Archive - 9 November 2013

He was disappointed that the FAM regarded the discovery of a loaded pistol with seven bullets in a stadium toilet as an isolated incident.

Kuala Lumpur CID chief Ku Chin Wah believed that the two suspects in their 30s, were known to the boy's family.

Having made not a squeak since his predecessor was let off the hook, Ong refuses to comment even as the appeal period lapses.

COMMENT It was no surprise that journalists half-expected another faux pas at Perkasa's Deepavali open house today.

'This award, to me, is an award to fellow politicians for making politics a way to serve and change the lot of the people...'

Ahmad Maslan says he has written to them telling them to support the Malay papers' 'cause', singling out the Umno-owned ones.

'What are the new things that can be introduced to aid national reconciliation... We need to figure this out boldly, honestly and rationally,' says Idris Jusoh.

The action committee urges the govt to hold extensive consultations with the public as nobody would want KL turned into a cancer factory.

Suaram's Nalini Elumalai adds that another two have been arresting at the Murum blockade, making a total of ten Penans.

After earning flak for defending the slaughter of cows in schools, Perkasa has found itself an Indian-based ally.

'The rakyat who chose reform and change was betrayed by a selfish and opportunistic politician who jumped ship,' says Tian Chua.

Parti Rakyat Sarawak top gun James Masing says the non-action of the police on thugs and gangsters is worrying him as well as many landowners.

The 20-month-old boy, who looked exhausted, was found by a lorry driver in Taman Tasik Titiwangsa.

COMMENT The making of history as the main channel for knowledge to produce patriotic students will be an unmitigated disaster.

UPDATED 4.56PM Tuan Ibrahim and Abu Bakar Chik will take on incumbents Salahuddin, Husam and Mahfuz.

UPDATED 4.56PM In a rare show of solidarity with the Tamil community, Perkasa has urged Najib to snub the Commonwealth gathering.

Aziz Bari points out that the federal constitution may block such a restriction as Article 8(1) guarantees equal protection for all.

The candidates vying for five national positions and six regional posts in the polls reform movement are expected to be announced on Monday.

‘However, we realise that challenges are a plenty in pursuit of becoming a 'world beater' with respect to standards and benchmarks.' says Muhyiddin.

COMMENT It appears ageing politicians don't easily forget their resentment; they just nurse it to higher degrees of virulence.

He points out that S'pore had implanted GST for nearly two decades, with 75 percent of the taxes coming from high-income households.

COMMENT It is illegal to evict people who have not been served with a court order. And this took place in Kg Hakka, Mantin.

FREE YOURSAY 'I am glad that Sarawak lawyers have the guts and gumption to make a definitive stand on the court ruling.'

FREE YOURSAY 'It is only when the gov't is ruthless, corrupt and thieving that it has got to fear the likes of Haris Ibrahim.'

FREE VOXPOP 'I can't blame him for trying to be more Malay than the Malays. After all, it worked out well for Mahathir Mohamad.'

FREE VOXPOP 'So it appears that it was a mere misunderstanding. Just like stupidity, misunderstanding is not an offence.'