Archive - 29 August 2014

Rais: Create own 'Facebook' to curb sedition

Rais: Create own 'Facebook' to curb sedition

The ex-Info Minister says Malaysia should follow China's lead on this.
'We're not skipping Merdeka celebrations'

'We're not skipping Merdeka celebrations'

The Commission of Sabah Affairs (COSA) and the Pastors’ Fellowship of Kota Kinabalu (PFKK) would like to affirm the statement made by the president of the Sabah Council of Churches (SCC), Bishop Thomas Tsen Lip Tet, on Aug 29 regarding the message entitled ‘Sabah churches to skip N-Day celebrations’.
‘No proof Malaysian women involved with Isis’

‘No proof Malaysian women involved with Isis’

Wan Junaidi says so far, the news of these women were just rumours.
Mah: Ignore the Internet, Malaysia's not torn apart

Mah: Ignore the Internet, Malaysia's not torn apart

Gerakan says 'racist' Internet postings and extremists don't represent Malaysia.
RM6bil for MAS not bailout, says Najib

RM6bil for MAS not bailout, says Najib

UPDATED 9.14PM Khazanah intends to recover every single sen, says PM Najib.
Bid to reach settlement fails, NFC suit goes for trial

Bid to reach settlement fails, NFC suit goes for trial

The trial date has yet to be set, but the court fixed Sept 2 for case management.
PM doesn't rule out meeting Dr M over row

PM doesn't rule out meeting Dr M over row

UPDATED 9.35PM Najib finally breaks his silence on Mahathir's severe criticism.
Inaugural live speech by Najib on N-Day eve

Inaugural live speech by Najib on N-Day eve

The event at Matic will be hosted by the Malaysian National News Agency ( Bernama).
Selangor MB crisis - yes, she can

Selangor MB crisis - yes, she can

COMMENT Many reasons have been given as to why Azizah is not suitable.
'We want no trade with Israel, direct or not'

'We want no trade with Israel, direct or not'

If not, SAMM says, protestors will storm the Miti office in a second demonstration.
Ex-Cuepacs chief seeks PM’s intervention on his plight

Ex-Cuepacs chief seeks PM’s intervention on his plight

A Ragunathan claims to have been deprived of his rights for the past quarter century.
Greenpeace: Lynas has not fulfilled licence conditions

Greenpeace: Lynas has not fulfilled licence conditions

UPDATED 7PM It says these included Lynas’ waste permanent disposal facility.
Seized gun displayed words ‘Made in the Philippines’

Seized gun displayed words ‘Made in the Philippines’

Sergeant Mohd Mustafa Kamal Ngah pointed to the words on the body of a M16 rifle.
Ruler, rakyat in tandem to overcome impasse

Ruler, rakyat in tandem to overcome impasse

COMMENT Palace prioritises rakyat's need, rakyat gives feedback via media.
Hadi Awang a gone case?

Hadi Awang a gone case?

Historic chances are hard to come by.
Don't question our loyalty, PKR rep tells Rafizi

Don't question our loyalty, PKR rep tells Rafizi

UPDATED 5.02PM Sri Muda rep flays Rafizi for urging all to decline MB nominations.
Foreign workers’ riot a sign of an ignored issue

Foreign workers’ riot a sign of an ignored issue

Aug 26, 2014, shall be remembered as a day of infamy in Kulai history. On that fateful day last Tuesday, more than 1,000 Nepalese workers ran riot and set fire to the factory buildings and vehicles in the compound of a listed company at Batu 25, Kulaijaya.
Pahang assembly bars PKR rep from Merdeka do

Pahang assembly bars PKR rep from Merdeka do

UPDATED 7.25PM This follows Lee's suspension from the assembly.
Petronas unexpectedly shuts secondary refining unit

Petronas unexpectedly shuts secondary refining unit

The state-owned company shut a desulphuriser unit due to a glitch.
US 'standing by' to aid Malaysia on MH370

US 'standing by' to aid Malaysia on MH370

MH370 FREE 'We are standing by if they need assistance,' says Admiral Locklear.
2014-08-29

2014-08-29

6,000 jobs cut in RM6bil MAS rescue plan

6,000 jobs cut in RM6bil MAS rescue plan

KINIBIZ Khazanah's 12-point plan will involve the formation of a new company.
Former MPSJ council member jailed, fined RM100,000

