Archive - 12 August 2014

2014-08-12

2014-08-12

PAS rep urges party to join Pakatan against MB

PAS rep urges party to join Pakatan against MB

Hulu Kelang rep Saari Sungib is first of the 15 in the party to break ranks.
Exco six vow to defy MB's sacking notice

Exco six vow to defy MB's sacking notice

UPDATED 11.11PM They'll show up at work tomorrow, but not exco meeting.
Pakatan partners want PAS to boycott Selangor exco

Pakatan partners want PAS to boycott Selangor exco

UPDATED 10.40PM Lim Guan Eng says PAS must stand in solidarity. 
Expert says MB has no power to sack exco

Expert says MB has no power to sack exco

Only the sultan can do so, thus the sacking cannot be 'with immediate effect'.
Khalid sacks all DAP, PKR exco members

Khalid sacks all DAP, PKR exco members

UPDATED 9.04PM The move marks the collapse of the S'gor Pakatan government.
Kit Siang claims bid to get Pakatan reps to defect

Kit Siang claims bid to get Pakatan reps to defect

UPDATED 5.50PM Support for Khalid is growing with Umno’s backing, he says.
PKR slams provocative banners implicating Rafizi

PKR slams provocative banners implicating Rafizi

Fahmi Fadzil says that Rafizi had denied making such statements.
Wan Azizah gets royal snub over MB crisis

Wan Azizah gets royal snub over MB crisis

UPDATED 6.08PM Wan Azizah is refused an audience as the sultan has heard from Khalid.
Selangor crisis drags on as Anwar-Hadi meet fails

Selangor crisis drags on as Anwar-Hadi meet fails

UPDATED 6.24PM PAS is still not sure about Wan Azizah taking over.
JB-Singapore taxi drivers seek toll exemption

JB-Singapore taxi drivers seek toll exemption

They also urged the government to increase the taxi fares by between 20 and 50 percent.
PKR, DAP exco members to avoid Khalid

PKR, DAP exco members to avoid Khalid

UPDATED 5.09PM They'll only meet MB in weekly meetings in transition period.
Minister rapped for doubts on vernacular schools

Minister rapped for doubts on vernacular schools

UPDATED 5.53PM MCA says Ismail Sabri's view on students there unfounded.
Remains of 16 Malaysians from MH17 identified

Remains of 16 Malaysians from MH17 identified

MH17 FREE Liow Tiong Lai says the victims will be accorded full honours.
Tesco denies link with Israel in pop-up ad

Tesco denies link with Israel in pop-up ad

‘Any allegation made on the matter is untrue,’ says Azlam Shah Alias.
Merdeka parade at Dataran Merdeka to proceed

Merdeka parade at Dataran Merdeka to proceed

However, other events would be reorganised, readjusted or cancelled.
Malaysia must do more to prevent Ebola epidemic

Malaysia must do more to prevent Ebola epidemic

Although the Ebola epidemic is receiving widespread news coverage and has been declared as an international risk by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Ebola Virus awareness level among Malaysians is still very low.
Can House speaker vote against Selangor MB?

Can House speaker vote against Selangor MB?

Vote of confidence in Khalid appears likely in tug-of-war with PKR and DAP.
Councils reject Isma's 'supremacy' billboard

Councils reject Isma's 'supremacy' billboard

UPDATED 3.55PM Local councils say billboard has 'sensitive' content.
Sept 2 trial for man over insulting comments on sultan

Sept 2 trial for man over insulting comments on sultan

Mohd Zamrudhisyam Mohamad, 32, pleaded not guilty and claimed trial to the charge.
Rep: Is EDL 'collecting tax' from M'sians in S'pore?

Rep: Is EDL 'collecting tax' from M'sians in S'pore?

Wong Shu Qi urges the gov’t and MRCB to justify the toll hike at EDL.
MACC confirms it is investigating Selangor MB

MACC confirms it is investigating Selangor MB

UPDATED 2.49PM It’s looking into claims of alleged misconduct by Khalid.
Judge: Cops both judge, jury in Kugan probe

Judge: Cops both judge, jury in Kugan probe

UPDATED 4.15PM Then Selangor police chief's  actions 'an affront to fair play'.
DAP: PAS must say if it's with Umno or not

DAP: PAS must say if it's with Umno or not

Guan Eng warns Pakatan will disintegrate if PAS sides with S’gor MB.
Is loss of support in MB a hoax, asks Gerakan

Is loss of support in MB a hoax, asks Gerakan

DAP and PKR are urged to reveal the reps who had lost confidence in MB.
Why is PAS indecisive?

Why is PAS indecisive?

