Archive - 16 April 2014

BN rep: Don't blame Esscom for kidnap

BN rep: Don't blame Esscom for kidnap

Mohd Yusop says it should not be faulted for the incident in Semporna.
Student dies mysteriously at Lunas school

Student dies mysteriously at Lunas school

A male student dies after fainting while lining up to enter his class at SMK Lunas today.
Azmin invokes historical icons to kickstart campaign

Azmin invokes historical icons to kickstart campaign

From Gandhi to Soekarno, Azmin Ali wants PKR to learn from the greats.
Penghulu, PAS supporter collect BR1M twice

Penghulu, PAS supporter collect BR1M twice

But both have returned the additional sum after they are threatened with police action.
2014-04-17

2014-04-17

CPI rose 3.5pct to 109.9 in March

CPI rose 3.5pct to 109.9 in March

The rise was brought about by the increased indices of all the main groups.
I was advised not to act on Bible issue, says MB

I was advised not to act on Bible issue, says MB

Khalid Ibrahim says he was told to wait for the AG to resolve the matter.
Bersih: Gov't trying to scare activists with charges

Bersih: Gov't trying to scare activists with charges

Referring to court cases, the watchdog calls on activists not to be cowed.
Actress Zahida Rafik fails in bid to strike out suit

Actress Zahida Rafik fails in bid to strike out suit

'The judge held that this is not an appropriate case to dismiss.'
Mahathir suggests removal of Johor Causeway

Mahathir suggests removal of Johor Causeway

Build ‘Friendship Bridge’ instead, says the former premier in a public lecture.
Perkasa raps DAP, PKR for trying to stop hudud

Perkasa raps DAP, PKR for trying to stop hudud

It says hudud is only for Kelantan Muslims, and DAP does not exist there.
A tale of 1MDB and CCM

A tale of 1MDB and CCM

KINIBIZ When it was reported that 1MDB has filed its accounts, Tiger pounced.
Amend constitution to resolve jurisdiction conflict

Amend constitution to resolve jurisdiction conflict

The issue of conflict of jurisdiction between the civil courts and the syariah courts has been standing unresolved for many years. The recent case of S Deepa whose child was allegedly abducted by her Muslim convert ex-husband is not the only controversy that revolves around this issue, but yet another case that adds on to the long list of the likes of M Indira Gandhi, S Shamala and R Subashini.
Rising middle class to drive auto demand in M’sia

Rising middle class to drive auto demand in M’sia

A Nielsen poll shows that seven out of 10 Malaysians intend to acquire a car within the next two years.
Int'l panel proposed to prove transparency

Int'l panel proposed to prove transparency

UPDATED 5.10PM MH370 Hisham says it will comprise credible experts.
Angry Iban block Tabung Haji access to NCR land

Angry Iban block Tabung Haji access to NCR land

The company is unable to harvest oil palm or operate a mill at the disputed site in S'wak.
1MDB's profit at RM878mil, debt at RM42bil

1MDB's profit at RM878mil, debt at RM42bil

KINIBIZ The much- delayed accounts have finally been submitted to the CCM.
Six deaths in custody renew demands for IPCMC

Six deaths in custody renew demands for IPCMC

The latest incident involving N Harirajan prompts Suaram to raise the matter.
‘Security forces retaliated to shots by intruders’

‘Security forces retaliated to shots by intruders’

'My team was approached by three or four intruders in civilian clothes.'
MIC wants Tamil signs at KLIA2

MIC wants Tamil signs at KLIA2

It is a minor thing but can have a big impact, warns the MIC Youth chief.
High divorce rate in Selangor every year, assembly told

High divorce rate in Selangor every year, assembly told

Couples marrying outside Selangor but divorced in this state is among the causes for the high rate.
Saifuddin - the stone to kill two birds?

Saifuddin - the stone to kill two birds?

A DAP MP wonders if his entry into the race is to finish off both Azmin and Khalid.
'48pct of Chinese youths not aware of MACC'

'48pct of Chinese youths not aware of MACC'

The anti-graft body has stepped up efforts to involve them in activities.
Yes, the House IS a suitable place for babies

Yes, the House IS a suitable place for babies

I brought my babies to Parliament not because I need a creche for my kids there. I have a very capable babysitter. The wives of Bukit Bendera MP Zairil Khir Johari, and Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim, are housewives. So if you ask me, do we really need a creche in Parliament? The answer would be “NO”.
PKR’s constitution silent on multiple posts

PKR’s constitution silent on multiple posts

Penang state rep Norlela Ariffin is up for five positions, unless she changes her mind.
Scrap 'licensed gangster' image, Gerakan tells IGP

