Archive - 27 June 2014

What an ‘A’ in M’sian English means

What an ‘A’ in M’sian English means

False grades give false perception.
High demand caused water disruption, says Span

High demand caused water disruption, says Span

Span says supply to most areas have gradually been restored.
Ramadan begins on Sunday in Malaysia

Ramadan begins on Sunday in Malaysia

This was announced by the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, Syed Danial Syed Ahmad.
Week of the k, okay?

Week of the k, okay?

Kowardly krooks, in kahoots with kraven koalition partners.
Kiwi anti-Lynas activist Lowrey released

Kiwi anti-Lynas activist Lowrey released

UPDATED 8.35PM Kuantan OCPD says she can go anywhere she likes.
'No basis for Najib to give assurance on Allah'

'No basis for Najib to give assurance on Allah'

SMF chairperson says the gov’t was insincere in its 10-point solution.
Gov't benefits from UiTM contractors, says minister

Gov't benefits from UiTM contractors, says minister

UPDATED 7.10PM 'No expansion of UiTM campuses if there was no budget.'
Reveal how much state land sold, Penang told

Reveal how much state land sold, Penang told

State Gerakan secretary urges the state to practice transparency.
Reveal UiTM deals so we 'understand', DPM told

Reveal UiTM deals so we 'understand', DPM told

Rafizi Ramli challenges Muhyiddin to disclose contracts for the campuses nationwide.
Unhealthy API reading in Seberang Jaya 2, Perai

Unhealthy API reading in Seberang Jaya 2, Perai

According to the Department of Environment, 30 areas recorded moderate API reading.
Dr M: Malays willing to kill their way to Heaven

Dr M: Malays willing to kill their way to Heaven

'They are also willing to kill other Muslims,' the ex-PM says in a blog post.
PM's fear sees AG running in circles

PM's fear sees AG running in circles

UPDATED 6.50PM An expert says the leadership lacks the guts to amend laws.
Rahman Dahlan wants Anwar's head to roll

Rahman Dahlan wants Anwar's head to roll

UPDATED 8.15PM But a Twitter user asks if the same rule should apply to the PM.
Repairs to trouble hit rail tracks postponed

Repairs to trouble hit rail tracks postponed

RUM welcomes the decision but still sweating over the awaiting pain.
Liow leads swearing-in of ministers, deputy ministers

Liow leads swearing-in of ministers, deputy ministers

Liow was sworn-in as minister together with Mah Siew Keong and Dr Wee Ka Siong.
MCA, Gerakan in 'empty' cabinet posts

MCA, Gerakan in 'empty' cabinet posts

The two parties have less influence over  gov't than Perkasa, says Guan Eng.
Remove citizenship of ‘militants’

Remove citizenship of ‘militants’

I would like to urge PAS, the police and the Registrar of Societies (ROS) to conduct a thorough investigation and membership background check to prevent any potential act of treason, or any incidents similar to the report of a former PAS member taking part in the war in Syria, from happening again as it will destroy the country’s international reputation.
Ex-home minister: Why ask difficult questions?

Ex-home minister: Why ask difficult questions?

Syed Hamid Albar refuses to be drawn into the debate about the IGP.
The unstoppable gravy train

The unstoppable gravy train

In Onederful Malaysia, a bane can turn boon.
Baling is 'happiest area' in Malaysia

Baling is 'happiest area' in Malaysia

This was followed by Alor Gajah at 81.54pct and Pekan and Raub with 80pct each.
Kepong folk's incinerator fury burns beyond KL

Kepong folk's incinerator fury burns beyond KL

They reject incinerators in their backyard as well as Johor and Malacca.
The BIG difference between Najib and dad

The BIG difference between Najib and dad

Najib's 'XXL' cabinet shows that unlike his dad, he 'likes it big', says A Kadir Jasin.
Furious Gerakan leader lashes out at IGP, AG

Furious Gerakan leader lashes out at IGP, AG

The growing chorus against both is getting louder over the burning issue.
Syariah court to hear IGP's stay bid on Monday

Syariah court to hear IGP's stay bid on Monday

UPDATED 3.45PM The stay will put police's duty to help the father gain custody on hold.
AG's intervention boosts lawlessness, says MP

AG's intervention boosts lawlessness, says MP

N Surendran says the High Court had already made binding custody orders.
Start barking or M'sia will go to the dogs, PM told