COMMENT The roars of jubilance by non-Malay supporters may fizzle out.
Don't split just because of Khalid, Pakatan told

Don't split just because of Khalid, Pakatan told

Focus on Pakatan's ideal of effecting change, urges PAS' Mujahid Yusof Rawa.
The curious case of Khalid Ibrahim

The curious case of Khalid Ibrahim

COMMENT Did he change? Did the people? Is he a victim of circumstance?
Minister's 'ban Facebook' plan goes against Najib

Minister's 'ban Facebook' plan goes against Najib

It runs against PM's pledge that 'gov't knows best has ended', says NGO.
Police team to redeploy at crash site only with truce

Police team to redeploy at crash site only with truce

MH17 FREE The IGP says they would need an area of 20km to 30km radius.
Sarawak villagers regain NCR land after seven-year battle

Sarawak villagers regain NCR land after seven-year battle

However it’s only first hurdle crossed as gov’t may appeal High Court decision.
PAS man urges 'national consensus' gov't

PAS man urges 'national consensus' gov't

Keep Khalid as MB and get BN reps involved, says Mohd Zuhdi Marzuki.
Johari: PKR polls results to be out tomorrow

Johari: PKR polls results to be out tomorrow

Based on unofficial results, Azmin appears poised to win the deputy president post.
Khairy: Cabinet discussed about amending laws

Khairy: Cabinet discussed about amending laws

UPDATED 1.45PM He says this was about tackling offensive comments online.
Selangor exco members not meeting Khalid today

Selangor exco members not meeting Khalid today

UPDATED 2.55PM All will be present tomorrow, at the weekly exco meeting.
Coy Anwar mum on meet with PAS president

Coy Anwar mum on meet with PAS president

The S’gor MB crisis was reportedly discussed but Anwar was quiet on it.
Singai Bidayuh civilisation faces wipe-out threat

Singai Bidayuh civilisation faces wipe-out threat

They plead CM to stop move to clear their heritage site for an oil palm estate.
Dr M: MAS can go 'very wrong' with privatisation

Dr M: MAS can go 'very wrong' with privatisation

He questions if the de-listing was a ‘privatisation’ or ‘nationalisation’.
Is Dr M nyanyuk or inconsistent?

Is Dr M nyanyuk or inconsistent?

We need a global civic ethic about morality, life.
MIC: Increase monitoring of social media

MIC: Increase monitoring of social media

Slanderous, racist materials should be monitored to maintain harmony.
Chin Aun enlivens Merdeka soccer tourney held in NY

Chin Aun enlivens Merdeka soccer tourney held in NY

This tournament was the local edition of the Merdeka Cup held in Malaysia.
Jackfruit-hunting elephant dies after leg gets caught

Jackfruit-hunting elephant dies after leg gets caught

The elephant could have died after it tried in vain all night long to free its leg
Tian Chua charged with insulting cops' modesty

Tian Chua charged with insulting cops' modesty

UPDATED 12.15PM The MP is accused of hurling profanity at cops...
Robin Williams dead at 63 from apparent suicide

Robin Williams dead at 63 from apparent suicide

Police say they suspected Williams committed suicide by asphyxia.
PAS veep warns of risks of leaving Pakatan

PAS veep warns of risks of leaving Pakatan

He is reminded of hardships faced when PAS struck out on its own, leaving BN.
Teng using naked people to grab Penang

Teng using naked people to grab Penang

FREE YOURSAY 'As state BN leader, does Teng not have more credible issues...?'
'Sad to see MAS logo in pieces'

'Sad to see MAS logo in pieces'

MH17 FREE A VAT69 commando talks of his despair at seeing the crash site.
PAS must decide - is it in or out of Pakatan?

PAS must decide - is it in or out of Pakatan?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Make up your mind once and for all and don’t deceive us any more.’
No more hurt, stop abuse at McD's

No more hurt, stop abuse at McD's

'I am saddened by how the boycott has evolved into one of hurting our people.'
‘Irresponsible’ DPM puts foot in mouth again

‘Irresponsible’ DPM puts foot in mouth again

FREE YOURSAY ‘As DPM, should you not watch your words before talking?’
Perlis MB: Gov't staff who leaked secrets are traitors

Perlis MB: Gov't staff who leaked secrets are traitors

Azlan Man says in war, defeat can be attributed to leaked information.
Independent MB vs Pakatan state assembly

Independent MB vs Pakatan state assembly

FREE YOURSAY ‘The MB must go if he does not have the backing of the House.’
'McD's staff shunned, children singled out'

'McD's staff shunned, children singled out'

The fast food chain MD appeals for halt to abuses by pro-Gaza protesters.
Will Selangor cabinet members quit?

Will Selangor cabinet members quit?

FREE YOURSAY ‘And will Khalid reshuffle the exco and include some from BN?’
Khalid sues The Malaysian Insider for defamation

Khalid sues The Malaysian Insider for defamation

UPDATED 12.55PM He says it’s as if the portal is running an anti-Khalid campaign.