Archive - 22 December 2016

Mahathir: Don't name opposition PM now or we'll quarrel

Mahathir: Don't name opposition PM now or we'll quarrel

Dr Mahathir Mohamad has advised opposition against naming their choice for prime minister now.

Datuk, wife slashed in own home

Datuk, wife slashed in own home

Couple attacked by six men armed with a machete.

Esscom: Security cooperation with neighbouring countries should be stepped up

Esscom: Security cooperation with neighbouring countries should be stepped up

'The legal system in every country is not the same. Therefore, discussions between the countries should continue.'

Court rules RM37m to be paid to 78 Orang Asli

Court rules RM37m to be paid to 78 Orang Asli

Amount included misappropriated sum as compensation for land involved in construction of Linggui Dam.

Dr M has no regrets quelling student protests, but...

Dr M has no regrets quelling student protests, but...

There is a breakdown in the rule of law now, the former premier says, which is why student protests needed.

2016-12-22

2016-12-22

Safety audit report on old hospitals to be completed next month

Safety audit report on old hospitals to be completed next month

Dr Hilmi says ministry still discussing follow-up action after Sultanah Aminah Hospital fire on Oct 25.

Myanmar magazine: Thanks for nothing, Najib

Myanmar magazine: Thanks for nothing, Najib

It claims PM is not in a position to claim moral high ground on the Rohingya issue.

Graduates should get smart

Graduates should get smart

After reading a letter regarding the struggles of fresh graduates, I am prompted to offer an insight which may help those in such predicaments.

Gov't recoups about RM2b  after successful auditing

Gov't recoups about RM2b after successful auditing

Money recovered from audit carried out beginning four years ago.

Unrealistic salary demands among causes of fresh grad unemployment

Unrealistic salary demands among causes of fresh grad unemployment

Other reasons include poor command of English, being too choosy and having a poor attitude. 

Wan Junaidi dubbed 'great minister'

Wan Junaidi dubbed 'great minister'

This is for his commitment and resoluteness in ensuring sustainable management of natural resources at the international level throughout the year.

Najib wants to intervene in Zaid's suit against Ambank

Najib wants to intervene in Zaid's suit against Ambank

Zaid is suing to compel AmBank Islamic Berhad to disclose details of Najib's accounts.

Dip in ASB and ASN income distribution

Dip in ASB and ASN income distribution

ASN income distribution down 22pct from year before while its a 6.89pct dip for ASB.

'Federal Court decision threatens to dispossess indigenous communities'

'Federal Court decision threatens to dispossess indigenous communities'

COMMENT | Sarawak civil society NGOs are gravely concerned with the decision of the peninsular Malaysia judges.

Snow falls on Sahara; Arctic ice tethers near melting point

Snow falls on Sahara; Arctic ice tethers near melting point

Checks on weather maps show temperatures around Ain Sefra at 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit lower than surrounding area.

Jho Low's ex-banker jailed 30 months for obstruction of justice

Jho Low's ex-banker jailed 30 months for obstruction of justice

Yeo 'seriously considering appealing the conviction and sentence', his lawyer says. 

Amazing how some are willing to kowtow to Najib, says Dr M

Amazing how some are willing to kowtow to Najib, says Dr M

'They continue to accept him as their leader, crowding around him to shake and kiss his hand.'

LKIM slams DAP gov't for destroying future of Penang fishermen

LKIM slams DAP gov't for destroying future of Penang fishermen

Penang Transport Master Plan will harm environment and livelihood of fishermen, its chairperson says.

Jamal's resort torn down, rep denies vendetta

Jamal's resort torn down, rep denies vendetta

UPDATED 10.25PM | Seeing red over the demolition, red-shirts leader blames Selangor MB Azmin Ali.

EPF no longer has stake in Felda Global Ventures

EPF no longer has stake in Felda Global Ventures

The fund has been quietly disposing its stake in the troubled unit over the years.

RMAF grounds Beechcraft fleet after B'worth crash

RMAF grounds Beechcraft fleet after B'worth crash

This is to ensure that the other aircraft are safe as investigators identify the cause of the crash.

Flights drop human waste from the air in India

Flights drop human waste from the air in India

Its top environment court orders a fine of RM3,300 on airlines of planes found doing that.

MAS flight returns to London after technical glitch

MAS flight returns to London after technical glitch

The Airbus A380-800 flight MH1 experience a defect on one of its doors while inflight.

Form special committee on public transport, MP urges

Form special committee on public transport, MP urges

To continue prioritising it after the launch of Phase 1 of the MRT line, adds PKR’s Nurul Izzah Anwar.

PKR member egged, splashed with paint outside Jamal's house

PKR member egged, splashed with paint outside Jamal's house

Syarul Ema Rena attacked after she tells the red-shirt leader that she had brought water for him.

Demi Malaysia moots a congress to re-position youths

Demi Malaysia moots a congress to re-position youths

It aims to get youths to converge their strengths on the struggle to help shape the country's future.

