Archive - 15 September 2016

Malaysia climb nine rungs to 158th in Fifa ranking

Malaysia climb nine rungs to 158th in Fifa ranking

Among the Asean countries, the Philippines are top (125), followed by Thailand (135).

S’pore accepts proposal for reserve presidential election

S’pore accepts proposal for reserve presidential election

The country has not had a Malay president since Yusof Ishak held the post from 1965 to 1970.

Najib wishes Chinese Malaysians Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

Najib wishes Chinese Malaysians Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

He reminds the people to come together as one to create a more prosperous nation.

Malaysian woman with TB in Sydney hospital

Malaysian woman with TB in Sydney hospital

Salinah Nordin, 41, is in critical but stable condition at Liverpool Hospital.

Prasarana takes ‘Train to Busan’ jibe in stride after LRT disruption

Prasarana takes ‘Train to Busan’ jibe in stride after LRT disruption

An Internet meme had compared its LRT to a zombie train in the Korean film.

Muhyiddin wants new gov’t, warns of failed state in M’sia Day message

Muhyiddin wants new gov’t, warns of failed state in M’sia Day message

‘The people’s power will decide the country’s future,’ says the Bersatu president.

The making of the islands in the Andaman Sea

The making of the islands in the Andaman Sea

The Andaman Sea is painted RED by the CCCC
As its Ocean Liner, Teratai, barges and tugboats littered the sea
Damming the sea with slabs of one ton concrete to hide
While rings of ‘sea-curtain’ barricade the free flow of tides

Nazri, this is not right

Nazri, this is not right

It is undeniable that most of the Indian Malaysians in this country are not aligned with MIC. We constantly voice our frustrations and suggest ways to enhance the party as it is the only party representing us in the Parliament.

Dog allegedly thrown out of apartment building

Dog allegedly thrown out of apartment building

Facebook user Nina Zainal recounts the incident of the dead dog in a post shared on the social media site. 

AirAsia chief: Pain my airline caused is like what I suffered in my kidney

AirAsia chief: Pain my airline caused is like what I suffered in my kidney

Tony Fernandes says this in playful jabs in his speech at launch of the airline’s new Airbus A320 Neo fleet.

Spaced-out in a parallel universe?

Spaced-out in a parallel universe?

Experiences belie the boasts of those politicians.

Teen who insulted Johor crown prince now sent to reform school

Teen who insulted Johor crown prince now sent to reform school

UPDATED 7.48PM | He was serving a one year jail sentence after pleading guilty to 14 counts of making insulting comments.

Tanzania debris from MH370, says Liow

Tanzania debris from MH370, says Liow

UPDATED 11.25PM | ATSB has confirmed the piece to be an inboard section of a Boeing 777 outboard flap.

Police hunt for foreign national over ‘hand grenade’

Police hunt for foreign national over ‘hand grenade’

A hotel staff spotted what appears to be a hand grenade in the man's hotel room in Port Dickson.

No promises to free Anwar, says Mahathir

No promises to free Anwar, says Mahathir

The Bersatu chairperson says the party cannot make promises as it is powerless.

Federal Court to hear Sosilawati murder case appeal on Oct 31

Federal Court to hear Sosilawati murder case appeal on Oct 31

The four were sentenced to death by the Shah Alam High Court on May 25, 2013.

Seeing red, Jamal urges protest against Anwar's 'crazy' US lawyer

Seeing red, Jamal urges protest against Anwar's 'crazy' US lawyer

The Red Shirts movement leader says Kimberly Motley must respect the law in this country.

Survey: Chinese traders pessimistic on M'sia's economic outlook

Survey: Chinese traders pessimistic on M'sia's economic outlook

Poll shows 76.1 percent and 65.3 percent have a negative view of the economy in 2016 and 2017, respectively.

'DAP anniversary will not be marred by Guan Eng's graft charges'

'DAP anniversary will not be marred by Guan Eng's graft charges'

Penang DAP’s 50th year celebrations a platform to show our support for him, says its deputy chief Jagdeep Singh Deo.

Is Najib’s 1Malaysia policy dead or alive?

Is Najib’s 1Malaysia policy dead or alive?

MP SPEAKS | On the eve of Malaysia Day, this is a question that Malaysians must ponder.

Penang task force to study if redelineation impacts Harapan seats

Penang task force to study if redelineation impacts Harapan seats

MPs will study if the EC exercise for two BN seats will encroach into theirs.

Saiful: Don't soil Bersatu by fighting for Anwar

Saiful: Don't soil Bersatu by fighting for Anwar

Bersatu is as pure as a newborn, don't taint it with such filth, he tells Muhyiddin.

TTAM admits ownership of 'Perfect' car plates, wants Nga to apologise

TTAM admits ownership of 'Perfect' car plates, wants Nga to apologise

UPDATED 6.15PM | This comes after the DAP lawmaker claimed the plates were sold by a direct sales company.

PM vows to fix public transportation woes ignored for decades

PM vows to fix public transportation woes ignored for decades

The government has been taking decisive action to remedy the shortcomings, says PM.

Noh must explain his plan clearly to manage further fallout

Noh must explain his plan clearly to manage further fallout

COMMENT | Ministry must show terms and conditions for issuing moneylending licenses to developers.

'Pekak' director apologises to disabled group

'Pekak' director apologises to disabled group

The critically-acclaimed film is about a deaf man who sells drugs to raise funds for a cochlea implant operation.

