Archive - 6 September 2016

Kelantan Education Dept denies school served food lacking in nutrition

Kelantan Education Dept denies school served food lacking in nutrition

It says claims on social media investigated and found untrue.

PBS going all out to regain Kadamaian, which it lost to PKR

PBS going all out to regain Kadamaian, which it lost to PKR

It plans to start early for GE14, and work hard to defend seats traditionally allocated to it.

In-depth discussions needed on demolishing eagle monument, says Rais

In-depth discussions needed on demolishing eagle monument, says Rais

He points out it's a tourism attraction in Langkawi, and not worshipped by any party.

Stop speculating, Mat Sabu raps errant Amanah members

Stop speculating, Mat Sabu raps errant Amanah members

They should focus on recruiting new members instead, says the party's president.

M'sia's Paralympics squad ready to surprise at Rio

M'sia's Paralympics squad ready to surprise at Rio

National Paralympics head coach R Jaganathan happy with fitness level and preparation of athletes.

Blunt, offensive, memorable - Philippine President Duterte's quotes

Blunt, offensive, memorable - Philippine President Duterte's quotes

His rough tongue caused US president Barack Obama to cancel a meet with him. Here's a selection of some of his most memorable statements.

S'pore faces double whammy with increase in Zika, dengue cases

S'pore faces double whammy with increase in Zika, dengue cases

Expert believes it's possible for a patient to be infected with both Zika and dengue fever.

'I never mentioned Langkawi's eagle statue or National Monument'

'I never mentioned Langkawi's eagle statue or National Monument'

Perak deputy mufti Zamri Hashim says he was only referring to local issues in his state.

PAS using PKR to negotiate for seats, claims Amanah

PAS using PKR to negotiate for seats, claims Amanah

The party says its grassroots members are baffled after finding out about this matter.

Court rejects ZI Publications’s judicial review bid

Court rejects ZI Publications’s judicial review bid

The court allows preliminary objection that the question of law had been decided at the Federal Cout.

'Haram statue issue should not only be about Langkawi's eagle'

'Haram statue issue should not only be about Langkawi's eagle'

Kuah rep says any decision taken on the statue should be applied to all other similar structures in the country.

Salleh raps Mahathir for 'ultimate betrayal'

Salleh raps Mahathir for 'ultimate betrayal'

He asked for foreign intervention to topple the government, says the minister.

NSTP ordered to pay RM200,000 damages to Guan Eng, Ramasamy

NSTP ordered to pay RM200,000 damages to Guan Eng, Ramasamy

Court also orders former NSTP journalist to pay the same amount to the CM and DCM II.

S'gor PAS Youth, Isma support FT mufti over Act 355

S'gor PAS Youth, Isma support FT mufti over Act 355

Isma argues that the amendments are something clear cut and easy to understand. 

Police on alert over threats from Indonesian IS group

Police on alert over threats from Indonesian IS group

It was disclosed that the group leader, Bahrum Shah, possessed considerable funds.

Man and five-year-old daughter killed in Narathiwat blast

Man and five-year-old daughter killed in Narathiwat blast

In the 8.30am (local time) incident, four policemen and four civilians were also injured.

PAC recommends myIMMs immigration system be improved

PAC recommends myIMMs immigration system be improved

This is to help the officers and staff handle the system better, says PAC chief.

Stop twisting poverty issue, Perak BN-led gov't urged

Stop twisting poverty issue, Perak BN-led gov't urged

Pakatan Harapan also wants the state to apologise to the people.

Court sets Nov 10 to hear judicial review application on 1MDB audit report

Court sets Nov 10 to hear judicial review application on 1MDB audit report

It is on the AG's decision to classify the report under the OSA.

Police: Assault on envoy motivated by politics, anger

Police: Assault on envoy motivated by politics, anger

S'gor police chief says prior to the incident they received 47 police reports objecting to Rajapaksa's presence in the country.

Cops rescue nine foreigners, believed human trafficking victims

Cops rescue nine foreigners, believed human trafficking victims

They were found weak and starved, with their legs chained.

Questions about that RM650m rainforest park

Questions about that RM650m rainforest park

We need to protect it for eternity.

Penang 'drops' China firm BUCG from undersea tunnel project

Penang 'drops' China firm BUCG from undersea tunnel project

This follows a fatal tower crane accident involving a Penang girl in KL.

