Archive - 1 September 2014

Police view CCTV footage at Penang CM’s residence

Police view CCTV footage at Penang CM’s residence

The recording showed a man on a motorcycle stopping in front of Lim's residence.
Police chief won't forgive those who insult him

Police chief won't forgive those who insult him

Khalid Abu Bakar brushes aside an apology from a Twitter user.
Efforts to recover rest of MH17 remains to continue

Efforts to recover rest of MH17 remains to continue

MH17 FREE The undertaking was given by Defence Minister Hishammuddin.
DAP rep Rayer arrested under Societies Act

DAP rep Rayer arrested under Societies Act

UPDATED 6.46PM He says police asked for statement, then said he was arrested.
Pafa deny claims Perak fans were involved in stadium riot

Pafa deny claims Perak fans were involved in stadium riot

The Sarawak Football Association had announced that no tickets were sold to Perak fans.
Indonesian governor gets four years’ jail in bribery case

Indonesian governor gets four years’ jail in bribery case

The bribe was intended to persuade the Constitutional Court to order repeat elections.
Najib bowing to Dr M with recent crackdowns?

Najib bowing to Dr M with recent crackdowns?

UPDATED 5.45PM Sedition charges may be PM's response to humiliation, says PSM.
Singapore art collective defends ‘kill stray cats’ flyer

Singapore art collective defends ‘kill stray cats’ flyer

The collective said that the performances were meant to 'explore the theme of evilness'.
Sedition dragnet includes academia now

Sedition dragnet includes academia now

UPDATED 5.27PM Law lecturer Azmi Sharom set to be charged tomorrow.
Each man must inevitably reap what he sows

Each man must inevitably reap what he sows

We’ve all heard that “each man must inevitably reap what he sows”. The Bible says the same thing in Galatians 6:7: “For whatever a man is sowing, this he will also reap”. Karma, the central Buddhist teaching, tells us that each act we do, kind or unkind, eventually comes back to us.
See you in court, PAS Youth tells home minister

See you in court, PAS Youth tells home minister

UPDATED 5.30PM Suhaizan’s response if Zahid moves against wing’s Unit Amal.
Crackdown on Sabah secessionists coming

Crackdown on Sabah secessionists coming

UPDATED 4PM ‘We have identified them... we'll announce,’ says the home minister.
DAP exco man freed after night in lock-up

DAP exco man freed after night in lock-up

UPDATED 6.35PM The detainees will be released, temporarily, on police bail today.
‘I ain’t no chicken farmer’

‘I ain’t no chicken farmer’

Torn from my vigilant duties at the border
Guarding against entry of seditious ashes
For Negara and Merdeka I restored order
By arresting those purple-dressed pipi-ess
Penang suspends PPS pending court challenge

Penang suspends PPS pending court challenge

UPDATED 8.15PM Exco says activities will cease until court decides.
AirAsia offers low fares to domestic, international routes

AirAsia offers low fares to domestic, international routes

It said all-in-fares for domestic destinations were from as low as RM37 one-way.
Jakim personnel return from the Netherlands

Jakim personnel return from the Netherlands

MH17 FREE They had to endure the transition from hot weather to cold.
Zahid: PAS' Unit Amal to face action as well

Zahid: PAS' Unit Amal to face action as well

UPDATED 3.13PM ‘I'm sure police will act on Unit Amal’, says the home minister.
Close ranks around Wan Azizah as Selangor MB

Close ranks around Wan Azizah as Selangor MB

COMMENT it is not only the PKR president whose mettle is being tested.
'Azizah must be appointed based on 1992 royal deal'

'Azizah must be appointed based on 1992 royal deal'

UPDATED 4.20PM Aziz Bari says rulers bound by declaration signed that year.
How strong is the Merdeka Spirit?

How strong is the Merdeka Spirit?

