Archive - 30 April 2014

Perlis will abide by federal gov't decision on hudud

Perlis will abide by federal gov't decision on hudud

Meanwhile Terengganu MB says hudud was Allah's laws and must not for political purposes.
Chinese families urge M'sia to buy raw Inmarsat data

Chinese families urge M'sia to buy raw Inmarsat data

MH370 They also want a fund set up to award individuals who located the plane.
Wisma Putra denies issuing letter to next-of-kin

Wisma Putra denies issuing letter to next-of-kin

MH370 Claiming to be a MH370 passenger next-of-kin, a man wanted a deferred car loan.
MMC must not keep mum on hudud amputations

MMC must not keep mum on hudud amputations

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) stood up for doctors when it clearly made defining comments on the proposal by the Kelantan state government. The MMA has repeatedly said that amputations are strictly not permitted under the Medical Act enforced by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
Non-Muslim students quizzed on Islamic issues

Non-Muslim students quizzed on Islamic issues

Minister sees red after students applying for Mara scholarships claimed so.
Hisham zips lip on why RM100mil spent on rail link

Hisham zips lip on why RM100mil spent on rail link

UPDATED 6.40PM 'It is public transport... I'm not going to argue with you,' he says.
MCA still undecided on entering Tiger's den

MCA still undecided on entering Tiger's den

Contrary to reports, party No 2 says no final decision is made on Bukit Gelugor.
Uthaya’s lawyer wants action on prison warder

Uthaya’s lawyer wants action on prison warder

A letter to the Home Ministry alleges threats were made against his client.
'Speak up, Najib, for Obama struck the heart'

'Speak up, Najib, for Obama struck the heart'

The US president was spot on with his incisive views, says DAP's Gobind Singh.
Police aiming for smooth anti-GST rally tomorrow

Police aiming for smooth anti-GST rally tomorrow

UPDATED 5.10PM 'I feel this rally will start and end well,' says the CPO.
Dr M: Proton could be crippled without protection

Dr M: Proton could be crippled without protection

'The consumer does not care what happens to the country,' he says.
Thai trader gets 15 days in jail for selling unripe durians

Thai trader gets 15 days in jail for selling unripe durians

Orchard owner Vimol Srivichai had sold 20 unripe durians for about 2,000 baht.
'Timid' Malays, where are you?

'Timid' Malays, where are you?

COMMENT 'Do they really want their children’s hands and feet amputated?'
Gov’t can’t ‘punish’ rakyat with GST, says PKR

Gov’t can’t ‘punish’ rakyat with GST, says PKR

Wan Azizah says among its failures were issues of graft and abuse of power.
Felda wins suit against Mustafa, awarded RM100,000

Felda wins suit against Mustafa, awarded RM100,000

However, the court dismissed Felda’s claim against Mazlan Aliman.
Pay Syabas more? No thanks, Khairy

Pay Syabas more? No thanks, Khairy

COMMENT I guess for BN, wastage and leakage is par for the course.
Gerakan Youth: Open hearts to Obama's advice

Gerakan Youth: Open hearts to Obama's advice

Its chief Tan Keng Liang believes that the US president was being sincere.
Hudud rift widens as DAP acting chief warns PAS

Hudud rift widens as DAP acting chief warns PAS

UPDATED 4PM No room for PAS in Pakatan if it insists on hudud.
No plans to build LCCT at KKIA, says deputy minister

No plans to build LCCT at KKIA, says deputy minister

SENATE Terminal One of the airport is being upgraded to cater for the increase in passengers.
'Organisers of anti-GST rally can't be charged'

'Organisers of anti-GST rally can't be charged'

'To do so will be going against Court of Appeal's recent decision.'
'Is Parliament subservient to the cabinet?'

'Is Parliament subservient to the cabinet?'

