Archive - 14 May 2014

Dr M: Anwar 'morally unfit' to talk about Islam

Dr M: Anwar 'morally unfit' to talk about Islam

If he wants to talk on Islam, he should at least practice its teachings, says ex-PM.
Final decision on Section 114 WSIA on Friday

Final decision on Section 114 WSIA on Friday

If the section if invoked, water companies will be nationalised, completing the takeover plan.
Ahmad: Najib said sorry, and so did I

Ahmad: Najib said sorry, and so did I

UPDATED 6.55PM The ex-MB and PM make up after a two-day political crisis.
Kit Siang's pol-sec may stand in Teluk Intan

Kit Siang's pol-sec may stand in Teluk Intan

TELUK INTAN This is a bid to woo Malay votes following its stance on hudud.
Join us in opposing hudud panel, MCA tells DAP

Join us in opposing hudud panel, MCA tells DAP

Prove you want to stop this PAS agenda, BN party challenges Pakatan member.
Reveal 'money politics' in Terengganu, urges Bersih

Reveal 'money politics' in Terengganu, urges Bersih

'Whistleblowers should come forward as the speedy resolution smells of...'
Political parties top police as Malaysia's most corrupt

Political parties top police as Malaysia's most corrupt

UPDATED 6.50PM For the first time, parties have ranked highest in TI-M's survey.
MCA likens PAS to Syrian rebels and Khomeini

MCA likens PAS to Syrian rebels and Khomeini

Wee Ka Siong questions the axing of PAS' supporters club chief.
PCM reveals 'Love Penang' manifesto

PCM reveals 'Love Penang' manifesto

BUKIT GELUGOR Huan Cheng Guan vows to bring real changes to Penangites.
Parents angry over bid to convert children to Islam

Parents angry over bid to convert children to Islam

They tell Parti Rakyat Sarawak the move was made under a school programme.
Only 28pct believe gov't can tackle corruption

Only 28pct believe gov't can tackle corruption

UPDATED 6.15PM This is the lowest in five years, TI-M survey shows.
KJ wants probe over azan mocking

KJ wants probe over azan mocking

He highlights a FB posting, saying that extremists exist among all races.
Transformation report is favourable but insufficient

Transformation report is favourable but insufficient

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak impressively presented the Report on the Malaysian Transformation Programme for 2013.
'Umno leaders must obey, not question Najib'

'Umno leaders must obey, not question Najib'

As leaders, Mustapa Mohamed says, they must not dispute the top man's decisions.
'Shock' over MB swap made Roslee quit Umno

'Shock' over MB swap made Roslee quit Umno

UPDATED 4.16PM Roslee says he was not influenced by others.
In principle... we are still with you, Pakatan

In principle... we are still with you, Pakatan

Last Friday, an interesting exchanges took place at the dialogue session organised by the Say No To Kidex (SNTK) pro-tem committee which saw the presence of a good number of elected representatives (all from the DAP party) from the affected constituencies.
Rafizi being probed over 'Reformasi 2.0' book

Rafizi being probed over 'Reformasi 2.0' book

The Pandan MP says he has agreed to record his statement at 5pm today.
'Pakatan should have been made caretaker gov't'

'Pakatan should have been made caretaker gov't'

T'ganu sultan should have done this before dissolving assembly, says Aziz Bari.
Former head honchos set to take on The Star

Former head honchos set to take on The Star

Its former deputy executive chairperson Vincent Lee starts another news portal.
Move to get Sedition Act declared unconstitutional

Move to get Sedition Act declared unconstitutional

UPDATED 3.57PM Tian Chua’s lawyers to use recent ruling on PAA to argue this.
'People's Parliament' launched to reform police

'People's Parliament' launched to reform police

It'll be hosted by NGOs Suaram and Amnesty International on May 31.
Frogs and birds to bring more tourists to Sarawak

Frogs and birds to bring more tourists to Sarawak

Heritage awareness would be among the new guide training programmes.
Kemaman records drop in API as at noon

