Archive - 18 April 2014

No rest for putra pests

No rest for putra pests

Feathering their nests at the expense of the rest.
Samy Vellu cries for Karpal, hugs Guan Eng

Samy Vellu cries for Karpal, hugs Guan Eng

UPDATED 10.40PM Ex-archenemy among those who flocked to Karpal’s home.
Shafee: I'll miss the good fight with Karpal

Shafee: I'll miss the good fight with Karpal

Courtroom feuds aside, he describes Karpal as a most ethical lawyer.
Karpal's maid still in critical condition

Karpal's maid still in critical condition

Selfiana Rengga, 24, who also suffers brain bleeding, is still unconscious.
Drone risks damage at record depth in search

Drone risks damage at record depth in search

MH370 The Bluefin-21 dived to a record depth of 4,695 metres.
PAS to discuss 'rest in peace' controversy

PAS to discuss 'rest in peace' controversy

Its political bureau to thrash out term that Fatwa Council does not want used.
Reports lodged against anti-GST rally organiser

Reports lodged against anti-GST rally organiser

'The rally would cause upheaval and tarnish the country’s image,' say three NGOs.
Ku Nan, MP nominated for sexism award

Ku Nan, MP nominated for sexism award

UPDATED 7.40PM Come, pick a sexist remark and shame the one who made it...
Utusan's bid for recusal in Anwar case denied

Utusan's bid for recusal in Anwar case denied

Rosilah denied the application with RM5,000 in costs and granted a stay.
Court denies Anwar's appeal done in haste

Court denies Anwar's appeal done in haste

SODOMY II It blames the delays largely on the defence's postponents.
KLIA2 gets cert of completion and compliance

KLIA2 gets cert of completion and compliance

The issuance of the CCC is also a go-ahead to occupy the terminal building.
Karpal’s roaring spirit lives on

Karpal’s roaring spirit lives on

Mourn, but make sure to emerge stronger.
Lawyers: Syariah Court must decide on custody

Lawyers: Syariah Court must decide on custody

Syarie lawyers say a child is considered Muslim if one parent converts to Islam.
Noh Omar declares support for hudud in Kelantan

Noh Omar declares support for hudud in Kelantan

But, says Umno's Tanjong Karang MP, he first wants to be briefed on the Bill.
One of modern Malaysia’s great men

One of modern Malaysia’s great men

Karpal overcame great obstacles and odds.
2014-04-18

2014-04-18

'Honour Karpal by ranking him with Gandhi'

'Honour Karpal by ranking him with Gandhi'

His courage ranks him with the Indian fighter, says Param Cumaraswamy.
Hindraf: BN must state it will not honour MOU

Hindraf: BN must state it will not honour MOU

The association’s secretary says the gov’t must make a clear stand.
Indian docs recover 12 gold bars from man’s gut

Indian docs recover 12 gold bars from man’s gut

The 63-year-old businessman had swallowed the 33-gram bars in Singapore.
Stop sharing gory pictures, social media users told

Stop sharing gory pictures, social media users told

Shabery says these acts were unethical and did not reflect good character.
The tiger will roar beyond the grave

The tiger will roar beyond the grave

Here are some interesting facts about Karpal the man, lawyer and politician.
Karpal stood tall with his principles

Karpal stood tall with his principles

As a politician, Karpal spoke out on issues without fear or favour.
11 years after son's death, mum has no answers

11 years after son's death, mum has no answers

UPDATED 4.25PM 'What I have gone through, no one else should have to...'
Minister finds Karpal jibes unacceptable

Minister finds Karpal jibes unacceptable

The minister says death and religion should never be used for political mileage.
'Anwar's foreign chemists are armchair experts'

'Anwar's foreign chemists are armchair experts'

SODOMY II Evidence from Australian chemists 'mere opinions', judges find.
A Prayer for the Jelutong Tiger!

A Prayer for the Jelutong Tiger!

