K. Siladass. - On 20th February 2012, Lim Kit Siang, now Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang, was celebrating his seventieth birthday at Pan Pacific Hotel in Penang. Among the celebrities were Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim,…
Singapore Budget 2018: Adult Singaporeans to get SG…
SINGAPORE - Adult Singaporeans will get a one-off "SG Bonus" this year, ranging from $100 to $300, depending on their income. The bonus comes as the Government expects an overall budget surplus of…
YOURSAY | Robert Kuok probably doesn’t even know Nazri…
Contest in GE14, don't be a 'pondan' – Nazri opens fire on Kuok Lone Star: A civil person wouldn’t stoop to Tourism and Culture Minister Nazri Abdul Aziz’s level. Calling Malaysia’s foremost tycoon Robert Kuok…
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YOURSAY | This sounds like a gangster who is…
Yoursay: ‘Kurang ajar’ minister shows he has no brain I'm 'kurang ajar' because of Dr M, says Nazri Doc: Here are my thoughts on this ‘kurang ajar’ minister: 1. Mohamed Nazri Aziz was allegedly mentored by…
Safeguard state land for the people, not developers
-Dr. KUA KIA SOONG, Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram). COMMENT | The Ijok land controversy highlights an important national issue that affects thousands of rural and urban Malaysians and, thus, it is one on which voters…
YOURSAY | ‘Caricature is an acceptable art form in…
Yoursay: Are we to fear cartoonists but not thieves of public coffers? Artist gets a month's jail, RM30k fine for Najib clown drawing Clever Voter: Last month, the court sentenced two whistleblowers - PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli…
YOURSAY | ‘Does BN think a vote is…
Yoursay: Perhaps the dumbest election promise ever – free plastic bag Free plastic bags if BN wins Selangor, promises state info chief Labis Guy: The whole world is attempting to go greener, and yet senseless politicians…
YOURSAY | This reminds us of the feudal age,…
Yoursay: So PM’s wife now entitled to use gov’t jet? Don't slander Rosmah over jet ride, Dr M told Clever Voter: We live in the age of transparency and accountability. Elected representatives are public officers,…
YOURSAY | Najib, the more you delay, the more…
Yoursay: Will GE14 be delayed after Anwar’s release? When? When do you want GE14?' teases Najib VGV: PM Najib Razak, you will have to call the GE before August. But by then, PKR de facto leader…
YOURSAY | ‘When corrupted despots run the country, only…
Yoursay: Rafizi, one day your son will be proud of you Notes to my son: He will understand soon, says Rafizi Anonymous 2436471476414726: Reading this, tears well in my eyes. I know it is…
Yoursay: No Chinese New Year cheer for Pastor…
Pastor Koh's daughter: If you knew my father, you wouldn't do this David Dass: How sad this is - "If you knew him, you would not do this to him," Pastor Koh’s daughter says. These…
YOURSAY | There is no handicap in the business…
Yoursay: Welcome to the real world, Geely doesn’t owe bumis anything Pekema wants Putrajaya to intervene in Geely-led Proton Anonymous 2460391489930458: Malaysian Association of Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders (Pekema) president Zainuddin Abdul Rahman, enough with…
YOURSAY | Do the rest of us not want…
Yoursay: Change is taking the first step A manifesto for the true progressive alternative Gandhi: Suaram adviser Kua Kia Soong’s points are valid but impossible in the current situation. Gabungan Kiri and other leftist groups…
YOURSAY | ‘MCA must understand public’s concern over China’s…
Yoursay: Despair driving MCA’s attacks on Dr M MCA slams Mahathir - in front of Chinese ambassador VGV: MCA president Liow Tiong Lai, what former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been harping on about China’s…
YOURSAY | And you expect the people to believe…
Yoursay: Hadi wants 'Muslim-only' cabinet, yet calls DAP racist Hadi: Nik Aziz noticed 'problems' with DAP Anonymous: PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang, why didn't you tell all when the late PAS spiritual leader, Nik Aziz…
In Form 2 History Textbook Hindu-Buddhist influence downplayed
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YOURSAY | ‘Why should gov’t dabble in something private…
Yoursay: So KR1M a publicity show for the gov't? Perhaps I was naive about KR1M, says Mydin boss Existential Turd: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) or plain economic foolhardiness? There is a reason why the prices…
YOURSAY | ‘These religious people are only concerned about…
Yoursay: For Indira, a mother's unconditional love Why do Muslims ignore Quran when it comes to religious compulsion? Anonymous_b3cdcd05: The stand taken by Persatuan Ulama Malaysia (PUM), among others that civil courts have no power on…
YOURSAY | ‘Indira, you don’t have to promise your…
Yoursay: The fault line is stark in Indira Gandhi case 'What guarantee Prasana will be a practising Muslim under Indira?' Vijay47: You are absolutely right, PUM president Abdul Halim Abd Kadir, there is no guarantee…
YOURSAY | Thaipusam is a religious festival. It is…
Yoursay: Once again, Indian M’sians are taken for fools Zahid tells Indians to support BN on 'next big day' Gerard Lourdesamy: During Thaipusam, DPM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi asked Indians to support BN on the “next…
New Shariah and Law Harmonisation Division contradicts Federal…
The Attorney General Chambers has issued a statement to say that it has established a ‘Syariah And Law Harmonizing Division”. I believe this sudden interest in ‘harmonising’ Syariah law is an upshot of the…
YOURSAY | ‘This ONE vote of mine may make…
Yoursay: #UndiRosak - the good, the bad and the ugly Harapan leaders decry cyberattacks against #UndiRosak activist Anonymous 1802761448130592: It's easy to be disillusioned, to be frustrated and to blame others, but never easy to…
YOURSAY | ‘Is it right for the teacher to…
Yoursay: Student’s death cast pall over teaching profession Student accused of stealing teacher's iPhone passes away P Dev Anand Pillai: All for the sake of a mobile phone. If only the teacher, an older woman,…