Archive - 8 December 2016

The MB laments the lack of use of BM even in gov't departments.

MB receives Darjah Seri Setia Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Terengganu about 8.30pm tonight.

Zainuddin says withdrawal of invite not a loss to Mahathir.

Six others who have shown unwavering dedication to advancing human rights in Malaysia also honoured.

They are being probed for activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy.

Amendment appears to run contrary to efforts by federal gov't to end conversions.

You are a final year financial management student and have to answer a question in a final paper on the state of RM (ringgit Malaysia). This question carries 30 marks. What would the answer be? If you read the local mainstream newspapers, you could find the answers.

Without local area plans, development plans can't be challenged in court, says a former MCA rep.

Hanif Khathri says this in response to Rizal Mansor's challenge.

Police report also claims that M'kini CEO has role in OSF.

Kesatuan Mahasiswa Malaysia chairperson Anis Syafiqah receives the award from Kua Kia Soong.

Matters on agenda will be next step to form opposition coalition, ensure straight fights in GE14.

The cancer registry is created every three to five years, says a former Health Ministry officer.

UPDATED 5.11PM | PM says implementation hiccups means the desired outcomes are not achieved.

This includes engaging with countries it has no trade agreements through bilateral pacts.

PAS Youth should be ashamed for allowing loggers to trespass into Orang Asli land, it says.

Authorities appear to be going on a fishing expedition while ignoring the RM2.6 billion whopper, says lawyer.

UPDATED 6.29PM | Former PKA chairperson lists Phang's misconduct, including getting Pak Lah's approval.

UPDATED 6.55PM | Mujahid's assets totalling RM423,000 include a two-storey corner house in Parit Buntar, two cars.  

The opposition will blame Najib even if a mosquito bites them, says portal.

It says 70 percent of workers in manufacturing plants are from Myanmar.

DAP prepares a 'welcome party' for the protesters, but MCA wisely avoids it.

UPDATED 5.23PM | He pleaded guilty to not giving due notice for the 2013 rally.

UPDATED 4.50PM | They will also be given a stipend for their time in Makkah, prime minister says.

SENATE | Complaints to the Personal Data Protection Dept include lack of consent and use for direct marketing.

It is uncertain if the police are treating Ambiga Sreenevasan as a suspect or witness.

Ex-Port Klang Authority chairperson is cautioned after Phang’s lawyer raises a reported comment he made.

UPDATED 2.55PM | He brushes aside claims firm has trouble finding an auditor willing to number crunch its account.

The constituencies do not correspond with registered addresses, says Fuziah Salleh.

Tuanku was able to see the transformation that took place, says Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz.

However, another suspect, who was also remanded for seven days, was released.

Rival and Health Minister Jonathan Coleman concedes defeat today.

UPDATED 2.10PM | Maria Chin says TV3 refused to retract the allegation and apologise for its report.

UPDATED 1.45PM | Kua Kia Soong says the detention of Maria Chin brings memories of Ops Lalang.

This will discourage parties from seeking donations, says former cabinet minister.

Ex-PM says he had assumed the palace was above politics.

UPDATED 2PM | Irwan Serigar Abdullah also denies claims 1MDB is seeking China’s aid to settle IPIC debt.

Sometimes people use ‘bogus monks’ for political reasons, says K Sri Dhammaratana.

Panglima Angkatan Tentera menggesa rakan sejawat di Myanmar supaya menyelesaikan isu itu dengan bijaksana.

However Deputy Education Minister Chong Sin Woon doees not provide a timeline.

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi makes the pledge during a two-day visit to Myanmar.

General Zulkifeli tells his Myanmar counterpart and president this during his visit on Dec 5.

Wisma Putra says Malaysian Embassy in Riyadh has checked and verified that no royal decree was issued.

Saifuddin Abdullah also expresses coalition's regret over the matter.

Jomo Kwame Sundram says oil prices cannot be the sole reason why the currency is on the dive.

MP SPEAKS | Minister, explain why only 51 percent of schools picked for Pisa tests took part in the 2015 test.

Some think standing up for a cause is clicking the ‘like’ icon.

Prof Aziz Bari says as former PM and a Tun, Mahathir should have a seat at the event.

MP SPEAKS | The underlying problems are deep-rooted in racial, political and security issues.

Leaving behind a career you have spent years building abroad in exchange for returning to your homeland is a hard decision to make. While many Malaysian professionals who return do so to be closer to their families, the prevalent misconception is that there are few opportunities for career advancement here in Malaysia.

‘They were treated badly by Putrajaya before...’

KINIGUIDE | Understanding the plight of the Myanmar people facing massacre at home.

COMMENT | It is time for Najib to come forward to tell the whole story, now or never!

YOURSAY | ‘For IGP, the only thing worse than a Zunar who doesn't agree with him, is a Zunar who does.’

The PIA plane, which carried 47 people, crashed into a mountain in northern Pakistan

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

YOURSAY | ‘He is our Dr Hannibal Lecter. We need to work with him to stop an even worse killer.’

Mahathir's appearance at DAP's meet draws mixed responses from the grassroots.