Archive - 17 September 2014

Amid rift, top Pakatan leaders to skip muktamar

Amid rift, top Pakatan leaders to skip muktamar

PKR, DAP are expected to be represented by their veeps and state leaders.
Slain manager's mum turns to Najib for justice

Slain manager's mum turns to Najib for justice

She claims there has been miscarriage of justice and wants PM to intervene.
China to import M’sian durians worth RM2mil a month

China to import M’sian durians worth RM2mil a month

Frozen durians have received an overwhelming response from the Chinese.
Legoland M’sia builds RM6mil Star Wars model display

Legoland M’sia builds RM6mil Star Wars model display

The Lego Star Wars Miniland Model Display was launched on Sept 15, 2014.
Al Jazeera sedition report not censored

Al Jazeera sedition report not censored

So says TV station source as speculation spreads on why Part 2 was not aired.
Sorry no cure, says Umno man of Negaraku rant

Sorry no cure, says Umno man of Negaraku rant

DAP leaders often say things and then say sorry after an outrage, Puad says.
To raise (or not) interest rates

To raise (or not) interest rates

KINIBIZ Tiger thinks the last interest rate rise in July was unwarranted.
Ex-Selangor MB tells PKR to give sultan more names

Ex-Selangor MB tells PKR to give sultan more names

Muhammad also claims that Wan Azizah is 'overqualified' for the post.
Report on flight over volcano untrue, says airline

Report on flight over volcano untrue, says airline

The satire website World News Daily said a MAS flight was forced to land after flying over an active volcano.
Sabah churches move off secession clamour

Sabah churches move off secession clamour

COMMENT Address the litany of grievances  raised over the years, they demand.
PKR: Higher intake due to public pressure

PKR: Higher intake due to public pressure

The ministry defends itself, says that it cannot cater for all who excels. 
Only three M’sian MH17 victims yet to be identified

Only three M’sian MH17 victims yet to be identified

FREE MH17 Remains of 40 have been identified, Hishammuddin tweets.
Uthaya to be freed on Oct 3 as sentence slashed

Uthaya to be freed on Oct 3 as sentence slashed

UPDATED 5.28PM But the Court of Appeal upholds his sedition conviction.
Minister mocks Anwar's trail of 'destruction'

Minister mocks Anwar's trail of 'destruction'

First it was Umno and now PAS is in turmoil, says Abdul Rahman Dahlan.
2014-09-18

2014-09-18

Leaked UPSR papers a grandeur exposed as porn

Leaked UPSR papers a grandeur exposed as porn

Everyone knew the emperor was without clothes, but it took the innocence of a small boy to say that the emperor was really naked. Alas, the child exposed the corruption of our society simply by pointing out the empty vanity of the whole situation.
2014-09-17

2014-09-17

Replace degazetted Malay reserves, says Perkasa

Replace degazetted Malay reserves, says Perkasa

UPDATED 7.16PM From 50 pct of land to only 12 pct, claims Ibrahim Ali.
Apex court tells Papagomo to pay RM300,000

Apex court tells Papagomo to pay RM300,000

UPDATED 5.30PM It affirms Wan Muhammad Azri is the notorious blogger.
Dress Islamic way for Allah's protection, MAS told

Dress Islamic way for Allah's protection, MAS told

MUKTAMAR For Allah's protection, after the two MAS disasters, says a Youth resolution.
Activist's family fears repeat of police ordeal

Activist's family fears repeat of police ordeal

Ali Abd Jalil's twin claims he was placed with serious offenders.
NST loses appeal on RM150k defamation suit

NST loses appeal on RM150k defamation suit

UPDATED 2.55PM Court of Appeal orders it to pay the sum for defaming Rosli Dahlan.
Mat Sabu defender gets heat from Youth reps

Mat Sabu defender gets heat from Youth reps

UPDATED 6.05PM MUKTAMAR Azizan's call draws criticism from delegates.
Haze blankets M'sia, two areas record unhealthy API

Haze blankets M'sia, two areas record unhealthy API

Three areas in Sarawak were experiencing unhealthy levels of haze.
'Queens ruled in Acheh, so Azizah can be MB'

'Queens ruled in Acheh, so Azizah can be MB'

UPDATED 2.10PM NGOs use this as the basis for backing Wan Azizah for MB.
Constitutionality of Sedition Act challenged

Constitutionality of Sedition Act challenged

UPDATED 2.55PM Azmi wants High Court to determine if colonial law is still valid.
PAS Youth delegate opens fire on Anwar

PAS Youth delegate opens fire on Anwar

UPDATED 1.45PM MUKTAMAR The rep says Anwar never seeks consensus.
Malaysia among the worst for rights of workers

Malaysia among the worst for rights of workers

UPDATED 2.05PM This is according to Global Rights Index of the ITUC.
Three teachers remanded over UPSR papers leak

