Archive - 28 January 2014

All BN parties eligible for Kajang polls, says Khairy

All BN parties eligible for Kajang polls, says Khairy

The Umno Youth chief says its time to move away from the old formula.
MIC president regrets molotov cocktails thrown at church

MIC president regrets molotov cocktails thrown at church

He says religious places of worship should be respected and not attacked. 
Abdul Khalid: If I leave, it will be my choice

Abdul Khalid: If I leave, it will be my choice

EXCLUSIVE Khalid is unfazed by talk that Anwar is to replace him as MB.
Dinosaurs may have existed in Malaysia, say geologists

Dinosaurs may have existed in Malaysia, say geologists

A research expedition would be done to make geological observations to find fossilised fauna.
Perkasa veep: Sorry's no cure to racism

Perkasa veep: Sorry's no cure to racism

Zulkifli Noordin's upset the ‘Malay government’ is too tolerant of racists.
Three MACC officers acquitted of robbing Singaporeans

Three MACC officers acquitted of robbing Singaporeans

But T Sritharan was ordered to enter his defence for impersonating an MACC officer.
BN will contest in Kajang, says Muhyiddin

BN will contest in Kajang, says Muhyiddin

This dashes Anwar’s hopes of being given a free ride in the by-election.
PM to open Second Penang Bridge next month

PM to open Second Penang Bridge next month

The RM4.5-billion bridge, a federal government project, is the longest in SE Asia.
Priest finds silver lining in Penang church incidents

Priest finds silver lining in Penang church incidents

Father Dominic, while sad that incidents occurred, is comforted by support from public.
2014-01-28

2014-01-28

'Selective prosecution' of Turun trio

'Selective prosecution' of Turun trio

UPDATED 5.54PM Suaram criticises action against protest organisers.
Zahid: PCA 2013 to be enforced in the near future

Zahid: PCA 2013 to be enforced in the near future

He says it had received the consent of the Agong on Oct 25 last year.
PAS sees red, Youth mulls Kajang polls boycott

PAS sees red, Youth mulls Kajang polls boycott

Selangor PAS also plans to propose its candidate for the MB's post.
Azmin admits Kajang reshuffle a 'tactical' move

Azmin admits Kajang reshuffle a 'tactical' move

UPDATED 4.40PM 'Anwar contesting will send a message we are serious...'
Why is Anwar contesting?

Why is Anwar contesting?

If he does not want to be MB, then why is he contesting the Kajang seat?
PSM considering throwing hat into Kajang ring

PSM considering throwing hat into Kajang ring

Many are urging PSM to do so as they felt it was played out during GE13.
Malaysia’s first airport solar power system launched

Malaysia’s first airport solar power system launched

The system interconnects ground-mount, parking canopy and roof-top systems.
Indian oil tanker explodes in China, four dead

Indian oil tanker explodes in China, four dead

As of noon, the fire had been put out and rescuers were still searching for those missing.
Cost of living quandary is not just crime and debt

Cost of living quandary is not just crime and debt

Our political leaders must realise the human dimensions of the current rising cost of living in the country through increase in the prices of essential goods and services and absence of social safety nets. The continuing situation can lead to increased community and national tension, social and societal costs, competition for survival, tension in the home, frustration and psychological stress.
Nod for appeal over non-Muslim syariah lawyers

Nod for appeal over non-Muslim syariah lawyers

Court of Appeal President Md Raus Sharif, chairing a five-member panel, allowed the application
'Cow-ed' students return to school

'Cow-ed' students return to school

The teacher who made them wear bells and eat grass has been transferred.
Texters tend to walk on the wild side, research shows

Texters tend to walk on the wild side, research shows

A research paper shows that pedestrians are too wrapped up in mobile devices.
Re-mention of ‘Tuhan Harun’ case set for Feb 27

Re-mention of ‘Tuhan Harun’ case set for Feb 27

The DPP also submits an application to hear the two cases simulatenously.
Guan Eng not in the know about Selangor PKR crisis

Guan Eng not in the know about Selangor PKR crisis

UPDATED 4.10PM The Penang CM says Anwar has yet to inform him about it.
KJ to Anwar: Crown yourself Malacca sultan

KJ to Anwar: Crown yourself Malacca sultan

Twitterjaya reacts with disbelief to Anwar Ibrahim’s candidacy for the Kajang seat.
Teacher apologises for 'punching' Kamalanathan

Teacher apologises for 'punching' Kamalanathan

Muhammad Rizuan Suhaimi expressed gratitude to the deputy minister.
16 reports on churches, 283 cops to patrol locales

16 reports on churches, 283 cops to patrol locales

UPDATED 1.29PM Cops probe 'Allah' banners, bombs, under Sedition Act, Penal Code.
Lies, lies, and more lies

Lies, lies, and more lies

Let us not respond to fire with fire.
Don't contest Kajang by-election, Anwar tells BN

Don't contest Kajang by-election, Anwar tells BN

UPDATED 1PM His move to stand 'should not be linked' to the Azmin-Khalid spat.
S'gor MB confirms Anwar to run for Kajang

S'gor MB confirms Anwar to run for Kajang

UPDATED 12.40PM However, Khalid will remain MB 'for the time being'.
Bolt from the blue stuns many in PKR

Bolt from the blue stuns many in PKR

COMMENT Even Azmin Ali is said to have been caught by surprise.
Feb 11 set for Anwar's bid to recuse Shafee

Feb 11 set for Anwar's bid to recuse Shafee

UPDATED 1.41PM The gov't wants the lawyer to lead its Sodomy II appeal.
PKR Youth backs Anwar for Kajang seat

PKR Youth backs Anwar for Kajang seat

UPDATED 11.16AM His leadership will hasten the reform agenda in Selangor, it says.
RM20mil veg and fish stockpile confounds

RM20mil veg and fish stockpile confounds

KINIBIZ To curb rising prices, the gov't plans to create stockpiles of these perishables.
Court rejects Papagomo's postponement request

Court rejects Papagomo's postponement request

UPDATED 12.47PM The court will rule on Anwar's suit against him on Feb 28.
PAC head: Make it a crime to waste public funds

PAC head: Make it a crime to waste public funds

INTERVIEW But a law is not needed if the government acts against civil servants.
Ex-CJ has done great disservice to judiciary

Ex-CJ has done great disservice to judiciary

FREE YOURSAY ‘It’s embarrassing to get such a shallow reasoning...’
The one foreign word that divides all M’sians

The one foreign word that divides all M’sians

FREE YOURSAY ‘And that word happens to represent the Creator of all things!’
Dr M, clean leaders must 'dominate' gov't

Dr M, clean leaders must 'dominate' gov't

FREE YOURSAY ‘Voters want a gov’t of clean people, irrespective of their race.'
'Malaysiakini is one lamp that must keep shining'

'Malaysiakini is one lamp that must keep shining'

FREE Why are Malaysiakini supporters willing to pay RM1k for a brick?
Penang BN leaders condemn church attacks

Penang BN leaders condemn church attacks

They want Penang police to move swiftly to find those responsible.
We know who the molotov cocktail culprits are

We know who the molotov cocktail culprits are

FREE YOURSAY ‘Penangites should take it upon themselves to...’