Why must indigeneous people's land rights report go to PM's Dept, asks think tank.
Brunei adopts sharia law, others in region consider it

Brunei adopts sharia law, others in region consider it

The sultan announces the introduction of sharia as a 'great achievement'.
MB: Rationing in Klang Valley ends tomorrow

MB: Rationing in Klang Valley ends tomorrow

UPDATED 4.20PM This as water level in Sg Selangor dam reaches 40.23pct.
Police agree to allow May Day rally, with conditions

Police agree to allow May Day rally, with conditions

Organisers say they’ve got permission to gather at road facing Dataran.
PKR members question non-use of indelible ink

PKR members question non-use of indelible ink

W hy was the ink not used in the party elections in various states, they ask.
Hudud will kill Pakatan, warn Buddhist groups

Hudud will kill Pakatan, warn Buddhist groups

They say if PAS presses ahead with its plan, the opposition will lose future votes.
Police reports lodged against anti-GST rally

Police reports lodged against anti-GST rally

Disgruntled business, consumer groups have filed the complaints.
Nik Aziz backs formation of hudud task force

Nik Aziz backs formation of hudud task force

The PAS leader agrees with the suggestion by Deputy Premier Muhyiddin Yassin.
Time to get rid of UN, say top envoy and ex-PM

Time to get rid of UN, say top envoy and ex-PM

UPDATED 1.50PM Top diplomat Razali Ismail and Mahathir both criticise the institution.
Despite water cuts, Dr M bathes in 'kindness'

Despite water cuts, Dr M bathes in 'kindness'

UPDATED 3.15PM Despite rationing, the ex-PM gets enough supply.
Mahathir: A stronger BN shot down hudud in past

Mahathir: A stronger BN shot down hudud in past

UPDATED 1.14PM He says perhaps Najib's gov't is considering it to win support.
Trading in Lynas halted ahead of announcement

Trading in Lynas halted ahead of announcement

Lynas made a net loss of A$59.3 million in the last six months of 2013.
Shabery: Press index drop due to opposition, too

Shabery: Press index drop due to opposition, too

SENATE The World Press Freedom Index showed that Malaysia fell to 145th position.
Dr M: Chinese are rich and Indians are lawyers

Dr M: Chinese are rich and Indians are lawyers

UPDATED 12.45PM He says those who didn't come to M'sia are not so fortunate.
Unhealthy air in Kemaman as at 8am

Unhealthy air in Kemaman as at 8am

The moderate areas are Nilai (60), Balok Baru (55), Kuching and Port Klang (51).
Petronas sells stake in gas project to Sinopec

Petronas sells stake in gas project to Sinopec

China’s largest petro-chemical producer is Petronas’s fourth partner in the project.
Possibility of wreckage in Bay of Bengal dismissed

Possibility of wreckage in Bay of Bengal dismissed

MH370 The JACC says the GeoResonance report was not within that search arc.
Searchers backtrack on Bay of Bengal claim

Searchers backtrack on Bay of Bengal claim

DAY 54 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
Stanford University's class of 2013

Stanford University's class of 2013

INFOGRAPHICS Where they're working now and how much they're earning.
Senate creates history, sitting until past midnight

Senate creates history, sitting until past midnight

This was until 12.24am, to finish all winding up on the royal address.
PKR man is also eyeing Bukit Gelugor seat

PKR man is also eyeing Bukit Gelugor seat

Contestant for Bukit Gelugor PKR division chief post wants his party in battle.
Kadir, get facts right before starting fight

Kadir, get facts right before starting fight

FREE YOURSAY 'He should talk with respect... or lose respect of M'sians.'
Don’t expect any favours from Obama

Don’t expect any favours from Obama

FREE YOURSAY ‘Whether Obama acts on what had been discussed is not...’
Why Liew should let Battersea go

Why Liew should let Battersea go

KINIBIZ He can still save his hard-earned reputation by walking away.
It’s about time Dr M got schooled

It’s about time Dr M got schooled

FREE YOURSAY ‘Dr M, learn to change with the times. There’s no country for old men.’
Ibrahim Ali, ever heard of the Pareto principle?

Ibrahim Ali, ever heard of the Pareto principle?

FREE YOURSAY ‘In Malaysia, 20pct of the bumiputera own 80pct of the wealth.’
Let World Bank determine who controls economy

Let World Bank determine who controls economy

FREE YOURSAY ‘It can do a study to find out the percentage of bumi equity.’