Archive - 12 May 2014

'Malaysia to be high-income nation before target'

'Malaysia to be high-income nation before target'

Najib says the country is well on its way to becoming one by 2020.
PM: Global experts to debunk 'twisted' GST facts

PM: Global experts to debunk 'twisted' GST facts

Those from countries that have implemented GST are to set things straight.
Struggling MAS taps banks for restructuring

Struggling MAS taps banks for restructuring

Troubled MAS aimed to break even this year after three years of red ink.
Racist and extremist labels to silence us, says Isma

Racist and extremist labels to silence us, says Isma

UPDATED 6.45PM 'Zionist proxies wage an attack so we can't defend our rights.' 
Ahmad resigns, Razif appointed new MB

Ahmad resigns, Razif appointed new MB

UPDATED 10.15PM PM Najib announces Razif's appointment tonight .
Broadband speed test methods unscientific

Broadband speed test methods unscientific

Much has been mentioned about the recent ranking position of Malaysia in the Ookla ranking of average speed tests conducted recently which results in divergent outcomes.
Kit Siang dares Liow to reject cabinet posts

Kit Siang dares Liow to reject cabinet posts

If PM does not retract the hudud stand, will the MCA chief make a stand?
Telcos fined RM1.2mil for dropped calls

Telcos fined RM1.2mil for dropped calls

Maxis had the highest rate of dropped calls. The others were DiGi, Celcom and U Mobile.
NFC’s Salleh faces earlier trial on June 23

NFC’s Salleh faces earlier trial on June 23

The court set May 26 for a pre-trial consultation between both parties.
Mohamed Nabi Bux insists he is a PAS member

Mohamed Nabi Bux insists he is a PAS member

BUKIT GELUGOR He shows a PAS membership certificate to prove his point.
Voting for Aiyo... What Lah?! award extended

Voting for Aiyo... What Lah?! award extended

The organisers aim for at least 3,500 people to vote for the awards.
Why was hudud forum not aired, MP asks RTM

Why was hudud forum not aired, MP asks RTM

UPDATED 4.23PM Mohd Hanipa claims RTM is awaiting ministry vetting.
Flash floods in KL, again

Flash floods in KL, again

UPDATED 6.51PM Floodwaters receded at 5.15pm, after about 3 hours.
Hadi and Mat Sabu reach settlement with Mashitah

Hadi and Mat Sabu reach settlement with Mashitah

High Court Judge Yeoh Wee Siam recorded the judicial settlement in chambers.
Mustapa vs Husam suit hearing postponed to Sept 29

Mustapa vs Husam suit hearing postponed to Sept 29

Mustapa is suing Husam for allegedly making defamatory statements in relation to FGV.
Perak’s Lubok Merbau seat stays with BN

Perak’s Lubok Merbau seat stays with BN

UPDATED 4PM Federal Court declares BN's Siti Salmah the one elected.
'DAP lets PAS step over Karpal's dead body'

'DAP lets PAS step over Karpal's dead body'

The above should have been MCA's tagline, says Zulkifli Noordin.
Ready for Pilihan Jalanraya?

Ready for Pilihan Jalanraya?

No, we don’t live in a democracy.
'Parti Cari Makan' is BN proxy, says Azmin

'Parti Cari Makan' is BN proxy, says Azmin

Unable to find a candidate, he says BN is using a proxy for Bukit Gelugor.
Re-polling for 10 PKR divisions in Selangor

Re-polling for 10 PKR divisions in Selangor

UPDATED  3.45PM Johari admits polls crowd sizes caught party by surprise.
Perkasa: Act on those causing low rubber prices

Perkasa: Act on those causing low rubber prices

It wants gov't to probe 'cartels' fixing prices, as Malay tappers are affected.
Muslim NGO lauds Hudud Bill withdrawal plan

Muslim NGO lauds Hudud Bill withdrawal plan

UPDATED 2.07PM 'Hudud can only come after a clean gov't ensured.'
'Rulers can be dethroned for breaking Islamic law'

'Rulers can be dethroned for breaking Islamic law'

Constitutional expert Aziz Bari holds they are not exempt from Islamic law.
'I am Chinese, and I support Isma'

'I am Chinese, and I support Isma'

UPDATED 3.30PM 'If you can't show respect, then apply for citizenship in China.'
An open letter on PAS' hudud move

An open letter on PAS' hudud move

COMMENT Let's engage hudud with mutual respect, by discourse and...
Indonesia to put videos of graft trials on YouTube

Indonesia to put videos of graft trials on YouTube

The anti-corruption commission has the power to arrest and detain suspects.
Malaysia to brace for another wave of dry spell

Malaysia to brace for another wave of dry spell

The south-west monsoon this time around was expected to bring less rainfall.
Quality dips with Malay-dominated civil service

Quality dips with Malay-dominated civil service

Race above quality. DAP MP explores this with a retired top civil servant.
A Malaysian Neo-Nazism?

A Malaysian Neo-Nazism?

COMMENT Have we forgotten what it means to be Malaysian and human?
Cost rows overshadow safety response to MH370

Cost rows overshadow safety response to MH370

MH370 Poor tracking can increase the time and costs for recovery.
MCA no match for Ram in Chinese-majority seat

MCA no match for Ram in Chinese-majority seat

FREE YOURSAY 'Even most winnable candidate in MCA will lose in Bukit Gelugor’
Selangor PKR polls delays a bid to thwart Azmin?

Selangor PKR polls delays a bid to thwart Azmin?

A source says the panel may have purposely disqualified the Selangor vote.
Ensuring the poor get a fair share of scholarships

Ensuring the poor get a fair share of scholarships

COMMENT Helping the many deserving, poor children chasing too few scholarships.
Latest analysis possibly rules out two pings

Latest analysis possibly rules out two pings

DAY 66 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
M’sian democracy died in 1969

M’sian democracy died in 1969

Politics is just a game for the ruling elite.
Cracks in SPDP corroding Sarawak BN unity

Cracks in SPDP corroding Sarawak BN unity

Its leaders worry over crisis as the state elections are due in two years.
BN raises white flag in tiger's den

BN raises white flag in tiger's den

FREE YOURSAY 'Tunku would have woken from the grave to give Najib two tight slaps.'
Can syariah courts avoid selective prosecution?

Can syariah courts avoid selective prosecution?

Bar Council chief says a corrupt-free judiciary is critical to implementing hudud.
With hudud, will the royalty be exempted?

With hudud, will the royalty be exempted?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Will a certain class of people have immunity from hudud?’
Prove rakyat want ISA gone, Perkasa tells Najib

Prove rakyat want ISA gone, Perkasa tells Najib

It says ISA is essential to keep all races in check, while only radicals want ISA out.
Ramkarpal to battle three independents

Ramkarpal to battle three independents

LIVE BUKIT GELUGOR One independent is disqualified, leaving four to battle on.