Archive - 5 May 2014

What are we today, 45 years after May 13, 1969?

What are we today, 45 years after May 13, 1969?

Come May 13, 2014 this nation of ours would have clocked 45 years since the race riots rocked a young nation.
Citywide electricity blackout in KK

Citywide electricity blackout in KK

The second massive blackout of 2014 is ironically on the anniversary of GE13.
Firm denies planting coins at Malacca treasure site

Firm denies planting coins at Malacca treasure site

Smart Partnership International (M) Sdn Bhd says the coins were found by its workers.
Mohd Yacoob may stand as Independent in Bkt Gelugor

Mohd Yacoob may stand as Independent in Bkt Gelugor

Mohd Yaacop, 25, says he had learnt a lot when he contested in the last general election.
Fourth lane widening project 62pct ready, says Plus

Fourth lane widening project 62pct ready, says Plus

The project, which started in July 2012, is expected to be completed by year end.
Intruder shot dead after warning shots fired, court told

Intruder shot dead after warning shots fired, court told

Major Mohd Nasir Aziz says he was carrying out a clean-up operation to rid armed intruders.
NFC chief’s bid to defer CBT proceeding dismissed

NFC chief’s bid to defer CBT proceeding dismissed

'The court found no special situation to allow the application (to postpone the proceeding).'
Remove PM of few words, says Zaid

Remove PM of few words, says Zaid

'This is the worst case of political irresponsibility,' says the former minister.
Timeframe given for folk to prepare for GST, senate told

Timeframe given for folk to prepare for GST, senate told

SENATE Ahmad Maslan says this is to enable traders to make preparations.
MCA: Kit Siang wrong! We stood up to Najib

MCA: Kit Siang wrong! We stood up to Najib

Read our stance on hudud in president's speech online, DAP leader told.
Make Your Home Sexier With HOMEDEC!

Make Your Home Sexier With HOMEDEC!




Kuala Lumpur, 2 May 2014 – Malaysia’s all time-favourite home décor and design exhibition, HOMEDEC, is gonna make your home sexier!

So, don’t miss the exhibition until this Sunday, 4 May 2014 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. HOMEDEC lets you open up doors to double up the fun, the comfort, the mischief and the sexy for your home. It’s your prerogative to do whatever you want, however you want and whenever you want.











With over 380 exhibitors in 1,100 exhibition booths from the home industry, this is the place to learn and get the best in making your home!

And be caution of the heat that HOMEDEC is going to bring homeowners to this time! The limelight of the kitchen category with its theme ‘Kitchen Gets Me Hot’ has over 60 kitchen and home appliances exhibitors! So, watch for this as the hottest of kitchens deals and trends are unleashed in HOMEDEC. Explore all of them in Hall 8, Level 3 of Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Visitors can also partake in the entry free Kitchen & Renovation Forum session on 3 May, Saturday.




It’s not just the kitchens, but this award-winning exhibition also provides homeowners this annual platform for the sourcing of all needs, solutions and ideas for your home.  Whether if you are looking for the bedroom, bathroom, living room, the outdoors or the backyard, HOMEDEC have them all here, in one place, just for you. It’s oh-so-convenient that you can save your time in sourcing them from various places. 

Visitors who are looking for quality and the best in sleep technology, can look out for Kingsdown mattresses in Hospitality Lounge 4, Hall 4. Since 1904, each Kingsdown mattress is handcrafted, stitched and tested to ensure the highest standards of quality and workmanship. It is Kingsdown's mission to create the highest quality mattress so people sleep and live their best.

HOMEDEC promises never-ending rewards too! Every visitor here will be in the running to take home a share of the RM80,000.00 Cash for Reno with just a minimum spent amount of RM1,000.00 in a single receipt during the exhibitions running from April – June 2014 in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru.

Daily prizes await lucky visitors in the HOMEDEC Contest for those who spend a minimum of RM200.00 in a single receipt during the exhibition.  Products and vouchers worth more than RM96,000.00 will be up for grabs with the Grand Prize of a RM20,000.00 Kitchen Cabinet Cash Voucher, sponsored by Verra Kitchen Sdn Bhd.

Even without any purchases, visitors also stand a chance to win the daily prize of an ECOVACS Winbot W730 robotic window cleaner sponsored by A Nice Enterprise or a NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Genio 2 sponsored by Nestle Products.

Several industry-related interior design and architecture design activities/events are also held concurrently in this HOMEDEC:
  • PAM-HOMEDEC Residential Renovation 2013 Award. Gold Award Recipient Solo Exhibition – Archicentre Sdn Bhd
  • ‘Sufficiency’ – Malaysia Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2014 Showcase
  • REKA Conference on 1 & 2 May,  in conjunction with the hosting of the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) XXVI General Assembly and Congress 2014
HOMEDEC since its inception in 2003, is recognised for catapulting Malaysia’s home renovation industry into a household name today among Malaysian homeowners.  This award-winning exhibition is the most-awaited home décor and design platform to discover new designs, home solutions, ideas and trends for every segments of the home, through its innovative exhibition concept. HOMEDEC is now organised in Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu with a new debut in Kuching this September.

