Archive - 17 January 2014

Too much politics breeds immaturity, says Nancy

Too much politics breeds immaturity, says Nancy

'I think politicians should not be politicising things too much,' she says.
SEB: Electricity in Sabah to be restored after 6pm

SEB: Electricity in Sabah to be restored after 6pm

Power in Ranau, Tawau, Labuan, Keningau, and Semporna had been fully restored.
Anwar breaks silence on Penang's '40 words ban'

Anwar breaks silence on Penang's '40 words ban'

‘We must make sure there’s no high-handedness,’ he says.
Rule of law, not rule by law

Rule of law, not rule by law

Oriental Hearts and Minds Study Institute (OHMSI) demands that Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, as chairperson of BN, make a clear stand on the recent raid by Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor (Jais) on the Bible Society of Malaysia’s (BSM’s) premises.
PSM: Nepali workers’ protest a cry for help

PSM: Nepali workers’ protest a cry for help

With three deaths in a month, a probe into their situation is warranted, it says.
'Why protest church in Tanjung Karang now?'

'Why protest church in Tanjung Karang now?'

Khalid Samad says this shows that Umno members are hypocrites.
Terengganu plans to buy amphibious vehicles

Terengganu plans to buy amphibious vehicles

'During the floods, they will be used to evacuate flood victims,' says Ahmad Said.
'Don't fry Chinese over kangkung fiasco'

'Don't fry Chinese over kangkung fiasco'

Gov't and pro-BN bloggers should act on deeper issues, rather than find blame.
AGC looks down on Chinese leaders, says Ling

AGC looks down on Chinese leaders, says Ling

Ling Liong Sik finally vents his pent-up anger over his PKFZ trial.
'Putrajaya using ROS to destroy Borneo parties'

'Putrajaya using ROS to destroy Borneo parties'

Sabah Star chief Jeffrey Kitingan says this is a move to split the natives.
Kangkung will now get you a cuppa coffee

Kangkung will now get you a cuppa coffee

Riding on the PM-inspired craze, a café in PJ offered this promo.
Apologies accepted, tudung fiasco wraps up

Apologies accepted, tudung fiasco wraps up

UPDATED 11.20PM Meanwhile, Teo Nie Ching says don't turn it into a racial matter.
'Selangor Umno 'Allah’ roadshow will up tension'

'Selangor Umno 'Allah’ roadshow will up tension'

PM is urged to break silence or be seen as encouraging racial tension.
Malaysia kicks off 2014 at 154th place in Fifa ranking

Malaysia kicks off 2014 at 154th place in Fifa ranking

In South-East Asia, our football is near bottom at 7th position.
Do Perkasa and Isma really deserve 'applause'?

Do Perkasa and Isma really deserve 'applause'?

COMMENT Umno see them as key to the survival of its supremacy.
Education beyond 'kangkung-ism'

Education beyond 'kangkung-ism'

On de-schooling and re-schooling society.
Bishop says 'Allah' debate is liberating

Bishop says 'Allah' debate is liberating

Catholic prelate says the discourse will loosen bondage to superstition.
PAS: Khairy’s wrong that inflation merely seasonal

PAS: Khairy’s wrong that inflation merely seasonal

It says he doesn’t realise hike on greens is due to sustained inflationary pressure.
No proof MB will upgrade GiatMara school, says Noh

No proof MB will upgrade GiatMara school, says Noh

The Tanjung Karang MP says the school wasn’t given an option to upgrade.
Moderate but lively Thaipusam this year

Moderate but lively Thaipusam this year

Every centimetre of Batu Caves was packed with people since early today.
Fuming nitric acids almost destroy Kulai factory

Fuming nitric acids almost destroy Kulai factory

There were no casualties as the factory had not started operating.
Two Perak housewives succumb to dengue

Two Perak housewives succumb to dengue

The two women had experienced fever, headaches, joint pains and nausea
Fatwa Council: Jais right to confiscate Bibles

Fatwa Council: Jais right to confiscate Bibles

As such, Jais does not need to return them to the Bible Society of Malaysia, it added.
Family refloats whale stranded in Bintulu

Family refloats whale stranded in Bintulu

Rosmiros Mesral says it moved after her son poured water on it.
Fuming residents demand Jerip quit his post

Fuming residents demand Jerip quit his post

They’re incensed over stinking garbage, piling up since December.
MACC plan to make 'living beyond means' illegal

MACC plan to make 'living beyond means' illegal

Han Chee Rull says the panel's proposal is similar to a law in Hong Kong.
PSM queries Terengganu MB's role in Antarctica trip

PSM queries Terengganu MB's role in Antarctica trip

Youth chief Edwin Michael blows cold over the actual merits of such a trip.
For ex-cop, the past returned to haunt him

For ex-cop, the past returned to haunt him

FREE YOURSAY ‘Hey, Jude... karma has a way of kicking you in the face.’
PM's moderation all talk abroad, silence at home

PM's moderation all talk abroad, silence at home

While trumpeting it abroad, he quietly allows extremism to fester here.
'Allah' row did more harm than good, survey finds

'Allah' row did more harm than good, survey finds

UPDATED 12.30PM No political party benefited from the 'Allah' row.
Umno Youth, so it's okay to punch a minister?

Umno Youth, so it's okay to punch a minister?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Don't try to turn it into a racist issue to save Najib's face.’
Umno rep blasts  PKR flash mob leader

Umno rep blasts PKR flash mob leader

The rep warns that such acts would spark anger, and chaos could happen.
A crisis manufactured by Putrajaya

A crisis manufactured by Putrajaya

FREE YOURSAY ‘Umno is now waiting for Pakatan's move on the issue.’
Giving Anwar enough rope to hang himself

Giving Anwar enough rope to hang himself

FREE YOURSAY 'Pakatan has to show real change, not mere sloganeering.'
Jais’s fuzzy chain of command

Jais’s fuzzy chain of command

COMMENT This is a religious agency which answers to two different bosses.
MACC panel chief: 'Gutless' claim unfounded

MACC panel chief: 'Gutless' claim unfounded

Hadenan Abd Jalil says MACC has charged and convicted many politicians.
I like to eat kangkung, says Najib

I like to eat kangkung, says Najib

The prime minister says certain quarters should not make fun of the matter.
Ambiga dares PM to declare his assets

Ambiga dares PM to declare his assets

She says Najib must show his commitment towards stamping out graft.