Archive - 23 April 2014

2014-04-24

2014-04-24

Washed up debris sparks interest

Washed up debris sparks interest

The DCA calls it 'plastic sheets' and warns that nothing is conclusive for now.
Sack that 'bugger' MB, says 'mandi kerbau' MP

Sack that 'bugger' MB, says 'mandi kerbau' MP

UPDATED 7.55PM Ooi says Khalid has overstayed his welcome.
PKR leader denies blaming Umno for ‘shady land deal’

PKR leader denies blaming Umno for ‘shady land deal’

‘I wish to clarify that I did not say they were involved,’ says Afif Bahardin.
Preliminary report to ICAO not public, yet

Preliminary report to ICAO not public, yet

But Hishammuddin Hussein says all reports will be made public.
Zul's theory is Anwar quit PKR race due to Obama

Zul's theory is Anwar quit PKR race due to Obama

'He does not want the US president to see the husband vs wife democratic circus'.
Democratic Party to name candidate for president

Democratic Party to name candidate for president

Jero Wacik says the party would not nominate a candidate for vice-president.
Trust us on water, pleads Selangor MB

Trust us on water, pleads Selangor MB

Rationing is frustrating public, but Khalid says state's working on solutions.
Soi Lek: MCA 'helpless' as hudud Bill looms

Soi Lek: MCA 'helpless' as hudud Bill looms

But Liow Tiong Lai brushes off criticisms because Chua Soi Lek 'is history'.
1MDB a disaster unfolding before our very eyes

1MDB a disaster unfolding before our very eyes

KINIBIZ The snowball just gets larger and larger as it barrels down the hill.
Zaid: Post-Karpal, DAP left meek on hudud

Zaid: Post-Karpal, DAP left meek on hudud

DAP must now toe the line in Pakatan, just as MCA does in BN, says the ex-minister.
MCA: Will DAP dare challenge 'Allah' ban?

MCA: Will DAP dare challenge 'Allah' ban?

MCA Youth reminds DAP of its intention to challenge a law in S'gor.
Khairy: Extremists have no place in our society

Khairy: Extremists have no place in our society

The minister has denounced extremists, saying they do not belong 'in our society'.
Be open to criticism or pay the price, Dr M tells gov't

Be open to criticism or pay the price, Dr M tells gov't

He hardly listened to criticism in his time, but says this could now lead to violence.
If industry can't operate, who'd invest there?

If industry can't operate, who'd invest there?

The Selangor Pakatan government’s boast of being the state which draws the highest amount of investments should be changed to the state with the largest outflow of investments.
Conduct urine tests for bus drivers randomly instead

Conduct urine tests for bus drivers randomly instead

The recent spate of four bus accidents in the space of 11 days is a cause for alarm and concern.
‘Moratorium can curb real estate speculation in FT’

‘Moratorium can curb real estate speculation in FT’

During the period, any sale was prohibited except with the approval of the authorities.
Selangor MCA shows receipts for 'illegal water sales'

Selangor MCA shows receipts for 'illegal water sales'

UPDATED 6PM 'Water was sold to industries at 23 times more than the price...'
Penang Islamic authorities back hudud move

Penang Islamic authorities back hudud move

The PAS-led MAIPP is on a potential collision course with the state gov't.
2014-04-23

2014-04-23

High Court adjourns Tuhan Harun’s case to May 8

High Court adjourns Tuhan Harun’s case to May 8

The prosecution did not submit any application to have the trial heard simultaneously.
Tian Chua in yet another sedition probe

Tian Chua in yet another sedition probe

UPDATED 4PM This is related to a speech he made on April 20.
TV series on British rule to be shot in Penang

TV series on British rule to be shot in Penang

‘Indian Summers’ showcases the final years of British rule in India.
PKR not under family control, says Azizah

PKR not under family control, says Azizah

UPDATED 3.47PM The re-elected president says the post was open to all to contest.
Cops will act if May 1 rally 'threatens public order'

Cops will act if May 1 rally 'threatens public order'

UPDATED 4PM This is said when asked if pre-emptive arrests are planned.
Ministry: No grant given to 'Najib-favoured' firm

Ministry: No grant given to 'Najib-favoured' firm

UPDATED 3.55PM The 4,000 receipients do not include the firm named by PKR.
KL school not allowed as Karpal memorial venue

KL school not allowed as Karpal memorial venue

UPDATED 3.15PM The Education Department sees this as a political event.
Giant panda project nonsensical

Giant panda project nonsensical

At a time when orangutans and other animals here need more help than ever, the plan to take on loan two pandas from China is surely one of the worst decisions ever made with regards to wildlife conservation and management in our country.
Manufacturers say private water tankers crucial

Manufacturers say private water tankers crucial

Its chairperson says firms stand to lose RM15mil in costs and sales.
PPP to PAS Youth: No guts to censure Anwar?

PPP to PAS Youth: No guts to censure Anwar?

A Chandrakumanan raps PAS Youth for telling BN to stay out of the by-election.
Daim: What's wrong in owning bank in Tanzania?

Daim: What's wrong in owning bank in Tanzania?

He calls Anwar Ibrahim a 'kaki goreng' in alleging elements of wrongdoing.
Not a cent paid to experts, says Hisham

Not a cent paid to experts, says Hisham

MH370 Hisham's trip to Perth may take place after Bluefin-21 finishes its job.
Court: Karpal's death no excuse to delay Sodomy II

Court: Karpal's death no excuse to delay Sodomy II

UPDATED 1.50PM Anwar's lawyers told to file a proper notice of motion.
PKR denies holding prayers for 'martyr' Karpal

PKR denies holding prayers for 'martyr' Karpal

UPDATED 12.55PM ‘Example of Umno lies,’ tweeted Anwar Ibrahim.
Expert: Plane with defect not allowed to take off

Expert: Plane with defect not allowed to take off

MH192 A senior expert says ensuring aircraft safety was an SOP.
‘Investigating officer told to free Dharmendran’

‘Investigating officer told to free Dharmendran’

Insp Hare had told Supt Yahya that Dharmendran had collapsed.
MCA to contest Bukit Gelugor

MCA to contest Bukit Gelugor

The party however has yet to decide on the candidate who will enter the tiger's den.
Justice down the drain in Sodomy II, what next?

Justice down the drain in Sodomy II, what next?

COMMENT The outcome of this trial was already self-evident.
Family demands open inquest on custodial death

Family demands open inquest on custodial death

The family of Kamarulnizam Ismail seeks answers on how he died in prison.
Green group plans blockade at Lynas' door

Green group plans blockade at Lynas' door

Himpunan Hijau will, on June 22, try again to stop the refinery's operations.
Australia tasked with black box data retrieval

Australia tasked with black box data retrieval

DAY 47 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
'Pirates board Japanese tanker, kidnap three'

'Pirates board Japanese tanker, kidnap three'

'Eight masked men also siphoned off part of the fuel cargo from the Japanese tanker.'
Karpal Singh a political man of his times

Karpal Singh a political man of his times

TRIBUTE H is contributions were a valuable national service.
Penang reclaims Puspanita house after drug party

Penang reclaims Puspanita house after drug party

State gov’t says incident smeared its name, agreement was contravened.
Water crisis a game, with the people as pawns

Water crisis a game, with the people as pawns

FREE YOURSAY ‘Each side is holding the people of Klang Valley to ransom...’
In ignoring Anwar, Obama puts politics first

In ignoring Anwar, Obama puts politics first

FREE YOURSAY ‘PKR, until you come to power, you're not part of American policies.’