Amanah: Harapan needs PM candidate to avoid power struggle

Amanah: Harapan needs PM candidate to avoid power struggle

Nurul Izzah stresses on importance of shadow cabinet, whereas DAP leaders keep mum on Rafizi's remarks.

Truth matters, not realpolitik

Truth matters, not realpolitik

What else is new - DAP is a racist and chauvinist party, Amanah is the ‘leftover’ of PAS, Dr Mahathir Mohamad is an old fox, Muhyiddin Yassin is a ‘has-been’ of Umno, PKR is about Anwar Ibrahim or is directionless without Anwar, racial politics is here to stay and bigotry is on the rise.

Report: ECRL poses threat to Singapore

Report: ECRL poses threat to Singapore

New Kuantan Port-Port Klang link means China can bypass Singapore to reach the Straits of Malacca.

Is deciding on a candidate for PM important?

Is deciding on a candidate for PM important?

COMMENT | This is a problem that needs to be addressed head on, the sooner the better.

Bauxite mining ban extended again, by three months

Bauxite mining ban extended again, by three months

UPDATED 3.30PM | The natural resources and environment minister announces this at a press conference today.

US returns China's Taobao shopping website to market blacklist

US returns China's Taobao shopping website to market blacklist

Taobao is back on US' blacklist due to large number of counterfeit goods and violation of intellectual property rights.

Rafizi does not know how to count, says finance minister II

Rafizi does not know how to count, says finance minister II

Johari Abdul responds to Rafizi's claim on the cost of MRT.

Kit Siang: World will laugh if Section 124C is used on Dr M

Kit Siang: World will laugh if Section 124C is used on Dr M

Malaysia risks being a laughing stock if Putrajaya claims ex-PM was now undermining parliamentary democracy.

Stop crying wolf over ringgit slide, says MP

Stop crying wolf over ringgit slide, says MP

As ringgit continues to slide, second finance minister's 'don't panic' call is likely to have opposite effect, says Tony Pua.

Conviction of Jho Low's ex-banker is 'very good', says Johari

Conviction of Jho Low's ex-banker is 'very good', says Johari

UPDATED 12.30PM | 'We want to make sure all banks that facilitated this will take action,' says the minister.

Let S'gor football body seek own funding, group tells MB

Let S'gor football body seek own funding, group tells MB

Otai Reformis urges state gov't not to give FAS the additional funding it has demanded.

Petronas to study two oilfields in Iran

Petronas to study two oilfields in Iran

It will conduct studies at South Azadegan and Cheshmeh Khosh that are expected to conclude in the second quarter of 2017.

Lamenting, yet again, on education in Malaysia

Lamenting, yet again, on education in Malaysia

Muslims are considered the most educated but...

Syed Saddiq: RM10k Najib handed me will go to fined UM students

Syed Saddiq: RM10k Najib handed me will go to fined UM students

The national debater recalls his promise to use the gov't Youth award to champion free speech.

Prove your innocence, Raja Petra defies ex-IGP

Prove your innocence, Raja Petra defies ex-IGP

After being threatened with a lawsuit, RPK asks Musa Hassan for evidence that he had no role in Sodomy II.

Trump unveils new trade body, names China critic as adviser

Trump unveils new trade body, names China critic as adviser

Trump will establish a new trade council inside the White House, says his transition team.

Relying on Old Fox to teach Harapan a trick or two

Relying on Old Fox to teach Harapan a trick or two

YOURSAY | ‘Don't fight them by being gentlemen. It doesn't pay as they don't play fair with you.’

Dirty story, stinky city

Dirty story, stinky city

The stinkier the city, the stinkier the politics.

M'sia to hold tripartite meeting on MH370 search direction

M'sia to hold tripartite meeting on MH370 search direction

MH370 | A meeting with Australia and China is to be held to discuss the future direction of the search.

Chua Soi Lek’s realpolitik

Chua Soi Lek’s realpolitik

‘Still the most insightful if mercurial maverick around.’

Gov’t takes over TRX; Rafizi tells off Harapan; ex-IGP vs RPK

Gov’t takes over TRX; Rafizi tells off Harapan; ex-IGP vs RPK

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

Ringgit at new lows and all the gov’t can say is ‘don’t panic’?

Ringgit at new lows and all the gov’t can say is ‘don’t panic’?

YOURSAY | ‘The drop in the value of the ringgit is like the money you owe your credit card issuer.’

Santa brings Christmas cheer to children's ward

Santa brings Christmas cheer to children's ward

The event brings joy to 135 children, some of whom are terminally ill.

Deputy director: Arrest of Mediu students not related to studies

Deputy director: Arrest of Mediu students not related to studies

Dr Ab Ghani Mohamad says this was on suspicion of being involved with terrorist activity.

Senate adjourns sine die

Senate adjourns sine die

SENATE | Azalina Othman Said says the Parliament had passed 29 bills this year.