Archive - 10 June 2014

Accountability? Practice what you preach, PM!

Accountability? Practice what you preach, PM!

The PM can't preach accountability when the Auditor-General's Reports show Malaysia is bleeding.
Leadership of ulama, but who are the ulama?

Leadership of ulama, but who are the ulama?

It is time the so-called Muslim "intellectuals" and "ulama" abstain themselves from such self claim.
'Hudud committee free from political influence'

'Hudud committee free from political influence'

The committee didn't include politicians and will look at the matter expertly.
Puncak agrees to Selangor takeover at RM1.55bil

Puncak agrees to Selangor takeover at RM1.55bil

The announcement was made by Puncak to Bursa Malaysia today.
Cops complete probe on Rayer for 'celaka' remark

Cops complete probe on Rayer for 'celaka' remark

There were more than 40 police reports lodged on the matter nationwide.
Islamic NGO says no to harmony bills

Islamic NGO says no to harmony bills

Pembela wants the government to instead retain the Sedition Act with improvements.
Penang gov't offers legal aid in JAIPP case

Penang gov't offers legal aid in JAIPP case

UPDATED 10.46PM It's to decide if late Teoh Cheng Cheng was Buddhist.
Bride and Selangor Islamic agencies make peace

Bride and Selangor Islamic agencies make peace

Zarina and family meet Mais and Jais today. Both sides thank each other.
Agin Raj's custodial death renews urging for IPCMC

Agin Raj's custodial death renews urging for IPCMC

Many lives would have been saved if it was up, says DAP's M Kulasegaran.
Kedah PAS wants rulers’ intervention in custody tussles

Kedah PAS wants rulers’ intervention in custody tussles

It supports Mapim’s bid to seek an audience with the rulers.
Another wedding raided... but over transgenders

Another wedding raided... but over transgenders

Religious authorities detained 17 transgenders for cross dressing.
‘Huntley dead for over three days when body found’

‘Huntley dead for over three days when body found’

Pahang police chief says the cause of death had not been determined.
Span: No request yet from Selangor for rationing

Span: No request yet from Selangor for rationing

'At the moment, there's no plan to carry out water rationing,' says its CEO.
Gov't continues to zip lips on Shafee's fees

Gov't continues to zip lips on Shafee's fees

PARLIAMENT Law Minister Nancy Shukri yet again says the fee is confidential.
Aussies choose firm to map sea floor in MH370 search

Aussies choose firm to map sea floor in MH370 search

MH370 The ATSB chose a subsidiary of Dutch multinational Fugro.
Indira's lawyer fumes over IGP's neutral stand

Indira's lawyer fumes over IGP's neutral stand

MCA's Heng also sees red over the IGP 'taking the law in his own hands'.
Students want UUCA out after slew of suspensions

Students want UUCA out after slew of suspensions

25 students were suspended for participating in demonstrations or...
Anwar gives ultras short shrift

Anwar gives ultras short shrift

COMMENT The PKR leader drops discretion and denounces extremists.
Family of late Muslim convert mulls legal action

Family of late Muslim convert mulls legal action

Jaipp had taken her body away from Taoist funeral. Her family seeks legal advice. 
Hudud debate in Selangor on the cards

Hudud debate in Selangor on the cards

UPDATED 6.20PM Hannah Yeoh stresses final decision has yet to be made.
Amnesty urges Najib and Umno to drop Mkini suit

Amnesty urges Najib and Umno to drop Mkini suit

'Defamation suits cannot be used by gov'ts to stifle legitimate criticism.'
Jokowi scores points in first presidential debate

Jokowi scores points in first presidential debate

'But hands down, Jokowi and Kalla won the debate,' says an analyst.
PPIM duo charged with causing hurt to activist

PPIM duo charged with causing hurt to activist

The DPP told the court this was a summon case and therefore, did not require bail.
Khazanah: MAS revival plan ready within 6-12 months

Khazanah: MAS revival plan ready within 6-12 months

'Malaysian Airlines has a special shareholder, which is the government.'
2014-06-10

2014-06-10

Crony capitalism is a double-edged sword

Crony capitalism is a double-edged sword

In Malaysia, corruption breeds crony capitalism. In business, all businessmen try very hard to get favours from the people in power of the government of the day. Some are luckier than others.
IGP to take 'middle path' in custody battles

IGP to take 'middle path' in custody battles

Neither the syariah or civil court order will be enforced, says police chief Khalid.
End cruelty through responsible pet education

End cruelty through responsible pet education

Petpositive - the Malaysian Animal-Assisted Therapy for the Disabled and Elderly Association - is most appalled and outraged over last week’s bludgeoning to death of stray dogs with metal rods by enforcement officers from the Johor Baru Central Municipal Council (MPJBT). (Killing of dogs a mistake, council accepts responsibility, The Star , June 8, 2014.)
'My son's pleas for food and water ignored'

'My son's pleas for food and water ignored'

Latest custodial death victim S Naidu Agin Raj's family ponders legal action.
Military Court amends charges on Major Zaidi

Military Court amends charges on Major Zaidi

UPDATED 4.12PM It now says the pilot violated a different section of army law.
Sub judice fears halt PAC report on NFC

