Archive - 23 July 2014

47 dead, 11 injured in Taiwan plane crash

47 dead, 11 injured in Taiwan plane crash

UPDATED 11.48PM The plane crashed near the runway with 58 on board.
Malaysia reveals deal, no payment made

Malaysia reveals deal, no payment made

MH17 FREE Separatist leader Borodai had asked for nothing in return.
PAS Youth leader says statement twisted

PAS Youth leader says statement twisted

He says he only called on MAS to review its policy of serving alcohol.
Rosmah gets silent treatment from Najib

Rosmah gets silent treatment from Najib

MH17 FREE For three days after the ncident, the PM did not talk to his wife.
IGP insists police don't favour any race

IGP insists police don't favour any race

Police not biased towards any race or religion, but will investigate all.
DPM: Separatists didn't ask anything in return

DPM: Separatists didn't ask anything in return

UPDATED 7.19PM MH17 FREE He says there were 'no extra deals whatsoever'.
Express bus on fire, 41 escape unhurt

Express bus on fire, 41 escape unhurt

The 1pm fire, which charred the bus, occurred at Km 32, Jalan Lipis-Merapoh near Kuala Lipis.
Expert: Sultan has no say in choice of MB

Expert: Sultan has no say in choice of MB

He has to go with majority party’s pick, constitutional expert Aziz Bari says.
'Wife as MB' unmasks Anwar's lust for power

'Wife as MB' unmasks Anwar's lust for power

Hasan Ali says the MB crisis sounds the death knell for PKR.
'Wife as MB' unmasks Anwar's lust for power

'Wife as MB' unmasks Anwar's lust for power

Ex-PAS veep Hasan Ali says the MB crisis sounds the death knell for PKR.
DAP, PAS to decide on MB change soon

DAP, PAS to decide on MB change soon

UPDATED 4PM The two parties receive the proposal for change and Azizah's nomination.
Malaysia has failed Sarawak, says Baru Bian

Malaysia has failed Sarawak, says Baru Bian

It's one of poorest states despite wealth in natural resources, he asserts.
Pakatan's seven-point proposal for Sabah, Sarawak

Pakatan's seven-point proposal for Sabah, Sarawak

It will take effect if Pakatan captures Putrajaya, says Anwar.
Penang gets cracking on custodial deaths

Penang gets cracking on custodial deaths

Among actions its task force will take is to ensure inquests are held immediately.
Vehicle rams Jelutong food court

Vehicle rams Jelutong food court

The 2.30am incident angered members of the public, who beat up the driver.
Three areas in Perak with unhealthy air

Three areas in Perak with unhealthy air

Meanwhile, 31 areas in the peninsula recorded moderate API readings.
MP: Anti-homeless bench dividers 'heartless'

MP: Anti-homeless bench dividers 'heartless'

'Instead of aiding the homeless, the City Hall is preventing them from sleeping.'
CAP urges intensified crackdown on firecrackers

CAP urges intensified crackdown on firecrackers

SM Idris says parents must be made responsible for their children’s acts.
Najib raises Gaza conflict at MH17 debate

Najib raises Gaza conflict at MH17 debate

Earlier, more than 200 youths gathered to show their support.
Prabowo to challenge election result in court

Prabowo to challenge election result in court

Many analysts believe it would be near impossible for Prabowo to overturn the result.
Parliament condemns MH17 downing

Parliament condemns MH17 downing

MH17 FREE PM expresses the anger over the disrespect for the crash site.
Don’t let MH17 fade away like MH370

Don’t let MH17 fade away like MH370

The shooting down of MH17 on July 17 is not only shocking but totally outrageous. I am surprised and disappointed that Malaysia’s reaction so far has fallen short  of what should be an outrage for this crime against humanity.
Malaysia appeals to reinstate top shooter

Malaysia appeals to reinstate top shooter

Nur Ayuni was withdrawn because her jacket was lost en route to Scotland.
MAS has been on its toes since MH370

MAS has been on its toes since MH370

The past few days has been almost a nightmare. This is supposed to be the usual Monday where I have meetings, supposedly with a colleague returning from his business trip and a Europe family vacation. A message from him says: I will return July 18... which Paul never did.
Look at the bigger picture, MB Khalid

Look at the bigger picture, MB Khalid

Open letter to Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, Menteri Besar of Selangor

Dear Tan Sri,

Selangor still needs you.

