Archive - 24 February 2014

Stern action against Kassim Ahmad if he had deviated

Stern action against Kassim Ahmad if he had deviated

Jawi still collecting evidence on Kassim's speech at the recent Putrajaya seminar, says minister Jamil Khir.
Taib to get papers as head of state on Friday

Taib to get papers as head of state on Friday

He is expected to get his credentials at audience with Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Time for Waytha to accept political realities

Time for Waytha to accept political realities

Persatuan Hindraf Malaysia leader P Wathymoorthy, who took everyone by surprise with his sudden resignation announcement from all government positions, is indeed a disappointment. Those who had high hopes of Waytha are now wondering whether they should ever trust him again.
Water rationing if Gemencheh Dam level keeps dropping

Water rationing if Gemencheh Dam level keeps dropping

The MB says the Gemencheh dam was now able to sustain for only 25 more days.
Pengerang residents, cops face off at graveyard

Pengerang residents, cops face off at graveyard

Workers counting the number of graves for relocation were given 'police protection'.
MB: Syabas has no plan on water woes, so Selangor acts

MB: Syabas has no plan on water woes, so Selangor acts

He says Syabas has no rationing plan so state has to issue its own plan.
MACC clarification sought on ‘probe into 60 cops’ report

MACC clarification sought on ‘probe into 60 cops’ report

We have not been informed by the MACC of any probe, says Khalid Abu Bakar.
MCA roasts Zuraida for calling Chew a scapegoat

MCA roasts Zuraida for calling Chew a scapegoat

PKR MP Zuraida is condemned for taking potshots at a 'fellow sister'.
Reject Anwar, save Selangor, says Muhyiddin

Reject Anwar, save Selangor, says Muhyiddin

He says if Anwar won the by-election, uncertainty would prevail in the state gov't.
Specialist: Detainee died due to lung embolism

Specialist: Detainee died due to lung embolism

Dr Mohammad Shafie says the minor bruises did not lead to Ragu’s death.
Health minister: Foreigners to pay own actual medical costs

Health minister: Foreigners to pay own actual medical costs

He says this would enable the gov't to save up to RM100mil annually.
Beware of social media leaks, PM tells diplomats

Beware of social media leaks, PM tells diplomats

UPDATED 5.25PM Everything said behind closed doors, too, can get into blogs.
'Poor quality' food gripe of MAS passengers

'Poor quality' food gripe of MAS passengers

However, it is one of seven airlines given five-star rating by a review website.
Visibility 50m in Indonesia’s Riau province

Visibility 50m in Indonesia’s Riau province

Hotspots in Riau increased 150 times since Feb 23 from 64 to 1,234.
Gov't vow to abolish Sedition Act questioned

Gov't vow to abolish Sedition Act questioned

A rights group notes that the Sedition Act 1948 was being applied bi-monthly.

Did Facebook block pro-Pakatan webpages?

Did Facebook block pro-Pakatan webpages?

M'sian users now think Facebook Inc may have had a hand in the webpage bans.
NGO suggests name of Agong for Penang Second Bridge

NGO suggests name of Agong for Penang Second Bridge

Ahmad Yakqub Nazri says the move would empower the royal institution.
Taib chairs last cabinet meeting as chief minister

Taib chairs last cabinet meeting as chief minister

Along with him in his car was Minister in the CM’s Office Adenan Satem.
Planning for a water crisis?

Planning for a water crisis?

The Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia (Awer) has stressed the need for a higher reserve margin of treated water and protection of water catchment areas numerous times. In recent weeks, we can see the impact of weather pattern change to our water resources.
Minister: I'll sue Guan Eng on 'Burn Bibles proposal'

Minister: I'll sue Guan Eng on 'Burn Bibles proposal'

Rahman Dahlan says Guan Eng implied he backs burning of Malay Bibles.
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Islamic group all out to keep 'race' in forms

Islamic group all out to keep 'race' in forms

UPDATED 4.30PM It claims this will stop the 30pct bumi quota from being undermined.
Muhyiddin: I didn't order anti-SBA teacher's transfer

Muhyiddin: I didn't order anti-SBA teacher's transfer

UPDATED 5.10PM The order was issued by the district education office, he says.  
March 11 set as new date for Karpal’s sentencing

March 11 set as new date for Karpal’s sentencing

Karpal confirmed the new date when met at the Jalan Duta Court Complex today.
'Why Christians giving out BM leaflets in Selangor?'