Start barking or M'sia will go to the dogs, PM told

PM's silence as likes of Perkasa run loose will bring us to ruin, says Sabah rep.
Johari: Outage during PKR vote count not our fault

Johari: Outage during PKR vote count not our fault

UPDATED 7.35PM He says it happened to the entire Tropicana block.
Jokowi holds on to lead ahead of presidential vote

Jokowi holds on to lead ahead of presidential vote

Analysts say Jokowi has been hit by a negative campaign by Prabowo's supporters.
Indonesian authorities move to fight returning haze

Indonesian authorities move to fight returning haze

Haze has blanketed parts of Riau on eastern Sumatra island in recent days.
Is Najib a secret admirer of the ISIS jihadists?

Is Najib a secret admirer of the ISIS jihadists?

Prime Minister’s Office clarification on Najib's ISIL statement raises more questions.

Lawyer: What if it is your child, Najib?

Lawyer: What if it is your child, Najib?

UPDATED 1PM Kulasegaran wants the gov't to be fair to the mothers.
MH370 passengers likely suffocated, says Australia

MH370 passengers likely suffocated, says Australia

MH370 An ATSB report says the plane coasted into the ocean on autopilot.
Bumburing: M'sian cop in Sulu arrest 'time bomb'

Bumburing: M'sian cop in Sulu arrest 'time bomb'

The corporal suspected of being a terrorist is just 'tip of iceberg', he warns.
Downsize PM's Dept, cabinet and House, too!

Downsize PM's Dept, cabinet and House, too!

COMMENT ‘Public offices treated as private spoils for purchasing loyalty.’
Working for a very, very rich bully

Working for a very, very rich bully

KINIBIZ Who says you can’t find a well-paying job in government?
'Allah' judgment a fatal blow to basic liberties

'Allah' judgment a fatal blow to basic liberties

COMMENT Basic rights devastated by Federal Court's decision on Herald's use of 'Allah'.
Don't invite another May 13, warns Zul

Don't invite another May 13, warns Zul

He slams those who criticise the Federal Court's ruling in the Herald case.
DAP: Water cuts prove Selangor incompetence

DAP: Water cuts prove Selangor incompetence

UPDATED 12.10PM Tony Pua says heads must roll over the recent water cuts.
Dayaks cold shouldered again in cabinet reshuffle

Dayaks cold shouldered again in cabinet reshuffle

Reshuffle sets coals of dissatisfaction smouldering. Fire in next polls possible?
NUCC bills cause needless anxiety, decries MTEM

NUCC bills cause needless anxiety, decries MTEM

To address unity, one must first address economic disparity, it argues.
War of the songkets - perhaps RM60 a stitch

War of the songkets - perhaps RM60 a stitch

FREE YOURSAY 'Don't dress in borrowed robes and reap the glories of warriors.'
A bloated cabinet on top of a bloated civil service

A bloated cabinet on top of a bloated civil service

FREE YOURSAY ‘In addition to the bloated cabinet, we also have 1.3mil...’
IGP clearly not confused as his actions deliberate

IGP clearly not confused as his actions deliberate

FREE YOURSAY 'IGP is not a small kid. He knows the implications of his actions.'
PM powerless in face of belligerent police chief

PM powerless in face of belligerent police chief

FREE YOURSAY ‘The IGP adheres to civil court orders when it suits him.’
'Witch hunt' blamed for Suarez's nine-match ban

'Witch hunt' blamed for Suarez's nine-match ban

Uruguay’s Sports Minister Liliam Kechichian calls the ban excessive.
Ronaldo misfires as Portugal, Ghana bow out

Ronaldo misfires as Portugal, Ghana bow out

He scores his first goal of the World Cup but crucially wastes many chances.
Mueller the difference as Germany, US go through

Mueller the difference as Germany, US go through

He bags his fourth goal in three World Cup games in a 1-0 win over US.
A blatant attempt to rescue 'sandwiched' IGP

A blatant attempt to rescue 'sandwiched' IGP

FREE YOURSAY ‘The AG is obviously trying to do damage control for IGP.’
Slimani inspires euphoric Algeria as Russia heads out

Slimani inspires euphoric Algeria as Russia heads out

Islam Slimani headed an ecstatic Algeria into the last 16 of the World Cup.
Ten-man Belgium beats South Korea, claims top spot

Ten-man Belgium beats South Korea, claims top spot

The win made it a maximum nine points for the Belgians while South Korea head for the exit.