Archive - 1 January 2014

No order to move out yet, says dog lover Pak Mie

No order to move out yet, says dog lover Pak Mie

Pak Mie also reveals that he is in the process of upgrading his shelter to make it more hygienic and liveable for the dogs.
PDRM apologises over 'injured cop' picture

PDRM apologises over 'injured cop' picture

The force’s official Facebook page yesterday uploaded a picture of a man with a head injury, but the picture was denounced by many netizens.
DAP: Najib must deliver 1Malaysia promise first

DAP: Najib must deliver 1Malaysia promise first

DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang today says that Malaysians are ‘tired’ of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s ‘sweet’ speeches.
Johor Royal Council respects ex-JCorp chief's wish

Johor Royal Council respects ex-JCorp chief's wish

Its secretary, Abdul Rahim Ramli, said the decision of the council had been submitted to Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.
Police collecting evidence on New Year's Eve rally

Police collecting evidence on New Year's Eve rally

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order director Salleh Mat Rashid urges all parties involved to come forward and lodge a police report.
Dr M: Illegal rally an undemocratic act

Dr M: Illegal rally an undemocratic act

He says the group who attended the rally wanted to create a problem to the majority of the people who were not involved.
Strong winds and rough seas warning until Friday

Strong winds and rough seas warning until Friday

According to a statement from the Meteorological Dept, the situation may cause winds of 60kph and waves over 5.5 metres high.
DBKL to discuss with cops further action over rally

DBKL to discuss with cops further action over rally

Kuala Lumpur Mayor Ahmad Phesal Talib says they have not received any reports on losses of equipment or propert.
Parents can seek Form One entry advice online

Parents can seek Form One entry advice online

P Kamalanathan says some technical problems had cropped up since it was launched but the ministry was trying to resolve them.
Kuantan folk welcome 2014 without fireworks

Kuantan folk welcome 2014 without fireworks

'At this time, we are in an alert situation since a second wave of floods has been predicted,' the MPK president is quoted as saying.
PAS Youth warns of bigger rally if gov't 'still stubborn'

PAS Youth warns of bigger rally if gov't 'still stubborn'

Its chief Suhaizan Kaiat also questions the allegations made by the authorities that the rally last night was meant to topple the gov't.
Open letter to the MB of Selangor

Open letter to the MB of Selangor

Dear Tan Sri,

As menteri besar of Selangor you seriously need to come to the ground to see if plans which you said would be implemented, are actually taking place in the state of Selangor. It is of no use to thump our chests to say that we have a lot of funds in the reserves when nothing is being done to improve the conditions of living in the most industrious, populous and richest state in the country, of which you are the elected chief executive.
Ex-Johor sultanah bids to nullify alleged 'divorce'

Ex-Johor sultanah bids to nullify alleged 'divorce'

Tunku Zanariah Tuanku Ahmad claims that the Johor Syariah Lower Court acted unlawfully to issue the order, eight months after her husband’s death.
Curb wastage and corruption first, MCA tells gov't

Curb wastage and corruption first, MCA tells gov't

MCA deputy president Wee Ka Siong wants the gov't to battle wastage and corruption in the civil service, saying austerity steps weren't enough.
What about Pakatan's price hikes, Guan Eng queried

What about Pakatan's price hikes, Guan Eng queried

Penang MCA tells the chief minister to acknowledge the price hikes implemented in Pakatan-controlled states.
Turun hails protest as a success, claims crowd at 50k

Turun hails protest as a success, claims crowd at 50k

Saying that 50,000 people had attended its protest last night, the student group thanked police and KL City Hall for their cooperation.
Rally a pretext to a bigger agenda, say cops

Rally a pretext to a bigger agenda, say cops

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order director Salleh Mat Rashid says the rally last night was only the start of a bigger agenda.
Joyous celebrations to welcome 2014 nationwide

Joyous celebrations to welcome 2014 nationwide

At the stroke of midnight, fireworks lit the night sky at several locations throughout the country to welcome 2014 and leave 2013.
Najib, what about trimming FLOM's expenses?

Najib, what about trimming FLOM's expenses?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why don't you just cut off all expenses incurred by Rosmah? I presume this would save millions if not billions of ringgit.’
No power - a pathetic excuse from MACC

No power - a pathetic excuse from MACC

FREE YOURSAY ‘Having read section 36 of the MACC Act 2009, I am shocked that the panel requires more power to probe Riza and Rosmah.’
Caught in a vicious cycle over hiring foreign workers

Caught in a vicious cycle over hiring foreign workers

FREE YOURSAY ‘No, it is not factories moving out of M'sia. It is M'sia attracting the right kind of industries that suit our resources.’
PM's cost-cutting makes not an 'iota of difference'

PM's cost-cutting makes not an 'iota of difference'

FREE YOURSAY ‘You want to do something effective, cut corruption and cronyism, then you will see greater effects. As it is, this tiny cut won't...’
Much to do for 'Visit Malaysia Year' to be a success

Much to do for 'Visit Malaysia Year' to be a success

FOCUS Attention has to be paid to the safety of tourists, cheating by cabbies and the preservation of our heritage sites, among others...
Najib right on austerity but wrong on where to start

Najib right on austerity but wrong on where to start

MP SPEAKS His mistake was to start with the already hard-squeezed regular Malaysians instead of his own lavish gov’t and party.
Happy New Year from Malaysiakini!

Happy New Year from Malaysiakini!

We wish all our readers Happy New Year. We are on skeleton staff today and will be back tomorrow with more news and views that matter.