Archive - 20 March 2017

Rigorous research conducted to meet Unesco's guidelines.

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. On this date in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people who were peacefully protesting against oppressive apartheid laws in South Africa. This is just one of the horrors of 20th-century racism that has been left to us in the 21st-century to overcome.

PAS veep says if a pact is to continue seat divisions may be renegotiated.

PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad’s statement against my urging to stop the import of West Malaysia Islamic teachers into Sarawak shows PAS’ total lack of understanding and respect for the rights of Sarawak in the Federation of Malaysia.

The Malayan Emergency was a guerrilla war fought between British Commonwealth armed forces and the military arm of the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) from 1948 until 1960.

After watching Raja Bomoh’s latest video on ‘North Korea’, I have kept the bewilderment as well as amusement to myself. The reason is simple; I was not brave enough to express my views on it, given the potential sensitivity involved.

Richard Riot says this could be achieved through investments in education, re-skilling of local talent.

This in order to help polyester and textile manufacturer Recron in Tanjung Kling, says CM Idris Haron.

The state government has allocated RM1m for a study.

China capital controls leave mainland Chinese investors of the controversial development in limbo.

Police are also on the hunt for two more persons of interest. 

Trader Stephen Innes says stronger-than-expected Chinese data last added to the dollar's squeeze.

PARLIAMENT | Minister brands this a 'stupid question', while MP brands minister 'stupid'.

State Veterinary Department says it also took 115 samples from 23 premises in a monitoring operation.

A Kadir Jasin also advises against having high expectations for the upcoming debate.

Kit Siang says it is shocking that finance minister II can say this as 1MDB is a Finance Ministry entity.

Two suspects purportedly receive bribes from ketum juice sellers, while two others, from lorry operators.

Rosmah's aide says this after Yeo told the PM's wife to emulate Betty Chew.

The girl's teacher and her businessman brother are hoping to raise funds to help Farah obtain a tertiary education.

Najib says Deloitte remains SRC's auditor until a new one is found, but no word on 2015 financial statements.

PARLIAMENT | Deputy Home Minister Nur Jazlan Mohamed also says gov't lacks experienced staff to monitor all foreign spies in the country.

PARLIAMENT | The 12 cops were released but four foreigners were charged with human trafficking. 

Federal Court makes this ruling in a landmark judgment last week.  

This is to allow the challenge by the MACC and businesswoman Phang Li Koon against the MACC Act, to be settled. 

Salahuddin praises Nazri for being the most 'jantan' of all Umno ministers in taking up Mahathir's debate dare.

Khalid Abu Bakar also reiterates urgings for the media and NGOs to keep their 'mouths shut' on the case.

As FGV's biggest investor, plunging share prices have taken a huge toll on Felda.

Kit Siang condemns former aide's remarks based on 'Beauty and the Beast', but says it is no crime.

These come in at 2am to 4am. Nobody answers and they’re done to intimidate me and the others, Bersih 2.0 chief says.

COMMENT | 'I am sure that the folks of Petaling Jaya Utara elected you as their MP to do better things than just being obsessed with 1MDB.'

Social Welfare Department has handled 4,397 cases of domestic abuse involving female victims between 2010 and 2016.

Presidential council also agrees to discuss Mahathir's suggestions.

PKR No 2 says his party has never severed any relationship, and will leave the rest to the Islamist party leadership.

A Chinese government-owned firm is said to be among possible suitors.

Nik Aziz's son also says he's 'delighted' in losing the contest in the division once helmed by his father.

The recruitment drive will continue until there are enough locals to fill the vacancies, says education minister. 

UPDATED 8.25PM | Rewcastle-Brown responds to Rahman Dahlan who claimed she and opposition reps were the sources.

UPDATED 3.03PM |Minister says debate with Mahathir is between individuals, not a government versus opposition affair.

This non-invasive test developed by a husband and wife team can eliminate need for costly biopsies, says a researcher

A Seoul minister says China appears to violate trade deals as tensions rise over deployment of THAAD.

At a candlelight vigil last night, Susana Liew says her husband was fearless, but a man of peace.

In Round 4, Yeo ticks off Rizal for dragging Betty Chew in and for not mentioning Chew's rejection of PCCC offer.

PARLIAMENT | National interest should come before differing political views, says PM.

This culture keeps continuing, the DAP leader says, with the placement of one removed as minister for corrpution in a key Felda unit.

Talented volleyball player Tan Jia Yi faces hurdles, for he was born a day before his parents registered their marriage.

And the portion of those interviewed who disapprove of Trump has risen to 58pct, as per the poll done last Saturday.

The US president raps North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

COMMENT | Rights abuses on Tamils continue, with Sri Lanka continuing to evade its international responsibility.

Many Malays still believe in the power of the bomohs.

YOURSAY | ‘Had it not been for 'the donation', M'sia would probably climb 45 spots on TI’s index.’

Being among the 10 most prolifically expanding economies in the world is one, Najib says in his blog.

The party info chief outlines the plan with which Umno can achieve victory and close ranks in the party.

COMMENT | You just have to watch and read more in order to gain more insights.

MP SPEAKS | Why did the auditor-general hide the report from 'leaks' if he couldn't find anything specifically wrong?

‘The PM is making two very serious allegations...’

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

YOURSAY | 'You mean the S’pore court charged the alleged 1MDB-linked culprits without the full picture?'

In his maiden Royal Address at Parliament (fifth session) on March 6, 2017, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Agong) raised a few issues inter alia, the cost of living, economy and the ringgit’s depreciation.