Archive - 10 September 2014

MB's lawyer clarifies report on Bank Islam issue

MB's lawyer clarifies report on Bank Islam issue

MB's lawyer has written to Bank Islam but have yet to get consent to disclose deal details.
PKR denies reports, didn't discuss MB candidates

PKR denies reports, didn't discuss MB candidates

Sec-gen Saifuddin says the issue was not raised in PKR's politburo meeting.
In another salvo, Dr M takes stab at 1MDB

In another salvo, Dr M takes stab at 1MDB

UPDATED 10.06PM ‘The money for 1MDB is not from the country’s surplus...’
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Malaysian police probe teen over puppy-abuse video

Malaysian police probe teen over puppy-abuse video

'I’m going to ask the judge to sentence him to community service in an MIAR shelter.'
UPSR Science exam postponed to Sept 30 over leak

UPSR Science exam postponed to Sept 30 over leak

A probe showed that the questions for the papers had been circulated over social media.
College uses us as 'cheap labour', say int'l students

College uses us as 'cheap labour', say int'l students

But Greencity International College denies this, and other claims of abuse.
Abide by sultan's choice, PAS Youth tells PKR, DAP

Abide by sultan's choice, PAS Youth tells PKR, DAP

Accept person sultan picks as long as the person is from Pakatan, says Suhaizan Kaiat.
BN names ex-Education Dept man for P Kubor

BN names ex-Education Dept man for P Kubor

UPDATED 7.20PM Former education officer Mat Razi Mat Ail will carry the BN flag.
Drop charges against law don, Bar Council urges AG

Drop charges against law don, Bar Council urges AG

Its chief Christopher Leong says Gani should do this after review is complete.
Three detained for up to two years for 'secession'

Three detained for up to two years for 'secession'

They are held under the Prevention of Crime Act, for joining the Sulu sultanate group.
End Hindustani drama, PAS man tells PKR

End Hindustani drama, PAS man tells PKR

'Wan Azizah is model wife but her leadership skills are far from exemplary.'
SUPP demands Sarawak cabinet sacks Wong, Jerip

SUPP demands Sarawak cabinet sacks Wong, Jerip

Why are the two no more with Sarawak United People’s Party still retained, it asks.
Najib to make first official visit to Azerbaijan

Najib to make first official visit to Azerbaijan

Malaysia and Azerbaijan established diplomatic ties in 1995.
AirAsia willing to take in laid-off MAS staff

AirAsia willing to take in laid-off MAS staff

About 50 percent of AirAsia’s employees were formerly with MAS.
PAS tit-for-tat continues as lawyer bites back

PAS tit-for-tat continues as lawyer bites back

UPDATED 5.55PM Wan Rohimi Wan Daud rebuts the PAS legal bureau.
Anwar hits pause button pending ruler's reply

Anwar hits pause button pending ruler's reply

UPDATED 7.39PM He'll wait for palace response to PKR's letter before...
'Not following lists against spirit of Nizar vs Zambry'

'Not following lists against spirit of Nizar vs Zambry'

Law don Gurdial S Nijar says the criteria for naming an MB are spelt out clearly.
Small group in Penang shows solidarity with Azmi

Small group in Penang shows solidarity with Azmi

However, they were told to take their rally outside the USM grounds.
PAS: To mend rift, respect our right to reject Azizah

PAS: To mend rift, respect our right to reject Azizah

Nik Abduh says if Pakatan respects this, then ties may return to normal.
Direct local elections under threat in Indonesia

Direct local elections under threat in Indonesia

It would be impossible for leaders like Joko Widodo to emerge under an indirect election system.
Nine Indonesian provinces prone to forest fires

Nine Indonesian provinces prone to forest fires

Arief Yuwono says these provinces need to prepare preventive measures.
Khalid: Disregard rumours a new MB to be sworn in

Khalid: Disregard rumours a new MB to be sworn in

UPDATED 4PM The MB says the Selangor palace customarily gives ample notice.
Those top ostriches at MAS...

Those top ostriches at MAS...

You don't need to be a Michael Porter or Henry Mintzberg or one of those McKinsey MBAs to tell you why MAS is in such a bad shape!
Damn the dam protest in front of KLCC

Damn the dam protest in front of KLCC

They say the proposed Baram Dam will displace 20,000 people.
Splinters don't last in our politics

Splinters don't last in our politics

COMMENT New NGO PasMa should not become a PAS breakaway party.
Probe into PPS to take some time, says IGP

Probe into PPS to take some time, says IGP

This was due to the large number of members in the entity, he tells reporters.
Did PKR really think through Kajang Move?