Dr M and Anwar show truly, no permanent enemies in politics

Dr M and Anwar show truly, no permanent enemies in politics

ANALYSIS | Handshake between once arch-enemies, show, for now at least, they are on same side.

Zahid: Dr M showed magnanimity in Anwar meet but…

Zahid: Dr M showed magnanimity in Anwar meet but…

The move to meet Anwar in court is also widely seen as a sign of political desperation, says DPM.

Khairuddin roasts Amanah Youth leader for questioning Dr M's sincerity

Khairuddin roasts Amanah Youth leader for questioning Dr M's sincerity

'This immature child does not understand simple language.'

Guan Eng ticks off BN for 'malicious slander' over bribery case

Guan Eng ticks off BN for 'malicious slander' over bribery case

The CM contends the latest case shows only those qualified can obtain public housing.

'Is bid to rein in Malaysian Bar a retaliatory action by AG?'

'Is bid to rein in Malaysian Bar a retaliatory action by AG?'

Ideas says proposed amendments to Legal Profession Act comes after Bar criticised AG.

Malaysia no longer practises the rule of law

Malaysia no longer practises the rule of law

COMMENT | Today, Najib's government is ignoring and abusing the laws.

Hisham Rais: Mahathir, Anwar reunion will lead to one united front

Hisham Rais: Mahathir, Anwar reunion will lead to one united front

It was historic in order to leave the burden of the past and move on forward with the same goal, he says.

Divorce case 'implicating Muhyiddin in affair' ends

Divorce case 'implicating Muhyiddin in affair' ends

The couple agree to dissolve their marriage.

Private sector jumps onto the Penang heritage site bandwagon

Private sector jumps onto the Penang heritage site bandwagon

It also states that developing Sia Boey won't affect George Town heritage status.

'Only 1-5 percent chance of birth defects from Zika-infected pregnancies'

'Only 1-5 percent chance of birth defects from Zika-infected pregnancies'

UPDATED 4.31PM | There is a 95 percent possibility the pregnancy will be fine, says health minister.

Prioritise our megafauna, not the pandas

Prioritise our megafauna, not the pandas

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) previously warned and anticipated news of the costly upkeep of the pandas in Zoo Negara. In fact it is to be expected, considering that pandas are the most expensive animals in the world to keep.

'Harsh environment, no clean drinking water for detainees'

'Harsh environment, no clean drinking water for detainees'

This is the situation in the Dang Wangi district police headquarters detention centres, alleges an activist.

M'sian diplomat accused of enslaving Sri Lankan maid in US suit

M'sian diplomat accused of enslaving Sri Lankan maid in US suit

Parimaladevi made to work 15-plus hours a day for no more than US$1.71 per hour, says report citing the lawsuit.

Seeking the truth and patriotism

Seeking the truth and patriotism

The recent articles in the Borneo Post on the lack of enthusiasm for flying the Jalur Gemilang and the comments of several ministers on “irresponsible people”, “petty issues” and “keep the peace” prompted me to reflect on the whole issue of seeking the truth and patriotism - are they mutually exclusive? What is the underlying issue here?

Is Taman Tugu project a front to raise funds for GE14, asks Rafizi

Is Taman Tugu project a front to raise funds for GE14, asks Rafizi

PKR sec-gen notes that RM500m out of RM650m cost will come from state-owned Khazanah Nasional. 

Is there one explanation for recent events?

Is there one explanation for recent events?

COMMENT | While we are so disunited, there are folk who are laughing all the way to the bank.

Amanah ready to give way to Bersatu in Malay heartlands

Amanah ready to give way to Bersatu in Malay heartlands

UPDATED 3.27PM | The Harapan member plans to do this to enable the Umno breakaway party to freely battle PAS and Umno.

'Anwar-Mahathir handshake will allay PKR's reservations towards Bersatu'

'Anwar-Mahathir handshake will allay PKR's reservations towards Bersatu'

UPDATED 2.58PM | It signals a reconciliation that all of PKR can accept, says Khalid Samad.

Amanah wants Hadi to explain 'every word' in Act 355 amendments

Amanah wants Hadi to explain 'every word' in Act 355 amendments

'This is not editing a book... this is a legisation,' says its communications director.

UM worries despite achieving ‘world-ranked university’ status

UM worries despite achieving ‘world-ranked university’ status

UM moved up from 146 to 133 this year in QS’s 2016/2017 World University Ranking.

'MH370 debris' exhibited in Mozambique

'MH370 debris' exhibited in Mozambique

MH370 | Three new aircraft parts pieces suspected to be from the MAS aircraft were washed up on the country’s coast.

