Archive - 26 May 2014

KiniBiz journalist wins NPC award

KiniBiz journalist wins NPC award

Chan Quan Min receives the 2014 Online Journalist of the Year Award.

Threat to sue Mkini not crackdown, says PM

Threat to sue Mkini not crackdown, says PM

'There is a difference between legitimate criticism and defamation,' he says.
Health Ministry to analyse all Cadbury products

Health Ministry to analyse all Cadbury products

UPDATED 10.25PM This follows detection of porcine DNA in recent analysis done by the ministry.
'Malay intellectualism goes back to 13th century'

'Malay intellectualism goes back to 13th century'

DPM Muhyiddin Yassin says this at exhibition of original jawi manuscripts.
Now Dyana admits mum involved with Perkasa

Now Dyana admits mum involved with Perkasa

She also helped her with the membership registration for Perkasa.
Umno Youth six held for 'torch DAP HQ' demo

Umno Youth six held for 'torch DAP HQ' demo

UPDATED 9.48PM All six are released on bail after seven hours of questioning.
Shahrizat: BN doesn't play racial politics

Shahrizat: BN doesn't play racial politics

The Wanita BN chief says the coalition is not interested in dirty politics.
Inmarsat raw data to be released tomorrow

Inmarsat raw data to be released tomorrow

MH370 DCA and Inmarsat will make a joint announcement tomorrow.
PAS MP not spared from phone hacking

PAS MP not spared from phone hacking

Khalid Samad's mobile number is used to send a nasty message about DAP.
Listen to Kidex grouses, four DAP reps tell MB

Listen to Kidex grouses, four DAP reps tell MB

They hope the MB can meet Petaling Jaya folk to hold dialogues with them.
2014-05-26

2014-05-26

Early voting tomorrow in Teluk Intan by-election

Early voting tomorrow in Teluk Intan by-election

TELUK INTAN Perak EC director says the early voting period was from 8am to 5pm.
Chinese who vote DAP 'ingrates', says Zahid

Chinese who vote DAP 'ingrates', says Zahid

UPDATED 7.25PM TELUK INTAN Malays and Indians made Chinese traders rich...
‘Evidence backs Teoh’s death consistent with homicide’

‘Evidence backs Teoh’s death consistent with homicide’

'There was credible evidence to show that there was a pre-fall injury.'
DAP prepares 25 buses to ferry outstation voters

DAP prepares 25 buses to ferry outstation voters

UPDATED 6PM TELUK INTAN For those in KL, S'gor and S'pore facing constraints.
Inequality M'sia's biggest challenge, says PM

Inequality M'sia's biggest challenge, says PM

UPDATED 5.17PM Najib wants fairer distribution in the economy.
Zaid: Honour shuttlers, smash bigots

Zaid: Honour shuttlers, smash bigots

The Thomas Cup team has achieved more than some 'shameless' bumiputeras.
'IGP acts like Umno man over 12 intruders'

'IGP acts like Umno man over 12 intruders'

PKR MP Gooi Hsiao Leung says the police failed to act impartially.
'Article 153 doesn't condone UiTM bumi policy'

'Article 153 doesn't condone UiTM bumi policy'

COMMENT The 100pct bumi enrolment makes a mockery of the quota system.
Three exco members missing, MCA blames CM

Three exco members missing, MCA blames CM

Lim approved their leave despite the assembly sitting, its veep says.
Yadim’s Asyraf and SUPP’s Dr Sim sworn in as senators

Yadim’s Asyraf and SUPP’s Dr Sim sworn in as senators

The duo took their oath of office before Dewan Negara president Abu Zahar Ujang.
Mah: I'm not responsible for ministers' promises

Mah: I'm not responsible for ministers' promises

UPDATED 4.10PM TELUK INTAN He says promises were made in his absence.
Kicking sexism out of politics

Kicking sexism out of politics

The moment there was an inkling that Dyana Sofya Mohd Daud would be DAP’s candidate for the Teluk Intan Parliamentary seat, a picture purportedly of her (it wasn’t) in a bikini was circulated on the Internet. She has since been subjected to wolf whistles by her own supposed supporters, and called cheap candy by extremist group Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (Isma).
Langkawi police chief denies corruption claim

Langkawi police chief denies corruption claim

UPDATED 3.15PM Harith Kam denies MyWatch's allegations against him.
Long-term plan needed to curb price hikes

Long-term plan needed to curb price hikes

Price hikes in essential goods of daily use has of late taken the centre stage in discussions among consumers.
Court overrules objection to bank account details

Court overrules objection to bank account details

UPDATED 3.35PM Syariah High Court allows evidence on account details.
‘Harness latest technology in searching for lost flights’

‘Harness latest technology in searching for lost flights’

'The black box is from the era of the tape recorder; technology of the 60s.'
Widow: Shahrizat gave cash, diapers for vote

Widow: Shahrizat gave cash, diapers for vote

TELUK INTAN Shahrizat denies, says she visited as Welfare Foundation head.
Guan Eng: Zahid is a minister with no standards

Guan Eng: Zahid is a minister with no standards

This is because he continues to launch personal attacks on Dyana, says the CM.
Why still no action on pygmy elephant deaths?

