Archive - 23 August 2016

This is due to the high cost of maintenance of the baby panda, says Malaysian Zoological Society.

Mahathir had allegedly said Megat was fully responsible for signing detention orders under ISA.

It had performed with the M’sian rapper in his controversial music video.

It's concerned over FT minister's non-committal response to measures against corruption and abuse of power.

Residents worried over safety of children after cracks appear in playground.

TangkapMO1's Anis Syafiqah asks in a fiery speech while surrounded by students and police officers outside a UiTM campus.

This is over their suit against Rafizi and another person over oil subsidy.

The game is no longer among the top 10 free apps in downloads.

Education Ministry says a total of 8,100 examination centres will be set up nationwide.

S'wak MTUC says the state gov't is only concerned about protecting senior and connected S'wakians and their firms.

Khalid Abu Bakar wants to know what Twitter user meant by 'sweet deal'.

Its info chief points out that what's more worrying is that it involves all levels of civil servants.

I am neither Malay nor Muslim.

The 136-page DOJ court document has been simplified into a brochure.

The Supreme Court tells the government not to do anything on the issue for 20 days.

Personalities in the chairperson position can come and go, says Mahathir's successor.

Officials fear a repeat of last year’s catastrophic blazes which caused severe air pollution.

Property investors will keep Malaysia at arm's length, says expert.

They are up in arms over state gov't and developer’s alleged delay in responding to various problems. 

UPDATED 5.21PM | Party says Agong's support will strengthen Husam and Chang's claim, if legitimacy of their lawsuit is questioned.

Balakong rep Eddie Ng is willing to share his experiences, with a community hall project as one lesson.

Kedah, once held as the greatest and earliest kingdom on the Malay Peninsula, may be largely underwater at the end of the century unless proactive measures are taken now to prevent it.

Will Malaysians ever know the truth, asks the veteran politician.

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) object to the Kedah state government’s proposal to construct a fishery terminal in Tebengau near Kuala Kedah because it will adversely affect the environment and livelihoods of coastal fishers here.

A total of 70 students participated in the GoodKids League 2016, showcasing their acting and percussion skills.

In 2012, fairly immediately after the London Olympics, I had written a little article on our top athletes’ achievements (and failures). It was an honest and sincere opinion of mine with only positive intents. I sent in the article to a couple of print media companies, but it never got published, for possibly the right reasons.

They are acting based on the audit report, adds the minister.

UPDATED 5.25PM | Its presidential council condemns the remand of three student activists promoting the rally.

Johor police say the man was arrested following a report lodged yesterday.

UPDATED 2PM | Both sides met on a positive note and discussed various matters in sports development.

The Langkawi MP yesterday apologised for saying the Agong is 'Malaysian Official 1'.

UPDATED 4.21PM | Amanah welcomes the formation of the new party led by Muhyiddin and Dr Mahathir.

MP SPEAKS | The default mode for information should be changed from secret to public.

The three men are said to be Taiwanese singers and are residing in Taiwan.

Mah Hui ticks off the GM over the heritage site issue.

Dzulkifli was recently appointed to the post effective from Aug 1, 2016 until July 31, 2021.

He rubbishes minister's claim that asset declaration makes ministers' families crime targets.

UPDATED 2.30PM | Minister tells 'TangkapMO1' rally organisers to respect DBKL's right.

I was born in Penang, in a corner of old George Town,
My body ebony black, or perhaps beautifully brown,
The nurses were confused, they peered at my mother,
She smiled mysteriously and pointed at my brother.

Artist lampoons Hollywood actor and presidential candidate over recent allegations.

The affirmation by the Malaysian Court of Appeal that a government and the police institution cannot institute any claim under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 in Malaysia slams the government and the police for their very intention.

MACC gets five-day remand order against the businessman from Bukit Jalil.

A letter to Unesco on Sia Boey has raised the ire of the Penang state authorities. This proposed site for the transport hub is just across the 12m-wide Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong (formerly Prangin Road) from the Heritage Zone. Furthermore, excavations at the site have unearthed artefacts of historical significance and Unesco may want to make it part of the heritage zone, for the good, not bad, of Penang.

Wan Saiful slams the minister for using security concerns as an excuse not to publicly declare his assets.

The Education Ministry wants to cultivate a culture to jointly maintain the cleanliness of school toilets, says Mahdzir Khalid.

Explain why Sabah, Sarawak agencies turned off for travel needs of staff, demands S'wak Matta chapter.

UPDATED 4.15PM | It upholds the High Court's 2015 decision on the Bersih 3 rally.

The DPM will also chair a debate at the UN Security Council during his five-day visit.

SR Nathan, who was the island republic’s longest-serving president, died last night.

It’s going to be tougher in 2020.

YOURSAY | ‘Part of that rotten diet is poor public policy.'

COMMENT | The observable universe has the ability to put things into perspective, by reminding us humans how insignificant we are.

‘The tips provided will help me in my media relations skills,’ says Kenny Loh.

COMMENT | The ‘bumi-first’ politics takes away from the real problems of the country.

YOURSAY | ‘Let's debate here and see who is more skillful in using their mental faculties.’

However, Three Production disputes the amount owed to the crew members.

YOURSAY | ‘PDRM works for the rakyat and the Agong, and it must investigate all crimes.’

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines that you may have missed yesterday, in brief

The real meaning of Malaysian interdependence.