Scrap 'licensed gangster' image, Gerakan tells IGP

The party also wants the CM to haul up CPO to explain custodial deaths.
'Umno only jumping on hudud bandwagon'

'Umno only jumping on hudud bandwagon'

UPDATED 2.20PM It will use PAS’ proposal to get political mileage, says Anwar.
Zaid bemoans lack of 'sensible Malays'

Zaid bemoans lack of 'sensible Malays'

A generation ago, the 'travesty of justice' in Deepa's case would not be tolerated.
Anwar disgusted as PM 'manipulates' comment

Anwar disgusted as PM 'manipulates' comment

UPDATED 2.15PM MH370 Anwar claims a 'fake quote' was attributed to him.
Anwar: MB didn't do enough on Bible raid

Anwar: MB didn't do enough on Bible raid

UPDATED 2.10PM He says the state and MB should have shown more initiative.
‘MAS privatisation will cost Khazanah RM1.18bil’

‘MAS privatisation will cost Khazanah RM1.18bil’

This is assuming a 10pct premium on its current share price, said Maybank IB.
Undersea drone heads back to seafloor

Undersea drone heads back to seafloor

MH370 The sea bed is a 'good environment' for seeking out wreck debris.
Arul, Tian called up over May Day rally

Arul, Tian called up over May Day rally

The PSM sec-gen and the PKR veep have to be at Dang Wangi police station today.
MACC: Watch out for fraud and abuse in gov’t aid

MACC: Watch out for fraud and abuse in gov’t aid

Its chief Abu Kassim says MACC was prepared to advise the Finance Ministry.
'Azizah and I... till death do us part'

'Azizah and I... till death do us part'

UPDATED 5PM Anwar says his battle is not with Wan Azizah but BN and ROS.
PAS to push for hudud despite Pakatan protest

PAS to push for hudud despite Pakatan protest

Its president says this has been PAS' fight even before Pakatan existed.
Tian Chua: Unfair to blame Selangor for BSM's shifting

Tian Chua: Unfair to blame Selangor for BSM's shifting

UPDATED 2.25PM He blames Najib for failing to respect the rights of Christians.
90pct of poor unaware of education blueprint

90pct of poor unaware of education blueprint

A nationwide survey lists five main issues concerning the poor and education.
'Should Khalid lead S'gor after BSM debacle?'

'Should Khalid lead S'gor after BSM debacle?'

UPDATED 12.15PM He is said to be unable to solve problems that need political courage.
Jokowi’s meeting with envoys draws brickbats

Jokowi’s meeting with envoys draws brickbats

An anayst says it could be misconstrued as making a pact with foreign parties.
Amid MH370 crisis, out pops the Omega watch

Amid MH370 crisis, out pops the Omega watch

FREE YOURSAY ‘The obvious fact is Zul trying to score political points with Najib.’
Durian triggers evacuation at Melbourne hospital

Durian triggers evacuation at Melbourne hospital

A TV cameraperson tells the fire department all about the pungent smell.
Paka still records unhealthy API as at 1pm

Paka still records unhealthy API as at 1pm

Seventeen areas recorded moderate API, according to the DOE.
Ex-judge: Non-Muslim parents can have custody

Ex-judge: Non-Muslim parents can have custody

The conditions include not to let the Muslim children eat non-halal food.
Snatch thieves target Teresa outside family home

Snatch thieves target Teresa outside family home

UPDATED 1.20PM Two men on a motorbike tried to grab her necklace.
Danger of spurning minority interests in S'gor

Danger of spurning minority interests in S'gor

MP SPEAKS Shah Alam's indifference to the Bible seizure could haunt Pakatan.
Thanks to the police, soon no opposition MPs

Thanks to the police, soon no opposition MPs

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why do we need GEs when MPs are jailed one after another?’
Founded on secularism, moving to Islamism

Founded on secularism, moving to Islamism

FREE YOURSAY ‘With the path we are now on, is constitution in jeopardy?’
'US courts likely to throw out MH370 class suits'

'US courts likely to throw out MH370 class suits'

DAY 40 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
Ramli: I'd have hit Sabah intruders fast and hard

Ramli: I'd have hit Sabah intruders fast and hard

INTERVIEW Ex-Sabah police chief said he would have finished them straight away.
Law of the jungle rules in custody battle

Law of the jungle rules in custody battle

FREE YOURSAY ‘What if the mother now decides to ‘kidnap’ the son by force?’
Zahid pays no heed to cabinet decision

Zahid pays no heed to cabinet decision

FREE YOURSAY ‘Both parents must agree if their child was to change their faith.’
'Prophet didn't grant Muslim parent custody'

'Prophet didn't grant Muslim parent custody'

A scholar relates how Prophet Muhammad asked a child to choose instead.