Archive - 4 September 2014

Facebook post threatens to shoot PM, Hisham

Facebook post threatens to shoot PM, Hisham

The police are probing a Facebook posting which contained the assassination threats.
In latest twist, Azmin, Azizah not in PAS' list

In latest twist, Azmin, Azizah not in PAS' list

EXCLUSIVE UPDATED 11.36PM PAS has refused to reveal who from PKR it proposed.  
2014-09-04

2014-09-04

Body of French tourist found in Pulau Tioman

Body of French tourist found in Pulau Tioman

The body was found about 300 metres from where he was reportedly missing.
Take affirmative action on needs, says law don

Take affirmative action on needs, says law don

UPDATED 8.33PM Race-based affirmative policies should be 'reasonable'.
'Doomsday for PAS if it works with Umno'

'Doomsday for PAS if it works with Umno'

A PAS leader paints a bleak picture should his party join hands with its archrival.
Our leaders have failed us, says NGO Musawah

Our leaders have failed us, says NGO Musawah

UPDATED 8.30PM Zainah Anwar says this is due to failure to denounce extremism.
Minister: Why PPS when there is Rukun Tetangga?

Minister: Why PPS when there is Rukun Tetangga?

He says the Rukun Tetangga Act already includes a voluntary patrol unit.
Thais mourn the death of national artist Thawan

Thais mourn the death of national artist Thawan

Fans remember a man who wanted to elevate art in Thailand.
Mixed claims on remanded 'minister's nephew'

Mixed claims on remanded 'minister's nephew'

Sanjeevan says the man was released but cops say he is still in custody.
Court awards RM300k for wrongful shooting

Court awards RM300k for wrongful shooting

UPDATED 5.15PM Police ticked off for not trying to stop vehicle Norizan was in.
PKR rep's aides probed over 'kangkung' stunt

PKR rep's aides probed over 'kangkung' stunt

UPDATED 4.35 The case has been classified as criminal defamation.
Splash denies water agreement with Khalid

Splash denies water agreement with Khalid

KINIBIZ This contradicts MB Khalid's announcement that takeover will happen next week.
Palace reprimands PKR for disobeying sultan

Palace reprimands PKR for disobeying sultan

The letter contains a reprimand for not submitting more names, say sources.
Umno fights for all races, says info chief

Umno fights for all races, says info chief

Ahmad Maslan says this is enshrined in the party constitution.
PM: Voluntary units should act within ambit of law

PM: Voluntary units should act within ambit of law

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak says all parties are subjected to the country’s laws.
Students blast UM VC's silence over Azmi charge

Students blast UM VC's silence over Azmi charge

It's the VC's job to safeguard university's academic freedom, says Dema.
Even legal opinions are risky, quips Azmi Sharom

Even legal opinions are risky, quips Azmi Sharom

UPDATED 7.05PM The law lecturer has the audience in stitches with his remark...
Deputy CM's constituency 'is most neglected'

Deputy CM's constituency 'is most neglected'

And to think that Alfred Jabu has been representing it for 44 years, says PKR.
DAP MP arrested as PPS crackdown continues

DAP MP arrested as PPS crackdown continues

UPDATED 7.44PM Ng Wei Aik was released on police bail after 7 hours.
Appeal by cabbie linked with Najadi’s murder dismissed

Appeal by cabbie linked with Najadi’s murder dismissed

'The court finds that the Sessions Court judge has not erred in making the decision.'
MP urges forensic audit on MAS’ previous failures

MP urges forensic audit on MAS’ previous failures

Nurul Izzah says this is to determine how and why MAS went wrong.
Academic freedom and use of the Sedition Act

Academic freedom and use of the Sedition Act

Academic freedom. Two big, big words. Noble words. And very difficult to fault.
Book on Taib's 'environs crimes' to be out soon

Book on Taib's 'environs crimes' to be out soon

Penned by BMF's Lukas Straumann, it will be launched in Tokyo on Nov 3.
Singaporean firm under fire over Islamic State flags

Singaporean firm under fire over Islamic State flags

The company owner has since said that he had not realised it would be such a big deal.
Police ask Unit Amal at Pandan Indah to disperse

Police ask Unit Amal at Pandan Indah to disperse

The members had gathered there following complaints of rampant crimes.
PAS admits it nominated own MB candidate

PAS admits it nominated own MB candidate

UPDATED 5.21PM PAS sec-gen says it picked two PKR reps and one from PAS.
NGO: Who is Perkasa to urge Selangor elections?

