Archive - 7 January 2014

CJ: Hudud implementation shouldn't be moved by politics

CJ: Hudud implementation shouldn't be moved by politics

Chief Justice Abdul Hamid Mohamad said the party planning to implement hudud should not rush into it.
Two senior Wisma Putra officials detained by MACC

Two senior Wisma Putra officials detained by MACC

They are to aid investigations into false claims amounting to US$126,000 (RM378,000).
22 head of cattle killed by lightning in Alor Gajah

22 head of cattle killed by lightning in Alor Gajah

Police probes showed that these cattle died of lightning strike.
Kg Tanduo commander heard gunshots, court told

Kg Tanduo commander heard gunshots, court told

Abdul Rashid Harun was informed of an attack at the village on March 1.
Landslide, floods cause KL traffic to crawl

Landslide, floods cause KL traffic to crawl

UPDATED 11.21PM Work is under way to clear Jalan Mahameru landslide in KL.
No proof we propagate to Muslims, says BSM chief

No proof we propagate to Muslims, says BSM chief

BSM president Lee Min Choon says his customers are the churches.
'Will Perkasa funding be cut in first cabinet meet?'

'Will Perkasa funding be cut in first cabinet meet?'

Not doing so will make a mockery of the PM locally and abroad, says Kit Siang.
Pua: Trio does not reflect Pakatan's stance

Pua: Trio does not reflect Pakatan's stance

Tony Pua says it will consult its allies before stating its position.
Buddhist monk takes leaders to task over raid

Buddhist monk takes leaders to task over raid

Venerable Sumana Siri says the incident can very well happen to us.
'Herald' editor quizzed under Sedition Act

'Herald' editor quizzed under Sedition Act

UPDATED 8.01PM He allegedly said 'Allah' will be used in S'gor Catholic churches.
Writers on same page with gov't, insists DPM

Writers on same page with gov't, insists DPM

Muhyiddin Yassin denies that they are in the ‘other direction’.
No foreign workers for fast-food outlets, says panel

No foreign workers for fast-food outlets, says panel

J KKA-PATI says cooking in fast-food restaurants was quite routine.
MBPJ explains visit to Bible Society HQ

MBPJ explains visit to Bible Society HQ

MBPJ explains that it was merely trying to update its data on BSM's building.
Noh calls Kit Siang 'old donkey' on 'Allah' issue

Noh calls Kit Siang 'old donkey' on 'Allah' issue

It's for allegedly not understanding the legal issues on use of 'Allah' in Selangor.
Ex-imam charged with having books on Shiism

Ex-imam charged with having books on Shiism

A former imam from Kelantan pleaded not guilty in the Muadzam Shah Syariah Lower Court.
Anwar gets consent judgment against Chandra

Anwar gets consent judgment against Chandra

Chandra Muzaffar retracts a remark made in 2008, which led to a RM10mil suit.
Tan Keng Liang accepts Penang debate challenge

Tan Keng Liang accepts Penang debate challenge

However, the Gerakan Youth chief wants to debate with an exco member.
Be tougher on Jais, MCA urges NUCC

Be tougher on Jais, MCA urges NUCC

It says the unity council has failed to 'call a spade a spade' over the Bible raid.
Pakatan told not to make raid a national issue

Pakatan told not to make raid a national issue

Soi Lek says Pakatan should not push the issue to the police or PMO.
Will NUCC's 'kuih talam' meetings put out embers?

Will NUCC's 'kuih talam' meetings put out embers?

COMMENT Some see it as just another hot-air committee that can only talk.
Why are we quarrelling over God?

Why are we quarrelling over God?

