Archive - 25 August 2014

Proham’s 2014 Merdeka and Malaysia Day wish

Proham’s 2014 Merdeka and Malaysia Day wish

As we celebrate our 57th Merdeka Day (on Aug 31, 2014) and 51st Malaysia Day (on Sept 16, 2014) there is much sadness over the loss of lives through the two national airline’s tragedies we have experienced. However, we can recollect that during these sad days we have also experienced the outpouring of solidarity and sympathy for the suffering among us.
Shah Alam MP to be charged with sedition

Shah Alam MP to be charged with sedition

UPDATED 11.40PM He will be the fourth elected rep to charged this month alone.
Stop questioning ceremony for MH17 victims

Stop questioning ceremony for MH17 victims

If anyone wants similar honours for the Lahad Datu fallen, then write to the government.
Najib happy with ideas given for Budget 2015

Najib happy with ideas given for Budget 2015

Malaysians can give ideas at the #Bajet2015 micro website until today.
Perkasa hopes for Dr M-Najib meet

Perkasa hopes for Dr M-Najib meet

It seeks a 'heart-to-heart' meet with Dr M, so the duo can resolve things.
Police probe 'half-naked' models in Ipoh

Police probe 'half-naked' models in Ipoh

However, when police arrived at the location, the couple had already left.
Ibrahim will only contest P Kubor if offered

Ibrahim will only contest P Kubor if offered

UPDATED 8.17PM Though influential, the Perkasa chief won't stand as an Independent.
Umno man slams PAS' inconsistency in MB crisis

Umno man slams PAS' inconsistency in MB crisis

Its behaviour akin to ‘giving up a pretty wife’ if PKR demands, says Ismail Kijo.
'Unprofessional to spread claim on MB's graft'

'Unprofessional to spread claim on MB's graft'

PSM says PKR's handling of the Selangor MB crisis is 'embarrassing'.
Cook in Zhejiang on trial over painted food

Cook in Zhejiang on trial over painted food

Chen painted inedible pigment on 12 abalones and 100 goose paws.
Novelist wins suit against aide over FB post

Novelist wins suit against aide over FB post

Siti Rosmizah Semail, 42, had sued Asmaliyana Ahmad, 24, who is also her sister-in-law.
‘Memori Chow Kit Road’ to go on, says Shabery

‘Memori Chow Kit Road’ to go on, says Shabery

This was because the word ‘concert’ will give a different connotation.
Why Putrajaya slammed on MH17 but not Holland?

Why Putrajaya slammed on MH17 but not Holland?

MCA raps PKR MP who queried military honours for M’sian victims of fatal flight.
Cop saw comrades’ bodies 10m away, court told

Cop saw comrades’ bodies 10m away, court told

The SB officer saw the bodies, which were in a gruesome state, some 10 metres away.
Two MIC leaders sworn in as senators for second term

Two MIC leaders sworn in as senators for second term

They are Petaling Jaya MIC Division chairperson V Subramaniam and Selangor Wanita MIC chief S Bagiam Ayem Perumal.
'Yang Lain-lain' brings Borneo life to peninsula

'Yang Lain-lain' brings Borneo life to peninsula

Interior communities share their culture and plight in a M'sia Day roadshow.
Zunar to act on The Star over MH17 cartoon

Zunar to act on The Star over MH17 cartoon

He consults lawyers on action to take for publishing his work without permission.
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Kemaman council fails in appeal of suit against PAS

Kemaman council fails in appeal of suit against PAS

MPK claimed claimed PAS had distributed pamphlets on the Bukit Takal Zoo issue.
Duo in alleged MH370 accounts scam told to get counsel

Duo in alleged MH370 accounts scam told to get counsel

The charges were made under Section 471 of the Penal Code.
'PPS are DAP militants used to do party work'

'PPS are DAP militants used to do party work'

Penang's voluntary patrol squad (PPS) is doing DAP party work, says PCM.
Gov't rapped for top students not being doctors

Gov't rapped for top students not being doctors

Public university places cut down; MP asks if private schools causing oversupply.
Losing the best people in PKR

