Archive - 8 August 2014

Robber apologises to victim in Kota Tinggi

Robber apologises to victim in Kota Tinggi

The alleged robber says they resorted to robbery because they had to eat.
Wet weather forecast this weekend

Wet weather forecast this weekend

It is forecast to rain often, but the dry spell was still around.
Moderate API in Tg Malim, KT and Alor Setar as at 5pm

Moderate API in Tg Malim, KT and Alor Setar as at 5pm

This bring the total number of areas with such a situation to eight.
Anwar: This is not 1998, Khalid's not my enemy

Anwar: This is not 1998, Khalid's not my enemy

UPDATED 6.15PM The PKR de facto leader says the MB will not be unfairly sacked.
'PAS Aug 17 meet relevant despite syura support'

'PAS Aug 17 meet relevant despite syura support'

UPDATED 5.45PM 'Council's stand won't negate importance of CEC meeting.'
CM's charge 'baseless', Nasrudin won't apologise

CM's charge 'baseless', Nasrudin won't apologise

UPDATED 6.50PM The PAS MP further justifies his earlier claims against Lim.
Sarawak opposition blamed for BN's failures

Sarawak opposition blamed for BN's failures

What a lie by BN, which has been ruling Sarawak for 50, says Ba’Kelalan rep.
PKR Youth chief apologises to Jamil Khir

PKR Youth chief apologises to Jamil Khir

Jamil Khir says the apology by Shamsul had cleared him of the negative perception.
Only three Gaza protesters outside KL McDonald's

Only three Gaza protesters outside KL McDonald's

UPDATED 5.51PM JMM: Hundreds failed to show due to police presence.
WHO declares Ebola international emergency

WHO declares Ebola international emergency

But it says there should be no general ban on international travel or trade.
MCA: 'Support pledge' to feed Anwar's insecurity

MCA: 'Support pledge' to feed Anwar's insecurity

It says Anwar just wants to gauge level of support for him among PKR reps.
Ministry to manage MH17 victims’ remains in states

Ministry to manage MH17 victims’ remains in states

MH17 FREE Mohd Shafie Apdal says this depends on the families’ requests.
Najib must explain the huge JB toll hike

Najib must explain the huge JB toll hike

The PM must personally explain why he reneged on his 'no toll' promises.
Sarawak PKR worries over Selangor MB crisis

Sarawak PKR worries over Selangor MB crisis

Members, supporters fear Selangor crisis will affect Pakatan in state election.
70 hospitalised after gas leak from Kerala factory

70 hospitalised after gas leak from Kerala factory

They were rushed to the hospital after they complained of nausea and breathing problems.
Khalid reminds PKR of 'justice for all' clarion call

Khalid reminds PKR of 'justice for all' clarion call

UPDATED 2.25PM He takes a swipe at the party's disciplinary board.
'Nude beach frolic' woman reports to police

'Nude beach frolic' woman reports to police

UPDATED 1.50PM Police say she was not arrested, she came to give statement.
Stalled MRT train causes hour-long disruption in S’pore

Stalled MRT train causes hour-long disruption in S’pore

SMRT says the delay at Bartley station had an effect on trains behind.
Meteor showers can be viewed next Monday to Wednesday

Meteor showers can be viewed next Monday to Wednesday

The perseid meteor showers will give a spectacular sight in the sky.
Child dies after neck becomes stuck in window grill

Child dies after neck becomes stuck in window grill

Several villagers also tried to extricate Nurliana, a Year Two pupil, but failed.
'Busy MB' to skip disciplinary board meet

'Busy MB' to skip disciplinary board meet

UPDATED 1.35PM Khalid won't attend the 3pm meeting, suggests new date.
Hands off massage parlours, sultan tells Jais

Hands off massage parlours, sultan tells Jais

UPDATED 1.31PM Selangor ruler says tackle issues like apostasy instead.
After protest, new date for Sodomy II fixed

After protest, new date for Sodomy II fixed

UPDATED 1.55PM SODOMY II The case management has been fixed for Aug 14.
Let Ambiga judge if Khalid is dirty, says Arul

Let Ambiga judge if Khalid is dirty, says Arul

The PSM sec-gen throws his suggestion into ongoing S’gor circus.
Derailment disrupts KTM Komuter service

Derailment disrupts KTM Komuter service

The cargo train derailed at 3.11am between Bank Negara and Kuala Lumpur.
Don’t take sides, only take the side of peace

Don’t take sides, only take the side of peace

The peaceful  boycott of businesses over what they have done or over the quality of  their products is legitimate.
Why Umno fears DAP’s Malay sirens

Why Umno fears DAP’s Malay sirens

FREE YOURSAY ‘Malay girls are much smarter than you give them credit.’
Court wants 'zero tolerance' on custodial deaths

Court wants 'zero tolerance' on custodial deaths

UPDATED 3.35PM Court of Appeal says this in upholding Kugan damages claim.
Gov't spends RM1.4bil to buy out MAS

Gov't spends RM1.4bil to buy out MAS

UPDATED 7.55PM Khazanah steps in to rescue the airline from market disaster.
PAS backing Khalid is its business, says Rafizi

PAS backing Khalid is its business, says Rafizi

The PKR strategist says that it's best to wait for PAS committee decision.
Youth wings’ plan a possible solution

Youth wings’ plan a possible solution

FREE YOURSAY ‘In negotiation, parties must walk away feeling they all won.’
Foreign investments to Penang falls, says council

Foreign investments to Penang falls, says council

But chairperson Zainal Abidin Osman denies Penang's development is being neglected.
Pakatan faces acid test as pressure mounts

Pakatan faces acid test as pressure mounts

FREE YOURSAY ‘Umno can now just sit back and enjoy the show.’
Minister: Be rational when considering boycott

Minister: Be rational when considering boycott

He says consider plight of locals who derive income from such companies.
Ministry’s letterhead used for personal matter

Ministry’s letterhead used for personal matter

FREE YOURSAY ‘Minister Sabri Ismail's HSBC credit card is his personal property.’
Perhilitan beefs up patrols after nude activity

Perhilitan beefs up patrols after nude activity

An internal probe is also under way to determine if any staff was involved.
I told you so, says Noh on Khalid expose

I told you so, says Noh on Khalid expose

Noh accuses PKR of insincerity, saying it used to defend Khalid from his criticism.
Sultan 'duty-bound' to right menteri besar crisis

Sultan 'duty-bound' to right menteri besar crisis

COMMENT S’gor ruler can dissolve the House if MB refuses to make request.
Ex-Umno chief says sorry for insulting Orang Asli

Ex-Umno chief says sorry for insulting Orang Asli

He labelled those opposing the sturgeon farming project in Pahang as 'sakai'.
Rivals ramp up support ahead of key meetings

Rivals ramp up support ahead of key meetings

Khalid holds solat hajat with PAS; Azizah speaks to 1,000 people in Ampang.