Archive - 25 July 2014

Emotion over MH17 made EU re-think sanctions

Emotion over MH17 made EU re-think sanctions

MH17 FREE Grieving Dutch minister was a turning point in EU's approach to Russia.
Malaysian injured in Betong bomb explosion

Malaysian injured in Betong bomb explosion

Betong is a peaceful town and was not a target of separatist groups earlier.
Traffic moving north, east moving slow as at 10pm

Traffic moving north, east moving slow as at 10pm

Traffic was slow from Slim River to Sungkai, Tapah to Gopeng and to Simpang Pulai.
Police to extend curfew in east Sabah

Police to extend curfew in east Sabah

IGP says the order will expire on Aug 2 but it will be extended for public safety.
Unemployment rate remains unchanged at 2.9pct

Unemployment rate remains unchanged at 2.9pct

The labour force participation rate increases to 67.9 percent in May.
Jesters for justice

Jesters for justice

Bringing fresh meaning to ‘compassion fatigue’.
Rafizi denies seeking commissions from Splash

Rafizi denies seeking commissions from Splash

KINIBIZ Splash is the remaining concessionaire to still stall on a deal.
Astro bombarded over 'Israel link' claim

Astro bombarded over 'Israel link' claim

UPDATED 8.30PM Its FB page has been swarmed with angry remarks.
Pakatan blamed over fake Selangor prince report

Pakatan blamed over fake Selangor prince report

UPDATED 8.30PM A pro-Umno website accuses Pakatan over the fake report.
High Court allows bid to block Syariah Court

High Court allows bid to block Syariah Court

UPDATED 6.15PM Indira's child custody saga continues with another turn.
Chew: Lower cost to turn houses into care centres

Chew: Lower cost to turn houses into care centres

She says high cost leads to many centres for the needy not being registered.
MAS should buy AirAsia, not merge

MAS should buy AirAsia, not merge

MAS should make AirAsia its subsidiary, suggests ex-director.
Deal with 'separatists' at home too, Najib told

Deal with 'separatists' at home too, Najib told

Zaid says the PM must flex his muscle against those tearing the nation apart.
Gaza? What about the pains of others?

Gaza? What about the pains of others?

All victims of persecution need justice.
RCI mooted to review rulings of 'racist' judges

RCI mooted to review rulings of 'racist' judges

Kit Siang wants court judgements over the past 26 years to be reviewed.
MH17 tragedy could have been avoided

MH17 tragedy could have been avoided

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) did not have the full knowledge of the capabilities of surface-to-air missiles and yet still wanted to give purportedly safe advice to airlines, including Malaysia Airlines, to use the airspace over Russia-Ukraine war zone.
PAS deals a blow to PKR, Hadi backs Khalid

PAS deals a blow to PKR, Hadi backs Khalid

UPDATED 9.30PM PAS president says the party is behind Khalid.
Sedition probe of Rafizi on Bank Rakyat letter

Sedition probe of Rafizi on Bank Rakyat letter

This is the third sedition investigation this year against the Pandan MP.
IGP: Permit required to collect donations for Gaza

IGP: Permit required to collect donations for Gaza

Khalid says legal action will be taken against those caught doing so.
Teacher with 'anti-govt' posts transferred

Teacher with 'anti-govt' posts transferred

NUTP objects, saying that off-duty teachers have right to express opinions.
MB Khalid Ibrahim, why fight to stay on?

MB Khalid Ibrahim, why fight to stay on?

Much have been said on the ongoing sabre-rattling by Selangor MB Khalid Ibrahim’s loyalists such as Syarhan Humaizi from Pemuda PAS Selangor, writer Nathaniel Tan, and blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin and not forgetting also the free media time given by the government-owned TV3 , Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian .
MCA Youth raps DAP's 180 degree MB turn

MCA Youth raps DAP's 180 degree MB turn

MCA Youth notes how in the past, DAP leaders sang praises of Khalid Ibrahim.
Bersih slams Felda for withholding Raya aid

Bersih slams Felda for withholding Raya aid

Dividends and cash aid should not be used as weapons against settlers.
NGO lauds cyclist's 'heroic' Save Gaza message

