John Grafilo

M’sia brushes up on English as Asean single-market looms

M’sia brushes up on English as Asean single-market looms

The language is on the decline in the country - just when it is needed most.
Najib says military response not enough to stop terrorism

Najib says military response not enough to stop terrorism

He says despite recent tragedies, counter-actions must also be launched on ideological grounds.
Security tight as Obama joins Asian leaders for M’sia summit

Security tight as Obama joins Asian leaders for M’sia summit

He was scheduled to hold a town hall meeting today with Malaysian students.
PM goes Down Under to mend bruised image?

PM goes Down Under to mend bruised image?

MH370 The search has so far failed to recover any debris related to the plane.
Anti-rat campaign confronts vermin menace

Anti-rat campaign confronts vermin menace

While rat horror stories have become a staple on social media the vermin pose a more serious threat than giving people a fright and gnawing furniture.
Fraud worries ahead of tomorrow's election

Fraud worries ahead of tomorrow's election

An election monitor group today warns of fraud in tomorrow's polls amid reports of transport being arranged for voters by political parties.
Ethnic politics at heart of GE13 campaign

Ethnic politics at heart of GE13 campaign

'Not all Chinese are rich so we also deserve support from the government and not just the Malays,' says a food-stall owner.
Swift action urged on Sabah elephant poisoning

Swift action urged on Sabah elephant poisoning

NONE Conservationists are demanding that the govt acts swiftly on the suspected poisoning of the Bornean elephants in Sabah.
Islamic authorities insist 'Allah' only for Muslims

Islamic authorities insist 'Allah' only for Muslims

In the sermons, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) warns that non-Muslims who do so are out to confuse Muslims.
IMF hails Malaysia's long-term economic strategy

IMF hails Malaysia's long-term economic strategy

NONE Its MD congratulates the PM and his colleagues on their skillful economic management and continuing robust growth.
M'sia challenges global uncertainty with new hub

M'sia challenges global uncertainty with new hub

Iskandar Malaysia spans 220,000 hectares, about three times the size of Singapore and twice the size of Hong Kong.
Ambiga forges on despite threats

Ambiga forges on despite threats

NONE 'The extent of demonising is ridiculous,' the Bersih leader and veteran trial lawyer says at her office in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia moves to reform election system

Malaysia moves to reform election system

ANALYSIS Toh Kin Woon, a leader of the Coalition for Free and Fair Elections (Bersih), says some of the root problems have not been addressed.
Opposition pact optimistic about upcoming polls

Opposition pact optimistic about upcoming polls

'You can smell the scent of change in the air. The people thirst for change. The people are ready for change,' says PKR veep N Surendran.
Valentine's Day causes split in Malaysian society

Valentine's Day causes split in Malaysian society

valentines day thumbnail Valentine’s Day in Malaysia also triggers acrimonious debates on whether the celebration should be stopped in the country.
Debate highlights how tough it is to be gay

Debate highlights how tough it is to be gay

NONE BN leaders have lambasted Anwar for a statement to the BBC that they interpreted as expressing support for gay rights.
Can Anwar now lead Malaysia?

Can Anwar now lead Malaysia?

A food shop owner says that while he may have doubts about Anwar's character, he believes in his leadership abilities.