Archive - 14 January 2014

Open letter to YB Anwar Ibrahim

Open letter to YB Anwar Ibrahim

Greetings YB Anwar Ibrahim,

I sincerely thank you for being the voice of change in this country, you have given Malaysians a chance to voice their grievances through street protests and the ballot boxes as observed through the 2008 and 2009 general elections and Bersih rallies.
Cost of breakfast in KL 'still reasonable'

Cost of breakfast in KL 'still reasonable'

Cost of plain nasi lemak still RM1.50, Bernama finds after random survey.
Selangor discriminating against Malays, says Umno

Selangor discriminating against Malays, says Umno

Sohaimi Shahadan raps the state for 'closing down' a Giat Mara centre.
Crew suspended for criticising MAS reinstated

Crew suspended for criticising MAS reinstated

All but one has suspension lifted, but receive warning letters.
Will cabinet finally decide on 'Allah' row?

Will cabinet finally decide on 'Allah' row?

A decision was to have been made last week, but nothing has been said since.
Still no inquest a year after custodial death

Still no inquest a year after custodial death

Suaram says this is the reason why a permanent coroner's court is crucial.
Idris Jala told to quit over 'Allah' fiasco

Idris Jala told to quit over 'Allah' fiasco

Since the 10-point solution is not respected, he is being told to resign.
Isma: Defend teacher's right to wear tudung

Isma: Defend teacher's right to wear tudung

A Muslim NGO urges Deputy Education Minister P Kamalanathan to act.
Penang's transport system inefficient, says expert

Penang's transport system inefficient, says expert

He says is also 'costly and unjust', and Penangites deserve better.
Guan Eng urges nation to battle graft

Guan Eng urges nation to battle graft

The Penang CM outlines six steps for the nation to redeem its economic integrity.
Malaysian woman dies in Marina Bay suites fire

Malaysian woman dies in Marina Bay suites fire

The fire had occurred just after 10pm yesterday on the 65th floor.
Agong urges Muslims to harmonise differing views

Agong urges Muslims to harmonise differing views

The Maulidur Rasul celebration began with a procession of 13,598 participants.
Proposal for ISA's return plainly dumb

Proposal for ISA's return plainly dumb

COMMENT Dubious old law was buried in 2011 for good and for keeps.
Saifuddin Abdullah urges EC's resignation

Saifuddin Abdullah urges EC's resignation

There is a need for a new EC chair that 'does not speak on behalf of BN'.
Najib's brother recalls dad's frugal ways

Najib's brother recalls dad's frugal ways

Nazir remembers how his father, the second PM, was prudent with public funds.
DAP finally announces move to sue ROS

DAP finally announces move to sue ROS

The party will drag ROS to court over the recognition of its new leadership.
Axe AG over PKFZ foul-up, says DAP

Axe AG over PKFZ foul-up, says DAP

DAP wants the AG's head to roll for not securing convictions in the cases.
PKR issues a 'water' warning

PKR issues a 'water' warning

UPDATED 3.20PM The government must not use its powers to raise water tariffs.
Cops to blame for woes at rallies, says Suaram

Cops to blame for woes at rallies, says Suaram

Himpunan Hijau and Blackout505 were peaceful, because police were at bay.
Kenyah people display true universality

Kenyah people display true universality

COMMENT New Year with them was a reminder of how we can make M'sia better.
More evacuated in Pasir Mas as river overflows

More evacuated in Pasir Mas as river overflows

At as 8am today, 2,593 people had been moved out of their homes.
For fresh grads, making do is all there is

For fresh grads, making do is all there is

With high costs cutting into low earning power, young M’sians are struggling.
Cops arrest man claiming to be sultan of Malacca

Cops arrest man claiming to be sultan of Malacca

UPDATED 5PM Raja Noor Jan is being probed under the Sedition Act.
Can Maria Chin live up to Ambiga's standard?

Can Maria Chin live up to Ambiga's standard?

INTERVIEW For this new leader of Bersih, it is activities that count.
Now everyone in PKFZ case is free, who's left?

Now everyone in PKFZ case is free, who's left?

FREE YOURSAY 'The only thing that stays is the great big debt we all have to pay.'
So now corruption is also just perception?

So now corruption is also just perception?

FREE YOURSAY 'Plenty of news on corruption because there's so much of it.'
'10-point architect Idris Jala must stand up'

'10-point architect Idris Jala must stand up'

'Idris Jala... must declare (his position) or else he is not fit to be a Christian.'
Three PMs, three broken promises on 'Allah'

Three PMs, three broken promises on 'Allah'

Two similar solutions under different PMs in the past also fell apart.