Archive - 15 August 2014

Moment of silence to be held on Day of Mourning

Moment of silence to be held on Day of Mourning

MH17 FREE This will be observed when the remains arrives on Aug 22.
Amnesty lauds Court of Appeal ruling on Kugan

Amnesty lauds Court of Appeal ruling on Kugan

Amnesty International welcomes the judgment by Malaysia’s Court of Appeal on Aug 8, 2014 in the case of A Kugan, which reinforces the need for prompt, thorough and independen tinvestigations for all deaths in police custody.
Is AirAsia honest?

Is AirAsia honest?

A purse with gold jewellery left in the cabin went missing, a passenger complains.
Khalid may dissolve assembly to end crisis

Khalid may dissolve assembly to end crisis

He says the sultan decreed that he not make any announcement.
Ring selling fake medical certs busted

Ring selling fake medical certs busted

This follows the arrest of two men in separate raids in Shah Alam on Wednesday.
Probe on student who ‘liked’ pro-Israel FB page finished

Probe on student who ‘liked’ pro-Israel FB page finished

Penang police chief Abdul Rahim Hanafi said this followed completion of investigation.
Top scorer fails to get favoured varsity course

Top scorer fails to get favoured varsity course

Ng applies for medicine, dentistry or pharmacy but gets offered nursing. 
Student caged, assaulted in Besut for eloping with girl

Student caged, assaulted in Besut for eloping with girl

The 16-year-old was abducted by four men who locked him in a cage.
Anwar the ‘greedy nepotist’?

Anwar the ‘greedy nepotist’?

It is now daily fodder to hear someone or other say how Anwar Ibrahim is the cause of the Selangor crisis in furtherance of his ambition to be menteri besar (MB).
Suhakam says pro-Israel 'like' probe overreaction

Suhakam says pro-Israel 'like' probe overreaction

He also slams the teachers for irresponsible handling of a simple matter.
Who will concede, Anwar or Hadi?

Who will concede, Anwar or Hadi?

COMMENT The crisis is dragging on as neither will budge on Khalid's successor.
Resign! PAS veep fires salvo against Khalid

Resign! PAS veep fires salvo against Khalid

UPDATED 6.15PM Husam Musa says that his urging is in line with the party's stand.
Sabah cancels Merdeka Eve celebration over MH17

Sabah cancels Merdeka Eve celebration over MH17

The state cabinet decided at its meeting on Aug 13 to call off the celebration.
Activist bind hands to MB's office gate

Activist bind hands to MB's office gate

UPDATED 5.43PM Group don black ribbons to urge Khalid to step down.
Islam doesn't look at gender, PKR reminds PAS

Islam doesn't look at gender, PKR reminds PAS

Its Wanita chief tells the Islamic party to explain its rejection of Wan Azizah as MB.
Flight data shows gov't jet traipsing around Europe

Flight data shows gov't jet traipsing around Europe

The jet is shown in cities stated in a 'mystery holiday' report.
Duo held for stealing RM110k from MH370 passengers

Duo held for stealing RM110k from MH370 passengers

Police are also looking for a Pakistani man believed to be involved in the withdrawals.
Two more in 'Nudist Sports Games' surrender

Two more in 'Nudist Sports Games' surrender

A Singaporean and a Malaysian surrender to police, and have been remanded.
'Umno reps may be in council if PAS excos quit'

'Umno reps may be in council if PAS excos quit'

If they quit, sources claim, the sultan will consent to a minority government.
Portal tech reporter fined for insulting Agong

Portal tech reporter fined for insulting Agong

Effi Nazrel Saharudin, 35, was ordered to pay the maximum RM5,000 fine on each count.
Penang govt on mission to end housing woes

Penang govt on mission to end housing woes

Public outcry against lack of affordable houses spurs govt into acting.
BN's 'Perak Move' shows Khalid need not wait

BN's 'Perak Move' shows Khalid need not wait

It shows the MB can be changed without a state assembly sitting, says Teng.
Wan Azizah, standing by her man

Wan Azizah, standing by her man

COMMENT Sacrificing herself again for a noble cause for Pakatan and country.
'Ask ex-deputy minister Waytha about RM540mil'

'Ask ex-deputy minister Waytha about RM540mil'

MIC hits back, saying that details are available - if critics care to check.
Khalid’s infamous legacy

Khalid’s infamous legacy

Disregarding principles in pursuit of personal gains.
'Blame Pakatan, not sultan for MB crisis'

'Blame Pakatan, not sultan for MB crisis'

GAPS also takes a swipe at Anwar, saying his 'greed' is the catalyst.
'Selangor voters' confidence in Pakatan eroded'

'Selangor voters' confidence in Pakatan eroded'

Politicking over MB will negatively affect snap poll chances, says Merdeka Centre.
Khalid Ibrahim, is it morally right?

Khalid Ibrahim, is it morally right?

COMMENT Khalid, what are you teaching about what you learnt from Ismail Ali?
Thailand’s booming animal attractions take their toll

Thailand’s booming animal attractions take their toll

Activists accuse some of the private institutions of illegal wildlife trading.
Axed exco member attacks PAS rep on Chinese schools

Axed exco member attacks PAS rep on Chinese schools

UPDATED 4.15PM Teng raps Halimah for hypocrisy over school funds.
Thunderstorms to persist till afternoon

Thunderstorms to persist till afternoon

A similar condition is also expected over waters off the Straits of Malacca.
Follow PKR's party line? Or vote conscience?

Follow PKR's party line? Or vote conscience?

COMMENT Pakatan hot potato PKR’s unpredictable twists, turns before sunset.
Dossier on Khalid's faults distributed in Sarawak

Dossier on Khalid's faults distributed in Sarawak

So party members can understand reason for Khalid's removal, says local leader.
Lawas town now 'den' for illegal activities

Lawas town now 'den' for illegal activities

Such activities are mushrooming. Nothing’s being done about it.

'Game over, sultan must appoint Wan Azizah'

'Game over, sultan must appoint Wan Azizah'

UPDATED 11AM There is no need to waste time, money with an assembly dissolution.
MBgate exposes PAS as unreliable Pakatan partner

MBgate exposes PAS as unreliable Pakatan partner

FREE YOURSAY 'How can two-thirds majority gov’t be brought to brink...?'
Saiful back in picture as Selangor crisis festers

Saiful back in picture as Selangor crisis festers

FREE YOURSAY ‘This plan has been hatched by Umno a long time ago.’
NGOs: Palanivel can't see beyond his nose

NGOs: Palanivel can't see beyond his nose

Hindraf-led Copingo accuses MIC president and Najib of peddling lies.
The ball is back in sultan's court

The ball is back in sultan's court

FREE YOURSAY ‘Sultan cannot refuse to grant audience to Azizah indefinitely.’
MP: EC 'lazy' in registering new voters

MP: EC 'lazy' in registering new voters

It rejected requests to register voters last month citing Ramadan, moans Tanjong MP.
The same rope used by PAS to hang itself

The same rope used by PAS to hang itself

FREE YOURSAY ‘The betrayal comes as a shock and they will pay for it in future.’
MCMC directive allows mass surveillance, warns DAP

MCMC directive allows mass surveillance, warns DAP

The April directive gives MCMC power to eavesdrop your calls at will, warns DAP.
Hard for PAS to regain trust of Selangor voters

Hard for PAS to regain trust of Selangor voters

FREE YOURSAY ‘Even if Khalid is ousted, the damage cannot be repaired.’
Road bully Kiki joins Perkasa

Road bully Kiki joins Perkasa

She receives her membership card from the group’s Selangor chapter yesterday.