Archive - 14 February 2014

Waytha's resignation 'disheartening' to the PM

Waytha's resignation 'disheartening' to the PM

Nevertheless, PM Najib wishes the PHM chief well on his future endeavours.
380ha of forest on fire in Dungun

380ha of forest on fire in Dungun

The peat forest fire in Kampung Tok Kah continues to spread.
MCA’s mediation has reduced teacher shortage

MCA’s mediation has reduced teacher shortage

It is undeniable that when MCA leaders were the deputy education ministers, we had implemented various policies in addressing the issue of teacher shortage in Chinese primary schools (SJKC).
White squid priced at RM2.50 per kilo in Telupid, Sabah

White squid priced at RM2.50 per kilo in Telupid, Sabah

In certain wet markets, the white squid was still priced below RM10 per kilo.
'Military using Zaidi to frighten future voters'

'Military using Zaidi to frighten future voters'

UPDATED 9.45PM Veterans say he is being persecuted for reporting the ink.
Zaid to contest in Kajang if wife says yes

Zaid to contest in Kajang if wife says yes

The once law minister wants to talk to people face-to-face on various issues.
PAS MP: Don't blindly endorse Anwar's plan

PAS MP: Don't blindly endorse Anwar's plan

Nasrudin Hassan says the national consensus plan must be thoroughly analysed first.
Anwar's radio interview 'outside scope of licence'

Anwar's radio interview 'outside scope of licence'

UPDATED 7PM BFM was told this after submitting its contents list to MCMC.
Stop banning TV3, Utusan from coverage, PKR told

Stop banning TV3, Utusan from coverage, PKR told

UPDATED 6.10PM BN and Pakatan are urged to provide free access for journalists.
Public hearing on Little India riot to start on Feb 19

Public hearing on Little India riot to start on Feb 19

The committee intends to call at least 70 witnesses to give oral evidence.
Of roses and kangkung - Kok's Valentine satire

Of roses and kangkung - Kok's Valentine satire

Even before the dust can settle on her video satire, the DAP MP strikes again.
2014-02-14

2014-02-14

PAS' PNG logging business misfired

PAS' PNG logging business misfired

'It was not fraud but more of a misadventure because we suffered losses...'
'Naked' nasi lemak strikes again

'Naked' nasi lemak strikes again

UPDATED 6.15PM A passenger says his MAS nasi lemak, too, was stripped of...
Banned 'Fa Qof' lauded as study of culture

Banned 'Fa Qof' lauded as study of culture

In the show's official catalogue, the banned artwork receives much praise.
DAP blasted for blaming MCA for video backlash

DAP blasted for blaming MCA for video backlash

Kit Siang's defence of Teresa's video is a diversion, reasons Wee Ka Siong.
Anwar's new biography absent in major bookstore

Anwar's new biography absent in major bookstore

But MPH does not say why it does not carry the book in any of its stores.
Witness: Engaging with intruders in warfare not wise

Witness: Engaging with intruders in warfare not wise

DSP Hakemal Hawari says they were instructed not to engage with the intruders.
Police corporal charged with colleague’s murder

Police corporal charged with colleague’s murder

The offence, under Section 302 of the Penal Code, carries the death sentence upon conviction.
Friday sermon sounds Valentine’s Day warning

Friday sermon sounds Valentine’s Day warning

Jakim warns that this western culture is undermining the Islamic faith.
Two jailed for killing orangutan in Sabah

Two jailed for killing orangutan in Sabah

According to a witness, they also attacked it because they wanted to eat its meat.
Why Teresa Kok’s video is ‘insulting to Islam’

Why Teresa Kok’s video is ‘insulting to Islam’

Before Einstein, everyone thought light travelled in a straight line, but the mad genius came up with the theory that light could actually bend.
PAS divisions urged to go on anti-Valentine's drive

PAS divisions urged to go on anti-Valentine's drive

This is to 'save thousands of Muslim youths from drowning in sin'.
Utilise public transport to cut monthly expenses

Utilise public transport to cut monthly expenses

The price hikes fever has never gotten better and in fact, the actual state is, Malaysian consumers are trying their best to withstand the heat from it. Not to forget, the government especially the Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry, has been showing their care and concern towards Malaysian by ensuring that sellers and merchants are coping with the direction to display prices for all products sold to consumers.
7-member Federal Court panel to hear ‘Allah’ case?

