Archive - 20 January 2014

Anifah denies gov't hand behind Anwar's Japan exit

Anifah denies gov't hand behind Anwar's Japan exit

The Japanese government can deny entry to any it deems ‘undesirable’.
Gag order issued over verdict on ex-sultanah

Gag order issued over verdict on ex-sultanah

The grounds are that the court is bound by the Johor fatwa committee's edict.
Cabbies want Spad to reinstate KLIA surcharge

Cabbies want Spad to reinstate KLIA surcharge

They say it’s unfair the RM12 surcharge to KLIA is abolished, but not to LCCT.
GM of PKNS transferred, probe on Azmin's removal

GM of PKNS transferred, probe on Azmin's removal

UPDATED 7.25PM He's been shifted to the S’gor state secretariat with immediate effect.
We will survive, says Proton on competition

We will survive, says Proton on competition

Mohd Khamil Jamil says Proton will continue to be relevant.
Perkasa: Kangkung furore can spark May 13 repeat

Perkasa: Kangkung furore can spark May 13 repeat

Its info chief says this might happen if it continues to be played up.
'Gov't can't afford to bring down excise duties now'

'Gov't can't afford to bring down excise duties now'

Minister Mustapa Mohamed says this is due to the current budget deficit.
'Umno’s racist slant on flash mob belittles PM'

'Umno’s racist slant on flash mob belittles PM'

MCA says the claim that the Chinese were insulting Malay leaders reflects on the PM.
Government to go back to AP drawing board

Government to go back to AP drawing board

International Trade and Industry Ministry is to commission a study after CNY.
Minister: We've the brains to overcome price hikes

Minister: We've the brains to overcome price hikes

UPDATED 5.59PM Shafie Apdal insists the gov't is able to manage the situation.
Shafie: I've not stopped building roads in Kelantan

Shafie: I've not stopped building roads in Kelantan

UPDATED 6.10PM This is over Selangor ordering the closure of a GiatMara centre.
Floods in Jakarta force 30,000 to be evacuated

Floods in Jakarta force 30,000 to be evacuated

Soldiers were deployed to help nearly 50,000 folk in the sprawling city.
Banned 'Wolf' raises Perkasa's hackles

Banned 'Wolf' raises Perkasa's hackles

UPDATED 6.45PM An NGO bemoans how could a Malay Muslim make such a film.
Remains of Malaysian to be flown home from Kabul soon

Remains of Malaysian to be flown home from Kabul soon

Gnanathurai was working as the London-based group’s budget policy and reform adviser.
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Lee's parents not spared in kangkung strike back

Lee's parents not spared in kangkung strike back

After organising a kangkung-themed protest, he is being hit by nasty messages.
'Malay' Mat Sabu 'not insulted' by flash mob

'Malay' Mat Sabu 'not insulted' by flash mob

The PAS deputy head blames the premier for ‘starting the issue in the first place’.
'Najib quick on kangkung but mum on Allah'

'Najib quick on kangkung but mum on Allah'

Cabinet promised a decision on the 10-point solution weeks ago.
Dense fog hits New Delhi, disrupting flights and trains

Dense fog hits New Delhi, disrupting flights and trains

Around 31 trains en-route to Delhi were running late, while four were rescheduled.
DAP lodges police report against blogger

DAP lodges police report against blogger

The blogger had allegedly linked the tudung incident with the party.
DAP: Where did subsidy for KR1M stores go?

DAP: Where did subsidy for KR1M stores go?

Prices in KR1M stores in Sabah are higher than in some non-subsidised shops.
Protesting is fine, but why the need for violence?

Protesting is fine, but why the need for violence?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Looking to start tension is a dangerous strategy.’
Jho Low credited in 'Wolf of Wall Street' movie

Jho Low credited in 'Wolf of Wall Street' movie

UPDATED 2.40PM The businessman gets special thanks in the closing credits.
Outrage over killing of foreign workers

Outrage over killing of foreign workers

Migrant Care demands action after Johor police kill three Indonesians.
Death toll in Sarawak boat mishap rises to eight

Death toll in Sarawak boat mishap rises to eight

Three passengers of the ill-fated longboat which capsized are still missing
Miti: Cars to cost 20-30pct less by 2018

Miti: Cars to cost 20-30pct less by 2018

UPDATED 6.35PM Manufacturing licences are liberalised from today.
Help hawkers lower prices, DAP and MCA tell gov’t

Help hawkers lower prices, DAP and MCA tell gov’t

The public would benefit if hawkers can keep their operation costs down, they say.
'God' problem erupts, tarnishing moderate image

'God' problem erupts, tarnishing moderate image

A long tussle over who can say ‘Allah’ in Malaysia has flared anew.
Cheated in 6P, migrants 'at risk again' from raids

Cheated in 6P, migrants 'at risk again' from raids

MTUC says that police reports lodged by the workers on the issue remain unresolved.
Withdraw Japan's 'Anwar report', PKR tells Najib

Withdraw Japan's 'Anwar report', PKR tells Najib

UPDATED 5.05PM It condemns the latest 'attack' against Anwar Ibrahim.
Thayaparan to launch his 'first and last' book

Thayaparan to launch his 'first and last' book

INTERVIEW The ex-navy commander says secularism is the best solution.
'Pakatan price hikes' is Umno's kangkung logic

'Pakatan price hikes' is Umno's kangkung logic

FREE YOURSAY 'Umno cronies monopolise rice and sugar and so prices keep on...'


Appeals over Rights Day walk arrests dismissed

Appeals over Rights Day walk arrests dismissed

UPDATED 2.50PM The  High Court decision that the arrests were unlawful stands.
A special court on native land is needed

A special court on native land is needed

This is urgently needed to resolve grabbing of such lands by the Sarawak gov’t, says PKR.
Disappointing visit to Penang Waterfall temple

Disappointing visit to Penang Waterfall temple

My visit to the Penang Waterfall Hilltop Murugan temple for Thaipusam this year ended up being disappointing yet again. The charge for coconut archanai was RM5, the normal price being RM3. Each coconut cost between RM1.80 or at most RM2.
'Auto-pilot' BN will tear M'sia to bits, says Ong

'Auto-pilot' BN will tear M'sia to bits, says Ong

UPDATED 12.05PM 'Najib has to get back in the driver's seat and stop the threats.'
Anti-money-laundering push should target leaders

Anti-money-laundering push should target leaders

COMMENT State and federal ministers should be first to be scrutinised.
March of the Umno Baruputras

March of the Umno Baruputras

Penguins and their human counterparts.
Lament for a vanishing genre

Lament for a vanishing genre

REVIEW S Thayaparan's musings reveal the waning of the multicultural type.
Umno bent on sowing seeds of hatred

Umno bent on sowing seeds of hatred

FREE YOURSAY ‘State rep Lee Khai Loon is from PKR not DAP. So why blame DAP?’
So Umno is admitting it started May 13 riot

So Umno is admitting it started May 13 riot

FREE YOURSAY ‘Indeed, Umno never fails to threaten the Chinese with...’