Archive - 8 January 2014

MB: Kedah govt reiterates 'Allah' exclusive to Muslims

MB: Kedah govt reiterates 'Allah' exclusive to Muslims

Mukhriz Mahathir says use of the word by those of other faiths there is isolated.
Scomi Energy wins RM90mil Petronas contracts

Scomi Energy wins RM90mil Petronas contracts

The contract awards are for a three-year period for  work in Myanmar commencing 2013.
Poor drainage cause of Jln Mahameru landslide

Poor drainage cause of Jln Mahameru landslide

D uring heavy rain, water doesn't flow into the ditch but seeps into the ground.
Apologise for defending Jais, MCA tells S'gor exco

Apologise for defending Jais, MCA tells S'gor exco

It says Salleh Mukhyi is 'fueling' religious tensions by backing the Jais raid on bibles.
Jais SOP revised, must refer to exco

Jais SOP revised, must refer to exco

Jail must now inform the exco whenever it acts on sensitive issues.
Anwar suit settlement 'twisted', says Chandra

Anwar suit settlement 'twisted', says Chandra

He says 'irresponsible quarters' have 'twisted' the court settlement.
Witness: Security forces had only seconds to respond

Witness: Security forces had only seconds to respond

The group shouted, 'Tiger! Berambus kau dari sini. Ini bumi kami!'
MB orders Jais to consult Home Ministry

MB orders Jais to consult Home Ministry

If the seized copies of the Bible fulfil the 10-point solution, they will be returned.
AG seeks further probe on Herald editor

AG seeks further probe on Herald editor

The Chambers returns the investigation papers, and orders a more detailed probe.
Rela duo jailed over robbery bid at Wan Junaidi's house

Rela duo jailed over robbery bid at Wan Junaidi's house

Aloi Ali, 42, and Nurul Azmie Tahir, 30, pleaded guilty before magistrate Maris Agan.
NFC's Salleh applies to defer CBT case

NFC's Salleh applies to defer CBT case

The High Court had set March 19 for case management of the appeal.
Educate your son, Reezal tells Kit Siang

Educate your son, Reezal tells Kit Siang

Penang Umno's No 2 accuses Guan Eng of playing the role of an instigator.
MTUC lauds restrictions on foreign help move

MTUC lauds restrictions on foreign help move

Deputy sec-gen A Balasubramaniam notes that they were lowering the wage rate.
Comango banned, Home Ministry says it's 'illegal'

Comango banned, Home Ministry says it's 'illegal'

UPDATED 7.16PM Reason: It's not registered under the Societies Act 1966.
Fancy an Ah Jib Gor ang pow for CNY?

Fancy an Ah Jib Gor ang pow for CNY?

Last CNY, the PM was a drumming sensation. Now, he appears on red packets.
10-point fix 'impotent' in most states

10-point fix 'impotent' in most states

ANALYSIS It's not a piece of legislation so lacks legal bite, explains a lawyer.
Fears of another landslide at Bukit Tunku

Fears of another landslide at Bukit Tunku

No soil movement had been detected so far, Samsol Maarif Saibani tells reporters.
Sungai Dua folk want MPSP to address stench problem

Sungai Dua folk want MPSP to address stench problem

Hussin Yunus says the problem has also affected the health of residents.
Special panel formed to deal with temple issues

Special panel formed to deal with temple issues

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng will be heading the committee for now.
April 14 hearing of Nurul's suit against Utusan

April 14 hearing of Nurul's suit against Utusan

She alleges that Utusan had twisted her statement on the religious freedom of the Malays.
2014-01-08

2014-01-08

DAP to cops: Question provocateurs, not priest

DAP to cops: Question provocateurs, not priest

Those preaching religious hatred should feel the heat, its sec-gen says.
Gov't urged to shut down symbol of ISA cruelty

Gov't urged to shut down symbol of ISA cruelty

GMI wants the gov't to prove its sincerity and close down the Kamunting camp.
Peaceful street protests should be allowed

Peaceful street protests should be allowed

Recently, a picture of a recent street protest held in Hong Kong captioned ‘Thousands rally for Hong Kong democracy’, appeared in world news page 23 of The Star on Jan 2, 2014.
Feb 28 set for mention of Alvivi's case

Feb 28 set for mention of Alvivi's case

They are facing a charge over a picture of them eating 'bak kut teh'.
Is Iskandar cooling off?

Is Iskandar cooling off?

KINIBIZ Will the special zone be able to sustain its momentum?
'Greater divide by segregating sin taxes'

'Greater divide by segregating sin taxes'

Gerakan Youth says Loke’s suggestion will be at the 'expense' of Muslims.
Seditious to use 'Allah' but not for inciting killing?

Seditious to use 'Allah' but not for inciting killing?

Tony Pua says the Perak mufti was not even quizzed over his suggestion.
Kadir Jasin: Najib criticism is for country's good

Kadir Jasin: Najib criticism is for country's good

The ex-NST group editor defends his comments on the PM's economic measures.
PAS MP advises DAP trio 'not to interfere'

PAS MP advises DAP trio 'not to interfere'

Not for them to propose change to Selangor enactment, says Khalid Samad.
Dr M sees no harm in rocking Putrajaya if...

Dr M sees no harm in rocking Putrajaya if...

He is against liquor and lewd shows. But he says a little entertainment is fine.
Rafizi: Spending on GST drive defeats the purpose

Rafizi: Spending on GST drive defeats the purpose

UPDATED 1.15PM He says the aim of the new tax is to reduce the deficit.
'Raja Ropiaah gets free money under void deal'

'Raja Ropiaah gets free money under void deal'

UPDATED 1.30PM The contract was for the defence education centre, says Rafizi.
Two lanes of landslide-hit Jln Mahameru reopened

Two lanes of landslide-hit Jln Mahameru reopened

A landslide at 5.20pm yesterday caused earth to cascade down a slope.
Nine killed in western India train fire

Nine killed in western India train fire

We recovered nine bodies from three affected coaches, says a spokesperson.
Heating up for change

Heating up for change

It's time we tell our own stories.
SEB's gifts of pigs considered an insult

SEB's gifts of pigs considered an insult

Villages have lodged two police reports over the alleged bribery.
SUPP to expel Sibu branch head?

SUPP to expel Sibu branch head?

The central working committee is 'set to kick out Wong Soon Koh'.
PTPTN to lodge report over loan write-off joke

PTPTN to lodge report over loan write-off joke

Its chair says the FB page owner had ridiculed loan repayments.
MBPJ's explanation doesn't hold water

MBPJ's explanation doesn't hold water

FREE YOURSAY ‘The timing says a lot about MBPJ’s intention.’
Sabah PKR veep backs Mkini brick campaign

Sabah PKR veep backs Mkini brick campaign

Dr Roland Chia lauds the portal for educating M'sians on being truthful.
Isma: No persecution, Bible raid is spot on

Isma: No persecution, Bible raid is spot on

It was aimed at ‘extremists who are out to provoke Muslims'.
'Sure the Bahasa Bible is only for Christians?'

'Sure the Bahasa Bible is only for Christians?'

BM is mainly used by Malays, notes the Syariah Lawyers Association.
So it's now called Hard-ly Rock Cafe

So it's now called Hard-ly Rock Cafe

FREE YOURSAY ‘Alternatively, Hard Nasyid Cafe does have a nice ring to it.’
Gambling tax another issue to divide the nation?

Gambling tax another issue to divide the nation?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Sin tax should be used judiciously without racial or...’
Marina is defending constitution against Dr M

Marina is defending constitution against Dr M

FREE YOURSAY ‘She is right, you don't dignify idiotic comments with a reply.’