Archive - 5 September 2014

Umno divisions want Sedition Act to stay

Umno divisions want Sedition Act to stay

An Umno survey also shows that they want ISA back, Shahidan says.
With over-development, nothing is sacred in Penang

With over-development, nothing is sacred in Penang

CAP and SAM are concerned that Penang is losing its charm due to over-development.
Sedition sure beats sedation

Sedition sure beats sedation

Najb well knows what good gov’t should be.
A picnic to reclaim the nation

A picnic to reclaim the nation

Only the rakyat can save Malaysia, says Negara-ku in announcing it M'sia Day picnic.
Home Ministry denies settling up intelligence unit

Home Ministry denies settling up intelligence unit

The ministry was advising the people not to be easily tricked by parties using such authority cards.
PM: Online freedom stays, but be responsible

PM: Online freedom stays, but be responsible

Najib also reiterates that the Sedition Act will be replaced with the Harmony Act.
Ibrahim Ali says 'no' to BN if Sedition Act abolished

Ibrahim Ali says 'no' to BN if Sedition Act abolished

UPDATED 7.50PM I will not vote for the BN if the Act is abolished, says Perkasa boss.
2014-09-05

2014-09-05

Apologise to Mkini journo, NUJ urges police

Apologise to Mkini journo, NUJ urges police

UPDATED 6.30PM Journalists' union says the law was wrongly applied.
Ketum to be gazetted under Dangerous Drugs Act

Ketum to be gazetted under Dangerous Drugs Act

The abuse of ketum leaves prior to this was placed under the Poisons Act 1952.
Police to screen all PPS members, says Zahid

Police to screen all PPS members, says Zahid

There is no need for the setting-up of other security bodies, he says.
Muhyiddin defends PPS detention

Muhyiddin defends PPS detention

He says the action taken by the police was not done arbitrarily.
UMLS to sit out pro-Azmi rally to remain 'impartial'

UMLS to sit out pro-Azmi rally to remain 'impartial'

The law society received severe backlash for opting out of the rally next Wednesday.
Varsity student to be charged with sedition

Varsity student to be charged with sedition

Ali Abdul Jalil will be charged with 'insulting sultan', says his lawyer.
Don't interfere in our affairs, PAS tells Pakatan

Don't interfere in our affairs, PAS tells Pakatan

There are things we agree on, and things that we don't says veep Tuan Ibrahim.
‘EPF not part of proposed mega-bank merger talks’

‘EPF not part of proposed mega-bank merger talks’

The banks involved are CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, RHB Capital Bhd and MBSB.
Students protest with corpse effigy at KDN

Students protest with corpse effigy at KDN

 Students protested at the Home Ministry today with an effigy of a corpse.
Tow truck driver gets death for Najadi’s murder

Tow truck driver gets death for Najadi’s murder

He was also charged with attempting to murder Cheong at the same place and time.
Time to break silence on sedition swoop, PM told

Time to break silence on sedition swoop, PM told

Think-tanks say PM should show gov't not bowing to right-wing pressure.
BN to name P Kubor candidate on Sept 10

BN to name P Kubor candidate on Sept 10

DPM says the party would take into account the views of the electorate.
Najib's hollow lip-service to 1Malaysia slogan

Najib's hollow lip-service to 1Malaysia slogan

PKR urges the PM to break his deafening silence, for the country’s sake.
Minister: Up to AG, police to act on Teoh case

Minister: Up to AG, police to act on Teoh case

UPDATED 7.40PM MACC will cooperate with the authorities, says Paul Low.
Teddy bears, tea cups grim reminders of missing MH370

Teddy bears, tea cups grim reminders of missing MH370

MH370 FREE Loved ones derive what comfort they can from what’s left behind.
Lifting up those who lift the nation

Lifting up those who lift the nation

Many of us take the profession of educators and the very importance of quality education for granted. Nations are built upon the shoulders of teachers. We can ask any successful person in the world to deny it and none of them ever will. Education is one form or another an integral part of their success.
PAS syura council behind Azizah, Azmin omission

PAS syura council behind Azizah, Azmin omission

Yes, says the council. As the highest body in PAS, it decided on new names.
British police want victims to ‘solve own crimes’

British police want victims to ‘solve own crimes’

These offences are on the verge of being decriminalised, warns the inspectorate.
Beng Hock's sister gives PM three-day ultimatum

Beng Hock's sister gives PM three-day ultimatum

UPDATED 3.30PM Teoh Lee Lan wants pledge to act on MACC to be carried out.
Wife overwhelmed by Safwan's jail term

