Archive - 6 March 2014

Proposed National Harmony Bill may be renamed

Proposed National Harmony Bill may be renamed

Nancy Shukri says it will be renamed to suit the offences under the bill.   
Use not more than 170 litres each daily, advises Syabas

Use not more than 170 litres each daily, advises Syabas

Currently, the average daily water consumption per individual exceeds 214 litres.
Samples from Saiful in Sodomy II under scrutiny

Samples from Saiful in Sodomy II under scrutiny

The prosecution argued for its integrity; defence said it was strange...
Ultraman book banned for 'undermining public order'

Ultraman book banned for 'undermining public order'

Even a superhero cannot escape the long arm of the Home Ministry.
RTM given exclusive rights to 2014 World Cup matches

RTM given exclusive rights to 2014 World Cup matches

RTM has been given the rights to air 35 of the 64 World Cup matches.
TV3 challenges judge's integrity in Nizar case

TV3 challenges judge's integrity in Nizar case

Justice Mohamad Ariff, it says, 'should have been disqualified' due to PAS links.
Man who 'egged' Teresa under probe for affray

Man who 'egged' Teresa under probe for affray

The man, 25, has been released on police bail, says the state CID chief.
Table paper on online hate advocates, PM urged

Table paper on online hate advocates, PM urged

Pakatan MPs want PM to reveal actions on those who ramp up racial tensions.
Charging more for cheques an unconscionable act

Charging more for cheques an unconscionable act

The banking industry’s move to impose a cheque processing fee of 50 sen on the issuer of the cheque with effect from April 1, 2014 is unconscionable.
Gobala wins appeal to set aside conviction and fine

Gobala wins appeal to set aside conviction and fine

Md Raus ordered that the RM5,000 fine paid by Gobalakrishnan, 52, be returned to him.
T'was an Umno function, not Perkasa's, says MCA

T'was an Umno function, not Perkasa's, says MCA

UPDATED 6.43PM MCA's Chew Mei Fun and a Perkasa leader were on same stage.
Is Sarawak DAP preparing to form a new party?

Is Sarawak DAP preparing to form a new party?

The Bon Fire Team wishes to ask YB Karpal Singh, YB Lim Kit Siang and YAB Lim Guan Eng if they are aware of the goings on in Sarawak. Actions of the Sarawak DAP in the past few weeks show that Sarawak DAP is probably preparing to form a Sarawakian-based opposition party.
'Fake social media sites contributing to rise in slurs'

'Fake social media sites contributing to rise in slurs'

Shabery says the culprits thought that they could not be traced by the MCMC.
Khalid: Water tariff to go up after takeover, but...

Khalid: Water tariff to go up after takeover, but...

The S’gor MB stresses the rise will only be 12pct in a more than three-year span.
Hindraf queries move to revive Indian affairs panel

Hindraf queries move to revive Indian affairs panel

The group asks if this is a panicked move to win back support for Najib.
SPDP buries three-year feud to accept sacked four

SPDP buries three-year feud to accept sacked four

Mawan says Dr Tiki could submit his application separately to rejoin the party.
Orang Asli fear for safety after 'machete attack'

Orang Asli fear for safety after 'machete attack'

Six attacked while on their way to discuss foreigners disturbing their women.
Crisis in the Malay mind

Crisis in the Malay mind

COMMENT As an individual I have become philosophical over this issue.
2014-03-06

2014-03-06

PKR: Sarawak's rights already surrendered to KL

PKR: Sarawak's rights already surrendered to KL

‘Ex-CM Rahman Yakub and PBB leaders with him gave up the rights for favours.’
Haze may hit Singapore in second half of March

Haze may hit Singapore in second half of March

The air quality between 8pm Tuesday night and 4am yesterday deteriorated slightly.
PKR's Afif stands by his tweet on custodial death

PKR's Afif stands by his tweet on custodial death

The Penang exco member says he is more concerned about police reforms.
My closest brush with BTN thinking

My closest brush with BTN thinking

In The Malay Mail dated March 5, Umno minister Khairy Jamaluddin has suggested a revision of the country’s National Civics Bureau (BTN) training courses, saying undergraduates should be treated like adults and not taught to be blind supporters of the government.
Special prayers for rain in Penang mosques tomorrow

