Archive - 22 September 2016

All Malaysians can make us proud

All Malaysians can make us proud

When I became a councillor with the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) in 2013, one of the areas I really wanted to work on was on how to improve the lives of people with disabilities (PWDs or OKU for Orang Kurang Upaya in Bahasa Malaysia).

MACC probes ‘datuk seri’ from Tourism Ministry

MACC probes ‘datuk seri’ from Tourism Ministry

According to sources, the MACC raided the office of the ministry since Tuesday.

Idris: Gov’t to find ways to help M’sian students in Egypt soon

Idris: Gov’t to find ways to help M’sian students in Egypt soon

He says a ministry delegation was visiting the students to identify their problems.

KL doesn’t only comprise Bangsar and TTDI, Fahmi tells mayor

KL doesn’t only comprise Bangsar and TTDI, Fahmi tells mayor

The PKR communications director questions if DBKL had sought feedback from other areas.

Warm welcome for Paralympic heroes in KL

Warm welcome for Paralympic heroes in KL

The gold medals bagged at Rio were Malaysia’s first in the Paralympics.

Amanah leader: When did Najib become Agong’s spokesperson?

Amanah leader: When did Najib become Agong’s spokesperson?

Salahuddin says the subject matter Najib touched on was also a conflict of interest.

Guan Eng quizzes Ambiga on cooperation with Mahathir

Guan Eng quizzes Ambiga on cooperation with Mahathir

UPDATED 9.25PM | He asks how Ambiga can work with the man who is seen to have caused all of Malaysia's problems.

Anwar betrayed me twice but now it's okay, Nalla testifies

Anwar betrayed me twice but now it's okay, Nalla testifies

He says this in his testimony as the fifth defence witness in Anwar’s RM100m defamation suit against Khairy.

Guan Eng challenges UM prof to probe DAP's political funding

Guan Eng challenges UM prof to probe DAP's political funding

UPDATED 9.40PM | Terence Gomez had accused opposition of not supporting initiative for transparent political funding.

Najib: Gov't will fulfil RM1m vow for Paralympics gold medallists

Najib: Gov't will fulfil RM1m vow for Paralympics gold medallists

The bronze medallist receives RM200,000 while coaches get rewarded, too.

I returned 24 cars and other gifts, says Dr M

I returned 24 cars and other gifts, says Dr M

Former premier pens a 28-point argument in his blog post to differentiate himself from Najib.

We're not desperate for awards, says Salleh

We're not desperate for awards, says Salleh

UPDATED 6.38PM | He says WSJ and NYT conspired to deny Rosmah the 'Lead by Example' award, to smear Malaysia's good name.

Corporate data on offshore companies in Bahamas leaked online

Corporate data on offshore companies in Bahamas leaked online

This is a service to the public, says the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.

Welcome to the ring, Salleh tells ally-turned-rival Shafie

Welcome to the ring, Salleh tells ally-turned-rival Shafie

UPDATED 7.27PM | He says this after Shafie submits forms to ROS today.

Tian Chua: Leiking's exit won't paralyse Sabah PKR

Tian Chua: Leiking's exit won't paralyse Sabah PKR

UPDATED 6.01PM | PKR in Sabah will continue to grow, he says.

Guan Eng: Redelineation unfair to me and voters

Guan Eng: Redelineation unfair to me and voters

He claims number of voters in his state seat has reduced by 1,091.

We were barred from EC's KL office, Harapan reps claim

We were barred from EC's KL office, Harapan reps claim

UPDATED 5.10PM | Cheras MP says it showed EC is not only being made used of by BN, but it's also making use of its own officers.

Single mother gets two years for possessing IS headband

Single mother gets two years for possessing IS headband

She bought it at a 'Solidarity with Palestine' event in Shah Alam.

S'wak disagrees with move to allow loans by housing developers

S'wak disagrees with move to allow loans by housing developers

Noh Omar's plan can pose financial risks to developers, says DCM.

'M'sian firms involved in open burning in Indonesia should be charged here'

'M'sian firms involved in open burning in Indonesia should be charged here'

UM prof Azmi Sharom says this will show the gov't is serious in solving the haze problem.

Your germs cannot ail Dr M, they make him stronger, Kadir tells Nazri

Your germs cannot ail Dr M, they make him stronger, Kadir tells Nazri

Veteran newsman says insults won't harm ex-PM, who has no qualms amputating a leg to save a life.

Oct 14 decision on Chegubard over 2013 rally

Oct 14 decision on Chegubard over 2013 rally

The court will decide to acquit him or order him to enter his defence.

Petronas bets on 'Urania' to be among world's top lubricant players

Petronas bets on 'Urania' to be among world's top lubricant players

It is formulated to effectively guard against engine deposits build-up.

PKR veep quits party to form anti-BN 'Sabah platform'

PKR veep quits party to form anti-BN 'Sabah platform'

UPDATED 9.30PM | Leiking joins Shafie Apdal, says fight against BN continues.

Whither personal freedom guaranteed under the constitution?

Whither personal freedom guaranteed under the constitution?

The Federal Constitution is the supreme law of the land in Malaysia and any law passed by the Parliament which is inconsistent shall be null and void to the extent of the inconsistency involved. Under Article 5(1), which guarantees the fundamental liberty of a person that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty save in accordance with law.

Family wants body exhumed, second post-mortem for man killed in cop shootout

Family wants body exhumed, second post-mortem for man killed in cop shootout

The condition of the body has left the family suspicious.

