Archive - 10 December 2013

Mukhriz: Demolished candi 11 not place of worship

Mukhriz: Demolished candi 11 not place of worship

Candi 11, which attracted the attention of several parties after it was demolished by a developer, is believed to be part of the Bujang Valley, as early as between 5 AD and 8 AD, and not a place of worship.
Boos for South Africa's Zuma at Mandela memorial

Boos for South Africa's Zuma at Mandela memorial

The hostile reaction from the unruly crowd erupted as the South African president prepared to address the high-profile ceremony in Johannesburg.
Ex-NFC chair to be recalled to give testimony

Ex-NFC chair to be recalled to give testimony

Former National Feedlot Corporation Sdn Bhd (NFC) chairperson Dr Mohamad Salleh Ismail would be recalled to give his testimony in the NFCorp cheating case of businessman Shamsubahrin Ismail involving RM1.755 million.
Anifah: Why shouldn't we use Rosmah's connections?

Anifah: Why shouldn't we use Rosmah's connections?

NONEThe situation in Egypt during the anti-Mobarak protest was so dire the gov't was glad of help from the premier's wife, says the foreign minister.
IGP: Up to Surendran if he wants to join police ops

IGP: Up to Surendran if he wants to join police ops

UPDATED 10PM ‘I can't even guarantee my staff's safety. From an early stage, I already said he needed to sign the indemnity letter,’ says IGP Khalid Abu Bakar.
Female DAP reps: 'Grandma' remark 'inappropriate'

Female DAP reps: 'Grandma' remark 'inappropriate'

chong engHowever, they stop short of criticising Guan Eng and hope that Pakatan reps don't emulate BN's habit of making sexist remarks.
World leaders gather in rain in farewell to Mandela

World leaders gather in rain in farewell to Mandela

NONEJohannesburg has been blanketed in cloud and rain - a sign of an esteemed elder passing on and being welcomed into the afterlife...
Over 100 identified for detention under new PCA

Over 100 identified for detention under new PCA

NONEUPDATED 10PM The police will propose those listed to be detained for up to two years without trial under the PCA.
'If Mugabe works with rivals, why can't Umno with PAS?

'If Mugabe works with rivals, why can't Umno with PAS?

Opposing political parties over the world have held discussions for the sake of national reconciliation, so should Umno and PAS, says a political scientist.
Ratify treaties before next UPR, gov't told

Ratify treaties before next UPR, gov't told

A group of human rights and legal experts says this should be done to avoid further embarrassment at the next Universal Periodic Review.

Machang petition remitted back to Election Court

Machang petition remitted back to Election Court

The Federal Court today ordered the election petition brought by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) to nullify the victory of the Barisan Nasional (BN) in the Machang parliamentary constituency in the 13th general election to be remitted back to the Election Court for a full trial.
Shabery illustrates scale of the devastating floods

Shabery illustrates scale of the devastating floods

As the situation in the four flood-hit states passed the critical phase and the evacuees began to return to their homes, a clearer picture emerged as to the scale of the floods.
Hanif Omar's son dies after falling unconscious

Hanif Omar's son dies after falling unconscious

The son of former inspector-general of police (IGP) Mohd Hanif Omar died after falling unconscious beside his car at Jalan Catur 11/1C, in Section 11 in Shah Alam early today.
Fees at public varsities still reasonable, says Mary Yap

Fees at public varsities still reasonable, says Mary Yap

SENATE The Education Ministry will not lower tuition fees for students at public higher learning institutions (IPTA), as the current rates were reasonable.
Chew Mei Fun makes comeback, goes for MCA veep

Chew Mei Fun makes comeback, goes for MCA veep

Chew, the only woman so far for the vice-president race, says she wanted to contest for the position to help reform and rebuild the party.
24 Little India riot suspects charged

24 Little India riot suspects charged

NONE The men, who appeared to be in a sombre mood as they came before the judge, will continue to be remanded for investigation.
Riot forces soul-searching over foreign workers

Riot forces soul-searching over foreign workers

The government has urged people not to jump to conclusions but many Singaporeans blame an overabundance of migrant workers.
Khalid Samad wins appeal in 'superimposed photo' suit

