Archive - 12 December 2013

Mat Sabu: I'm a Khomeini admirer, not a Shiite

Mat Sabu: I'm a Khomeini admirer, not a Shiite

NONEUPDATED 8.25PM He is backed by Umno man Saifuddin Abdullah, who says he, too, admires Khomeini, as well as Mandela...
2013-12-12

2013-12-12

GFI figure 'overstated', Bank Negara says again

GFI figure 'overstated', Bank Negara says again

Global Financial Integrity report of Malaysia being fourth largest illicit capital exporter in 2011 is overstated, says Bank Negara Malaysia.
Johor DAP chief denies urging Friday prayers day switch

Johor DAP chief denies urging Friday prayers day switch

Boo Cheng Hau describes a blog posting alleging so as ‘seditious’ and ‘malicious’, saying he was merely questioning the change in rest days to Friday.
JPJ unaware summoned lorry was carrying flood relief goods

JPJ unaware summoned lorry was carrying flood relief goods

JPJ was ready to revoke the summons issued to the lorry driver and the company to end the controversy, says Ismail Ahmad.
China removes CNY eve as holiday, netizens outraged

China removes CNY eve as holiday, netizens outraged

A move by the Chinese central government to remove Chinese New Year Eve as public holiday has triggered outrage among the people.
Ministry bars M'kini from press conference on Shiites

Ministry bars M'kini from press conference on Shiites

NONEThe ministry staff at the building lounge tell Malaysiakini the order was issued by Home Minister Zahid Hamidi himself.
There's no disputing illicit cash flow findings, says Rafizi

There's no disputing illicit cash flow findings, says Rafizi

PKR’s Rafizi Ramli says the GFI answers to various technical questions raised by Bank Negara previously prove accuracy of the report.
Home Ministry: Mat Sabu made Shiite invocation

Home Ministry: Mat Sabu made Shiite invocation

UPDATED 6.30PM The ministry lists 10 reasons as proof of Sabu's strong ties with Shiitism, including links with Khomeini.

Second Penang Bridge set to open in February 2014

Second Penang Bridge set to open in February 2014

The RM4.5 billion Second Penang Bridge is expected to open to traffic in February next year after completion of the North-South Expressway (NSE) toll system and bridge physical safety testing.
Security measures protect official secrets, says Shahidan

Security measures protect official secrets, says Shahidan

NONESENATE Shahidan Kassim says they include the e-Vetting system on civil servants, contractors or vendors.
Malik denies irregularities in Penang mosque polls

Malik denies irregularities in Penang mosque polls

Abdul Malik Kassim also rejects the notion there was cooperation between PAS and Umno on the issue, at the Governor’s residence.
MCA peace deal like taking drugs, says Gan

MCA peace deal like taking drugs, says Gan

INTERVIEW Presidential hopeful Gan Ping Sieu asserts that rival factions smoking the peace pipe in party polls makes the MCA weak and dependent.

'I do care about Malays'

'I do care about Malays'

COMMENT Former minister Zaid Ibrahim says the present preferential policies practised by the government will not do much to empower the Malays.
Bad weather forces copter to land at sea off Bintulu

Bad weather forces copter to land at sea off Bintulu

UPDATED 5.10PM The copter was on a flight to identify oil and gas exploration sites when the weather worsened, says Mohd Said Ibrahim.
No rush to review salary hike, says Selangor MB

No rush to review salary hike, says Selangor MB

NONEUPDATED 6.01PM Khalid says he will agree to moderate the wage rise for legislators, if other Pakatan representatives are for it.

DAP: Per capita, Malaysia world champ in corruption

DAP: Per capita, Malaysia world champ in corruption

NONEIt says M'sia has the smallest population among all the top ten countries in terms of illicit outflow, according to a watchdog.
Umno and Dr M culpable, not new media, Hanif told

Umno and Dr M culpable, not new media, Hanif told

Pasir Pinji rep Howard Lee Chuan How and Dyana Sofya Mohd Daud say Mahathir had in 1965 brought up the issue in parliament.
Refrain from making decisions, ROS advises DAP

Refrain from making decisions, ROS advises DAP

NONEUPDATED 4.40PM Registrar of Societies tells DAP to submit four documents as it deems the re-election reports to be too brief.
World Bank sees tough 2014 for Malaysian households

World Bank sees tough 2014 for Malaysian households

NONEAccording to its Economic Monitor report, household expenditures will take a hit as the gov’t cuts subsidies and other policies.
Singapore riot serves as wake-up call, says MTUC

Singapore riot serves as wake-up call, says MTUC

The widespread discontent among foreign workers in Malaysia needs to be addressed by the gov't, says the MTUC president.
Bloomberg TV, Encorp form local business news channel