Three teachers remanded over UPSR papers leak

Magistrate Nur Dahlia Azmi issued the order, with effect from today, against the three.
'Forced labour' rife in electronics factories

'Forced labour' rife in electronics factories

Verite did not single out any companies in its report, released today.
Youth delegates see red over chief's speech

Youth delegates see red over chief's speech

UPDATED 6.10PM MUKTAMAR Suhaizan comes under fire for his policy speech.
Ulama chief omits 'don't change MB' from speech

Ulama chief omits 'don't change MB' from speech

UPDATED 6.14PM MUKTAMAR He later says it was not meant to be taken literally.
Four snakes and an iguana seized in house in Malacca

Four snakes and an iguana seized in house in Malacca

The house owner failed to produce valid documents for each animal.
Sighting of Zulhijjah new moon on Sept 24

Sighting of Zulhijjah new moon on Sept 24

The Conference of Rulers agreed that the method is based on sighting, calculation.
'Restore Sabah, Sarawak as equal partners'

'Restore Sabah, Sarawak as equal partners'

We are not just '12th and 13th states of the federation', says Star Sabah.
What for, Abdul Rahman Dahlan?

What for, Abdul Rahman Dahlan?

Recently, I was seriously thinking about moving from Kuala Lumpur to Penang after reading and being told about the progress and development brought to the state by the DAP.
Haron Din wants ties with Pakatan reviewed

Haron Din wants ties with Pakatan reviewed

UPDATED 2.15PM MUKTAMAR He says there is 'slander every day'.
Orang Asli arrested for defending ancestral land

Orang Asli arrested for defending ancestral land

UPDATED 4.12PM Altercation over claims ancestral land used for a Hindu temple.
Khalid may get vote of confidence, by default

Khalid may get vote of confidence, by default

That is, if Selangor budget is okayed in November, says think-tank Ideas CEO.
Mat Sabu throws down the gauntlet at ulama

Mat Sabu throws down the gauntlet at ulama

FREE YOURSAY ‘For the first time, the moderates have come out in the open.’
The Kota Kinabalu Declaration

The Kota Kinabalu Declaration

THE KOTA KINABALU DECLARATION
 
In the name of God; the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, may the peace of Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour and may the blessings of Almighty God be upon the nation of Malaysia and all glory, power and majesty be unto Him, who alone is worthy to be worshiped.
Failing to get fundamentals right on education

Failing to get fundamentals right on education

FREE YOURSAY ‘One of world’s best - if DPM is not embarrassed by the statement, I am.’
Umno Youth files report on Kelantan PAS info chief

Umno Youth files report on Kelantan PAS info chief

PAS man's claims of oil royalty paid over Songkhla's oil landings are seditious.
For Perkasa, giving 'fatherly advice' exempted

For Perkasa, giving 'fatherly advice' exempted

FREE YOURSAY ‘I’m sure Perkasa would be equally tolerant if made by others.’
Umno Youth files report on K'tan PAS info chief

Umno Youth files report on K'tan PAS info chief

Allegations of seditious talk by PAS man on oil royalty paid to Thailand   for oil landings.
Can PhD holder Zahid rebut Zaid?

Can PhD holder Zahid rebut Zaid?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Zaid, do you seriously think he can give you a coherent response?’
Federalism impedes BN MBs' powers, says scholar

Federalism impedes BN MBs' powers, says scholar

BN usually prevails and has ultimate veto power over MBs due to party discipline.
PM: Sarawak's oil royalty to be discussed 'as family'

PM: Sarawak's oil royalty to be discussed 'as family'

He says this of Sarawak's demand for higher royalty in Miri last night.
Secession a foolish idea, says Sarawak CM

Secession a foolish idea, says Sarawak CM

The majority of the people want to stay in the federation, says Adenan Satem.
Gov't aims to sow fear with 'shhhedition' blitz

Gov't aims to sow fear with 'shhhedition' blitz

COMMENT PM is taking a leaf out of Dr M's 'Dictatorship for Dummies'.
KTMB continues witch-hunt, sacks more unionists

KTMB continues witch-hunt, sacks more unionists

Union fears more sackings for hundreds who picketed, wants PM to intervene.
UN concerned over 'arbitrary' sedition swoop

UN concerned over 'arbitrary' sedition swoop

It urges the gov’t to halt action under the Act and drop all charges preferred.
Brickbats for Sarawak DAP chief over Negaraku rant

Brickbats for Sarawak DAP chief over Negaraku rant

Chong describes playing of the anthem in cinemas as ‘a disgrace’ but later...
Malays are lazy? No, they lack motivation

Malays are lazy? No, they lack motivation

Dr Mahathir Mohamad has had a profound influence on our country.