Nazir agrees with sultan, again urges another consultative council

Nazir agrees with sultan, again urges another consultative council

UPDATED 4.47PM | Banker says it must be discussed with other key issues such as NEP vs needs-based affirmative action.

EPF's 'pricey' purchase from Hisham-linked firm questioned

EPF's 'pricey' purchase from Hisham-linked firm questioned

EPF paying RM1.13b to buy stake in Duke highway from Ekovest, which is controlled by Hisham's brother.

Anger over Australian cartoon that depicts gay activists as Nazis

Anger over Australian cartoon that depicts gay activists as Nazis

Newspaper cartoonist Bill Leak was heavily criticised today for his illustration.

Trump and Ali Tinju bad news, but good revenue

Trump and Ali Tinju bad news, but good revenue

BFM boss says coverage for such characters is a public disservice, but an editor argues it's good for business.

Red faces over whether recipient is qualified for award or not

Red faces over whether recipient is qualified for award or not

COMMENT | Rosmah Mansor is once again caught in another controversy.

In search of common ground - reconciling religion and human rights

In search of common ground - reconciling religion and human rights

COMMENT | 'Much of what we freely label as 'syariah law' today is actually fiqh, a human construction.'

Three foreigners, a M'sian nabbed for 'terrorism-related activities'

Three foreigners, a M'sian nabbed for 'terrorism-related activities'

The Malaysian is believed to have links with man allegedly behind Puchong blast.

One shot and gravely wounded during protest in Charlotte, North Carolina

One shot and gravely wounded during protest in Charlotte, North Carolina

Second night of unrest, after the fatal police shooting of a black man. State of emergency declared.

'MCA did more about redelineation than DAP about hudud'

'MCA did more about redelineation than DAP about hudud'

Ti Lian Ker claims that Lim Guan Eng's criticism of MCA is like the pot calling the kettle black.

Taiwan asks Google to blur images showing new South China Sea facilities

Taiwan asks Google to blur images showing new South China Sea facilities

Experts say they appear to be new military installations.

DiCaprio inundated with invites to revisit Great Barrier Reef

DiCaprio inundated with invites to revisit Great Barrier Reef

Actor says this year the reef suffered what is thought to be the largest bleaching event ever recorded.

Public backs hike in parking rate, says mayor

Public backs hike in parking rate, says mayor

UPDATED 7.33PM | Feedback was obtained from residents in Bangsar and Taman Tun Dr Ismail.

Indonesia to build wind-powered electricity generating plant in Sulawesi

Indonesia to build wind-powered electricity generating plant in Sulawesi

It will be the biggest electricity generating project of its kind in the country.

Resist in full against AG's move, Guan Eng instructs lawyers

Resist in full against AG's move, Guan Eng instructs lawyers

Gobind says his client has taken serious offence to the insinuations against him.

Political loyalty can be bought and sold like nasi lemak

Political loyalty can be bought and sold like nasi lemak

YOURSAY | ‘Why is Najib still in power? Because he wields the most powerful tool in politics - money.’

Report: Actor Robert De Niro linked to US DOJ lawsuits

Report: Actor Robert De Niro linked to US DOJ lawsuits

'I'm aware of it, but I don't give a s**t. When I have to tell something to somebody, I'll answer to them and that will be it,' he says.

Shafie Apdal takes over existing party

Shafie Apdal takes over existing party

UPDATED 2.12PM | The ex-Umno leader visits ROS to make changes to party's name, logo and constitution.

No proof Chinese schools are a stumbling block to national unity

No proof Chinese schools are a stumbling block to national unity

COMMENT | Gradually moving away from vernacular schools can be the way forward to a more integrated Malaysian society - but quality is crucial.

The Marcos dictatorship and how Filipinos overcame it

The Marcos dictatorship and how Filipinos overcame it

COMMENT | The lesson is to win the war against all future self-aggrandising dictators.

A polarised media creates a polarised society

A polarised media creates a polarised society

Media ownership will affect objectivity.

Hadi and Mahfodz tipped for vacant PAS spiritual adviser post

Hadi and Mahfodz tipped for vacant PAS spiritual adviser post

COMMENT | No bar for party president to be spiritual adviser, for Yusuf Rawa did so in the 80s.

How BN benefits from redelineation in Selangor

How BN benefits from redelineation in Selangor

Analysis shows BN can immediately regain seven seats after redelineation.

No snap polls for Selangor, repeats state PKR in final decision

No snap polls for Selangor, repeats state PKR in final decision

UPDATED 9.06AM | Zuraida says PKR will use all means at hand to object to the redelineation.

Why was ex-Malacca CM only fined RM1,900?

Why was ex-Malacca CM only fined RM1,900?

This is the lightest punishment among 12 recent convictions under the Communications and Multimedia Act.

EC chief, bare denials on redelineation will not suffice

EC chief, bare denials on redelineation will not suffice

YOURSAY | ‘The EC has clearly shown that they are not honest and independent.’

Najib weighs in on Dr M-Agong; cops blasted; stupidity not crime

Najib weighs in on Dr M-Agong; cops blasted; stupidity not crime

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

Not the time to blame Dr M when house is on fire

Not the time to blame Dr M when house is on fire

YOURSAY | 'We should support what he is fighting for - to save Malaysia - even if we dislike him.'

We drink water, we must know the source

We drink water, we must know the source

As I watched the spat between Minister Nazri Aziz and some MCA leaders, I feel that it was really much ado about nothing.