Archive - 19 August 2014

'No engineers were present to supervise the installation of the wall.'

Cops tell internet users to quit spreading false info on the body found in Labuan.

No reason is given for the delay. The results were due to be published Aug 28.

The relevant authorities must investigate thoroughly the cause of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) construction collapse at the Kota Damansara MRT site on Aug 18, 2014. They also need to evaluate if the projects carried out had fully adhered to the standard operating procedures (SOP) and must take necessary remedial actions at once.

Male viewers are not allowed at the state netball tournament next month. 

MH17 FREE The cremation of the remains took place in Zoetermee.

The Master Builders Association of Malaysia (MBAM) is saddened to hear about the collapse of a concrete span at a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) worksite in Kota Damansara on Aug 18, 2014. MBAM hopes the full investigation that will be carried out by the MRT Corporation and other relevant agencies will reveal what happened as the findings will assist to prevent future incidents.

PAS Youth chief says his party boss met the sultan three weeks ago.

Four others suffer minor injuries after the Adnan APC overturned in Sandakan.

Ong allegedly made threats of violence before the fracas at Farlim Market. 

The ‘Hot -6' troupe had confirmed its participation at the annual festival.

UPDATED 5.10PM Sivarasa calls for halt to all MRT construction work.

Lee Chong Wei settles a row with his coach and can work together again.

Three construction workers died after concrete blocks fell last night.

Rodziah Ismail files police report against Malaysia Gazette for defaming her.

MP SPEAKS Its parties must set aside differences, address doubts on its viability.

He talks of the link between pig farms and the move to oust Khalid.

Zulkipli Abdullah faced two charges under Section 302 of the Penal Code,

Women’s rights coalition JAG is concerned over sexist stereotypes.

UPDATED 4.50PM 'I decided to be a politician and so I must bear with it.'

MH17 FREE The process until then will include prayers or cremation.

UPDATED 2.55PM 'Najib's handling of MH17 proves he is courageous.'

'S'gor MB episode damaged ties which would recover only with great difficulty'.

The elephant, estimated between 18 and 25 years old, had a gunshot wound in the abdomen.

Palm Oil Board orders mills not to buy fruit bunches from lands in dispute.

I have been hearing people saying that the menteri besar of Selangor can advise DYMM the Sultan of Selangor to dissolve the Dewan Negeri Selangor. It has also been so reported in the major media. Notwithstanding that, I notice that the laws of the constitution of Selangor do not actually provide so.

COMMENT In this case, both Khalid and his accusers, too, have human rights.

We'll await sultan's decision before deciding further, says sec-gen Saifuddin.

The conflict between Israel and the State of Palestine is a never-ending case. Numerous ceasefires were agreed, after much struggle only to be reneged on not long after.

The news regarding bacteria found in the water from a water vending machine is worrying. The article reported that most of the samples tested were not in compliance with the National Drinking Water Standards and also the upcoming Safe Drinking Water Act.

UPDATED 2.14PM It will stir delegates to openly rap PM, says ex-minister.

Skymark had ordered six Airbus A380 jets in 2011, but it has abandoned the plan.

Two more bodies of Bangladeshi workers were found this afternoon.

We have to manage Malaysia’s reputation.

As large-scale livestock farming spreads throughout the developing world, so does concern about conditions for the animals raised in these facilities. Meat consumption has grown sharply along with rising prosperity. More meat is now produced in the developing world than in the high-income countries.

UPDATED 1.50PM Tengku Adnan asks the ex-PM to air his criticism in private.

UPDATED 11.55AM Another Umno leader likens it to a father reprimanding his son.

UPDATED 12.30PM Surendran is charged for his remarks on Sodomy II case.

COMMENT Dr M and Anwar feed off each other. Their fates may yet be parallel.

FREE YOURSAY ' I can't believe the amount of vengeance and hate he is harbouring.'

FREE YOURSAY 'He should advise the ruler to summon an emergency sitting.'

PKR' s Sim says students are victims of a 'questionable intake system'.

FREE YOURSAY 'The sultan or the regent should address this problem immediately.'

Decision made after discussions with Health Ministry and M'sian Medical Council.

FREE YOURSAY 'If no ulterior motive, why seek to meet sultan urgently?'

KINIBIZ It's a production house owned by Najib's stepson Riza Aziz.

Politweet says users were alienated by the blistering attacks on Khalid.

FREE YOURSAY "As they said in ancient Roman, 'Serves you rightus!'"