Archive - 2 May 2014

Mourning for Tham... and Malaysia

Mourning for Tham... and Malaysia

Not alone in cutting off its nose to spite its face.
DAP rep still not conscious, says wife

DAP rep still not conscious, says wife

Wong Ho Leng's wife says his family appreciated Adenan's kind gesture.
Hisham: France even slower than us

Hisham: France even slower than us

UPDATED 8.15PM MH370 He says France took six hours to start search.
Putrajaya, K'tan to form panel for hudud talks

Putrajaya, K'tan to form panel for hudud talks

UPDATED 7.57PM The joint technical committee is formed to discuss it.
First funerals planned for MH370 passengers

First funerals planned for MH370 passengers

MH370 Kin of Rod and Mary Burrows will be holding a memorial on Sunday.
Isle may be made heritage site if treasure is found

Isle may be made heritage site if treasure is found

Idris Haron says Pulau Nangka will become a site for historians.
62pct M'sians reject GST, reveals poll

62pct M'sians reject GST, reveals poll

UPDATED 7.13PM Merdeka Centre's poll says the poor in particular are balking.
Mr Karpal Singh, my Boss

Mr Karpal Singh, my Boss

COMMENT Litany of praise from from one who won't forget the Tiger’s mentorship.
2014-05-02

2014-05-02

Another suspected militant arrested, says Zahid

Another suspected militant arrested, says Zahid

He says the suspect was arrested while attempting to flee the country.
Ministry bans popular 'pro-Shiite' novel

Ministry bans popular 'pro-Shiite' novel

KDN has issued a ban on 'Perempuan Nan Bercinta' by Faisal Tehrani.
Water supply disruption in Seremban on May 6 and 7

Water supply disruption in Seremban on May 6 and 7

This is due to maintenance work at the Sungai Terip water treatment plant.
'The sooner Anwar goes to prison, the better'

'The sooner Anwar goes to prison, the better'

UPDATED 5.23PM Ibrahim can't fathom sympathisers of the PKR leader.
Cameramen lodge report over May 1 attack

Cameramen lodge report over May 1 attack

They were allegedly roughed up by protesters in a rally against the new tax.
Gov't threatens to sack anti-GST civil servants

Gov't threatens to sack anti-GST civil servants

Those involved in the rally will face stern action, including termination of service.
Houston: Focus on search, not past mistakes

Houston: Focus on search, not past mistakes

MH370 The JACC chief says this in his first press conference in Malaysia.
Peaceful rally a sign of a new nation being born?

Peaceful rally a sign of a new nation being born?

I was there at the ‘Anti-GST’ protest on May 1.
'Foreign worker denied rights at detention centre'

'Foreign worker denied rights at detention centre'

Counsel suspects authorities are stopping him from reaffirming affidavit.
DAP: More questions than answers in MH370 report

DAP: More questions than answers in MH370 report

MH370 Lim slams scant info and discrepancies into the crucial first day...
Zahid: Has PAS deceived Malays over hudud?

Zahid: Has PAS deceived Malays over hudud?

UPDATED 4PM This follows reports this was part of its ‘political strategy’.
Help unite Malaysians, Sabah DAP tells Isma

Help unite Malaysians, Sabah DAP tells Isma

Sabah DAP would like to remind the Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (Isma) president Abdullah Zaik Abdul Rahman to be considerate and honest when speaking about the contributions of non-Muslims in Malaysia. As a Christian Kadazan Malaysian I am very insulted and offended by his (Abdullah’s) statement alleging that he was surprised that non-Muslims are given so many privileges in the first place.
Where is the justice in dealing with extremists?

Where is the justice in dealing with extremists?

