Archive - 18 September 2014

Selangor crisis all Anwar's fault, survey finds

Selangor crisis all Anwar's fault, survey finds

The survey also finds 18pct felt Hadi was weak in making decision.
All signs point to Azmin as next MB

All signs point to Azmin as next MB

Even PKR insiders say that Anwar will have to bow to the royal decision.
Don't turn 'PAS for all' to 'PAS for PAS'

Don't turn 'PAS for all' to 'PAS for PAS'

MUKTAMAR Delegates make case for continued cooperation with Pakatan.
PAS No 2 insists party will reject Selangor MB post

PAS No 2 insists party will reject Selangor MB post

If it's offered to PAS, Mat Sabu says party will stand by its CC's decision.
Bank Negara keeps interest rates at 3.25pct

Bank Negara keeps interest rates at 3.25pct

KINIBIZ It decides to maintain the benchmark interest rate today.
No decision on GST on petrol, says customs DG

No decision on GST on petrol, says customs DG

This is to clarify an earlier news report saying petrol won't be GST-exempt.
'Budu' in demand in Pengkalan Kubor

'Budu' in demand in Pengkalan Kubor

P KUBOR The customers are unfamiliar faces who are there because of the by-election.
Don't say I control Najib, quips Rosmah

Don't say I control Najib, quips Rosmah

'I don’t tell my husband or you all will say: 'Ah, Rosmah is controlling Najib'.'
Is this Umno's AGM, asks PKR sec-gen in tweet

Is this Umno's AGM, asks PKR sec-gen in tweet

Saifuddin unleashes a slew of tweets which seem to target Hadi and his men.
Couple loses suit against Syabas over water quality

Couple loses suit against Syabas over water quality

Justice Rosnaini however allows Syabas’ counter-claim against the couple.
GST won’t affect jewellery industry, says union

GST won’t affect jewellery industry, says union

'After two years the country’s jewellery industry will return to normal.'
Delegate slams Youth wing walkout on Mat Sabu

Delegate slams Youth wing walkout on Mat Sabu

MUKTAMAR Zulkifli Yacob says it has never happened in PAS' history.
New Selangor MB to be sworn in next Tuesday

New Selangor MB to be sworn in next Tuesday

A palace official says invitations for the ceremony have been sent out.
New party UPP set to open 24 branches in Sarawak

New party UPP set to open 24 branches in Sarawak

Wong Soon Koh expects some 15,000 people to join the four Sibu branches.
MIC Youth: Negaraku rant disgrace to Parliament

MIC Youth: Negaraku rant disgrace to Parliament

The Kuching MP's view on Negaraku in cinemas is 'retarded', says MIC Youth.
'My brother should have been acquitted'

'My brother should have been acquitted'

Waythamoorthy disappointed with court just reducing Uthaya's sentence.
Malik: Penang 'heaven for affordable housing'

Malik: Penang 'heaven for affordable housing'

The government claims there are more than enough houses to go around.
PKR: Sedition arrests affecting Malaysia’s image

PKR: Sedition arrests affecting Malaysia’s image

The issue of 'Allah' has direct impact on right of expression too, says its chief.
Nik Aziz absent for health reasons

Nik Aziz absent for health reasons

MUKTAMAR But he still manages to send his message through a live broadcast.
Scots start voting in independence referendum

Scots start voting in independence referendum

The surveys also showed as many as 600,000 voters out of 4.3 million remained undecided.
Report: Funds suspected for 'terror' sent to Malaysia

Report: Funds suspected for 'terror' sent to Malaysia

Australian authorities suspect it was for use of an Australian who joined IS.
MCA slams PAS for paying tribute to 'terrorist'

MCA slams PAS for paying tribute to 'terrorist'

They say Lotfi tribute at muktamar yesterday shows party's  'extremism'.
Zam: Uncle's mistake drove Najib to scrap ISA?

Zam: Uncle's mistake drove Najib to scrap ISA?

