Archive - 1 August 2014

International experts start MH17 recovery work

International experts start MH17 recovery work

MH17 FREE More than 60 international experts have reached the site.
Dengue cases rose by 338pct in Selangor

Dengue cases rose by 338pct in Selangor

Among the factors for the increase was the poor management of solid waste.
Another book on MH370 suggests mass murder

Another book on MH370 suggests mass murder

MH370 The authors claim the pilot likely suffered from  a variety of disorders.   
Don’t be duped, affordable house applicants told

Don’t be duped, affordable house applicants told

Jagdeep Singh Deo says affordable homes cannot be purchased by any agent or syndicate.
Dr M: I got censored, you should get censored, too

Dr M: I got censored, you should get censored, too

Applying his twisted logic, he says gov’t should censor the Internet.
Selangor, Putrajaya sign water restructuring deal

Selangor, Putrajaya sign water restructuring deal

UPDATED 7.20PM MB Khalid and Maximus pen the heads of agreement.
'Only two bus drivers caused JB causeway jam'

'Only two bus drivers caused JB causeway jam'

The three-hour jam was not a protest against new toll rates, says Works Ministry.
A day of mourning for MH17 to be fixed

A day of mourning for MH17 to be fixed

MH17 FREE This will be announced once the remains arrive, says the prime minister.
Some M'sian bodies from MH17 have been identified

Some M'sian bodies from MH17 have been identified

UPDATED 6.30PM MH17 FREE A further verification is required in two weeks.
MCA Youth urges forgiveness for Shahul

MCA Youth urges forgiveness for Shahul

Abandon criticism to create harmonious environment for all, says wing.
'Najib is stronger than Mahathir'

'Najib is stronger than Mahathir'

No challenger to Umno presidency gives PM political strength, says veteran journalist.
Israel, Palestinian groups begin three-day Gaza truce

Israel, Palestinian groups begin three-day Gaza truce

The 72-hour break began at 8am local time in the Gaza Strip.
Denied dividends, cash aid to 'teach' Felda settlers

Denied dividends, cash aid to 'teach' Felda settlers

Ismail Abdul Muttalib says they'll not be as easily 'duped' by the opposition.
KJ: If Kiki charged, so should 'loud prayers' critic

KJ: If Kiki charged, so should 'loud prayers' critic

He says the errant youth should be 'taught a lesson' regardless of race.
Zuhdi: WhatsApp chat an 'imaginary phrasing'

Zuhdi: WhatsApp chat an 'imaginary phrasing'

He says he was reflecting on what some PAS members may say.
DAP backs woman as MB, asks others to follow

DAP backs woman as MB, asks others to follow

UPDATED 8PM Focus on whether Wan Azizah is qualified, says Guan Eng.
Be cautious in using water from mining pools

Be cautious in using water from mining pools

The Environmental Protection Society Malaysia (EPSM) welcomes recent statements of concern by several elected representatives seeking clarification on response measures by the Selangor state government to the lowered Sungai Selangor dam level during the present dry season.
No rise in Sg Sarawak Kiri level despite rainfall

No rise in Sg Sarawak Kiri level despite rainfall

The Kuching Water Board is continuing with cloud-seeding efforts.
Don’t jeopardise water deal, group warns PKR

Don’t jeopardise water deal, group warns PKR

UPDATED 2.10PM Cassa wants MB Khalid to be allowed to finish the deal.
‘BN twisting words to brand DAP as traitors’

‘BN twisting words to brand DAP as traitors’

Senai rep wants MB to apologise over tweet alleging she was ‘pro-Singapore’.
How we will be doomed as a nation

How we will be doomed as a nation

Finding a common ground for the common good.
Putrajaya okays release of Kidex papers, but...

Putrajaya okays release of Kidex papers, but...

UPDATED 12.35PM MHA won’t do it but passes ball to PJ City Council.
Weed out 'racists' like Shahul, PAS urged

Weed out 'racists' like Shahul, PAS urged

Nation’s heading towards fulfilling US prediction of rising intolerance warning.
'More human remains found at MH17 crash site'

'More human remains found at MH17 crash site'

MH17 FREE Abbott says a larger team planned to visit the site within 24 hours.
Is Pakatan a formal institution or feudal whim?

Is Pakatan a formal institution or feudal whim?

COMMENT A key fact is that like PKR, the coalition has no institutional strength.
Moderate air quality in 14 areas as at 8am

Moderate air quality in 14 areas as at 8am

These included Bakar Arang (61), Indera Mahkota (54) and Seri Manjong (52).
Bishop Paul lauds ‘Franciscan’ Mujahid

Bishop Paul lauds ‘Franciscan’ Mujahid

Catholic prelate hails PAS MP’s quick dousing of Muslim-Hindu flare-up.
Slow traffic flow on Plus expressway as at 5pm

Slow traffic flow on Plus expressway as at 5pm

Traffic flow on the North-South Expressway was reported to be slow
Pakatan implodes over the issue of Selangor MB

Pakatan implodes over the issue of Selangor MB

FREE YOURSAY ‘One wins an argument by countering with valid arguments.’
470pct toll hike wreaks havoc at JB causeway

470pct toll hike wreaks havoc at JB causeway

UPDATED 11.20AM Factory buses refusing to pay new toll cause massive jam.
Gov’t issues alert on Ebola to Malaysian travellers

Gov’t issues alert on Ebola to Malaysian travellers

They are advised to take precautionary measures against the deadly virus.
KLIA2 operator closes nine aircraft parking bays

KLIA2 operator closes nine aircraft parking bays

Malaysia Airports Holdings finds pressure drop in the jet fuelling system.
Pak Lah did try, but was thwarted by Umno ultras

Pak Lah did try, but was thwarted by Umno ultras

FREE YOURSAY ‘On the other hand, Najib is weak and he didn't even try.’
Welcome to the cyber world, preacher Shahul

Welcome to the cyber world, preacher Shahul

FREE YOURSAY ‘It's impossible to hide comments even when behind closed doors.'
Divide-and-rule system led to curry powder fiasco

Divide-and-rule system led to curry powder fiasco

UPDATED 10.49AM Arutchelvan says ustaz was unlucky to be caught on video.
Enough is enough, Pakatan told to end 'civil war'

Enough is enough, Pakatan told to end 'civil war'

UPDATED 5.23PM Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad wants top leaders to sit down and talk now.
Hard decision for Anwar if PAS refuses to budge

Hard decision for Anwar if PAS refuses to budge

FREE YOURSAY ‘Forget about becoming PM or aiming to take over Putrajaya.’
Zuhdi: I defended Christians' use of 'Allah'

Zuhdi: I defended Christians' use of 'Allah'

Embattled PAS leader attempts to put a spotlight on his past record.