Archive - 9 November 2016

The K'tan MB also denies ignoring the plight of the orang asli.

Penang Forum is concerned to hear about extensive ‘redevelopment’ plans for Pulau Jerejak, a prized natural asset and green lung for the state.

The exuberant claims by the cabinet members of Najib Abdul Razak over his singular and seemingly unsurpassed victory in securing RM144 billion investments from the People’s Republic of China raises very serious concerns.

The South-East Asian Press Alliance (Seapa) is alarmed over last week’s politically-motivated protests and legal harassment against Malaysia’s independent news portal Malaysiakini.

Trump’s stunning victory, reminds Ong Kian Ming, was based on a divisive campaign.

Malaysia has ratified provisions in the international charter for human rights.

UK wants to promote the moderation concept globally, to tackle terrorism, says DPM.

He was charged with an offence of teaching without valid credentials at Surau Taman Semanta, Klang in 2011.

Protesters chant, 'you are not America, we are America'.

Nurul Izzah hopes DOJ suit will not be affected by the election results.

UPDATED 7.20PM | PM advises e-entrepreneurs at a conference to focus on their tasks and not be sidetracked.

UPDATED 7.05PM | Industry and Trade Minister Mustapa Mohamad says it is too premature to analyse what will happen.

MACC panel wants gov't to re-consider financial allocation to MACC for Budget 2017.

Court of Appeal in Kuching rules as such after dismissing appeal by three Sarawakians to leave Islam.

She concedes White House election to Donald Trump.

Selangor PAS says the Lasak rally is not an attempt to challenge Bersih 5.

Mahadzir Khalid responds to speculation that the history paper leaked.

He says those who smashed planks on themselves are not silat disciples.

PROFILE | Brash and unconventional style endears Trump to his supporters and voters.

Malaysiakini speaks to several analysts regarding the implications.

UPDATED 6.40PM | US voters wanted a more focused government, less embroiled in foreign interventions.

COMMENT | Trump’s anti-establishment attacks probably also resonated.

Noh Omar wrong, 1MDB still an issue as it attracted FDI, says Rafizi.

Responding to Guan Eng's remarks on fish farming, Teng says this is why the 'CAT is dead'.

'It’s for Bersatu to tell Malays world has changed since days of Hang Tuah.'

PARLIAMENT | Siti Mariah however says non-Muslims should not be burdened with higher alcohol tax.

The victory leaves control of both houses of Congress unchanged.

Anis Syafiqah Md Yusof leads a group of students in a silent protest outside Parliament.

Azeez reminds DAP veteran of Guan Eng’s case when Kit Siang wanted MACC boss summoned to parliament committee.

H’ng says muddy flood water clear sign of 'excess development' and soil’s inability to contain water.

'The deal was signed through a company that has no official links with the M'sian government,' says PKR veep.  

Canada immigration website seems to have crashed while there is increasing interest in migrating to New Zealand.

COMMENT | The East Coast Rail Line has been proposed since 2007, with initial cost estimates at RM30b to RM70b.

'Flying the drone at a shopping centre car park is just not a sensible thing to do.'

AG accepts her letter of representation and this comes almost seven years after she was charged.

'What food was served that so expensive that required RM1.3 million? What was the door gift?'

Tun Faisal says she should have checked with the organisers if she could attend.

Lawyer Ambiga says this is pending hearing of the state's leave application for judicial review.

He is scheduled to meet PM Najib during his two-day official visit to Malaysia.

Charges for patients choosing to get full-paying patient services based on Fees (Medical) (Full Paying Patient) Order 2007.

Difficult to differentiate between quality and recycled cooking oil as both look the same.
 

UPDATED 1.51PM | Indian PM Narendra Modi announces this in a major assault on black money, fake currency and graft.

Markets fear Trump victory could cause economic and global uncertainty.

However, Jamal could hardly turn up 700 supporters at the Malaysiakini premises on Nov 5.

UPDATED 11.53AM | 'From the feedback that we got, Bersih 5 will be big.'

YOURSAY | ‘A young nation like ours requires decent and dedicated professionals…’

COMMENT | A public servant serves the people, and therefore should expect brickbats from them.

It was seeking refuge in the water feature in front of the office, and was tied down by security personnel.

UNDP figures suggest poverty among Orang Asli is disproportional to the country’s national average.

Suaram, IOJ and the International Federation of Journalists also stand up for the news website.

‘Not only a lifeline to Najib but also a lifeline to Umno.’

COMMENT | The two were acting like circus clowns to distract people from the real issues.

Immigration Department acknowleges the technical glitch.

One yellow shirt
With a simple word
and a few desires,
Yet so much depends on it.

YOURSAY | 'Why the secrecy of these projects, which are supposed to be handled by the respective ministries...?'

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

UPDATE 4.30pm | Republican Donald J Trump secures comfortable victory against Democrat candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton.