Archive - 4 April 2014

2014-04-07

2014-04-07

KJ: Anwar's MH370 claims 'ludicrous and offensive'

KJ: Anwar's MH370 claims 'ludicrous and offensive'

MH370 In a series of tweets, he tries to debunk Anwar’s statement.
‘Get real or get out’

‘Get real or get out’

Not as long as there’s stuff left to steal.
'Abductees are safe, location identified'

'Abductees are safe, location identified'

UPDATED 9.12PM The two women are believed to be in southern Philippines.
Malaysia Airlines cuts flights to Beijing by half

Malaysia Airlines cuts flights to Beijing by half

KINIBIZ The move comes in the wake of the Flight MH370 tragedy.
Lim dynasty must state its stand on PAS’s hudud

Lim dynasty must state its stand on PAS’s hudud

DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang and secretary-general Lim Guan Eng should state their stand when Kelantan tables the bill to seek a declaration on the implementation of the Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code (ii) Enactment 1993 or commonly known as PAS’s hudud law.
No provision to expunge remarks from Hansard

No provision to expunge remarks from Hansard

MP N Surendran says this can only be done 'if there is a mistake'.
'Noah' movie banned for depicting prophet

'Noah' movie banned for depicting prophet

Noah contravenes guideline, which is that a prophet's face cannot be shown.
Zahid gets slap offer, deputy says 'shut resorts'

Zahid gets slap offer, deputy says 'shut resorts'

UPDATED 6.30PM A former CM offers RM500 to slap the home minister.
Ministry: Lynas adheres to legal requirements

Ministry: Lynas adheres to legal requirements

'Lynas had obtained approval to market oxide and chloride products.'
'MB's suggestion on seized Bible copies ludicrous'

'MB's suggestion on seized Bible copies ludicrous'

This is nothing short of 'passing the buck', says Christian federation.
Sarbaini's family files suit against gov't and MACC

Sarbaini's family files suit against gov't and MACC

UPDATED 6.25PM The suit, filed at the KL High Court, seeks up to RM8mil in damages.
'Mahathir, Anwar must also answer for Memali'

'Mahathir, Anwar must also answer for Memali'

1985 cabinet collectively responsible for Memali incident, says Aziz Bari.
RMAF and Zhang Ziyi on MH370

RMAF and Zhang Ziyi on MH370

Perhaps as the title of my letter might have alluded, yes, I would certainly love to write pages and pages about gorgeous Zhang Ziyi who captured my heart with her performance in Ang Lee’s film ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’, but alas, who has since disappointed me with her attacks on the Malaysian authorities for allegedly hiding information when in truth there have been more than two dozen nations participating in the search for Flight MH370 but thus far without success.
No change to Johor weekend holidays, says MB

No change to Johor weekend holidays, says MB

Menteri Besar Mohamed Khaled Nordin says the matter did not arise at all.
The passing of an icon of justice - Irene Fernandez

The passing of an icon of justice - Irene Fernandez

Irene Fernandez may have looked simple and timid, but behind that deceptive appearance she was a woman of steel in her battles for the rights of the poor and marginalised in the country, especially that of the migrant workers.
The passing of an icon of justice - Irene Fernandez

The passing of an icon of justice - Irene Fernandez

Irene Fernandez may have looked simple and timid, but behind that deceptive appearance she was a woman of steel in her battles for the rights of the poor and marginalised in the country, especially that of the migrant workers.
Zaid losing the plot

Zaid losing the plot

Begging the question, Malaysia masih boleh?
MCA slams Penang gov't for raising water rates

MCA slams Penang gov't for raising water rates

Penang neglecting duty to the people’s welfare, says deputy state MCA chief.
Suhakam: Gov't must affirm PCA is last resort

Suhakam: Gov't must affirm PCA is last resort

The gov't must put in place legal provisions to ensure the Act isn't abused.
60pct surcharge discount offer for large families

60pct surcharge discount offer for large families

‘This is our effort to reduce their burden,’ says CM Lim Guan Eng.
MCA: Abduction another black eye for gov't

