Archive - 22 June 2014

Chairs fly at Kota Raja PKR re-election

Chairs fly at Kota Raja PKR re-election

Two sustain head injuries at the re-election at the Kota Raja division.
Wisma Putra disappointed with US downgrade

Wisma Putra disappointed with US downgrade

Much was done to combat human trafficking, but these are not acknowleged.
Badlisham clocks in as new MAHB MD tomorrow

Badlisham clocks in as new MAHB MD tomorrow

He was previously CEO of Mdec, raising investments of up to RM35 billion.
'Illegal migrants are henchmen in Sabah kidnaps'

'Illegal migrants are henchmen in Sabah kidnaps'

Some work at resorts and fish farms and pretend to be local, Esscom says.
Spare us your whining about secular state

Spare us your whining about secular state

For Muslims, everything we do is for Allah. So it makes sense that even Umno, too, has an Islamic stance.
Asking the right questions about MAS

Asking the right questions about MAS

MAS is a miniature of moral hazard, poor governance, incompetency, and even of wrong business ethos.
PMR replacement concise but comprehensive

PMR replacement concise but comprehensive

It involves academic, physical, sports and curriculum and psychometric assessments.
Hisham chides Muhyiddin quit talk

Hisham chides Muhyiddin quit talk

The rumours on some pro-Umno blogs were to incite infighting, he says.
Group pleads for Rohingya release for Ramadan

Group pleads for Rohingya release for Ramadan

It says thousands are being held in detention camps and wants them freed.
Remembering Wong Ho Leng

Remembering Wong Ho Leng

He will always be a reminder that how we begin is not as important as how we end and the legacy we leave behind.
Rosmah: Your lies won't break me

Rosmah: Your lies won't break me

'Although saddened, I will not over react, give up or give in to their words.'
Indonesian maids intake still under negotiations

Indonesian maids intake still under negotiations

'The registration processing fee of RM7,800 being proposed before this is said to be still cheap.'
Selangor PAS: Listen to rakyat on change of MB

Selangor PAS: Listen to rakyat on change of MB

Gather the public’s opinion on whether Khalid Ibrahim should be replaced, it says.
Economic reform needed to stem exodus to S’pore

Economic reform needed to stem exodus to S’pore

MP SPEAKS Gov’t musn't rely on foreign labour, but increase wages for locals.
'Enforcement, prosecution officials lack training'

'Enforcement, prosecution officials lack training'

US report on human trafficking also says M'sian staff lack investigative skills.
Superman, Aussie nabbed at Lynas protest

Superman, Aussie nabbed at Lynas protest

UPDATED 5.39PM They were among 16 arrested at the anti-Lynas blockade.
'By the way, Japan is closing down incinerators'

'By the way, Japan is closing down incinerators'

M'sia wants to learn from Japan, but Tokyo is shutting down incinerators.
Researcher of Indian community denied visa

Researcher of Indian community denied visa

He was researching the situation of the Indian diaspora here and was invited...
You give me strength, Najib tells rakyat

You give me strength, Najib tells rakyat

He says it's destiny that Tuanku Abdul Halim was also Agong when his father was PM.
Umno rep in hot water for 'haram jadah' remark

Umno rep in hot water for 'haram jadah' remark

DAP mulling police report on Mahmud Zakaria for 'insult' at state assembly.
Rein in Mais' powers, exco member tells Khalid

Rein in Mais' powers, exco member tells Khalid

Ganabatirau urges the MB to lead discussion with palace to review Mais, Jais' powers.
Cops call PKR leader over Rafizi's sodomy trial book

Cops call PKR leader over Rafizi's sodomy trial book

UPDATED 5.34PM PKR's JB division chief is  quizzed at Dang Wangi.
Suhakam urges gov't to step up anti-trafficking efforts

Suhakam urges gov't to step up anti-trafficking efforts

It's highly concerned the US finds Malaysia's efforts not sufficient nor satisfactory.
Secular state remark not personal opinion, BN told

Secular state remark not personal opinion, BN told

Does MCA, Gerakan have the guts to demand a retraction, asks Kit Siang.
Sarawak CM to lift ban so MPs can go to funeral

Sarawak CM to lift ban so MPs can go to funeral

UPDATED 4.49PM Teresa Kok is told this by Adenan's private secretary.
'Minister jumped the gun on harmony bills'

'Minister jumped the gun on harmony bills'

MCC says they were presented to cabinet without being shown to main body of NUCC.
With YTL out, Malay group wants IPPs abolished

With YTL out, Malay group wants IPPs abolished

UPDATED 2.12PM MCC says TNB should in future handle all supply of power.
Anwar: Extreme bigotry in Malaysia, it's so insane

Anwar: Extreme bigotry in Malaysia, it's so insane

He finds incidents like body snatching, wedding interruptions, most disturbing.
Isma, citizenship isn't 'first come, first served'

Isma, citizenship isn't 'first come, first served'

FREE YOURSAY 'Who comes first into a country is irrelevant. Once you are a citizen...'
Sultan Nazrin, help rakyat tell truth to power

Sultan Nazrin, help rakyat tell truth to power

FREE YOURSAY ‘Just read the news from the alternate media in the Internet.'
'Mining water may poison us during drought'

'Mining water may poison us during drought'

UPDATED 3.38PM 'It may test safe now but not when water levels go down.'
Klose call for Germany, Messi saves Argentina

Klose call for Germany, Messi saves Argentina

Argentina beats Iran 1-0 with a Messi goal while Germany draws with Ghana 2-2.
Najib vs Muhyiddin - no smoke without fire

Najib vs Muhyiddin - no smoke without fire

FREE YOURSAY ‘Muhyiddin's situation is just like former DPM Abdul Ghafar Baba.’
'Replace lame duck cabinet interfaith committee'

'Replace lame duck cabinet interfaith committee'

MP SPEAKS Form an all-party committee to settle matters once and for all.
Bukit Assek rep dies after long battle with cancer

Bukit Assek rep dies after long battle with cancer

DAP's Wong Ho Leng, 54, passes away after battling brain cancer for more than a year.