Archive - 30 June 2014

'BN should be grateful for Umcedel'

'BN should be grateful for Umcedel'

Redzuan's predicament is a fine example of Malaysia's non-transparency.
'Perlis MB knew of death threats to youth chief'

'Perlis MB knew of death threats to youth chief'

The MB allegedly implied that he knew of death threats against the latter.
Ex-MP denies sabotage in PKR division polls

Ex-MP denies sabotage in PKR division polls

Manikavasagam says he does not agree to Kuala Selangor re-election.
Perkasa: Top civil servants should swear on Quran

Perkasa: Top civil servants should swear on Quran

UPDATED 7.50PM Ibrahim Ali says the gov’t should lead by example.
Malaysian diplomat in NZ sexual assault case

Malaysian diplomat in NZ sexual assault case

UPDATED 1.25AM Anifah Aman to call a PC on the incident tomorrow.
Curtain call for FZ.com with Insider takeover

Curtain call for FZ.com with Insider takeover

Set up in 2012, its end comes with parent company Edge Media buying TMI.
Pupil with JE infection in coma in Penang hospital

Pupil with JE infection in coma in Penang hospital

The 12-year-old boy is in a coma in a private hospital in Bayan Baru.
Union: Umcedel director's removal unacceptable

Union: Umcedel director's removal unacceptable

UPDATED 6.52PM This is due to gov't meddling says UM's union chief.
Jusuf Kalla rushed to hospital after debate

Jusuf Kalla rushed to hospital after debate

Jusuf, 72, was admitted to the hospital because he was said to be exhausted.
Minister doubts integrity of Umcedel polls

Minister doubts integrity of Umcedel polls

UPDATED 8.29PM 'Those who attended Umcedel forums feel how biased it is.'
Concerns over DBKK’s Local Plan

Concerns over DBKK’s Local Plan

World Wide Fund for Nature-Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) is raising concerns about the reclamation area and zoning for ‘Hotel & Resorts’ in Tanjung Aru Beach as shown in the Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu (DBKK) Local Plan 2020.
DAP got it wrong about MCA not opposing hudud

DAP got it wrong about MCA not opposing hudud

DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng should be ridiculed for being unable to prevent PAS being adamant to introduce hudud law, as opposed to MCA’s position which is steadfast in opposing the implementation of the said religious-based criminal code. Our two parties’ approach is completely distinct.
UM's academic freedom is in crisis

UM's academic freedom is in crisis

UM is failing to uphold academic freedom and is allowing political parties to control it.
Does Guan Eng only know how to duck responsibility?

Does Guan Eng only know how to duck responsibility?

When Lim Guan Eng claimed that it was useless to meet with MCA president Liow Tiong Lai, who is the newly-appointed Transport Minister, on the construction of a new runway for the Penang International Airport, he should first ask himself why he is a failed chief minister and what use does he have to Penang?
‘Automatic voter registration plan being studied’

‘Automatic voter registration plan being studied’

SENATE This involves many factors including amending Article 119(1)(c).
Indira files application to compel IGP to act

Indira files application to compel IGP to act

UPDATED 5.10PM She wants High Court to order Khalid to arrest  her ex-husband.
Heed Sultan Nazrin, PKR tells Education Ministry

Heed Sultan Nazrin, PKR tells Education Ministry

'Redzuan's sacking breaches the sultan's call against political interference.' 
Putrajaya, Johor on another collision course?

Putrajaya, Johor on another collision course?

This time, on Johor's land reclamation that threatens Port of Tanjung Pelepas.
Federal Court dismisses appeal, Lajim retains seat

Federal Court dismisses appeal, Lajim retains seat

Lajim had won the Klias seat on a PKR ticket with a 179-vote majority.
2014-06-30

2014-06-30

'DAP okayed Kidex - why oppose now?'

'DAP okayed Kidex - why oppose now?'

