Archive - 3 April 2014

2014-04-04

2014-04-04

'Goodbye' to Irene, but not the end

'Goodbye' to Irene, but not the end

The 2,000 people at the activist’s funeral reaffirm her righteous fight.
2014-04-03

2014-04-03

Umno building marred by 'R4masi' graffiti

Umno building marred by 'R4masi' graffiti

Mukhriz also advises Umno supporters not to resort to such an action.
War of words over Penang water tariffs hike

War of words over Penang water tariffs hike

Gerakan’s Oh Tong Keong describes CM as practising double standards.
Isma: Revoke citizenship of MH370 critics

Isma: Revoke citizenship of MH370 critics

MH370 This includes those 'not in the same boat' as the govt and ‘unfriendly’ media.
Last-minute repairs delay MAS flight for four hours

Last-minute repairs delay MAS flight for four hours

The London-bound flight was delayed for four hours to carry out repair works.
Giving sanctity to unholy contracts?

Giving sanctity to unholy contracts?

Ensure the contracts are not tainted first.
Plan to buy ‘amphicoaches’ still under discussion

Plan to buy ‘amphicoaches’ still under discussion

Currently, there are only 12 amphicoaches available in the world.
Do more to achieve 1pct gov't jobs for disabled

Do more to achieve 1pct gov't jobs for disabled

According to the United Nations, around 10 percent of the population live with a disability. In other words, there are roughly 3 million people with disabilities in our nation.
Hudud an unconstitutional law, Parliament told

Hudud an unconstitutional law, Parliament told

Veteran lawmaker Karpal reminds Parliament that it cannot enforce the law.
PAS: Why is Zambry touchy about Raja Bomoh?

PAS: Why is Zambry touchy about Raja Bomoh?

The Perak MB's actions at the state legislative assembly have raised eyebrows.
As MH370 mystery deepens, so does our fascination

As MH370 mystery deepens, so does our fascination

MH370 Millions in US remain intrigued about the mystery.
I'm suffering alone, says mother of Iranian teen

I'm suffering alone, says mother of Iranian teen

MH370 Although her son broke the law, she says he was chasing his dreams.
Convictions of duo are attacks on parliament

Convictions of duo are attacks on parliament

The message from law advocates the world over is clear - the prosecutions of Anwar Ibrahim and Karpal Singh under archaic and rarely used laws are legally unwarranted and the convictions a travesty of justice.
MCA blames DAP for Kelantan's hudud move

MCA blames DAP for Kelantan's hudud move

While MCA can't stop Umno from backing hudud, it's DAP's fault to not stop PAS.
PI Bala's widow: M'sians have forgotten my hubby

PI Bala's widow: M'sians have forgotten my hubby

The mum of three, who is struggling to make ends meet, speaks of her ordeal.
PM: Abduction may be a deliberate act to sour ties

PM: Abduction may be a deliberate act to sour ties

UPDATED 5.15PM Najib Abdul Razak does not rule out that possibility.
Moderate air quality in 18 places as of noon

Moderate air quality in 18 places as of noon

Among them were Nilai (75), Banting (66) and Batu Muda (62).
11 hurt after petrol from tanker ignites in Gua Musang

11 hurt after petrol from tanker ignites in Gua Musang

The blaze also destroyed a burger stall, four cars and three motorcycles.
We shall overcome - remembering Irene

We shall overcome - remembering Irene

Persatuan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor (Empower) is deeply saddened by the passing of Irene Fernandez. Many of us knew her as a comrade and friend, stretching back years to the beginnings of our lives as activists and human rights defenders.
New radar after MH370? What for? Stay awake

New radar after MH370? What for? Stay awake

KINIBIZ Has the old radar system broken down or something?
Pua: Cost of building highways was RM28.5bil

Pua: Cost of building highways was RM28.5bil

So why the need to pay RM400bil to acquire them, he asks.
MH370 slip-up no reason to shop for new radar

MH370 slip-up no reason to shop for new radar

MH370 COMMENT Our radars did detect the plane but we did nothing.
Grow a backbone on Bible issue, Ong tells MB Khalid

Grow a backbone on Bible issue, Ong tells MB Khalid

UPDATED 1.55PM He says Khalid can’t abdicate his duty to care for minorities.
Najib thanks Australia, evades media radar

