Archive - 27 January 2014

Segambut MP fails in defamatory suit bid

Segambut MP fails in defamatory suit bid

An ex-DAP man had justifiable reasons to send a complaint letter on Lim Lip Eng.
'Change of MB needs Pakatan, sultan accord'

'Change of MB needs Pakatan, sultan accord'

There are a lot of procedures, notes Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.
Syariah police force legally wrong, says MCA

Syariah police force legally wrong, says MCA

Police are unable to enforce religious laws, as it's 'beyond' their scope of duties.
Malaysiakini barred from Muhyiddin function

Malaysiakini barred from Muhyiddin function

Our reporter is denied entry to the DPM’s press meet on cost of living.
Former pol-sec faces misappropriation charges

Former pol-sec faces misappropriation charges

MACC will also charge the ‘Datuk' and a foundation director tomorrow with fraud.
Gov't rolls out interfaith agenda to 'ease tensions'

Gov't rolls out interfaith agenda to 'ease tensions'

'We also try to create a conducive environment for dialogues.'
'Advice to postpone rally is not bowing to Umno'

'Advice to postpone rally is not bowing to Umno'

Lim Guan Eng is peeved his request to delay the Turun rally is taken the wrong way.
Zaid: If Najib goes, who will be next PM?

Zaid: If Najib goes, who will be next PM?

He comments on the urging by Dr M's supporters for Najib’s head to roll.
Government condemns attack on Penang church

Government condemns attack on Penang church

UPDATED 7.20PM This is something we strongly condemn, says Kurup.
PKR Kajang rep quits, Anwar to contest

PKR Kajang rep quits, Anwar to contest

UPDATED 10.15PM This is speculated to pave the way for him to take over as MB.
Mara plans to relocate Selayang GiatMara centre

Mara plans to relocate Selayang GiatMara centre

The Selayang GiatMara Centre offers electrical wiring certificate courses.
Federal Court dismisses appeals over Pulai, Selising

Federal Court dismisses appeals over Pulai, Selising

The decision maintains of Nur Jazlan Mohamed and Zulkifle Ali of BN.
The Heat is off, suspension lifted

The Heat is off, suspension lifted

The Home Ministry has lifted the suspension order imposed last month on the weekly.
Plus issues travel time advisory for CNY

Plus issues travel time advisory for CNY

1.5 million vehicles are expected to use the North-South Expressway (NSE) daily.
Malaysia Airlines to suspend KL-Los Angeles route

Malaysia Airlines to suspend KL-Los Angeles route

MAS regrets the inconvenience to passengers as a result of these changes.
Anwar move affords Najib escape hatch

Anwar move affords Najib escape hatch

COMMENT But a dithering PM must grab the escape route offered.
Why is Subang Ria Park not yet a green lung?

Why is Subang Ria Park not yet a green lung?

At the time of writing this report, that is in the next few days, we will be in February 2014, yet there is no good news on the current position of the Subang Ria Park.
2014-01-27

2014-01-27

'Harmonise state laws with 10-point solution'

'Harmonise state laws with 10-point solution'

UPDATED 6.30PM The federal, state gov't could discuss this, suggests minister.
I'm not 'Papagomo', insists former cop

I'm not 'Papagomo', insists former cop

UPDATED 7.30PM Wan Muhammad Azri is being sued for alleged defamation by Anwar.
Umno served writ of summons by two ‘dead’ members

Umno served writ of summons by two ‘dead’ members

The plaintiffs were shocked to find out that the records showed they were deceased.
Dr M: Rising racial tension threatens peace

Dr M: Rising racial tension threatens peace

He laments that a weak BN government is contributing to rising racial tension.
Play the ‘KangKung’ game to relieve tension

Play the ‘KangKung’ game to relieve tension

The game was developed by the ‘Qotak Company’ on Jan 23.
Anwar as MB? 'Impossible!'

Anwar as MB? 'Impossible!'

He's a federal leader and won't settle for less, says a political analyst.
Tata Motors exec dies of fall from 22nd floor in Thailand

Tata Motors exec dies of fall from 22nd floor in Thailand

Shangri-La hotel staff found his body on Sunday on the fourth floor.
Anwar commends Ahmad Zahid’s positive response

Anwar commends Ahmad Zahid’s positive response

UPDATED 5.40PM He says he will get PKR sec-gen Saifuddin to draft the terms.
Noh Omar 'played out' by cancelled 'Allah' debate

Noh Omar 'played out' by cancelled 'Allah' debate

UPDATED 4.52PM Sinar Harian called off the debate between him and Khalid Samad.
Arrest warrant issued for man who raped minor

Arrest warrant issued for man who raped minor

Sessions judge Ummu Khaltom was not satisfied with the details on the MC.
Feb 7 decision on GE13 indelible ink failure case

Feb 7 decision on GE13 indelible ink failure case

UPDATED 1.25PM This can determine whether the polls results are valid.
Anwar denies he'll take over Selangor MB post

Anwar denies he'll take over Selangor MB post

UPDATED 5.05PM The PKR de facto leader dismisses the claim as speculation.
MIC man quits pending RM5mil case appeal

MIC man quits pending RM5mil case appeal

R Ramanan was found to have fraudulently obtained the money four years ago.
M’sia moving to Nazi-style methods to control prices?

M’sia moving to Nazi-style methods to control prices?

The government's use of the police to monitor prices worries DAP MP Steven Sim.
Molotov cocktails thrown into church compound

Molotov cocktails thrown into church compound

UPDATED 4.13PM Police say only one exploded and that two men are responsible.
Najib to discuss Anwar's offer with cabinet

Najib to discuss Anwar's offer with cabinet

He says Anwar's proposal is similar to his call for 'national reconciliation'.
Chetty community's heritage threatened

Chetty community's heritage threatened

COMMENT And much of historic Malacca, too, is being torn apart.
Taming the 'pig-beast'

Taming the 'pig-beast'

How should we address the Year of the Pig?
'Umno less believable in kopiah and serban'

'Umno less believable in kopiah and serban'

INTERVIEW Pulai MP wants his party to keep its moderate roots.
Is the RM40bil high-speed rail link on?

Is the RM40bil high-speed rail link on?

KINIBIZ Ideas are bandied about in M'sia, often without full details.
'Penang Umno didn't endorse pork sale memo'

'Penang Umno didn't endorse pork sale memo'

The Tanjong Youth vice-chief ‘acted in a personal capacity’ in supporting the memo.
Mukhriz told to intervene in Bernas delisting move

Mukhriz told to intervene in Bernas delisting move

Alor Setar MP Gooi Hsiao Leung warns that livelihoods are at stake.
Beating in custody shows police brutality truly systemic

Beating in custody shows police brutality truly systemic

FREE YOURSAY ‘When you start to abuse a person, you would not stop doing it.’
Loyalty to Umno is not patriotism

Loyalty to Umno is not patriotism

FREE YOURSAY 'Patriotism isn't equal to not challenging the gov't, especially...'
Bishop denounces ‘rabble rouser’ Dr M

Bishop denounces ‘rabble rouser’ Dr M

He says ex-PM is reprising his October 1990 deviousness towards Christians.
This is why we really need the IPCMC

This is why we really need the IPCMC

FREE YOURSAY An independent panel will save lives and improve policing standards.
'No, no, no, Penang Umno not behind tensions'

'No, no, no, Penang Umno not behind tensions'

But it expresses empathy with those involved in the incidents.
Noh-Khalid debate on 'Allah' row cancelled

Noh-Khalid debate on 'Allah' row cancelled

Organisers Sinar Harian says they are responding to public concerns.