Archive - 16 September 2016

Najib: Greater sense of togetherness will make country stronger

Najib: Greater sense of togetherness will make country stronger

The prime minister urges this at the national-level Malaysia Day celebration at the Bintulu Old Airport tonight.

Don’t take lightly possibility of one-on-one fights in GE14, says Tajuddin

Don’t take lightly possibility of one-on-one fights in GE14, says Tajuddin

The Umno supreme council member sends out this alert to his party and BN.

The Economist: Will Dr M go all the way to topple Umno?

The Economist: Will Dr M go all the way to topple Umno?

'One big worry for the opposition is how far Mahathir’s conversion goes,' it says.

Adenan thanks PM for helping solve Petronas staffing woes

Adenan thanks PM for helping solve Petronas staffing woes

With Najib’s assistance, says the CM, a Sarawakian has also been appointed to the Petronas board.

Umno's threats against Anwar's US lawyer a new low, says Latheefa

Umno's threats against Anwar's US lawyer a new low, says Latheefa

The lawyer says this on threats against Kimberley Motley by Sg Besar Umno division chief Jamal Md Yunos.

Don: EC cannot resolve redelineation issues before GE14

Don: EC cannot resolve redelineation issues before GE14

So believes law lecturer Azmi Sharom, who adds EC is also unconcerned about the ‘one man, one vote’ concept.

It is not just Sarawak’s voice

It is not just Sarawak’s voice

I read with interest a piece written by Baru Bian, ‘Let Sarawak’s voice be heard in Putrajaya’. I must say opinion like this is common among Sarawakians in particular and Malaysians in general in recent years, ie Sarawak is an equal partner in the Federation of Malaysia. The 20 Points Agreement has given Sarawak ‘more rights’ than the states in peninsula Malaysia.

Affordable housing vis-a-vis moneylending - what say you...

Affordable housing vis-a-vis moneylending - what say you...

Good, he is thinking outside the box. That was my first impression after news that a minister is proposing for developers to act as moneylenders to help non-bankable house buyers and overcome downpayment issues. It was supposed to be a win-win situation for both developers and house buyers.

Beyond economic imperatives - towards a people's Asean

Beyond economic imperatives - towards a people's Asean

COMMENT | Asean should be a showcase in skilfully managing diversity and harnessing it for innovation, solidarity and progress.

Kit Siang questions EC on violation of own principles

Kit Siang questions EC on violation of own principles

He refers to a 2013 pledge that each constituency will have a maximum of 100,000 voters.

Lessons to learn from our children

Lessons to learn from our children

A bunch of children met in primary school. They grew up together, played together, celebrated birthdays together.

Risk analyst: Bersatu won't threaten Umno in next GE

Risk analyst: Bersatu won't threaten Umno in next GE

It has yet to reach an understanding with the other opposition parties, and lacks grassroots support, says BMI Research.

Register to vote, future is in your hands, Wan Azizah tells youth

Register to vote, future is in your hands, Wan Azizah tells youth

The redelineation exercise clearly benefits BN, the Opposition Leader says in her Malaysia Day message.

Malaysia 53 years on - at the edge of the abyss

Malaysia 53 years on - at the edge of the abyss

POEM | On this day that we were born, we stand upon the precipice...
 

Indonesia seeks to block gay dating apps

Indonesia seeks to block gay dating apps

BoyAhoy, Grindr and Blued have been singled out for an immediate ban.

M'sians in Tamil Nadu advised to remain calm, be cautious

M'sians in Tamil Nadu advised to remain calm, be cautious

There is a one-day strike in the Indian state today.

PM: Transformation Programme success makes M'sia Day more meaningful

PM: Transformation Programme success makes M'sia Day more meaningful

Gov’t will remain committed to strengthening the economy for the people, he says in an audio meesage in his blog.

'Umno seeks to end Muhyiddin's political career through redelineation'

'Umno seeks to end Muhyiddin's political career through redelineation'

UPDATED 6.35PM | EC proposes a 22.24 percent decrease of voters for his Pagoh parliamentary seat.

MP: Bukit Aman voters moved in to cause Nurul Izzah's defeat

MP: Bukit Aman voters moved in to cause Nurul Izzah's defeat

The Lembah Pantai redelineation may see her losing even before polling day, says Lim Lip Eng.