As a proud moderate Malaysian I celebrated our 57th Merdeka with gratitude and loyalty to my country Malaysia.
Three PPS members 'test positive for drugs'

Three PPS members 'test positive for drugs'

UPDATED 3.40PM They are on police wanted list, English daily reports.
All Pakatan women's wings back Wan Azizah

All Pakatan women's wings back Wan Azizah

PKR, DAP and PAS women's wings want Wan Azizah as the next MB.
Stop 'fishing' our reps to sign SDs, warns Selangor PAS

Stop 'fishing' our reps to sign SDs, warns Selangor PAS

UPDATED 2.20PM 'The party will reveal the lobbyists if this game is not stopped.'
Mecca clock tower open to visitors after haj

Mecca clock tower open to visitors after haj

The complex is located near the Kaaba, also known as the Sacred House.
Ebola outbreak hits Thai rice exporters

Ebola outbreak hits Thai rice exporters

This is because ships refuse to sail to ports in the afflicted countries.
'IGP showed contempt for Najib’s Merdeka message'

'IGP showed contempt for Najib’s Merdeka message'

UPDATED 2.10PM Lim Kit Siang says Penang mass arrests incident was an 'infamy'.
DAP rep: Johor MB misled state assembly

DAP rep: Johor MB misled state assembly

UPDATED 1.10PM He misled assembly on nod for Dana Johor 'buy-back', says Tan.
Khairy: Sedition charges not 'political pressure'

Khairy: Sedition charges not 'political pressure'

UPDATED 12.05PM 'There were no new laws that can be used,' he says.
All Malaysian pilgrims well, says Tabung Haji

All Malaysian pilgrims well, says Tabung Haji

Mohd Zawawi Bostam says only a small number had coughs and normal illnesses.
When will I be arrested, Guan Eng asks IGP

When will I be arrested, Guan Eng asks IGP

‘I am waiting for him (IGP),’ the Penang chief minister tells reporters.
665 bid to break record for most selfies in an hour

665 bid to break record for most selfies in an hour

Muhammad Hazwan Md Nor, 20, took selfies with at least 10 people per minute.
KJ says PPS dangerous, defends crackdown

KJ says PPS dangerous, defends crackdown

UPDATED 11.45AM He says the PPS has been ‘taking over’ the task of police.
Learn from Sarawak’s harmony

Learn from Sarawak’s harmony

‘Papa Orang Utan’ takes fight to England.
'Gov't has launched Ops Lalang-like campaign'

'Gov't has launched Ops Lalang-like campaign'

Just like in 1987, current arrests 'meant to intimidate the people', says Anwar.
Police are now 'arrest-happy', chides Kula

Police are now 'arrest-happy', chides Kula

He says mass arrests of PPS members tantamount to repression of...
Selangor PAS censures two reps for backing Azizah

Selangor PAS censures two reps for backing Azizah

Saari Sungib and Hasnul Baharuddin to be referred to PAS disciplinary panel.
'No sedition crackdown? PMO, we're not stupid'

'No sedition crackdown? PMO, we're not stupid'

FREE YOURSAY ‘Court only passes judgment. It does not investigate and prosecute.’
Exco man grilled for four hours, treated like 'criminal'

Exco man grilled for four hours, treated like 'criminal'

Phee spent the night in the lock-up with some of his PPS volunteers.
On MAS' woes, will anyone be held accountable?

On MAS' woes, will anyone be held accountable?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Now it looks like a third tragedy is about to afflict MAS.’
Kiwi anti-Lynas activist barred from Malaysia

Kiwi anti-Lynas activist barred from Malaysia

Natalie Lowrey arrived at KLIA2 last night, but could not come in due to blacklist.
Education, not politics, is Malaysia's bane

Education, not politics, is Malaysia's bane

COMMENT In our attempts to educate others, we must first educate ourselves...
PPS can better protect CM from Molotov attack

PPS can better protect CM from Molotov attack

FREE YOURSAY ‘But how to protect the CM’s house? All PPS volunteers are...’
Unforgettable Merdeka for the wrong reasons

Unforgettable Merdeka for the wrong reasons

FREE YOURSAY 'The PPS has been around for many years. Why is the IGP only acting...?'