Archive - 9 May 2016

Woman raped, robbed in house at Jalan Gasing

Woman raped, robbed in house at Jalan Gasing

The victim was about to get ready for work when five men entered the house.

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Four suspects nabbed over home-made bombs found in Damansara condo

Four suspects nabbed over home-made bombs found in Damansara condo

The four including two women were arrested in an apartment in Ampang.

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Anwar rushed to hospital due to high blood pressure

Anwar rushed to hospital due to high blood pressure

His blood pressure has been unstable, Anwar's lawyer Sivarasa Rasiah says.

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Workers earning up to RM4,000 a month eligible for Socso

Workers earning up to RM4,000 a month eligible for Socso

About 500,000 employees stand to benefit from this new ruling.

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'Bumiputera empowerment remains Umno's agenda'

'Bumiputera empowerment remains Umno's agenda'

Najib says this is proven through successes in poverty eradication.

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As a leader, I cannot be daunted, says Najib

As a leader, I cannot be daunted, says Najib

PM reveals his secret for remaining calm while under attack.

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Rapid development not cause of flash floods, says FT minister

Rapid development not cause of flash floods, says FT minister

It was due to waterways clogged by fallen leaves, he adds.

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Four foreigners charged with trafficking of migrants

Four foreigners charged with trafficking of migrants

They face 15 years in jail if convicted.

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Najib: If we love Umno, the party will survive for 70 more years

Najib: If we love Umno, the party will survive for 70 more years

In a wide-ranging interview, PM touches on memories of his father, Umno's struggle and the party's future.

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Zenith chairperson: Rahman Dahlan can always call me about tunnel project

Zenith chairperson: Rahman Dahlan can always call me about tunnel project

The Zenith Group chairperson, Zarul Ahmad, says the minister has his phone number.

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Bully victim fights back, stabs factory colleague to death

Bully victim fights back, stabs factory colleague to death

A Vietnamese man dies after he was stabbed by a fellow countryman at a factory in Nilai.

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Thai varsity annuls exam due to ‘high-tech cheating’

Thai varsity annuls exam due to ‘high-tech cheating’

The students allegedly used smart watches and wireless cameras in eyeglasses.

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Umno prepares for Sungai Besar, Kuala Kangsar by-elections

Umno prepares for Sungai Besar, Kuala Kangsar by-elections

Party sec-gen Tengku Adnan says potential candidates identified, list of voters being studied.

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MAS to serve better economy class meals

MAS to serve better economy class meals

The new menu is for short and long-haul flights.

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Pro-single stream school group opposes efforts to recognise UEC

Pro-single stream school group opposes efforts to recognise UEC

It will represent a setback to national unity, says its chairperson.

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MCA: Pua's 'money politics' claim about S'wak polls disgraceful

MCA: Pua's 'money politics' claim about S'wak polls disgraceful

Misleading to blame BN over alleged vote-buying, says the party's religious harmony bureau chief.

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Najib calls Umno members to ensure party's survival

Najib calls Umno members to ensure party's survival

With party's coming 70th anniversary in mind, he says its continuity must be ensured.

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Najib fails to get summary judgment against Taiping MP

Najib fails to get summary judgment against Taiping MP

UPDATED 6.33PM | Nga Kor Ming is being sued for defamation for saying Rosmah took part in cabinet meeting.

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Accreditation for politicians

Accreditation for politicians

During my schooldays before leaving primary school, the class teacher would ask us individually on our ambitions. We were given three choices. The standard answers were doctor, engineer or school teacher. School teachers had a special place in society then.

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‘United we stand, divided we fall’

‘United we stand, divided we fall’

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic nation that got its independence from Britain in 1957. Indigenous ethnic Malays and other Malayan peoples comprise 59 percent of the country’s population. Ethnic Chinese account for 26 percent of the population, while ethnic Indians make up about 7 percent. The remaining 8 percent is made up of small numbers of Indonesians, Thais, Europeans, and Australians.

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Jamal's not interested in Sungai Besar by-election, but up to party to decide

Jamal's not interested in Sungai Besar by-election, but up to party to decide

'I'm only a businessman who wants to help any candidate from any (BN) party,' he says.

