Archive - 20 February 2016

Najib: I'm patient, but beware if you cross the line

Najib: I'm patient, but beware if you cross the line

UPDATED 1.09AM | Though the PM clarifies that when he does take action, it will be based on facts, as well as the views of the party and the government.
I saved Umno after 1987 de-registration, says Najib

I saved Umno after 1987 de-registration, says Najib

UPDATED 12.43AM | It was Umno Youth which he then headed which submitted thousands of new memberships that kickstarted Umno Baru, claims the PM.

Fan club praises Najib as 'rare politician', thanks Rosmah for making him 'great'

Fan club praises Najib as 'rare politician', thanks Rosmah for making him 'great'

This said the group is despite Najib facing a “brutal and merciless” situation as vocal supporters now become ardent adversaries.

SPDP to contest 10 seats in Sarawak elections

SPDP to contest 10 seats in Sarawak elections

Party president Tiong King Sing said these will include two new seats, Samalaju and Mulu, in addition to their traditional eight.
Youth council urges foreign-local hiring balance

Youth council urges foreign-local hiring balance

While local industries need foreign workers, they should ensure locals ample employment opportunities, too, says the council.
EPF declares 6.4 percent dividend for 2015

EPF declares 6.4 percent dividend for 2015

The total payout amounted to RM38.24 billion.
Why is 1MDB afraid to sue WSJ, asks Muhyiddin

Why is 1MDB afraid to sue WSJ, asks Muhyiddin

Taking a jab at the sovereign fund, the ex-DPM says the business paper was just waiting for their suit to arrive.
Umno rebels throw down the gauntlet to Ku Nan again

Umno rebels throw down the gauntlet to Ku Nan again

Come and debate with me, says GKCM president.
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ author Harper Lee dies at 89

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ author Harper Lee dies at 89

She had surprised readers with a second book about racial injustice in the US South.
Our deradicalisation programme best in the world, says Zahid

Our deradicalisation programme best in the world, says Zahid

'We are not praising ourselves; this is a recognition by UN, Interpol and others.'
5,000 M'sian children diagnosed with heart disease in 2013

5,000 M'sian children diagnosed with heart disease in 2013

In the same year, 34.3 million patients in the world suffered congenital heart disease.
Najib won't allow me to perform party duties, laments Muhyiddin

Najib won't allow me to perform party duties, laments Muhyiddin

UPDATED 7.02PM | Umno's No 2 was also not allowed to speak at the party general assembly late last year.
Almost 1,000 undocumented migrants nabbed in crackdown

Almost 1,000 undocumented migrants nabbed in crackdown

The 12-hour nationwide operation screened more than 2,182 foreign nationals.
Muhyiddin bares fangs at party, says better have solid proof

Muhyiddin bares fangs at party, says better have solid proof

UPDATED 7.42PM | The Umno deputy warns those at the top against action unless they can clearly prove he has done wrong.
Police to summon Muhyiddin’s son over Instagram post

Police to summon Muhyiddin’s son over Instagram post

He allegedly disparaged the Royal Malaysian Police in the post.
Zahid's worker freeze won't affect Bangladeshi MOU, says Riot

Zahid's worker freeze won't affect Bangladeshi MOU, says Riot

UPDATED 5.58PM | The human resources minister says Zahid's announcement 'does not affect the validity of the MOU'.
I know the law, Zaid tells IGP on anti-PM rally

I know the law, Zaid tells IGP on anti-PM rally

'I am 65 years old already and I also don't want go to jail,' says the former minister.
Sarawak mulls abolishing quit rent to ease people's livelihood

Sarawak mulls abolishing quit rent to ease people's livelihood

But CM says the state must first get back its right to collect stamp duty from Putrajaya.
Another New Year parody video from DAP - this time on RM2.6b

Another New Year parody video from DAP - this time on RM2.6b

'Starring' Tony Pua and Teo Nie Ching, the clip is to drum up support for DAP's S'wak election campaign.

