Archive - 30 January 2014

13 PKR northern region reps back Anwar for Kajang

13 PKR northern region reps back Anwar for Kajang

Our machinery will be there to help win the seat, say the MPs and reps.
Shafee hopes for decision over Anwar appeal on Feb 11

Shafee hopes for decision over Anwar appeal on Feb 11

This would enable the prosecution’s appeal to be heard on Feb 12 and 13.
1,000 former NS trainees to assist JPJ during CNY

1,000 former NS trainees to assist JPJ during CNY

The former NS trainees would help educate road users to obey the highway code.
‘Tanda Putera’ to make international debut in Berlin

‘Tanda Putera’ to make international debut in Berlin

The screening of the four films is from Feb 7 to 9 at the Potsdamer Platz, Berlin.
Zuraida skewers Wee over 'satay town' gaffe

Zuraida skewers Wee over 'satay town' gaffe

Kajang may be famous for satay but it is not a 'satay town', says PKR Wanita chief.
Youth, religion, unclear in PM's national reconciliation

Youth, religion, unclear in PM's national reconciliation

PAS Youth wants to see more harmony in the programme PM revealed.
Kedah PAS slams Mukhriz over RM2.5mil settlement

Kedah PAS slams Mukhriz over RM2.5mil settlement

Amiruddin Hamzah lodges reports with MACC and Bursa M'sia over the matter.
No signs of surrender from intruders, court told

No signs of surrender from intruders, court told

DSP Abdul Rani Alias says his team carried out a close recce at Kg Tanduo.
Sabah PAS files reports on anti-Christian FB page

Sabah PAS files reports on anti-Christian FB page

'Semenanjung Malaysia' Facebook page mocks Christians...
Group denies involvement in Tamil daily fracas

Group denies involvement in Tamil daily fracas

The group, founded by 'Guruji' V Balakrishan, says the daily's out to tarnish their image.
Calm down, Najib tells Muslim NGOs

Calm down, Najib tells Muslim NGOs

UPDATED 5.54PM PM moves to quell rising religious tensions at meeting with them.
Sodomy twist thrown into the Kajang mix

Sodomy twist thrown into the Kajang mix

Chua Soi Lek is convinced that the polls are related to the Sodomy II appeal.
'Vandalism cause to expedite unity dialogue'

'Vandalism cause to expedite unity dialogue'

'The vandalism of gravestones underscores need for reconciliation.'
Man hurt in Kota Kinabalu as car falls four floors

Man hurt in Kota Kinabalu as car falls four floors

The man was admitted unconscious to the Queen Elizabeth 2 Hospital
Law expert: Palace can't say no to MB candidate

Law expert: Palace can't say no to MB candidate

This is as long as the candidate is backed by the majority in the assembly.
Grassroots want Umno candidate in Kajang

Grassroots want Umno candidate in Kajang

This follows MCA’s failure to retain Chinese support in GE12 and GE13.
Kajang by-election not my problem, PM tells PKR

Kajang by-election not my problem, PM tells PKR

UPDATED 5.40PM Thus Najib sees no need to take on Anwar Ibrahim.
The dearth of transparency and democracy in PKR

The dearth of transparency and democracy in PKR

COMMENT The fact is, we have to live with the consequences of our choices...
Reconciliation process is practical and workable

Reconciliation process is practical and workable

On behalf of the Global Movement of Moderates (GMM), I welcome and fully support the move by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak (as mentioned in his statement on Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014), to lead a ‘National Reconciliation’ process through unity and consensus.
Ammonia pollution found in Sungai Langat

Ammonia pollution found in Sungai Langat

Residents in Hulu Langat and Kuala Langat are set to face water disruption.
Higher volume slows traffic flow on NSE

Higher volume slows traffic flow on NSE

Traffic volume had increased and two accidents caused traffic to slow down.
Tee Keat: How about Liow facing Anwar?

Tee Keat: How about Liow facing Anwar?

UPDATED 1PM This will end embarrassment of MCA's zero representation.
Citizens must take the bull by the horns

Citizens must take the bull by the horns

It is no mystery that Umno is on a full throttle push-and-pull strategy to entrench its control stakes. Umno Baru has always been jostling left to right and right to left to continue its grip on power and harness the spin-offs of absolute control.
Murugesan is new MIC treasurer-general

Murugesan is new MIC treasurer-general

He replaces R Ramanan who resigned pending RM5mil case appeal.
Liow between a rock and hard place

Liow between a rock and hard place

ANALYSIS Kajang polls' a major headache for the newly-minted MCA president.
Excuses and afterthoughts on ‘Kajang move’?

Excuses and afterthoughts on ‘Kajang move’?

I’m neither a political analyst nor politician but as an ordinary citizen, I see the so-called ‘Kajang move’ as a blatant betrayal of people’s trust for own political gains. I have read various articles and explanations from political analysts and politicians including the one by Rafizi Ramli who explains the necessity for such a move, but I’m just simply unconvinced.
A difficult choice for some Pakatan voters

A difficult choice for some Pakatan voters

FREE YOURSAY ‘The greatest mistake ever made by PKR is the ‘Kajang Move’.’
Best to look at bigger picture on by-election

Best to look at bigger picture on by-election

FREE YOURSAY ‘Funds’ll be wasted but consider the bigger amount...'
MB to 'spend more time' pleasing the party

MB to 'spend more time' pleasing the party

INTERVIEW 'Pleasing people to gain their support is second priority.'
More 'bridge builders', not agents provocateurs

More 'bridge builders', not agents provocateurs

COMMENT All parties should seek pragmatic solutions to matters of religious freedom.
Is concession on 'Allah' defeatism or reality?

Is concession on 'Allah' defeatism or reality?

COMMENT Compromising on 'Allah' not defeatism, says author.
PKR is showing contempt for voters

PKR is showing contempt for voters

COMMENT Kajang by-election the latest political circus act and may work against PKR.
Khalid and Anwar team up to neutralise Azmin?

Khalid and Anwar team up to neutralise Azmin?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Anwar is needed to defuse the onslaught of Azmin and his gang.’
Anwar, Putrajaya launchpad is not in Selangor

Anwar, Putrajaya launchpad is not in Selangor

COMMENT It has to be a nationwide win of rural votes if Anwar is to be PM.
Yes, punish all racists, including Zulkifli

Yes, punish all racists, including Zulkifli

FREE YOURSAY ‘The teachers, if they were racist, should also be charged.’
The jinx of the Selangor MB seat

The jinx of the Selangor MB seat

At least four previous MBs vacated their posts amid controversies.