I first met and was mesmerised by your commitment to reformation in 2009, when you attended a Chinese New Year celebration hosted by Selangor state exco member Elizabeth Wong.
Najib playing his cards right

Najib playing his cards right

COMMENT No harsh statements would have worked, but only diplomacy.
'MB Azizah' a compromise between warring factions

'MB Azizah' a compromise between warring factions

ANALYSIS It is the middle path between Anwar's and Azmin's loyalists.
Hindraf wants ex-CJ probed for sedition

Hindraf wants ex-CJ probed for sedition

It is shocked that a former top judge can make a speech 'like an ignorant idiot'.
PKR opts for myopia rather than foresight

PKR opts for myopia rather than foresight

COMMENT Factional strife set to continue if Azizah is the only MB nominee.
US officials: MH17 likely shot down by mistake

US officials: MH17 likely shot down by mistake

MH17 FREE ‘Five days into it, it does appear to be a mistake,’ says the report.
Time for Parliament reform

Time for Parliament reform

A functional and inclusive democracy?
Bank Islam, land deals and removing Khalid

Bank Islam, land deals and removing Khalid

COMMENT My guess is the MB believes the right thing to do is not resign.
DAP fine with Wan Azizah, PAS prefers Khalid

DAP fine with Wan Azizah, PAS prefers Khalid

Selangor PAS says the services of Khalid are still required in leading the state.
Kiki's conviction stirs racial sentiments

Kiki's conviction stirs racial sentiments

After Kiki's conviction, netizens dig up videos of Chinese men abusing Malays.
'Imagine if Najib names Rosmah as MB'

'Imagine if Najib names Rosmah as MB'

A pro-Umno website wonders what Anwar and his supporters will say to this.
Malaysians in New York mourn MH17 victims

Malaysians in New York mourn MH17 victims

MH17 FREE Students, professionals gather in support of families of 298 lives lost.
'No forgiveness for MH17 culprits, only justice'

'No forgiveness for MH17 culprits, only justice'

LIVE MH17 FREE The special parliamentary sitting was called by the PM on MH17.
‘Celaka’ an insult, but not ‘balik tongsan’?

‘Celaka’ an insult, but not ‘balik tongsan’?

FREE YOURSAY ‘He doesn't know what 'tongsan' means? Was he born yesterday?’
Since when did MAS become an Islamic institution?

Since when did MAS become an Islamic institution?

FREE YOURSAY ‘MAS serves all routes and they have non-Muslim customers.’
Sept 29 court date for 15 over assembly trespass

Sept 29 court date for 15 over assembly trespass

They are charged with trespassing into the Penang assembly building last May.
Ahmad Tarmizi’s twisted logic on Allah’s wrath

Ahmad Tarmizi’s twisted logic on Allah’s wrath

FREE YOURSAY ‘So people who shot down innocent people are doing God's work?’
MPs need to be strategic, focused and non-partisan

MPs need to be strategic, focused and non-partisan

COMMENT As the Dewan Rakyat sits this morning to debate the Flight MH17 tragedy.
Anti-Kidex NGO files complaint over FOI 'failure'

Anti-Kidex NGO files complaint over FOI 'failure'

Its FOI request was only 'partially fulfilled', with minutes of meetings missing.
'Anwar doesn't understand Selangor constitution'

'Anwar doesn't understand Selangor constitution'

Noh Omar says there must be a vote of no confidence against Abdul Khalid.
Hats off to Najib for fixing MH17 issues swiftly

Hats off to Najib for fixing MH17 issues swiftly

FREE YOURSAY ‘If you act likewise with other issues, the rakyat will support you.’
'Missile launcher crew in Ukrainian uniforms'

'Missile launcher crew in Ukrainian uniforms'

DAY 6 MH17 FREE Latest coverage on Flight MH17 as the tragedy unfolds.
Family of MH17 victims provide DNA samples

Family of MH17 victims provide DNA samples

MH17 FREE Samples will be sent to Netherlands to help identify bodies.
M'sia can bring case to ICC despite not inking pact

M'sia can bring case to ICC despite not inking pact

MH17 FREE It has yet to sign treaty on the International Criminal Court.
Ex-CJ blasted, Islam not under threat in Penang

Ex-CJ blasted, Islam not under threat in Penang

Back up the allegation, Penang exco member challenges the former CJ.