Archive - 30 July 2014

Dutch experts still cannot get to crash site

Dutch experts still cannot get to crash site

MH17 FREE This is due to fighting between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces.
Relatives of Palestine envoy to Malaysia among Gaza dead

Relatives of Palestine envoy to Malaysia among Gaza dead

Fifteen of those killed in an air strike were cousins of Ambassador Anwar H Al Agha.
Najib to meet Dutch PM on MH17 crash

Najib to meet Dutch PM on MH17 crash

M eeting tomorrow is to get an update on identification of victims.
DAP’s bid to cover up ‘email’ gaffe backfires

DAP’s bid to cover up ‘email’ gaffe backfires

Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) councillor Ong Ah Teong’s excuse that he is “unclear” over the survey regarding the DAP-led Penang state government’s decision to ban foreigners from working as cooks is an attempt to distance himself from the problem whereby people were allowed to submit repeated answers to their online survey.
Jangan main-main, Pakatan Rakyat

Jangan main-main, Pakatan Rakyat

It is really disappointing when during a time where Muslims around the world unite and celebrate the first of Syawal, focusing on repent and forgiving one another regardless of age, race or religion, it seems that Pakatan Rakyat’s priority is otherwise.
MCA: Reject Pakatan in next Sarawak election

MCA: Reject Pakatan in next Sarawak election

It says Zuhdi's views show it has a strong Islamist hardline faction.
'Don't spite rakyat just to counter Singapore'

'Don't spite rakyat just to counter Singapore'

Let's not take revenge with a vehicle entry permit fee, says Johor DAP.
'Tambatuon dam project to go on only if residents agree'

'Tambatuon dam project to go on only if residents agree'

Abdul Rahman Dahlan, however, hopes DAP will not instigate residents.
'Punish whoever alleged Selangor prince apostate'

'Punish whoever alleged Selangor prince apostate'

NGO urges police to act on party who had made that claim against raja muda.
Pakatan told to stick to dual agenda on justice

Pakatan told to stick to dual agenda on justice

UPDATED 6.58PM It mustn't stray from 'democratisation and economic justice'.
Jabu rapped for ignorance of water shortages

Jabu rapped for ignorance of water shortages

Sarawak hit by El Nino drought, but the DCM just hands out water bottles, says PKR.
Minister hosts tahlil after twin MAS tragedies

Minister hosts tahlil after twin MAS tragedies

MH17 FREE Fadillah Yusof says the prayers were also for Malaysia to remain safe.
PAS' gerrymandering notion hurts Bersih's aims

PAS' gerrymandering notion hurts Bersih's aims

Electoral boundaries based on religion hurts one person, one vote precept.
Abdullah Badawi was a better PM, says DAP MP

Abdullah Badawi was a better PM, says DAP MP

UPDATED 5.50PM Even if he could not see it through, he had a clearer vision for M’sia.
Belarus to host talks on crash site access

Belarus to host talks on crash site access

MH17 FREE But there's no indication pro-Russian rebels will attend.
Wan Azizah thrashes claim she’ll be a puppet MB

Wan Azizah thrashes claim she’ll be a puppet MB

'They can criticise whatever... we have a team and teamwork is what we emphasise.'
Hundreds protest ustaz's 'Hindu' curry powder jibe

Hundreds protest ustaz's 'Hindu' curry powder jibe

They want PAS to clarify if Shahul Hamid is a member and if so, apologise.
Zahid: Most stateless children are illegitimate

Zahid: Most stateless children are illegitimate

A large number from illicit affairs, unrecognised marriages, he says.
Selangor PAS denies bid to ditch Pakatan

Selangor PAS denies bid to ditch Pakatan

It says it's committed to Pakatan and had never discussed teaming with Umno.
US report: Religious intolerance rising in M'sia

US report: Religious intolerance rising in M'sia

It expressses concern that there have been many such incidents in recent times.
Karpal Singh's longest day

Karpal Singh's longest day

COMMENT How I came to admire the patience and fortitude of the Karpal-Gurmit family.
Air quality unhealthy in two areas in Sarawak

Air quality unhealthy in two areas in Sarawak

UPDATED 4.25PM The affected areas are Sibu and Sri Aman, both in Sarawak.
Chaos if Teras is admitted into BN, warns SPDP

Chaos if Teras is admitted into BN, warns SPDP

No way will we accept Teras, says Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party.
Najib's ‘PR’ diplomacy gambit in Borodai deal

Najib's ‘PR’ diplomacy gambit in Borodai deal

MP SPEAKS It’s ‘selfie’ diplomacy at work, done on a who-do-you-know basis.
Anwar says no indication of Pakatan breaking up

Anwar says no indication of Pakatan breaking up

UPDATED 4.10PM We won't split over misunderstanding on MB post, he says.
Youth chief: PAS can’t deny it's in crisis

Youth chief: PAS can’t deny it's in crisis

Party leaders are in conflict on whether S’gor MB Khalid should stay or go.
PAS infighting could benefit the nation

PAS infighting could benefit the nation

ANALYSIS It will clarify what sort of Malaysia and Pakatan Rakyat we want.
Educational background of nation's top 10 CEOs

Educational background of nation's top 10 CEOs

INFOGRAPHICS Where did Malaysia's top 10 CEOs receive their higher education?
Aussie suppression order covers M'sian PMs

Aussie suppression order covers M'sian PMs

UPDATED 12.54PM It prevents disclosure of information implicating them in a graft case.
Democracy is letting Khalid finish his term, says Zuhdi

Democracy is letting Khalid finish his term, says Zuhdi

Defying a gag order, he says Pakatan must learn from the Kedah MB crisis.
Zuhdi must apologise for 'racist' remarks, says DAP

Zuhdi must apologise for 'racist' remarks, says DAP

UPDATED 10.59AM Talk of 'swatting away' non-Muslim complaints angers many.
Along with 1M’sia, whither ‘PAS for all’

Along with 1M’sia, whither ‘PAS for all’

FREE YOURSAY ‘Dzul, you can't run with the hares and hunt with the hounds.’
Dzulkefly, the damage already been done

Dzulkefly, the damage already been done

FREE YOURSAY ‘No amount of damage control will change perception on PAS.’
ICAO to form airline safety task force

ICAO to form airline safety task force

MH17 FREE It will look at how safety information is collected and distributed.  
MH17 downing 'violation of international law'

MH17 downing 'violation of international law'

MH17 FREE A legal expert says UN was right in labelling this a war crime.
Minister: Hot, dry weather to last until September

Minister: Hot, dry weather to last until September

Palanivel says satellite shows 156 hotspots in Indonesia and 11 here.
139 fatalities recorded under Ops Selamat 5

139 fatalities recorded under Ops Selamat 5

Meanwhile, a total of 10,349 accidents were recorded in the past eight days.
Off-target national shooters fail to win medals

Off-target national shooters fail to win medals

Nur Suryani, Mohd Hadafi and Hasli Izwan fell short of the mark.
'Pray for PM's well-being in handling MH17'

'Pray for PM's well-being in handling MH17'

Mohd Shafie Apdal says the people should emulate the PM's diplomacy.
PAS risks internal split if it rejoins BN

PAS risks internal split if it rejoins BN

FREE YOURSAY 'But once Pakatan breaks in S'gor, it will break nationally.'
No new dawn for Malaysia as forces re-align?

No new dawn for Malaysia as forces re-align?

FREE YOURSAY ‘The real question is if it's possible to end race-based politics.’