Archive - 22 February 2016

Sarawak's air quality hazardous as forest fires rage

Severity of the fires is caused by the El Nino.

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Woman held over Facebook comments on Johor sultan

Woman held over Facebook comments on Johor sultan

The comments were on the issue of vaping.

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Two-year-old trapped in car while mum in supermarket

The child was rescued unharmed by the Fire Department, after 40 minutes.

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Police seize gun, 39 bullets in arrest near KK

Police chased a car which refused to stop when told, and found it abandoned in Telipok.

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Nur Jazlan: In US, legalising ganja worsened drug abuse

The deputy home minister was responding to a call to regulate its use in M'sia.

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Salleh: What consensus … DAP does what it wants

Salleh: What consensus … DAP does what it wants

The minister says squabble over Penang GLC posts shows Harapan heading for demise.

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Spreading birthday joy in a prison cell

It has been 13 long years since Shahrul Izani Suparman had a decent birthday. The soon-to-be 32-year-old was sentenced to the gallows at age 24, after a borrowed motorcycle he was riding was found stashed with cannabis.

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Lorry driver who rammed 22 cars has no driving licence

Lorry driver who rammed 22 cars has no driving licence

The driver was said to be angry as his path was blocked in Nibong Tebal yesterday.

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PAS No 2: Dump BN-Umno, go for a technocracy

BN no longer saviour, country should look to technocrats to lead the country, he says.

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Malaysian banks expected to stay resilient, says S&P’s

It says they are unlikely to get much reprieve from the difficult operating conditions.

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Life sentence on trio who abducted Dutch boy upheld

Court of Appeal dismisses Chong Tat Siong, Foong Khar Fai and Lee Phak Seng’s appeal.

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Rebel Umno leaders back March 27 anti-Najib rally

Rebel Umno leaders back March 27 anti-Najib rally

But they are uncertain whether Muhyiddin, who is sidelined by Najib, will be joining the rally.

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IGP on terrorist threat: Why didn't Australia tell us?

IGP on terrorist threat: Why didn't Australia tell us?

UPDATED 8.04PM |He's dismayed travel advisory warning issued unilaterally.

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NGO lauds sewerage company for setting example in 'locals first' bid

NGO lauds sewerage company for setting example in 'locals first' bid

Jerit says firms should make 3D jobs more attractive to local employees.

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DAP duo hit back at MCA criticism on CNY parody video

DAP duo hit back at MCA criticism on CNY parody video

Pua reiterates the parody Cai Shen Dao did not have any error on facts.

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Little change in Kedah exco portfolios

All the nine councillors were retained from the state exco led by Mukhriz.

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Gerakan queries signing of SDs to obtain reclamation docs

Gerakan queries signing of SDs to obtain reclamation docs

Party says signing SDs under the Freedom of Information Act is against public interest.

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I don’t wear a jubah and steal from rakyat, says Johor prince

I don’t wear a jubah and steal from rakyat, says Johor prince

COMMENT | He responds to negative comments after he shook hands with a player’s wife.

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Ku Li: Kit Siang can help bridge opposition with government

MP SPEAKS | Ku Li says the lack of political maturity impedes bipartisanship.

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13 in Lahad Datu intrusion case want to plead guilty

Proceedings were adjourned to tomorrow when the court is expected to record the plea.

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Nazri urges Muhyiddin's suspension for attacks on Najib

He will propose action be taken against the DPM at coming Umno supreme council meet.

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14 months on and Cecil's disciplinary case report still not in

Advocates and Solicitors Disciplinary Board panel’s probe into PI Bala’s second SD yet to be submitted.

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Lim Kit Siang - the man behind the politician

First of all, let me express my sincere thanks to Guan Eng and his siblings for inviting me and my family to this very special occasion of celebrating their beloved father’s 75th birthday.

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'Muhyiddin's role as deputy is at Najib's discretion'

S'gor Umno says president will not delegate responsibilities if he finds deputy incapable of carrying out duties.

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Otai Reformis: Mahathir only wants Najib out, not true change

Ex-PM’s agenda is a personal one, different from that of reformists, says the movement.

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Happy Chap Goh Meh

Happy Chap Goh Meh

Malaysiakini would like to share a cartoon sent in by a reader. Happy Chap Goh Meh.