MCA: Abduction another black eye for gov't

Wee Jeck Seng says the incident has further sullied the country's image.
Musa: Nobody dared speak the truth on Memali

Musa: Nobody dared speak the truth on Memali

COMMENT The ex-DPM is grateful that he can now set the record straight.
Honouring Irene by defending migrants

Honouring Irene by defending migrants

COMMENT Reminding one another to see humans, just like the rest of us.
Johor pulls plug on pool party

Johor pulls plug on pool party

The event is against the nation's cultural norms, a state official says.
Selangor admits oversight in RM16k paintings

Selangor admits oversight in RM16k paintings

UPDATED 3.45PM Exco member Rodziah Ismail vows that Pak Samad will be paid.
Yussibnosh takes oath as Balingian assemblyperson

Yussibnosh takes oath as Balingian assemblyperson

The ceremony was witnessed by Sarawak Chief Minister Adenan Satem.
FGV to unlock value of non-core businesses

FGV to unlock value of non-core businesses

The exercise would enable its non-core businesses to operate independently.
NEP bred rent-seeking culture, says Ku Li

NEP bred rent-seeking culture, says Ku Li

This and political patronage added to poor implementation of the NEP, he adds.
Ku Li: Subsidies for IPPs an 'unforgivable sin'

Ku Li: Subsidies for IPPs an 'unforgivable sin'

Razaleigh also notes that constant political interference has affected Petronas.
Top MACC officer rebuts MP Ko's criticism

Top MACC officer rebuts MP Ko's criticism

COMMENT MACC conviction rates are higher than Hong Kong’s ICAC.
'NEP not exempt from unintended consequences'

'NEP not exempt from unintended consequences'

COMMENT Umno’s dissenter holds forth on how a good plan came unstuck.
Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez hospitalised

Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez hospitalised

He is the author of the acclaimed ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ (1967).
Kadir, try putting yourself in Anwar's shoes

Kadir, try putting yourself in Anwar's shoes

FREE YOURSAY ‘Kadir Jasin can only ask questions, but offers no solutions.’
Moderate air quality in eight areas at noon

Moderate air quality in eight areas at noon

They include Pasir Gudang (60), Nilai (60) and Port Dickson (58).
Why is PM afraid to take questions from media?

Why is PM afraid to take questions from media?

FREE YOURSAY 'He might as well just photocopy his statement...'
Anwar accuses Putrajaya of MH370 cover-up

Anwar accuses Putrajaya of MH370 cover-up

MH370 'I believe the gov't knows more than us,' says the opposition leader.
PM's farfetched theory on Sabah abductions

PM's farfetched theory on Sabah abductions

FREE YOURSAY ‘If it is to 'sour ties' with the Chinese, why take the Filipina as well.’
Najib, the point is security, or lack of it

Najib, the point is security, or lack of it

FREE YOURSAY ‘But Najib, even with Esscom our borders are still porous.’
Sniper: I spotted seven or eight Lahad Datu intruders

Sniper: I spotted seven or eight Lahad Datu intruders

Malaysian sniper tells KK High Court how he saw intruders shooting at his men.
Taiping folk scramble for water containers

Taiping folk scramble for water containers

After Selangor, the Perak town is hit by water rationing after dry spell.
Perlis mufti tells Muslims to shun Songkran festival

Perlis mufti tells Muslims to shun Songkran festival

Songkran in Perlis is a no-no for Muslims, warns state mufti Juanda.
Hope not lost in 'most expensive' MH370 search

Hope not lost in 'most expensive' MH370 search

DAY 28 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
Foreign media gets a dose of BN’s medicine

Foreign media gets a dose of BN’s medicine

FREE YOURSAY ‘They now have a first-hand experience of what we had to put up with.’
US watchlist claims 'ridiculous', says Pak Lah

US watchlist claims 'ridiculous', says Pak Lah

The former premier says he knew about this and is not worried.
MAS is wide open to lawsuits, say experts

MAS is wide open to lawsuits, say experts

MH370 Without wreckage, MAS can't mount a defence against suits.