Why still no action on pygmy elephant deaths?

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is further irked by the silence maintained by the Natural Resource and Environment Ministry, the Sabah Wildlife Department, the Sabah police and the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) regarding the deaths of the 14 pygmy elephants.
'Chong Wei vs Misbun, who will they support?'

'Chong Wei vs Misbun, who will they support?'

Ridhuan Tee uses a badminton analogy to launch a salvo at Chinese Malaysians.
Muhyiddin: DAP trick that Dyana can join Umno

Muhyiddin: DAP trick that Dyana can join Umno

DPM alleges Malay voters asked to vote for her, as she can jump ship later.
Agong bestows 'Tun' title on Taib Mahmud

Agong bestows 'Tun' title on Taib Mahmud

The investiture took place at the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur.
Thai junta's new adversary - social media, flash mobs

Thai junta's new adversary - social media, flash mobs

It has never come up against the power of social media, as used by dissenters.
AG still silent on Al-Kitab issue, says Selangor

AG still silent on Al-Kitab issue, says Selangor

MB says solution sought on Jais’ removal of 320 copies of the Bible.
July 2 set for mediation in Nurul vs Utusan

July 2 set for mediation in Nurul vs Utusan

If this fails, the matter would go for a full trial for two days from Aug 21.
Are we expected to tolerate voter intimidation?

Are we expected to tolerate voter intimidation?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Secret balloting is supposed to be what it is - secret.'
‘City Allowance’ proposed for civil servants

‘City Allowance’ proposed for civil servants

'RM400-RM500 a month would reduce the financial burden of civil servants.'
BN candidate launches election manifesto

BN candidate launches election manifesto

UPDATED 1.57PM TELUK INTAN He vows to get tower listed as heritage site.
Dewan Bahasa adds selfie, hashtag and tweet

Dewan Bahasa adds selfie, hashtag and tweet

The social media lingo makes it into its dictionaries to keep with the times.
Najib visits giant panda pair at Zoo Negara

Najib visits giant panda pair at Zoo Negara

He says giant pandas were considered to be symbols of peace in Chinese culture.
Malaysia’s most dangerous woman

Malaysia’s most dangerous woman

Dyana is everything Umno Baru is not.
5k throng DAP ceramah despite Thomas Cup

5k throng DAP ceramah despite Thomas Cup

TELUK INTAN DAP had to fight not just BN but badminton for attention.
A tale of two Islamic seminaries

A tale of two Islamic seminaries

SPECIAL REPORT Darul Uloom Deoband is South Asia’s beacon of Islamic learning.
Royal divorce case appeal judgment put off

Royal divorce case appeal judgment put off

This follows the sudden death of lead counsel’s husband on Friday.
Superstar Jamal turns up the heat at BN function

Superstar Jamal turns up the heat at BN function

DAY 8 TELUK INTAN Quotable quotes and events as they take place.
Umno just a party, not a race, reminds Anwar

Umno just a party, not a race, reminds Anwar

TELUK INTAN Umno should stop pretending the two are one and the same.
Umno is boss in BN’s Teluk Intan campaign

Umno is boss in BN’s Teluk Intan campaign

FREE YOURSAY ‘Is Dyana the puppet of DAP or Gerakan the puppet of Umno?’
No Rahman, Dyana’s more than a pretty face

No Rahman, Dyana’s more than a pretty face

FREE YOURSAY ‘Dyana’s appearance is irrelevant. What is important is...’
Flashpoint erupts before Dyana's selfie session

Flashpoint erupts before Dyana's selfie session

TELUK INTAN BN youth clash briefly with Pakatan supporters at the Leaning Tower.
Mah may be decent, but in the wrong crowd

Mah may be decent, but in the wrong crowd

FREE YOURSAY 'Don't say, 'We BN won't do this and that," speak for yourself only.
PCM's Huan sees silver lining in defeat

PCM's Huan sees silver lining in defeat

BUKIT GELUGOR He got almost double the votes he received in Batu Kawan.