Najib thanks Australia, evades media radar

UPDATED 2.05PM MH370 He leaves the event without taking questions.
Fog among causes of wireless Internet outages

Fog among causes of wireless Internet outages

The other causes were application failure due to storms and power disruption.
Kidnapping case reignites IC imbroglio

Kidnapping case reignites IC imbroglio

UPDATED 2.50PM PARLIAMENT Sabah DAP MPs want ICs to be re-issued.
Two men seriously beaten over cow theft bid

Two men seriously beaten over cow theft bid

The duo had attempted to steal cows at Kampung Keladi in Kedah.
Ministry's reply 'confirms' Papagomo's identity

Ministry's reply 'confirms' Papagomo's identity

UPDATED 2.55PM Rafizi says PKR will lodge reports on the blogger’s ‘perjury’.
Irene’s passing marks the end of an era

Irene’s passing marks the end of an era

Many years had rolled by and I sat in the car, reminiscing, on my way back from the wake of Irene Fernandez. I was 18 years old and working on human and worker rights issues with the Young Christian Workers Movement (YCW) when I first met her.
Will Hisham table Genting crash bus report?

Will Hisham table Genting crash bus report?

MP SPEAKS It's been over seven months, and yet there's no sign of report.
DG of Info a saving grace to battered Malaysia

DG of Info a saving grace to battered Malaysia

The interview on YouTube by the director-general of Information, Malaysia, Ibrahim Abdul Rahman, yesterday, Wednesday, April 2, 2014 refers.
MP's motion for PSC on MH370 rejected

MP's motion for PSC on MH370 rejected

UPDATED 2.45PM PARLIAMENT Loke is asked to move the motion independently.
Did Irene deserve better?

Did Irene deserve better?

She lived and died for her beliefs.
No need for IPCMC, gov't tells UN

No need for IPCMC, gov't tells UN

The government says the EAIC and human rights workshops are sufficient.
IGP, what about the lithium-ion batteries?

IGP, what about the lithium-ion batteries?

FREE YOURSAY ‘I wish the IGP would use his brilliance to also solve custodial deaths.’
Umno Youth: Ensure 30pct of PR1MA goes to bumis

Umno Youth: Ensure 30pct of PR1MA goes to bumis

Khairy Jamaluddin says PR1MA's balloting system must be reviewed.
Expect Najib’s popularity to tank after GST

Expect Najib’s popularity to tank after GST

FREE YOURSAY ‘The only solution to boost popularity is for BN to employ all M'sians.’
Pentagon: US spent US$3mil on MH370 search

Pentagon: US spent US$3mil on MH370 search

MH370 This is from US$4mil Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel initially authorised.
Think-tank damns 'immoral tax'

Think-tank damns 'immoral tax'

Institut Rakyat says GST will widen the gap between rich and poor.
China tourist kidnapped by armed men in Sabah

China tourist kidnapped by armed men in Sabah

UPDATED 9.54PM Also taken hostage is a female hotel employee.
BN's new slogan - vote for your own kind

BN's new slogan - vote for your own kind

FREE YOURSAY ‘Initially there is one idiot in Parliament and now there are two.’
Rosmah sheds tears with passenger's wife

Rosmah sheds tears with passenger's wife

DAY 27 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
Nur Jazlan sees red over foreign security guards

Nur Jazlan sees red over foreign security guards

'We will call Home Ministry to explain the procedures in giving out licences.'
PAC moots action for uni's RM12mil ship bungle

PAC moots action for uni's RM12mil ship bungle

RV Discovery has been marred by a cost overrun of at least RM3 million.
Yes, please sue and start with global media

Yes, please sue and start with global media

FREE YOURSAY ‘This is neither the time nor place for authorities to appear vindictive.’
Tough questions leave 'em squirming

Tough questions leave 'em squirming

COMMENT The govt’s credibility crisis worsens and criticism continues to flow.
Youths clueless about our own history

Youths clueless about our own history

Last week the Memali incident was brought up to the attention of Malaysians, almost 30 years since it happened. The bloody major incident dated Nov 19, 1985 claimed 18 fatalities including four policemen, took place in a remote village called Memali in Baling, Kedah.
Of Marxist media theory and MH370

Of Marxist media theory and MH370

Only allowed to view some amount of secrecy.