Khalid Samad wins appeal in 'superimposed photo' suit

NONE The Court of Appeal finds in favour of PAS’ Khalid Samad in his defamation suit against former Perak exco member Hamidah Osman.
Bishop deplores 'rising McCarthyism'

Bishop deplores 'rising McCarthyism'

The Catholic prelate says a rising tide of manufactured suspicion against imaginary enemies is poisoning discourse in society.
PAS: Nationalists worse enemies of Islam than Shiites

PAS: Nationalists worse enemies of Islam than Shiites

NONE PAS spiritual leader Nik Aziz  has condemned certain 'nationalists' as even bigger fakers and liars than Shiite followers.
Khazanah donates RM10mil for flood relief, says PM

Khazanah donates RM10mil for flood relief, says PM

The prime minister says the donation would go towards helping the people who were affected by the recent floods in the country.
CM to Jahara: Sorry... but you're still a racist

CM to Jahara: Sorry... but you're still a racist

UPDATED 5.10PM 'If Jahara feels offended for my calling her a racist grandmother..., then I will simply call her a racist.'
Guan Eng and Ridhuan Tee slammed over 'sexist jibes'

Guan Eng and Ridhuan Tee slammed over 'sexist jibes'

NONEThe Penang chief minister and controversial columnist are the joint recipients of a tongue lashing from women’s groups.
Penang to launch Malaysia's first bike-sharing system

Penang to launch Malaysia's first bike-sharing system

This is the first step to an evolution in the state’s transport system, to address the current traffic woes, says exco member Chow Kon Yeow.
Dorms searched for workers involved in riot

Dorms searched for workers involved in riot

Some workers claim they had to undress for officers to check if their bodies had injuries possibly sustained during the riot.
Human rights priorities for Malaysia

Human rights priorities for Malaysia

COMMENT The gov't must work toward a better standing when the third cycle of the Universal Periodical Review comes around in 2018.
Isma: Human rights must be based on Islam

Isma: Human rights must be based on Islam

NONEUPDATED 7.45PM The NGO says rights conventions were a bid to make the country a state with no limits on freedom.
2013-12-10

2013-12-10

Show proof on Shiites in party, PAS dares ministry

Show proof on Shiites in party, PAS dares ministry

NONE'This is speculation by outsiders who hear rumours, and also by Umno,' says the party’s committee member Nik Abduh.
Paka-Kerteh main road flooded, closed to traffic

Paka-Kerteh main road flooded, closed to traffic

The National Security Council's Ahmad Redza Arshad says heavy rain since 2am around Dungun had caused flooding in some areas.
Water disruption in several KL areas on Thursday

Water disruption in several KL areas on Thursday

Syabas says the disruption was due to work to upgrade the water supply system with a strainer at the Pudu Hulu Baru Balancing Pond.
Hundreds protest against Sarawak gov't

Hundreds protest against Sarawak gov't

NONEIn rallies across Sarawak, natives urge the state to respect their land rights and the courts decisions on the definition of NCR land.
Stiglitz warns TPPA negotiators of pitfalls

Stiglitz warns TPPA negotiators of pitfalls

NONENobel economics laureate Joseph Stiglitz notes that the TPPA will trap members in ‘the worst features of the worst laws’.
Jahara wants apology for CM's 'racist grandma' remark

Jahara wants apology for CM's 'racist grandma' remark

‘The remark is insulting to me and all grandmothers. I am a grandmother, my dignity is being belittled,’ she says.
Look into saving animals affected by the floods

Look into saving animals affected by the floods

World continues scaling-up support for Haiyan victims

World continues scaling-up support for Haiyan victims

'In Tacloban, the airport is operational, fuel is available, the water system is reconnected, people are receiving aid,' says the UN's Luiza Carvalho.
Flood situation in Johor and Kelantan improving

Flood situation in Johor and Kelantan improving

NONEBut the Drainage and Irrigation Dept reports that the water level in most of the main rivers in T'ganu was at alert level.
India appeals for calm in Singapore

