Archive - 21 February 2014

Ex-minister not aware of aide’s ‘money-laundering’

Ex-minister not aware of aide’s ‘money-laundering’

Nor Mohamed Yakcop testifies in the trial of Hasbie Satar in Butterworth today.
Taib hopes to improve relations with the media

Taib hopes to improve relations with the media

He says the press has probably only seen one side of his face so far.
Rosmah delivers drinking water to dry-taps folk

Rosmah delivers drinking water to dry-taps folk

The prime minister’s wife refuses to speak to reporters during the event.
MB Khalid denies links to Daim

MB Khalid denies links to Daim

UPDATED 7.25PM The Selangor MB says the question should be posed to Daim.
Curbing ideological extremism

Curbing ideological extremism

Inertia could lead to greater danger.
AirAsia benefited most, says Malaysia Airports

AirAsia benefited most, says Malaysia Airports

KINIBIZ It says this despite AirAsia not contributing the most revenue.
Four news portals barred from BN press meet

Four news portals barred from BN press meet

Malaysiakini, too, shunned from Kajang by-election candidacy announcement.
Mei Fun: Vote for a stronger Selangor opposition

Mei Fun: Vote for a stronger Selangor opposition

She says her victory would create a healthier two-party system.
Muslim lawyers accept Comango's dialogue offer

Muslim lawyers accept Comango's dialogue offer

Group says the dialogue will be 'in search of truth, not publicity'.
Suspend SBA, as it makes even Kamalanathan sweat

Suspend SBA, as it makes even Kamalanathan sweat

P Kamalanathan too finds its hard to do, opposition MP points out.
DAP to meet on Karpal’s guilty verdict

DAP to meet on Karpal’s guilty verdict

Others made similar ‘seditious’ statements, but were not prosecuted, it says.
Feb 25 for case management in Altantuya appeal

Feb 25 for case management in Altantuya appeal

On that day the court would fix the date to hear the prosecution’s appeal.
Seek equality or secede, group tells Adenan

Seek equality or secede, group tells Adenan

A nationalists group urges Adenan to restore rights for Sabah and Sarawak.
2014-02-21

2014-02-21

MP: Is 1MDB power award a 'backdoor bailout'?

MP: Is 1MDB power award a 'backdoor bailout'?

Tony Pua asks if giving Project 3B is to help the ailing finances of 1MDB.
Protesting MCA members sleep outside HQ

Protesting MCA members sleep outside HQ

UPDATED 3.20PM They are staging a sit-in to protest the coming MCA EGM on Sunday.
Chew Mei Fun to battle Anwar in Kajang

Chew Mei Fun to battle Anwar in Kajang

UPDATED 7.08PM Muhyiddin Yassin makes the announcement today.
'Anwar a brother to church, not politician'

'Anwar a brother to church, not politician'

Holy Family Church's priest explains the speech was not a political activity.
Malaysia’s economy turns the corner

Malaysia’s economy turns the corner

What a month it’s been for Malaysia’s economy. Fourth quarter GDP growth was stronger than expected (4th quarter GDP - 5.1%, and GDP for 2013 - 4.7%). Foreign Direct Investment for 2013 is the highest on record. The budget deficit has been reduced to 3.9%, exceeding the government`s target of 4%.
Sermon cautions against 'anti-hadith' campaign

Sermon cautions against 'anti-hadith' campaign

In Friday sermons, Jakim hits out at those who argue against following the hadith.
Police quiz M'kini journalists over blood protest

Police quiz M'kini journalists over blood protest

This is in connection with our report on money offered to slap Teresa Kok.
BAE: Malaysia seeking fighter jet leasing bids

BAE: Malaysia seeking fighter jet leasing bids

BAE Systems expects to submit a leasing proposal for the Eurofighter soon.
Teresa's video now comes with Malay subtitles

Teresa's video now comes with Malay subtitles

Subtitles are inserted in a bid to correct false perception about her satire.
1MDB gets six more months to file accounts

1MDB gets six more months to file accounts

Prior to the extension, it was due to file its annual returns before Sept 30 last year.
Is Malaysia Airlines dumping fares?