NGO lauds cyclist's 'heroic' Save Gaza message

UPDATED 2.45PM Azizulhasni gets a warning and will take part in today's final.
Seven ex-SUPP leaders withdraw review bid

Seven ex-SUPP leaders withdraw review bid

Lawyer says the court allowed the application with no order as to the cost.
Watch your words, Ambiga reminds ex-CJ

Watch your words, Ambiga reminds ex-CJ

She says judges must be careful about their statements, even after stepping down.
Umno MP mocks PKR's 'record length elections'

Umno MP mocks PKR's 'record length elections'

Even Indonesia, with 133 million voters, elected its president faster, says Noh Omar.
No Malaysians involved in Air Algerie crash

No Malaysians involved in Air Algerie crash

Wisma Putra confirms there's been no report of Malaysians in yesterday's tragedy.
Ukraine separatists get recognition from 'deal'

Ukraine separatists get recognition from 'deal'

FREE YOURSAY ‘If the rebels did not ask for anything, why called it a deal?’
Remand for slain model's lover extended again

Remand for slain model's lover extended again

This is the third time Tunku Alang Reza's remand has been extended.
MCA all worked up over Selangor MB

MCA all worked up over Selangor MB

FREE YOURSAY 'When Khir Toyo was running wild, MCA never uttered a word.'
Guan Eng: Indians don't want to be bullied

Guan Eng: Indians don't want to be bullied

Unlike BN, he says, DAP is helping Indians through a Malaysian perspective.
Global NGOs tell Malaysia to sign Rome Statute

Global NGOs tell Malaysia to sign Rome Statute

MH17 FREE This will help M'sia take the lead in holding MH17 shooters accountable.
Is Allah angry with Malaysia Airlines?

Is Allah angry with Malaysia Airlines?

It is time to heal and work for peace.
Tired with Khalid, DAP greenlights MB change

Tired with Khalid, DAP greenlights MB change

Top DAP leaders in Selangor appear to have lost patience with Khalid.
Consider tax relief for pet owners

Consider tax relief for pet owners

In a few months time the government will unveil its 2015 budget proposal in parliament. Najib Abdul Razak, who is the prime minister and also the finance minister has been very accommodative and has incorporated several ideas and suggestions from the public in formulating the nations annual budget in the past.
Hold EGM on MB issue, Anwar dared

Hold EGM on MB issue, Anwar dared

Let members decide between Khalid or Wan Azizah, says an ex-PKR MP.
Article linking MH17 to 'unlucky' Najib raises ire

Article linking MH17 to 'unlucky' Najib raises ire

Harakahdaily comes under fire for its ‘immature’ attack on PM.
Crumbling credibility - from Sept 16 to Selangor

Crumbling credibility - from Sept 16 to Selangor

COMMENT After his hope to take over Putrajaya, Anwar now wants Selangor.
Mkini's wall to go up in September

Mkini's wall to go up in September

COMMENT Renovations have begun at @Kini and the wall will be built.
Modern Russia craves respect, at what cost?

Modern Russia craves respect, at what cost?

COMMENT It's adamant it deserves a leading global role and to be treated...
Wreckage of Air Algerie plane found in Mali

Wreckage of Air Algerie plane found in Mali

Sadly, the crisis unit says there are no signs of any survivors at the site.
'Not Islam under threat, it is Umno'

'Not Islam under threat, it is Umno'

FREE YOURSAY 'What's M'sian politics if Islam isn't always threatened?'
Felda cannot withhold dividends, says watchdog

Felda cannot withhold dividends, says watchdog

KINIBIZ According to company law, all shareholders must be treated the same.
Black boxes not tampered with, says Liow

Black boxes not tampered with, says Liow

DAY8 MH17 FREE Latest coverage on Flight MH17 as the tragedy unfolds.
Metal dividers 'sabotage' efforts to help homeless

Metal dividers 'sabotage' efforts to help homeless

An NGO describes DBKL’s ‘aggressive’ anti-vagrant stance as cruel.
Union wants hijab option for Muslim MAS crew

Union wants hijab option for Muslim MAS crew

MH17 FREE Female crew should be given the option to observe Muslim dress code.