Archive - 3 July 2014

MAS and Khazanah deny privatisation report

MAS and Khazanah deny privatisation report

They deny a report on the decision to privatise MAS for restructuring.
NZ columnist lauds Malaysia's decision

NZ columnist lauds Malaysia's decision

The decision to send back Rizalman, an attache, was made last night.
Cow head attack not Umno's work, says sec-gen

Cow head attack not Umno's work, says sec-gen

Party sec-gen Tengku Adnan is confident of this as Umno is 'not that evil'.
Nazir to step down as CIMB CEO

Nazir to step down as CIMB CEO

KINIBIZ He becomes chairperson of the CIMB Group board on Sept 1.
No damage to electrical cables at cave-in sites

No damage to electrical cables at cave-in sites

TNB says electricity supply in the incident area was not affected.
Aid in nation building, new KL archbishop tells media

Aid in nation building, new KL archbishop tells media

Julian Leow adds he's reserving his comments on the 'Allah' issue for later.
AirAsia says India venture to break-even in December

AirAsia says India venture to break-even in December

The budget carrier had said it would break even around October.
Sabah Pakatan seeks no confidence vote against CM

Sabah Pakatan seeks no confidence vote against CM

Sabah Pakatan wants this, in light of several kidnapping incidents in the state.
'Biggest joker' IGP lying, says whistleblower

'Biggest joker' IGP lying, says whistleblower

R Sri Sanjeevan claims that the police chief is the one who refuses to meet him.
Homeless aren't animals, fume soup kitchens

Homeless aren't animals, fume soup kitchens

Homelessness and soup kitchens are not the reason for the rubbish problem.
China restricts Ramadan fasting in Xinjiang

China restricts Ramadan fasting in Xinjiang

Some experts say it was a routine practice in the region to circulate such notices.
Nurul vs Utusan defamation suit to go for trial

Nurul vs Utusan defamation suit to go for trial

The mediation proceedings were attended by Nurul Izzah and Aziz.
Varsity to try us in absentia, decry students

Varsity to try us in absentia, decry students

Umskal set the date without consulting students, but many are not in Sabah.
Court of Appeal fixes Oct 1 to hear SIB's appeal

Court of Appeal fixes Oct 1 to hear SIB's appeal

UPDATED 5.25PM This is on rejection of leave to review the home minister's decision.
Do we really need more Malaysians?

Do we really need more Malaysians?

It’s not the numbers that count, it’s the quality.
Vexed students to protest over Redzuan's resignation

Vexed students to protest over Redzuan's resignation

'Our voices must be heard. There must be resistance,' says a student leader.
'MCA's anti-hudud petition in Penang unbecoming'

'MCA's anti-hudud petition in Penang unbecoming'

PAS' Abdul Rahman Kasim says the signature-collecting effort is irrelevant.
Mah 'proud' to oversee Hindu board

Mah 'proud' to oversee Hindu board

UPDATED 4PM New minister says that shows Gerakan is truly a Malaysian party.
Sarawak DAP urges end to rice subsidy

Sarawak DAP urges end to rice subsidy

Scheme contributes to high corruption, all in the name of the people, says its chief.
Minister under fire for ban on soup kitchens

Minister under fire for ban on soup kitchens

UPDATED 4.05PM 'Tackle poverty first. Heartless,' tweets N Surendran.
IGP: Have we ever shielded errant cops?

IGP: Have we ever shielded errant cops?

