Archive - 13 May 2014

Roslee withdraws Umno resignation

Roslee withdraws Umno resignation

UPDATED 10.49PM T'ganu hung at 15 BN, 15 Pakatan, and two independents.
Journos lodge reports against candidate over ‘pariah’ word

Journos lodge reports against candidate over ‘pariah’ word

BUKIT GELUGOR Abu Backer allegedly said the word during an altercation.
PAS vows not to 'do a Perak' with defected reps

PAS vows not to 'do a Perak' with defected reps

UPDATED 7.44PM PAS says it’s not interested in courting the trio, for now.
Thailand and S’pore model for ban on glue sniffing

Thailand and S’pore model for ban on glue sniffing

Wan Junaidi says this was to ensure that such laws achieved the desired objective.
Heated talks could see rep return to Umno

Heated talks could see rep return to Umno

UPDATED 8.19PM Umno is optimistic that it has managed to contain the situation.
Independent Luyang rep submits bid to join PBRS

Independent Luyang rep submits bid to join PBRS

Hiew, an ex-DAP state leader, submitted his application about two months ago.
AirAsia to screen passengers' passports

AirAsia to screen passengers' passports

AirAsia will pilot the Interpol's system as part of efforts to enhance security.
Terengganu 2014 reprises Perak 2009?

Terengganu 2014 reprises Perak 2009?

COMMENT The crisis bears the marks of the Pakatan fall in Perak in 2009.
Saudis to micro-chip camels as MERS toll rises

Saudis to micro-chip camels as MERS toll rises

People have also been warned to wear protective gear when dealing with camels.
Kit Siang urges T'ganu MB to hand over state to PAS

Kit Siang urges T'ganu MB to hand over state to PAS

UPDATED 5.05PM This is in light of what he describes as a ‘constitutional crisis’.
Kemaman the only area with unhealthy API at 1pm

Kemaman the only area with unhealthy API at 1pm

The reading for 10 other areas was moderate as at 1pm today.
Reject hatred, 21 NGOs say in May 13 message

Reject hatred, 21 NGOs say in May 13 message

They point out that Malaysia is meant for peace, love, inclusion and freedom.
Abu Backer hires 10 taxis to help in campaign

Abu Backer hires 10 taxis to help in campaign

BUKIT GELUGOR Abu Backer says he uses taxis to help the group boost their income.
Ibrahim: PM was hasty and neglected history

Ibrahim: PM was hasty and neglected history

UPDATED 5.05PM 'Najib forgot what a shamed man is capable of doing.'
Three options to resolve the Terengganu imbroglio

Three options to resolve the Terengganu imbroglio

UPDATED 5.20PM Constitutional experts outline the scenarios.
Umno lawyer: T'ganu trio still BN reps

Umno lawyer: T'ganu trio still BN reps

UPDATED 2PM The BN sec-gen has not received any letters, Hafarizam says.
PKR = Parti Kelentong Rakyat, says PCM

PKR = Parti Kelentong Rakyat, says PCM

BUKIT GELUGOR That’s Parti Cinta Malaysia’s response to ‘Parti Cari Makan’ tag.
PAS considers fresh polls, keeps options open

PAS considers fresh polls, keeps options open

UPDATED 2.03PM PAS will wait and see as not to be seen as instigating defections.
Why not hudud corruption first?

Why not hudud corruption first?

We have proven that we can do it.
Terengganu BN still in power, says legal adviser

Terengganu BN still in power, says legal adviser

BN continues to hold power despite three of its Umno reps quitting the party.
Hudud will undermine Federal Constitution

Hudud will undermine Federal Constitution

COMMENT These Bills will have the effect of dividing the country down the middle.
Expert: Dissolve T'ganu assembly, call fresh polls

Expert: Dissolve T'ganu assembly, call fresh polls

'The sultan should either appoint the majority or dissolve the House.'
Ironic to talk about slumping English in UiTM

Ironic to talk about slumping English in UiTM

FREE YOURSAY ‘First it excludes non-bumis and secondly UiTM uses English.’
DAP refutes charges of nepotism in Bkt Gelugor

DAP refutes charges of nepotism in Bkt Gelugor

BUKIT GELUGOR Ramkarpal the best to continue Karpal's struggle, it says.
Why is Alifah Ting so hostile to her own race?

Why is Alifah Ting so hostile to her own race?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Alifah is admitting that she is an intruder? I'm lost for words.’
Third rep quits Umno, T'ganu BN a minority gov't

Third rep quits Umno, T'ganu BN a minority gov't

UPDATED 10.50AM This leaves BN with 14 state reps to Pakatan's 15.
Anti-hudud stand leaves PAS wing chief in the cold

Anti-hudud stand leaves PAS wing chief in the cold

That’s why I'm no more in PAS Supporters Congress line-up, claims Hu.
PM besieged by three political headaches

PM besieged by three political headaches

COMMENT How he deals with them will determine whether he will stay in office.
Zaid: I'm a good Muslim; I'm against hudud

Zaid: I'm a good Muslim; I'm against hudud

INTERVIEW He asserts the system is incompatible with democracy.
Now BN even subcontracts polls candidates

Now BN even subcontracts polls candidates

FREE YOURSAY 'They have already privatised racism to Perkasa and Isma.'
'Non-Muslims must pressure Umno on hudud'

'Non-Muslims must pressure Umno on hudud'

Lim Guan Eng says PAS can implement hudud only with Umno’s aid.
Government divestment programme slacking

Government divestment programme slacking

KINIBIZ 2013 ETP Annual Report says the gov’t is under-performing.
Five M’sian universities among top 100 in Asia

Five M’sian universities among top 100 in Asia

Universiti Malaya does best in QS 2014 survey, with 32nd ranking.
Ex-MB upset with PM, says more will quit

Ex-MB upset with PM, says more will quit

Ahmad Said however declined to state the number of those quitting.
T'ganu in crisis as ex-MB, state rep quit Umno

T'ganu in crisis as ex-MB, state rep quit Umno

UPDATED 3.45AM With more to quit, the BN state gov't is on tenterhooks.