Special prayers for rain in Penang mosques tomorrow

The ‘Istisqa’ prayers will be held at all the 207 mosques in the state.
Parents to raise Seaport school issue at Kajang

Parents to raise Seaport school issue at Kajang

UPDATED 4.14PM What have Anwar and Chew Mei Fun to say about the school?
Unhealthy air quality in Muar and Port Kelang

Unhealthy air quality in Muar and Port Kelang

The API in Muar was 111 while that in Port Kelang was 114.
Taib's son escapes contempt charge

Taib's son escapes contempt charge

UPDATED 4.15PM Syariah judge Azzeman Omar rules so after Bekir explains.
'Antique iron' from Chew this Women's Day

'Antique iron' from Chew this Women's Day

She handed out cards with the iron, symbolising devotion to family.
Trafficking abuse of Rohingya spreads to Malaysia

Trafficking abuse of Rohingya spreads to Malaysia

Accounts suggest that trafficking gangs are shifting their operations into Malaysia.
Comango denies provoking court fracas

Comango denies provoking court fracas

It says an activist who allegedly 'provoked' Muslim NGOs, was not its representative.
'Incinerators safe for Japan, why not here?'

'Incinerators safe for Japan, why not here?'

UPDATED 2.26PM Minister denies Kepong incinerator unsafe claims.
AG backs closure of nine cases related to Audit Report

AG backs closure of nine cases related to Audit Report

He says the papers were found to have insufficient evidence for a criminal charge.
Deputy IGP hits out at Seberang Jaya rep

Deputy IGP hits out at Seberang Jaya rep

'Such a statement should not have been made by an elected representative.'
If convicted, Anwar likely can't contest in Kajang

If convicted, Anwar likely can't contest in Kajang

UPDATED 3.05PM Nomination may not proceed if there's no time to file for a stay...
We knew about Balingian beforehand, says EC

We knew about Balingian beforehand, says EC

UPDATED 1.25PM Both by-elections were caused by elected reps resigning.
Consult consumers and medical industry first

Consult consumers and medical industry first

The government’s decision to raise the medical fee of private clinics and medical centres across the board will cause the rakyat to suffer extra financial burden considering they are already struggling to cope with subsidy reductions and inflation.
China to test smog-clearing drone

China to test smog-clearing drone

Experts would conduct the first test of the unmanned aerial vehicle this month.
Balingian polls on March 29, nominations March 17

Balingian polls on March 29, nominations March 17

UPDATED 1.30PM This will provide a 12-day campaigning period, says EC chief.
Mustapa: Proton has made request for funding

Mustapa: Proton has made request for funding

He says any request for funding is subject to the availability of funds.
Commotion breaks out outside Palace of Justice

Commotion breaks out outside Palace of Justice

Police bar a group of Anwar Ibrahim's supporters from gathering there.
Taxes for the poor, subsidies for the rich

Taxes for the poor, subsidies for the rich

FREE YOURSAY ‘BR1M is nothing but a means for Najib to buy our votes.’
MCA leaders should think before they speak

MCA leaders should think before they speak

FREE YOURSAY ‘You failed miserably and yet you were adamant to get gov't posts.’
'Umno's mode of politics scaring Sarawak Chinese'

'Umno's mode of politics scaring Sarawak Chinese'

It’s because all BN members accept Umno as their policy maker, says S'wak DAP.
Will police act on angry courthouse crowd?

Will police act on angry courthouse crowd?

FREE YOURSAY ‘It was a threatening crowd, out to create damage and bring harm.’
Man survives fall from Second Penang Bridge

Man survives fall from Second Penang Bridge

The man, said to be a relative of a deputy minister, is a student at a college in KL.
Will the MIC boss dare sack Vell Paari?

Will the MIC boss dare sack Vell Paari?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Palanivel, sack Vell Paari and if necessary expel him from MIC.’
'Tainted' Anwar will be Chew-ed, says Soi Lek

'Tainted' Anwar will be Chew-ed, says Soi Lek

He says ‘pure as crystal’ Chew Mei Fun will romp home victorious in Kajang.
Karpal: Why didn't Saiful escape?

Karpal: Why didn't Saiful escape?

LIVE 'Saiful said he was afraid of Anwar but he could have left the place. The door...'
Teresa Kok 'egged' by unidentified man

Teresa Kok 'egged' by unidentified man

The man 'gave' the MP an egg, which broke, when shaking her hand.