Archive - 28 November 2013

Ex-student loses bid for leave to appeal in challenge to UUCA

Ex-student loses bid for leave to appeal in challenge to UUCA

It’s the end of the road for a former Universiti Sains Malaysia student to pursue her legal challenge on the constitutionality of a section in the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA), in a bid to clear her school record of disciplinary misconduct.
Two Singaporeans nabbed for alleged hacking of Istana website

Two Singaporeans nabbed for alleged hacking of Istana website

Police have arrested two Singaporean men, aged 17 and 42, in connection with a police report lodged on Nov 8, 2013 by the web administrator of the Istana website.
UK confirms Aishah is woman held as 'slave' in London

UK confirms Aishah is woman held as 'slave' in London

United Kingdom authorities today confirmed that one of three women allegedly held as slaves in London for 30 years is Aishah Wahab.
Dr M: Maintain AP system or Proton will die

Dr M: Maintain AP system or Proton will die

Abolishing Approved Permit system for car imports will be the death knell for the national car industry and Malay car retailers, says the former PM.
MB to Azmin: Take it or leave it!

MB to Azmin: Take it or leave it!

NONE U video icon small PDATED 6.50PM This is the MB's response to Azmin Ali's claim that the new salary for state reps is 'too high'.
BN risks losing trust of Indians, warns Waytha

BN risks losing trust of Indians, warns Waytha

Issuing this warning, Persatuan Hindraf Malaysia leader P Waythamoorthy urges a meeting to work out a permanent solution on temple demolitions.
Salary hike to stop lawmakers going for extra income

Salary hike to stop lawmakers going for extra income

khalid ibrahim selangor mb The income hike means the reps and state exco members no longer need to find extra income from outside, says Khalid.
BN leaders: Pay hike must be reasonable

BN leaders: Pay hike must be reasonable

Some accuse the Selangor government of hypocrisy as they've criticised BN for similar reasons, while others say the amount must be justified.
Malacca to have checkpoints to bar Muslims from gambling

Malacca to have checkpoints to bar Muslims from gambling

Chief Minister Idris Haron says the religious officers would be on duty round-the-clock at a checkpoint at the gaming outlets.
Taxpayers paying for BN 'parliament coordinators'

Taxpayers paying for BN 'parliament coordinators'

A written reply shows that the pay of parliamentary coordinators appointed by Putrajaya is almost the same as that of elected MPs.
'Act against deputy FT minister for misleading House'

'Act against deputy FT minister for misleading House'

video icon small UPDATED 5.50PM DAP wants the FT deputy minister to be referred to the rights committee for 'misleading' the House on the start date for KL rates hike.
Parliament should ensure independence of EC

Parliament should ensure independence of EC

COMMENT A special sitting of Parliament should be held to discuss guidelines to ensure the independence of the commission.
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1.3 million Malaysians waiting to perform the haj

1.3 million Malaysians waiting to perform the haj

PARLIAMENT Jamil Khir Baharom says 14,000 of these people were senior citizens according to Tabung Haji’s definition, that is aged 75 and above.
Silence 'not an option', ex-AG Abu Talib tells Gani

Silence 'not an option', ex-AG Abu Talib tells Gani

NONE To me, he has no choice but to speak up to defend himself and his office on the Batu Puteh debacle, says former attorney-general.
Racial discrimination under the 1M'sia slogan

Racial discrimination under the 1M'sia slogan

'SD enough for cops to probe AG on Pulau Batu Puteh'

'SD enough for cops to probe AG on Pulau Batu Puteh'

NONE UPDATED 5.24PM Zahid says a police report is needed. But ex-CID chief Mat Zain says the law permits police to act on his SD.

PM receives courtesy call from Kelantan MB

PM receives courtesy call from Kelantan MB

The MB says among the matters discussed during the meeting was on various assistance that the federal gov't could channel to the state gov't.
Anwar says S'gor lawmakers' salary hike 'quite high'

Anwar says S'gor lawmakers' salary hike 'quite high'

NONE video icon small UPDATED 4.20PM It is higher than speculated, says the opposition leader, who urges MB to explain the reasons for the hike.
Selangor speaker defends salary, says no diamonds

Selangor speaker defends salary, says no diamonds

NONE UPDATED 3.25PM Hannah Yeoh defends her salary of RM22,500 a month, saying she earns 'far' less than the DPM.
'Malaysians win top Taiwan film awards, no thanks to PM'

'Malaysians win top Taiwan film awards, no thanks to PM'

The PM, with his tribute to the award winners on his Chinese Facebook site 'Ah Jib Gor', is banking in on their limelight, says MP Teo Nie Ching.
Siti Aishah's sister seeks help from Malaysian envoy

Siti Aishah's sister seeks help from Malaysian envoy

Kamar Mahtum is in London looking to contact police in a bid to meet her sister who reportedly escaped years of domestic slavery.