Police to stop Malaysian IS militants from returning

Police to stop Malaysian IS militants from returning

Police to work closely with Interpol to ensure these fighters in Syria and Iraq don't come home, says DPM.
8,418 illegals apply under rehiring programme

8,418 illegals apply under rehiring programme

The programme to continue from the 15 existing source countries, says Home Ministry.
Muslims read but don't understand the Quran, laments Mahathir

Muslims read but don't understand the Quran, laments Mahathir

UPDATED 2.50PM | The ex-premier points out the large number of schools which mainly focus on memorising the Quran these days.
Azalina: External forces using back-handed tactics to topple PM

Azalina: External forces using back-handed tactics to topple PM

The minister calls WSJ's continued attacks 'recycled', saying certain parties are trying to interfere in the administration.
Malaysia - a Third World nation with First World facilities?

Malaysia - a Third World nation with First World facilities?

COMMENT | There is more political will to clean up 1MDB’s mess than to improve our waste management.
Dr M: I’m ready to swear on the Quran

Dr M: I’m ready to swear on the Quran

He says since he asked AG to do it, he must be ready to do the same, but with the right intention.
Respect the present gov’t, Zahid chides former leaders

Respect the present gov’t, Zahid chides former leaders

Now that they are no longer in power, the critics have become 'gila talak', says DPM.
TPPA to discuss expanding its membership in 2018

TPPA to discuss expanding its membership in 2018

It is the earliest the trade pact is expected to come into force.
Questions behind the ‘1.5m Bangladeshis’ fiasco

Questions behind the ‘1.5m Bangladeshis’ fiasco

Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s argument that Malaysians shun ‘3D’ (dirty, difficult and dangerous) jobs is totally flawed. Thousands of Malaysians are working in the so-called ‘3D’ jobs in Singapore and in restaurants, etc in Australia, US, UK, Canada and Europe.
Without Dr M apology, 'Remove Najib' bandwagon will stall

Without Dr M apology, 'Remove Najib' bandwagon will stall

COMMENT | Zaid and Mahfuz have set the wheels rolling; only Dr M's mea culpa will lubricate the way.
A lack of gender sensitivity in our courts?

A lack of gender sensitivity in our courts?

MP SPEAKS | If ignorance of the law is no excuse, how much more would it apply to our guardians of the law?
Zahid, don’t just import 1.5m foreign workers at your whim

Zahid, don’t just import 1.5m foreign workers at your whim

YOURSAY | ‘It is clear as daylight that the DPM has no idea what he is doing.’

'To the universe!' Hafizah invites young scientists on gravitational wave ride

'To the universe!' Hafizah invites young scientists on gravitational wave ride

MALAYSIANS KINI | Kelantan-born Hafizah Noor Isa is among scientists who proved Einstein's gravitational wave theory.

Gravitational wave discovery boost for local academia

Gravitational wave discovery boost for local academia

'Our role in this discovery comparable to sending our very own astronaut into space,' says UIA.
We want a system change - Rafizi’s condition for Dr M

We want a system change - Rafizi’s condition for Dr M

The PKR veep says no to cooperation with Dr M just to change PM, but only for a total system overhaul.
Rebuilding the Malaysian construction sector

Rebuilding the Malaysian construction sector

KINIBIZ | It makes sense to push for less labour-intensive operations, but industry reps point out why buy-in is slow.
MACC-AG meeting cancelled proves lack of moral courage

MACC-AG meeting cancelled proves lack of moral courage

YOURSAY | ‘When will this boring wayang end and the scene move to Sungai Buloh?’

M'sia's foreign worker freeze ‘eyewash’, says Bangladesh ministry

M'sia's foreign worker freeze ‘eyewash’, says Bangladesh ministry

UPDATED 10.45AM | Its ministry official is reported saying it’s to 'placate pressure groups' and won't affect the MOU.
PKR duo sacked from Penang GLCs, ‘admin matter’, says Lim

PKR duo sacked from Penang GLCs, ‘admin matter’, says Lim

The Penang CM says he has lost confidence in the two who had broken ranks on Umno’s land reclamation vote.

Is PAS competent to lead the opposition as it desires?

Is PAS competent to lead the opposition as it desires?

YOURSAY | 'What track record do you have? Segregating men and women from cinemas...'

BN’s dirty work runs riot

BN’s dirty work runs riot

Time to throw the real dirty-workers out of office.