Archive - 11 January 2017

It is said that to know how far in civilisation a country has travelled, one needs to just look at how its women are treated. This quote came to my mind after reading the grossly misjudged issue about women and saree, yet again, started circulating virulently.

Selangor, a state on the west coast of peninsula Malaysia, introduced a ban on polystyrene food containers and free plastic bags on Jan 1, 2017. Consumers will now have to either purchase plastic bags for 20 sen or take their own reusable containers/bags with them to the shops.

Its chairperson says the EC takes note of the announcement of Adenan’s death.

Adenan was Taib’s successor when the latter stepped down as CM in 2014.

He will receive RM100,000 from the Youth and Sports Ministry and another RM50,000 from FAM.

Last August, Tourism and Culture Minister Mohamed Nazri Aziz was reported to have said, “We have no problem to regulate Uber and Grab because that’s what people want. We are being objective and we are guided by the interest of the public. The consumers are far more important in this aspect than taxi drivers. What people want and like to use are the main factors in our decision for Uber and Grab to be regulated, and there’s no way Uber will be banned.”

'Adenan knew he was in poor health, but continued to fight for the people of Sarawak.'

The long-awaited Spring Festival has arrived at our doorstep once again

Tears flow at a press conference as a mother makes desperate plea for intervention.

The late chief minister will be laid to rest after Zohor prayers tomorrow afternoon.

UPDATED 5.05PM | Among others, he wants to know what Felda put up as collateral.

UPDATED 6.45PM | BN and opposition leaders alike take to social networking site to pay their final tributes to the chief minister.

Faiz Subri has created history for Malaysia - the first Malaysian to ever win the Puskas award - an award presented to those who have scored the most aesthetically significant, or ‘most beautiful’ goal of the year.

UPDATED 4.45PM | Court hands 28 weeks jail sentence and S$128,000 fine to Jens Fred Sturzenegger.

Chinese tourists started coming back to Malaysia as 'normal', some four months after the disappearance of MH370, says DPM.

Declaration of assets should include info on household income and other related information, Irmohizam says.

There's an understanding it should be used for environmental and wildlife protection, says policy officer.

UPDATED 3.30PM | AG's Chambers appealing against RM1,500 fine imposed on Selangor exco member.

It is understood he was recently warded at Sarawak General Hospital Heart Centre.

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Don’t use Red Giants to harness your clown skills, FAS supporters club tells the Umno leader.

Bar Council’s lawyer Malik Imtiaz is unsure whether Pereira can submit a fresh petition to become a lawyer.

Umno doesn't compromise on corruption while MACC has nothing to do with politics, says Syed Ali Alhabshee.

The vessels are returning to China via the Tsushima Strait and Taiwan Strait, after holding drills in the South China Sea.

MP SPEAKS | Critics are arguing over minor details to distract us from Putrajaya's lack of accountability.

US president adds bold action is needed to fight global warming, saying 'science and reason' matters.

The ministry sec-gen and his two sons were brought to the Magistrate's Court separately in three vehicles at 9.55am.

Penang Hindu board chairperson P Ramasamy warns the 'Thaipusam Spraying Group' against acts of vigilantism. 

Court also orders her to perform 240 hours of community work.

Puskas Award winner says he wanted to use Baju Melayu as well, but it was too cold in Zurich.

Education Ministry should consider allowing Tunku Ismail to realise his proposal for a 'Bangsa Johor' school, Puad adds.

Many religious places in the world implement dress code for visitors because appropriateness is a requirement for religious sites.

The court will hear the applications by Azmin and Muhammad Zahid on their merits.

Earlier today, Deputy Home Minister Nur Jazlan Mohamed told Malaysiakini the levy would not be postponed.

This signals a moderate expansion path from a low of 4.2 percent growth expected in 2016.

DAP MP accuses 1MDB of pretending to be a profitable firm, and spending big on CSR with borrowed funds.

COMMENT | It is important that 1MDB and Finance Ministry give a plausible answer.

Drones can be used to sow seeds, apply fertiliser and pesticides as well as obtain data on the padi field should it be attacked by disease.

Lately, Felda Global Ventures Berhad (FGV) has attracted lots of attention. Mainly it is centred on its less than satisfactory performance since listing. Some significant shareholders have expressed their displeasure and some have even ceased to remain as the shareholders.

Tell businesses to replace the sale of plastic bags with environment-friendly or biodegradable bags.

It is unfortunate that many still cling on to mistaken beliefs and theories, says Salleh.

The railway operator's president is being probed over the deal and has been told to go on leave pending an inquiry. 

It is quoted 4.4740/4780 versus the US dollar at 9.02am.

Those with ulterior motive should stop politicising Malaysia-China bilateral ties, it says.

It held a forum in KL to to foster better cooperation and facilitation of Chinese investments in Asean.

It is said FBI is investigating the credibility and accuracy of these allegations.

YOURSAY | ‘This is surely a case of a political party not knowing its priorities.’

COMMENT | Plastic waste reduction steps should not be seen as a burden, but an adjustment.

COMMENT | We should all be celebrating the shining moments of his award, not fretting over small stuff.

YOURSAY | ‘Who appointed Barnabas to be a fashion police for Thaipusam?'

COMMENT | We salute Faiz for winning Fifa’s goal of the year award.

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