Archive - 4 July 2014

Police arrest four suspected Sri Lankan Tamil Tigers

Police arrest four suspected Sri Lankan Tamil Tigers

The IGP says the four were arrested in raids in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Fixing 1Malaysia

Fixing 1Malaysia

Making itself globally famous by hook or by crook.
Anwar denies meeting PAS to replace MB with Azizah

Anwar denies meeting PAS to replace MB with Azizah

The issue of a leadership change has not come up ‘yet’, says the PKR leader.
Third case of JE reported in Penang

Third case of JE reported in Penang

State gov’t grapples with the lack of information from Health Ministry.
No immunity

No immunity

I have titled my letter ‘No immunity’ for good reasons, and none has to do with the case of Warrant Officer Muhammad Rizalman Ismail, our Malaysian diplomat in Wellington accused of alleged sexual assault of a 21-year old New Zealand woman and burglary.
Lawyers: Diplomat can't be tried in Malaysian court

Lawyers: Diplomat can't be tried in Malaysian court

The offences committed by the officer do not apply in this case.
Report: Serious defects in RM4bil Murum Dam

Report: Serious defects in RM4bil Murum Dam

Its massive turbines in poor shape, says finding leaked to Sarawak Report.
'Najib, consult Perkasa backers on harmony bills'

'Najib, consult Perkasa backers on harmony bills'

Among those suggested are Dr Mahathir and ex-CJ Abdul Hamid.
Soup kitchen launched by Rosmah bows to ban

Soup kitchen launched by Rosmah bows to ban

Kechara will no longer distribute food at its centre in Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur.
Rare earths industry teeters as Lynas heads to full ramp-up

Rare earths industry teeters as Lynas heads to full ramp-up

Lynas now expects to reach its initial output rate target by December.
Two UM students crop hair for academic freedom

Two UM students crop hair for academic freedom

They do so to protest unnecessary interventions and in support of ex-dean.
Bukit Bintang MP should aid in registering homeless

Bukit Bintang MP should aid in registering homeless

While creating a caring society is encouraged, it is more productive to help vagrants to be self-reliant, thereby making good and productive charitable acts.
1MDB seeks more than US$3bil from energy assets IPO

1MDB seeks more than US$3bil from energy assets IPO

This is set to be one of the nation’s largest initial public offerings.
Cabotage must be ended, insists Sabah DAP

Cabotage must be ended, insists Sabah DAP

Sabah DAP refutes the statement yesterday by Sabah Bumiputera Chamber of Commerce (SBCC) honorary treasurer Roselan Johar Mohamed and insists that the cabotage policy must be abolished.
Will Brazil suffer Najib's 'curse'?

Will Brazil suffer Najib's 'curse'?

COMMENT It seems that our PM can never stop scoring own goals.
Image rests on how we treat the marginalised

Image rests on how we treat the marginalised

Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) is disgusted at the mentality of the Federal Territories Minister, Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, who decided to forcefully evict soup kitchens in KL that have been feeding the poor and homeless all these years.
Nandos pecks into homeless fiasco

Nandos pecks into homeless fiasco

It puts up a Facebook posting, saying heartlessness should move out of the city.
In screw-up, house-shifters held for 'khalwat'

In screw-up, house-shifters held for 'khalwat'

UPDATED 6.45PM Victims want Jais to apologise and cops to take action. [VIDEO]
Homeless hunger for freedom, says Guan Eng

Homeless hunger for freedom, says Guan Eng

'They are willing to beg so they can be free. This is something we have to respect'.
Malaysia to send Rizalman back to NZ 'soon'

Malaysia to send Rizalman back to NZ 'soon'

The accused has asked for a delay in his extradition until the end of Ramadan.
'Why ban, if soup kitchens can be tourist attraction'

'Why ban, if soup kitchens can be tourist attraction'

UPDATED 2.53PM Ku Nan should ban crime and dirty toilets instead, says PAS.
Feeding the homeless an issue to the gov’t?

Feeding the homeless an issue to the gov’t?

Federal Territories Minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor has asked Pertiwi Soup Kitchen to move its operations out of the city centre as a measure to clean up vagrants and beggars from the city. He also mentioned providing food to the homeless affects the image of Kuala Lumpur especially in the areas of hygiene.
Penang gives half-month's pay or RM600 Raya bonus

Penang gives half-month's pay or RM600 Raya bonus

UPDATED 3.15PM CM Lim Guan Eng says the money will be paid before Hari Raya.
Malaysia committed on TPPA with US, says PM

Malaysia committed on TPPA with US, says PM

UPDATED 1.30PM But he stresses Malaysia will ensure its terms are met.
Isma raps Mujahid of PAS for dismissing ex-CJ

Isma raps Mujahid of PAS for dismissing ex-CJ

Sack the MP from NUCC, for he does not understand harmony bills, it tells gov’t.
Gov't siding with bigots on 'Allah' ban, says Anwar

