Archive - 23 April 2016

Folk given RM100 to attend Adenan event, claims Sibu DAP

Folk given RM100 to attend Adenan event, claims Sibu DAP

S'WAK POLLS | It says event was a closed-door meeting with CM, allegedly organised by timber giant WTK Holding Berhad.

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Return to the right path like Safiey, Jamil Khir tells transgender people

Return to the right path like Safiey, Jamil Khir tells transgender people

‘He strayed from Islamic teachings but received enlightenment and returned to being a man who believes in religion.’

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Khairy: Voting opposition out of anger will not bring development

Khairy: Voting opposition out of anger will not bring development

‘Now is not the time to pawn the future. This is the time to give the mandate to the chief minister.’

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M'sian religious authorities never going to win awards, says Marina

M'sian religious authorities never going to win awards, says Marina

The social activist says when asked if LGBT community will be targeted since transwoman Nisha Ayub won int’l accolades.

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Sabah follows S'wak in booting out opposition, Rafizi deported

Sabah follows S'wak in booting out opposition, Rafizi deported

The PKR sec-gen was scheduled to speak at a ceramah in Beaufort tomorrow.

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EC: S’wak nomination to wrap up in one hour

EC: S’wak nomination to wrap up in one hour

S'WAK POLLS | The commission says it can be done as there will be no objection period.

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PKR brands Adenan 'Umno lackey', amid CM's vow to keep Umno out

PKR brands Adenan 'Umno lackey', amid CM's vow to keep Umno out

Isn’t Adenan working under Najib Abdul Razak, the president of Umno?, asks the party Wanita chief.

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Kit Siang appeals for one-on-one contests in S'wak polls

Kit Siang appeals for one-on-one contests in S'wak polls

‘May 7 is not just a battle for Sarawak but a battle for Malaysia.’

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Klang Valley, Negri Sembilan chalk unhealthy haze levels

Klang Valley, Negri Sembilan chalk unhealthy haze levels

Cheras records the highest API this afternoon, with Shah Alam, Selangor, Port Klang and Nilai seeing unhealthy readings.

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Absurd to say dad wants me to be PM, says Muhkriz

Absurd to say dad wants me to be PM, says Muhkriz

Those making allegations should know better as he was their boss for 22 years, says ex-Kedah MB.

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Najib's aide dares Dr M to name new PM or quietly retire

Najib's aide dares Dr M to name new PM or quietly retire

Tengku Sahrifuddin says this could settle speculations ex-PM wants to install Muhyiddin to warm seat for son Mukhriz.

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Zahid urges sincere party support, not 'lip service'

Zahid urges sincere party support, not 'lip service'

The DPM rallies support from party members, asks them to work harder and not emulate 'fruit bats'.

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An open letter to Sarawakians

An open letter to Sarawakians

“Think of your future generations when you vote and not your Chief Minister Adenan.”

Dear Sarawakians,

Are you not Malaysians? Take a look at your identity card or passport and see if you are a foreigner or a Malaysian?

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Record nomination forms taken for four Chinese-majority seats

Record nomination forms taken for four Chinese-majority seats

S'WAK POLLS | This despite straight DAP-BN fights expected in Bukit Assek, Dudong, Bawang Assan, and Pujut.

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Newly-converted teen can’t wait for Ramadan to come

Newly-converted teen can’t wait for Ramadan to come

Nur Nina Farisha Woo Abdullah recently converted during a lecture by Zakir Naik.

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Mistress sues Cambodian politician for breach of trust

Mistress sues Cambodian politician for breach of trust

Hairdresser Khom Chandaraty is suing Kem Sokha, veep of a major party.

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S’pore court jails editor for publishing ‘seditious articles’

S’pore court jails editor for publishing ‘seditious articles’

Ai Takagi is the chief editor of socio-political website ‘The Real Singapore’.

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Let MACC probe IGP’s daughter’s firearms firm, says crime watch NGO

Let MACC probe IGP’s daughter’s firearms firm, says crime watch NGO

MyWatch chief Sri Sanjeevan comments on expose saying MACC must check if she got contracts from the gov't.

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Cloudy skies and some rain forecast for nomination day

Cloudy skies and some rain forecast for nomination day

Met dept predicts a few isolated thunderstorms but good weather expected in S'wak on April 25.

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Nga: Adenan barring politicians from S’wak sign of ‘dictatorship’

Nga: Adenan barring politicians from S’wak sign of ‘dictatorship’

UPDATED 9.37PM | DAP rep who was kicked out says CM’s ban order unfair and highly undemocratic.

