Archive - 28 June 2016

They say they will implement gov’t policy to the best of their ability to this end.

It says filmmaker Tan Chui Mui's allegations are baseless, and is seeking legal advice.

He sets it ablaze with a lighter in front of Pagoh Umno headquarters.

He was a friendly rep who brought much development, they say.

A Malaysian IS member in Syria says the IS was responsible.

The Islamist party is playing a spoiler game, claims Amanah.

The Real Singapore published articles on ‘discriminatory activities’ by the country’s Filipinos.

He wants the court to quash the certificate of conversion.

More often than not, the victim is blamed.

Many parents think funding a child's education is more important than their other financial commitments.

But G Gunasekaran, 48, pleads not guilty to the charge when it was read out to him.

The metal factory they are working in will close down.

UPDATED 10.53PM | The handphone she was using caught fire at a petrol station.

The division raises the poser after reports state that 300 have resigned.

'If he continues to victimise us, Malaysia will suffer as well', says the CM.

The ministry regrets the false claims as it will disrupt the safety and stability of all involved.

The division’s deputy chief says they respect his decision but hopes he will stay with them.

Merdeka Center survey however shows only 54 percent of Chinese satisfied with his performance as S'gor MB.

Speculation is rife, but the minister says she is in the dark on this.

UPDATED 5.25PM | He says he has held talks twice with the Indonesian defence minister.

Semporna Umno leaders resigned in protest against Shafie's suspension yesterday.

‘Brexit’s market impact is likely to be significant in the near term,’ says an analyst.

Newly-appointed Second Finance Minister Johari Abdul Ghani is the first to take his oath of office.

Spencer starred in more than 20 films with sidekick and film partner Terence Hill.

The ministry says an agreement was reached for all 13 workers to be fully compensated.

However, money changers group says currency exchange rates may vary.

‘It is the only airport in the world that charges you to move from terminals,’ says Fernandes.

'There was no such agreement and we have never discussed it,' says the PAS president.

This is what an executive editor wrote in one of the local dailies on June 26, 2016. “I remember when my boys were very young, I would take them to the nearby park where there is less artificial lighting and we would gaze upwards to identify constellations”. That is exactly what I did when I was young. Till today I have this fascination for our beautiful universe.

UPDATED 3.30PM | Civil Law Act bars estate of the deceased from seeking such compensation, Federal Court is told.

We are at the threshold of another balik kampung frenzy to get home at all costs. For many families it will be a period of great rejoicing during the coming Hari Raya. However, joy and happiness can suddenly change to extreme sorrow and agony for those who lose their loved ones in road crashes which spares nobody. Although Ops Selamat 9 will be in full swing, how much can we expect from the operation?

Committee proposes UTM's Titas textbook recalled, lecturers to undergo training.

Lawyers for Liberty views with serious concern the growing opposition to vaccination and the threat it poses to the public health and safety of everyone in the country and even beyond in today’s globalised world. The prevalence of the anti-vaccination movement and the extent to which it has worsened came to prominence following the recent deaths of a seven-year-old girl in Malacca and a two-year-old toddler in Kedah due to diphtheria.

Pusat Komas management and staff congratulate Jerald Joseph, board member of Pusat Komas on his appointment as a commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) for the term 2016-2019.

Female Syariah High Court judges are appointed in Selangor, the first time in Malaysian history.

A recent hot topic discussed in social media is about a certain water filter which can produce ‘miracle water’ which can treat 150 chronic illnesses. One would be sceptical when one hears about products which sound too good to be true, but then there is endorsement from a research university, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Not convinced? Well, the famous singer Siti Nurhaliza has also given her approval. This miracle water must work! Why even go to hospitals?

He says the former second finance minister ‘knows enough to want to do something for the country’.

He also urges members to remain loyal, after en bloc resignations in Semporna to protest Shafie's suspension.

Malaysia seems defenceless when it comes to IS-minded religious officials, he says.

It was a surprise celebration planned by a man for his wife.

UPDATED 12.40PM | Utusan ordered to pay RM2,500 in costs to PKR de facto leader.

UPDATED 12.38PM | But plans are on hold as not enough female doctors in obstetrics and gynaecology, deputy minister says.

Their cabinet exits were silent protests toward Najib over the state investment firm, claims PAS lawmaker.

They are unhappy that Douglas Uggah Embas's minister post was given to a West Malaysian.

Resolve issues with Penang gov't or local councils, instead of blasting it in public, says Tanjong Youth secretary.

As at June this year, 74 products have been commercialised, says the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry.

There are social media reports of more than 100 racist incidents since the referendum.

Finance minister Osborne rules himself out, ex-London mayor Boris Johnson regarded as frontrunner.

Issue a national concern and as heads of Islam in their states, rulers must step in, says academician Abdul Aziz Bari.

Malaysian Friends of the Animals is appalled with the Sabah government’s proposal for a new zoo near Kota Kinabalu, as announced recently by state Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Masidi Manjun.

COMMENT | We have the right ingredients that will make life more fun in the next 24 months.

UPDATED 10.50AM | Police say they are searching for the person who threw it into the bar and lounge.

EURO 2016 | Defeat comes a week after voters steered the UK towards a ‘Brexit’.

A vote which left Britain terribly divided.

EURO 2016 | This is one of the biggest shocks in European Championship history.

YOURSAY | ‘He may even move against Zahid and replace him with his cousin, Hisham.’

EURO 2016 | Italy will face Germany in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

The peace, harmony and success of the nation must be strengthened, Najib says at breaking-of-fast session.

SAMM plans to hold an open discussion with the mufti, DAP reps and an academician.

The Brexit vote and its implications.

YOURSAY | ‘This incitation cannot go unpunished under our laws however it is interpreted.’

YOURSAY | ‘Let’s see what the Pahang sultan, head of Islam in his state, has to say about this.’

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