NGO: Who is Perkasa to urge Selangor elections?

Mipas queries if Perkasa had the support of ‘Chinese and Indian voters’.
Kula to take Low's appointment to apex court

Kula to take Low's appointment to apex court

UPDATED 1.45PM His appeal against unelected minister dismissed today.
Apex court rules for PKR MP in Felda suit

Apex court rules for PKR MP in Felda suit

UPDATED 1.15PM The Federal Court dismisses Felda's appeal in the suit.
Najib: Gov't remains committed to 1Malaysia

Najib: Gov't remains committed to 1Malaysia

He says national unity was imperative for the nation to achieve peace.
No deals with Umno, insists PAS Ulama

No deals with Umno, insists PAS Ulama

 PAS Ulama denies unity talks to keep Khalid as menteri besar.
Bloomberg to return as head of Bloomberg LP

Bloomberg to return as head of Bloomberg LP

Bloomberg started the company in 1981, using a US$10mil severance package.
MACC cripples alcohol, cigarette smugglers

MACC cripples alcohol, cigarette smugglers

A state Customs director is among 22 people arrested in Klang Valley op.
Mkini journo arrested for sedition, quizzed for 9hrs

Mkini journo arrested for sedition, quizzed for 9hrs

FREE UPDATED 11.54PM Susan Loone is released on police bail near midnight.
Pakatan will wobble but not split

Pakatan will wobble but not split

COMMENT Awareness of strength in togetherness overrides strains.
57th Merdeka marks new era of oppression

57th Merdeka marks new era of oppression

Malaysians, regardless of race, religion, region, politics, age or gender must unite to save Malaysia from the New Despotism which showed its ugly face on the 57th Merdeka anniversary.
Jeffrey Kitingan throws down gauntlet at Putrajaya

Jeffrey Kitingan throws down gauntlet at Putrajaya

FREE YOURSAY ‘Who are to be blamed for this state of affairs in Sabah and Sarawak?’
A 'peace' not worth keeping

A 'peace' not worth keeping

COMMENT ‘Malaysia needs the healing power of unity more than ever.’
Is Hindraf heading for another split?

Is Hindraf heading for another split?

COMMENT Aligning with Umno is anathema for Indian Malaysians.
Zahid can attack DAP, but Rayer can’t attack Umno

Zahid can attack DAP, but Rayer can’t attack Umno

FREE YOURSAY ‘Home Minister Zahid, I have as much right to this country as you.’
MH17 preliminary report to be out this month

MH17 preliminary report to be out this month

FREE MH17 The Dutch-based international probe will table the report.
Facebook restored after brief outage

Facebook restored after brief outage

The outage lasted for about 20 minutes and impacted users worldwide.
First group of M’sians to leave Madinah for Makkah

First group of M’sians to leave Madinah for Makkah

They are expected to arrive in Makkah at about 7pm local time Thursday.
Student body split over pro-Azmi rally

Student body split over pro-Azmi rally

UPDATED 2.19PM Meanwhile students slam VC for keeping mum on Azmi.
More reports made over 'slaughtering' postings

More reports made over 'slaughtering' postings

Groups call for action to be taken against Jemaah ISIS Malaysia's FB page.
Journalists now targets in sedition crackdown

Journalists now targets in sedition crackdown

FREE YOURSAY Is 'Coalition of Penang Malay Reps’ registered with ROS?
Zahid didn't say non- Malays 'arrogant' but...

Zahid didn't say non- Malays 'arrogant' but...

He did agree with an Umno leader who said non-Malays are 'insolent'.
Will tweet-averse IGP probe ‘beheading’ posts?

Will tweet-averse IGP probe ‘beheading’ posts?

FREE YOURSAY ‘The police appear too busy arresting politicians and volunteers.’