Archive - 11 January 2014

'Perak Man' on display in Lenggong Valley from Feb 15

'Perak Man' on display in Lenggong Valley from Feb 15

The 10,000 year-old human skeleton will be placed at the Lenggong Archaeology Gallery.
Ministry probes hospital support service company

Ministry probes hospital support service company

A company which provides hospital support services is under probe by the Health Ministry.
Unity Dept moots closed-door dialogue on Allah row

Unity Dept moots closed-door dialogue on Allah row

The proposal is for Jais and Bible Society to find a solution to the row.
Sabah CM urges calm after shooting incidents in KK

Sabah CM urges calm after shooting incidents in KK

'The suspects went around targeting banks, hotels, beauty saloons, entertainment outlets...'
Return of ISA unlikely, says home minister

Return of ISA unlikely, says home minister

However, gov't will study the views of those who want to see ISA revived.
Mais claims Selangor gov't has no power over Jais

Mais claims Selangor gov't has no power over Jais

It says Jais is under Mais, which is only answerable to the S'gor sultan.
Isma ticks off Suhakam for backing Comango

Isma ticks off Suhakam for backing Comango

It should not be seen as being ‘immature’, says the Isma deputy president.
DAP slams kids gloves for Harussani

DAP slams kids gloves for Harussani

Meanwhile, Kit Siang notes that Father Lawrence gets an instant sedition probe.
Will liberalism cure malaise-ism?

Will liberalism cure malaise-ism?

We must lift our veil of ignorance first.
PKR questions Selangor MB Langat 2 U-turn

PKR questions Selangor MB Langat 2 U-turn

Jayakumar says the big worry is once the plant is operating, tariffs will be up.
Parents to reopen Seaport school on their own

Parents to reopen Seaport school on their own

The Seaport Tamil 'school under the trees' reclaims its building.
'Sosma good enough for national security threats'

'Sosma good enough for national security threats'

There seems to be no weaknesses so far, says minister Nancy Shukri.
Press freedom protest peaceful, why investigate?

Press freedom protest peaceful, why investigate?

UPDATED 5.20PM Red Pencil probe based on trivial technicalities, say journos.
Prudence the key to embracing 2014

Prudence the key to embracing 2014

COMMENT When all is said and done, it is still our duty to ensure sustainability.
Temporary disruption of ERL train services

Temporary disruption of ERL train services

UPDATED 7.30PM Due to the KL Sentral-Bandar Tasik Selatan overhead catenary line failure.
Don't add fuel to 'Allah' word fire, pleads Gerakan

Don't add fuel to 'Allah' word fire, pleads Gerakan

Human rights bureau chief urges both sides to rise above self-interest.
T'ganu, Kuantan flood victims moved to relief centres

T'ganu, Kuantan flood victims moved to relief centres

UPDATED 7.30PM Notably 155 people have been forced to evacuate their homes in Kemaman.
Perak mufti wants minister on Islam to resign

Perak mufti wants minister on Islam to resign

For failing to take action against The Herald's editor Lawrence Andrew.
Selangor freezes pay hikes for MB, exco

Selangor freezes pay hikes for MB, exco

UPDATED 3.13PM This includes the speaker and deputy, but not the Adun's salaries.
'Batu Puteh loss not due to corruption'

'Batu Puteh loss not due to corruption'

A researcher notes that the case lost by default due to failures of past leaders.
NUCC off to good start but can it be sustained?

NUCC off to good start but can it be sustained?

COMMENT NUCC must ensure it’s not used as a tool by an authoritarian regime.
CJ: Too early to decide on full bench for 'Allah' case

CJ: Too early to decide on full bench for 'Allah' case

We can't jump stages in a leave application, Chief Justice Arifin Zakaria says.
One does not simply stop the 'Allah' train-wreck

One does not simply stop the 'Allah' train-wreck

COMMENT Only the party that started the issue can stop its progress. But will it?
'Holy water won't turn Muslims into Christians'

'Holy water won't turn Muslims into Christians'

'No such thing as going to church and suddenly turning Christian.'
'Sultan's decree irrelevant to non-Muslim faiths'

'Sultan's decree irrelevant to non-Muslim faiths'

The debate continues with Aziz Bari throwing his weight behind non-interference.
IGP's ISA proposal a slap in Najib's face, says Pua

IGP's ISA proposal a slap in Najib's face, says Pua

UPDATED 3.15PM IGP is mocking PM Najib's 'world's best democracy' claim.
Allah as ally and alibi

Allah as ally and alibi

The whole 'Allah' concept too complex for BN.
Syed Husin: We are through with ISA

Syed Husin: We are through with ISA

The ex-detainee denounces the clamour for the law's restoration.
PM, whose fault is it then? The rakyat's?

PM, whose fault is it then? The rakyat's?

FREE YOURSAY 'You have not been prudent in managing our resources.'
Mahathir, self-praise is no praise

Mahathir, self-praise is no praise

FREE YOURSAY ‘He didn’t need fancy jets. But he needed Twin Towers, Proton.’
IGP's loyalty is not to Umno, but the constitution

IGP's loyalty is not to Umno, but the constitution

FREE YOURSAY ‘They have gone beyond double talk - it's triple talk now.’
Dr M’s daughter 'not hurt' by Herald editor

Dr M’s daughter 'not hurt' by Herald editor

FREE YOURSAY ‘Is Allah in the peninsula different from Allah in Sabah and Sarawak?’
Selangor MB ousts Azmin from PKNS

Selangor MB ousts Azmin from PKNS

The letter informing Azmin of his removal was sent at 11am yesterday.