Archive - 22 October 2016

Kesas lodges police report over wire trap on motorcycle path

Kesas lodges police report over wire trap on motorcycle path

A patrol member suffered minor injuries when he rode into the trap.

Cairo court upholds 20-year sentence against ex-president Morsi

Cairo court upholds 20-year sentence against ex-president Morsi

This is for attacks on protesters who took to the streets in 2012 against his rule.

White substance found at Clinton office not hazardous, say cops

White substance found at Clinton office not hazardous, say cops

Substance prompted the evacuation of Clinton's campaign headquarters.

KJ: Lower budget won't affect 2017 SEA Games, Asean Para Games

KJ: Lower budget won't affect 2017 SEA Games, Asean Para Games

He says they will be the best ever held in the region.

Budget's consolidation stance positive, says Standard Chartered

Budget's consolidation stance positive, says Standard Chartered

Research house says it underlies goverment's strong intent to maintain fiscal prudence.

Guan Eng says left budget tabling early to receive Raja of Perlis

Guan Eng says left budget tabling early to receive Raja of Perlis

He was not in the Dewan Rakyat during the opposition walkout.

PwC: Current corporate tax system not so effective

PwC: Current corporate tax system not so effective

Broad-based cuts in corporate tax are more effective than the current tiered step-down system, it says.

M'sia continues to show fiscal discipline, says Franklin Templeton

M'sia continues to show fiscal discipline, says Franklin Templeton

The global investment firm says if well-executed, budget can generate economic activities, boost business confidence.

Minister: Over 2,000 stateless Sarawakians get nod for identification documents

Minister: Over 2,000 stateless Sarawakians get nod for identification documents

This is since October 2015, says Joseph Entulu Belaun.

2,600 medical, dental and pharmacy grads to serve under contract

2,600 medical, dental and pharmacy grads to serve under contract

This will begin from December, says Health Minister Dr S Subramaniam.

CM: Sarawak rivers polluted due to weak enforcement

CM: Sarawak rivers polluted due to weak enforcement

We have to address this, says Adenan.

Semporna Umno 'not angry' with Shafie for leaving

Semporna Umno 'not angry' with Shafie for leaving

Division is on the right track in the party struggle, says Hishammuddin.

DAP: Opposition walked out as they had enough of PM's potshots

DAP: Opposition walked out as they had enough of PM's potshots

DAP Kluang MP says making fun of the opposition was Najib's only game in budget speech.

Jamal says he would spit on Mahathir’s hand

Jamal says he would spit on Mahathir’s hand

UPDATED 5.45PM | Ex-PM’s behaviour unbecoming of an elderly statesman, says the red-shirts leader.

Bersih convoy in Johor briefly blocked by red shirts

Bersih convoy in Johor briefly blocked by red shirts

The scenes unfolded in two videos on Facebook.

RM3m boost for AG, Suhakam doubles 2016 budget

RM3m boost for AG, Suhakam doubles 2016 budget

EAIC also receives a budget hike in the 2017 federal budget.

Does Budget 2017 really point to a GE next year?

Does Budget 2017 really point to a GE next year?

Factors to consider are the allocation for the EC and 'goodies' for the rakyat.

How much of the Budget 2017 is to be spent on you?

How much of the Budget 2017 is to be spent on you?

Examining how the gov’t spends your money, expressed in cost per Malaysian citizen.

Jamal: Bersih biker, media attacked by Bersih themselves

Jamal: Bersih biker, media attacked by Bersih themselves

UPDATED 7.26PM | ‘(The attacker) was hired by Bersih, to wear the same T-shirt that we wear,’ he says.

Likely toll hikes and cuts not mentioned in budget speech

Likely toll hikes and cuts not mentioned in budget speech

UPDATED 5.50PM | ‘I believe the gov’t has made the decision not to compensate concessionaires,’ says Sim Tze Tzin.

Philippines’ Duterte says didn’t really mean ‘separation’ from US

Philippines’ Duterte says didn’t really mean ‘separation’ from US

Duterte strikes a more conciliatory tone as he arrives back after a visit to Beijing.

Cyber attacks disrupt PayPal, Twitter, other sites

Cyber attacks disrupt PayPal, Twitter, other sites

The attacks struck a company called Dyn, which acts as a switchboard for Internet traffic.

