Archive - 24 January 2014

Foundation denies organising MB’s visit to Antarctica

Foundation denies organising MB’s visit to Antarctica

YDSM says Ahmad Said's visit is not linked to its programme.
PM: No decision yet to sell RON95 only to those eligible

PM: No decision yet to sell RON95 only to those eligible

RON95 petrol now sells for RM2.10 per litre (with a subsidy of 63 sen).
BR1M 3.0 payment to be distributed in mid-February

BR1M 3.0 payment to be distributed in mid-February

The PM says the distribution of BR1M 3.0 would lighten the people's burden.
Umno nudges Najib on 'Allah' with protest

Umno nudges Najib on 'Allah' with protest

UPDATED 8PM Over 1,000 members 'show support' for Najib at the party HQ.
Najib: 'Allah' ban stands in states with such laws

Najib: 'Allah' ban stands in states with such laws

UPDATED 7.10PM The PM finally breaks his silence on the 'Allah' controversy.
Kuala Krai folk don sweaters as temperature drops

Kuala Krai folk don sweaters as temperature drops

The mercury is showing 17 degrees Celsius in Kuala Krai.
Act against MIC treasurer-general, Karpal urges AG

Act against MIC treasurer-general, Karpal urges AG

This follows V Ramanan's conviction for cheating a psychiatrist of RM5.5mil.
Reputation at stake, will the princess survive?

Reputation at stake, will the princess survive?

ANALYSIS Will petition to annul marriage destroy Nurul’s political career?
Jamil Khir: Fatwa Council not used to stifle dissent

Jamil Khir: Fatwa Council not used to stifle dissent

The minister says that the council was just carrying out its responsibility.
Third probe over Aziz Bari's remark in two years

Third probe over Aziz Bari's remark in two years

FREE Police once again question two Malaysiakini staffers over his statement.
DAP: Sarawak gov’t giving leased land to cronies

DAP: Sarawak gov’t giving leased land to cronies

It says 7,000 acres around Betong town have been earmarked for them.
For rakyat, sultan buys RM750k plate number

For rakyat, sultan buys RM750k plate number

He says the money will eventually be channelled back to the people.
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2014-01-24

Where have all the leaders gone?

Where have all the leaders gone?

Either short in supply, or on long leave.
Kit Siang to meet critics over ‘kangkung’ issue

Kit Siang to meet critics over ‘kangkung’ issue

The event is to be held at the party HQ at 7 or 8pm next Tuesday.
'Wear-and-tear' found in Zacharevic's art work

'Wear-and-tear' found in Zacharevic's art work

He says it could probably be because many people had posed with it.
'Jais is free to act for the sake of Islam'

'Jais is free to act for the sake of Islam'

Mais raps PAS MP Khalid Samad for calling them merely a political tool.
'Is Allah deal a solution with no solution?'

'Is Allah deal a solution with no solution?'

UPDATED 2.59PM Teresa Kok says not enforcing the pact is pointless.
'Don't fall for BN economic mismanagement traps'

'Don't fall for BN economic mismanagement traps'

MP SPEAKS Rise in minimum wage for M’sian workers can offset rising prices.
KJ and Ku Nan deny RON95 only for the poor

KJ and Ku Nan deny RON95 only for the poor

Khairy slams reports by The Star and New Straits Times, saying they are 'spins'.
Abim asks Sinar Harian to cancel debate on 'Allah'

Abim asks Sinar Harian to cancel debate on 'Allah'

UPDATED 2.25PM An Islamic youth group says the issue is too complicated.
Kadir: PM has to change or he could be removed

Kadir: PM has to change or he could be removed

UPDATED 1.35PM Najib should listen more to the ‘crying pain’ of the people.
Ambiga: Enter 10-point deal as consent order

Ambiga: Enter 10-point deal as consent order

She urges the gov't to make clear its position on this dicey subject.
AP holders: Duties, not APs, cause pricey cars

AP holders: Duties, not APs, cause pricey cars

High excise duties and import taxes are the cause, says AP holders association.
Form Three  back to exam-based system this year?

Form Three back to exam-based system this year?

Teachers plan peaceful protest to express dissatisfaction at PBS system
Group wants council to ban open sale of pork

Group wants council to ban open sale of pork

‘The Penang Municipal Council should be more sensitive towards Muslims.’
Kedah villagers: Logging affecting our water supply

Kedah villagers: Logging affecting our water supply

More than 200 of the villages staged a peaceful protest at the logging site.
Restaurant manager convicted of raping underage girl

Restaurant manager convicted of raping underage girl

Judge Ummu Khaltom Abd Samad set Monday for sentencing.
Beware of hugging thief, say Singapore cops

Beware of hugging thief, say Singapore cops

They say the female suspect had approached elderly male victims.
KL Monorail to transform service with new trains

KL Monorail to transform service with new trains

‘This will address the over-crowding problem on the Rapid KL Monorail Line.’
Native Christians mount revival campaign in Sabah

Native Christians mount revival campaign in Sabah

COMMENT Oppression of religious freedom in Sabah gives rise to a new drive...
Focus on winning polls instead, urges Nur Jazlan

Focus on winning polls instead, urges Nur Jazlan

INTERVIEW The Pulai MP tells Penang Umno not to resort to scare tactics.
Umno is 'breaking up' Malaysia, says Jeffrey

Umno is 'breaking up' Malaysia, says Jeffrey

He says even the sanctity of the Malay rulers is being manipulated.
MCA wants transparency in GST software selection

MCA wants transparency in GST software selection

‘Qualified vendors of the GST compliance software should be made public.’
Now staying put in a police station is a crime?

Now staying put in a police station is a crime?

FREE YOURSAY 'Jailed for refusing to leave a police station? Only in Bolehland.’
Support pours in amidst Nurul divorce petition

Support pours in amidst Nurul divorce petition

FREE YOURSAY ‘Be brave and stay strong and you will weather the storms of life.’
Our economic policies do not ensure a just society

Our economic policies do not ensure a just society

COMMENT Soul-searching needed to address rising costs...
Surendran denounces phobia-deranged groups

Surendran denounces phobia-deranged groups

Those accusing Anwar of fomenting liberalism have fevered imaginations, he says.
Agong speaking as Kedah sultan on 'Allah'

Agong speaking as Kedah sultan on 'Allah'

FREE YOURSAY ‘The Kedah regent read out the speech on behalf of the sultan.’
Aren't pigs created by Allah, too?

Aren't pigs created by Allah, too?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Where in the Quran does it say they have to blot out images of pigs?’
Perkasa tells Khairy to mind his own business

Perkasa tells Khairy to mind his own business

'Khairy Jamaluddin should stick to sports and leave the talking to the PM.'
'No double standard, pro-Najib rallies also probed'

'No double standard, pro-Najib rallies also probed'

Police deny closing one eye on rowdy Umno-linked rallies in Penang.