Archive - 13 January 2014

Jais' new head accepts 'sensitive matter' directive

Jais' new head accepts 'sensitive matter' directive

‘We will follow, no problem,’ says Ahmad Zaharin Mohd Saad today.
Selangor PKR wants MB to explain Azmin's removal

Selangor PKR wants MB to explain Azmin's removal

State PKR secretary says Khalid's decision was made without party input.
Did the government lie?

Did the government lie?

Leadership always requires moral authority.
Presma to be queried on proposed food price increase

Presma to be queried on proposed food price increase

Presma says its members had been bearing fuel and sugar price increases since 2009.
NST ordered to pay RM200k to Kayveas

NST ordered to pay RM200k to Kayveas

The court finds NST liable for defamation over an article on PPP funds.
Guan Eng: Acquittal shows that justice is the victim

Guan Eng: Acquittal shows that justice is the victim

‘Our legal system ceases to function if we allow misuse of public funds...’
NGOs: Selangor local councils essentially not functioning

NGOs: Selangor local councils essentially not functioning

UPDATED 5.50PM This is because the state delayed appointing councillors, they say.
Floods force closure of 15 schools in Kelantan

Floods force closure of 15 schools in Kelantan

A total of 1,423 people had been evacuated in Kelantan as of today.
'IGP, forget ISA, focus on better policing'

'IGP, forget ISA, focus on better policing'

PKR, BN politicians pan Khalid's desire to see the return of the security law.
Twitterjaya fries PM over 'kangkung' remark

Twitterjaya fries PM over 'kangkung' remark

PM's poorly executed speech on volatility of food prices is now a widespread joke.
DAP asked to clean MCA's mess over 'Allah' fallout

DAP asked to clean MCA's mess over 'Allah' fallout

Pakatan is in power in S'gor now, so end problem by amending the law, DAP told.
2014-01-13

2014-01-13

Penang Gerakan mourns death of ex-leader Tan Gim Hwa

Penang Gerakan mourns death of ex-leader Tan Gim Hwa

Oh Tong Keong says he remembered Tan as a founding member of Gerakan.
Dr M's ex-deputy rejects ISA revival

Dr M's ex-deputy rejects ISA revival

UPDATED 6.20PM Musa Hitam warns about reviving the security law.
Non-stop commuter train services for Thaipusam

Non-stop commuter train services for Thaipusam

The train services are meant to help promote 'Visit Malaysia Year 2014'.
Kota Belud MP okay with two laws on 'Allah'

Kota Belud MP okay with two laws on 'Allah'

Go ahead, says Abdul Rahman Dahlan, if it helps harmony and unity.
Zul Noordin: God is Tuhan, not Allah

Zul Noordin: God is Tuhan, not Allah

The Perkasa leader says the issue is not about religion but language.
PAS sec-gen withdrawing sex tape claim, says Umno

PAS sec-gen withdrawing sex tape claim, says Umno

UPDATED 4.05PM Mustafa Ali says what he meant was 'Umno blogger', not 'Umno'.
Survey puts fraud at 'quite dangerous' level in M'sia

Survey puts fraud at 'quite dangerous' level in M'sia

UPDATED 3.55PM Bribery and graft are also common, say respondents.
'Will Perakians be denied choice of state gov’t?'

'Will Perakians be denied choice of state gov’t?'

DAP says not allowing the Lubok Merbok election petition to go to trial denies justice.
Kamalanathan allegedly punched by upset teacher

Kamalanathan allegedly punched by upset teacher

UPDATED 4.10PM He reportedly could not help in getting a transfer for the teacher.
Applause to Christian Ibans for making a stand

Applause to Christian Ibans for making a stand

FREE YOURSAY ' Seizing the Malay Bible is bad enough. Seizing the Iban ‘Bup Kudus’...'
Iskandar graft eroding investor confidence

Iskandar graft eroding investor confidence

In saying this, DAP also asks why bribery charge against the ex-CEO was modified.
Rep: Hisham must take blame for derailments

Rep: Hisham must take blame for derailments

Eight trains have derailed in the peninsula over the past one year.
Tian Chua, Umno settle 'intrusion' suit

Tian Chua, Umno settle 'intrusion' suit

UPDATED 2.25PM The Batu MP agrees to drop the article in Keadilan.com.
Comango rep dares authorities to arrest her

Comango rep dares authorities to arrest her

UPDATED 12.40PM The gov't 'will be embarrassed' if the case goes to court.
Army couple withdraws suit against Raja Petra

Army couple withdraws suit against Raja Petra

UPDATED 3.45PM The blogger had claimed the pair were involved in Altantuya's murder.
'MCA, corruption takes two to tango'

'MCA, corruption takes two to tango'

A veteran journalist tells MCA to stay out of the cabinet if it has nothing to contribute.
Is 'Allah' furore Umno’s survival strategy?

Is 'Allah' furore Umno’s survival strategy?

Will Sikhs and Bahai who use ‘Allah’ for God become pawns for Umno’s survival?
On Selangor water firms, it's up to Putrajaya now

On Selangor water firms, it's up to Putrajaya now

KINIBIZ Is the dip in Puncak Niaga Holdings' stock warranted?
NFC sues Nurul, Saifuddin over Eco City claims

NFC sues Nurul, Saifuddin over Eco City claims

UPDATED 1.35PM They deny that cow project funds were linked to the project.
After card swallowed, irate man damages seven ATMs

After card swallowed, irate man damages seven ATMs

A man vented his anger and damaged seven ATMs at a bank in Menglembu.
Malaysia’s Lee Kuan Yew

Malaysia’s Lee Kuan Yew

None other than Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Now Kong Choy walks free from PKFZ scandal

Now Kong Choy walks free from PKFZ scandal

UPDATED 2.06PM The prosecution drops the charges against the ex-MCA deputy chief.
Bersih: Rallies just one of many solutions

Bersih: Rallies just one of many solutions

INTERVIEW Maria Chin Abdullah says fresh plans will take the agenda forward.
Khairy, go look in the mirror

Khairy, go look in the mirror

FREE YOURSAY 'BN leaders hear and say things they like, not what the raykat want.'
Will Jais raid Sikh temples as well?

Will Jais raid Sikh temples as well?

FREE YOURSAY ‘The sultan has decreed all non-Muslims can’t use ‘Allah’.’
Boo joins anti-Kit Siang casualty list

Boo joins anti-Kit Siang casualty list

COMMENT The Johor DAP head tastes from the bitter cup of defeat.
'Has PM forgotten oil royalty for Kelantan?'

'Has PM forgotten oil royalty for Kelantan?'

Former exco member Husam Musa seeks a progress report on the pledge.