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Losing S’wak polls a serious and costly affair for opposition

Losing S’wak polls a serious and costly affair for opposition

When the opposition parties won big in the last Sarawak Election in 2011 prior to the one on May 7, 2016, they knew it was solely because the voters there gave them the mandate hoping that it will give them the booster they need to grow stronger and bigger as a united party to come back even stronger and bigger to ‘fight’ BN in the next election.

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Dr M: No reason for Najib to rejoice over Sarawak BN win

Dr M: No reason for Najib to rejoice over Sarawak BN win

UPDATED 5.15PM | The results only showed the authority of the central government has weakened, says ex-PM.

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Accept invite to rejoin opposition pact with open arms, PAS urged

Accept invite to rejoin opposition pact with open arms, PAS urged

Put together a new coalition to give fresh hope to the rakyat, advises Mahfuz Omar.

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PKR to decide if it'll sue Sarawak gov’t tomorrow

PKR to decide if it'll sue Sarawak gov’t tomorrow

This is over immigration ban on the party leaders, Nurul Izzah says.

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How West M'sians can know better the other half of Malaysia

How West M'sians can know better the other half of Malaysia

COMMENT | Be open to learning from them. There’s so much they have that we don’t.

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The IMF report commended but also cautioned us

The IMF report commended but also cautioned us

The 2016 International Monetary Fund (IMF) consultations with Malaysia has just produced a balanced though subtle report on Malaysia’s state of the economy and its prospects.

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2016-05-09

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Panama Papers to be made public today

Panama Papers to be made public today

ICIJ hopes the public will scour the new data and flag any potential malfeasance.

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The Adenan mandate, unity and integrity

The Adenan mandate, unity and integrity

COMMENT | Retaining the people’s trust in him will be Adenan’s greatest challenge.

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Facebook beverages won’t be a thing in China after rare trademark win

Facebook beverages won’t be a thing in China after rare trademark win

Lawyers say China’s intellectual property protections are steadily improving.

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It's only RM51m, not RM305m, Penang rebuts Abdul Rahman

It's only RM51m, not RM305m, Penang rebuts Abdul Rahman

Exco member Lim Hock Seng slams BN leader Rahman for touting study cost for highways, tunnel as RM305m.

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Rafizi: I have a letter showing PM meddling in GLC affairs

Rafizi: I have a letter showing PM meddling in GLC affairs

The letter from PM’s Office instructs the CEO of the GLC to ignore a bankruptcy notice to an Umno leader, he says.

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June 17 fixed for IGP, minister’s bid to strike out Nurul Izzah’s suit

June 17 fixed for IGP, minister’s bid to strike out Nurul Izzah’s suit

This is the PKR leader’s defamation suit on their accusation of her being a traitor to the country.

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Third bridge for Klang?

Third bridge for Klang?

Having observed the transportation problems in Klang for many years, a third bridge urgently needs to be built across the Klang River as soon as possible.

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Sarawak DAP to discuss state opposition leader's post

Sarawak DAP to discuss state opposition leader's post

PKR has mooted that its Sarawak chief Baru Bian, lead the opposition there.

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PAS eyes K Kangsar, Sungai Besar seats with Amanah in the wings

PAS eyes K Kangsar, Sungai Besar seats with Amanah in the wings

UPDATED 2.39PM | These seats traditionally contested by PAS, says party electoral director Mustafa Ali.

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'S'wak landslide not necessarily sign Najib's support is back'

'S'wak landslide not necessarily sign Najib's support is back'

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang says Kuala Kangsar and Sungai Besar will be more reliable barometers for the BN chief.

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After S’wak polls losses, DAP to continue Impian Sabah and Sarawak

After S’wak polls losses, DAP to continue Impian Sabah and Sarawak

Tony Pua says its commitment is a long-term cause and will continue unabated.

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Body believed to be that of helicopter pilot found

Body believed to be that of helicopter pilot found

UPDATED 1.12PM | But officials can't confirm if it's Capt Ragas until post-mortem, identification done.

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When we were not born a racist or bigot, why create one?

When we were not born a racist or bigot, why create one?