Its state reps were in the exco that gave the go-ahead, points out MCA.
Najib ticked off for making senators as ministers

Najib ticked off for making senators as ministers

Why not MPs, why not Dayak reps, asks Parti Rakyat Sarawak Youth wing.
Mahathir: Chaos if Sedition Act is abolished

Mahathir: Chaos if Sedition Act is abolished

'Extremists will even urge that the monarchy be disbanded.'
Ministry denies report on child kidnapped for organs

Ministry denies report on child kidnapped for organs

SENATE Wan Junaidi says the police had not received any report on such a case.
'Muhyiddin should resign, not Redzuan or Saifuddin'

'Muhyiddin should resign, not Redzuan or Saifuddin'

UPDATED 3.56PM What has the education minister to show besides interfering, asks Kit Siang.
CM still in the dark on Penang Port privatisation

CM still in the dark on Penang Port privatisation

Lim is vexed that despite queries, only piecemeal replies given.
IGP gets stay in Izwan vs Deepa custody battle

IGP gets stay in Izwan vs Deepa custody battle

UPDATED 2.40PM The earlier syariah court order is now put on hold.
Bishop lauds Abim's rebuke of Zahid

Bishop lauds Abim's rebuke of Zahid

Paul Tan hails Muslim NGO’s rap for home minister on cow head issue.
MCA slams Zahid's 'gall' over cow head attack

MCA slams Zahid's 'gall' over cow head attack

UPDATED 2.44PM He must act so as to redeem BN's image, says Ti Lian Ker.
Front-runner Jokowi battles puppet image

Front-runner Jokowi battles puppet image

It is an image Jokowi does little to dispel with his displays of deference to...
13 areas record moderate API at 3pm

13 areas record moderate API at 3pm

Seremban recorded the highest API reading of 80 followed by Cheras (78).
Abim: Stop divisive Islamic-secular state row

Abim: Stop divisive Islamic-secular state row

UPDATED 2.27PM Its chief blames 'masterminds' trying to cause animosity...
Umcedel chief asked to resign, Saifuddin quits

Umcedel chief asked to resign, Saifuddin quits

UPDATED 12.40PM Redzuan's research results often did not favour the BN.
'Allah' ruling not binding on others, court told

'Allah' ruling not binding on others, court told

UPDATED 12.41PM Ministry is challenged for confiscating Christian CDs.
The state of Najib's cabinet

The state of Najib's cabinet

MP SPEAKS A bloated cabinet will not solve the country’s real problems.
'Dayak voters want Chinese-based SUPP out'

'Dayak voters want Chinese-based SUPP out'

A Dayak-based party like Teras more meaningful than SUPP, says Opar rep.
Seven Klang, Shah Alam areas still having water cuts

Seven Klang, Shah Alam areas still having water cuts

Meanwhile, in KL only Taman Shamelin Perkasa is still facing disruptions.
Subsidies for the poor or for Umnoputras?

Subsidies for the poor or for Umnoputras?

COMMENT We need to cut back on all categories of gov’t expenditure.
Al-Qaeda offshoot ISIL declares Islamic 'caliphate'

Al-Qaeda offshoot ISIL declares Islamic 'caliphate'

Abu Bakr is caliph and all Shi'ite Muslims deemed heretics deserving death.
Two mothers with different needs

Two mothers with different needs

'Hope, patience and faith keep us going.'
Khalid, stop trading barbs, find water solution

Khalid, stop trading barbs, find water solution

FREE YOURSAY ' Give back our right to uninterrupted supply of water.'
Mahathir and Najib - of leaders and listeners

Mahathir and Najib - of leaders and listeners

COMMENT Each day Najib's in office, Mahathir's prowess is remembered more...
M’sian jihadists will soon bring the war home

M’sian jihadists will soon bring the war home

FREE YOURSAY ‘This trend will ultimately lead Malaysia down the path of Pakistan.'
Najib can’t afford to dither over extremists

Najib can’t afford to dither over extremists

FREE YOURSAY ‘It is high time for PM Najib Razak to show leadership.’
NGO ticks off Zahid for 'un-Islamic' remark

NGO ticks off Zahid for 'un-Islamic' remark

This follows Zahid's unsympathetic response to cow head attack against Rayer.
Algeria coach says Ramadan private affair

Algeria coach says Ramadan private affair

Vahid Halilhodzic says it is disrespectful to question if a player is fasting.
Costa Rica wins shootout to reach quarter-finals

Costa Rica wins shootout to reach quarter-finals

It beats Greece 5-3 on penalties after conceding a late equaliser.

Late Dutch double hands Mexico 2nd-round exit

Late Dutch double hands Mexico 2nd-round exit

Dutch substitute Huntelaar sets up one goal and converts a penalty.