Haron Din wanted to be buried in the US, says Perlis PAS chief

Haron Din wanted to be buried in the US, says Perlis PAS chief

UPDATED 5PM | His family confirms this with Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Malaysia is our home

Malaysia is our home

This is my house, your house, our house, forever.

Victory a gift for M'sia, says bronze-winning Paralympian

Victory a gift for M'sia, says bronze-winning Paralympian

Siti Noor Radiah Ismail clinched the medal in the women's long jump T20.

Three injured, one missing as yacht capsizes off Penang

Three injured, one missing as yacht capsizes off Penang

It is believed a fire broke out at the engine section and there was an explosion.

EC replacing racially mixed seats with Malay seats, claims S'gor rep

EC replacing racially mixed seats with Malay seats, claims S'gor rep

Dr Xavier Jeyakumar alleges his Sri Andalas seat has become an 85pct Malay-majority seat.

A M’sian union - interracial couples share their stories

A M’sian union - interracial couples share their stories

SPECIAL REPORT | Lessons on love and struggle, and how to stay together despite differences.

PAS has lost cleric who was ever dedicated to its cause

PAS has lost cleric who was ever dedicated to its cause

Tuan Guru Haron Din has passed away at Stanford University Hospital USA at 10.10am Malaysian time on Sept 16, 2016.

Suspected 'hand grenade' just a lighter, cops discover

Suspected 'hand grenade' just a lighter, cops discover

A hotel staff had earlier spotted the 'grenade' in a foreign national's bag, sparking a manhunt.

US lawyer faces uphill battle in defending Anwar

US lawyer faces uphill battle in defending Anwar

YOURSAY | ‘Sri Ram put up the very best defence possible… And yet he failed.’

Haron Din's death a great loss for M'sia, says Najib

Haron Din's death a great loss for M'sia, says Najib

UPDATED 2.07PM | Condolences from across the divide pour in for the spiritual leader.

Natives

Natives

For all our languages, we can’t communicate
For all our native tongues, we’re all natives here
Sons of their fathers dream the same dream
The sound of forbidden words become a scream
Voices in anger, victims of history
Plundered and set aside, grown fat on swallowed pride.

Why the BN gov't will lose in the next GE

Why the BN gov't will lose in the next GE

COMMENT | Five reasons why BN will lose in GE14.

Will Dr M say ‘I’m sorry, I was wrong’?

Will Dr M say ‘I’m sorry, I was wrong’?

The one who ‘destroyed the nation’ and is now trying to save it.

EC rolls out prickly redelineation; Bersatu in bind over Anwar

EC rolls out prickly redelineation; Bersatu in bind over Anwar

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

Mahathir hands over Citizens' Declaration to Agong

Mahathir hands over Citizens' Declaration to Agong

UPDATED 12.28PM | Mahathir and the Agong had a four-eyed meeting yesterday, says a source.

Salleh throws a red herring in defence of Rosmah

Salleh throws a red herring in defence of Rosmah

YOURSAY | ‘They will not or cannot even deny it. This is classic stone-walling.’

The silent majority should not stay silent

The silent majority should not stay silent

A few nights ago, while walking back to my house in Bangsar, a stranger approached me from behind and said threateningly: “Be careful ‘Keling’!” (A derogatory term used to describe dark-skinned Indians). My better sense prevailed and I just ignored him and continued walking on at the same pace.

If Maria’s a ‘circus animal’, then who are the ‘clowns’?

If Maria’s a ‘circus animal’, then who are the ‘clowns’?

YOURSAY | ‘Obviously this clown doesn't want clean and fair elections.’

PAS spiritual leader Haron Din passes away while in US

PAS spiritual leader Haron Din passes away while in US

BREAKING NEWS | UPDATED 11.46AM | He was receiving treatment at a San Francisco hospital.

Kelantan MB’s aide confirms ‘party loyalty check’ on staff

Kelantan MB’s aide confirms ‘party loyalty check’ on staff

Checks to ensure they have not joined a new party coincides with Amanah’s formation.

Let Sarawak's voice be heard in Putrajaya

Let Sarawak's voice be heard in Putrajaya

COMMENT | It is time for us to move out of the shadows and take our rightful place in M’sia.

Malaysia adds bronze medal to triple gold at Rio Paralympics

Malaysia adds bronze medal to triple gold at Rio Paralympics

Siti Noor Radiah Ismail wins a bronze medal in the T20 women's long jump.