You knew me never, I’ve only seen you from near;
Your influence so dire, your principles do inspire;
Intention to acquire, steadfastness sans fear;
Of Kings and mortals mere, of preachers and pretenders!
BN and Pakatan leaders throng Karpal's wake

BN and Pakatan leaders throng Karpal's wake

UPDATED 3.25PM Politicians from both sides have nothing but respect for Karpal.
Karpal Singh – a man for true believers

Karpal Singh – a man for true believers

EULOGY I was numbed by the shocking news: A true friend is no more.
Selangor Umno vows protests if rationing not lifted

Selangor Umno vows protests if rationing not lifted

UPDATED 1.45PM Noh Omar gives the state gov’t until May 4 to act.
Selangor assembly gets food poisoning, caterer axed

Selangor assembly gets food poisoning, caterer axed

UPDATED 2.05PM Speaker, her deputy and others get a nasty bout yesterday.
Malaysia quarantines 15 over respiratory disease

Malaysia quarantines 15 over respiratory disease

UPDATED 2.50PM   WHO has recorded 238 cases and 92 deaths.
MOU to be signed on black box and remains

MOU to be signed on black box and remains

UPDATED 1.15PM MH370 The document will not be made public.
Nurul’s hubby names relative in concord panel

Nurul’s hubby names relative in concord panel

The  panel comprises family members who would provide advice to find a solution.
Solar plant to be built near Fukushima nuke plant

Solar plant to be built near Fukushima nuke plant

The plant will start operations in June 2015, Japan's Jiji Press reported.
Court blasts Anwar's statement from the dock

Court blasts Anwar's statement from the dock

SODOMY II The panel says this shows his reluctance to be cross-examined.
Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez dies

Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez dies

The Colombian writer, 87, was famed for his novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'.
Anwar: Karpal's death a personal loss to me

Anwar: Karpal's death a personal loss to me

Anwar at Reformasi 2.0 ceramah recounts his long, close ties with his late lawyer.
Karpal's last words in Parliament

Karpal's last words in Parliament

'Don't play with the constitution'. These were his last words in the House.
PKR de facto chief appears geared for the worst

PKR de facto chief appears geared for the worst

Anwar Ibrahim pumps up crowd to ensure BN doesn't take his Permatang Pauh seat.
'Tech experts' to meet Chinese families Monday

'Tech experts' to meet Chinese families Monday

DAY 42 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
Michael Cornelius literally 'the man behind Karpal'

Michael Cornelius literally 'the man behind Karpal'

He would push his boss around in his wheelchair wherever he went.
Umno rep slightly hurt, wife dies in accident

Umno rep slightly hurt, wife dies in accident

'Their Nissan Murano sports utility vehicle was believed to have skidded.'
Karpal was my inspiration to study law

Karpal was my inspiration to study law

It was 2.30am on a Thursday and I was sitting at the dining table in the kitchen. I have been staring at my laptop for almost 12 hours, tapping into the keyboard, writing another story.
'MAS should have led MH370 info dissemination'

'MAS should have led MH370 info dissemination'

UPDATED 1.45PM MH370 A forum hears how it was instead slow.
Esscom census finds 3,384 ‘non-citizens’

Esscom census finds 3,384 ‘non-citizens’

Still undecided over relocating foreigners in Semporna and Sandakan.
Another sudden death in custody, ‘no foul play’

Another sudden death in custody, ‘no foul play’

Penang cops say post-mortem shows the detainee suffered 'lung infection'.
For most M’sians, crime is real, not a perception

For most M’sians, crime is real, not a perception

FREE YOURSAY ‘Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, I’m glad you and your nieces are safe.’
Kidex eyes a slice of LDP’s bumper profits

Kidex eyes a slice of LDP’s bumper profits

KINIBIZ The new highway is being positioned as an alternative to LDP.
From second-class citizens to second-class religions

From second-class citizens to second-class religions

FREE YOURSAY 'The notion 'Islam is above other faiths' is for Muslims only.'
Like a goat asking a python for a hug

Like a goat asking a python for a hug

FREE YOURSAY ‘There's no need for Khalid to pussyfoot around on Bible issue.’
Tiger of Jelutong shall keep roaring in our hearts

Tiger of Jelutong shall keep roaring in our hearts

FREE YOURSAY ‘He’ll live on in the hearts of all who believe in a better M'sia.’
Karpal lived, and died, for Malaysia

Karpal lived, and died, for Malaysia

OBITUARY How can we vindicate all that Karpal stood and lived for?