Nur Jazlan denies inviting Surendran to stay in prison

Nur Jazlan denies inviting Surendran to stay in prison

UPDAED 4.23PM | The deputy home minister says he was misintepreted by the press.

'Hadi demolished our turtle, don't let Langkawi's eagle go'

'Hadi demolished our turtle, don't let Langkawi's eagle go'

Call to demolish the iconic structure that represents Langkawi is not right, says T'ganu MCA chief Toh Chin Yaw.

Dr M-Anwar meeting may cause PKR members to quit party, says Nur Jazlan

Dr M-Anwar meeting may cause PKR members to quit party, says Nur Jazlan

UPDATED 5.10PM | He recalls that many members left Umno to join PKR because of what Mahathir did to his then deputy.

‘Don’t send credit card statements to PM’s house’

‘Don’t send credit card statements to PM’s house’

Jho Low stressed this to Ambank when repeatedly emphasising the need for secrecy of bank accounts, says WSJ report.

Kabul siege ends; three attackers dead, six people injured

Kabul siege ends; three attackers dead, six people injured

UPDATED 6.20PM | A spokesperson says 42 people including 10 foreigners had been rescued.

Azmin hails Dr M and Anwar reunion as a start for GE14

Azmin hails Dr M and Anwar reunion as a start for GE14

'Meeting proved both men have big hearts at a time when country is faced with a leadership crisis.'

Tamils protest, but IGP Khalid misses the whole point

Tamils protest, but IGP Khalid misses the whole point

COMMENT | Clearly, Khalid Abu Bakar has a poor analytic grasp of the security situation in the country.

Swiss bank Julius Baer questioned over dealings with DiCaprio

Swiss bank Julius Baer questioned over dealings with DiCaprio

Julius Baer is a sponsor of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation.

Gov’t expresses regret over attack on Sri Lankan envoy

Gov’t expresses regret over attack on Sri Lankan envoy

UPDATED 1.48PM | Wisma Putra in a statement today expresses sympathies to Ibrahim Ansar and pledges to bring those responsible to justice.

AG, you are a disgrace!

AG, you are a disgrace!

COMMENT | His conduct is tantamount to a blatant disregard for public opinion.

An embattled Najib plays the sympathy card

An embattled Najib plays the sympathy card

YOURSAY | ‘We’re not asking you to be a superhuman, all we ask is for you to have integrity.’

An open letter to Dr Mahathir

An open letter to Dr Mahathir

Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s presence with Anwar Ibrahim ignites hope, nationwide.

Najib invites public contribution of ideas for 2017 Budget

Najib invites public contribution of ideas for 2017 Budget

They can do so until Sept 19 on a special website provided, says PM in a Twitter posting.

FAM hopes pendrive issue resolved after MACC clarification

FAM hopes pendrive issue resolved after MACC clarification

The FAM would study the investigation report from the MACC before taking any action.

Insect traps mandatory for new housing projects, says minister

Insect traps mandatory for new housing projects, says minister

This condition covers all new federal housing projects, and those who don’t comply will have their permits suspended.

Cops: No other individuals to be called over illegal rally

Cops: No other individuals to be called over illegal rally

About 1,500 people, mostly students, took part in the anti-government illegal rally.

Obama cancels meeting with Philippines’ Duterte after insult

Obama cancels meeting with Philippines’ Duterte after insult

UPDATED 12.45PM | Dutarte described Obama as a ‘son of a bitch’ to reporters in Vientiane yesterday.

Tugu Negara Park - are we paying for Najib's whims and ego?

Tugu Negara Park - are we paying for Najib's whims and ego?

COMMENT | Is it prudent to spend RM650 million on a park when we are cutting millions from health and education spending?

A real patriot wouldn’t have done what MO1 did

A real patriot wouldn’t have done what MO1 did

YOURSAY | ‘Never in the history of mankind has one man brought so much shame to so many.’

Mahathir-Anwar 'historic' handshake; DCM slams assault of Sri Lankan envoy

Mahathir-Anwar 'historic' handshake; DCM slams assault of Sri Lankan envoy

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

Two arch-enemies now on same side of the battlefield

Two arch-enemies now on same side of the battlefield

YOURSAY | ‘It has been a long time waiting for both of them to come to this very moment.’

Clinton no saint; Trump now a politician

Clinton no saint; Trump now a politician

Really, the world needs a kinder, gentler America.