Adding a twist to his salvo on the PM, the ex-minister ropes in Hussein Onn.
Eight members of public exams review panel named

Eight members of public exams review panel named

The panel would review the SOP for public examinations and make recommendations.
Don't taint sultan's image, palace tells Anwar

Don't taint sultan's image, palace tells Anwar

UPDATED 6.23PM His 'single name is convention' argument is incorrect, it says.
PAS' condolences for MH17, MH370 victims

PAS' condolences for MH17, MH370 victims

MUKTAMAR Gov't must find out what happened to the two flights, says Hadi. 
Indonesia's ratification of Asean haze pact hailed

Indonesia's ratification of Asean haze pact hailed

Indonesia’s parliament voted on Tuesday to ratify the regional agreement.
'Pakatan never breached Islam to cause break-up'

'Pakatan never breached Islam to cause break-up'

UPDATED 1.10PM MUKTAMAR Hadi says so when asked if a breach means...
Young drummer charms folk at 'dikir barat' show

Young drummer charms folk at 'dikir barat' show

P KUBOR Mohd Haniff is adept at playing all kinds of traditional drums.
US$30mil for info on who shot down MH17

US$30mil for info on who shot down MH17

UPDATED 2PM MH17 FREE The reward is offered by a German investigation firm.
Total nabbed in UPSR probe now 12

Total nabbed in UPSR probe now 12

Also seized was communication equipment belonging to the two teachers.
AG blasted for appealing arrest order issued to IGP

AG blasted for appealing arrest order issued to IGP

UPDATED 1.58PM IGP was ordered to arrest Indira Gandhi’s ex-hubby, Ridhuan.
Rizalman's extradition still up in the air

Rizalman's extradition still up in the air

No arrangement yet to send him to New Zealand. Wanted for burglary, assault.
Palm oil industry’s smoke and mirrors

Palm oil industry’s smoke and mirrors

I see the Malaysian palm oil industry is still in denial about the devastation it has wreaked over Sarawak and Sabah. Not forgetting Indonesia. The industry fools no one.
Worried of BN, PAS keeps ceramah venue secret

Worried of BN, PAS keeps ceramah venue secret

P KUBOR PAS is worried if the venue is announced, BN will cause 'disturbances'.
PKR man slams PAS over Anwar-bashing

PKR man slams PAS over Anwar-bashing

Sim Tze Tzin asks in series of tweets, ‘Is PAS fighting Umno or Pakatan?’
No more empty promises on dams, say Orang Ulu

No more empty promises on dams, say Orang Ulu

They accuse Sarawak gov't of flooding them with empty promises and lies.
Lawyer Bon: Am I a suspect or witness?

Lawyer Bon: Am I a suspect or witness?

If he is a suspect, the police must reveal the five police reports made.
Now, PKR MP contests Sedition Act

Now, PKR MP contests Sedition Act

UPDATED 12.40PM Surendran cites civil liberty guarantees in Constitution.
Hadi says no to unity gov't with Umno

Hadi says no to unity gov't with Umno

UPDATED 11.08AM MUKTAMAR PAS reiterates commitment to Pakatan.
Ulama at pains to explain stand in muktamar

Ulama at pains to explain stand in muktamar

FREE YOURSAY ‘Respect is what people give to you, shame is what...’
Sedition charges not 'by chance', but to gag critics

Sedition charges not 'by chance', but to gag critics

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why is a journalist arrested for reporting the views of another person?’
No one sponsored me, says P Kubor Independent

No one sponsored me, says P Kubor Independent

P KUBOR He will also draw voters using 'biggest pen' competition.
Respect the constitution, says senate president

Respect the constitution, says senate president

Gov't must be tough on those who question constitution, says Abu Zahar. 
Ulama want disciplinary action against Selangor duo

Ulama want disciplinary action against Selangor duo

MUKTAMAR Dewan ulama want action on reps for backing Wan Azizah.
Malaysians waste 8,000 tonnes of food daily

Malaysians waste 8,000 tonnes of food daily

The waste can feed 6 million people, mindset change programme in line.
Can judiciary be a check against sedition blitz?

Can judiciary be a check against sedition blitz?

FREE YOURSAY ‘But the independence of judiciary has already been compromised...’
Ability to rule not exactly PAS ulama strength

Ability to rule not exactly PAS ulama strength

FREE YOURSAY ‘Under Hadi, PAS has already lost Terengganu, Kedah...’