In 2007 more than 50,000 Indian Malaysians gathered in Kuala Lumpur against Umno’s atrocities and discrimination. That was the golden year for the Hindraf movement. The demonstration was held on Nov 25, 2007. The demo showcased the anger of Indians in Malaysia about basic human rights violations of the Umno-led government.
Why PAS is pushing hard for hudud

Why PAS is pushing hard for hudud

ANALYSIS It's to win back Malay support and gain moral high ground over Umno.
After the Obama euphoria

After the Obama euphoria

We only hear of, ‘Can I have a selfie with you?’
Quit BN, DAP dares SUPP, MCA and Gerakan

Quit BN, DAP dares SUPP, MCA and Gerakan

‘They lost their tongues with their boss’ support for the PAS move’.
Khalid slammed for siding with Kidex firm

Khalid slammed for siding with Kidex firm

UPDATED 2.22PM Pakatan reps say S'gor should put the people's interests...
'Najib's gov't backtracked on Sosma promise'

'Najib's gov't backtracked on Sosma promise'

UPDATED 2.49PM N Surendran says this after a political activist is arrested...
Red herring in MH370 hunt highlights air traffic flaws

Red herring in MH370 hunt highlights air traffic flaws

MH370 Wasted effort while controllers looked in the wrong country.
Malaysia trending down in Press Freedom Report

Malaysia trending down in Press Freedom Report

UPDATED 4PM This is due to 'electoral fraud and obstacles to block opposition from...'
PAS: We will accept any outcome on hudud

PAS: We will accept any outcome on hudud

UPDATED 3.15PM But Mahfuz tells Najib not to be a 'pondan' and get the Bill passed.
New low-cost terminal KLIA2 takes off

New low-cost terminal KLIA2 takes off

Earlier at 10.20pm (yesterday), the check-in process began.
Sumatra quake tremors felt in Selangor and Perak

Sumatra quake tremors felt in Selangor and Perak

MMD was monitoring developments and would update accordingly.
Guan Eng: Seah a resolute defender of the underdog

Guan Eng: Seah a resolute defender of the underdog

He says the Teluk Intan MP was a DAP loyalist through thick and thin.
DAP: Millions in green subsidy handed to firm

DAP: Millions in green subsidy handed to firm

UPDATED 1.20PM Ong Kian Ming says the FiT quota award skipped the usual process.
Fadillah: Plus agrees to restructure toll rates

Fadillah: Plus agrees to restructure toll rates

He says this would involve amendments to the existing concession deal.
PKR suspends division after 'vote tampering'

PKR suspends division after 'vote tampering'

UPDATED 12.45PM It also wants the Batang Sadong division leaders expelled.
Batteries on MH370 complied with IATA rules

Batteries on MH370 complied with IATA rules

MH370 This was revealed in the manifest along with the preliminary report.
Report reveals confusion after MH370 disappearance

Report reveals confusion after MH370 disappearance

MH370 It showed a four-hour gap before launch of search operation.
Hisham in talks with M'sian firms for specialised assets

Hisham in talks with M'sian firms for specialised assets

DAY 56 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
Hudud, Islamic state and Malaysia’s future

Hudud, Islamic state and Malaysia’s future

COMMENT To PAS, hudud is the panacea for the nation’s social ills.
Reading between the lines on what Obama said

Reading between the lines on what Obama said

FREE YOURSAY ‘I don't think Obama equated PM's intelligence to that of a chimp.’
RM100mil KLIA2 rail track a ‘gravy train’

RM100mil KLIA2 rail track a ‘gravy train’

FREE YOURSAY ‘The cost is suspiciously high and people are right to ask...’ 
Ibans, Dayaks relegated to second-class bumi

Ibans, Dayaks relegated to second-class bumi

FREE YOURSAY ‘They have been in Malaysia long before Islam and long before Malays.’
It’s all about people and passion

It’s all about people and passion

On Thursday, the Malaysiakini management sprang a surprise on its staff.
Rally shows Malays to be hardest hit by GST

Rally shows Malays to be hardest hit by GST

FREE YOURSAY 'The Malays are suffering and the BN gov't is not listening.'