7-member Federal Court panel to hear ‘Allah’ case?

Federal Court registry’s letter asks for two more sets of documents.
'Irrational to expect artists to avoid political commentary'

'Irrational to expect artists to avoid political commentary'

UPDATED 5.30PM Nik Nazmi slams the move to remove two artworks.
Liow blames Anwar for causing Ops Lalang

Liow blames Anwar for causing Ops Lalang

UPDATED 3.13PM He says Anwar caused the Chinese education issue.
Developer to show cause over hefty 'forced' charges

Developer to show cause over hefty 'forced' charges

Penang govt wants to know why buyers are asked to pay an extra RM88,000.
On the eve of the Teachers’ Spring?

On the eve of the Teachers’ Spring?

We must revamp teacher education entirely.
No stopping my Kajang campaign, Anwar says

No stopping my Kajang campaign, Anwar says

He takes dig at gov’t for police worrying over such matters.
What Olympic values?

What Olympic values?

Show some consistency at least.
PAS Youth: Consider Taib's graft claims first

PAS Youth: Consider Taib's graft claims first

UPDATED 1.50PM They hand memo to the King on the governor appointment.
Taib’s show of defiance in picking Adenan

Taib’s show of defiance in picking Adenan

FREE YOURSAY ‘It is a way of saying, don't meddle, you ‘orang Malaya’.’
'Adenan should be brave enough to reverse course'

'Adenan should be brave enough to reverse course'

‘He should recognise pemakai menua and pulau galau as NCR land,’ says PKR.
'Naked' nasi lemak a one-off error, says MAS

'Naked' nasi lemak a one-off error, says MAS

The airlines claims that a festive season error led to the incomplete nasi lemak.
Even Mickey Mouse can do better than Zahid

Even Mickey Mouse can do better than Zahid

FREE YOURSAY ‘Kok, of course you can do a better job than Zahid.’
DAP: Taib not suited for governor’s post

DAP: Taib not suited for governor’s post

‘Taib’s appointment as governor will bring shame, disrupte to nation.’
Indonesia volcano erupts, 76,000 evacuated

Indonesia volcano erupts, 76,000 evacuated

An eruption sent a plume of ash and sand 17km into the air.
UiTM alumni lodge report over 'insult to sultan'

UiTM alumni lodge report over 'insult to sultan'

They claim a woman’s Facebook page is insulting to the Selangor ruler.
OMG, even Myanmar ranks higher than Malaysia

OMG, even Myanmar ranks higher than Malaysia

FREE YOURSAY ‘MCMC has no right to stop Anwar’s interview by BFM.’
Selangor BN to table motion on PKNS

Selangor BN to table motion on PKNS

They want the next state assembly to debate the recent PKNS issues.
PKR polls kick off with nominations on March 29

PKR polls kick off with nominations on March 29

This is for national level nominations, with divisional levels following soon after.
Investigation paper on Teresa’s video sent to AG

Investigation paper on Teresa’s video sent to AG

The video is alleged to have made remarks that ridiculed the national leadership
Gerakan slams Perkasa over vernacular schools

Gerakan slams Perkasa over vernacular schools

It says the schools don’t harm racial integration as alleged by Perkasa.
Can the new Sarawak CM be his own man?

Can the new Sarawak CM be his own man?

With Taib as governor, there might not be room for Adenan to manoeuvre.
Thanks for all the love… Happy Valentine's

Thanks for all the love… Happy Valentine's

Mr Cher gave Mkini RM50,000 for the ‘Buy a Brick’ drive. We were stunned.
Outraged artist defends 'banned' ABU painting

Outraged artist defends 'banned' ABU painting

Cheng Yen Pheng's painting features the spray-painted words 'ABU=ASHES'.
Why Teresa Kok demurs on naming Rosmah

Why Teresa Kok demurs on naming Rosmah

INTERVIEW If she thinks it's her then let her say it, says the Seputeh MP.
Valentine’s Day reflection - when ‘love’ is lethal

Valentine’s Day reflection - when ‘love’ is lethal

Today is Valentine’s Day. Facebook , Twitter and Instagram will certainly be filled with posts of people expressing love - photographs of roses, online Valentine greetings, couples and singles celebrating the day of romance.