Archive - 30 August 2014

Najib underlines unity in Merdeka speech

Najib underlines unity in Merdeka speech

Najib gave his National Day message live in front of an audience.
Minister: If Malays unite, no one dares challenge us

Minister: If Malays unite, no one dares challenge us

There are 'Umno Malays', 'PAS Malays', 'PKR Malays', and lately 'DAP Malays'.
Virtual Umno branches mooted for college students

Virtual Umno branches mooted for college students

Targeted are students who eligible to vote but can’t join a non-virtual branch.
Rahman Dahlan ticks off Guan Eng over housing

Rahman Dahlan ticks off Guan Eng over housing

'If Penang can't afford to build houses, we've a private company that can do it.'
India charges Ananda Krishnan in telecoms deal

India charges Ananda Krishnan in telecoms deal

He was among those named in the charge sheet filed yesterday in a New Delhi court.
'6,000 punished for MAS’ poor management'

'6,000 punished for MAS’ poor management'

'Is it their fault? Were they lazy? Were they not competent? Whose fault is this?'
Gov't sly in denying sedition crackdown

Gov't sly in denying sedition crackdown

Lawyers for Liberty says AG's Chambers lays the charges, not the courts.
MAS plan not done until complete overhaul, says PAC

MAS plan not done until complete overhaul, says PAC

Full recovery of the national carrier may take longer than three years.
Kamalanathan misleading public on varsity intake

Kamalanathan misleading public on varsity intake

MP SPEAKS Health minister and medical council appear to contradict the deputy minister.
Defence minister denies opposition's MH17 claims

Defence minister denies opposition's MH17 claims

‘The government does not want to advertise to the world what it is doing.’
Penang to fight any police action against PPS

Penang to fight any police action against PPS

CM Guan Eng asks IGP if whole force to be punished for one cop's wrong.
DPM expresses concern over clamour to secede

DPM expresses concern over clamour to secede

Such voices should not be tolerated and stringent action will be taken.
Redeeming our Merdeka

Redeeming our Merdeka

COMMENT Let not others determine our future, let’s be captains of our soul.
Brace for impact, warns flight attendants union

Brace for impact, warns flight attendants union

Expect an acute shortage of humanpower in cabin crew, says Nufam.
'No Merdeka when colonial law still shackles'

'No Merdeka when colonial law still shackles'

UPDATED 5.55PM Bersih notes we still use archaic British oppression tools.
M’sia wracked by ugly woes, laments S’wak PKR

M’sia wracked by ugly woes, laments S’wak PKR

Its chief says Merdeka Day feel-good ads can’t hide the brutal truth.
PM's RM6bil MAS bailout denial rubbished

PM's RM6bil MAS bailout denial rubbished

Who would 'invest' in company that's lost RM4.3bil,
asks Perak DAP.
IGP accuses Penang PPS of straying from mission

IGP accuses Penang PPS of straying from mission

‘PPS members have started hitting people, some journalists had been beaten.’
Umno not letting its guard down in defending seat

Umno not letting its guard down in defending seat

'What is most important, all Umno members must give their solid support.'
Home Ministry slammed for conflicting crime stats

Home Ministry slammed for conflicting crime stats

2013 stats given to Kluang and Pengkalan Chepa MPs vary by 47.6pct, says Kulai MP.
Mining Musa for lessons on intramural feuds

Mining Musa for lessons on intramural feuds

COMMENT Former DPM could teach valuable lessons for BN and Pakatan on rivalry.
Kit Siang pooh-poohs illusory Merdeka ads

Kit Siang pooh-poohs illusory Merdeka ads

British divide and rule policy still holds sway over the nation, says DAP leader.
Putrajaya says sedition spree a 'court matter'

Putrajaya says sedition spree a 'court matter'

UPDATED 2.05PM PM's Office maintains gov't committed to repealing the Act...
Nasrudin: Nik Aziz's case was nepotism, but now...

Nasrudin: Nik Aziz's case was nepotism, but now...

Veiled jibes at Azizah continue with comparison to Tok Guru's son-in-law.
Goodbye Khalid, it’s been quite a ride

Goodbye Khalid, it’s been quite a ride

COMMENT In his case take the good with the bad and vice versa.
A desire for Malaysia

A desire for Malaysia

Many thanks, Malaysia, for accommodating me here;
Land of tranquillity so dear, with mix of cultures so clear;
All living much together, spurts of dissension we do hear;
Triggered by malicious no-gooders, bent on acquiring power!
Successor must be able to administer state, says MB

Successor must be able to administer state, says MB

Without capability, the individual is not eligible to take MB's post.   
Malay group wants parties to obey sultan's discretion

Malay group wants parties to obey sultan's discretion

It's disappointed over PKR-DAP's decision not to abide by sultan's ruling.
Hadi must go if Pakatan wants a shot at Putrajaya

Hadi must go if Pakatan wants a shot at Putrajaya

FREE YOURSAY 'PAS must be prepared to sacrifice Hadi for party to survive.'
57th Merdeka greets a divided nation

57th Merdeka greets a divided nation

FREE YOURSAY ‘Sabah churches are to be commended for taking a stand.’
U-turn, roundabout and PAS' many flip-flops

U-turn, roundabout and PAS' many flip-flops

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why don't they submit all 42 (minus Khalid) Aduns?’
Body is with Pakatan, but heart is with Umno

Body is with Pakatan, but heart is with Umno

FREE YOURSAY ‘That is why PAS is always making U-turn, roundabout...’
Heads to roll if MAS rescue plan fails again?

Heads to roll if MAS rescue plan fails again?

FREE YOURSAY ‘All this need not happen if the airline had been in good hands.’