Archive - 16 July 2014

PAS' policies breeds extremism, says MCA

PAS' policies breeds extremism, says MCA

PAS’ religious extremism to blame for growing number of extremists in Malaysia, MCA says.
Israel poised for Gaza incursions after truce collapses

Israel poised for Gaza incursions after truce collapses

Experts predict overland raids to destroy command bunkers and tunnels.
Despite pressure, minister defends KL incinerator

Despite pressure, minister defends KL incinerator

Rahman says it will be more cost effective if it's built near the source of the waste.
PM: Fees for foreign vehicles entering via Johor

PM: Fees for foreign vehicles entering via Johor

The enforcement date and rate will be decided soon, Najib announces.
Party will decide Khalid's fate, says Anwar

Party will decide Khalid's fate, says Anwar

UPDATED 9.25PM The S’gor MB wants to see out his term, but the party decides.
IGP: Kidnapped marine cop set to be freed before Raya

IGP: Kidnapped marine cop set to be freed before Raya

'For the sake of national security, it is better we do not discuss this openly,'
Menses aside, 'puppet' Azizah shouldn't be MB

Menses aside, 'puppet' Azizah shouldn't be MB

UPDATED 7.22PM MCA says it's not gender issue, rather Anwar would run show.
Don't make his head bigger, Zam warns sultan

Don't make his head bigger, Zam warns sultan

The ex-info minister says the ruler should not grant Khalid an audience.
Minister relights Anwar's 'support Israel' remark

Minister relights Anwar's 'support Israel' remark

Shabery revisits a 2012 interview and tells Pakatan to react to that first.
Curfew, designated sea routes imposed in Sabah

Curfew, designated sea routes imposed in Sabah

UPDATED 11.15PM An additional 680 police and military personnel are deployed.
DAP rep suspended for fake photo on Facebook

DAP rep suspended for fake photo on Facebook

Likas rep Junz Wong is suspended on motion moved in Sabah assembly.
'Heads must roll over Skip highway inclusion'

'Heads must roll over Skip highway inclusion'

UPDATED 6.13PM It's alleged there wasn't consultation on its inclusion in local plan.
Give M'sians more say in Forest City, urges DAP

Give M'sians more say in Forest City, urges DAP

Gov't must step in to safeguard people's interests in this mega-project, it says.
Road rage woman says sorry, seeks empathy

Road rage woman says sorry, seeks empathy

UPDATED 10.36PM Facebook apology by 'hackers' but she is still sorry.
Deplorable lives of those evicted for Sarawak dams

Deplorable lives of those evicted for Sarawak dams

Poor conditions of those moved out hardens the anti-dam fight.
Ambiga changes tune in 24 hours, raps Isma

Ambiga changes tune in 24 hours, raps Isma

Another Isma leader warns that the devil is at our doorstep in the form of liberalism.
Umno lawyer should withdraw sexist swipe

Umno lawyer should withdraw sexist swipe

He should also apologise for saying women are 'unsuitable' for post of S'gor MB.
Poll: 58pct Malays feel M'sia not ready for hudud

Poll: 58pct Malays feel M'sia not ready for hudud

UPDATED 5PM This is from a survey by independent pollster Merdeka Center.
Singapore bans Archie comic over depiction of gays

Singapore bans Archie comic over depiction of gays

Archie: The Married Life Volume Three features a gay character who gets married.
Increase global pressure to stop genocide in Gaza

Increase global pressure to stop genocide in Gaza

The Perdana Global Peace Foundation (PGPF) strongly condemns the current cruelty of the Zionist regime against the Palestinians in Gaza which began on July 9 and had so far resulted in 192 Palestinians killed and over 1,410 injured, over 22,240 attacks and 585 houses as well as eight mosques destroyed.
Stop Israeli war crimes in Gaza

Stop Israeli war crimes in Gaza

In the past week, Israeli military forces have escalated their offensive on the Gaza Strip. Israeli warplanes have increasingly targeted houses, civilian-populated areas and civilian facilities in the Gaza strip. Israeli warplanes have destroyed a number of houses while their residents were inside, without any prior warnings, killing and wounding many Palestinian civilians.
New trust in memory of TBH to help victims

New trust in memory of TBH to help victims

Fund set up to help victims of political persecution, torture, custodial deaths...
'No idea about yellow powder on Sugumar'

'No idea about yellow powder on Sugumar'

UPDATED 5.10PM Custodial death victim was handcuffed twice, Coroner’s Court told.
Khalid remains adamant, dodges queries on Azizah

Khalid remains adamant, dodges queries on Azizah

UPDATED 5PM Despite mounting pressure, he wants to stay on as MB until next GE.
'UiTM will pay double for campus maintenance'

'UiTM will pay double for campus maintenance'

This will be to those building its six campuses, says Pandan MP.
Harmony bills just NUCC 'proposal', says gov't

Harmony bills just NUCC 'proposal', says gov't

UPDATED 3.07PM Each suggestion will be forwarded to the AG's Chambers.
PKR man ordered to testify in suit against Hadi

PKR man ordered to testify in suit against Hadi

Mohd Shamsul alleged that Abdul Hadi’s speech during a ceramah had affected his dignity.
Shah Alam MP shocked to be called 'insolent'

