Archive - 6 May 2014

Chinese are intruders who bully Malays, says Isma

Chinese are intruders who bully Malays, says Isma

'The British were in cahoots with the Chinese to bully Malays.'
JDT sacks player for stealing RM500

JDT sacks player for stealing RM500

The player is caught on camera stealing money from a teammate.
Seda denies granting FiT approval to TGE

Seda denies granting FiT approval to TGE

It responds to queries over the 30MW geothermal FiT quota awarded to TGE.
'FAM polls not a sandiwara'

'FAM polls not a sandiwara'

Tengku Abdullah responds to Tunku Ismail who said it was a father-son baton pass.
Resiting of non-Muslim graves in Pengerang nears end

Resiting of non-Muslim graves in Pengerang nears end

The district officer says old cemeteries were on government-owned land.
Don’t be obsessed with hidden treasure search, says CM

Don’t be obsessed with hidden treasure search, says CM

He says such obsession could make them do things contrary to religion.
PAS: God knows if we are sincere about hudud

PAS: God knows if we are sincere about hudud

All Muslims must carry out their duty to implement syariah, says Hadi Awang.
2014-05-06

2014-05-06

Stop using weedkillers to clean canals and rivers

Stop using weedkillers to clean canals and rivers

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Agriculture and Agro-Based Industries Ministry and related agencies to prohibit any person who is given the responsibility of cleaning irrigation canals and rivers from using herbicides or weedkillers for this purpose.
Criticism levelled at Syabas inaccurate, says firm

Criticism levelled at Syabas inaccurate, says firm

Disruptions were caused by, among others, inadequate water for consumers, it says.
Kelkon to build People’s Expressway in Kelantan

Kelkon to build People’s Expressway in Kelantan

Construction is expected to be completed within three-and-a-half years.
MCA: Hudud only for Muslims a lie

MCA: Hudud only for Muslims a lie

An Islamic scholar who says Hudud should apply to all to be fair is cited.
Soi Lek: Unfortunately, DAP is right

Soi Lek: Unfortunately, DAP is right

The ex-MCA president wants his successor to lead the internal charge against hudud.
'Why Kok charged with sedition, but not Ibrahim?'

'Why Kok charged with sedition, but not Ibrahim?'

DAP sec-gen Lim Guan Eng says ‘selective persecution’ won't cow DAP leaders.
NGO warns of Christian Malays posing as Muslims

NGO warns of Christian Malays posing as Muslims

UPDATED 4.40PM 'The Christians could match the Muslim population one day.'
Court discharges Nik Nazmi from fresh charge

Court discharges Nik Nazmi from fresh charge

UPDATED 5.15PM This follows his acquittal by the Court of Appeal 11 days ago.
Selecting Ramkarpal will send the wrong signal

Selecting Ramkarpal will send the wrong signal

COMMENT He will win hands down, but DAP will lose battle against nepotism.
Sabah RCI report to be presented to Agong

Sabah RCI report to be presented to Agong

This, says Shahidan Kassim, is to prove the government's seriousness.
Sabah to declare curfew in high risk areas

Sabah to declare curfew in high risk areas

UPDATED 5.59PM CM says this involves parts of the east coast but details are scant.
Even the Pope doesn't want to use 'Allah'

Even the Pope doesn't want to use 'Allah'

UPDATED 4.25PM This is the message delivered at a seminar on the word 'Allah'.
Stop insulting hudud, Umno MP warns Gerakan

Stop insulting hudud, Umno MP warns Gerakan

Reezal Merican also warns all not to make negative comments on hudud.
Why some books banned in BM but not in English?

Why some books banned in BM but not in English?

The question arises whether there is a deliberate policy to keep Malays ignorant?
DAP to announce candidate on Saturday

DAP to announce candidate on Saturday

The party's Penang chief says the operations centre will be launched on the same day.
Anwar’s suit against Syed Hamid to be heard on June 23

Anwar’s suit against Syed Hamid to be heard on June 23

Anwar is also seeking exemplary damages, costs and other relief.
Sanjeevan: One year on, I don’t even know the IO

Sanjeevan: One year on, I don’t even know the IO

UPDATED 2.56PM He says the police have made little effort in solving his shooting.
Viet Airlines plane abandons take-off after engine failure

Viet Airlines plane abandons take-off after engine failure

The Airbus A330 plane started experiencing problems with its engine at 10.50am.
A split in PAS needed for march to Putrajaya

