Archive - 19 June 2014

Sunken boats managed by same agent?

Sunken boats managed by same agent?

Both were using the same route and both tragedies occurred within hours of each other.
NGO calls for change in Esscom structure, leadership

NGO calls for change in Esscom structure, leadership

The gov't should prevent it from being referred to as 'lame duck' by the public.
What is YTL's contribution to bumiputera, asks NGO

What is YTL's contribution to bumiputera, asks NGO

How did YTL secure billion ringgit contracts when bumiputera enterpreneurs can't even get a RM10,000 loan?
Thousands hit by water cuts in KL

Thousands hit by water cuts in KL

This is despite no rationing, as reserves of below 1 pct can't cope with demand.
UiTM: Private deals 'value for money'

UiTM: Private deals 'value for money'

No issues with 'private finance initiative' to build its new campuses.
Altantuya murder suspect nabbed... for khalwat

Altantuya murder suspect nabbed... for khalwat

Azilah was caught with a policewoman by her husband - also a policeman.
Hong Leong redfaced over 'black face' ad

Hong Leong redfaced over 'black face' ad

The 'racist' commercial run in Hong Kong irks netizens and migrant rights NGOs.
Unilateral conversion 'not wrong but problematic'

Unilateral conversion 'not wrong but problematic'

UPDATED 6.54PM The DPM says this causes 'confusion' in multicultural Malaysia.
I'm not quitting, says 'alive and kicking' DPM

I'm not quitting, says 'alive and kicking' DPM

UPDATED 10.25PM Muhyiddin dismisses rumours circulating about his resignation.
'Dr M also called Parliament rubber stamp'

'Dr M also called Parliament rubber stamp'

UPDATED 7.10PM Anwar Ibrahim says his nemesis had got away with it.
'Set up parliamentary panel to review varsity law'

'Set up parliamentary panel to review varsity law'

Students group Dema wants compatibility of University Act with constitution reviewed.
M'sia bumped off top 100 Asia varsities list

M'sia bumped off top 100 Asia varsities list

Singapore's NUS is no 2 while Thailand has two universities in the top 100.
Facebook website returns to service after crash

Facebook website returns to service after crash

UPDATED 5.30PM 'We are working on getting this fixed,' says its website.
'Anwar shot himself in foot with BBC interview'

'Anwar shot himself in foot with BBC interview'

An Umno leader says now even the West looks down on the opposition leader.
Judicial posts for prosecutors and lawyers

Judicial posts for prosecutors and lawyers

Several in the AG's Chambers are tipped to fill 10 vacancies in the High Court.
Jamil Khir 'erronous, unfortunate, regrettable'

Jamil Khir 'erronous, unfortunate, regrettable'

COMMENT The Bar president says this of the statement on unilateral conversions.
Zaid: 'Celaka' + Umno = sedition

Zaid: 'Celaka' + Umno = sedition

Umno now has placed itself in the same category as Islam and the Malay rulers.
Confession - I secretly stayed on at Low's briefing

Confession - I secretly stayed on at Low's briefing

Ong Kian Ming remains at an audit briefing as others are evicted.  This is his account.
Retrial for Christian charged with khalwat

Retrial for Christian charged with khalwat

The Syariah Appeals Court orders a retrial as Halimah had pleaded guilty.
MP: Bring in WHO to study ‘heavy metals in water’

MP: Bring in WHO to study ‘heavy metals in water’

Charles Santiago warns of ‘serious consequences’ of wrong strategy.
PAC report on NFC not sub judice, say members

PAC report on NFC not sub judice, say members

Opposition reps worry sub judice excuse could be used to suppress evidence.
Refer Bible issue to court, sultan orders Jais

Refer Bible issue to court, sultan orders Jais

UPDATED 6.36PM The ruler wants Jais to do this promptly to seek a final resolution.
Employees see technology killing jobs, poll finds

Employees see technology killing jobs, poll finds

More than two-thirds (69pct) of employees believe they have the perfect job.
MBJB removes Karpal's portrait, cites 'sensitivity'

MBJB removes Karpal's portrait, cites 'sensitivity'

It claims display of portrait, if allowed, could trigger sensitive political issues. 
Isma blames DAP for president's charge

Isma blames DAP for president's charge

UPDATED 3.07PM The movement also sounds a clarion call for Muslims to unite.
Confusion, chaos and warlordism

Confusion, chaos and warlordism

COMMENT All a part of some grand scheme to divide and sow chaotic discontent?
'Conversion stand leaves non-Muslims unprotected'

'Conversion stand leaves non-Muslims unprotected'

UPDATED 2.58PM MCA says Jamil's reply opens floodgates for more child snatching.
Pro-Felda protest replies to anti-Felda protest

Pro-Felda protest replies to anti-Felda protest

Some 1,000 settlers were at Parliament to show support for Felda.
Search resumes for 26 missing in Malaysia boat sinking

Search resumes for 26 missing in Malaysia boat sinking

Some of the missing may have survived and gone into hiding for fear of being arrested.
PAS chief Hadi back in Malaysia and resting

