Archive - 23 June 2014

An appeal to the Christian Federation of Malaysia

An appeal to the Christian Federation of Malaysia

If the church steps aside gracefully and allow Muslims to use 'Allah' exclusively, Muslims and Christians can hug in relief.
After 'Allah' verdict, minorities can only pray

After 'Allah' verdict, minorities can only pray

MCCBCHST says this is as the verdict leaves minorities vulnerable in Malaysia.
'We'll chop off heads of those who insult Islam'

'We'll chop off heads of those who insult Islam'

Perkasa says it is better they are dead than become a virus in the country. [VIDEOS]
Haze on west coast caused by Sumatra fires

Haze on west coast caused by Sumatra fires

The DOE portal revealed that 30 areas recorded a moderate API nationwide.
'Internet material use in 'Allah' case inadmissible'

'Internet material use in 'Allah' case inadmissible'

Judge Zainun Ali criticises Appeal Court for quoting Fox News in 2013 ruling.
'Cops couldn't have planted evidence on Sirul'

'Cops couldn't have planted evidence on Sirul'

UPDATED 6.55PM Gems were only taken from his home with Sirul present.
Cops wrong to stop Lynas protest, say NGOs

Cops wrong to stop Lynas protest, say NGOs

The people have right to express feelings on social issues, say 33 NGOs.
Two MCA and MIC leaders sworn in as senators

Two MCA and MIC leaders sworn in as senators

They took their oath of office before Dewan Negara president Abu Zahar Ujang.
Child rapist gets three days’ jail, fined RM10,000

Child rapist gets three days’ jail, fined RM10,000

Riduan admitted to bribing the victim’s father a total of RM10,000 on three occasions.
DAP: Info on PMR replacement exam missing

DAP: Info on PMR replacement exam missing

Ong Kian Ming says the website on the PT3 exam is not even available.
'Bersih 3.0 faced extreme provocation from police'

'Bersih 3.0 faced extreme provocation from police'

UPDATED 6.10PM 909 tear gas canisters fired to disperse crowd, says Ambiga.
After middle path, IGP takes 'silent path'

After middle path, IGP takes 'silent path'

UPDATED 5.50PM IGP keeps mum when asked about a court order.
Polls fracas may be over a girl, PKR quips

Polls fracas may be over a girl, PKR quips

UPDATED 5.15PM The polls committee chief jokes that it could be due to other factors.
2014-06-23

2014-06-23

Why are pandas worth more, ask Chubadak villagers

Why are pandas worth more, ask Chubadak villagers

They protest move to go ahead with demolition, despite High Court order.
No by-election for Bukit Assek, says EC

No by-election for Bukit Assek, says EC

Wong won the seat in the state election in 2011 by with a majority of 8,827 votes.
Abu Bakar Chik of PAS dies in road accident

Abu Bakar Chik of PAS dies in road accident

Abu Bakar, 64, was a former Batu Rakit state assemblyperson (1999-2004).
CFM: Except for Herald, 'Allah' to be used as usual

CFM: Except for Herald, 'Allah' to be used as usual

UPDATED 4.05PM Meanwhile, Isma tells Christians to avoid being provocative.
'Pregnant woman didn't have doctor's letter'

'Pregnant woman didn't have doctor's letter'

AirAsia moved her to the next day's flight for free after she was cleared to fly.
Final compensation only after MH370 issue resolved

Final compensation only after MH370 issue resolved

MH370 Abdul Aziz Kaprawi says there will only be a final account when a final decision is made.
'10 percent of projects worth RM18mil sought'

'10 percent of projects worth RM18mil sought'

Former ministry officer pleads not guilty to charge of soliciting bribes.
Najib: The King and I

Najib: The King and I

'Having the same king when father and son are PM is the work of the Almighty'.
NFC boss wants charges to be dropped

NFC boss wants charges to be dropped

UPDATED 5.50PM But Sessions Court rejects the application for a stay.
Islamic states less 'Islamic' than secular ones?

Islamic states less 'Islamic' than secular ones?

COMMENT If Islamic values can benefit societies in the West, why not to Malaysia?
Stop police attacks on cross-dressers, says HRW

Stop police attacks on cross-dressers, says HRW

‘No one should go to prison because of the clothing they wear,’ says Neela Ghoshal.
Experts: 'Allah' verdict will impact Bible row

Experts: 'Allah' verdict will impact Bible row

UPDATED 2.45PM Aziz Bari is disappointed with the Federal Court's stand.
Close vernacular schools, 'BM defender' DAP dared

Close vernacular schools, 'BM defender' DAP dared

Ibrahim Ali tells Guan Eng to prove that the latter wants to defend Bahasa Malaysia.
Activist: Malaysia reluctant to team up on trafficking

Activist: Malaysia reluctant to team up on trafficking

Migrant workers continue to be cheated, abused, says NGO for the workers.
Court allows joint hearing in Jaip officer’s murder case

Court allows joint hearing in Jaip officer’s murder case

Harun Mat and five others are charged with murdering Ahmad Rafli Abdul Malek.
'Allah' row - what is in the Name?