Come and spice up your home now with HOMEDEC! The exhibition opens from 1 – 4 May in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The exhibition hours are from 10am – 8pm, daily. Entry to HOMEDEC is free and for more details, log on to
www.homedec.com.my . “Like” us on Facebook too – http://www.facebook.com/homedec.exhibition
AG wants Nik Nazmi recharged under PAA

AG wants Nik Nazmi recharged under PAA

UPDATED 6.35PM His lawyers are informed the summons will be served tomorrow.
Ex-UEM director: Anwar's hand in UEM-Renong

Ex-UEM director: Anwar's hand in UEM-Renong

KINIBIZ Syed Amin Al-Jeffri says Anwar had requested UEM to buy Renong shares.
Perkasa wants Kurup's head for hudud statement

Perkasa wants Kurup's head for hudud statement

UPDATED 6.35PM It wants the minister in the PM's Dept to be transferred out.
Azmin nears retaining PKR deputy presidency

Azmin nears retaining PKR deputy presidency

He makes strong showing in the second round of party polls over last weekend.
Let exco man jump queue, dept tells staff

Let exco man jump queue, dept tells staff

UPDATED 6.04PM 'If the exco member is at a pharmacy, he must get quick attention.'
Kok to face sedition charge over video

Kok to face sedition charge over video

UPDATED 5.20PM Her lawyer confirms that the Seputeh MP will be charged tomorrow.
2014-05-05

2014-05-05

'Don't make Malays stupid on GST issue'

'Don't make Malays stupid on GST issue'

Pahang mufti has no expertise to speak about it, says Raub MP.
Hudud a boulder in the path towards bangsa M'sia

Hudud a boulder in the path towards bangsa M'sia

The recent hudud debacle has exposed a critical fault-line in our nation-building process.
Our hero, the Malaysian politician

Our hero, the Malaysian politician

Ten examples of service and political dedication.
'BN can destroy Pakatan with hudud weapon'

'BN can destroy Pakatan with hudud weapon'

Teresa Kok warns PAS not to fall into Umno's trap and see Pakatan ripped apart.
Azmin loses to Saifuddin in Penang voting

Azmin loses to Saifuddin in Penang voting

UPDATED 4.50PM He gets seven percent less votes than the PKR sec-gen.
Advanced submarines needed for new phase

Advanced submarines needed for new phase

MH370 Tenders will be issued to procure new sub-sea vessels.
PAS leader denies secret agenda with Umno

PAS leader denies secret agenda with Umno

Mohd Amar says the cooperation concerns hudud, and not joining BN.
If MH370 resting place is found, gov'ts agree...

If MH370 resting place is found, gov'ts agree...

DAY 59 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
Don't abuse power, Dr M tells those in power

Don't abuse power, Dr M tells those in power

Once again, the ex-premier warns of the perils of street demonstrations.
EC to meet on Thursday over Teluk Intan polls

EC to meet on Thursday over Teluk Intan polls

The EC was officially informed of the vacancy today by the speaker.
AirAsia disappointed at Immigration laying blame

AirAsia disappointed at Immigration laying blame

Its CEO says the dept was already informed of the required services.
Jho Low 'only coordinated' deal involving 1MDB

Jho Low 'only coordinated' deal involving 1MDB

'Low never received any patronage from any entity owned by the gov't'.
Hisham: Fame enough, no need finder's reward

Hisham: Fame enough, no need finder's reward

UPDATED 1.40PM MH370 'Fame from finding MH370 may draw best efforts.'
PAS, re-educate your electorate!

PAS, re-educate your electorate!

COMMENT Islamic party at its wit's end on move to implement hudud.
MCA Youth rejects PAS, respects Umno on hudud

MCA Youth rejects PAS, respects Umno on hudud

UPDATED 3.45PM FT MCA Youth protests against PAS, but says little about Umno.
A year after 505, whither polls reform?

A year after 505, whither polls reform?

FOCUS 505 Trending on social network sites was a call for change.
Post-Anwar era after GE13?

Post-Anwar era after GE13?

FOCUS 505 A year after the general election, Pakatan finds it has lost its shine.
PKR rep to file motion on entry of Perkasa leaders

PKR rep to file motion on entry of Perkasa leaders

See Chee How wants S’wak Immigration to explain defiance of CM’s orders.
Syed Husin: ISA a hydra with many heads

Syed Husin: ISA a hydra with many heads

Serpentine law replicates even as you think it’s buried for good.
'No' to review on seizure of books with word 'Allah'

'No' to review on seizure of books with word 'Allah'

UPDATED 1.12PM High Court tells Sidang Injil Borneo it's bound by earlier decision.
PM boasts of Obama visit to civil servants

PM boasts of Obama visit to civil servants

This time, he says, there was more than just rubber trees to show.
One year after GE13, lost in sea of politicking

One year after GE13, lost in sea of politicking

COMMENT Given the worrying trajectories, is there any reason for hope?
GST is like antibiotics, says Najib

GST is like antibiotics, says Najib

UPDATED 11.45AM He also warns of certain quarters inciting anti-gov't hatred.
Malaysian workers victim of nation’s success

Malaysian workers victim of nation’s success

Workers’ rights in Malaysia have been eroding since Merdeka, with workers today being modern day slaves in the master-servant relationship.
Perkasa denies it is organising pro-GST rally

Perkasa denies it is organising pro-GST rally

Word spread on this is work of Red Bean Army, says right wing movement.
There are tonnes of alternatives to GST

There are tonnes of alternatives to GST

FREE YOURSAY For a start, cut corruption and inflated prices for procurements.
Immigration: LCCT clog-up AirAsia's fault

Immigration: LCCT clog-up AirAsia's fault

Unlike others, AirAsia refused to move to KLIA2 on May 2, says its DG.
No need for courts, let IGP decide everything

No need for courts, let IGP decide everything

FREE YOURSAY 'No appeal filed, yet IGP went on to investigate and warn rakyat...?'
Is police chief now attorney-general II?

Is police chief now attorney-general II?

FREE YOURSAY ‘The lawman breaks the law? It can only happen in Bolehland.’