A split in PAS needed for march to Putrajaya

Putting all the ‘to hudud or not to hudud’ and constitutional legality arguments aside, the one prominent point that we need to look at seriously is that the conservative faction of PAS does have a lot in common with Umno on many hotly debated Islamic topics.
Syariah chief judge tells Muslim MPs to back hudud

Syariah chief judge tells Muslim MPs to back hudud

He also says non-Muslims need not worry as it will not affect them.
BN confident about regaining Teluk Intan seat

BN confident about regaining Teluk Intan seat

Gerakan Youth chief believes Chinese voters have returned to the BN.
'She dedicated and sacrificed life to Karpal'

'She dedicated and sacrificed life to Karpal'

Loving tribute paid to Karpal Singh’s widow Gurmit, at Penang memorial.
PNB weighs merging property units

PNB weighs merging property units

The proposal comes as Malaysia faces a slowdown in the property market.
July 17 decision on Kassim Ahmad's amended charges

July 17 decision on Kassim Ahmad's amended charges

UPDATED 12.50PM Also, a civil application is filed, challenging validity of the charges.
Thailand suffers second earthquake in two days

Thailand suffers second earthquake in two days

The Meteorological Dept says today’s quake did not pose any tsunami threat.
Dr M: Party reps should not sit in hudud committee

Dr M: Party reps should not sit in hudud committee

UPDATED 12.20PM He says technical panel should consist of independent scholars.
I can support ‘hudud,’ but...

I can support ‘hudud,’ but...

Why is everyone also equally confused now?
Anwar behind bars is a good thing, says activist

Anwar behind bars is a good thing, says activist

Hishamuddin Rais says it will serve as an impetus for a new people's uprising.
Lynas to sell shares after rare earths slump

Lynas to sell shares after rare earths slump

'The equity raising will secure our short term working capital requirement.'
Hisham gets thumbs up for economy class trip

Hisham gets thumbs up for economy class trip

DAY 60 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
The insolence of AG Gani Patail

The insolence of AG Gani Patail

COMMENT Constrained by judges, the AG shapes to cow his judicial baulkers.
Signs that Ramkarpal is the choice for Bkt Gelugor

Signs that Ramkarpal is the choice for Bkt Gelugor

Karpal's son confirms his name on DAP's shortlist of candidates for the seat.
Kok claims trial over 'seditious' video satire

Kok claims trial over 'seditious' video satire

UPDATED 2.59PM Sessions court sets bail at RM4,000 and Sept 2 for hearing.
Malay film legend Aziz Sattar dies

Malay film legend Aziz Sattar dies

Aziz acted together with P Ramlee and S Shamsuddin in the 1950s.
Another Chinese national kidnapped in Sabah

Another Chinese national kidnapped in Sabah

UPDATED 5.50PM Reports say armed gunmen kidnapped him in the wee hours.
Smokescreening water facts won't work this time

Smokescreening water facts won't work this time

COMMENT BN Youth chief takes on Pakatan’s accusations blow by blow.
We don’t need antibiotics, we need gov't transplant

We don’t need antibiotics, we need gov't transplant

FREE YOURSAY 'Antibiotics can't fight cancers such as corruption...'
Post-GE13, ‘reformer’ Najib goes on autopilot

Post-GE13, ‘reformer’ Najib goes on autopilot

505 FOCUS He now leaves controversial issues to take their course, says a critic.
Immigration Dept, surely passengers come first?

Immigration Dept, surely passengers come first?

FREE YOURSAY 'If most arrivals are at LCCT, why then so many staff at KLIA2?'
MCA blames Guan Eng for fall in freedom ranking

MCA blames Guan Eng for fall in freedom ranking

Chew Mei Fun says Lim 'bullied' media by threatening to sue them.
LCCT bedlam - cut off nose to spite one’s face

LCCT bedlam - cut off nose to spite one’s face

FREE YOURSAY ‘MAHB should refund airport tax to all affected passengers.’
Malacca exco man denies trying to jump queue

Malacca exco man denies trying to jump queue

Health Department directive not made at my request, says Abdul Rahman.
Half of foreigner counters in LCCT open, says Aloyah

Half of foreigner counters in LCCT open, says Aloyah

Eleven out of 22 counters for foreigners will remain open until May 9.