Archive - 30 August 2016

Husam joins Amanah, says PAS is sailing to nowhere

Husam joins Amanah, says PAS is sailing to nowhere

He is puzzled that others can still stay in a rudderless ship like the Islamist party.

Najib: Our NTP's success brushes off notion of M'sia as a failed state

Najib: Our NTP's success brushes off notion of M'sia as a failed state

PM lists encouraging statistics in his National Day message.

Love for country has always been in my heart, says Lat

Love for country has always been in my heart, says Lat

The cartoonist passionately believes his cartoon strips can help unite the people.

Johor to tighten control at six entry points to combat zika virus

Johor to tighten control at six entry points to combat zika virus

Round-the-clock screening of visitors and M'sian citizens coming from S'pore.

Gov't to fence up Malaysia-Thai border

Gov't to fence up Malaysia-Thai border

The Thai DPM says a pact will be signed on this soon.

Minister denies constitutional amendments to curtail Agong's powers

Minister denies constitutional amendments to curtail Agong's powers

UPDATED 8.54PM | It was done to enhance the law-making process, says Nazri Aziz.

Umno treats Malays like chicken, Malay DAP members tell Razlan

Umno treats Malays like chicken, Malay DAP members tell Razlan

They respond to the FT Umno Youth chief who says DAP has no respect for Malays.

'Swear on the Quran you didn’t know about plans to sabotage 1MDB’s IPO'

'Swear on the Quran you didn’t know about plans to sabotage 1MDB’s IPO'

A former aide issues this challenge to Mukhriz.

'Gov't cannot ignore alleged sexual abuse in religious school'

'Gov't cannot ignore alleged sexual abuse in religious school'

There needs to be national collaboration, says Nurul Izzah.

Nazri: Why almost faint? I'd die if I saw RM4b in Najib's account

Nazri: Why almost faint? I'd die if I saw RM4b in Najib's account

UPDATED 8.37PM | The minister takes a swipe at former deputy PM Muhyiddin Yassin.

'Selangor sets conditions for affordable apartments, what about BN states?'

'Selangor sets conditions for affordable apartments, what about BN states?'

Exco member says it's the first state in the country to control the development of serviced apartments, Soho and Sovo.

Indonesia needs to amend laws to deal with haze problem, says Wan Junaidi

Indonesia needs to amend laws to deal with haze problem, says Wan Junaidi

The minister points out that existing laws still permit burning on land areas of less than 0.8ha.

PAS lodges report over 'uncivilised' Aiyoh Wat Lah awards

PAS lodges report over 'uncivilised' Aiyoh Wat Lah awards

UPDATED 6.35PM | This after Perak mufti receives 'Insulting Intelligence' award for camel sex remark.

Gen Y lacks appreciation for independence day, says Merdeka baby

Gen Y lacks appreciation for independence day, says Merdeka baby

'We ought to be proud of our flag because it is our national symbol,' says a man called Merdeka who was born on Aug 31, 1957.

Genting 'stunt' girls to face the music

Genting 'stunt' girls to face the music

The trio to be charged with rash or negligent driving.

Indonesia declares emergency due to forest fires

Indonesia declares emergency due to forest fires

This is due to forecasts on blazes and impact of smoke.

Philippines may open mothballed Marcos-era nuclear power plant

Philippines may open mothballed Marcos-era nuclear power plant

Other countries looking at nuclear power include Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand.

Reject all race, religious exploitations this Merdeka, Penangites told

Reject all race, religious exploitations this Merdeka, Penangites told

Renew the meaning of Merdeka as a struggle for truth, justice and freedom, Penang CM urges.

Lawmaker puzzled over ‘light sentence’ for Abdullah Zaik

Lawmaker puzzled over ‘light sentence’ for Abdullah Zaik

Usually a person in the Isma chief's shoes would be sentenced to jail, not just a fine, says Lim Lip Eng.

MB's office: K'tan flood monument not public-funded

MB's office: K'tan flood monument not public-funded

The RM60,000 monument was officially opened by Kelantan MB.

Thailand unveils tallest skyscraper at 314 metres

Thailand unveils tallest skyscraper at 314 metres

The building is located at the busy Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road, in Silom.

