Archive - 12 June 2014

Najib right to sue Mkini, says Muhyiddin

Najib right to sue Mkini, says Muhyiddin

The deputy premier is also perplexed by the Bar Council's reaction.
PM: Use apex court to resolve custody disputes

PM: Use apex court to resolve custody disputes

Najib says the attorney-general will consult the affected families.
'Lodging police report in military uniform an offence'

'Lodging police report in military uniform an offence'

So testifies an RMAF detective in the military trial of Major Zaidi Ahmad.
Petronas welcomes protest walkers with towels, water

Petronas welcomes protest walkers with towels, water

UPDATED 6.43PM Protesters laud 'humane' act, unlike previous responses.
Don't cross religious boundaries, says sultan

Don't cross religious boundaries, says sultan

UPDATED 7.15PM In his first royal address, Nazrin touches on harmony's importance.
Stop fooling with hudud, MCA tells S’gor speaker

Stop fooling with hudud, MCA tells S’gor speaker

No point debating it in the assembly as no chance of implementation.
Selangor, Putrajaya speed up Langat 2 construction

Selangor, Putrajaya speed up Langat 2 construction

UPDATED 5.25PM They have set up a committee to oversee the logistics.
MB: Don't sue, we'll reveal all to 'water fans'

MB: Don't sue, we'll reveal all to 'water fans'

UPDATED 5.20PM Khalid says the state is 'happy' to reveal its findings.
Selangor tells Jais to return Bible copies

Selangor tells Jais to return Bible copies

UPDATED 5.51PM The exco and legal adviser are to help Jais to return the holy books.
Kulim-Bandar Baru MP says he will settle debts soon

Kulim-Bandar Baru MP says he will settle debts soon

‘This is about a loan taken by a family firm,’ says Abdul Aziz Sheikh Fadzir.
Pro-Umno website attacks KJ

Pro-Umno website attacks KJ

His call to uphold the law in interfaith custody tussles makes him a target.
Selangor DAP strongman frowns on speaker

Selangor DAP strongman frowns on speaker

Selangor Pakatan will find it hard to escape political manipulation on the issue.
Ipoh court orders cops to find Indira's daughter

Ipoh court orders cops to find Indira's daughter

UPDATED 5.02PM They have 30 days to comply, or else they will face the court.
You're arrogant, Isma chief slams Anwar

You're arrogant, Isma chief slams Anwar

Isma sees red over Anwar's criticism of state religious authorities.
Zahid refuses to reveal members of PCA panel

Zahid refuses to reveal members of PCA panel

The 'secret' panel has authority to order detention without trial.
MP: What if there's a threat to kill Zahid?

MP: What if there's a threat to kill Zahid?

UPDATED 5.10PM Teresa responds to his claim that threats are not a crime.
Low: Taib no royal, graft probe continues

Low: Taib no royal, graft probe continues

A governor is not a royal so any charges against Taib will be brought in a civil court.
Teoh not a Muslim, rules Syariah High Court

Teoh not a Muslim, rules Syariah High Court

UPDATED 5.40PM MAIPP has been ordered to return the body to the family.
Please, please stop bullying of housemen

Please, please stop bullying of housemen

A doctor who was on-call at the Alor Gajah Hospital was found dead in the toilet of the doctor’s room. It is learnt that the body of the 29-year-old doctor, who was from Petaling Jaya, was found at about 9am by hospital staff after they forced open the toilet door which was locked from the inside.
DAP backs S'gor speaker on hudud motion

DAP backs S'gor speaker on hudud motion

Guan Eng says unlike BN, Pakatan-led state assemblies are democratic.
Don't behave like Pakatan party, Umno tells Bar

Don't behave like Pakatan party, Umno tells Bar

The Bar continues to draw flak over its stand on Najib's defamation suit.
MCA Youth rages against Umno over hudud motion

MCA Youth rages against Umno over hudud motion

UPDATED 2.30PM S'gor MCA Youth says Umno is trying to get media attention.
PKR's Xavier threatens to sue Mkini, Chegubard

PKR's Xavier threatens to sue Mkini, Chegubard

UPDATED 2PM The Sri Andalas rep says the 'bribery involvement' claim is false.
Lawyers: IGP should obey civil High Court order

Lawyers: IGP should obey civil High Court order

‘The job of the IGP is not to interpret but to enforce the law,’ says a senior lawyer.
M'sian bosses brace for low productivity during World Cup

M'sian bosses brace for low productivity during World Cup

Most of the tournament’s 64 matches will begin at 1am, 4am and 7am local time.
Pengerang walker catches Wee and Mah by surprise