'Why Christians giving out BM leaflets in Selangor?'

Blogger Abdul Karim Omar makes an issue of leaflets for non- Muslims being in BM.
PAS to rally for rubber tappers on April 5

PAS to rally for rubber tappers on April 5

The rally, organised by Kedah PAS, is scheduled to take place in Baling.
Will MCA role in cabinet reduce Umno's racism?

Will MCA role in cabinet reduce Umno's racism?

It won't, says DAP's Lim Guan Eng, since it has lost the respect of voters too.
MP to table Bill to bar abuse of affirmative action

MP to table Bill to bar abuse of affirmative action

The Bill on social inclusion is supported by DAP's Serdang MP Ong Kian Ming.
Zaid: Anwar had hand in Umcedel Kajang survey

Zaid: Anwar had hand in Umcedel Kajang survey

UPDATED 5.05PM But the Umcedel director denies any 'close links' with Anwar.
Wee’s wee-wee remarks uncalled for

Wee’s wee-wee remarks uncalled for

The recent fiasco at MCA’s extraordinary general meeting (EGM) clearly shows that the present leadership of the Chinese-based party is out of touch with the grassroots.
Selangor to start water rationing tomorrow

Selangor to start water rationing tomorrow

UPDATED 6.50PM It'll be two days of water and two days of no water, says MB.
More pro-Pakatan FB pages inaccessible

More pro-Pakatan FB pages inaccessible

At least two more of such pages cannot be reached, bringing the number up to six.
PAS chief ordered to pay RM2mil to PKR leader

PAS chief ordered to pay RM2mil to PKR leader

He was sued for a remark about ‘drug-pushing Pakatan leaders’ during GE13.
Richard Riot shoots down SUPP-SPDP merger move

Richard Riot shoots down SUPP-SPDP merger move

The SUPP deputy chief says the Serian branch does not want a merger.
Gov't 'not aware' Facebook pages blocked

Gov't 'not aware' Facebook pages blocked

UPDATED 1.20PM The deputy multimedia minister says even the cops have no clue.
1MDB's 'fantastic' investment strategy?

1MDB's 'fantastic' investment strategy?

MP SPEAKS The rational thing for 1MDB to do to avoid further embarrassing losses...
Don't talk like Umno Youth head, Anwar tells Liow

Don't talk like Umno Youth head, Anwar tells Liow

The spat stems from the claim that Anwar 'was involved' in Operasi Lalang.
Who will Adenan appoint as deputy CM?

Who will Adenan appoint as deputy CM?

ANALYSIS 'Does James Masing hold the key to Adenan becoming an effective CM?'
Hisham: Give priority to national interest in KLIA2

Hisham: Give priority to national interest in KLIA2

He says interested parties should cease finger-pointing but put national first.
MCMC set to censor Shiism websites if directed

MCMC set to censor Shiism websites if directed

Make formal request to block sites that threaten the faith of Muslims, Jakim told.
'Energy is a strategic weapon'

'Energy is a strategic weapon'

COMMENT Critical national infrastructure resources should never be privatised.
‘MCA’S role in cabinet hardly matters any more’

‘MCA’S role in cabinet hardly matters any more’

FREE YOURSAY ‘Over the years, its influence and participation have continued to decline…’
 
Idris: 10-point fix not against state Islamic laws

Idris: 10-point fix not against state Islamic laws

UPDATED 12.10PM 'Prohibited words can't be used to propagate to Muslims.'
Withdraw action against SBA critics, ministry told

Withdraw action against SBA critics, ministry told

UPDATED 12.07PM Consult the teachers, not punish them, says Kit Siang.
The power, the glory and the push

The power, the glory and the push

We don't want unprincipled politicians.
How low can the MCA go?

How low can the MCA go?

COMMENT Have the central delegates no sense of shame, honour or dignity?
SBA suspended, teachers to wait for review

SBA suspended, teachers to wait for review

Edu Dept will only announce the results after minister is satisfied...
A housewife who travels in a private jet

A housewife who travels in a private jet

FREE YOURSAY ‘As a ‘housewife’, it is not your job to deliver water.’
Under a year, and MCA's drooling for gov't posts

Under a year, and MCA's drooling for gov't posts

FREE YOURSAY 'Look at all those greedy faces saying, we're in business again.'