Archive - 4 June 2014

Find new site but corridor maintained, says Hisham

Find new site but corridor maintained, says Hisham

MH370 ‘It’s huge. That’s why we’re going to a new phase,’ he says.
Dr M: Street protests to overthrow gov't okay if...

Dr M: Street protests to overthrow gov't okay if...

'If democracy is abused, people need to use street protests to oust a dictator.'
Dr Mahathir Mohamad, reprimand thyself

Dr Mahathir Mohamad, reprimand thyself

Dr Mahathir Mohamad is one controversial man who survives by making statements that irk the people.
Body of man without papers found on Tioman

Body of man without papers found on Tioman

The body has not been identified to be that of the British national.
Ease pressure of inter-faith misunderstanding

Ease pressure of inter-faith misunderstanding

Dear Sardar Jagir Singh, president, Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST)

Well done!
MCA wants constitution amended after Jais raid

MCA wants constitution amended after Jais raid

High time gov't steps in to end inter-racial harmony threats, says Youth wing.
My 365th day in Kajang Prison

My 365th day in Kajang Prison

During the course of my sedition trial where the rule of law was not adhered to, I repeatedly took snapshots of the deputy public prosecutor and the judge to show that I am not afraid of the Umno government’s jails. Today, after 365 days, I am being made to suffer over and above the two-and-a-half years jail term for sedition.
Kidex 'a breach of human rights' if without consent

Kidex 'a breach of human rights' if without consent

Suhakam says residents' consent is needed for the project to take off.
NSTP group papers lead circulation plunge

NSTP group papers lead circulation plunge

UPDATED 9.35PM NST's circulation drops by 33 percent from June to Dec 2013.
Severe storms and drought in Penang's future

Severe storms and drought in Penang's future

Rise in sea level and climate change can impact small islands seriously.
NUTP: Don't pick on teachers for FB postings

NUTP: Don't pick on teachers for FB postings

Facebook a personal right that no party should dictate on, says teachers' union.
Indonesian presidential election campaign kicks off

Indonesian presidential election campaign kicks off

The two candidates signed a clean campaign pledge late yesterday.
Selangor MB says Jais action an 'embarrassment'

Selangor MB says Jais action an 'embarrassment'

UPDATED 4.55PM 'Jais says it's not a raid, we say it's an embarrassment.'
Australia opens tender for fresh MH370 search

Australia opens tender for fresh MH370 search

MH370 The next phase is expected to cost RM180 million or more.
Tunku Sallehuddin named Council of Regency chair

Tunku Sallehuddin named Council of Regency chair

He replaces the late Tunku Annuar Sultan Badlishah effective May 21.
Najib can but I won't sue Mkini, says Mahathir

Najib can but I won't sue Mkini, says Mahathir

UPDATED 6.25PM The ex-PM says curses and praises come with the territory.
'Selangor MB must answer for Jais action at wedding'

'Selangor MB must answer for Jais action at wedding'

Khalid Ibrahim as head of state gov't cannot remain silent, says Gerakan Youth.
Jais wrong, should go back to Quran, says ex-PM

Jais wrong, should go back to Quran, says ex-PM

UPDATED 2.40PM The former premier says stopping a wedding is a misguided move.
Will GST be imposed on petrol and diesel, too?

Will GST be imposed on petrol and diesel, too?

UPDATED 2.15PM PKR's strategist Rafizi Ramli wants gov’t to come clean on this.
'Marriage, not conversion, so Jais has no standing'

'Marriage, not conversion, so Jais has no standing'

COMMENT No legal basis for Jais to stop Hindu ceremony, says MCCBCHST.
Former Jitra rep Saad Man dies

Former Jitra rep Saad Man dies

Former Jitra assemblyperson Saad Man died of lung cancer just before dawn today.
Protest on Tiananmen massacre at embassy

Protest on Tiananmen massacre at embassy

UPDATED 4.10PM The group demands China release dissidents. [PHOTO]
'New fuel subsidy scheme too soon, too harsh'

'New fuel subsidy scheme too soon, too harsh'

MCA's Chua Tee Yong says consumer confidence yet to recover after last revamp.
Syariah lawyers want new law on insults to rulers

Syariah lawyers want new law on insults to rulers

Such actions on the rise, says Malaysia Syarie Lawyers Association.
Worry over luxury car drivers' unsafe driving

Worry over luxury car drivers' unsafe driving

They have safety features, but they are not immune from accidents.
Five dead after building collapses in East Kalimantan

Five dead after building collapses in East Kalimantan

The partially built three-storey commercial building collapsed yesterday.
Langkawi MP in another FB blunder on Yammy

Langkawi MP in another FB blunder on Yammy

But Nawawi Ahmad tells Sinar Harian his Facebook account was hacked.
MP says Parliament is a waste of public money

MP says Parliament is a waste of public money

This is if it continues to act merely as a rubber stamp, says the outspoken MP.
MERS death toll rises to 282 in Saudi Arabia

MERS death toll rises to 282 in Saudi Arabia

A total of 688 cases have been reported in the Gulf kingdom since 2012.
PKR 'no' to oil royalty paid as development funds

PKR 'no' to oil royalty paid as development funds

Putrajaya cannot deny Sarawak its rightful entitlement, says See Chee How.
What can't Perkasa do in M’sia that it can in UK?

What can't Perkasa do in M’sia that it can in UK?

COMMENT Is the group not getting the results it desires in this country?
'IPCMC shouldn't be set up under a kangkung gov't'

'IPCMC shouldn't be set up under a kangkung gov't'

A law student says this during a mock parliament session in Penang recently.
Jais raid shows injustice of unilateral conversions

Jais raid shows injustice of unilateral conversions

COMMENT In one fell swoop, mothers lose rights guaranteed to them under civil law.
Search for missing Briton reaches dead end

Search for missing Briton reaches dead end

But efforts to find Gareth David Huntley in Pulau Tioman are being intensified.
PAS Youth: Factionalism in DAP cost Teluk Intan

PAS Youth: Factionalism in DAP cost Teluk Intan

DAP’s Gobind Singh had blamed drop in Chinese votes to PAS' hudud agenda.
Pakatan must rethink rural strategy

Pakatan must rethink rural strategy

COMMENT Its failure to make inroads into rural areas warrants a review.
Sultan has more power under Housing Board Bill

Sultan has more power under Housing Board Bill

EXCLUSIVE Johor ruler will even be empowered to dissolve its board.
PKR: Umno using teachers as propagandists

PKR: Umno using teachers as propagandists

Urging teachers to join BN is ‘unhealthy’ for the future of education.
Gerakan, too, will face dilemma with hudud

Gerakan, too, will face dilemma with hudud

FREE YOURSAY ‘When Umno cracks the whip, Mah will be forced to vote for hudud.’
Being pro-Pakatan does not mean being anti-gov’t

Being pro-Pakatan does not mean being anti-gov’t

FREE YOURSAY ‘Being pro-Pakatan is not against the gov't, it is just against BN.’
Giant moths invade Kuantan

Giant moths invade Kuantan

They are active at night and converge in areas with bright lights.
For the ultra-kiasu, it’s time for halal tax

For the ultra-kiasu, it’s time for halal tax

FREE YOURSAY ‘After all, some of banknotes are handled by those in the pork industry.’
Respect one another’s choice of religion

Respect one another’s choice of religion

FREE YOURSAY Choosing another belief is no plunge into a valley of destruction.
A case of shooting the messenger

A case of shooting the messenger

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib has once again proven himself to be truly a false democrat.’