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Perkasa flays Seng Giaw for being soft on PAC chief

Perkasa flays Seng Giaw for being soft on PAC chief

Why is he so apologetic toward the actions of Hasan who deleted portions of the committee's report.

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Marina: Idiotic leaders affect markets, not eloping daughters

Marina: Idiotic leaders affect markets, not eloping daughters

Mahathir's daughter fires back at Salleh Said Keruak for blaming dismal market performance using a Dr M rumour.

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PetroSaudi refuses to comment on Good Star ownership

PetroSaudi refuses to comment on Good Star ownership

This is despite previous assurances that the Saudi firm is indeed owner of Good Star.

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Deputy minister laments politicians can no longer 'talk nonsense'

Deputy minister laments politicians can no longer 'talk nonsense'

Johari Abdul Ghani says the internet has forced politicians to tread carefully, or turn viral.

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'DAP sacrificed Batu Kitang to keep the peace with PKR'

'DAP sacrificed Batu Kitang to keep the peace with PKR'

S'WAK POLLS | DAP plays big-hearted on the seat originally carved from their stronghold and marked for state chief Chong Chieng Jen.

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MOF keeps hands off 1MDB-IPIC US$50m dispute

MOF keeps hands off 1MDB-IPIC US$50m dispute

Deputy Finance Minister Johari Abdul Ghani denies the gov't is helping to settle the interest due on the bond deal.

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Najib, Rosmah fail to strike out Rafizi's fair comment defence

Najib, Rosmah fail to strike out Rafizi's fair comment defence

The presiding judge had earlier ruled it was premature to determine whether Rafizi's allegations were fair comment or statement of fact.

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The Edge boss fails to strike out Justo's reply in legal suit

The Edge boss fails to strike out Justo's reply in legal suit

The Singapore court dismisses Tong Kooi Ong's application in the Swiss national's lawsuit over the stolen PetroSaudi data.

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Adenan vows he won't court governor's post on retirement

Adenan vows he won't court governor's post on retirement

S'WAK POLLS | While he woos voters to renew his term as S'wak CM, he tells them 'no more' to future posts.

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Retiring Senate chief vows to still serve nation, race

Retiring Senate chief vows to still serve nation, race

Outgoing Abu Zahar Ujang tells Najib, 'As I am alive, I will do whatever I can to serve the country and race'.

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Decades after collapse, Highland Towers folk now haunted by crime

Decades after collapse, Highland Towers folk now haunted by crime

The residents of the site of the disaster want the remaining blocks torn down to rid the crime and drug hideout.

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Pakistan PM asks court to investigate Panama leaks about his finances

Pakistan PM asks court to investigate Panama leaks about his finances

Nawaz Sharif has already set up a commission that he promised will clear him of allegations.

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In Panama Papers ruckus, law firm's property raided, shredded papers seized

In Panama Papers ruckus, law firm's property raided, shredded papers seized

Panamanian investigators yesterday raided a property used by Mossack Fonseca.

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Language, religion, home - Sarawakians in the Klang Valley

Language, religion, home - Sarawakians in the Klang Valley

MALAYSIANS KINI | In this special edition, we speak to four migrant Sarawakians.

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Where is the US when we need its help?

Where is the US when we need its help?

COMMENT | Washington’s silence may mean that Malaysians are in for the long haul.

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Young candidates seek to wrest rural seats from BN

Young candidates seek to wrest rural seats from BN

S'WAK POLLS | Three opposition ‘newbies’ share stories that inspire them to try to unseat titans.

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Umno/BN is Malaysia’s black hole

Umno/BN is Malaysia’s black hole

This is in its strictly astronomical sense.

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Lessons for PM in Clare vs RPK episode

Lessons for PM in Clare vs RPK episode

YOURSAY | ‘Isn't it easy to sue and win when someone has written lies about you?’

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Think of me if you dislike BN candidates, Adenan tells voters

Think of me if you dislike BN candidates, Adenan tells voters

The incumbent Sarawak CM is banking on his high personal popularity.

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Kini Roundup: Don’t expect apology from Dr M, Penang CM on immigration watchlist

Kini Roundup: Don’t expect apology from Dr M, Penang CM on immigration watchlist

RECAP | Key headlines that you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

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S’wakians, take their goodies but vote wisely

S’wakians, take their goodies but vote wisely

YOURSAY | ‘The difference between stupid and smart voters: both take goodies ... but one actually votes for them.’

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PAC report’s deletion not a mistake but deliberate attempt

PAC report’s deletion not a mistake but deliberate attempt

YOURSAY | 'Is Tan kidding himself? Hasan's deletion a mistake and not a deliberate attempt...'

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