Is Malaysia Airlines dumping fares?

KINIBIZ The national carrier is pricing itself out of profitability.
Talk of secession is not treasonous, says Jeffrey

Talk of secession is not treasonous, says Jeffrey

‘It is clear Sabah, Sarawak people see no hope for their future in Malaysia.’
Fix crisis instead of suing me, Rafizi tells Syabas

Fix crisis instead of suing me, Rafizi tells Syabas

The Pandan MP says he will not be cowed from voicing out public issues.
'A dialogue with Kassim Ahmad would be harmful'

'A dialogue with Kassim Ahmad would be harmful'

The National Fatwa Council says his views are 'difficult' for others to accept.
Stop insulting Indians, Umno ministers told

Stop insulting Indians, Umno ministers told

'Umno and MIC giving absurd excuses for breaking promises made to poor Indians.'
Taib: I'll only advise like the queen does

Taib: I'll only advise like the queen does

UPDATED 1.30PM He says he will only offer advice if he is requested to do so.
Daim breaks his silence

Daim breaks his silence

KINIBIZ looks at several deals involving Daim’s ICB Financial Holdings Group.
Petronas and Perwaja Steel reach settlement

Petronas and Perwaja Steel reach settlement

Perwaja Steel will pay the sum in monthly instalments starting from August 2015.
Anti-TPPA 'zombies' invade Kuala Lumpur

Anti-TPPA 'zombies' invade Kuala Lumpur

UPDATED 5.05PM The 'living dead' warn that medicine costs will rise. PHOTO
Political persecution has returned, says LFL

Political persecution has returned, says LFL

Lawyers for Liberty also takes the PM to task, calling Najib a 'false reformist'.
'Sarawak biased against local industries'

'Sarawak biased against local industries'

Steamed up over special power tariff for foreigner investors at locals’ expense.
What Singapore expects from Malaysia in 2014

What Singapore expects from Malaysia in 2014

COMMENT The warming of Singapore-Malaysia ties cannot be taken for granted.
MAHB plans share sale to fund expansion

MAHB plans share sale to fund expansion

MAHB now has up to four international airports under its portfolio.
India’s airlines want AirAsia’s entry blocked

India’s airlines want AirAsia’s entry blocked

Jet Airways, GoAir, Indigo and SpiceJet are said to be against AirAsia’s entry.
Am I a lackey of the MIC?

Am I a lackey of the MIC?

COMMENT I am but a simple man who keeps doing what is possible to serve mankind.
Karpal guilty of sedition against Perak ruler

Karpal guilty of sedition against Perak ruler

UPDATED 11AM Mitigation is on March 7 to allow him to file his medical report.
The issue is whether Kassim's views have merits

The issue is whether Kassim's views have merits

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why are so-called Muslim experts so afraid of debate?’
Waytha walked into an Umno trap

Waytha walked into an Umno trap

FREE YOURSAY Waytha, publish the proposal and let public be judge.
Which part of Hindraf MOU has gov't honoured?

Which part of Hindraf MOU has gov't honoured?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Will the gov’t show what actions have been taken...’
Balai Seni returns 'ABU' painting to artist

Balai Seni returns 'ABU' painting to artist

This follows Cheng Yen Pheng’s failed attempt last week to obtain the painting.
Syabas says Umno not controlling water relief

Syabas says Umno not controlling water relief

It denies reports Umno is handing out water only to BN supporters.
Minister shows 'proof' of Waytha's lies

Minister shows 'proof' of Waytha's lies

Abdul Rahman Dahlan accuses P Waythamoorthy of misleading the public.
Growing chorus in BN to stay out of Kajang polls

Growing chorus in BN to stay out of Kajang polls

Wanita MCA chief Heng Seai Kie says by-election will be a drain of funds.
Dr M-led gov't owes us an apology, say ISA detainees

Dr M-led gov't owes us an apology, say ISA detainees

Kua, an ISA detainee, describes Ops Lalang as Mahathir's worst abuse of power.