Wife overwhelmed by Safwan's jail term

Mastura Abu Bakar is broken-hearted but courageous over the 10-months’ jail term.
Dutch board to issue early report on Tuesday

Dutch board to issue early report on Tuesday

MH17 FREE The report would be available on its website at 10am Amsterdam time.
Merdeka in a multiracial and multi-religious Malaysia

Merdeka in a multiracial and multi-religious Malaysia

We are happy that all Malaysians celebrated the 57th anniversary of Merdeka. Looking back, we have done well especially in physical and economic development. One must admit that it is not easy to govern a multiracial, multicultural and multi-religious country like ours. It is a fine-balancing act of catering to the needs and sensitivities of all races.
'Report fearlessly, for we are behind you'

'Report fearlessly, for we are behind you'

UPDATED 1.40PM New 'abolish sedition' group tells journalists to brave the dragnet.
Najib’s White Terror

Najib’s White Terror

The choice now cannot be starker.
'Hadi Move' rocks PAS and PKR, threatens split

'Hadi Move' rocks PAS and PKR, threatens split

UPDATED 4.45PM ANALYSIS Two lists for MB post shocks its leaders as well.
Nufam extends gratitude to everyone involved

Nufam extends gratitude to everyone involved

The National Union of Flight Attendants Malaysia (Nufam) would like to express its gratitude to the Malaysian government and those involved in helping the MH17 families in the arrangements to bring their loved ones home.
300 academicians show solidarity with Azmi

300 academicians show solidarity with Azmi

UPDATED 3.01PM His only crime is sharing professional expertise, says group.
Umno: Is Guan Eng building an army?

Umno: Is Guan Eng building an army?

The CM is also labelled as ‘arrogant’ and accused of behaving like a ‘thug’.
No attempts to topple Hadi, says PAS leader

No attempts to topple Hadi, says PAS leader

INTERVIEW Khalid Samad says this impression is given by ‘regimented ulama’.
Ex-militant: Malaysians in Syria 'caught in euphoria'

Ex-militant: Malaysians in Syria 'caught in euphoria'

Those going to fight with ISIS merely want to experience battle, says Nasir Abas.
Mat Sabu: No knowledge of three MB candidates

Mat Sabu: No knowledge of three MB candidates

UPDATED 1.35PM As far as CWC knows, only Wan Azizah and Azmin's names...
Court overturns open verdict on Beng Hock

Court overturns open verdict on Beng Hock

UPDATED 12.17PM LIVE Justice Mah rules out suicide as the cause of death.
Activist Safwan gets 10 months' jail for sedition

Activist Safwan gets 10 months' jail for sedition

UPDATED 2.12PM He is found to have made a seditious speech last year.
Saifuddin: Urge PM to repeal Sedition Act

Saifuddin: Urge PM to repeal Sedition Act

Ex-deputy minister urges intellectuals to break their silence, join the people.
If only one has majority, other names not needed

If only one has majority, other names not needed

FREE YOURSAY ‘It does not make any sense for sultan to ask for more than one name.’
World bodies: Sedition use 'clear crackdown'

World bodies: Sedition use 'clear crackdown'

UPDATED 11.19AM Amnesty urges Najib to honour vow, ICJ says it's a breach...
‘PAS’ deceit over Selangor MB unforgivable’

‘PAS’ deceit over Selangor MB unforgivable’

FREE YOURSAY ‘Pakatan, bite the bullet and prepare for GE14 without PAS.’
'Impose moratorium on Sedition Act if PM sincere'

'Impose moratorium on Sedition Act if PM sincere'

Ambiga says as Najib promised to repeal the Act, the PM should stop using it.
Temerloh Orang Asli cry foul over Felda land grab

Temerloh Orang Asli cry foul over Felda land grab

Felda has taken the land and handed it over to a banana plantation.
Enough, PAS need not play with words

Enough, PAS need not play with words

FREE YOURSAY 'You've shown your true colours - zero integrity and credibility.'
Ambiga slams NUJ for silence on sedition dragnet

Ambiga slams NUJ for silence on sedition dragnet

‘Do any of them (those arrested for sedition) look like criminals to you?’
Photo association denies kin wanted privacy

Photo association denies kin wanted privacy

MH17 FREE They want action on man who punched NST cameraman at funeral.
Mkini journalist a victim of selective persecution

Mkini journalist a victim of selective persecution

FREE YOURSAY ‘In Bolehland, only those who speak or write the truth get nabbed.’