Bloomberg TV, Encorp form local business news channel

The new channel would fill a gap in the marketplace for high-quality, in-depth coverage of market-moving business news in Malaysia.
Umno's Saifuddin dismissed by Zahid, praised by DAP

Umno's Saifuddin dismissed by Zahid, praised by DAP

Fellow Umno man Ahmad Zahid pours cold water on Saifuddin’s proposal for interfaith dialogue, while he is a 'voice of sanity' to DAP’s Zairil Khir.
Form RCI to solve IPP issues once and for all

Form RCI to solve IPP issues once and for all

Apologise for sexual harassment, DAP tells BN man

Apologise for sexual harassment, DAP tells BN man

It's sexual harassment, says Kota Sentosa rep Chong Chieng Jen of minister Abang Johari Openg's remarks against two women member.
Number of Pahang flood victims rises to 5,607

Number of Pahang flood victims rises to 5,607

NONEThere are still 1,398 families housed 71 evacuation centres from 69 areas in six districts in the state as at 8am, say Pahang police.
Enter 'Price Hike Year 2014' with higher transport fares

Enter 'Price Hike Year 2014' with higher transport fares

NONEIt's nauseating that savings made by the gov't through price hikes are to be spent on big ticket projects, says PKR's Rafizi Ramli.
Tighter security in Little India as cameras go up

Tighter security in Little India as cameras go up

NONEPolice say that an additional five Indian nationals have since been arrested, and are expected to be charged in court today.
Uthayakumar's appeal finally fixed for Jan 15

Uthayakumar's appeal finally fixed for Jan 15

NONEUPDATED 1.12PM Lawyer M Manoharan says the grounds was only received on Nov 25, five months after the court's decision.
Serdang Hospital contractor not solely to blame

Serdang Hospital contractor not solely to blame

FREE YOURSAY ‘What about the authority that approved the building plans, supervised the construction of the building, and then issued the...'
'Najib not sincere in pushing reforms through'

'Najib not sincere in pushing reforms through'

The prime minister's transformation programmes are mere rhetoric, proven yet again with the new detention-without-trial facility, says Sarawak DAP.
NST former top editor steps into vacant role

NST former top editor steps into vacant role

NONECOMMENT Kadir Jasin seems to be stepping into the gap left by Raja Petra Kamarudin, ex-purveyor of the titillating tattle.
Zahid: 55pct detained in Ops Cantas are Malays

Zahid: 55pct detained in Ops Cantas are Malays

The home minister says crime is colour blind as are the police, and that ethnicity is not a criterion when arresting criminals.
Kee is back with more 'bullshit'

Kee is back with more 'bullshit'

NONEBOOK REVIEW As things stand, ‘The Elections Bullshit' feels like it is focusing too much on the trees, instead of the forest...
Ministry to reveal Mat Sabu's 'Shiite link' today

Ministry to reveal Mat Sabu's 'Shiite link' today

NONE'Since he likes to see the evidence, we will show the evidence,' says Zahid Hamidi, who denies having any political agenda.
Ex-IGP Hanif, the Internet has opened our eyes

Ex-IGP Hanif, the Internet has opened our eyes

NONEFREE YOURSAY ‘It was not that people did not think of these matters. The real obstacle was no avenue to express their views.'
Selangor won't cave in to bird's nest farmers' demands

Selangor won't cave in to bird's nest farmers' demands

NONEUPDATED 3.50PM Most operate at unsuitable sites and there are many complaints... three years is ample time, says MB.
When domestic violence is more than bruises and scars

When domestic violence is more than bruises and scars

awam domestic violence video thumbIt is not just the spouse, but innocent children can also affected by domestic abuse, says the All Women's Action Society in a new campaign.
Pakatan or BN, sexism cannot be tolerated

Pakatan or BN, sexism cannot be tolerated

S Ambiga says that the term ‘grandmother' is unacceptable and reminds Malaysians that no politician is above scrutiny.
Najib arrives in Tokyo for working visit

Najib arrives in Tokyo for working visit

The PM has a tight four-day visit during which he will attend a summit to mark 40 years of KL-Tokyo ties and meet up with top corporate leaders.
'I'd rather stay poor than double-cross anyone'

'I'd rather stay poor than double-cross anyone'

NONECOMMENT 'Why did Shafee call me, whom he has never known before, to his office and later bring me to meet with Mahathir?'
M'sia still bleeding billions in dirty money

M'sia still bleeding billions in dirty money

NONEEXCLUSIVE RM173.84 billion was siphoned out of Malaysia in 2011, says Washington-based financial watchdog GFI.