Social media celeb 'Dragon Queen' joins PKR to make amends

Social media celeb 'Dragon Queen' joins PKR to make amends

UPDATED 3.23PM | Syarul Ema, who got into trouble for postings on Rosmah, officially joins the opposition.

Noh: Bersih is rude because opposition is rude

Noh: Bersih is rude because opposition is rude

UPDATED 2.35PM | They are emulating their political backers, claims Selangor Umno chief.

Misleading the people in the guise of ‘protecting our house’

Misleading the people in the guise of ‘protecting our house’

I would like to reply to the SUPP Youth League Branch regarding the issue of immigration autonomy and how Sarawak BN is abusing it to ban opposition politicians and activists.

Najib's 'Vision 2020 plus 30' an admission of failure, says Kit Siang

Najib's 'Vision 2020 plus 30' an admission of failure, says Kit Siang

UPDATED 3.54PM | Has he forgotten his promise to achieve developed status by 2020, asks the MP.

Malaysia, the land of absurdity

Malaysia, the land of absurdity

COMMENT | Jakim needs to look at larger issues concerning justice and other social values.

Demonstrations are acceptable, provided they are not accompanied by violence

Demonstrations are acceptable, provided they are not accompanied by violence

If analysed, the spirit of the question is whether collective bargaining should be allowed and, if so, to what extent.

Maria: So what if Bersih 4 had more Chinese?

Maria: So what if Bersih 4 had more Chinese?

Bersih chief responds to claims that the Bersih rallies have had no impact.

PM: Opposition turned back on people's welfare with budget walkout

PM: Opposition turned back on people's welfare with budget walkout

UPDATED 6.06PM | Najib says the act during his budget speech was disrespectful, Salleh calls it a circus.

I am not impressed with Budget 2017

I am not impressed with Budget 2017

COMMENT | One can only ask whether these figures were just to make a few faces smile.

Funding for major varsities slashed to lowest in Najib's era

Funding for major varsities slashed to lowest in Najib's era

Budget 2017 also cuts funding to a number of key teaching hospitals.

Reading between the lines reveals the truth about Budget 2017

Reading between the lines reveals the truth about Budget 2017

MP SPEAKS | All is not rosy on closer look, as the budget betrays a gov't under immense financial strain.

Nama Penang Free School kekal

Nama Penang Free School kekal

Nama itu  akan terus dikekalkan berikutan kelulusan yang diberikan Kementerian Pendidikan,

For Najib, it’s ‘do as I say, and not as I do’

For Najib, it’s ‘do as I say, and not as I do’

YOURSAY | ‘I, for one, would never eat in a restaurant which has a door…’

The questions we would like to ask Razak Baginda

The questions we would like to ask Razak Baginda

YOURSAY | ‘Yes, we'd rather hear his perspective on the Altantuya murder.’

IGP: Police will use RM60m allocation for crime prevention

IGP: Police will use RM60m allocation for crime prevention

The amount has been allocated to improve crime prevention efforts in KL.

Ex-athlete hopes Budget 2017 won’t have more ‘leakages’

Ex-athlete hopes Budget 2017 won’t have more ‘leakages’

RM1.2b has been allocated to Youth and Sports Ministry.

Penang Free School to keep its name

Penang Free School to keep its name

Education Ministry agreed its name is not changed to ‘SMK Penang Free’, announces the Raja of Perlis.

Najib's colourful salvos; MO1 ‘stunt’ in Parliament; inside Budget 2017

Najib's colourful salvos; MO1 ‘stunt’ in Parliament; inside Budget 2017

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

Interesting times

Interesting times

How long before more enlightened times come?

An arranged marriage, a secret and a gynaecologist

An arranged marriage, a secret and a gynaecologist

A couple can’t get pregnant, and the gynae soon finds out why.

Jamal clearly emboldened by kid glove treatment

Jamal clearly emboldened by kid glove treatment

YOURSAY | ‘The police must show us that they are impartial law enforcers…’

After S'wak polls, state gets no love from Putrajaya

After S'wak polls, state gets no love from Putrajaya

Both Sarawak BN and PKR reps are unhappy with Budget 2017.

PM says ECRL to cost RM55b, just shy of Sarawak Report’s claims

PM says ECRL to cost RM55b, just shy of Sarawak Report’s claims

It was alleged the project’s costs was increased by RM30b to pay off 1MDB’s debts.