Gov't siding with bigots on 'Allah' ban, says Anwar

'What is happening now is a divide, there is a growing tension,' he says.
Thanks for linking us to Anwar, Abim tells Isma

Thanks for linking us to Anwar, Abim tells Isma

Its chief Amidi Abdul Manan says Anwar ‘is a great Muslim leader’.
You aren’t ridding poverty, you’re killing the soul

You aren’t ridding poverty, you’re killing the soul

First the rhetoric. Then come the warnings. And when the social media goes berserk about how stupid and heartless some words and actions have been, they will come up with denials or claim being taken out of context by the media. Yes, this is the vicious cycle that our powers-that-be indulge in, whoever is the ruling party. We have seen Putrajaya, Selangor and Penang indulging in this.
Dr M says Islam emphasises justice

Dr M says Islam emphasises justice

Hence, applying hudud to Muslims and not to non-Muslims is injustice, he explains.
Seven areas record moderate haze as at 10am

Seven areas record moderate haze as at 10am

However, the situation remains unchanged in five other areas.
‘Probe upsurge of fast-track driving licence, citizenship’

‘Probe upsurge of fast-track driving licence, citizenship’

An MACC panel wants the commission to investigate the matter.
Rocker Awie claims trial to hurting wife charge

Rocker Awie claims trial to hurting wife charge

He pleads not guilty to hurting his wife last month, at the Ampang Sessions Court.
China's envoy denies fasting ban in Xinjiang

China's envoy denies fasting ban in Xinjiang

UPDATED 2.58PM 'As far as I know, there is no such directive,' says Huang Hui Kang.
You need to do more than 'clean up' KL, Ku Nan

You need to do more than 'clean up' KL, Ku Nan

Federal Territories Minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, we want to meet with you. We want to meet the very team that has begun the operation last night at Central Market and Bukit Bintang.
Homelessness is not a crime

Homelessness is not a crime

COMMENT A clampdown on the homeless will not solve the problem.
Kelantan syariah judge to head hudud task force

Kelantan syariah judge to head hudud task force

Daud Mohamad will lead a 12-man team of experts to meet federal gov’t.
Ministry: We're providing a solution, not being cruel

Ministry: We're providing a solution, not being cruel

UPDATED 1.20PM The FT Ministry also denies putting a stop to good work by NGOs.
'Police treated me with respect during detention'

'Police treated me with respect during detention'

INTERVIEW No intimidation at all says Kiwi anti-Lynas protester Lowrey.
'Don't be Scrooge of Ramadan, Ku Nan'

'Don't be Scrooge of Ramadan, Ku Nan'

UPDATED 12.18PM Lip Eng calls on Ku Nan to 'repent' for waging war on the poor.
Gerakan raps 'un-Malaysian' Ramasamy

Gerakan raps 'un-Malaysian' Ramasamy

It blasts the DCM for criticising Mah's appointment to overlook Hindu board.
Let fracas probe run its course, says Wong Tack

Let fracas probe run its course, says Wong Tack

The Himpunan Hijau chairperson says he was with the OCPD at the time.
State Malaysia Islamic or secular, Isma dares Abim

State Malaysia Islamic or secular, Isma dares Abim

Abim had urged this issue not be played up as it could lead to tension.
Ku Nan, how did foreign beggars get here?

Ku Nan, how did foreign beggars get here?

FREE YOURSAY 'If they are foreigners, then what has Immigration been doing?'
'Lazy? Soup kitchens help get jobs for homeless'

'Lazy? Soup kitchens help get jobs for homeless'

Kechara Soup Kitchen Society says free food is a means of reaching out to them.
No immunity for sex case, whatever his nationality

No immunity for sex case, whatever his nationality

FREE YOURSAY ‘It doesn’t matter he works in CIA, KGB or M'sian army.’
Overpass collapses as Brazil braces for quarters

Overpass collapses as Brazil braces for quarters

Nineteen people were also hurt in the accident near the Mineirao Stadium.
All 181 samples from Penang pig farms test JE negative

All 181 samples from Penang pig farms test JE negative

This was done after a Year Six pupil in Penang was confirmed to have JE.
Attempted cover-up and almost got away with it

Attempted cover-up and almost got away with it

FREE YOURSAY ‘We need a free media and a Freedom of Information Act.’
Minister: Not arresting, but saving vagrants

Minister: Not arresting, but saving vagrants

Rohani Abdul Karim says once brought in, social workers will counsel the homeless.
Zam takes the baton, his turn to bash Christians

Zam takes the baton, his turn to bash Christians

FREE YOURSAY ‘When one is knocked out due to 'overexposure', another takes his...’
Open your mansion to the poor, Ku Nan told

Open your mansion to the poor, Ku Nan told

In a sarcastic swipe, an MP tells the minister he can solve the homeless problem.