Laughable rant, DAP MP jabs MIC leader over Rosmah article remarks

Laughable rant, DAP MP jabs MIC leader over Rosmah article remarks

Dispute with article with facts and figures, says Charles Santiago.

Boundary changes proposed for all KL, T'ganu parliamentary seats

Boundary changes proposed for all KL, T'ganu parliamentary seats

Apart from seats in Perlis, Putrajaya and Labuan, changes will affect all others in the peninsula and Sabah.

Gerakan: Law change to solve conversion issue problematic

Gerakan: Law change to solve conversion issue problematic

Youth deputy chief says other laws that are not changed will render the LRA Bill invalid.

What if 1MDB did not exist?

What if 1MDB did not exist?

I know not why I am indulging in futile musing;
Asking what if 1MDB did not come a knocking;
Asking what if its ramifications are so not engulfing;
Wonder what our nation will be debating and doing.

More than 2,000 vehicles booked in Jakarta for flouting odd-even system

More than 2,000 vehicles booked in Jakarta for flouting odd-even system

It was introduced after the city administration phased out the ‘three-in-one’ carpooling system.

Thailand raises alert level in Zika spread

Thailand raises alert level in Zika spread

Approximately 200 Zika cases had been reported in the country since January.

Fitch: Noh Omar's proposal can worsen rising household debt

Fitch: Noh Omar's proposal can worsen rising household debt

UPDATED 1.23PM | It can encourage unregulated lending to households with weak financial profiles, says the ratings agency.

'Don't join illegal assemblies that can disrupt our harmony'

'Don't join illegal assemblies that can disrupt our harmony'

UPDATED 1.39PM | Such assemblies aim to damage image of the country on the international stage, says minister Joseph Kurup.

Ali Tinju must be arrested, now!

Ali Tinju must be arrested, now!

COMMENT | This is for publicly issuing what many rightly interpret as a death threat against Bersih chair Maria Chin.

Can we really take racism out of the M'sian equation?

Can we really take racism out of the M'sian equation?

COMMENT | We make a mistake in believing racism is an inextricable part of life.

Pua livid over EC proposal despite possibility of increasing majority

Pua livid over EC proposal despite possibility of increasing majority

UPDATED 12.44PM | DAP lawmaker says possible higher majority comes at the risk of losing another opposition seat.

'Bersih 5 needed in light of redelineation exercise'

'Bersih 5 needed in light of redelineation exercise'

BN has indirectly sold M'sia to foreigners, says Zuraida Kamaruddin.

MTUC lauds Immigration Dept’s move to freeze assets and bank accounts

MTUC lauds Immigration Dept’s move to freeze assets and bank accounts

The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) welcome the Immigration Department’s policy to freeze assets and bank accounts of employers in the industrial sector who hire illegal foreign workers. In view of the MTUC, the latest announcement is a constructive move to deal with the problem of employment of foreign workers in Malaysia.

Private member’s bill shows the conflict between politics and responsibility

Private member’s bill shows the conflict between politics and responsibility

It is unbelievable that the agenda of religious imposition such as to uphold Islamic law in this country manages to get full support from the rest due to democratic practices and ‘sharing power’ concepts that we have inherited since our forefathers’ time.

'Cooperation against BN more important than forming coalition'

'Cooperation against BN more important than forming coalition'

Pakatan Harapan leaders say setting up a pact, while better, is not necessary to defeat BN.

Weak oil prices drag ringgit lower in early trade

Weak oil prices drag ringgit lower in early trade

At 9am, the ringgit is quoted at 4.1245/1285 versus the greenback.

Review approach on Islam to curb extremism, says Dr M

Review approach on Islam to curb extremism, says Dr M

He says the real message of Islam should be clarified to curb leanings towards extremism. 

Nazri should aim outspokenness at problematic Umno leaders

Nazri should aim outspokenness at problematic Umno leaders

COMMENT | Kudos for calling a spade a spade, but aim it at the bigger target.

So MCA, this is how Umno sees you - as small fry

So MCA, this is how Umno sees you - as small fry

YOURSAY | ’The 'small brother' parties should follow big brother without questioning it.’

Nazri: Umno-MIC ties strong enough to weather my remarks

Nazri: Umno-MIC ties strong enough to weather my remarks

UPDATED 10.20AM | The minister says he made the unflattering comments knowing it wouldn't affect inter-BN ties.

Which school should I send my daughter to?

Which school should I send my daughter to?

The dilemma of choosing the right primary schol.

Anwar’s US lawyer thanks Zahid; red shirts’ Jamal laughs off Bersih 5

Anwar’s US lawyer thanks Zahid; red shirts’ Jamal laughs off Bersih 5

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

Fostering excellence among M’sian students in Australia

Fostering excellence among M’sian students in Australia

The winter holidays proved to be a productive one for Malaysian students from all corners of Australia as they gathered in Sydney to attend a four-day event organised by Malaysians for Malaysians: The Malaysian Summit of Australia (Masa).

Husni failed the country when it needed him most

Husni failed the country when it needed him most

YOURSAY | ‘Your high blood pressure, worrisome as it must be, is the least of your problems here.’

Dr M clueless about Nurul Nuha’s demand for apology to Anwar

Dr M clueless about Nurul Nuha’s demand for apology to Anwar

The ex-premier only replies he does not have any knowledge of Anwar’s daughter’s request.

Apandi, dance with the rakyat, not just ministers

Apandi, dance with the rakyat, not just ministers

YOURSAY | ‘I do not recall a single incident in the past where the AG behaved in such an improper manner.’