UPDATED 3.35PM Khalid says R Sri Sanjeevan refuses to cooperate with police.
Extremism and religious travails tainting Ramadan

Extremism and religious travails tainting Ramadan

In this Muslim holy month of Ramadan, where the Islamic fasting tradition taught us the value of moderation, self-sacrifice and charity, the world is unfortunately experiencing the unfolding of extremism everywhere.
Gov't to probe collapsed Imbi tunnel contractor

Gov't to probe collapsed Imbi tunnel contractor

Ku Nan says it's to determine responsibility for the tunnel cave-in there.
Denying trafficking not good enough, gov't told

Denying trafficking not good enough, gov't told

UPDATED 1.57PM Senai rep slams gov't for sweeping human trafficking under...
Consider career options, miffed PM tells NZ officials

Consider career options, miffed PM tells NZ officials

Key raps officials who let M'sia believe it was fine for Rizalman to return home.
NGOs: Violation of academic freedom 'cancer'

NGOs: Violation of academic freedom 'cancer'

UPDATED 1.45PM They denounce 'forced' resignation of Umcedel chief.
Warning of stern action against GST price hikers

Warning of stern action against GST price hikers

This is because prices of certain items would not go up due to tax exemptions.
Ku Nan firm, summonses for beggars and donors

Ku Nan firm, summonses for beggars and donors

UPDATED 1PM He says DBKL will adopt the SOP of fining the road beggars.
Zam blasts 'Christian extremists-linked' daily

Zam blasts 'Christian extremists-linked' daily

UPDATED 1.10PM After the MCA, the ex-minister now targets The Star.
Utusan cites sodomy conviction to cut damages

Utusan cites sodomy conviction to cut damages

UPDATED 1.30PM Utusan tries to reduce quantum awarded for defamation.
Stop the inter-racial polemics

Stop the inter-racial polemics

The leadership of the New Generation Party (NewGen Party) would like to urge all parties to stop the inter-racial polemics for the sake of national unity and peace. As a party led by the young people of Malaysia, it is our duty to find a solution for this issue. I have been also asked personally on the party’s stand in regards to this issue.
Girl, two, confirmed with JE in Penang

Girl, two, confirmed with JE in Penang

According to specialists, the girl was getting better after treatment.
'PBB jittery as PRS, SUPP and SPDP join forces'

'PBB jittery as PRS, SUPP and SPDP join forces'

The party regards the ‘merger of minds’ as a challenge to its dominance.
No way to clean up without netting 'big fishes'

No way to clean up without netting 'big fishes'

MACC can drop hope to be in 'top 10 or 12' of Transparency International index.
'Mah to oversee Hindu board? What an insult!'

'Mah to oversee Hindu board? What an insult!'

UPDATED 4.28M Penang Hindu board asks if there isn't an Indian fit for the job.
Boosting transparency will address weak procedures

Boosting transparency will address weak procedures

COMMENT Our country has been inundated with wastage for too long.
Senator and activist send 'eviction' notice to Lynas

Senator and activist send 'eviction' notice to Lynas

UPDATED 4.10PM Natalie Lowrey and Senator Lee Rhiannon help send notice.
A republic taking root? Perhaps FLOM to blame

A republic taking root? Perhaps FLOM to blame

FREE YOURSAY ‘The real treachery is when Umno tries to use the rulers as tools.’
Gov't slams Anwar over NZ cover-up claims

Gov't slams Anwar over NZ cover-up claims

UPDATED 10.29AM Gov't 'spokesperson' denies cover-up in sex assault scandal.
EC chief flayed for trashing 'one person, one vote'

EC chief flayed for trashing 'one person, one vote'

Bersih says Aziz is unfit for duty as this is bedrock of electoral democracy.
With friends like Zam, MCA doesn't need enemies

With friends like Zam, MCA doesn't need enemies

FREE YOURSAY ‘MCA better be careful or their ministerships can be withdrawn.’
World Cup teams catch breath on rare day off

World Cup teams catch breath on rare day off

The World Cup took a rare time-out before the quarter-finals kick off tomorrow.
Goodness gracious, and he was chief justice?

Goodness gracious, and he was chief justice?

FREE YOURSAY ‘To put it in a nutshell, Abdul Hamid believes in Ketuanan Melayu.’
Nancy: Harmony Bill won't be tabled soon

Nancy: Harmony Bill won't be tabled soon

It will go through consultation with AG and cabinet first, says minister.
Finally, Putrajaya did the right thing

Finally, Putrajaya did the right thing

FREE YOURSAY 'They did try to cover it up but at least, they are now doing it right.'