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UOB Malaysia expects ringgit to move up to RM4.10

It’ll provide a much-needed relief to heavy reliance on imported goods, adds the bank.

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Rafizi to expose Tabung Haji investments with 'heavy losses'

Rafizi to expose Tabung Haji investments with 'heavy losses'

PKR sec-gen claims there are at least three; calls for its chairperson to step down.

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Azmin 'interference' in Penang takes Guan Eng by surprise

First time MB or CM of a Pakatan state has commented on another's administration, Lim says.

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Response from Pierre Bois d’Enghien to Upreshpal Singh

I would like to thank Upreshpal Singh of Friends of the Orang Utans for responding to my article . I am, however, surprised by his lack of constructive debate when it comes to Malaysia’s forests.

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Guan Eng undercuts himself and Harapan

COMMENT | Removal of two PKR abstainers from state GLCs is a poor move.

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Remember the emperor with no clothes, Umno leaders asked

Accept constructive criticism given in good faith, party veteran Rafizah Aziz tells them.

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Syariah High Court defers decision on Kassim’s case

Syariah High Court defers decision on Kassim’s case

UPDATED 12.25PM | The prosecution tells the court they had filed a bid for leave to appeal at the Federal Court.

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MTUC: Set up RCI on huge number of undocumented migrants

Look into registering them for jobs before bringing in more workers, it says.

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23pct increase in M'sians relinquishing citizenship

UPDATED 3.05PM | Last year 2,206 did so, compared with 1,787 in 2014, says EPF.

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EPF: Investment in 1MDB poses extremely low risks

EPF: Investment in 1MDB poses extremely low risks

UPDATED 3PM | Its CEO dismisses claims by Opposition that it was a venture fraught with danger.

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Bashah maintains Kedah exco lineup

Bashah maintains Kedah exco lineup

UPDATED 2.05PM | All nine exco members take their oath of office before the Kedah Regency Council in Alor Setar today.

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Paracels build-up a pointer to China’s broader ambitions

Eventually, island groups are expected to be used for et fighter operations.

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Slamming door on religious extremism debate another lost opportunity

Slamming door on religious extremism debate another lost opportunity

COMMENT | Once again, we have missed the chance to explore M’sia’s own brand of in-house extremism.

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Have you investigated Najib, Zaid asks IGP

Have you investigated Najib, Zaid asks IGP

UPDATED 11.55AM | It is not the job of the IGP to protect Najib or any person, the ex-minister says.

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Dr M wants system change more than 'reformists', says Zaid

UPDATED 11.30PM | Former law minister claims the ex-PM has desire to transform the way gov't is managed.

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Why not bar 'anti-Christian' minister from S'wak, Adenan asked

Why not bar 'anti-Christian' minister from S'wak, Adenan asked

State PKR chief reminds CM that he has pledged to keep extremists out of Sarawak.

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Malaysia must stop punishing students for speech

Malaysian universities should stop using disciplinary rules to silence student activists and restrict debate on matters of public interest.

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Congrats to young scientist, but what about other great M’sians?

Congrats to young scientist, but what about other great M’sians?

YOURSAY | ‘ How would a guy in space eating nasi lemak improve my quality of life?’

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Number of flood evacuees in Sarawak 7,965 as at noon

Number of flood evacuees in Sarawak 7,965 as at noon

The situation in the flood-hit areas was expected to improve as the weather was getting better.

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Opposition can’t be on same page, how to take Putrajaya?

YOURSAY | 'I strongly advise Pakatan Harapan to dissolve the coalition. You people keep going against one another.'

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Najib bites the hand that fed him

Will the rakyat stop tolerating corruption?

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Backstabbers are of no value, says Guan Eng

Backstabbers are of no value, says Guan Eng

Penang CM says this in defending his action on two PKR assemblypersons.

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Musa isn’t wrong about Dr M, but he’s not innocent, too

Musa isn’t wrong about Dr M, but he’s not innocent, too

YOURSAY | ‘Those who came before the ‘good doctor’ have much to answer for as well.’

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'Who’s paying for detained murderer Sirul’s bills?'

'Who’s paying for detained murderer Sirul’s bills?'

The Australian says Sirul has a solicitor, barrister, migration consultant and a clerk serving him.

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