Shah Alam MP shocked to be called 'insolent'

The Shah Alam MP says he was merely out to defend the royal institution.
No proof, Sanjeevan out to smear cops, says IGP

No proof, Sanjeevan out to smear cops, says IGP

UPDATED 2.55PM 'He alleges misconduct but without furnishng evidence.'
'Letter proves minister's hand in Deepak's loan'

'Letter proves minister's hand in Deepak's loan'

UPDATED 1.40PM Rafizi claims to have 13 letters and internal memos on the loan.
Police probing woman in road rage video

Police probing woman in road rage video

UPDATED 3.47PM She hits his car with a steering-wheel lock, but he forgives her.
Saiful Bukhari now a proud dad

Saiful Bukhari now a proud dad

His wife Nik Suryani delivered the boy weighing 3.02kg yesterday.
Society beginning to forget Teoh, says sister

Society beginning to forget Teoh, says sister

INTERVIEW It’s been five years since he was found dead, after being grilled by MACC.
Don't join Umno, learn to play golf, Zaid tells MB

Don't join Umno, learn to play golf, Zaid tells MB

'It's tempting to join the enemy when your own party mistreats or betrays you'.
'Pakatan will say sorry to sultan on MP's behalf'

'Pakatan will say sorry to sultan on MP's behalf'

UPDATED 10.17PM Khalid Samad urged S'gor gov't to remove Mais' powers.
'Invited tender' process to enrich cronies, says DAP

'Invited tender' process to enrich cronies, says DAP

This ‘secret’ conversion concerns two roads between Kapit and Kanowit.
MB Khalid's principles - real work vs fireworks

MB Khalid's principles - real work vs fireworks

COMMENT This is in stark contrast to the styles of career politicians.
Chinese firm sues over Customs scanners in Johor

Chinese firm sues over Customs scanners in Johor

Among those named in the suit is a former aide of Najib Abdul Razak.
Do all Malays want hudud, ask DAP newcomers

Do all Malays want hudud, ask DAP newcomers

Mohd Hariszuan Jaharudin says even Umno is not serious about implementing it.
'Smokers of Jewish-made ciggies aiding Israel'

'Smokers of Jewish-made ciggies aiding Israel'

UPDATED 11.17AM An NGO claims these companies contribute profits to Israel’s fight.
Khalid: Don't invite Allah's wrath for fear of man

Khalid: Don't invite Allah's wrath for fear of man

UPDATED 12.20PM The MP's tweets comes a day after the sultan chastises him.
SUPP chief to step down next month

SUPP chief to step down next month

Peter Chin won't seek re-election as branch chief or in party's central committee.
'Palestians need aid, not parliament debate'

'Palestians need aid, not parliament debate'

Khairy takes the opposition to task for seeking a special Parliament session.
Zahid: Nur Misuari involved in Sabah ambush

Zahid: Nur Misuari involved in Sabah ambush

He says MNLF was miffed at being left out of the Philippines gov't peace deal.
Mat Sabu sees no problem with Selangor MB change

Mat Sabu sees no problem with Selangor MB change

Such changes are nothing new, as in Terengganu recently, says the PAS leader.
IGP: 'Shoot on sight' SOP must be studied first

IGP: 'Shoot on sight' SOP must be studied first

He says not just criminals, but barter traders and villagers also use the waters.
Johor crown prince a top millionaire at age 30

Johor crown prince a top millionaire at age 30

FREE Two more projects for Iskandar, in addition to Forest City.
Isma, are LGBTs not qualified to be Muslims?

Isma, are LGBTs not qualified to be Muslims?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Isma is afraid Negara-Ku may attract wide support from Malays.’
Abdul Rahman's wrong, PFI is no charity

Abdul Rahman's wrong, PFI is no charity

FREE YOURSAY ‘At end the day, the gov’t will still have to pay the concession holder...’
Conflict of interest when MACC clears own staff

Conflict of interest when MACC clears own staff

FREE YOURSAY ‘A truly independent party should have inquired into Teoh’s death.’
Menses or no, Azizah was elected by the people

Menses or no, Azizah was elected by the people

FREE YOURSAY ‘At her age, I’m pretty sure Wan Azizah would have menopaused.’
Change polls system, not just processes

Change polls system, not just processes

Start the debate on what system we want.
Johor Housing Board Enactment a legal mess

Johor Housing Board Enactment a legal mess

The recent media report that Johor Menteri Besar Abdul Khaled Nordin has yet to present the controversial Johor Housing and Property Board Enactment for the sultan of Johor’s royal assent was hardly surprising to me.
Input invited for PJ’s 10-year traffic master plan

Input invited for PJ’s 10-year traffic master plan

Petaling Jaya is experiencing one of its most robust, challenging and demanding times. Urban development, modernisation and a steady rise in population growth into the city have left this once satellite city, with new and unprecedented challenges - keeping the city sustainable while meeting growing development and infrastructure needs.
Why no action if Utusan misreported DPM’s speech?

Why no action if Utusan misreported DPM’s speech?

For the Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to imply that there are “certain people” who do not understand what he had said is insulting the intelligence of Malaysians capable of reading between the lines. Why did the DPM choose to wait six days after the controversy erupted before explaining himself?