'Allah' row - what is in the Name?

COMMENT 'Verily, God needs no protector to defend Her or His dignity.'
Water supply in some Jasin areas cut due to pollution

Water supply in some Jasin areas cut due to pollution

This is to overcome the problem of pollution at the Dam 5 water gate.
Church 'greatly disappointed' with verdict

Church 'greatly disappointed' with verdict

Father Lawrence lauds the three dissenting judges for their 'courage'.
An ode to Pakatan

An ode to Pakatan

I hear this song on the radio
Waving in the wind the last straw
I have looked up with high expectation
To my heroes in the opposition
They were for me, a senior Malaysian citizen,
An ever hopeful beacon.
I have spoken up and written down for justice
Now fast sinking into the abyss of denial
I find myself adrift in a rudderless vessel
Caught in the cross currents of turbulent waters
Waving my hands frantically to the Pakatan boat
Fading into the hazy skies of Malaysia.
Will I sea a change in the tempest
In the remaining years of my life time?
The lyrics of the song keep repeating in my ears
“Say (do) something, I’m giving up on you”
'PAS fears losing votes more than Allah'

'PAS fears losing votes more than Allah'

The Perkasa chief criticises PAS leaders over their absence at the apex court.
Dr M: True Muslims don't kill each other

Dr M: True Muslims don't kill each other

The former PM  says this in an interview damning the civil violence in Iraq.
Apex court a letdown in 'Allah' case

Apex court a letdown in 'Allah' case

Catholic Church should've been allowed to submit on key constitutional issue.
‘Bid to rehash campaign to undermine PAS chief’

‘Bid to rehash campaign to undermine PAS chief’

Syarhan Humaizi says a group had used a news portal to slander Hadi.
'Expose broken promises to Upper Belaga evicted'

'Expose broken promises to Upper Belaga evicted'

'Suhakam must do this for the sake for those forced out for the dam.'
Malaysia is serious in addressing human trafficking

Malaysia is serious in addressing human trafficking

COMMENT In this light, the US State Dept should reconsider its assessment.
Pakatan leaders arrive for Wong's funeral tomorrow

Pakatan leaders arrive for Wong's funeral tomorrow

They have started coming, from around the country, for Bukit Assek rep's funeral.
Zul: 'Allah' decision justifies Bible seizure

Zul: 'Allah' decision justifies Bible seizure

Zulkifli Noordin says the Federal Court's decision justifies Jais', Mais' actions.
OCPD: Australian can't be freed on police bail

OCPD: Australian can't be freed on police bail

UPDATED 12.05PM The other 15 held for their anti-Lynas protest are released.
IPPs not main problem; good governance is

IPPs not main problem; good governance is

FREE YOURSAY 'If politics and business not decoupled, power market will remain...'
End of the road for Church's 'Allah' appeal

End of the road for Church's 'Allah' appeal

UPDATED 5.25PM Federal Court upholds Court of Appeal's verdict.
Search and rescue for boat tragedy victims continues

Search and rescue for boat tragedy victims continues

This follows the discovery of a body at Beacon Air Gila in Sepang yesterday.
'Pilot responsible for MH370 report baseless'

'Pilot responsible for MH370 report baseless'

MH370 Police have described the UK's Sunday Times report as baseless.
Paging the PM of Land of Wishful Thinking

Paging the PM of Land of Wishful Thinking

FREE YOURSAY 'Show us your strengths. Can you act on the IGP, for a start?'
Himpunan Hijau supporters 'assaulted'

Himpunan Hijau supporters 'assaulted'

UPDATED 11.55AM DAP’s Lee Chin Chen claims police did nothing to help.
Seriously, who's challenging Islam in Malaysia?

Seriously, who's challenging Islam in Malaysia?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Sharipudin, you should learn to look at your own baloney.’
Accused led cops to where Altantuya blown up

Accused led cops to where Altantuya blown up

LIVE Which way will the acquittal go in this 'murder without a murderer'?
Portugal strikes late to draw with US, stays alive

Portugal strikes late to draw with US, stays alive

Substitute Varela's stoppage-time goal nullified Clint Dempsey's lead.
'More battles to come,' Muslims warned

'More battles to come,' Muslims warned

LIVE This after seven-member bench dismisses church's application for appeal.
Dr M’s 4Rs coming home to roost

Dr M’s 4Rs coming home to roost

They are race, royalty, rural folk and religion.
Origi's late winner puts Belgium into last 16

Origi's late winner puts Belgium into last 16

Teenager Divock Origi sinks Russia to secure last 16 spot for Belgium.
Algeria beats South Korea 4-2 to close in on last 16

Algeria beats South Korea 4-2 to close in on last 16

Algeria becomes first African team to score four in World Cup game