Archive - 1 July 2014

Zahid guarantees new bills protect religion, race

Zahid guarantees new bills protect religion, race

He says this to placate anxieties over the repeal of the Sedition Act.
If Khalid has to resign, then what about Anwar?

If Khalid has to resign, then what about Anwar?

Faekah Husin slams the PKR Youth chief for saying Khalid should go.
Hisham has 'no problems' with extradition but...

Hisham has 'no problems' with extradition but...

UPDATED 9.44PM He needs to talk to Anifah first. Vows 'justice will prevail'.
Genting Malaysia bids to operate casino in New York

Genting Malaysia bids to operate casino in New York

Malaysia’s sole casino operator has focused its international expansion on the United States.
Zam: MCA 'pergi mampus' and take DAP along

Zam: MCA 'pergi mampus' and take DAP along

The former info minister is furious with MCA for attacking Zahid Hamidi.
'Cops shut out pregnant woman fleeing violence'

'Cops shut out pregnant woman fleeing violence'

UPDATED 7.56PM 'The police shut the gate and shoved us out,' Suhakam told.
'Penang usage down, so give us Perak water deal'

'Penang usage down, so give us Perak water deal'

Penang is annoyed that the federal government wants them to seek Perak nod.
Stop using MB as scapegoat, MCA tells DAP

Stop using MB as scapegoat, MCA tells DAP

Selangor MCA says DAP does this so it can wash its hands off the water crisis.
2014-07-01

2014-07-01

With new 'caliph', Najib must recant ISIL praise

With new 'caliph', Najib must recant ISIL praise

Or else, Najib will be condoning M'sians joining ISIL or be an ISIL ally.
Zaid: Ex-CJ wants an Islamic state

Zaid: Ex-CJ wants an Islamic state

'So why was Abdul Hamid offered the position in NUCC in the first place?'
Wellington reveals KL wanted charges dropped

Wellington reveals KL wanted charges dropped

UPDATED 9.49PM NZ later plays down the tiff, claiming misunderstanding.
Umcedel findings 'no big deal', says KJ

Umcedel findings 'no big deal', says KJ

UPDATED 4.49PM 'Putrajaya wasn't offended,' claims minister Khairy.
Kg Chubadak residents lose battle against eviction

Kg Chubadak residents lose battle against eviction

Court rules they have no right to land claimed by DBKL and developer.
No new JE case detected, says Penang Health director

No new JE case detected, says Penang Health director

Penang Health director Dr Lailanor Ibrahim urges the public not to worry.
MP: Redzuan's removal from Umcedel a step back

MP: Redzuan's removal from Umcedel a step back

Mujahid Yusof Rawa urges the Malaysian Professors Council to investigate.
Minister: No sweeping 'sex case' under carpet

Minister: No sweeping 'sex case' under carpet

Anifah vows there will be no cover-up in the case involving a Malaysian diplomat.
Umno man warns of racial tiffs if no sedition law

Umno man warns of racial tiffs if no sedition law

He says the opposition will become bolder in instigating the people.
AirAsia and Rakuten team up for Japan budget airline

AirAsia and Rakuten team up for Japan budget airline

AirAsia Japan will start flying in about a year with a fleet of five aircraft.
VC: Redzuan's removal transparent, democratic

VC: Redzuan's removal transparent, democratic

He says this was due to Redzuan's impending retirement, not outside pressure.
Speculation MH370’s electric systems tampered

Speculation MH370’s electric systems tampered

MH370 Experts say 'handshake' with a communications satellite points to this.
Quit as MB, PKR Youth chief tells Khalid

Quit as MB, PKR Youth chief tells Khalid

Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin continues his tirade against Khalid Ibrahim.
So, subsidies are for cronies of political elites?

So, subsidies are for cronies of political elites?

COMMENT In this final part, the writer looks at subsidies that are beneath the radar.
'NZ offered alternative to bring diplomat home'

'NZ offered alternative to bring diplomat home'

UPDATED 2PM Anifah says this on M'sian suspected of sexual offence there.
'My issue is Umcedel, not dean post'

'My issue is Umcedel, not dean post'

The real issue, says Redzuan, is pressures he faced in heading the survey centre.
Malacca continues to record moderate API as at noon

Malacca continues to record moderate API as at noon

According to the Dept of Environment website, the city recorded an API of 51.
Former Indonesian top judge sentenced to life for graft

Former Indonesian top judge sentenced to life for graft

Akil Mochtar guilty of taking up to 57 billion rupiah (US$4.8 million) in bribes.
Singapore to raise entry fees to foreign-registered cars

Singapore to raise entry fees to foreign-registered cars

VEP fee for foreign-registered motorcycles will remain the same at S$4 per day.
Missed opportunity to defend religious freedom

Missed opportunity to defend religious freedom

COMMENT The position taken by all seven judges should raise alarm bells.
NZ media names 'sex offence' M'sian diplomat

NZ media names 'sex offence' M'sian diplomat

UPDATED 11.55AM Muhammad Rizalman was attached to the high commission.
Dayak in uphill battle against NCR land takeover

Dayak in uphill battle against NCR land takeover

A crony firm took their 280 acres and even their state rep – the CM – refused to help.
'To helm unity panel will make me Malay traitor'

'To helm unity panel will make me Malay traitor'

Ex-CJ Abdul Hamid Mohamad reveals why he turned down offer to head NUCC.
NZ warns ties may sour if diplomat escapes action

NZ warns ties may sour if diplomat escapes action

The foreign minister warns that ties between M'sia and NZ can be affected.
Idris Jala, what growth without civilian rule now?

Idris Jala, what growth without civilian rule now?

COMMENT Successful economic growth plans require rule of law.
Idiocratic judges?

Idiocratic judges?

Learning to forgive is considered divine.
Unscheduled water cuts to continue in Hulu Langat

Unscheduled water cuts to continue in Hulu Langat

Syabas says the the supply of treated water could not meet the demand.
How Sabah was colonised via ethnic engineering

How Sabah was colonised via ethnic engineering

COMMENT Sabah’s demographics have been subverted for political gain.
Dr M, it's selective policing that leads to chaos

Dr M, it's selective policing that leads to chaos

FREE YOURSAY ‘Sedition Act’s glaring contribution is to quell the people’s voice.’
JE patient's mother hopeful of son's recovery

JE patient's mother hopeful of son's recovery

Muhammad Ammar became ill upon returning from a school camp.
Pre-Redzuan, a long list of interference

Pre-Redzuan, a long list of interference

COMMENT When I was in trouble, Saifuddin was the one who stuck up for me.
Non-Umno ministers 'neither dead or alive'

Non-Umno ministers 'neither dead or alive'

FREE YOURSAY ‘They claim they’re minted in different mould - let's see if they make...’
'Soon criminals may lay claim to the gov't'

'Soon criminals may lay claim to the gov't'

FREE YOURSAY 'Zahid's job as HM is to make Malaysians not just safe, but feel safe.'
Regardless of stay, IGP still in contempt

Regardless of stay, IGP still in contempt

FREE YOURSAY 'The two children are with Izwan now. Why the need for a stay order?'
Suarez issues apology to Chiellini for bite

Suarez issues apology to Chiellini for bite

‘For this: I deeply regret what happened,’ he says in a tweet.
Germany beats brave Algeria 2-1 in extra time

Germany beats brave Algeria 2-1 in extra time

Germany were pushed all the way by an inspired Algeria yesterday.
France strikes late to see off Nigeria in rough match

France strikes late to see off Nigeria in rough match

France coach Didier Deschamps admits it had been a tough afternoon.