Archive - 25 January 2014

Immigration detention centres can hold 50,000

Immigration detention centres can hold 50,000

'The maximum is only seven days for illegals at all detention centres,' says Zahid.
Masing: Wrong for non-natives to convert to buy NCR land

Masing: Wrong for non-natives to convert to buy NCR land

'However, if they are legally married to a native, that is alright. There is the merit.'
Caring for people's welfare among Umno KPIs

Caring for people's welfare among Umno KPIs

Each Umno division must list the needs of the people and voice them to the gov't.
'Cops getting it wrong on parliamentary democracy'

'Cops getting it wrong on parliamentary democracy'

Probe is contrary to the right to freedom of speech, says Maria Chin Abdullah.
Cops kill suspected robber after car chase

Cops kill suspected robber after car chase

'They shot at the car four times. One bullet hit the driver's head.'
Police to help monitor prices of goods, says Zahid

Police to help monitor prices of goods, says Zahid

'We will send policemen in mufti posing as customers to check prices...'
Action against FB users over insulting Thaipusam posts

Action against FB users over insulting Thaipusam posts

Police are seeking the owner of the Man Namblast Facebook account.
Deputy minister urges Net users to be smarter

Deputy minister urges Net users to be smarter

'We do not want Internet users to spread content that are not beneficial.'
Jakim: Setting up of syariah police unit to be finalised soon

Jakim: Setting up of syariah police unit to be finalised soon

Jakim, the Home Ministry and the PDRM will meet soon to discuss the matter.
Gerakan mulls limiting elected reps' term of office

Gerakan mulls limiting elected reps' term of office

The party is looking at limiting terms for MPs and state assembly reps.
'Allah ban laws don't apply to non-Muslims'

'Allah ban laws don't apply to non-Muslims'

A VIP politician is contradicted by legal eagle over the 'Allah' issue.
Turun rally to proceed despite Lim's advice

Turun rally to proceed despite Lim's advice

They respect the CM's caution over possible agitation, but say the people's suffering...
PKNS misinterpreted exco decision, says Khalid

PKNS misinterpreted exco decision, says Khalid

According to the S'gor MB, this resulted in Azmin's dismissal from the firm.
Don't threaten Seaport students, ministry told

Don't threaten Seaport students, ministry told

UPDATED 6.15PM Solve the problem instead of threatening expulsion.'
Ex-CJ claims 'Allah' new tactic to convert Malays

Ex-CJ claims 'Allah' new tactic to convert Malays

He says this is to divide Malays and bumiputeras in Sabah and Sarawak.
Rep denies aiding in false 'MB resignation' report

Rep denies aiding in false 'MB resignation' report

I have nothing to do with such information, says Kajang rep Lee Chin Cheh.
Gerakan says stop the fuss over open pork sales

Gerakan says stop the fuss over open pork sales

Pot being painted black by the kettle situation on the pork issue.
Rafizi tells youths to get hitched before GST comes

Rafizi tells youths to get hitched before GST comes

He predicts that catering firms would not be able to avoid GST.
DAP: Najib's 10-point solution a major cop out

DAP: Najib's 10-point solution a major cop out

UPDATED 2.23PM Either that or he is deliberately deceiving Christians, says Kok.
What a waste of a good generation

What a waste of a good generation

Go back to the drawing board, Malaysians.
Khalid: Explain the source behind my 'resignation'

Khalid: Explain the source behind my 'resignation'

UPDATED 2PM 'Sin Chew Daily should at least have the courtesy of...'
Reezal: I respect Kit Siang for suggesting apology

Reezal: I respect Kit Siang for suggesting apology

He notes Kit Siang's 'political maturity' on the kangkung-themed flash mob issue.
MB: Seized Bibles' fate depends on Jais probe

MB: Seized Bibles' fate depends on Jais probe

UPDATED 1.50PM He says the release depends on the Islamic authorities.
Is factionalism dragging PKR down the gutter?

Is factionalism dragging PKR down the gutter?

ANALYSIS PKR’s battle of the titans is rattling the party. Democracy is messy.
Perkasa now attacks Najib on 'Allah' stand

Perkasa now attacks Najib on 'Allah' stand

UPDATED 5.20PM The PM is next in the firing line for not taking a hardline position...
'Stop using political power to convert bumis to Islam'

'Stop using political power to convert bumis to Islam'

'Threats, deception and inducements’ allegedly used to win Muslim converts.
Sabah RCI report delayed to March

Sabah RCI report delayed to March

'Analysing the findings will take time. Patience is urged,' says Bernard Dompok.
After 'Allah', it's the open sale of pork

After 'Allah', it's the open sale of pork

FREE YOURSAY 'Why is it that they didn't complain about it when BN was...'
PAS ulama chief Harun Taib dies

PAS ulama chief Harun Taib dies

UPDATED 5.55PM He passed away at Sultan Nur Zahirah Hospital, Kuala T'ganu at 12.05am.
Umno protesters should be probed for sedition

Umno protesters should be probed for sedition

FREE YOURSAY ‘When getting the opposition, the police are fleet-footed.’
Could Riza be a proxy owner of US properties?

Could Riza be a proxy owner of US properties?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Only in Malaysia are they able to accumulate such wealth.’
And now they go after T-shirt printers

And now they go after T-shirt printers

Suaram is concerned that new laws are used to spook the people.
Next, Anwar to be blamed for global warming

Next, Anwar to be blamed for global warming

FREE YOURSAY ‘Yes, Islam is under threat - from Muslims like Abdullah Zaik.’
10-point solution akin to a 'bounced' cheque

10-point solution akin to a 'bounced' cheque

COMMENT Najib has shown the trust bank is empty and his account lacks credit.