Archive - 31 August 2014

Ruckus and racket at KLIA2

Ruckus and racket at KLIA2

Aug 30, 2014, was my first taste of the taxi facilities at the KLIA2.
Secession not the solution to ‘Malaysia’s problem’

Secession not the solution to ‘Malaysia’s problem’

After 51 years since the formation of Malaysia, the issue of secession has come to haunt the country once again. While the urgings for secession by some quarters in Sabah and Sarawak are not as serious as it looks in the social media, anti-federal feelings are real and growing.
Malaysians celebrate Merdeka in high spirit

Malaysians celebrate Merdeka in high spirit

Malaysians from all walks of life celebrated the 57th anniversary of the country's independence.
Malaysia, and some less than digestible facts

Malaysia, and some less than digestible facts

There are two factors at play in Malaysia which have connections to many of the problems that plague this country.
PM lauds M'sians who attended Merdeka bash

PM lauds M'sians who attended Merdeka bash

Najib congratulates and thanks all Malaysians for their enthusiasm.
Crackdown continues, Penang exco man held

Crackdown continues, Penang exco man held

Phee Boon Poh arrested after his statement recorded at police station.
IGP Khalid likens PPS to 'gangsters'

IGP Khalid likens PPS to 'gangsters'

By continuing with their activities, he says, they challenge the laws...
Media advertising revenue dips due to MAS crashes

Media advertising revenue dips due to MAS crashes

Out of respect, advertisers delay their spending, says 4A's president Johnny Mun.
'Sad' MP gives statement to cops on spit attack

'Sad' MP gives statement to cops on spit attack

Raja Kamarul laments that instead of 'hujah', Malay youths resorted to 'ludah'.
PBB leader accused of protecting political 'frogs'

PBB leader accused of protecting political 'frogs'

SPDP criticises Peter Minos for saying PBB can accept past opponents, rivals.
See you in court on PPS, Guan Eng tells IGP

See you in court on PPS, Guan Eng tells IGP

UPDATED 4.28PM Penang gov't say unit is legal. Cops have detained 154.
Police chief wants probe on tweets insulting him

Police chief wants probe on tweets insulting him

He tells the cyber unit to get cracking and posts two insulting tweets.
Ezam blames Anwar for Selangor MB crisis

Ezam blames Anwar for Selangor MB crisis

Anwar wanted post just to solve personal problems, says his former pol-sec.
'57 years on, woman MB still distant reality?'

'57 years on, woman MB still distant reality?'

Women rights NGOs say women in politics often face sexist double standards.
Celebrating Aug 31 for different reasons

Celebrating Aug 31 for different reasons

COMMENT 'It's stuck in our psyche as our national independence day...'
Still no closure for Sabah on Independence Day

Still no closure for Sabah on Independence Day

Sabah DAP wants RCI report on covert ops giving citizenship to illegals made publi c .
MCA: Arrest those who attacked CM's house

MCA: Arrest those who attacked CM's house

MCA says that it does not condone political violence and wants action taken.
Utusan crowns Anwar 'king of nepotism'

Utusan crowns Anwar 'king of nepotism'

'Who is the raja, the Selangor sultan or Anwar?' asks the Umno-owned daily.
Where will PAS be, without Pakatan?

Where will PAS be, without Pakatan?

COMMENT Differences over S'gor MB issue may see it leave the coalition.
'PMO sedition statement shows gov't shambolic'

'PMO sedition statement shows gov't shambolic'

Lim Kit Siang disagrees that Sedition Act is not being used for political persecution.
Sultan’s discretion should be in Azizah’s favour

Sultan’s discretion should be in Azizah’s favour

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why prolong the agony? Remote control or not is irrelevant.’
Surrender before we raid homes, IGP warns PPS

Surrender before we raid homes, IGP warns PPS

UPDATED 12.15PM The police chief issues an ultimatum to the voluntary patrol.
PM, it's a bailout if you're using our money

PM, it's a bailout if you're using our money

FREE YOURSAY 'It looks like a bailout, smells like a bailout, but it's not a bailout.'
‘Beware of potential frogs in PKR’

‘Beware of potential frogs in PKR’

FREE YOURSAY ‘Shuhaimi is either been overly sensitive or has ulterior motive.’
154 PPS men arrested in Penang Merdeka swoop

154 PPS men arrested in Penang Merdeka swoop

UPDATED 1.24PM Lawyer Ramkarpal says no charge has been mentioned.
Anwar subtly rebukes Nasrudin over criticism

Anwar subtly rebukes Nasrudin over criticism

He politely brushed the question aside, but suddenly doubled back.
Azizah: True Merdeka is freedom from racism

Azizah: True Merdeka is freedom from racism

UPDATED 11.04AM Don't just fly the flag, fight oppression and injustice, she says.
NGO: British used sedition to silence Gandhi

NGO: British used sedition to silence Gandhi

Proham reminds gov't they are using same law to stifle legitimate discussion.
'Rakyat disappointed with both BN, Pakatan'

'Rakyat disappointed with both BN, Pakatan'

Politicians seem to have dashed voters' initial high hopes for change.
Going beyond the Merdeka mirage

Going beyond the Merdeka mirage

COMMENT We celebrate Merdeka but rarely remember the true reasons why.
Guan Eng's house hit by Molotov cocktail

Guan Eng's house hit by Molotov cocktail

The Penang CM gets a very nasty surprise just minutes before Merdeka.