Archive - 19 January 2014

Anwar barred from entering Japan

Anwar barred from entering Japan

Anwar Ibrahim was turned away from Japan, despite having embassy clearance.
Reezal: Lee brought this on himself

Reezal: Lee brought this on himself

If Khai Loon had apologised, there would be no need to rally, he says.
'Hits on Father Lawrence are hits on Christians'

'Hits on Father Lawrence are hits on Christians'

Archbishop Murphy Pakiam said this in a letter read out today at Catholic churches.
Pro-PM rally held without police notice

Pro-PM rally held without police notice

Police say the organisers of the rally did not give 10 day advance notice.
Chong Wei claims 10th Malaysia Open title

Chong Wei claims 10th Malaysia Open title

He defeated Indonesia's Tommy Sugiarto to claim his 10th Malaysia Open title.
DAP: Umno shows two faces in ‘tudung’ incidents

DAP: Umno shows two faces in ‘tudung’ incidents

It was silent when it involved multinational companies but not in a local school incident.
MTEM wants to join gov't in battle against graft

MTEM wants to join gov't in battle against graft

'Corruption has become a threat to the function of our political system.'
Pahang sultan in good health, says MB

Pahang sultan in good health, says MB

'Tuanku is resting at IJN because his medical records are there,' says Adnan Yaakob.
Syarikat Air Terengganu to get tough on errant consumers

Syarikat Air Terengganu to get tough on errant consumers

The water cut would be carried out if they still failed to settle their bills.
Malaysian confirmed killed in Kabul suicide attack

Malaysian confirmed killed in Kabul suicide attack

The Malaysian was working as a consultant at the Afghanistan Finance Ministry.
Lee decries 'provocation' at pro-PM demo

Lee decries 'provocation' at pro-PM demo

Flash mob organiser Lee Khai Loon is not against demo but the roughness displayed.
MB to clarify PKNS 'confusion' soon

MB to clarify PKNS 'confusion' soon

He says there are 'technical errors' involved in Azmin's removal.
Guan Eng: DAP easier targets for Umno?

Guan Eng: DAP easier targets for Umno?

He says the state gov’t has no problem with the Umno rally if it’s peaceful.
Aziz Bari: Fatwa Council has no legal standing

Aziz Bari: Fatwa Council has no legal standing

Whatever it says about the Jan 2 Jais raid has no effect on anybody, he notes.
PSC's sincerity questioned by Dayaks

PSC's sincerity questioned by Dayaks

10,000 Dayaks were registered to work for the gov't. But how many were recruited?
Jati: Umno made a big mistake with Tian Chua

Jati: Umno made a big mistake with Tian Chua

The NGO says this will encourage more ‘insolent behaviour’ from the opposition.
‘Najib’s providing wrong economic prescriptions’

‘Najib’s providing wrong economic prescriptions’

COMMENT M’sia’s economic ills set to get worse as root causes not addressed.'
Kedah sultan: 'Allah' exclusive to Muslims

Kedah sultan: 'Allah' exclusive to Muslims

The matter was decided by the fatwa council in 1986, says the sultan.
Pakatan draws flak for not returning Bibles

Pakatan draws flak for not returning Bibles

MCA says the one week deadline to return the seized scriptures has passed.
Mukhriz: Neglecting populism can cost BN GE14

Mukhriz: Neglecting populism can cost BN GE14

It's not possible to win an election without being popular, says the Kedah MB.
Ku Nan blames Pakatan supporters for price hikes

Ku Nan blames Pakatan supporters for price hikes

'They are only good at tarnishing the government,' says Tengku Adnan.

'Freedom of expression not unknown to Islam'

'Freedom of expression not unknown to Islam'

IRF head Dr Ahmad Farouk says this is in stark contrast to today's reality.
Bible raid - federal gov't must not bow to state

Bible raid - federal gov't must not bow to state

COMMENT States must not encroach must into areas handled by federal constitution.
Najib told to get over 'kangkung phobia'

Najib told to get over 'kangkung phobia'

Kit Siang says BN should identify how the 'kangkung tsunami' came about.
Tit-for-tat and violence at pro-Najib rally

Tit-for-tat and violence at pro-Najib rally

UPDATED 1.50PM The retaliation against the PKR flash mob sees two attacked.
Fourth body recovered in Sarawak boat mishap

Fourth body recovered in Sarawak boat mishap

Seven people are still missing after the longboat capsized on the Batang Lassa.
PKR: Will Najib, IGP act against Umno's incitement?

PKR: Will Najib, IGP act against Umno's incitement?

UPDATED 2PM 'Threatening May 13 over kangkung jokes is no laughing matter.'
'Jais criticism faced backlash from PAS allies'

'Jais criticism faced backlash from PAS allies'

Jais' view of Islam is increasingly narrow, says PAS lawmaker Saari Sungib.
So now price hikes are Pakatan's fault?

So now price hikes are Pakatan's fault?

Ku Nan, whose middlemen are these who jack up prices, BN's or Pakatan's?
Kangkung Nation

Kangkung Nation

COMMENT We are shamed abroad once again, this time by the humble veggie.
Ling plays racial card in decrying PKFZ persecution

Ling plays racial card in decrying PKFZ persecution

FREE ‘They're all using the same playbook and playing their respective parts.’
Anwar caught between devil and deep blue sea

Anwar caught between devil and deep blue sea

FREE YOURSAY ‘Going by his waffle, all I can say is that Anwar wants to have it...’