Archive - 22 July 2014

Jokowi confirmed as next Indonesian president

Jokowi confirmed as next Indonesian president

Jokowi beats Prabowo Subianto by 6 percentage points in the election.
PM: Deal with separatists 'extraordinary measure'

PM: Deal with separatists 'extraordinary measure'

U PDATED 7.46PM MH17 FREE 'It was something that just had to be done.'
We condemn idiotic remark of Kedah PAS leader

We condemn idiotic remark of Kedah PAS leader

I strongly condemn the statement by Kedah PAS Youth information bureau chief Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman yesterday, in which he urged MAS to look at the serving of alcohol and dress code of the airline’s stewardesses.
'Balik Tongsan' remark inappropriate, says MCA

'Balik Tongsan' remark inappropriate, says MCA

Desist from spewing remarks with racial overtones, its Youth wing tells politicians.
Ex-CJ: Islam under threat in DAP-ruled Penang

Ex-CJ: Islam under threat in DAP-ruled Penang

UPDATED 6.33PM Hamid also warns of the church's 'hidden agenda'.
'PAS impairs Islam, saying Allah crashed MH17'

'PAS impairs Islam, saying Allah crashed MH17'

MH17 FREE PAS Youth leader is slammed by MCA, PKR, for his claim.
'After Karpal, IGP wants my scalp'

'After Karpal, IGP wants my scalp'

In a sarcastic swipe, Kit Siang says the police are worthy of praise.
Minister Low zips lips on Beng Hock case

Minister Low zips lips on Beng Hock case

UPDATED 5.10PM 'I know the family's unhappy, but I can't comment.'
IGP acts like extremist Umno politician, says DAP

IGP acts like extremist Umno politician, says DAP

It's angered that the police are probing DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang for sedition.
'All Sarawak parties must make stand on hudud'

'All Sarawak parties must make stand on hudud'

Sarawak DAP warns of a Jakim paper on implementing hudud in the country.
'Loyal' Pakatan seeks changes to Johor bill

'Loyal' Pakatan seeks changes to Johor bill

It submits a working paper as the sultan asked to hear the people's views.
Hundreds swarm embassies seeking justice

Hundreds swarm embassies seeking justice

UPDATED 6.38PM MH17 FREE The embassy initially refuses to accept...
Home Ministry appeals order on 'Allah' CDs

Home Ministry appeals order on 'Allah' CDs

The High Court yesterday ordered the ministry to return CDs of Christian teachings.
Khalid's not slighted at attempts to depose him

Khalid's not slighted at attempts to depose him

UPDATED 8.53PM If ousted, S'gor MB says he'll have more time with grandkids.
The politics and business of bank mergers

The politics and business of bank mergers

KINIBIZ The CIMB-RHB-MBSB merger further entwines business...
Will royal spanner be thrown into MB works?

Will royal spanner be thrown into MB works?

The sultan is close to the incumbent and this may pose a problem for PKR.
National unity minister biased, says Isma

National unity minister biased, says Isma

It queries Kurup's support for the National Unity Bill which it wants...
Envoy: Wrong for MH17 families to blame Putin

Envoy: Wrong for MH17 families to blame Putin

MH17 FREE 'It is wrong to demonise Putin, but the reaction is understandable.'
15 schools closed as haze envelopes Manjung

15 schools closed as haze envelopes Manjung

UPDATED 3.55PM Nine secondary and six primary schools are closed as API hits 247.
Expect a hot, hazy Hari Raya

Expect a hot, hazy Hari Raya

Weather department says less rain in the coming days means another dry spell.
Kiki fined RM5,000 for road rage at elderly man

Kiki fined RM5,000 for road rage at elderly man

A video of her berating him after an accident went viral on social media.
Credit is due - Najib learnt lessons from MH370

Credit is due - Najib learnt lessons from MH370

MH17 FREE Using this success, PM must act similarly on thorny issues at home.
Anwar denies keeping mum on hudud

Anwar denies keeping mum on hudud

I have touched on it several times... we want justice for all, the PKR leader says.
MP: Bring MH17 case to world court

MP: Bring MH17 case to world court

MH17 FREE He urges the gov't to be bold and ratify the Roman Statute.
Political foes laud Najib on black boxes

Political foes laud Najib on black boxes

UPDATED 4.33PM MH17 FREE Anwar and Ambiga are among those who laud PM.
Russian envoy dismisses US' charge, cites Iraq

Russian envoy dismisses US' charge, cites Iraq

UPDATED 12.35PM MH17 FREE She says US did the same in Iraq...
Sultan still undecided on meeting MP, says aide

Sultan still undecided on meeting MP, says aide

This contradicts reports claiming the sultan snubbed Khalid Samad.
Did Khalid sell out on Selangor’s water?

Did Khalid sell out on Selangor’s water?

COMMENT Water woes need long-term, sustainable solutions the MB is focusing on.
Russia won't speak of role in Najib-Borodai deal

Russia won't speak of role in Najib-Borodai deal

UPDATED 12.15PM MH17 FREE The Russian envoy says 'no comment'.
Whistleblowers can be rewarded with incentives

Whistleblowers can be rewarded with incentives

UPDATED 12.20PM Christopher Leong says this will encourage more to...
Quit the party if serious, Sarawak DAP told

Quit the party if serious, Sarawak DAP told

This is as DAP central leadership are still working with PAS, despite hudud goals.
MIC: PAS leader should be struck by lightning

MIC: PAS leader should be struck by lightning

MH17 FREE Vell Paari urges Pakatan to act to show they do not share this view.
'No court order for police to get Indira's children'

'No court order for police to get Indira's children'

The High Court is told this in the continued Indira-Ridhuan child custody battle.
Hisham 'awed' by PM's courage in Donetsk deal

Hisham 'awed' by PM's courage in Donetsk deal

DAY 5 MH17 FREE Latest coverage on Flight MH17 as the tragedy unfolds.
Black boxes back in Malaysian hands

Black boxes back in Malaysian hands

MH17 FREE The bodies will go to Netherland as part of a deal reached by PM Najib.
Police to call Kit Siang in for a statement

Police to call Kit Siang in for a statement

IGP Khalid Abu Bakar says Lim's statement could raise public anger.
Tuanku - I humbly disagree

Tuanku - I humbly disagree

Our constitution frames our mutual relationships.
Isma, young Malays are thinking for themselves

Isma, young Malays are thinking for themselves

FREE YOURSAY ‘You can't keep the young suppressed and fooled for too long.’
Don't exult over Christian CDs ruling just yet

Don't exult over Christian CDs ruling just yet

FREE YOURSAY 'This is not a win for constitutional rights. The judgment is...'
Downing of MH17 a 'crime against humanity'

Downing of MH17 a 'crime against humanity'

FREE YOURSAY 'Will anything be done to bring the perpetrators to justice?'
The unwitting tourist with 'Quran' kaftan

The unwitting tourist with 'Quran' kaftan

FREE YOURSAY 'Which part of the law has the Korean tourist broken?'
It's official - PKR endorses Azizah as new MB

It's official - PKR endorses Azizah as new MB

UPDATED 1.39AM She has been named as the replacement for Khalid Ibrahim.
Najib: Remains and black boxes will be retrieved

Najib: Remains and black boxes will be retrieved

MH17 FREE M'sia reaches deal with separatists to get 'safe access' to crash site.
Zunar Cartoonkini War Russia 21 July 2014

Zunar Cartoonkini War Russia 21 July 2014