Archive - 8 July 2014

M'sians can visit Kazakhstan visa-free

From July 15, 2014 to July 15, 2015, Malaysians can enter for 15 days visa-free.

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Samy: We're now civilised and we don't riot

Ex-MIC chief says he does not think that racial riots can recur in Malaysia.

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Azmin denies 'no confidence' vote on MB

UPDATED 8.22PM He denies that S'gor backbenchers agree to vote Khalid out.

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Ambiga: Don't blame the passengers, captain

The DPM cannot blame the people for steering the nation along this course.

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Leash Ramasamy to avoid May 13, DAP told

Penang DCM II is under fire from BN for saying he's not afraid of such threats.

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Sarawak should halt dam building and review Score

We, the undersigned NGOs, condemn the statement made by Sarawak’s Chief Minister Adenan Satem on July 2, 2014 (Source: The Malaysian Insider ) that he will push ahead with Sarawak's dam building plans despite growing opposition.

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Activists charged, but their attackers roam free

NGOs query inaction on attackers of anti-Lynas activists, in front of police.

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After Umno olive branch comes red paint attack

UPDATED 6.23PM DAP MP Liew Chin Tong's aide finds his car splashed with paint.

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Here’s why I’m writing to Chua Tee Yong

With regard to MCA Youth vice-chairperson Tan Kok Eng’s statement in page 10 of The Star dated July 8, 2014 over the dodgy multi-level marketing scheme promoted by the controversial Chinese national Zhang Jian, I have, as a matter of fact, written to three authorities last month, namely the police, Bank Negara and the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry.

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Why interest rates should not be raised, yet

KINIBIZ Bank Negara must set the rate according to the evidence.

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Zul Noordin: Haul up the extremists

The ex-MP wants the authorities to be firm with bigots who threaten security.

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Train derails in Pahang, services disrupted

The coach which derailed was cut off to enable the train to continue its journey.

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Ops Qaseh round-up of homeless must end

Since its inception, the Destitute Persons Act (DPA) 1977 has given the government the power to take into custody and detain persons deemed to be homeless or destitute for up to three years. This detention of the homeless has been going on for decades, and such exercises are regularly carried out in major cities throughout Malaysia.

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Dr M warns JB could slip from Malay hands

In a blog posting, the former PM says 'Johor Baru Baru' can outdo New York.

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Lynas 15 charged, court issues gag order

UPDATED 5.11PM Bail granted but they are not to discuss case on social media.

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Study begs to differ on Ku Nan's beggar claim

UPDATED 4.45PM Dapur Jalanan says study shows 99.3pct of them are M’sians.

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Moderate air quality in six places as at noon

Among them are Bakar Arang, Sungai Petani; SK Pegoh, Ipoh and Port Dickson.

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Mustapa: Gov’t still studying plan to abolish APs

In the last three years, the gov't has collected about RM1bil from the issuance of APs.

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What's the big picture for Nazir?

KINIBIZ Is this the start of better things for the prime minister’s brother?

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CyberSecurity M’sia warns against World Cup malware

The malware was usually found in third-party apps installed on smartphones.

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Remand extended for suspects in Customs man’s murder

Shaharuddin was gunned down in April last year while on the way to his office.

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'Sensitive content' delays The Economist again

Subscribers are told this via email. This month's edition is on the Arab world.

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Shocking Gerakan, MCA whitewash May 13 threat

MP SPEAKS DPM's warning can't be callously dismissed as mere reminder.

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Zahid: Insiders who leaked security info identified

The minister says this in relation to the kidnapping cases in eastern Sabah.

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DAP: We'll work with BN to prevent another May 13

UPDATED 4.50PM 'Only if BN proves claims non-Muslims are out to undermine nation.'

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KJ takes a dig at Pakatan over MB crisis

'Terengganu crisis: diffused in a week. Selangor MB: one year and counting'.

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Soup kitchen NGOs have always been the heroes

I am not a veteran volunteer, but I have had a fair share of experience volunteering at various soup kitchens across Kuala Lumpur since I was 16. This is my humble opinion and is not linked to any organisations that I have volunteered with.

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New Thai submarine centre opens, despite lack of subs

The navy has been petitioning the government to purchase the vessels.

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Jokowi regains momentum on eve of polls

He polled 51pct compared to 43.4pct for his rival, former general Prabowo.

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MAS introduces mandatory self check-in

All economy class passengers are required to do so from July 15.

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Ban on soup kitchens only after Hari Raya

UPDATED 6.58PM Until then, the ministry says, the kitchens can carry on.

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Johor urged to eventually hold local elections

Johor DAP welcomes the decision of the Johor state government to increase the allowance of local council members and hopes that the BN-led government can eventually hold local elections.

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Spad to issue temporary bus permits for Hari Raya

Spad expects a total of 1.4 million bus tickets to be sold for Aidilfitri.

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'Sarawak CM's silence on Murum dam worrying'

S'wak PKR says potential for catastrophe is real due to cracks in dam.

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Sarawak DAP presents 'clean up gov't' proposals

It proposes a 10-point policy reform plan it believes will help the CM to transform.

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Prosecution in quandary over landmark decision

UPDATED 1.35PM The AG's Chambers requests more time to study the matter.

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Defusing hostilities through reasonable talks

COMMENT Alternative views can be expressed within a democratic society.

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'Eateries cannot sell food to Muslims before 3pm'

UPDATED 1.54PM This was made clear by Minister Jamil Khir Baharom today.

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Selangor businessmen turning to Azmin, says NST

UPDATED 1.45PM They think they can do better with the PKR No 2.

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No action against homeless, Penang orders

Soup kitchens in state to get RM20,000 from chief minister’s fund, Lim announces.

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My questions about Kidex

Development must be needs-based.

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Isma chief: Nation heading towards racial conflict

Abdullah Zaik defends Muhyiddin, saying there is evidence to back the claim.

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Surendran: May 13 analogy dubious and risky

He says the conventional narrative about it is being challenged.

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'Let due process take place in Rizalman case'

Military attache 'is innocent until proven otherwise', says Malaysian gov't.

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Mkini barred from PM's office twice in two weeks

The ban on Malay siakini is effective today, says the officer-in-charge.

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Sept 3 hearing for judge recusal in Najib vs Mkini

UPDATED 11.30AM Mkini wants Judicial Commissioner Kamaluddin recused.

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Utusan, how about a respite on hate articles?

FREE YOURSAY ‘There are no enemies waiting to pounce on Muslims or Malays.’

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Why penalise Muslim restaurant owners?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Jamil Khir is a joke and really no one should take him seriously.’

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KL 'more like Mecca' with anti-beggar move

Syed Ali says Ku Nan is shouldering the weight of the homeless.

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Down and out in holy month of Ramadan

FREE YOURSAY ‘The solution is not to chase them out or ban the soup kitchens.’

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Ex-mufti: Not wrong for Muslims to sell food earlier

Mohd Asri says non-Muslims, the sick and children need not fast.

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Mah, ask DPM who May 13 'reminder' is for

FREE YOURSAY ‘When does a reminder stop being one and start being a threat?’

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'Not May 13 looming, but class war among Malays'

Forget race riots, an analyst warns of a clash between the haves and have nots.

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Brazil awaits Germany clash without captain

The hosts are already missing their most talented player, Neymar.

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