Happy New Year! I am sure that all Malaysians wish and pray that this year 2014 would be a better year than last year. But are our prayers in vain when we are so divided as a nation and we are so petty as to quarrel over God?
Sarawak DAP pours scorn on Tiong’s appointment

Sarawak DAP pours scorn on Tiong’s appointment

As special envoy to East Asia, what skills has he that others lack, it asks.
KPMG: Salaries must be raised when GST imposed

KPMG: Salaries must be raised when GST imposed

UPDATED 7.20PM MD Johan Idris suggested a 6pct rise in employees salaries per year.
Minister moots sober Hard Rock Cafe with Nasyid gigs

Minister moots sober Hard Rock Cafe with Nasyid gigs

Tengku Adnan says Hard Rock Cafe Putrajaya should be alcohol, sleaze-free.
MBPJ visit rejected as Bible Society still ruffled

MBPJ visit rejected as Bible Society still ruffled

UPDATED 5.05PM Its officers were not allowed in for an ‘inspection'.
60 shops razed in Rantau Panjang complex fire

60 shops razed in Rantau Panjang complex fire

There are more than 300 shops selling a variety of goods in the complex
Make up your mind on Allah issue, Putrajaya told

Make up your mind on Allah issue, Putrajaya told

Selangor will seek clarification from the Home Ministry in view of conflicting policies.
Selangor to revise Jais SOP after Bible raid

Selangor to revise Jais SOP after Bible raid

UPDATED 2.55PM 'The operating procedure will be improved’.
Zahid: Kamunting camp for Sosma, PCA detainees

Zahid: Kamunting camp for Sosma, PCA detainees

Home Ministry will ensure the detention centre does not fall into state of neglect.
Zaid warns of political Islam gaining traction

Zaid warns of political Islam gaining traction

The ex-minister appeals to political leaders to view this seriously.
Google remembers Yasmin Ahmad

Google remembers Yasmin Ahmad

This is in conjunction with the director and writer's 56th birthday today.
Boo says Johor DAP grassroots still want him

Boo says Johor DAP grassroots still want him

COMMENT The three-term state chair says he is being urged to stay on.
Selangor set to gazette land for Seaport school

Selangor set to gazette land for Seaport school

UPDATED 4.58PM Its representative claims the state had agreed in principle.
Airlines to meet, National Aviation Policy mooted

Airlines to meet, National Aviation Policy mooted

UPDATED 2.45PM The airlines include MAS, AirAsia, Firefly and Malindo.
DAP: Use gambling tax for non-Malay purposes

DAP: Use gambling tax for non-Malay purposes

UPDATED 3.20PM This will ease concerns about non-halal revenue, it says.
Amendment move 'only a suggestion', says DAP

Amendment move 'only a suggestion', says DAP

UPDATED 12.40PM Anthony Loke says it would need buy-in from Pakatan.
They are citizens, stupid

They are citizens, stupid

Declaring to the world their stupidity.
24 injured after express bus overturns

24 injured after express bus overturns

DSP Zaldino Zaludin says the bus was heading for Johor Baru from Klang.
HK media mogul Run Run Shaw dies at 106

HK media mogul Run Run Shaw dies at 106

Shaw popularised kung-fu films and helped turn HK into 'Hollywood East'.
Penang CM rebukes sleepy-head councillor

Penang CM rebukes sleepy-head councillor

He had seen the MPPP rep dozing - during the swearing-in ceremony!
Putrajaya too tainted to be modelled after Medina

Putrajaya too tainted to be modelled after Medina

FREE YOURSAY 'No beer for Putrajaya, but corruption, cronyism, nepotism okay?'
NUCC is either a tiger or cat, it can't be both

NUCC is either a tiger or cat, it can't be both

FREE YOURSAY ‘Have the guts to say what is right; otherwise it’s lip-service.’
Why would anyone want to abuse 'Allah'?

Why would anyone want to abuse 'Allah'?

FREE YOURSAY 'And if someone does, he should be given the harshest punishment.’
Najib, enough of your double talk on 'Allah'

Najib, enough of your double talk on 'Allah'

FREE YOURSAY ‘He is caught in between the fanatics and the moderates.’
Selangor speaker gets death threat after 'fake' quote

Selangor speaker gets death threat after 'fake' quote

Hannah Yeoh denies making insensitive remark against a pregnant woman.