Archive - 26 August 2014

PKR, DAP insist on nominating only Azizah

PKR, DAP insist on nominating only Azizah

They say in 2013 the sultan asked for four names and was given one.
NGO: MPOB colluding with palm oil firms

NGO: MPOB colluding with palm oil firms

This follows MPOB's decision to stop smallholders from selling the fruit bunches.
2014-08-26

2014-08-26

IGP: Penang voluntary patrol unit is illegal

IGP: Penang voluntary patrol unit is illegal

UPDATED 7.41PM IGP says it is not registered with ROS and will probe it.
Royal twist dims Wan Azizah's bid?

Royal twist dims Wan Azizah's bid?

ANALYSIS The ruler's request for more names may brighten Azmin's chances.
MRT board rejects Azhar’s resignation pending probe

MRT board rejects Azhar’s resignation pending probe

KINIBIZ It will only deliberate on Azhar’s resignation once probe ended.
PAS: Palace decree in line with Hadi's views

PAS: Palace decree in line with Hadi's views

UPDATED 7.01PM The ruler seeks more than two nominees from each party.
Fairchild closing down Bayan Lepas plant

Fairchild closing down Bayan Lepas plant

Fairchild is one of the pioneers of the chip industry in the 1950s.
Jokowi to announce cabinet in early October

Jokowi to announce cabinet in early October

All eyes are on Jokowi’s choices to head the main economic ministries.
Khalid resigns as Selangor MB, no snap polls

Khalid resigns as Selangor MB, no snap polls

UPDATED 6.42PM But the ruler wants more than two candidates for the post.
Five cops detained for trying to sell stolen car

Five cops detained for trying to sell stolen car

It is believed that the policemen had sought the help of a third party to dispose of the stolen car.
PAS nudges Pakatan to brink of destruction?

PAS nudges Pakatan to brink of destruction?

ANALYSIS As Pakatan battles its demons, BN sits back and enjoys the fireworks.
And now Rafizi comes under sedition probe

And now Rafizi comes under sedition probe

UPDATED 5.01PM This is in relation to article 'Will Rafizi quit if S'gor not toppled?'
'Sodomy trial can be telecast if court allows'

'Sodomy trial can be telecast if court allows'

UPDATED 5.10PM Shabery says it is quite impossible the court will allow it. 
SAMM to bring anti-Israel protest to Miti

SAMM to bring anti-Israel protest to Miti

UPDATED 8.20PM The NGO accuses GLCs of trading with Israeli companies.
Workers torch car in 'stone volleyball' riot

Workers torch car in 'stone volleyball' riot

The final straw was being forced to play volleyball with stones.
Hadi denies offering Azmin MB post

Hadi denies offering Azmin MB post

UPDATED 6.10PM He also denies news report on a PAS-Umno unity gov't.
Khalid arrives at palace for pivotal audience

Khalid arrives at palace for pivotal audience

Khalid enters at 2.20pm, five minutes after the Selangor sultan's car arrives.
Langkawi lists five sites as bird-watching areas

Langkawi lists five sites as bird-watching areas

Lada is also planning a contest to propose names for the national bird.
Don: MAS rescue plan needs trust of staff and union

Don: MAS rescue plan needs trust of staff and union

'They should be asking what they can contribute,' says Dr Ahmad of UUM.
'Hadi did not favour Azmin over Azizah'

'Hadi did not favour Azmin over Azizah'

UPDATED 4.32PM Mat Sabu insists party did not reverse decision on MB post.
Vessel involved in MH370 search arrives in Lumut

Vessel involved in MH370 search arrives in Lumut

MH370 FREE The BM6 was the eighth vessel involved in a multinational search.
Angry mob insults, spits on PAS MP outside court

Angry mob insults, spits on PAS MP outside court

UPDATED 6.03PM The group called Khalid Samad a 'traitor to the Malay race'.
MB Khalid and MACC reach out-of-court settlement

MB Khalid and MACC reach out-of-court settlement

The MACC had published an explanation on the alleged video interview on its website.
Witness: Major Zaidi not guilty under military law

Witness: Major Zaidi not guilty under military law

UPDATED 6.25PM Lt-Col Rosli Yaacob says indelible ink not a military matter.
Sedition dragnet continues - Rayer is next

Sedition dragnet continues - Rayer is next

UPDATED 3.00PM He is expected to be charged over 'celaka' remark tomorrow.
'Insulting royals a bid to weaken military itself'

'Insulting royals a bid to weaken military itself'

Armed forces chief says the royal institutions should be defended.
Perak fans urged to stay away amid racism claim

