Archive - 28 August 2014

Sabah churches to skip N-Day celebrations

Sabah churches to skip N-Day celebrations

There is increasing unhappiness over the 'Allah' issue and Islamisation.
MH370 dents MAS' second quarter earnings

MH370 dents MAS' second quarter earnings

KINIBIZ The airline's net loss for the first half of the year ending June is RM750mil.
Sarawak needs additional constituency seats

Sarawak needs additional constituency seats

We would like to give our views on the statement of the Sarawak state Election Commission (EC) director Takun Sunggah who said the delineation exercise would start in December, and the last one in 2001 had produced nine additional seats.
Raising medical programme intakes no solution

Raising medical programme intakes no solution

The Education Ministry should not approve new colleges without consulting the Health Ministry.
Why outages in Sabah after 51 years of Malaysia?

Why outages in Sabah after 51 years of Malaysia?

It is totally embarrassing and insulting for Sabahan who will celebrate their independence from Britain at the end of the month and the 51 years anniversary of the joint formation of Malaysia together with Sarawak, Malaya and Singapore (which left afterwards), when the Sabahans are still suffering with major infrastructural problems which have already been resolved in our partners' regions.
PKR: PAS didn't mind 'forcing' sultan before

PKR: PAS didn't mind 'forcing' sultan before

UPDATED 8PM In 2013, the sultan asked for four names but PAS gave one.
2014-08-28

2014-08-28

'Fiery riot' firm unaware workers being abused

'Fiery riot' firm unaware workers being abused

UPDATED 6.59PM A worker claims his private part was pelted with stones.
Sept 2 ceremony for remains of nine more MH17 victims

Sept 2 ceremony for remains of nine more MH17 victims

MH17 FREE They include two foreign nationals, says Zulkifeli Mohd Zain.
PAS snubs Anwar's plea, insists on two names

PAS snubs Anwar's plea, insists on two names

UPDATED 7.20PM We musn't be seen as forcing the palace, says Mustafa Ali.
PMD’s 'small aid' to Perkasa came to RM42,500

PMD’s 'small aid' to Perkasa came to RM42,500

Fund to hold a seminar is revealed in parliamentary reply to Kulai MP.
Sister of man who died in police custody loses appeal

Sister of man who died in police custody loses appeal

The panel dismissed R Ganga Gouri's appeal which she had filed in her bid to overturn a High Court’s decision.
Monitor ethnic mix in firms, Pemandu urged

Monitor ethnic mix in firms, Pemandu urged

UPDATED 5.30PM MTEM echoes Najib's call, says it ensures distribution of wealth.
Indian court orders DNA tests to settle cow dispute

Indian court orders DNA tests to settle cow dispute

The tests showed that the DNA of the cows did not match.
'Mother of Restructurings' for MAS to be unveiled

'Mother of Restructurings' for MAS to be unveiled

The sheer size of this latest one will make all others pale into insignificance.
MP, ex-servicemen disagree with forces chief

MP, ex-servicemen disagree with forces chief

Ex-admiral says there is no 'insulting royalty means weakening military' law.
Don: Options may put sultan in tight spot

Don: Options may put sultan in tight spot

Gurdial Singh Nijar says this is because no other candidate commands confidence.
Ballooning cost of PM's Raya open house

Ballooning cost of PM's Raya open house

An opposition MP tells of an almost 70pct spike from 2009 to 2013.
Pakatan set precedent of deferring to sultan

Pakatan set precedent of deferring to sultan

Pakatan Rakyat seems to be caught between a rock and a hard place over the menteri besar selection. Whose fault is it? Historians do not have to go very far in time to see how they have found themselves in this quandary.
'Surendran targeted for defending Anwar'

'Surendran targeted for defending Anwar'

UPDATED 5PM Sedition II tied to YouTube video of him criticising Najib for Sodomy II.
PM warns of those using MH17 to create rift

PM warns of those using MH17 to create rift

The incident, he says, proves Malaysia can establish ties even with rebel forces.
Nik Nazmi: Why no action over 'beheading' threat?

Nik Nazmi: Why no action over 'beheading' threat?