Sub judice fears halt PAC report on NFC

UPDATED 4.30PM ‘The report is ready, except the AG says it will be sub judice.’
MRT keeps giving surprises to Klang Valley folk

MRT keeps giving surprises to Klang Valley folk

It seems this MRT project has not stopped giving surprises to many in the Klang Valley.
Of hard boiled eggs and the economy

Of hard boiled eggs and the economy

Najib Abdul Razak's most recent comment about his preference for ‘half-boiled egg’ and what not, against the backdrop of Oxford Economics’ Sarah Fowler’s concern about the nation’s rising external debt, is not a joke.
MCA: Can't wed or die in peace in Pakatan states

MCA: Can't wed or die in peace in Pakatan states

A Penang MCA leader wonders if Pakatan is planning to get rid of non-Muslims...
Eight custodial deaths show need for police reform

Eight custodial deaths show need for police reform

COMMENT why do suspects have to lose their lives after being detained?
Dyana rebuts claim she wanted RAMD disbanded

Dyana rebuts claim she wanted RAMD disbanded

BN MP Noh Omar had brought up that allegation in Parliament yesterday.
Of spirit beings, castrated cats and Johor bill

Of spirit beings, castrated cats and Johor bill

Veteran newsman Kadir warns that when lies are peddled often, votes will be lost.
Johor Housing Bill passed hastily, decries PAS Youth

Johor Housing Bill passed hastily, decries PAS Youth

There are several sections that warrant further scrutiny, it asserts.
 
Repeal the Destitute Persons Act, urges group

Repeal the Destitute Persons Act, urges group

Food Not Bombs says it can’t address homelessness and poverty.
CJ: Almost 100pct disposal of court cases since 2009

CJ: Almost 100pct disposal of court cases since 2009

UPDATED 1.45PM Arifin Zakaria says this is part of the transformation plan.
DAP vows firm stand against hudud in Selangor

DAP vows firm stand against hudud in Selangor

Selangor DAP will not compromise on the state Umno's move to push for hudud.
274 cases probed under Sedition Act since 2008

274 cases probed under Sedition Act since 2008

But the home minister declines to go into specifics, and the actions taken.
'Drop YTL, open bids for 2018 Johor power project'

'Drop YTL, open bids for 2018 Johor power project'

There's ample time to carry out transparent competitive bidding, says Awer.
‘Return our girls!’

‘Return our girls!’

It is time for the world to stand up and be counted.
Reject cabinet posts over hudud, MCA and Gerakan told

Reject cabinet posts over hudud, MCA and Gerakan told

UPDATED 4.11PM DAP says this in relation to a Selangor Umno member's motion.
New style, old policies in Adenan’s first 100 days

New style, old policies in Adenan’s first 100 days

COMMENT A new leadership style alone will not bring change to Sarawak.
'Isma, why silent on Umno's royal rumble?'

'Isma, why silent on Umno's royal rumble?'

UPDATED 3.15PM Anwar says what Karpal Singh did was nothing...
'A remedy for inter-faith custody battles but...'

'A remedy for inter-faith custody battles but...'

UPDATED 1.10PM CJ declines to reveal it as it may be deemed as advising.
Anwar: Islamic authorities 'arrogant with power'

Anwar: Islamic authorities 'arrogant with power'

UPDATED 3.10PM This is a dangerous signal to non-Muslims, he laments.
MH370 search area may be shifted again, says WSJ

MH370 search area may be shifted again, says WSJ

MH370 Its heading, altitude and speed in its final hours are being recalculated.
'Curb hypocrite Bar's powers'

'Curb hypocrite Bar's powers'

A lawyer claims the Bar behaves more like the Pakatan's legal bureau.
National Harmony Act an exercise in futility

National Harmony Act an exercise in futility

FREE YOURSAY ‘Mark my word, it will not even pass through the cabinet.’
MCA suggests health screening for detainees

MCA suggests health screening for detainees

Medical checks, says Wee Jeck Seng, will help prevent cases of custodial deaths.
What did our education ministers study in college?

What did our education ministers study in college?

INFOGRAPHICS Among Malaysia's education ministers, who has the highest education?
Jeffrey: Sarawak CM shames Sabah leaders

Jeffrey: Sarawak CM shames Sabah leaders

'They will have no place to hide their faces and may have to migrate to KL'.
Harmony Bill useless if our laws not honoured

Harmony Bill useless if our laws not honoured

FREE YOURSAY 'Our problem is not due to want of legislature, but selective action...'
Not seditious when Dr M attacks royalty

Not seditious when Dr M attacks royalty

FREE YOURSAY ‘He’s the only person who could do so and get away with it.
Najib should also sue over PI Bala's allegations

Najib should also sue over PI Bala's allegations

FREE YOURSAY ‘Rais, do I have the same basic rights? Can I sue Najib for...’
MP: Cronies benefitted during Mahathir's watch

MP: Cronies benefitted during Mahathir's watch

What sultans gave is a drop in the ocean compared to what Dr M dished out.
Islamic scholars butt heads over pig gelatine

Islamic scholars butt heads over pig gelatine

The question among them is this - are food products using pig gelatine halal?