Former MPSJ council member jailed, fined RM100,000

Judge M Bakri Abd Majid handed down the sentence on Hamdan Ismail, 51, after finding him guilty.
Four reasons to bar Umno from Sarawak

Four reasons to bar Umno from Sarawak

State DAP cites racial bigotry, religious extremism, corruption and nepotism.
Police report filed on 'intimidation' of lawyer

Police report filed on 'intimidation' of lawyer

Penang PKR Youth says action against Surendran aimed at Sodomy II appeal.
MP fails in case to compel journo to reveal source

MP fails in case to compel journo to reveal source

Bintulu MP Tiong wanted a former NST reporter to reveal his source.
MAS suspends share trade on Bursa

MAS suspends share trade on Bursa

MAS owner Khazanah is to unveil a restructuring plan for the airline at 3pm.
Uber benefits users, reform taxi services instead

Uber benefits users, reform taxi services instead

Uber, the company that connects riders to drivers, provides a service that is enjoyed and trusted by people in more than 70 cities worldwide. Uber brings benefits to the common people, especially at this time when the costs of living is on the increase. This is why the government should celebrate its arrival and facilitate its growth.
Sedition net snares another PKR leader

Sedition net snares another PKR leader

UPDATED 6PM Johor PKR veep called in for remark about Selangor sultan.
Mat Taib: Mahathir does not want a 'tourist' PM

Mat Taib: Mahathir does not want a 'tourist' PM

Criticism of Najib shows that Dr M wants 'a head of gov't who works'.
Zahid denies police are targeting Pakatan

Zahid denies police are targeting Pakatan

UPDATED 3.35PM He disclaims selective investigation of opposition leaders.
Umbrella umbrage grips Petronas customers

Umbrella umbrage grips Petronas customers

But PPIM rains over consumers’ claims that the programme is a scam.
'No way remote control MB can take office'

'No way remote control MB can take office'

UPDATED 12.15PM 'Palace firmly against Wan Azizah as S’gor MB', says news report.
Selangor PAS denies sending names for MB post

Selangor PAS denies sending names for MB post

UPDATED 1.10PM Its chief denies four PAS names proposed for MB post.
Bullet train to help ease Klang Valley congestion

Bullet train to help ease Klang Valley congestion

A bullet train system would also help reduce the cost of living.
'Kulai riot won’t be the last if we don't change'

'Kulai riot won’t be the last if we don't change'

COMMENT We hire low-skilled migrants at tiny wages to attract foreign investors.
Pengkalan Kubor goes to polls on Sept 25

Pengkalan Kubor goes to polls on Sept 25

UPDATED 12.40PM The EC has set aside a 12-day campaign period.
Still awaiting final judgment on Khir Toyo

Still awaiting final judgment on Khir Toyo

FREE YOURSAY ‘I wonder how some people always fall sick at the right time?’
The advent of Najib's new despotism

The advent of Najib's new despotism

'He surpasses Dr M in using repressive laws despite short period in office.'
Ibrahim Ali & co more dangerous than nudists

Ibrahim Ali & co more dangerous than nudists

FREE YOURSAY 'Six months jail for frolicking in the sun and having fun?'
Rafizi wants PKR reps besides Azizah to decline

Rafizi wants PKR reps besides Azizah to decline

UPDATED 1.59PM 'All reps should state clearly they won't accept MB post.'
Only one MB candidate has majority support

Only one MB candidate has majority support

FREE YOURSAY ‘Any other names for MB will be considered irrelevant.’
‘PM, we can’t imagine your wife being MB’

‘PM, we can’t imagine your wife being MB’

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib is obviously a glutton for abuse and ridicule.’
Khalid, the accidental politician and MB

Khalid, the accidental politician and MB

COMMENT Tracing the frugal MB's career to his unceremonious end.
Is a revolt brewing against Hadi in PAS?

Is a revolt brewing against Hadi in PAS?

ANALYSIS Growing discontent with PAS leader may blow up at its AGM next month.
PKR disciplinary chair sees ROS over Khalid

PKR disciplinary chair sees ROS over Khalid

Tan Kee Kwong gives his statement on the MB's expulsion from party.