Archive - 26 February 2014

Anwar in the dark over Selangor-Putrajaya MOU

Anwar in the dark over Selangor-Putrajaya MOU

Although unsure of the details, he hails a solution for Selangor's water issues.
Call out ‘Nambikei’ to the Indians just one more time

Call out ‘Nambikei’ to the Indians just one more time

Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI) president KK Eswaran said in a recent press statement in one of the dailies that Persatuan Hindraf Malaysia chairperson P Waythamoorthy does not have the right to ask for the resignation of Najib Abdul Razak for his failure to honour the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that the BN signed with the association.
Court finds Michael Chia guilty of cheating

Court finds Michael Chia guilty of cheating

The Sandakan Sessions Court sentenced him to one year's jail and caning.
Our varsities do well in subject-based ranking

Our varsities do well in subject-based ranking

Eight Malaysian universities now in top 200 in a global ranking list.
Domestic factors causing haze in Malaysia, says dept

Domestic factors causing haze in Malaysia, says dept

'The lack of rainfall has caused such things as gas, dust, ash and particles to float.'
Guan Eng: Anwar has guts, MCA doesn't

Guan Eng: Anwar has guts, MCA doesn't

This is the reason why the Chinese support him, says the DAP leader.
2014-02-26

2014-02-26

PKR lets media in, PM's Office keeps media out

PKR lets media in, PM's Office keeps media out

Malaysiakini and others are turned away at the MOU on Selangor water.
Emergency declared as haze chokes Riau

Emergency declared as haze chokes Riau

Smoke from forest fires on Sumatra is an annual dry season hazard.
Tax collecting 'leeches' worry MCA

Tax collecting 'leeches' worry MCA

Putrajaya will only get half of GST collected by a private firm, says veep Chua Tee Yong.
Malaysiakini under black magic attack

Malaysiakini under black magic attack

Packets with rice grains and needles also dumped outside news portal’s office.
Drought triggers three fires at the peak of Penang Hill

Drought triggers three fires at the peak of Penang Hill

Fire-fighters took more than 12 hours to extinguish the flames at the two locations.
A tale of press freedom, red paint and a sitting duck

A tale of press freedom, red paint and a sitting duck

KINIBIZ Imagine Tiger’s shock as she walked to one of her favourite spots.
Ex-parte bid filed to stop Taib's governorship

Ex-parte bid filed to stop Taib's governorship

The application was filed this morning by S'wak DAP Youth chief Wong King Wei.
Ex-editor of HK newspaper stabbed amid media tensions

Ex-editor of HK newspaper stabbed amid media tensions

Lau was in critical condition in hospital after managing to summon police himself.
Reconsider raw water scheme, Putrajaya urged

Reconsider raw water scheme, Putrajaya urged

S g Perak/Kerian scheme vital to Penang’s water needs after 2026, says CM.
June 23 hearing for guard in Ambank shooting case

June 23 hearing for guard in Ambank shooting case

The culprit was also reported to have fled with RM450,000 in the incident.
Tadmax: 'Oxford Pua' counted wrongly

Tadmax: 'Oxford Pua' counted wrongly

The firm claims that the RM317 million land deal with 1MDB was 'fair priced'.
Several sailors hurt in Indian submarine mishap

Several sailors hurt in Indian submarine mishap

A suspected gas leak from a battery is said to be the cause of the incident.
M'sia, S'pore grapple with prolonged dry spell

M'sia, S'pore grapple with prolonged dry spell

The dry spell is expected to run for another two weeks, forecasters say.
PKR to enter paddy fields in rice campaign

PKR to enter paddy fields in rice campaign

This is against delisting of Padiberas Nasional Bhd and ‘policies that hurt rice farmers’.
Lawyer: Khalid's case with Bank Islam not settled yet

Lawyer: Khalid's case with Bank Islam not settled yet

The parties hope we will reach a global settlement, says S Selvarajah.
NGO warns of fallout if Taib becomes governor

NGO warns of fallout if Taib becomes governor

Bruno Manser Fund threatens to lobby the EU to stop trade talks with Malaysia.
Taib to vacate Balingian seat on Friday

Taib to vacate Balingian seat on Friday

UPDATED 7.05PM He thus resigns as S'wak CM but has been nominated as governor.
PKR probing Suara Keadilan report on Azmin

