Archive - 9 July 2014

Anwar: Selangor hasn't failed, but plagued with issues

Anwar: Selangor hasn't failed, but plagued with issues

'Kidex, the Bibles and water are among issues that worry the people.'
Ambiga grills Pakatan over child conversions

Ambiga grills Pakatan over child conversions

UPDATED 9.53PM 'Why isn't Pakatan pushing for amendment to law?'
Ex-CID chief lodges report against DCM II over 'sedition'

Ex-CID chief lodges report against DCM II over 'sedition'

The ex-CID chief wants Ramasamy probed for his reply on DPM's May 13 remark. 
On the 3rd anniversary of the Bersih 2 rally

On the 3rd anniversary of the Bersih 2 rally

Before Bersih 4, we need to strengthen grassroots awareness so that our demands.
Challenge Najib for top post, Muhyiddin told

Challenge Najib for top post, Muhyiddin told

Zaid says this is better than raising issues like May 13 to drive the point home.
2014-07-09

2014-07-09

Selangor Pakatan unaware dengue on the rise

Selangor Pakatan unaware dengue on the rise

Whilst the Selangor Pakatan state government is too preoccupied with internal intrigues over whether the ouster of Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim is in the works, its elected and appointed office-bearers have clearly ignored daily livelihood issues in the state resulting with health problems worsening, in particular, the menace of dengue where Selangor is the prime hotspot.
'Hitler' Bung continues to shoot himself in foot

'Hitler' Bung continues to shoot himself in foot

The Umno MP also tweets an image of a bra and the alphabets 'ZIL' to a journalist.
Alleged victim angry over 'diplomatic escape'

Alleged victim angry over 'diplomatic escape'

'I feel the authorities didn't pursue my complaint hard enough,' she says.
Dad in Swedish child-beating case released today

Dad in Swedish child-beating case released today

Azizul Raheem Awalludin is expected to return to Malaysia on July 15.
Anti-gambling ad backfires with Germany’s 7-1 victory

Anti-gambling ad backfires with Germany’s 7-1 victory

Internet wits have been quick to point out that it could have the opposite effect.
'That Bung-le could land him in German jail'

'That Bung-le could land him in German jail'

UPDATED 5.11PM Lim Guan Eng bombards the BN MP on his insulting Hitler tweet.
Gov't abdicating its duties, says Indira's lawyer

Gov't abdicating its duties, says Indira's lawyer

This comes with AG, IGP intervening in her interfaith custody case, says M Kulasegaran.
MCA: Stop being in denial over Umcedel findings

MCA: Stop being in denial over Umcedel findings

MCA Youth says rejecting academic findings is just an act of delusion. 
Johor wants own environment law by 2015

Johor wants own environment law by 2015

It wants the power to decide if a project can proceed, rather than federal gov’t.
Indira's ex-husband longs to see elder kids

Indira's ex-husband longs to see elder kids

UPDATED 4.43PM Ridhuan seeks funds for a court appeal to get them back.
Ridhuan Tee: MCA chaps ruined Gerakan

Ridhuan Tee: MCA chaps ruined Gerakan

He explains that not all Chinese are bad and ultra-kiasu is colour-blind.
Perkasa threatens to torch Ramasamy effigy

Perkasa threatens to torch Ramasamy effigy

UPDATED 3.45PM If he doesn't attend a dialogue, his effigy will be burnt.
Ministry has no hand in The Economist delay

Ministry has no hand in The Economist delay

It could be publisher's own initiative, the Home Ministry officer-in-charge says.
Rizalman's alleged victim goes public

Rizalman's alleged victim goes public

The woman has asked the court to allow her name to be made public.
Labong Dam to be used to solve Mersing water woes

Labong Dam to be used to solve Mersing water woes

Currently water was being supplied to consumers by tanker lorries.
Go back to school, Umno leader tells DAP

Go back to school, Umno leader tells DAP

Puad Zarkashi also claims that DAP cannot exist without racial issues.
Azmin looks set to retain PKR No 2 post

Azmin looks set to retain PKR No 2 post

UPDATED 3.01PM However, Rafizi Ramli trails fifth in the vice-president race.
Najib: Brazil's defeat shows leadership is key

Najib: Brazil's defeat shows leadership is key

UPDATED 5.30PM The prime minister analyses the cause for Brazil's defeat.
Tioman trader to hang for French tourist’s murder

Tioman trader to hang for French tourist’s murder

Judge Mariana says Asni’s excuses and explanations during the trial were mere denials.
PKR MP in hot water for disclosing wrangling

PKR MP in hot water for disclosing wrangling

Show-cause letter for Abdullah Sani for revealing moves to oust Khalid.
Umno Youth chief held over 'flying watermelons'

Umno Youth chief held over 'flying watermelons'

Syed Atif Abu Bakar blames Kangar council for the fracas, but it points back at him.
Moderate air quality in 12 areas as at 8am