Seven attack ice cubes seller in turf war

Seven attack ice cubes seller in turf war

The attackers pursued their victim up to the toilet and slashed both his hands.

Thailand’s first halal hotel hopes to help boost Muslim arrivals

Thailand’s first halal hotel hopes to help boost Muslim arrivals

The four-star Al Meroz has two prayer rooms and three halal dining halls.

Online hiring in IT sector down 48pct

Online hiring in IT sector down 48pct

Banking down 36 percent but 13 percent growth in tourism, hospitality.

Azalina: Cabinet hasn't discussed review of Agong's powers

Azalina: Cabinet hasn't discussed review of Agong's powers

This is regarding the limitations of Agong's powers in assenting to new laws.

'All English language teachers to be proficient by 2020'

'All English language teachers to be proficient by 2020'

Only 52 percent of Malaysia's 40,000 English-language teachers today are at the ‘proficient user’ level.

Celebrate Merdeka - demand freedom and hope

Celebrate Merdeka - demand freedom and hope

MP SPEAKS | We will certainly celebrate our freedom to not comply to ridiculous directives.

Exco member denies housing graft, tells victims to file police reports

Exco member denies housing graft, tells victims to file police reports

On video clip alleging corrupt practices to obtain low-cost housing units, linked to the father of an assemblyperson.

Court sets Sept 23 for remention of Kayong murder case

Court sets Sept 23 for remention of Kayong murder case

Case involves two accused in the PKR secretary's murder.

Now, 'clown-face Guan Eng' emerges in Penang

Now, 'clown-face Guan Eng' emerges in Penang

This after a similar caricature of Najib gains popularity.

Lanang police station shuts gate at night for 'security reasons'

Lanang police station shuts gate at night for 'security reasons'

But personnel will open it if anyone wants to lodge report, says Sibu OCPD.

Are you trying to embarrass the PM, Rafizi asks Johari

Are you trying to embarrass the PM, Rafizi asks Johari

UPDATED 3.36PM | I raised the steam plant issue in 2014, for which the PM himself okayed a grant, the PKR leader reminds the minister.

Nation at the crossroads of NSC

Nation at the crossroads of NSC

Can we accept what the PM Najib Abdul Razak said recently: “National Security Council Act 2016 for national security, not personal design” (Aug 27, 2016). Can this defence be true and justified if we go through the NSC and the ‘junta’ of five persons especially the PM who is also the chairperson can control everything so-called ‘National Security’ bypassing the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, a Ruler or Yang di-Pertua Negeri according to the NSC section 23 (2)a.

Gerakan wants to be part of probe on alleged housing graft in Penang

Gerakan wants to be part of probe on alleged housing graft in Penang

It wants the Penang government to set up a commission of inquiry, and hopes to be part of it.

'Don't speak with authority on Bangsa Johor without knowledge'

'Don't speak with authority on Bangsa Johor without knowledge'

The Johor sultan revisits the topic yet again.

Signs of a snap election soon, Najib likely to leave office

Signs of a snap election soon, Najib likely to leave office

COMMENT | This will apparently solve some issues, without having to change the status quo.

Bank's 'Tan Sri' chairperson remanded to assist in MACC probe

Bank's 'Tan Sri' chairperson remanded to assist in MACC probe

UPDATED 2.05PM | He is remanded for seven days, believed to be over a RM15 million payout to a publishing firm.

Court of Appeal orders home minister to pay damages to The Edge

Court of Appeal orders home minister to pay damages to The Edge

UPDATED 2.45PM | Court dismisses the appeal on damages which senior federal counsel submits the publication was not entitled to.

Clinton aide to leave husband after his latest sexting scandal

Clinton aide to leave husband after his latest sexting scandal

'It's just another example of Hillary Clinton's bad judgment,' Trump says.

Denied work, Rohingya trapped in limbo in Malaysia

Denied work, Rohingya trapped in limbo in Malaysia

However, there may be a glimmer of hope for them.

NESTUM® Invigorates Malaysians In A Whole New Way With First Ever Banana Caramel Beverage

NESTUM® Invigorates Malaysians In A Whole New Way With First Ever Banana Caramel Beverage

NESTUM® Grains & More Banana Caramel is the Nestlé’s first beverage made with real bananas, caramel, and NESTUM® multigrain for convenient and nutritious snacking all day.