I was taken back by the recent news that there is a kindergarten in Bandar Sri Damansara which is allegedly preaching hatred and corrupting the minds of their children. Young minds are like a pouch, which will absorb anything which appeals to its senses from the immediate environment, sound, sight smell, etc.

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Najib: S'wak polls results reflect rising support for BN

Najib: S'wak polls results reflect rising support for BN

However overwhelming mandate comes with the responsibility to fulfil needs of the people, says PM.

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We have more forests than the quota set, Azmin tells critics

We have more forests than the quota set, Azmin tells critics

UPDATED 2PM | We have 250,129ha of gazetted forest reserves, or 31.5 percent of the total Selangor land area, says MB.

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Bizarre leap in S’wak voter turnout defies logic

Bizarre leap in S’wak voter turnout defies logic

COMMENT | It is a most important issue that the authorities, MACC must look into immediately.

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New Bank Negara governor views GST as bold move

New Bank Negara governor views GST as bold move

Najib says this was conveyed to him by Muhammad Ibrahim during a discussion.

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S'wak party claims 'victory' despite all candidates losing deposits

S'wak party claims 'victory' despite all candidates losing deposits

The real losers are those who voted for the parties from Malaya, including BN, says State Reform Party chief Lin Soo.

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Harapan to discuss whether to contest in Sungai Besar

Harapan to discuss whether to contest in Sungai Besar

UPDATED 12.30PM | Azmin also predicts it will be held either before Ramadan or during the fasting month.

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Cheras Umno leader acquitted from CBT charge

Cheras Umno leader acquitted from CBT charge

UPDATED 11.21PM | Division information chief Zamri Redzuan granted discharge amounting to acquittal.

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So, did DAP-PKR clashes cause opposition's defeat in Sarawak?

So, did DAP-PKR clashes cause opposition's defeat in Sarawak?

UPDATED 12.19pm | Asked this, S'gor MB Azmin Ali says: 'I think we should not talk about the past.'

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1MDB starts US dollar bondholder engagement process

1MDB starts US dollar bondholder engagement process

UPDATED 11.15AM | The state fund says it has appointed Alvarez & Marsal Asia Ltd as its financial adviser.

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PAS veep: Up to top guns to decide on Azmin’s Harapan invite

PAS veep: Up to top guns to decide on Azmin’s Harapan invite

Iskandar Samad says it is the PAS central committee’s decision if they will accept Azmin’s call to join Pakatan Harapan.

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Kini Roundup: Bersih questions turnout, post-Sarawak squabble starts

Kini Roundup: Bersih questions turnout, post-Sarawak squabble starts

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

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‘2016 El Nino strongest yet but not linked to global warming’

‘2016 El Nino strongest yet but not linked to global warming’

There is no evidence to link its heat intensity to global warming, says Prof Fredolin Tangang.

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Axl Rose to join Australian rock band AC/DC tour

Axl Rose to join Australian rock band AC/DC tour

This comes after front man Brian Johnson’s doctors raised concerns over his hearing loss.

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Opposition has more than just 'sexy issues' to worry about

Opposition has more than just 'sexy issues' to worry about

YOURSAY | ‘Reflect on your stupidity and immaturity, treat this disgraceful episode as a good lesson.’

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Education from cradle to grave

Education from cradle to grave

Is it right to corrupt young minds?

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The struggle I fought so hard for, and lost

The struggle I fought so hard for, and lost

COMMENT | My battle for Tarat showed the fears of my people - and Umno-BN’s arrogance, opression and disrespect for politics.

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Perhaps a televised debate on Penang undersea project?

Perhaps a televised debate on Penang undersea project?

YOURSAY | ‘These are the sort of questions on accountability we want from our politicians.’

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Long way to go before local film scene is truly revived

Long way to go before local film scene is truly revived

MALAYSIANS KINI | Diversity, cinema literacy, technical skills - what’s standing between Malaysia and the golden age of film?

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Husam’s sacking - PAS’ loss is Amanah’s gain

Husam’s sacking - PAS’ loss is Amanah’s gain

YOURSAY | ‘Sacked from PAS? That means Husam has been certified sane and civilised.’

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