Many had issued statements that are clearly criminal, says the PKR Youth chief.
Get competitive for the Asean community

Get competitive for the Asean community

KINIBIZ Balancing liberalisation with domestic concerns remains a concern.
'Anwar will be de facto MB, ain't rocket science'

'Anwar will be de facto MB, ain't rocket science'

Chua Soi Lek also accuses DAP of 'dumping its virtues into the' Klang river.
An alternative electoral system

An alternative electoral system

A viable alternative to first-past-the-post.
Sabah’s wildlife exploited, not protected

Sabah’s wildlife exploited, not protected

Has it ever crossed your mind how many people in Sabah depend for their living on Sabah’s environmental tourism?
Uber is not the enemy, it is the solution

Uber is not the enemy, it is the solution

Referring to the recent statement made by the Malaysian Land Public Transport Commission (Spad) that the ride-sharing company Uber needs to obey the law, I strongly agree with the sentiment. However, I do not believe that the solution is to declare it illegal.
Rosmah receives Minangkabau’s highest award

Rosmah receives Minangkabau’s highest award

'It feels like coming home... I think this is a new beginning for me,' says Rosmah.
M’sia, Australia to share costs for new search phase

M’sia, Australia to share costs for new search phase

MH370 FREE The latest phase of the search is expected to take up to a year.
Syed Hamid retracts, Anwar withdraws suit

Syed Hamid retracts, Anwar withdraws suit

UPDATED 2.23PM He had sued the former minister for alleging he was a US agent.
Engage local community in Malaysia, Lynas told

Engage local community in Malaysia, Lynas told

Pressure group StopLynas Inc says the firm should earn a ‘social licence’.
Umno MP: Pakatan a pact of personal interests

Umno MP: Pakatan a pact of personal interests

UPDATED 1.40PM PKR, PAS and DAP are working for their own objectives, he says.
Respect Aug 17 decision, Anwar tells PAS

Respect Aug 17 decision, Anwar tells PAS

UPDATED 2.10PM Stick to Pakatan decision to submit one name for MB post, he tells PAS.
Suaram: Probe root cause of workers' fiery riot

Suaram: Probe root cause of workers' fiery riot

UPDATED 1.20PM Company must face music if the allegations are true.
Rafizi pleads not guilty to 'defaming' Umno members

Rafizi pleads not guilty to 'defaming' Umno members

UPDATED 3.15PM Pandan MP charged with intending to disrupt public peace.
MH17 memorial to be built outside Aussie parliament

MH17 memorial to be built outside Aussie parliament

MH17 FREE PM Tony Abbott says it would be ready by July next year.
Should MRT Corp’s CEO leave or stay?

Should MRT Corp’s CEO leave or stay?

KINIBIZ The incident highlights the best and worst in Malaysian leadership.
A meaningful Merdeka Day for me!

A meaningful Merdeka Day for me!

As my first Malay book comes out.
10 charged over Penang nude sports event

10 charged over Penang nude sports event

UPDATED 7.57PM Six get a months' jail and RM5,000 fine for 'causing public unrest'.
Khir in hospital, graft appeal put off for 3rd time

Khir in hospital, graft appeal put off for 3rd time

UPDATED 11.35AM This is on his final appeal against his 12 months’ jail.
'We must continue to hope for a great nation'

'We must continue to hope for a great nation'

COMMENT Despite all the evil of unchecked sectarian forces of hatred and bigotry.
Khalid trying to save PAS from Hadi and gang

Khalid trying to save PAS from Hadi and gang

FREE YOURSAY ‘Muktamar prevails over all decisions, including...’
Quit if you can't serve, MIC chief told

Quit if you can't serve, MIC chief told

UPDATED 2.55PM T Mohan is livid over the delay in appointing a senator.
Negara-Ku not a society, ROS told

Negara-Ku not a society, ROS told

Zaid Kamaruddin and Ambiga meet ROS and tell them it's only a movement.
Kelantan PAS wants Pengkalan Kubor seat

Kelantan PAS wants Pengkalan Kubor seat

Kelantan Deputy MB Mohd Amar Abdullah says seat only 'on loan' to PKR.
For military chief, two plus two equals five

For military chief, two plus two equals five

FREE YOURSAY ‘Not the military, too? Is there anyone left with brains?’
Masterchef winner slams media over MAS photo

Masterchef winner slams media over MAS photo

Photo of her before others have boarded spun to show empty flight.
Why did the PKR elections take four months?

Why did the PKR elections take four months?

COMMENT Burning questions remain on integrity of PKR elections.
Kula says Najib forgets his 'manly' challenge

Kula says Najib forgets his 'manly' challenge

Be man enough to fight opposition fair and square, says DAP leader.
Gerakan: Insisting on Wan Azizah will prolong crisis

Gerakan: Insisting on Wan Azizah will prolong crisis

Tan Keng Liang eggs PKR and DAP to submit more names to quickly end saga.
Would Hang Tuah be charged with sedition, too?

Would Hang Tuah be charged with sedition, too?

FREE YOURSAY ‘This is authoritarianism under the flimsiest veil of democracy.’
PAS’ dilemma - one name, two names or no name

PAS’ dilemma - one name, two names or no name

FREE YOURSAY ‘Or three names. Will they make a U-turn again?’