Ex-PAS veep Husam set to join Amanah tonight

Ex-PAS veep Husam set to join Amanah tonight

He is expected to play a big role in helping Amanah operate on the national and state level.

RM4b claim smokescreen for Muhyiddin's 'infidelity', says PM's press sec

RM4b claim smokescreen for Muhyiddin's 'infidelity', says PM's press sec

UPDATED 4PM | Tengku Sariffuddin says the former deputy premier's 'adultery' shows he can't be trusted.

Isma president Abdullah Zaik guilty of sedition, court rules

Isma president Abdullah Zaik guilty of sedition, court rules

UPDATED 11.30AM | This is over an article published on Isma's website two years ago.

Flash floods in Klang Valley spark rush hour traffic jams

Flash floods in Klang Valley spark rush hour traffic jams

Updates from flood monitoring centre warn residents at several areas in S'gor and FT to exercise caution.

Air quality improving, no unhealthy API readings

Air quality improving, no unhealthy API readings

23 areas recorded moderate API reading, with the highest at 97 in Nilai.

How many more ‘good officers’ are lurking in DBKL?

How many more ‘good officers’ are lurking in DBKL?

YOURSAY | ‘Mayor, if morale has been affected, it’s because of your own doing.’

Mahathir's past is returning to haunt him

Mahathir's past is returning to haunt him

YOURSAY | 'It's good to say sorry. But now you have to remedy the damage done.'

Stop celebrating ‘Hari Merdeka Malaysia’

Stop celebrating ‘Hari Merdeka Malaysia’

In August every year, the date Malaysia became ‘Merdeka’ will become a debating point. It bothers many as well, when the term ‘Hari Kemerdekaan’ is used to signify Malaysia’s independence.

Why Prime Minister Najib is on his way out

Why Prime Minister Najib is on his way out

COMMENT | There are personal and strategic reasons he will want to leave the leadership scene earlier than observers expect.

Sow the seed of intellectual awareness

Sow the seed of intellectual awareness

“Let anyone amongst us who is without sin, stand up and cast the first stone”

How would you react if PM fainted in public?

How would you react if PM fainted in public?

Would he get the same sympathy as Hsien Loong?

The US president - outside the box and 5,000/1

The US president - outside the box and 5,000/1

Outside the box is a metaphor that means to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. It refers to creativity that requires some lateral thinking and more to looking further than the obvious. This phrase can also be found commonly in dancing as an encouragement to move creatively. Creative thinking acknowledges and rejects the accepted paradigm to come up with new ideas.

Are we really independent?

Are we really independent?

Ensuring that our system probes and prosecutes graft.

Merdeka Day - let the truth ring out

Merdeka Day - let the truth ring out

ADUN SPEAKS | It's a good occasion for all Sarawakians to look back at history for an accurate knowledge of its story.

A comparison of Bangsa Johor and nationalism

A comparison of Bangsa Johor and nationalism

COMMENT | We are partners, brothers, sisters and we are all in the same boat together.

'MACC's anti-graft blitz while ignoring 1MDB is unconvincing'

'MACC's anti-graft blitz while ignoring 1MDB is unconvincing'

Ex-Umno leader Khairuddin says he lodged a number of reports on 1MDB scandal and deposits in Najib's account, with no action taken.

MACC, please remember to find the termite queen as well

MACC, please remember to find the termite queen as well

YOURSAY | ‘MACC, the 'graft of unprecedented scale' title belongs to MO1.’

Zahid wants proof of PM's alleged RM4b; TangkapMO1 campaign not over

Zahid wants proof of PM's alleged RM4b; TangkapMO1 campaign not over

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

Catchment areas needed to solve Johor’s looming water crisis

Catchment areas needed to solve Johor’s looming water crisis

No one can deny that there is a looming water crisis in Johor.

How is Act 355 amendment not in the ‘spirit’ of the constitution?

How is Act 355 amendment not in the ‘spirit’ of the constitution?

Whenever something about Islam sprouts, Islamophobes are quick to respond. They were concerned that it is against the spirit of the constitution, referring to article 8(1) of the Federal Constitution. Article 8(1) states that all persons are equal before the law and entitled to equal protection of the law.

Trump is BS

Trump is BS

Public and private also coincide in public life.