Archive - 18 February 2014

The Indian Progressive Front says Waytha is just trying to conceal his own failure.

The premier is expected to shed more light on the economic climate.

The Islamic Party of Malaysia (PAS) expresses its dismay and concern about the recent sectarian attacks, violence and killings currently taking place in the Central African Republic (CAR). Many Muslim families have fled from their homes and some 50,000 third-country nationals have left the country. In the last year, approximately one million people have been displaced across the country, including some 85,000 new refugees that have fled to neighboring countries.

Mahathir Mohamad claims the controversial thinker is often misunderstood.

KINIBIZ The national airline does not seem to be any closer to profitability.

The cycling activity would begin at Waterfront Square and through certain routes.

On April 3, last year, the Court of Appeal had allowed Eskay’s appeal.

M Kulasegaran tells Hindraf chair to opt for self-scrutiny rather than recrimination.

Failing this, Boon Siew Group will have to answer to the Penang gov't.

'People will not feel safe around him. Look at what has happened to his staff.'

Anwar is accused of placing non-Mandarin speaking teachers in Chinese schools.

Downsize your department, not make the rakyat suffer, PAS Youth wing tells Najib.

Experts say Malaysia spending well but not wisely, citing the Lahad Datu intrusion.

He was commenting on the attempted murder of two Myanmar political leaders.

UPDATED 6PM This is to avoid negative perception about the palace’s involvement in politics.

Mohd Asron Mustapha says he was only reporting what Mohamad Sabu said.

Pakatan Rakyat will hold its fifth national convention on March 8.

How big is his influence behind the scenes and how far is his reach?

Najib's NUCC has anti-nationalists and Comango supporters, says the group.

This comes as district education officers try to stop teachers from taking part.

Fahmi Fazil urges the national gallery to stand up to political pressure.

Consumers will suffer, says PJ Utara MP Tony Pua, as the cost is much higher.

The Umno Youth chief claims the ex-senator wanted to control all the money.

On Feb 9, following the news that P Waythamoorthy had resigned from his position in the government, I was asked via email for comments on the resignation. The excerpts below are from my response reproduced in toto:

The number of evacuees at the five relief centres had dropped to 1,972.

His wife waited for an hour with his lunch but he was taken back to Kajang Prison.

Guan Eng denied that he had a secret meeting and dinner with any PAP leader.

UPDATED 3PM Anthony Loke says the application was sent in at least three times.

UPDATED 2.27PM The majority are 'BN supporters', says the party after a survey.

Water supply was expected to reach the critical stage only if there was no rain.

UPDATED 1.54PM ‘The issue is their enormous machinery, funds and (use of the) media.'

The IGP says the police will record a statement from the crown prince.

UPDATED 1.26PM The community will not forget his lies, says P Waythamoorthy.

Our vision of justice takes a back seat.

Public figures will be subject to public ridicule and satire, whether they like it or not, unless they choose to be out of the public domain like Malaysia’s fifth prime minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

UPDATED 1.35PM It rules that the ROS was wrong in de-registering it.

UPDATED 12.50PM Dapsy has lodged a police report against an Umno member.

A coalition of NGOs raps the force for 'protecting' some who stoke racial and religious tension.

She and Raja Ahmad are working to resolve the matter amicably, says her lawyer.

FREE YOURSAY ‘You love the attention, don't you? You know you will lose...’

UPDATED 12.40PM Their plea to strike out the charge is  deemed to be 'without merit'.

The service provider cannot use data for commercial purposes, assures a rep.

FREE YOURSAY 'Who is going to act against Utusan? The Polis Umno Baru?'

UPDATED 3.25 PM But he will contest the decision at the Court of Appeal.

FREE YOURSAY ‘Many leaders advised you not to trust BN but you did not listen.’

Balai Seni removed two works because they 'distressed' visitors.

PAS’ Khalid Samad notes that PKR should be given free passage to the state seat.

FREE YOURSAY ‘Who knows, the Kajang by-election might well be Liow's Waterloo.’

KINIBIZ This could eventually lead to the privatisation of Indah Water Konsortium.

He dismisses insinuations that a higher price would be paid to water firms.