Pengerang walker catches Wee and Mah by surprise

The two BN leaders have no say on save Pengerang cemetery plea. [PHOTO]
Selangor gov't warned on use of mining pool water

Selangor gov't warned on use of mining pool water

UPDATED 2.15PM Charles Santiago threatens to sue state if this is carried out.
'IRB will turn investment body with amendment'

'IRB will turn investment body with amendment'

UPDATED 2.15PM Wong Chen says doing so lacks transparency.
Overweight cops come under fire

Overweight cops come under fire

In new policy, being obese affects their health and  promotion chances.
Reclamation work in Malacca to start next month

Reclamation work in Malacca to start next month

Discussions were ongoing with various parties for a comprehensive development plan.
Anti-bigotry bill hurts poor bumiputera, says Dr M

Anti-bigotry bill hurts poor bumiputera, says Dr M

' Bumiputera are poor and will remain poor while the rich will be richer.'
Rohani: Welfare Dept will step in as 'last resort'

Rohani: Welfare Dept will step in as 'last resort'

If no relative can take charge of children in inter-faith disputes, says minister.
Mosti grant recipient to earn RM68mil in a year

Mosti grant recipient to earn RM68mil in a year

UPDATED 2.20PM Rafizi queries why the firm is getting such a huge grant.
AirAsia finally soars in India

AirAsia finally soars in India

To keep pace, SpiceJet and IndiGo have come up with their own promotional fares.
PKR: Gov't paying 5 times more for UiTM campuses

PKR: Gov't paying 5 times more for UiTM campuses

UPDATED 2.10PM It says costs shot up from RM1.8bil to RM8.6bil.
Johor Sultan: I will not interfere in state matters

Johor Sultan: I will not interfere in state matters

'I also want state housing law understood before I sign it.'
Put law before feelings, interfaith panel tells IGP

Put law before feelings, interfaith panel tells IGP

MCCBCHST flays IGP for letting his personal religion interfere with custody cases.
Jeffrey slams Kota Belud MP over threats

Jeffrey slams Kota Belud MP over threats

'Nothing wrong with Sabahans raising the question of seccession.'
Islamic authorities sued over body-snatching

Islamic authorities sued over body-snatching

UPDATED 12.20PM Authorities have taken Tan Mah Suan's late daughter for a Muslim.
Audit Report highlights Sarawak's poor show

Audit Report highlights Sarawak's poor show

Fifty percent of development projects delayed by more than a year, says PKR.
National Harmony and other fluffy bills

National Harmony and other fluffy bills

COMMENT Are they avoiding the ‘problem’ they are trying to solve?
Selangor speaker allows hudud motion

Selangor speaker allows hudud motion

UPDATED 1.05PM The motion for a feasibility study is likely to be tabled next week.
PM, why is my daughter denied citizenship?

PM, why is my daughter denied citizenship?

Open letter on plight of a refugee child adopted by a M’sian couple.
'What if children are taken back by force?'

'What if children are taken back by force?'

MIC's C Sivaraajh asks if the police will remain neutral if this happens.
DAP: Will MCA go anti-hudud on Umno?

DAP: Will MCA go anti-hudud on Umno?

UPDATED 1.10PM Will it call for 'Say no to Umno hudud' campaign? asks Yeo Bee Yin.
Both MCA, Gerakan fishing in troubled waters

Both MCA, Gerakan fishing in troubled waters

FREE YOURSAY ‘Putting blame of extremism on Pakatan is the worst opportunism.’
YTL comment sparks IPP stir in Parliament

YTL comment sparks IPP stir in Parliament

PARLIAMENT Crony capitalism became hot topic during a debate in the Dewan Rakyat.
Umno, PAS bring hudud showdown to Selangor

Umno, PAS bring hudud showdown to Selangor

FREE YOURSAY ‘Umno is helping PAS to dig the grave it appears to crave.’
Najib’s advisers not keeping him in the loop?

Najib’s advisers not keeping him in the loop?

FREE YOURSAY ‘PM, if you are trying to be funny, why is no one laughing?’
Ex-BSM chief forgives Jais, won't sue

Ex-BSM chief forgives Jais, won't sue

UPDATED 1.54PM Jais made 'terrible mistake', but Lee says to forgive is divine.
IGP takes law into own hands while AG sleeps

IGP takes law into own hands while AG sleeps

FREE YOURSAY ‘The IGP’s action sets a bad example to law-abiding citizens.’
No 'middle path' for PM but to sack police chief

No 'middle path' for PM but to sack police chief

FREE YOURSAY ‘In any other country, the IGP would have had to step down by now.’