Archive - 27 August 2014

PM: Islamic State violence against Islam

PM: Islamic State violence against Islam

He says moderation must be used to fight the militants' extremism. 
Kin of MH370 missing still waiting prayerfully

Kin of MH370 missing still waiting prayerfully

Close to six months have elapsed since the disappearance of MH370 on March 8, 2014. Each passing day tests even more the endurance of the next of kin who are waiting for their loved ones to return.
Overinsuring properties for fire insurance

Overinsuring properties for fire insurance

Banks are exploiting mortgagors by taking out fire insurance on the mortgaged properties to cover the full amount of the loan which in almost all cases will be about 90 percent of the market value of the properties.
Cop swam 100-150m from skirmish area, court told

Cop swam 100-150m from skirmish area, court told

Sergeant-Major Mohd Zamari Suhot says after evading bullets, he swam to a surau.
Sept 3 - royal deadline for MB candidate

Sept 3 - royal deadline for MB candidate

UPDATED 7.15PM Pakatan is asked to submit the names by next Wednesday.
NGO wants those who spat on PAS MP arrested

NGO wants those who spat on PAS MP arrested

UPDATED 6.35PM This is 'criminal violence', says LFL executive director Eric Paulsen.
2014-08-27

2014-08-27

'MB talking rubbish, his office drafted letter'

'MB talking rubbish, his office drafted letter'

UPDATED 9.22PM DAP's Pua contests MB's claims on convention issue.
Business 'not affected' by factory torching

Business 'not affected' by factory torching

JCY International Bhd is seeking an 'amicable settlement' with the workers.
Perak MB, MIC boss lock horns over senator post

Perak MB, MIC boss lock horns over senator post

Zambry and Palanivel launch salvoes at each other over the delay.
Cahya Mata pre-tax profit rises to RM164.84mil

Cahya Mata pre-tax profit rises to RM164.84mil

Revenue increased to RM756.60 million from RM648.69 million previously.
Dept to probe ‘teacher slapping pupil’ incident

Dept to probe ‘teacher slapping pupil’ incident

A report on the incident was expected to be known within the next two days.
Anwar won't name MPs set to jump ship in 2008

Anwar won't name MPs set to jump ship in 2008

UPDATED 6.02PM It’ll be unethical, he asserts in his defamation suit.
MP: Mob who spat on me only tainted royalty

MP: Mob who spat on me only tainted royalty

UPDATED 6.47PM Khalid Samad says Malay sultanate is symbol of civility.
Khalid Samad: Leave PAS if you don't back Pakatan

Khalid Samad: Leave PAS if you don't back Pakatan

UPDATED 5.50PM 'The political cooperation is a muktamar decision,' says the MP.
Dr M upset gov't failed to back air race

Dr M upset gov't failed to back air race

He is upset the government didn't help with the Red Bull Air Race.
Should the Agong decide the next PM?

Should the Agong decide the next PM?

COMMENT Possible, if head of state overrules legislative body picked by...
NUF: 'Malaysian Malaysia' concept exploits confusion

NUF: 'Malaysian Malaysia' concept exploits confusion

UPDATED 4.43PM Parties promoting this exploit confusion over the Constitution.
Halim Saad fails in appeal to reinstate RM1.8bil suit

Halim Saad fails in appeal to reinstate RM1.8bil suit

A High Court decision had earlier thrown out his civil suit against the three respondents.
Factory torched as Kulai riot escalates

Factory torched as Kulai riot escalates

UPDATED 4.48PM Workers revolt against 'poor work and living conditions'.
PKR and MB - One convention, two versions

PKR and MB - One convention, two versions

UPDATED 4.35PM Khalid rubbishes this, but Anwar and Wan Azizah insist it's true.
Process of identifying MH17 victims enters DNA phase

Process of identifying MH17 victims enters DNA phase

MH17 FREE The forensic expert could now only depend on DNA, which takes a long time.
'Semi-nude' couple plead guilty, fined RM400 each

'Semi-nude' couple plead guilty, fined RM400 each

UPDATED 2.50PM Low and How were charged with causing a public nuisance.
State in crisis, nation in extremis

State in crisis, nation in extremis

COMMENT Sedition-crazed gov’t makes crisis-hit Selangor a liability for Pakatan.
Targeting PPS is a political move, says Guan Eng

