Archive - 4 February 2014

All 30 in PKNS Holdings sacked on 24 hours notice

All 30 in PKNS Holdings sacked on 24 hours notice

UPDATED 11.55PM They allege there were no discussions prior to their dismissal.       
Lee Kuan Yew in hospital recovering from infection

Lee Kuan Yew in hospital recovering from infection

Lee, 90, had been warded Sunday with a fever and a bad cough.
Support for online petition against racial tension

Support for online petition against racial tension

It's launched by a group of academics and drew over 200 supporters in a week.
DAP files judicial review bid on ROS decision

DAP files judicial review bid on ROS decision

It’s for not recognising the party’s recently re-elected central executive committee.
T-Team twisted the facts, says JDT coach Ferrando

T-Team twisted the facts, says JDT coach Ferrando

The coach in his report had stated that he was the victim of an alleged assault.
PM urged to screen Kok's CNY video at cabinet meet

PM urged to screen Kok's CNY video at cabinet meet

UPDATED 8.15PM DAP says Teresa Kok will clear up false allegations...
Another Genneva director charged

Another Genneva director charged

This brings the number of individuals charged in the gold investment case to 16 so far.
‘Wax museum fire won’t affect flow of visitors to i-City’

‘Wax museum fire won’t affect flow of visitors to i-City’

Among the figurines burnt were those of Mao Zedong, Barack Obama and Jacky Chan.
2014-02-04

2014-02-04

Indonesia’s Merpati grounds flights as debt woes mount

Indonesia’s Merpati grounds flights as debt woes mount

The airline's workers say they have not been paid for three months.
E-coli bacteria found in Sungai Batu Ferringhi

E-coli bacteria found in Sungai Batu Ferringhi

It was reported that a part of the sea water off the beach had turned black.
Home Ministry bans 12 books

Home Ministry bans 12 books

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the directive was enforced on Jan 6 and 9.
Hutan Melintang rep's 'quit PKR letter' is fake

Hutan Melintang rep's 'quit PKR letter' is fake

UPDATED 6.20PM The party has advised K Kesavan to lodge a police report.
MAHB yet to receive CCC for KLIA2 terminal building

MAHB yet to receive CCC for KLIA2 terminal building

The certificate for the terminal building was scheduled on Jan 31, 2014.
Anti-Christian FB page removed, says MCMC

Anti-Christian FB page removed, says MCMC

It contacted Facebook to have the pages removed but says its probe is still ongoing.
The fight for water - a Selangor story

The fight for water - a Selangor story

The year began with much drama involving the Selangor water scene with statements that Putrajaya will invoke Section 114 of WSIA 2006 act to temporarily take over Selangor’s water assets, management and concessions, in response to the failure to restructure the water supply services in the state of Selangor.
Zaid: Anwar suffers attacks to save Selangor

Zaid: Anwar suffers attacks to save Selangor

Anwar’s penchant for avoiding difficult decisions is the 'real reason' for trouble...
Guan Eng: Nothing wrong with Kok's CNY video

Guan Eng: Nothing wrong with Kok's CNY video

He adds this is quickly probed but there's still no action on his son’s defamation case.
Shabery Cheek 'annoyed' by CNY video satire

Shabery Cheek 'annoyed' by CNY video satire

The minister adds the video was also 'nauseating and disgusting'.
Anwar: What I would do as Selangor MB

Anwar: What I would do as Selangor MB

INTERVIEW He will change the way the state’s reserves are used, and solve...
Anwar needs 'legitimacy' in Selangor, says Rafizi

Anwar needs 'legitimacy' in Selangor, says Rafizi

UPDATED 3PM To speak on S’gor issues, Anwar must be in its gov’t, he says.
Johor FA chief named in police report on brawl

Johor FA chief named in police report on brawl

UPDATED 5.20PM JDT officials are accused of assaulting T'ganu's T-Team members.
BN still undecided on Kajang polls candidate

BN still undecided on Kajang polls candidate

UPDATED 2.45PM This will be discussed with component parties, says Muhyiddin.
Khai Loon to get voters to review him

Khai Loon to get voters to review him

With the kangkung event having cooled, PKR rep seeks voters' feedback.
'Delay proves MACC needs prosecution powers'

'Delay proves MACC needs prosecution powers'

UPDATED 2.55PM Stalling by the AG's Chambers makes it seem there is political intervention.
PAS Youth backs Anwar for Kajang but MB...

PAS Youth backs Anwar for Kajang but MB...

UPDATED 4.30PM Its chief says this does not mean endorsing Anwar as MB.
Hatta to lead PAS assault in 'Battle of Kajang'

Hatta to lead PAS assault in 'Battle of Kajang'

UPDATED 2.50PM But Abdul Hadi Awang has little to say on the Selangor MB's post.
80-year-old throws knife at retiree in jealous rage

80-year-old throws knife at retiree in jealous rage

The church caretaker was fined and jailed for a day yesterday in Singapore.
Standard chicken is RM1.09 at Ong Tai Kim Supermarket

Standard chicken is RM1.09 at Ong Tai Kim Supermarket

The normal price of standard chicken is between RM5 and RM7 per kg nationwide.
Star raises alarm over Chinese warships

Star raises alarm over Chinese warships

Party chief Jeffrey Kitingan takes the gov't to task for taking the matter lightly.
Anwar: If Chong Wei contests, I'd give up...

Anwar: If Chong Wei contests, I'd give up...

UPDATED 12.05PM He admits he is a big fan and would always pray for Lee’s success.
Bon voyage, Isaak

Bon voyage, Isaak

Your destination, son, is your destiny.
Turun leader 'vilified' by Selangor BTN

Turun leader 'vilified' by Selangor BTN

INTERVIEW Mohd Azan Safar is being held up as an example not to be followed...
Nasi lemak another victim of MAS cost-cutting?

Nasi lemak another victim of MAS cost-cutting?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Will Chef Wan be charged with seditious statements...?’
'Police will be thorough in probing Kok's video'

'Police will be thorough in probing Kok's video'

'But if there is no breach of the law, then the AG will say no further action.'
Umno only knows how to peddle sex and racism

Umno only knows how to peddle sex and racism

FREE YOURSAY ‘They tried it in Permatang Pauh and they failed miserably.’
Can Anwar be appointed MB by sultan?

Can Anwar be appointed MB by sultan?

FREE YOURSAY ‘The sultan cannot impose his candidate without risking a vote...’
Don’t let Jakim divide us

Don’t let Jakim divide us

FREE YOURSAY ‘East Malaysians must demand that this persecution stops.’
Ministers, stand up and be counted like Leiking

Ministers, stand up and be counted like Leiking

FREE YOURSAY ‘Jakim must have the moral courage to show evidence...’