Archive - 9 June 2014

Why the NUCC won't stop racism

Why the NUCC won't stop racism

'If the bills are enacted, can Malaysians finally take these racially preferring employers and landlords to court?'
Malaysiakini article teeming with hypocrisy

Malaysiakini article teeming with hypocrisy

RK Anand's article the purest hypocrisy as he omitted the fact that Malaysiakini is backed by NED.
Johor Royal Council assures no abuse of power

Johor Royal Council assures no abuse of power

'The sultanate is an embodiment of all things wise, just and fair.'
'Foreigners profited when sultans reigned supreme'

'Foreigners profited when sultans reigned supreme'

UPDATED 8.02PM The vocal former premier cautions against repeating the mistake.
Johor MB denies facing pressure from Umno

Johor MB denies facing pressure from Umno

UPDATED 8.53PM 'Amendments were to uphold constitutional monarchy.'
Sultan listens to MB? Dream on, says Zaid

Sultan listens to MB? Dream on, says Zaid

He also claims that Umno consists of 'funny' Malays, who switch agendas.
Pakistani Taliban attack airport in Karachi, 27 dead

Pakistani Taliban attack airport in Karachi, 27 dead

Gun battles raged until security forces regained control of the airport at dawn.
Include fruits in GST-exempt list

Include fruits in GST-exempt list

The list of Goods and Services Tax (GST) exempt or zero-rated items is crucial to ensure that the soon-to-be-implemented GST is not regressive and to minimise the impact of tax unto the lower and middle income groups.
2014-06-09

2014-06-09

Remains of Gareth Huntley claimed for burial

Remains of Gareth Huntley claimed for burial

Huntley’s remains would be brought to Kuala Lumpur before being flown to Britain.
Isma raps DAP 'old man' for seeking PM's help

Isma raps DAP 'old man' for seeking PM's help

Kit Siang and DAP are labelled as hypocrites and threats to national security.
Consulate: No Malaysian stranded at Karachi airport

Consulate: No Malaysian stranded at Karachi airport

The Malaysian community in Karachi has been told to be vigilant.
Islamic authorities seize body from funeral

Islamic authorities seize body from funeral

UPDATED 6PM Teoh Cheng Cheng is said to have converted 17 years ago.
'Where's the RM100mil soft loan, Mr PM?'

'Where's the RM100mil soft loan, Mr PM?'

BSN said the money for night traders is yet to be rolled out, says DAP's Ayer Keroh rep.
Pension fears prompt rare protest in Singapore

Pension fears prompt rare protest in Singapore

The ‘Return Our CPF’ protest on Saturday attracted about 2,000 people.
DAP reps surf into DPM's 'beach holiday'

DAP reps surf into DPM's 'beach holiday'

UPDATED 4.55PM They stayed at the Hilton Surfer's Paradise Hotel.
New bills moot jail time for bigotry

New bills moot jail time for bigotry

NUCC broaches three Bills that criminalise racial, religious discrimination.
Families’ bid to search for missing jet welcomed

Families’ bid to search for missing jet welcomed

UPDATED 8.45PM MH370 DCA hopes they will share findings.
Dr M strongman slams 'royal' bill and MB

Dr M strongman slams 'royal' bill and MB

Ex-minister Zam says if the bill is passed, it will be a day of mourning.
Apologise for bill report, Umno rep tells Utusan

Apologise for bill report, Umno rep tells Utusan

UPDATED 9.39PM Bukit Permai’s Ali Mazat Salleh slams the Umno-owned daily.
Baram MP: I'm not leaving SPDP or BN

Baram MP: I'm not leaving SPDP or BN

But Anyi Ngau was at PC where S’wak lawmakers said they were joining Teras.
Public may get to visit pandas free for one month

Public may get to visit pandas free for one month

'We will limit 1,200 people to see the pandas daily or 200 people per 20-minute visit.'
Bill amended to reduce sultan's power

Bill amended to reduce sultan's power

UPDATED 5.05PM It is tabled by exco Abdul Latiff Bandi, despite urgings for deferment.
Shahidan: Johor sultan shouldn't interfere

Shahidan: Johor sultan shouldn't interfere

UPDATED 4.45PM 'If (the sultan) interferes, I'm sure all problems will become worse.'
Ramkarpal and Mah sworn in as new MPs

Ramkarpal and Mah sworn in as new MPs

PARLIAMENT They took their oaths before deputy speaker Ronald Kiandee.
Rules eased for foreign fund managers, corporate bonds