Targeting PPS is a political move, says Guan Eng

The CM says the IGP’s remark that the PPS is unlawful is 'strange and illogical'.
Expert: Sultan has no power to ask more names

Expert: Sultan has no power to ask more names

UPDATED 2.20PM Abdul Aziz Bari says the request is unconstitutional.
'Azizah not chosen because she's my wife'

'Azizah not chosen because she's my wife'

UPDATED 1.10PM 'She's named as MB as she's PKR chief and ex-opposition leader.'
PAS won't name party candidate for Selangor MB

PAS won't name party candidate for Selangor MB

UPDATED 4.17PM Mustafa Ali says PAS will submit no less than two names.
After disasters, stricken MAS staff brace for job cuts

After disasters, stricken MAS staff brace for job cuts

A quarter of its staff may lose their jobs at the unprofitable airline.
Tabung Haji all set to receive pilgrims

Tabung Haji all set to receive pilgrims

The first batch of 413 pligrims will be flying from the KLIA early today.
Rafizi, Surendran to be charged tomorrow

Rafizi, Surendran to be charged tomorrow

UPDATED 10.02PM Surendran faces second sedition charge...
Flight to Penang delayed due to ‘bomb threat’

Flight to Penang delayed due to ‘bomb threat’

This was after one of the passengers uttered the word ‘bomb’.
Adenan: We’re not happy with 5pct oil royalty

Adenan: We’re not happy with 5pct oil royalty

Sarawak CM demands higher payment to spur state’s development.
Bersih rues Sedition Act usage to quash dissent

Bersih rues Sedition Act usage to quash dissent

This is profoundly antithetical to democracy, says the polls reform group.
Zam: Ministers' wives must not look like models

Zam: Ministers' wives must not look like models

UPDATED 12PM Do Umno ministers know what people like and dislike, he asks.
Pluralism key to betterment of our nation

Pluralism key to betterment of our nation

I’m writing this letter to express my thoughts and suggestions to all Malaysians about a way of living in a pluralistic society; where many different people of various cultures, races and religions live harmoniously under one roof. We all need to get along well with each other and avoid conflicts which can cause and lead to violence. It is certain that the strengths of our nation are the art of living together, being friendlier and living more peacefully.
Don't let bigotry be our future, says minister

Don't let bigotry be our future, says minister

'It saddens me when racial and religious bigotry takes centre stage in our media'.
Khairy moots hijab option for MAS crew

Khairy moots hijab option for MAS crew

Khairy Jamaluddin says the hijab option must be given to the cabin crew.
Rayer slapped with two sedition charges

Rayer slapped with two sedition charges

UPDATED 6.45AM He also faces an alternative charge of provocation.
Roundabout or U-turn, it’s still a betrayal

Roundabout or U-turn, it’s still a betrayal

FREE YOURSAY ‘PAS can never be a reliable coalition partner in Pakatan.’
Umno Youth suggests its Tumpat chief for P Kubor

Umno Youth suggests its Tumpat chief for P Kubor

Umno Youth suggests that Rosidi Mahmud Kamaruddin contest the by-election.
Nik Aziz prays that sultan's decision beneficial

Nik Aziz prays that sultan's decision beneficial

'Pray to Allah for the decision to be beneficial in this world and the hereafter’.
Najib: Imagine if we make our wives MB

Najib: Imagine if we make our wives MB

The prime minister says nepotism is openly occurring in Selangor.
For Najib, Sedition Act is the new ISA

For Najib, Sedition Act is the new ISA

FREE YOURSAY ‘The sedition crackdown is only the beginning. Worse is yet to come.’
Uncouth of hooligans to spit on Khalid Samad

Uncouth of hooligans to spit on Khalid Samad

FREE YOURSAY ‘Only the righteous get insulted, prosecuted for sedition...’
Rather than choose, best to put it to a House vote

Rather than choose, best to put it to a House vote

FREE YOURSAY ‘By putting it to a vote, it will put the whole matter to rest.’
Constitutional monarch shouldn't meddle in politics

Constitutional monarch shouldn't meddle in politics

FREE YOURSAY ‘That will be seen as challenging the people's right.’
Our medical colleges - for better or for worse?

Our medical colleges - for better or for worse?

COMMENT There are 33 medical colleges in Malaysia and more to be opened...