Archive - 8 February 2014

Ministry proposes beach closure amid health scare

Ministry proposes beach closure amid health scare

Batu Ferringhi Beach in Penang has been affected by sea water pollution.
Another football brawl, this time Johor vs Pahang

Another football brawl, this time Johor vs Pahang

There was a commotion between Pahang and Johor football fans at a game in Kuantan last night.
BR1M 3.0 to be launched on Feb 22, says Najib

BR1M 3.0 to be launched on Feb 22, says Najib

The amount would be raised from time to time up to RM1,200 over seven years.
Taib to reveal all in two days’ time, no snap polls

Taib to reveal all in two days’ time, no snap polls

He will make a full announcement in two days' time on his retirement.
Afif to stand for PKR deputy Youth chief post

Afif to stand for PKR deputy Youth chief post

Youth wings in four states throw their support behind the aspirant.
Kit Siang: Zahid promoting law of jungle?

Kit Siang: Zahid promoting law of jungle?

The minister’s remark attracts furious verbal attacks on the ignorance displayed.
PBB says don’t panic after Taib-linked shares tumble

PBB says don’t panic after Taib-linked shares tumble

Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar asks the media to help ‘rectify’ the problem.
'You reap what you sow,' says minister on threats

'You reap what you sow,' says minister on threats

Abdul Rahman Dahlan says DAP has 'relentlessly attacked Malays and Muslims'.
Sarawak BN to seek consensus on successor

Sarawak BN to seek consensus on successor

Busy as bees on the candidate to replace the current chief minister.
Waytha to quit as deputy minister and senator

Waytha to quit as deputy minister and senator

UPDATED 6PM This is due to BN failing to fulfill its promises in the Hindraf-BN MOU.
Cops deny arrests delay has emboldened criminals

Cops deny arrests delay has emboldened criminals

State deputy CID chief Nasir Salleh says there is no such thing as delay.
Thousands of fish poisoned in Sungai Bera near Raub

Thousands of fish poisoned in Sungai Bera near Raub

A settler says they dared not catch the remaining fish, fearing they could be poisoned.
PBB confirms Taib to be proposed as governor

PBB confirms Taib to be proposed as governor

UPDATED 4.25PM 'In appreciation of his contributions made as CM to the state...'
RTM suspends sitcom featuring Kok video actor

RTM suspends sitcom featuring Kok video actor

UPDATED 4.10PM It’s DG says ‘88 Kopitiam' is suspended pending a probe.

Offer to slap Teresa not a threat, says Zahid

Offer to slap Teresa not a threat, says Zahid

UPDATED 3PM The home minister says 'there is nothing to investigate'.
MCA in ‘take all, reject all’ fix over gov’t posts

MCA in ‘take all, reject all’ fix over gov’t posts

ANALYSIS Party in a struggle to remain relevant in rapidly changing times.
Tunku backed no partiality for Malays in civil service

Tunku backed no partiality for Malays in civil service

COMMENT Nation’s founding PM wanted an equal, just and fair society.
Parcel 2 of Malacca River project ready in June

Parcel 2 of Malacca River project ready in June

The project is set to increase the number of tourists to Malacca by 50pct.
Ex-Kajang rep Lee Kim Sin aiding Anwar’s campaign

Ex-Kajang rep Lee Kim Sin aiding Anwar’s campaign

‘Cikgu Lee’ appears with Anwar when meeting Taman Delima folk.
PKR demands EC prove ink works before Kajang polls

PKR demands EC prove ink works before Kajang polls

UPDATED 2.30PM Nurul Izzah does not want a repeat of the GE13 controversy.
Taib has violated state constitution, says DAP rep

Taib has violated state constitution, says DAP rep

Wong King Wei says the CM has been an investment firm director.
Zahid's daughter keen on contesting Kajang seat

Zahid's daughter keen on contesting Kajang seat

UPDATED 3PM However, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has shot down the idea.
Alternate terms can be used for ‘Allah’, says Ongkili

Alternate terms can be used for ‘Allah’, says Ongkili

However, the minister defends the right of Christians to use the word.
Video clip shows IWK pipe discharging effluent

Video clip shows IWK pipe discharging effluent

No solution seems in sight as IWK continues to deny its role.
Anwar the opportunistic freeloader

Anwar the opportunistic freeloader

Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim has now admitted that not only is he running for the Kajang state assembly seat, but he is also in talks to replace the current menteri besar of Selangor, Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.
Renewed urgings to revive interfaith council

Renewed urgings to revive interfaith council

The Dialogue for Harmony says it's needed to arrest the decline of ties.
EC incapable of being honest, free and fair

EC incapable of being honest, free and fair

FREE YOURSAY ‘The reasons given by EC are mind-boggling. But not unexpected.’
‘Ball fireworks’ hurled at Bkt Tengah police station

‘Ball fireworks’ hurled at Bkt Tengah police station

UPDATED 12.15PM These were hurled by unknown suspects at 4.50am.
Show of force for Taib ahead of PBB meeting

Show of force for Taib ahead of PBB meeting

UPDATED 1PM Some 100 supporters rally outside the PBB HQ urging Taib not to quit.
PDRM, inciting violence is a criminal offence

PDRM, inciting violence is a criminal offence

FREE YOURSAY ‘If a deputy minister can be punched, what's slapping a MP?’
We'll 'slap' Najib at the ballot box instead

We'll 'slap' Najib at the ballot box instead

FREE YOURSAY ‘What puzzles me most is not the negligence of duties by the PDRM...’
Is the end near for Taib Mahmud?

Is the end near for Taib Mahmud?

COMMENT Still no clues to Taib's trajectory as PBB meets.
Shocked by PM's silence over 'money for slap' offer

Shocked by PM's silence over 'money for slap' offer

Sarawak DAP chief says the RM1,200 reward for a slap is a criminal act.