Perak fans urged to stay away amid racism claim

Sarawak claims their players were abused by one of the Perak team officials.
MP: Scholarship U-turn a 'janji tidak ditepati'

MP: Scholarship U-turn a 'janji tidak ditepati'

Ong Kian Ming fumes over the overseas PSD scholarship for non-bursary students.
Tax evaders barred from leaving country

Tax evaders barred from leaving country

Inland Revenue Board teams up with Immigration Dept to create travel blacklist.
Incineration has more benefits than drawbacks

Incineration has more benefits than drawbacks

Every day, about 2,000 tonnes per day of municipal solid waste (MSW) arising in Kuala Lumpur is compacted at the Taman Beringin Transfer Station before being sent to the Tagar Sanitary Landfill, the largest sanitary landfill in Malaysia located at Batang Berjuntai, 70km away from the KL city centre for final disposal.
Psychiatric evaluation of Rizalman completed

Psychiatric evaluation of Rizalman completed

UPDATED 2.05PM But no date yet when the ex-attaché will be sent to NZ to face trial.
Acknowledging the way animals enrich our lives

Acknowledging the way animals enrich our lives

In a few weeks, on Oct 4, people from all walks of life around the globe will be celebrating World Animal Day. Animal welfare organisations and other related agencies worldwide are currently busy planning and preparing to celebrate this day which is dedicated to animals and to those who care for them.
DAP gears for 'worst-case scenario' - snap polls

DAP gears for 'worst-case scenario' - snap polls

UPDATED 12.55PM Party's state reps told to be prepared for all eventualities.
Selangor DAP mulls need for Pakatan's existence

Selangor DAP mulls need for Pakatan's existence

Perhaps it's time to ponder the coalition's continued purpose, says its chief.
Dr M testing the waters

Dr M testing the waters

Nothing irks me more than a former prime minister criticising a current prime minister who is a leader of the nation.
What has happened to Rafizi Ramli?

What has happened to Rafizi Ramli?

COMMENT He's one of M'sia’s best. But has politics got the better of him?
Were we ever ‘Melayusia?’

Were we ever ‘Melayusia?’

Malaysian-ness is potentially in all of us.
Christian woman may sue Islamic authorities

Christian woman may sue Islamic authorities

UPDATED 11.55AM Indonesian Halimah was convicted of khalwat.
DAP MP: What next PAS, badminton?

DAP MP: What next PAS, badminton?

UPDATED 11.40AM She raps Kelantan government for ban on 'male spectators'.
Mujahid: PAS' MB twist may bring consequences

Mujahid: PAS' MB twist may bring consequences

Mujahid worries about his party's new stand, warns sultan may see Pakatan as disunited.
Khalid Samad claims trial to sedition charge

Khalid Samad claims trial to sedition charge

UPDATED 4.10PM Shah Alam MP is charged for remarks on state Islamic council.
Be grateful to Felda, anti-sturgeon group told

Be grateful to Felda, anti-sturgeon group told

What has the Malaysian Nature Society contributed to Kuala Tahan?
Khalid Ibrahim - the making of an antihero

Khalid Ibrahim - the making of an antihero

COMMENT Despite maligned, Khalid showed amazing team spirit in Kajang Move.
Selangor MB brings new meaning to 'transparency'

Selangor MB brings new meaning to 'transparency'

FREE YOURSAY 'His loan settlement was transparent, yet it cannot be revealed...'
Who to blame if Anwar goes to jail?

Who to blame if Anwar goes to jail?

FREE YOURSAY ‘The only person who is capable of destroying Umno is Anwar.’
Khairy hits bullseye, but will Umno listen?

Khairy hits bullseye, but will Umno listen?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Thumbs up for KJ, whether he truly meant it or not.’
PAS' 'betrayal' brings Selangor closer to snap polls

PAS' 'betrayal' brings Selangor closer to snap polls

FREE YOURSAY 'It's trying very hard to get MB's post through back door.'
Is PAS looking to part ways with Pakatan?

Is PAS looking to part ways with Pakatan?

FREE YOURSAY 'How can they be friends when they behave like enemies?’
A decade-long, futile battle against Bakun Dam

A decade-long, futile battle against Bakun Dam

COMMENT Efforts made for a better living environment were ignored.
Rafizi: Even without PAS, Azizah still has majority

Rafizi: Even without PAS, Azizah still has majority

From the legal point of view, a majority is a majority, says the PKR veep.
PAS MP: We did roundabout, not U-turn

PAS MP: We did roundabout, not U-turn

PAS decided not to nominate anyone as it couldn't reach consensus.