Kemaman records drop in API as at noon

Meanwhile, SK Jalan Pegoh, Ipoh, Nilai and Kota Tinggi registered moderate API readings.
Make Najib sweat, DAP rep tells Hadi

Make Najib sweat, DAP rep tells Hadi

Don't waste time but push for a special sitting, says Raub MP Ariff Sabri.
UN raps ban on under-15 from peaceful protests

UN raps ban on under-15 from peaceful protests

It goes against UN Convention on Rights of the Child, says special rapporteur.
Pakatan not savvy vis-a-vis T'ganu Umno's troubles

Pakatan not savvy vis-a-vis T'ganu Umno's troubles

COMMENT PAS and PKR opted for the rigid in navigating the currents.
Chance for BN to redeem its pride in Teluk Intan?

Chance for BN to redeem its pride in Teluk Intan?

FOCUS There is a serious deficit of Chinese support there.
Bluefin damaged amid strong winds and waves

Bluefin damaged amid strong winds and waves

DAY 68 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
Jokowi gets backing of Golkar in presidential race

Jokowi gets backing of Golkar in presidential race

Jokowi is still 15 points ahead of his closest rival, Prabowo Subianto.
Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day moderately

Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day moderately

Buddhists traditionally visit temples to pray to Buddha and participate in prayers.
Messy election strains PKR's crumbling credibility

Messy election strains PKR's crumbling credibility

COMMENT And, a stench of manipulation emerges in last round of the PKR elections.
Giant pandas to arrive in Malaysia soon

Giant pandas to arrive in Malaysia soon

The pandas are named Feng Yi (Phoenix) and Fu Wa (Lucky).
Najib admits to missteps in search for MH370

Najib admits to missteps in search for MH370

UPDATED 12.25PM MH370 Others should learn from this, says the PM.
Ku Nan targeted in T'ganu crisis blame game

Ku Nan targeted in T'ganu crisis blame game

An Umno leader attempts to shield PM and put the sec-gen in the line of fire instead.
Sessions Court discharges activists on PAA recharge

Sessions Court discharges activists on PAA recharge

UPDATED 2.10PM It says it is bound by Court of Appeal ruling on Section 9(5).
Ex-MB returning to Umno's embrace, says new MB

Ex-MB returning to Umno's embrace, says new MB

UPDATED 3.58PM Both Ghazali and Ahmad are due to retract quit letters today.
Isma activist: No religious freedom a fool's claim

Isma activist: No religious freedom a fool's claim

'When boundaries are crossed, don't be surprised if Muslims react aggressively'.
Selective prosecution and selective exemption

Selective prosecution and selective exemption

FREE YOURSAY ‘Of concern far greater than selective prosecution is...’
Ramkarpal to continue coffee shop tradition

Ramkarpal to continue coffee shop tradition

His late father used to have weekly press meets at his favourite coffee shop.
Anwar fractures right arm in car accident

Anwar fractures right arm in car accident

The PKR leader is forced to wear a sling while his wife sustains bruises.
A weary Zaid to let others challenge hudud in court

A weary Zaid to let others challenge hudud in court

INTERVIEW The man who made the 2002 legal challenge says he’ll take a back seat.
Trio who quit still Umno reps, insists new MB

Trio who quit still Umno reps, insists new MB

UPDATED 11.50AM Razif rules out using his powers to dissolve the state assembly.
Abdullah Zaik is doing the country a favour

Abdullah Zaik is doing the country a favour

FREE YOURSAY ‘He’s educating Malays to differentiate between illusion and reality.’
Najib warns of covert threats against Islam

Najib warns of covert threats against Islam

PM says Islam is being tested by threats under the guise of secularism and rights.
A case of the PM reaping what he sows

A case of the PM reaping what he sows

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib has only himself to blame for the mess he is in.’
How much will Najib spend to keep Terengganu?

How much will Najib spend to keep Terengganu?

FREE YOURSAY ‘This is a typical Umno game of ‘How to Become a Millionaire.’