Archive - 8 June 2014

Johor sets up committee on Batu Puteh

Johor sets up committee on Batu Puteh

'The judgment date was May 23, 2008, so the appeal period will end on May 23, 2018.'
Johor Pakatan still wants Housing Bill deferred

Johor Pakatan still wants Housing Bill deferred

UPDATED 11.02PM A select committee is sought as there are 'loopholes' for graft.
Businesses must register for GST before Dec 31

Businesses must register for GST before Dec 31

Those who don't comply with the instruction will be penalised up to RM20,000.
Pasar Payang still a hit with visitors

Pasar Payang still a hit with visitors

Pasar Payang is synonymous with Terengganu identity and should be retained.
'Sabah economy depends on Esscom success'

'Sabah economy depends on Esscom success'

Hishammuddin Hussein says tourism took a hit after recent incidents.
'In accusing DAP, Wee implicated himself'

'In accusing DAP, Wee implicated himself'

'By trying to lob baseless accusations, Wee Ka Siong ended up highlighting BN's failures.'
'MCA in cabinet crucial to help folk in need'

'MCA in cabinet crucial to help folk in need'

Michael Chong says MCA's public services dept could use a hand. 
What are you waiting for, MCA asks IGP

What are you waiting for, MCA asks IGP

Heng's upset over inaction in two unilateral conversion cases.
All quiet on the hudud committee front, says PAS

All quiet on the hudud committee front, says PAS

PAS has no updates from the Kelantan-federal gov't joint technical committee.
'Sarawak oil royalty push mere election ploy'

'Sarawak oil royalty push mere election ploy'

PAS veep Husam Musa says there'll be promises, but it will go quiet after polls.
Ex-Umno MP slams PM for teetering on Johor bill

Ex-Umno MP slams PM for teetering on Johor bill

Tamrin Abdul Ghafar says Najib has not come out with a clear enough stance.
'Lack of action on fake ICs amounts to treason'

'Lack of action on fake ICs amounts to treason'

Star chief Jeffrey Kitangan wants gov't to act fast or pay the price in the future.
Johor amends bill, reduces ruler discretion

Johor amends bill, reduces ruler discretion

UPDATED 7.16PM The Bill will be tabled with amendments, the MB says.
Zarina's dad: I complained to Perkim

Zarina's dad: I complained to Perkim

He complained in 1996 that his wife was teaching the children Hinduism.
Comparing Johor's bill with Selangor and Penang laws

Comparing Johor's bill with Selangor and Penang laws

I came across the Bill titled: Johor Housing and Real Property Board Enactment 2014 to be tabled at the next sitting of the Johor state legislative assembly. I would like to highlight some of the provisions which are contrary to the constitutional provisions.
Act rationally on Internet, Rosmah tells youths

Act rationally on Internet, Rosmah tells youths

UPDATED 4.08PM 'Think rationally so our actions won't negatively impact...'
Penang's seventh death in custody in six months

Penang's seventh death in custody in six months

A lorry driver, SN Agin Raj, died in Bukit Mertajam hospital yesterday.
Utusan takes aim at Johor MB for insisting on bill

Utusan takes aim at Johor MB for insisting on bill

It asks if state gov't is so weak it needs a housing board involving the sultan.
'Johor bill could pass due to constitution anomaly'

'Johor bill could pass due to constitution anomaly'

UPDATED 2.37PM Law expert Aziz Bari says it's tough to prove bill's illegality.
Attempt to raise RM16mil reward to find MH370

Attempt to raise RM16mil reward to find MH370

MH370 IndieGogo is offering this for information to locate the plane.
Utusan ready to snub Johor sultan over bill

Utusan ready to snub Johor sultan over bill

The Umno-owned daily puts on show of bravado against the royalty over bill.
Many challenges for new Seda CEO

Many challenges for new Seda CEO

MP SPEAKS Catherine Ridu has much to do in the renewable energy sector.
Zarina, an adult, should have say over her faith

Zarina, an adult, should have say over her faith

FREE YOURSAY 'Religion is a personal matter, why should it be set by the court?'
Councillors rebut Kidex, no traffic report yet

Councillors rebut Kidex, no traffic report yet

Kidex's claim all papers such as TIA submitted is 'wholly untrue', they say.
Umno vs royalty, Round 3?

Umno vs royalty, Round 3?

FREE YOURSAY ‘How come the party cannot control Johor, Umno's birthplace?’
Egg on Khairy’s face over non-bumi ad

Egg on Khairy’s face over non-bumi ad

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why is BN so reluctant on enacting the Race Relations Act?’
Minister: Mooting Sabah secession 'dangerous'

Minister: Mooting Sabah secession 'dangerous'

Rahman Dahlan wants stern action against those who instigate this in cyberspace.