Rules eased for foreign fund managers, corporate bonds

'The new steps are integral to Malaysia’s goal of developing its economy.'
'Football pundit' PM predicts Spanish victory

'Football pundit' PM predicts Spanish victory

Sentimental about England, likes Brazil but believes Spain will win World Cup again.
Probe into Jais’ wedding raid still on

Probe into Jais’ wedding raid still on

'The government will continue to look into this problem,' says Joseph Kurup.
The Edge buys over The Malaysian Insider

The Edge buys over The Malaysian Insider

UPDATED 3.25PM The business media group continues to expand its online presence.
400 Johor NGOs support Housing Board Bill

400 Johor NGOs support Housing Board Bill

The board will safeguard Johor's interests in housing, says a spokesperson.
Are we moving away from constitutional monarchy?

Are we moving away from constitutional monarchy?

COMMENT We have nine rulers. Which direction are we going?
Shed 'cheap car' image, Mahathir tells Proton

Shed 'cheap car' image, Mahathir tells Proton

UPDATED 2.20PM The Proton chairperson wants the price and quality to be raised.
'Don't be too grateful to non-Malay voters'

'Don't be too grateful to non-Malay voters'

Ridhuan says it is the 'ultra kiasu' who won the Teluk Intan by-election.
Royal 'divorce after death' valid, rules highest court

Royal 'divorce after death' valid, rules highest court

UPDATED 2.40PM The Johor Syariah Court of Appeal finds in favour of late sultan.
Return Indira's child, MIC boss tells cops

Return Indira's child, MIC boss tells cops

Palanivel also cautions that the world is watching and M'sia's image is at stake.
Cadbury 1, Sodomy 2

Cadbury 1, Sodomy 2

We demand justice and good governance.
Oil, food in MH370 search cost Malaysia RM27.6mil

Oil, food in MH370 search cost Malaysia RM27.6mil

UPDATED 4.57PM PARLIAMENT Hisham says this is not the final figure.
DCM Jabu lied to PM, says Save Rivers Youth wing

DCM Jabu lied to PM, says Save Rivers Youth wing

Thousands object to Baram Dam, but he told Najib that only three did, it says.
Query on abolition of Sedition Act rejected

Query on abolition of Sedition Act rejected

UPDATED 1.10PM PARLIAMENT Dewan Rakyat secretary says it had 'ill assumptions'.
Beijing insists Najib's eggs be boiled for 10min

Beijing insists Najib's eggs be boiled for 10min

UPDATED 1.01PM The PM reveals 'unprecedented security' in his visit.
Gov't seeks supplementary supply budget

Gov't seeks supplementary supply budget

UPDATED 1.13PM PARLIAMENT Bulk of it is for Treasury General services.
Act on Hisham's graft claim, TI-M tells MACC

Act on Hisham's graft claim, TI-M tells MACC

Act fast on minister's claim on graft at borders, says TI-Malaysia.
Johor Housing Bill passed without Pakatan support

Johor Housing Bill passed without Pakatan support

UPDATED 9.45PM BN reps hold 38 out of 56 seats in the Johor assembly.
'Putrajaya must justify Kidex record price tag'

'Putrajaya must justify Kidex record price tag'

Show the people that its benefits outweighs the cost, says state rep Yeo Bee Yin.
Engage young and hungry, says Najib

Engage young and hungry, says Najib

UPDATED 12.19PM Engage this group to keep the country vibrant.
Dr M worried Johor MB will do royal kowtow

Dr M worried Johor MB will do royal kowtow

UPDATED 11PM He fears it will not be MB advising sultan, but other way around.
Cops: Detainee died of fits, not beating

Cops: Detainee died of fits, not beating

Penang police deny any foul play in the death of a 26-year-old lorry driver.
No constitution anomaly, just perversion and abuse

No constitution anomaly, just perversion and abuse

FREE YOURSAY ‘Y ou can have the US constitution applied here and it will still...
Teresa Kok sedition charge a 'new low'

Teresa Kok sedition charge a 'new low'

UPDATED 11.54AM Human Rights Watch says charge is an 'embarrassment'.
NUCC: Harmony Bill not anti-Islam and royalty

NUCC: Harmony Bill not anti-Islam and royalty

UPDATED 10.50PM It also dismisses lobbyists' claims that it threatens bumi rights.
Kidex may get Pakatan kicked out in GE14

Kidex may get Pakatan kicked out in GE14

FREE YOURSAY 'Khalid has his points, but he is not handling this professionally.'
Why bother with courts if minister has final say

Why bother with courts if minister has final say

FREE YOURSAY ‘Zahid, any further discussion and delay is contempt of court.’