Archive - 6 September 2014

Now preacher who slams cops probed for sedition

Now preacher who slams cops probed for sedition

He allegedly ticked off the police on the PPS issue during Friday sermon.
Ex-senator’s rape remark sparks Twitter storm

Ex-senator’s rape remark sparks Twitter storm

Akbar Ali’s comment against Latheefa Koya invites a torrent of criticism.
Safwan slams Najib in wake of jail sentence

Safwan slams Najib in wake of jail sentence

'Academicians, journalists and even social activists are being persecuted.'
Retain and amend Sedition Act, says former CJ

Retain and amend Sedition Act, says former CJ

But Abdul Hamid Mohamad says inciting against the gov’t should be removed.
In solidarity with fellow journalist Susan Loone

In solidarity with fellow journalist Susan Loone

Memorandum to Datuk Wira Abdul Rahim Hanafi, Penang Chief Police Officer
Hadi runs down Azizah, says she can't do MB's job

Hadi runs down Azizah, says she can't do MB's job

The PAS president practically accuses her of keeping mum in Parliament.
Only two entry points by air for haj pilgrims

Only two entry points by air for haj pilgrims

Arab News says more than 101,000 pilgrims had arrived in the kingdom by Thursday.
‘Malaysia against ISIS as it does no justice to Islam’

‘Malaysia against ISIS as it does no justice to Islam’

'ISIS is a misnomer. It does not do justice to Islam,' says Najib Abdul Razak.
Ex-CJ: Only Malays truly fought for independence

Ex-CJ: Only Malays truly fought for independence

Other races joined in only to protect their interests, claims Abdul Hamid.
PAS CC not needed for deciding on MB, says Hadi

PAS CC not needed for deciding on MB, says Hadi

The party president says this had always been the precedent in the past.
Najib reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment in TPPA talks

Najib reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment in TPPA talks

'Malaysia wants to be part of it,' says the prime minister.
Malaysia, Australia to give RM180mil for search

Malaysia, Australia to give RM180mil for search

MH370 FREE Abbott says this was part of new underwater search phase.
‘PasMa may pave way for a PAS splinter party’

‘PasMa may pave way for a PAS splinter party’

‘Our main role is to save Pakatan from breaking apart,’ says its chief Phahrolrazi.
No-nonsense Hadi tells dissenters to quit PAS

No-nonsense Hadi tells dissenters to quit PAS

The party president likened those still in the party to mosquitoes.
Penang gov’t denies RM1.5bil allocation for PPS

Penang gov’t denies RM1.5bil allocation for PPS

'Our state reserve fund is only RM1.2bil, (so) how could we allocate RM1.5bil?'
Hold a referendum on future of Sedition Act

Hold a referendum on future of Sedition Act

Two years ago, our beloved prime minister vowed that he will repeal the Sedition Act 1948 and replace it with a National Harmony Act. Fast forward two years and we're still clinging on to a promise (or a re-promise if you will) although there have been positive signs that the National Harmony Bill is slowly but surely getting ready for tabling.
Vehicles to be cheaper due to GST, says group

Vehicles to be cheaper due to GST, says group

The SST of 10pct will be abolished and replaced with the GST which is set at 6pct.
PAS to announce P Kubor candidate on Sept 11

PAS to announce P Kubor candidate on Sept 11

Other than holding ceramah, the party last night launched its by-election HQ.
Mukhriz: Dr M’s flak made out of love for leaders

Mukhriz: Dr M’s flak made out of love for leaders

'Only those who loved a person would criticise the person concerned.'
Zen and the migrant’s art of culinary excellence

Zen and the migrant’s art of culinary excellence

COMMENT Culinary excellence is a journey - every step is a destination.
MP: Grassroots can't call the shots in Sedition Act

MP: Grassroots can't call the shots in Sedition Act

A party survey says Umno divisions nationwide want Sedition Act to stay.
Gerakan revels at Perkasa plan to ‘abandon BN’

Gerakan revels at Perkasa plan to ‘abandon BN’

‘Gerakan Youth welcomes Ibrahim Ali’s statement,’ says Tan Keng Liang.
Perkasa sharpens knives against PM over sedition

Perkasa sharpens knives against PM over sedition

Its sec-gen Syed Hassan likens Najib to a Pakatan Rakyat prime minister.
Railwaymen awaiting KTMB axe for picketing

Railwaymen awaiting KTMB axe for picketing

Their ex-chief, mulling over legal action against KTMB, believes union can win.     
‘Never before railwaymen sacked for picketing’

‘Never before railwaymen sacked for picketing’

‘There was once when we had a picket for 23 days and no one was sacked.’
Malacca PAS up in arms over bulldozing of MB list

Malacca PAS up in arms over bulldozing of MB list

‘Central committee was sidelined,’ says state PAS commissioner.
All things being unequal - Wan Azizah as MB

All things being unequal - Wan Azizah as MB

COMMENT Internalised misogyny and sexism affect gender politics in Malaysia.
Time for Pakatan old guard to go

Time for Pakatan old guard to go

COMMENT The MB saga is a disaster, those responsible should leave.
Sarawak PKR launches anti-sedition law drive

Sarawak PKR launches anti-sedition law drive

With heads still stuck in legal sand of 1948, it's too comforting to pull out.
Villagers refute claim Baram dam key to growth

Villagers refute claim Baram dam key to growth

They are steaming at their penghulu for claiming to speak for them.
Just admit it, MACC at fault in Teoh’s case

Just admit it, MACC at fault in Teoh’s case

FREE YOURSAY 'Don't just collect gaji buta by asking the police and AG to act.'
Activist Safwan should be lauded, not jailed

Activist Safwan should be lauded, not jailed

FREE YOURSAY ‘Didn’t Zahid say a threat is not a crime if it is not carried out?’
Betrayal and deceit in House of Pakatan

Betrayal and deceit in House of Pakatan

FREE YOURSAY ‘It is high time PKR and DAP drop PAS from the coalition.’
So who murdered Teoh Beng Hock?

So who murdered Teoh Beng Hock?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Who were those last seen with TBH when he was alive?’
PAS leader explains Hadi's bid to poach Azmin

PAS leader explains Hadi's bid to poach Azmin

INTERVIEW If PKR can ‘steal’ two PAS state reps, Hadi feared an even bigger betrayal.