PKR probing Suara Keadilan report on Azmin

UPDATED 6.52PM A committee led by the information head will speak to all parties.
PKR: Anwar 'weak' as his children not in rich list

PKR: Anwar 'weak' as his children not in rich list

PKR sec-gen Saifuddin Nasution defends his boss against Daim's lowly assessment.
Sg Buloh-Kajang MRT project 40pct complete

Sg Buloh-Kajang MRT project 40pct complete

Underground works have reached an overall progress rate of 51 percent.
1MDB a castle built on very thin ice

1MDB a castle built on very thin ice

MP SPEAKS And propped up entirely on the generosity and protection of the gov’t.
Sever ties with 'tuan', Waytha tells 'slave' MIC

Sever ties with 'tuan', Waytha tells 'slave' MIC

UPDATED 2.10PM The Persatuan Hindraf chief says MIC has failed in its role.
'Najib childish to say he mooted reconciliation'

'Najib childish to say he mooted reconciliation'

UPDATED 5.35PM ‘We don't want to be like children fighting over rambutan,' says PKR.
Finally, Selangor gets control of water industry

Finally, Selangor gets control of water industry

UPDATED 4.20PM And Putrajaya will be able to build the Langat 2 treatment plant.
Scheduled water distribution in Kluang extended

Scheduled water distribution in Kluang extended

The water level at Sungai Sembrong Kiri had dropped to 0.1 metre.
Rafizi questions Zaid's integrity, exposes emails

Rafizi questions Zaid's integrity, exposes emails

UPDATED 5.05PM Emails appear to show he 'asked for land on behalf of a client’.
Bersih shows support for Air Force major on trial

Bersih shows support for Air Force major on trial

Zaidi Ahmad faces military charges for complaints on indelible ink used in GE13.
Perkasa: Form committee to probe MAS losses

Perkasa: Form committee to probe MAS losses

Ibrahim Ali also wants the committee to propose a solution to revive MAS.
Former Johor exco member appointed a senator

Former Johor exco member appointed a senator

Adam Abdul Hamid, 64, was the state assemblyperson for Bandar Tenggara.
Waytha, you are a true hero

Waytha, you are a true hero

Especially in Malaysia, we don’t normally see politicians resigning from a top position. We should admire Persatuan Hindraf Malaysia chief P Waythamoorthy for being ethical and following servant leadership.
Further case management on Marina vs Isma suit

Further case management on Marina vs Isma suit

UPDATED 1.20PM Her defamation suit is over a leaflet claiming she is behind Comango.
'Call BN Barang Turun gov't a year after GST'

'Call BN Barang Turun gov't a year after GST'

UPDATED 1.05PM Ahmad Maslan insists the GST will eventually slash prices.
Cops quiz Johor prince over football fracas

Cops quiz Johor prince over football fracas

The IGP confirms that the police have recorded Tunku Ismail's statement.
MCA: DAP should go for Selangor MB post

MCA: DAP should go for Selangor MB post

DAP is qualified as it has more seats than PKR, says Selangor MCA.
Kajang Move fails to quell PKR dispute

Kajang Move fails to quell PKR dispute

Malaysiakini tracks the developments to date in the simmering spat within the party.
Surely it's time for MAS to buck up

Surely it's time for MAS to buck up

FREE YOURSAY ‘Still despite its downside on food, it has a dedicated cabin crew.’
Malaysiakini, fear not the cowards

Malaysiakini, fear not the cowards

FREE YOURSAY ‘Typical response - when they lose an argument, they get physical.’
Idris Jala's defence of 10-point fix untenable

Idris Jala's defence of 10-point fix untenable

COMMENT It is flawed as a ‘one country, two laws’ policy, therefore unacceptable.
PKR seeks 'amicable' deal to RM2mil Hadi suit

PKR seeks 'amicable' deal to RM2mil Hadi suit

Court has ordered Hadi Awang to pay RM2mil to its Dungun Youth chief.
AJ to hold 'Journalism not a crime' rally

AJ to hold 'Journalism not a crime' rally

FREE Al Jazeera's global day of action urges release of its journalists in Egypt.
Syabas holds Selangor to ransom with incompetence

Syabas holds Selangor to ransom with incompetence

FREE YOURSAY ‘Playing politics with water is like playing with people’s life.’
Outrageous there's no contingency for dry season

Outrageous there's no contingency for dry season

FREE YOURSAY ‘It’s Syabas’ responsibility to monitor water levels.’