Archive - 27 February 2014

Tomorrow he will meet the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to receive his credentials as Sarawak's seventh yang di-pertua negeri.   

Mohd Shamsul won a judgment in default after Hadi failed to appear in court.

The PM’s wife even complained that she cannot wear 'pretty clothes' any more.

An NGO wants a deal linked to son probed before Taib rises to S'wak governor.

'The MB understands the people’s plight, as seen in the water deal.'

UPDATED 6PM He wonders if Putrajaya will honour the MOU with Selangor.

Court says it cannot interfere, appointment at the sole discretion of the Agong.

He says they shouldn’t have the final say simply because they speak Arabic.

It apologises but says the ad was by Tune Insurance, which bought the ad space.

UPDATED 5.40PM The Federal Court has fixed June 23 to 25 to hear the appeal.

The Coalition of Good Governance is a coalition of NGOs formed as an oversight group for greater transparency and good governance in local governments, state governments and the government of the federation.

UPDATED 5.33PM Mohd Akram Osman allegedly attended a union rally...

Judge Hue Siew Kheng made the suggestion after the case was mentioned today.

It involves a company linked to his son, which was allegedly used for kickbacks.

Beware what lurks below Anwar Ibrahim’s superficial charisma. If you listen to any of his speeches or attend a Kajang town hall meeting, he may charm the pants off of you. Charisma and charm are important for Anwar because both mask his integrity deficit. Anwar’s history of flip-flopping, on virtually all issues, should not only alarm the Kajang electorate, but the rakyat at large. Without integrity, how can he be trusted to be menteri besar of Selangor?

Teresa Kok says it is the responsibility of the government to act against such groups.

Riau on Tuesday declared that forest fires have reached emergency levels.

'It is not the latest picture and overall, the KLIA2 is safe,' says Azharuddin Abdul Rahman.

UPDATED 7.15PM They ask that Al Jazeera staff detained in Egypt be released.

Abdul Taib is to step down tomorrow as the chief minister of Sarawak.

'Like how China is for Chinese, India for Indians,' explains NGO Isma.

UPDATED 3PM This is on the basis that the lawyer was slapped with a fine.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng says this involves water stocks in Penang.

Cleaning works were being carried out at the water intake plants.

This follows Michael Chia's conviction in a logging concessions cheating case.

UPDATED 2.59PM Who drafted it and who's been consulted still a puzzle, says Lim.

Justice Ab Karim later fixed both applications to be heard simultaneously on that date.

UPDATED 2.15PM He says the PKR leader wanted to influence the deal.

He is worth US$11.5 billion, down by US$1 billion from last year.

UPDATED 2.45PM   Refuting the lobbying for land charge, Zaid says it is normal.

Beijing’s growing naval assertiveness could also push M'sia closer to the US.

Tony Pua dismisses the charge by Tadmax's Faizal that he counted wrongly.

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and the Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) should look into the worsening illegal collection of parking fees and that the authorities must act now.

House owners at flats in Bandar Tun Razak demand bigger living space.

COMMENT A loss could see BN’s consensual formula for managing M'sia scrutinised.

KINIBIZ He denies any fall-out in relation to his second cabinet exit.

KINIBIZ One of the reasons is the poor performance of several routes.

Klang MP says there are many questions on the Selangor-Putrajaya MOU.

We, the Kota Kinabalu Chinese Pastors Fellowship, hereby declare our commitment to stand shoulder to shoulder with our anak negeri brothers and sisters in Christ in Sabah and Sarawak as one in the body of Christ in our nation. For better or for worse, we are with you.

MyWatch claims that Khalid can't even keep his hometown safe from criminals.

Party treasurer S Murugesan says the Hindraf leader is back to his old ways.

A Sarawak PKR leader points out that the state has RM22 billion in reserves.

The municipal council has failed to prove elements needed in the suit.

Chew says she has moved to Kajang and stayed with the constituents.

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FREE YOURSAY ‘These ministers are saying 1+1 = 1. In some way, Maslan is correct.’

Do you have what it takes to replace Waytha as deputy minister?

Ayer Keroh state rep Khoo Poay Tiong says a replacement has yet to be built.

FREE YOURSAY ‘His silence portrayed Najib as a hostage to the forces of hate.’

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib, you did not lift a finger to stop the extremists.’

This includes a RM900 million mitigation programme and river augmentation project.