Did PKR really think through Kajang Move?

COMMENT U-turn after U-turn... is this the disintegration of Pakatan Rakyat?
500 UM students march for law lecturer

500 UM students march for law lecturer

UPDATED 3.18PM The students also call for Sedition Act to be abolished.
Kelantan Gerakan chairperson sworn in as senator

Kelantan Gerakan chairperson sworn in as senator

Chin, 65, took his oath of office in front of Dewan Negara president Abu Zahar Ujang.
Is the BN up to the task?

Is the BN up to the task?

There is little doubt that the Pakatan Rakyat coalition is in trouble. In comparative terms, the BN has a more solid foundation. It has a decent track record of 57 years, has maintained peace in the country, and has brought significant economic and social development. In short, it has governed the country quite well and should expect continuous support from the rakyat.
Beng Hock verdict a turning point for judiciary?

Beng Hock verdict a turning point for judiciary?

COMMENT Stand firm so that there is no interference with the judicial process.
IGP ordered to get child back or answer to court

IGP ordered to get child back or answer to court

UPDATED 2.10PM Khalid has until Friday to arrest Ridhuan and retrieve Prasana.
Nik Aziz 'shivers in fear', son blasts 'traitor' PKR

Nik Aziz 'shivers in fear', son blasts 'traitor' PKR

PAS spiritual leader rattled by the sultan's admonishment, his son defends Hadi.
Crime index in Malacca drops in first eight months

Crime index in Malacca drops in first eight months

State police chief says 2,412 cases were reported in the first eight months.
Bernas buys 200k tonnes of rice from Thai exporters

Bernas buys 200k tonnes of rice from Thai exporters

The rice was fresh grains from the current 2014 off-season crop.
All 57 Malaysians in flood-hit Kashmir on way home

All 57 Malaysians in flood-hit Kashmir on way home

The floods which struck the Himalayan region have so far claimed more than 400 lives
Two PPS members among three charged with affray

Two PPS members among three charged with affray

They are accused of having engaged in a fist fight in front of the Farlim Market.
Apple storms back with smartwatch, new iPhones

Apple storms back with smartwatch, new iPhones

Tim Cook reveals new products for the 'next chapter in Apple’s story'.
IGP and AG allowed to intervene in Deepa's case

IGP and AG allowed to intervene in Deepa's case

UPDATED 10.48PM A similar case involving Indira Gandhi is also being heard.
Let’s have Najib-Rosmah vs Dyana-Yammy debate

Let’s have Najib-Rosmah vs Dyana-Yammy debate

FREE YOURSAY ‘Dyana is a creation of Umno Baru... an unintended consequence.’
Let 'Anwarinas' in PAS form party, says Isma chief

Let 'Anwarinas' in PAS form party, says Isma chief

This group must prove that they can survive with their progressive mindset.
Majority support of House is the pivotal criteria

Majority support of House is the pivotal criteria

FREE YOURSAY ‘And isn't it obvious Azizah commands that support?’
Why not pick one of the 56 from the hat?

Why not pick one of the 56 from the hat?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why the charade of nominations? In fact, why elections?’
Will PAS survive the Selangor MB row?

Will PAS survive the Selangor MB row?

COMMENT The oldest party in the Pakatan coalition is deeply divided over the issue.
KTMB sacks eight more unionists over picket

KTMB sacks eight more unionists over picket

Fifteen more picketeers were suspended in the clampdown. 
Drop action against Loone, urges press watchdog

Drop action against Loone, urges press watchdog

She should not be punished for reporting what interviewees say, says RSF.
MB's lawyer: Bank Islam yet to consent to disclosure

MB's lawyer: Bank Islam yet to consent to disclosure

UPDATED 10.33PM Disclosure requires the consent of both parties, the lawyer says.
Gov't gives nod to sturgeon fish farm

Gov't gives nod to sturgeon fish farm

The project to rear sturgeon fish near national park can go on. 
Preacher arrested in Sedition Act crackdown

Preacher arrested in Sedition Act crackdown

UPDATED 6.10PM Wan Ji pleads not guilty, released after bail posted.