Moderate air quality in 12 areas as at 8am

These include Shah Alam (69), Kuala Selangor (67), Banting (68) and Port Klang (76).
US women targeted as M’sia becomes Net scam haven

US women targeted as M’sia becomes Net scam haven

The US embassy estimates that US victims are losing several million dollars a year.
Both candidates in Indonesia election claim victory

Both candidates in Indonesia election claim victory

The quick counts are conducted by private agencies which collate vote tallies.
Malays have 'cari makan' rights over swamp land

Malays have 'cari makan' rights over swamp land

The Malays of Sarawak can forage their food there, rules the Court of Appeal.
PKR: CM misled by legal consultant on NCR land

PKR: CM misled by legal consultant on NCR land

Baru Bian says Adenan had relied on the submissions of JC Fong.
Be like Dr M and walk the streets, ministers told

Be like Dr M and walk the streets, ministers told

Commenting on soup kitchens, Kadir tells ministers to get out of their posh offices.
Ramasamy stands firm on his May 13 remark

Ramasamy stands firm on his May 13 remark

The deputy CM II says he is neither apologising nor clarifying about it.
Take steps to mend dented international image

Take steps to mend dented international image

Of late, Malaysia seems to be facing one adverse publicity-generating episode after another. The glare of the international spotlight had been turned on Malaysia ever since the uncanny and yet unresolved disappearance of the Malaysian Airlines MH370 jetliner.
Penang to form task force on custodial deaths

Penang to form task force on custodial deaths

After seven such cases since January, this will be the first such panel...
Are the harmony bills anti-Islam, pro-atheism?

Are the harmony bills anti-Islam, pro-atheism?

NUCC and coalition of Muslim NGOs MuslimUPRo butt heads on the matter
AG objects to Kassim's judicial review bid

AG objects to Kassim's judicial review bid

UPDATED 12.10PM Justice Zabariah will decide whether the court has jurisdiction.
Sitting out TPPA won't do Malaysia any favours

Sitting out TPPA won't do Malaysia any favours

COMMENT However, the gov’t must continue to address concerns.
Expect makcik and pakcik eateries to suffer most

Expect makcik and pakcik eateries to suffer most

FREE YOURSAY ‘Their income will be slashed during the puasa period with the ban.’
Stop deportation of arrested Sri Lankans

Stop deportation of arrested Sri Lankans

Suaram expresses grave concerns on another batch of Sri Lankans arrested for suspicion of having links with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The four were arrested by the Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division on July 4, 2014 at different locations in Serdang, Sentul, Sungai Besi and central Kuala Lumpur.
Sabah welcomes Esscom restructuring, says Musa

Sabah welcomes Esscom restructuring, says Musa

He says it reflects the gov't’s concern in strengthening the security command.
Rohani: Ops Qaseh has nothing to do with ISA

Rohani: Ops Qaseh has nothing to do with ISA

The minister says beggars and vagrants are instead 'saved from the streets'.
Umno man backs full tenure for MB Khalid

Umno man backs full tenure for MB Khalid

INTERVIEW It means ignoring the people’s choice, says Cheras Umno chief.
Was DPM's reminder targeted at Umno, too?

Was DPM's reminder targeted at Umno, too?

FREE YOURSAY 'Was his May 13 reminder also made to his own party members?'
When Umno & Co resorts to racism, DAP blamed

When Umno & Co resorts to racism, DAP blamed

FREE YOURSAY 'History shall judge that the Malay race is not parochial and racist'.
KJ too blind to see the elephant in the room

KJ too blind to see the elephant in the room

FREE YOURSAY ‘Clearly it was a thinly-veiled threat aimed squarely at non-Malays.’
Bung hails Hitler as Germany advances

Bung hails Hitler as Germany advances

UPDATED 1.51PM MP Bung's 'Long live Hitler' tweet draws much outrage.
Isma is truth-challenged and evidence-starved

Isma is truth-challenged and evidence-starved

FREE YOURSAY 'Zaik says there's evidence of anti-Muslim agenda yet can't show it.'
30sen for fishermen, but how much for gov't?

30sen for fishermen, but how much for gov't?

DAP says it is too little if state makes RM10-15 on a square feet of reclaimed land.
MB: Review of state GLCs not political purge

MB: Review of state GLCs not political purge

'We will only remove those who don't perform, not those who do.'
New bill has higher limit than Sedition Act

New bill has higher limit than Sedition Act

INTERVIEW Mujahid says the bill will protect freedom of expression.
For Brazil, a debacle even worse than in 1950

For Brazil, a debacle even worse than in 1950

This defeat may have been even more scarring, some fans say.
Germany shatters Brazil's World Cup dream

Germany shatters Brazil's World Cup dream

The 7-1 mauling is the most shocking result in the tournament's history.
‘Colonial’ rulers of the FTs?

‘Colonial’ rulers of the FTs?

Till he’s jobless, why care about the homeless?