Ku Nan says no delay to KL assessment hike

Ku Nan says no delay to KL assessment hike

NONE UPDATED 5.50PM He denies his deputy’s statement that the revised rates will be deferred to March, saying it will take effect in January.
Fatwa on Thanksgiving Day? - Part I

Fatwa on Thanksgiving Day? - Part I

I invite a good discussion.
Help those in Typhoon Haiyan disaster

Help those in Typhoon Haiyan disaster

How much should elected representatives be paid?

How much should elected representatives be paid?

COMMENT Perhaps in this case, we can root our arguments in an objective and thorough examination of the facts and figures.
Muhyiddin, come good on RM2.5mil school pledge

Muhyiddin, come good on RM2.5mil school pledge

NONE video icon small UPDATED 4PM MPs claim Muhyiddin made the promise three years ago, after the school managed to obtain land for expansion.
Mass protest against KL assessment hike on Dec 16

Mass protest against KL assessment hike on Dec 16

NONE video icon small UPDATED 3.45PM This will be organised by KL's Pakatan MPs, who will also hand over thousands of objection letters.
You get what you pay for to fly

You get what you pay for to fly

It’s a worry for MAS customers.
'Selangorians willing to pay for honest gov't'

'Selangorians willing to pay for honest gov't'

FREE YOURSAY ‘We would rather pay our elected representative well to do a good job than to have millions stolen by Umno.'
Hisham: Selangor gov't more interested in its own welfare

Hisham: Selangor gov't more interested in its own welfare

NONE UPDATED 1.21PM He says Pakatan claims to fight for issues of great concern to the people, but the pay hike for its reps shows otherwise.
Malaysian woman cries slander over apostate claim

Malaysian woman cries slander over apostate claim

Ipoh-born UKM graduate Adila Hussin McGhee, who now lives in the US, cries foul over lies in the social media that she has embraced Christianity.

'Pay taxes to reduce graft' argument perverse

'Pay taxes to reduce graft' argument perverse

FREE YOURSAY 'Saying that paying more tax will reduce corruption is akin to saying eating more cake will reduce obesity.'
Johor's weekend is a-changing all the time

Johor's weekend is a-changing all the time

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'The Johor sultan is legally wrong to make such decision. He is only the leader for the Muslims and the Malay race.'
RM10,000 raised for @Kini at Chilli Rush dinner

RM10,000 raised for @Kini at Chilli Rush dinner

NONE video icon small 'I really cannot imagine Malaysia without Malaysiakini ,' says Bersih co-coordinator Ambiga Sreenevasan.
'Unromantic' Dr M feels queer love in the air

'Unromantic' Dr M feels queer love in the air

The former PM believes that love is the most noble human emotion. But he laments that these days, it is all about sex.
MCA's Romance of the Three Kingdoms - part 2

MCA's Romance of the Three Kingdoms - part 2

NONE ANALYSIS Now that there are three candidates for the MCA presidency, all eyes are on whether Chua Soi Lek decides to join the fray.
MAIJ denies misappropriation of zakat

MAIJ denies misappropriation of zakat

UPDATED 4.15PM Instructions were made to provide the disabled applicant with assistance valued at RM4,850, Johor Islamic Affairs Council insists.
Complaint on 'zakat abuse' lodged with MACC

Complaint on 'zakat abuse' lodged with MACC

A disabled man lodges complaint in Johor, after finding the assistance he was given was far below the amount stated in the delivery order.
In Malaysia, the majority is protected from the minority

In Malaysia, the majority is protected from the minority

herald allah case government appeal ibrahim ali 100913 thumbnail FREE YOURSAY 'In all fairness, how could 9pct of Christian population influence 60pct of Muslim population in M'sia?'
We know what you did in the last delineation

We know what you did in the last delineation

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Constituency redelineation was done not to preserve Malay power. It was done to preserve Umno power.'
Will Bersih shine when Ambiga fades?

Will Bersih shine when Ambiga fades?

NONE The outgoing Bersih co-coordinator is confident that the incoming leadership will keep the torch burning even after her exit.
Talam seeks RM324mil from Chua Tee Yong

Talam seeks RM324mil from Chua Tee Yong

NONE KINIBIZ Last year, Tee Yong hit the news when he accused Selangor of giving a RM392 million grant to property developer Talam.