India appeals for calm in Singapore

NONEIndia has appealed for calm in Singapore where the death of a 33-year-old Indian construction worker in a road mishap sparked riots.
Serdang Hospital ceiling comes a-tumbling down again

Serdang Hospital ceiling comes a-tumbling down again

NONEIn the seventh such incident involving the hospital, a staff’s wife and children escaped injury after a toilet ceiling came crashing down.
Khir apologises to Seputeh MP for defamation

Khir apologises to Seputeh MP for defamation

teresa kok and mohamad khir toyoUPDATED 1.14PM Teresa Kok has now withdrawn her suit against the former Selangor menteri besar and Utusan Malaysia.
Foment in SUPP Sibu over show-cause letter to head

Foment in SUPP Sibu over show-cause letter to head

NONEIf Wong Soon Koh is expelled, the branch will pull out of the party along with all 15 units under its jurisdiction, it warns.
Malaysian arrested over Singapore riots

Malaysian arrested over Singapore riots

UPDATED 4.20PM In addition, five Malaysians serving as auxiliary police personnel there sustained minor injuries while assisting the authorities.
A lesson for TPPA from the 'salt laws' of India

A lesson for TPPA from the 'salt laws' of India

COMMENT Our ability to produce high-quality products might be limited by having to buy raw materials only from the US.
The Online Revolution Ends With a Big Blitz

The Online Revolution Ends With a Big Blitz



Malaysia’s largest online shopping mall gives unprecedented Online Revolution ending.

A month after the launch of The Online Revolution, Lazada unwraps its latest surprises for one of the biggest year end campaigns in South-East Asia.

Exclusively on 12.12, a unique online shopping experience will be offered to Lazada shoppers.

  • Visa card holders can enjoy discounts up to 15% on selected pre-order products like PS4 and stock ready products like the Casio Exilim and many more.
  • There will be extra discounts up to 90% on the revolutionary deals that shoppers can enjoy for one last day.
  • Bcard loyalty card members can earn extra 3 points on this special occasion.
  • Amazing bundles at great prices like Lenovo Essential Desktop PC + FREE SSK Multimedia Headset with Mic
  • There will also be featured brands such as Kenwood, Fujifilm and Lenovo with BIG discounts.

Lazada will give away 1000, RM10 vouchers  valid till 31st of December with a minimum purchase of RM100 for anyone who becomes a fan of Lazada Malaysia Facebook page from 11.12 to 12.12.

Last but not least, starting on 12.12, Lazada will be selling gift cards with values from RM50, RM100, RM150 and RM250. These cards are valid for one year with no minimum spend required.

To celebrate their blitz ending, Lazada is rewarding:

  • The Revolutionary Shopper who spends the most on 12-12-13. Shoppers will have 24 hours to have a chance to be rewarded with one of the top-voted products from the re-VOTE-lution games, ranging from Beats headphones to Olympus VG-165 14MP Silver camera

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The Online Revolution is based on Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day in the United States which takes place every Monday after Thanksgiving. LAZADA is proud to pioneer this campaign here and to have Yahoo! as media partner, Hitz.FM as the Voting Games sponsor, GDex as the official logistics partner, and Bcard as the loyalty reward program partner.

Where's the Malaysian Mandela?

Where's the Malaysian Mandela?

COMMENT Nelson Mandela’s non-racist ideals can be a strong catalyst for the changes Malaysians want - but who will step up?
Time bomb waiting to explode on both sides of Causeway

Time bomb waiting to explode on both sides of Causeway

NONEFREE YOURSAY 'When you have economic inequality and social alienation experienced by the guest workers, it will only take...'
Gov't more interested in Kugan award than truth

Gov't more interested in Kugan award than truth

a kugan assaulted indian youth murderFREE VOXPOP 'Surely somebody must be held accountable for the untimely death of A Kugan at the Taipan police station.'
Extremism everywhere, but Umno leads the pack

Extremism everywhere, but Umno leads the pack

'Extremist ideas... provide for a quick solution by blaming everybody else for one's troubles,' says former minister Zaid Ibrahim.