Archive - 17 May 2014

For Mawan, it's a political paradox

For Mawan, it's a political paradox

It never crossed his mind that he would one day join his rivals.
Police to monitor betting activities in by-election

Police to monitor betting activities in by-election

There have been past instances of betting on who would win the election, he says.
Silence of MH370’s ELT is getting ‘louder’

Silence of MH370’s ELT is getting ‘louder’

MH370 71 days and rumours about the fate of MH370 are still 'flying' around.
Umno VP backs Najib's suit against Mkini

Umno VP backs Najib's suit against Mkini

People are entitled to comment but shouldn’t be turned into headline.
Bersih not party polls guardians, Umno told

Bersih not party polls guardians, Umno told

The coalition says it fights for fair elections to public posts, not party polls.
Raja Bomoh to 'bless' BN Teluk Intan candidate

Raja Bomoh to 'bless' BN Teluk Intan candidate

However, Gerakan appeared to be displeased on hearing about his appearance.
Abu Backer urges Umno and PAS to 'repent'

Abu Backer urges Umno and PAS to 'repent'

Their fighting is breaking up the friendship of those on common ground.
MIC confident of getting 70pct support in Teluk Intan

MIC confident of getting 70pct support in Teluk Intan

'Twenty percent of voters in this constituency are Indians,' says Palanivel.
BN sends Mah to take on DAP's 'Tigress'

BN sends Mah to take on DAP's 'Tigress'

UPDATED 5.36PM It's political veteran vs novice - Mah is 53, while Dyana, 27.
PM attends wedding of Ahmad Said's daughter

PM attends wedding of Ahmad Said's daughter

After the hiccup early this week, all is well at the wedding reception in Kemaman.
'Bung should ask Dr M to leave BN over hudud, too'

'Bung should ask Dr M to leave BN over hudud, too'

UPDATED 4.30PM If hudud's critics should leave BN, does that apply to Dr M?
Mkini rebuts claim it refused PM's legal notice

Mkini rebuts claim it refused PM's legal notice

His law firm’s rep claims it had vehemently refused to accept the notice.
Gerakan: Why no action against Isma?

Gerakan: Why no action against Isma?

The lack of action by the authorities leads to harder press on racial gas pedal.
Suhakam slams 'human rights threat' claims

Suhakam slams 'human rights threat' claims

UPDATED 3.49PM It reminds gov't not to discriminate any group, including LGBT.
Ops on smoking ban in public transport launched

Ops on smoking ban in public transport launched

All public transport operators must display the 'No Smoking' sign.
Teras acceptance will be BN’s downfall, says DAP

Teras acceptance will be BN’s downfall, says DAP

Without an unanimous decision such a move's a road leading to disaster.
'I am Karpal Singh' banners ruffle feathers

'I am Karpal Singh' banners ruffle feathers

BUKIT GELUGOR It doesn't mean Karpal is running, defends Ramkarpal.
Dyana for Teluk Intan 'to break racial barriers'

Dyana for Teluk Intan 'to break racial barriers'

UPDATED 8.23PM TELUK INTAN She is proof of DAP's diversity, says party.
Chief justice rushing PAA appeal, claim lawyers

Chief justice rushing PAA appeal, claim lawyers

The fast-tracked hearing gives six days to prepare, laments Surendran.
Only tyrants need Sedition Act

Only tyrants need Sedition Act

MP SPEAKS Such as BN, which immunes Perkasa and Isma leaders from this law.
But Nabi Bux, Singapore Malays are doing well

But Nabi Bux, Singapore Malays are doing well

FREE YOURSAY ‘It is not what you eat that is unclean but what comes out of it.’
Cops record statements on anti-Christian seminar

Cops record statements on anti-Christian seminar

Complainants say they want to ensure that there was no repetition.
Rakyat United 1, Kidex 0

Rakyat United 1, Kidex 0

The rakyat have expressed its opposition to Kidex last night. Are you listening, Pakatan?

Previously expressed concerns about the status of last night’s meeting came to a head shortly after it commenced. These concerns were realised when a Kidex Sdn Bhd representative, acting as MC, and subsequently its CEO, Mohd Nor Idrus, claimed that the meeting was a formal ‘town hall’ meeting and would satisfy its requirements of public consultation.
We’re committed to human rights, clarifies Najib

We’re committed to human rights, clarifies Najib

He came under severe criticism for equating human rightism to a new religion.
It’s time for MAS to earn its keep

It’s time for MAS to earn its keep

FREE YOURSAY ‘Nothing would please me more than to see it rise...’
Isma more likely to cause a May 13

Isma more likely to cause a May 13

FREE YOURSAY 'Since BN lost popularity, these organisations have been fanning...'
Dyana can make them eat bananas

Dyana can make them eat bananas

FREE YOURSAY ‘You are made of stern stuff. Just dismiss your detractors with...’
For PM, era of rakyat know best is over

For PM, era of rakyat know best is over

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib, why don't you make police reports against Isma and Perkasa?’
Najib’s legal action aims to silence Malaysiakini

Najib’s legal action aims to silence Malaysiakini

FREE YOURSAY ‘They are going after the web portal, not so much its commenters.’
Pandemonium erupts at Kidex meeting

Pandemonium erupts at Kidex meeting

UPDATED 11.55AM PJ folk want assurance it is not 'town hall meeting'.