PAS chief Hadi back in Malaysia and resting

Hadi was warded at a medical centre in Turkey after having breathing difficulties.
Teacher charged for mocking Thaipusam

Teacher charged for mocking Thaipusam

Hidayat Mohamed claims trial to a charge of making a seditious statement on Hindus.
Surendran suspended for six months... again

Surendran suspended for six months... again

UPDATED 4.15PM PARLIAMENT And then Azmin Ali is given marching orders.
Pro-Umno protesters charged with trespassing

Pro-Umno protesters charged with trespassing

The 15 who gatecrashed Penang assembly are released on RM2,000 bail.
Report's thickness doesn’t mean more transparency

Report's thickness doesn’t mean more transparency

COMMENT Our reports thicker because there is so much more to report.
'Umno-linked lobbies got to build UiTM campuses'

'Umno-linked lobbies got to build UiTM campuses'

UPDATED 3.45PM 'Lobbying by those given the contracts was deciding factor.'
Speaker agrees Malaysia is not secular

Speaker agrees Malaysia is not secular

UPDATED 3.32PM PARLIAMENT Pandikar Amin says this was only his interpretation.
RM50 fee for UM degree scrolls abolished

RM50 fee for UM degree scrolls abolished

This follows coordinated protest by students, says its student council.
Khairy: Legal swoop shows gov't is fair

Khairy: Legal swoop shows gov't is fair

UPDATED 12.45PM 'We will not tolerate anything that undermines...'
Court action sought against Tabung Haji and MPPP

Court action sought against Tabung Haji and MPPP

A contractor claims Tabung Haji ran a hotel business without a permit.
KJ: 'No unilateral conversion' policy stands

KJ: 'No unilateral conversion' policy stands

UPDATED 12.20PM This contradicts the statement of another minister.
Umno men's firm gets injunction against Ku Nan

Umno men's firm gets injunction against Ku Nan

UPDATED 6.55PM It accuses the Umno sec-gen of breach of contract.
'Charging my husband insults Malay race'

'Charging my husband insults Malay race'

UPDATED 12.05PM The Isma chief's wife says he is a symbol of Malay struggle.
Assemblyperson Rayer not being charged today

Assemblyperson Rayer not being charged today

Prosecution informs his counsel sedition charge has been put off till further notice.
'Daunting' issues face M'sia in TPPA, says minister

'Daunting' issues face M'sia in TPPA, says minister

He stresses country will not compromise on constitutional monarchy system.
Police arrest another suspected militant

Police arrest another suspected militant

The latest arrest brings the number of those held to date for terror links to 16.
Isma chief slapped with sedition charge

Isma chief slapped with sedition charge

UPDATED 12.15PM Abdullah Zaik is charged over 'intruders' remark.
Najib muddles Bible issue further with ‘advice’

Najib muddles Bible issue further with ‘advice’

FREE YOURSAY ‘His advice appears to be deliberately calculated to add confusion.’
In the constitution, 'parent' a collective noun

In the constitution, 'parent' a collective noun

FREE YOURSAY ‘'Parent Teacher Association' clearly refers to both parents.’
Hisham: No decision on MH370 White Paper, RCI

Hisham: No decision on MH370 White Paper, RCI

MH370 He says a decision will only be made after the aircraft is found.
Hello, no such thing as unilateral conversion

Hello, no such thing as unilateral conversion

FREE YOURSAY ‘The constitution does not allow unilateral conversion of minors.’
Jamil Khir defends M'sia 'not secular' claim

Jamil Khir defends M'sia 'not secular' claim

He scrambles to shore up his position following an outcry over his remark.
Hopelessly stateless in Malaysia

Hopelessly stateless in Malaysia

COMMENT Children are being denied their right to a fair standing in life.
Low, you can’t judge a report by its thickness

Low, you can’t judge a report by its thickness

FREE YOURSAY ‘Emphasis on volume as opposed to quality misses the...’
MP dismisses settlers' claims as 'small matter'

MP dismisses settlers' claims as 'small matter'

A BN MP denies settlers are oppressed, says they get bonuses and land.
Perhaps we need an Umno Protection Act

Perhaps we need an Umno Protection Act

FREE YOURSAY ‘‘Celaka’ is made to something more celaka than the...’
Guan Eng wants 'sedition' guarantee from AG

Guan Eng wants 'sedition' guarantee from AG

Will the AG haul up Umno reps who make seditious remarks in state assembly?
Dutch settle old score with win over Australia

Dutch settle old score with win over Australia

The Dutch had not beaten Australia in three previous meetings.
Ambiga frowns on Isma sedition charge

Ambiga frowns on Isma sedition charge

Activist lawyers also say that Rayer shouldn't be charged for insulting Umno.
Spain's reign ends as Chile proves too hot to handle

Spain's reign ends as Chile proves too hot to handle

One of the greatest dynasties in modern football came to a shattering end.
Where are Malay defenders in UiTM deal?

Where are Malay defenders in UiTM deal?

There is a deafening silence from these vocal groups, says Nik Nazmi.