Archive - 30 October 2016

'Forestry's entry ban choking Gua Musang Orang Asli'

'Forestry's entry ban choking Gua Musang Orang Asli'

Forestry Dept urged to give leniency to traders selling food. 

Husni called for questioning at Bukit Aman tomorrow

Husni called for questioning at Bukit Aman tomorrow

He is summoned to Bukit Aman over his speech in Dewan Rakyat, his aide says.

UPM grad Pragash's tribute to friend Amir moves netizens

UPM grad Pragash's tribute to friend Amir moves netizens

He thanks Amir for supporting him throughout his studies, and standing by through thick and thin.

 

BN should fulfil election promise of 500,000 PR1MA units

BN should fulfil election promise of 500,000 PR1MA units

ADUN SPEAKS | Noh Omar should coordinate policies with the Selangor gov’t.

Amanah: 'Political' suicide note man a victim of the system

Amanah: 'Political' suicide note man a victim of the system

Circumstances eerily similar to self-immolation in Tunisia which led to Arab Spring, warns Amanah VP.

Pakatan’s minimum wage proposal impractical

Pakatan’s minimum wage proposal impractical

Pakatan’s proposal on setting RM1,500 as the minimum wage threshold is unrealistic and does not take into account of the current and future economic situations, and is also contradicted with its request for government subsidies, and shows that Pakatan Harapan lacks the vision and capability to manage the country’s finances.

Push for legislation to avoid food waste

Push for legislation to avoid food waste

What a waste. Everyone was appalled by a recent event in Kuching where a giant bowl of Sarawak laksa was cooked, only to be thrown away after setting a Malaysian record. Such an incident should not be taken lightly as it will create a bad example of no concrete actions or steps been taken to avoid similar events from happening again in the future. It also will show a bad example to our future generations.

The Bersih demonstration will never succeed without majority support

The Bersih demonstration will never succeed without majority support

Now that Seputeh MP YB Teresa Kok has finally admitted that the Bersih demonstration is exclusively held to uphold minority rights, this begs the question - what happened to the Malays who once thronged the street of Dataran Merdeka with them not long ago?

Minister: Might not be enough time for Hadi's bill

Minister: Might not be enough time for Hadi's bill

There will only be two days for other matters after Budget 2017 is passed.

'Sg Semenyih pollution nothing to do with water management issues'

'Sg Semenyih pollution nothing to do with water management issues'

Lau Weng San insists there are elements of sabotage.

Private bank with 1MDB links braces for sanctions

Private bank with 1MDB links braces for sanctions

Coutts bank is cooperating with Swiss regulators and expects a conclusion soon.
 

Husni may face Umno axe for questioning 1MDB, says Bersatu leader

Husni may face Umno axe for questioning 1MDB, says Bersatu leader

Ex-Gopeng Umno Wanita chief Hamidah Osman speculates his Umno days are numbered.

S'gor urges Negri Sembilan gov't to clean up rivers

S'gor urges Negri Sembilan gov't to clean up rivers

Water pollution in Negri Sembilan causing Selangor water supply disruption.

Where does Malaysia stand on achieving Social Democratic Goals?

Where does Malaysia stand on achieving Social Democratic Goals?

“For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life.”

Utusan: Bersatu lacks 'wow factor', can't sway youths

Utusan: Bersatu lacks 'wow factor', can't sway youths

Its editorial 'Awang Selamat' runs down the party as desperately trying to bolster its ranks.

Makeshift facilities to open tomorrow after JB hospital fire

Makeshift facilities to open tomorrow after JB hospital fire

The army's field hospital at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital compound is set to begin operations.

Langkawi shopkeeper first to be booked for hoarding cooking oil

Langkawi shopkeeper first to be booked for hoarding cooking oil

885kgs are found stashed in the owner's premises by Domestic Trade Ministry officers.

Water dept: Penang flash floods not related to Air Itam Dam

Water dept: Penang flash floods not related to Air Itam Dam

Penang Water Supply Corporation says dam levels were under control during yesterday's flash floods.

'Maria's arrest reeks of harassment, intimidation'

'Maria's arrest reeks of harassment, intimidation'

What's worse is the intimidation of people who took flyers from Bersih, says veteran MP.

Three ex-ministers did not commit crime, says ex-law minister

Three ex-ministers did not commit crime, says ex-law minister

Their secrecy oath only covers cabinet minutes and not the entire subject matter, says Zaid Ibrahim.

Shopping mall: Sarawak laksa stunt a 'mistake'

Shopping mall: Sarawak laksa stunt a 'mistake'

Mall also explains that they had no choice but to throw away the food because the coconut milk had gone bad.

KJ: Close roads, prevent Bersih from marching

KJ: Close roads, prevent Bersih from marching

UPDATED 6PM | Umno Youth members can join red shirts if no law broken, he says.

Penang urges Putrajaya to okay RM350m to complete flood mitigation

Penang urges Putrajaya to okay RM350m to complete flood mitigation

Exco Chow Kon Yeow laments the state has asked the PM and minister for the funds since 2008 to no avail.

Mohd Amar's instigation claim is 'dishonest', says Orang Asli NGO

Mohd Amar's instigation claim is 'dishonest', says Orang Asli NGO

UPDATED 12.14PM | The deputy MB is reminded the Temiar are fighting for their livelihood ruined by loggers.

For protecting MO1, Pandikar is unfit to be speaker

For protecting MO1, Pandikar is unfit to be speaker

YOURSAY | ‘Pandikar, how is ‘everyone a disgrace’? Indulge me just a little.’

Research shows low social mobility among poor Indians

Research shows low social mobility among poor Indians

Khazanah Research Institute study shows disparity in social mobility among ethnic groups. 

Orang Asli disown letter claiming they were paid to block loggers

Orang Asli disown letter claiming they were paid to block loggers

A letter by mysterious duo 'Along' and 'Pandak' made rounds, yet Temiar have never heard of them.

Leaving Bersatu won't destroy party, assures Khairuddin

Leaving Bersatu won't destroy party, assures Khairuddin

The Dr M loyalist says he is too insignificant a member to have any impact on Bersatu.

Bersih chief nabbed; ex-ministers to be probed; Najib's China power play

Bersih chief nabbed; ex-ministers to be probed; Najib's China power play

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

What if Bersih were to talk about 'bathing in blood'?

What if Bersih were to talk about 'bathing in blood'?

YOURSAY | 'Ever since Jamal came out from lock-up, he's bolder than ever.'

How the Gurdwara Sahib Polis still stands, despite losing its land

How the Gurdwara Sahib Polis still stands, despite losing its land

FEATURE | In the second part of this feature, we learn of the forces keeping this century-old temple alive.

A doctor’s hearing loss spurs a health plan for the poor

A doctor’s hearing loss spurs a health plan for the poor

MALAYSIANS KINI | Dr Lutfi shares his story after winning UN recognition for his work in Cambodia.

The red-shirts and the futility of Malay privilege

The red-shirts and the futility of Malay privilege

Dying embers in a fast-changing geopolitical struggle.