Losing the best people in PKR

COMMENT How much of PKR’s heart and soul have been lost over the years?
PAS will not sign SDs to support Wan Azizah

PAS will not sign SDs to support Wan Azizah

UPDATED 2.36PM Mustafa Ali, when pressed by media, says 'No' to the SDs.
Klang MP's office broken into, ransacked

Klang MP's office broken into, ransacked

Charles Santiago says his office was broken into and ransacked for valuables.
Nearly 200 MAS crew resign after disasters

Nearly 200 MAS crew resign after disasters

Its union says they were down to only about 3,000 cabin crew staff now.
PAS attitude on S’gor MB mystifying and troubling

PAS attitude on S’gor MB mystifying and troubling

As a coalition partner in Pakatan, why is it ignoring the democratic process?
Anwar: Anifah said he was ready to defect

Anwar: Anifah said he was ready to defect

UPDATED 5.53PM He testifies that the minister was willing to topple BN gov’t.
PAS: Not necessary to follow norm in P Kubor

PAS: Not necessary to follow norm in P Kubor

UPDATED 3PM Not binding as PKR seat if winning is the factor, says PAS sec-gen.
Liow heads to Australia for MH370 meeting

Liow heads to Australia for MH370 meeting

MH370 FREE The minister leaves for Australia to discuss the ongoing search.
Ex-NS MIC chairperson Rajagopalu dies

Ex-NS MIC chairperson Rajagopalu dies

Rajagopalu died at 3.27am at the Mawar Hospital in Seremban, Thinalan said.
PKR: Sultan may see Wan Azizah after MB

PKR: Sultan may see Wan Azizah after MB

UPDATED 6.10PM Anwar has no details, except that sultan will meet the MB first.
Elephants running out of room

Elephants running out of room

Human-elephant conflict throughout elephant ranges in Malaysia has been steadily increasing since the 90s because of continued loss of the elephant habitat, which forces the pachyderms to encroach into plantations in search of food, water and mates.
Job cuts, new CEO for MAS?

Job cuts, new CEO for MAS?

This follows the national carrier having suffered two disasters this year.
My environmental journey of 40 years

My environmental journey of 40 years

COMMENT It took off as a natural progression of my student activism...
'MAS crew member didn't admit to sexual assault'

'MAS crew member didn't admit to sexual assault'

Union says reports saying this are untrue, allegations  unsupported.
Bruno Manser honoured on his 60th birthday

Bruno Manser honoured on his 60th birthday

Native peoples’ rights fighter went missing in 2000 and is presumed dead.
What are the criteria for male MBs?

What are the criteria for male MBs?

Women face ‘Endless Objections’.
Ex-MB Nizar claims trial over 'defaming Najib'

Ex-MB Nizar claims trial over 'defaming Najib'

He is charged under the rarely-used Section 500 of the Penal Code.
'Water restructuring part of my legacy'

'Water restructuring part of my legacy'

UPDATED 1.54PM He'll see himself a success if he achieves this for the rakyat.
'Nothing dubious about Bank Islam deal'

'Nothing dubious about Bank Islam deal'

UPDATED 2.15PM Khalid says deal 'transparent' but details are 'secret'.
Khalid will meet Selangor sultan tomorrow

Khalid will meet Selangor sultan tomorrow

UPDATED 11.15AM The MB was otherwise tightlipped about his next move.
PKR fighting its own demons

PKR fighting its own demons

PKR CONGRESS Can PKR remain on course for Putrajaya, ask leaders.
Menara Umno's 'tilting' sign stirs panic in Penang

Menara Umno's 'tilting' sign stirs panic in Penang

UPDATED 10.45AM Penangites in a flap over what MPPP says is safe, and 'illusion'.
Rakyat have right to know about Selangor water deal

Rakyat have right to know about Selangor water deal

FREE YOURSAY 'They are the consumers and stakeholders. Hiding under OSA...'
Selangor a trophy Umno wants to claim back

Selangor a trophy Umno wants to claim back

FREE YOURSAY ‘A political chess play in which Selangor gov’t is not without...’