Archive - 21 September 2014

EC chief: We're not mature enough for live telecasts

EC chief: We're not mature enough for live telecasts

EC worried that certain quarters will take advantage of the live broadcast...
Budget 2015 focuses on growth, cost of living

Budget 2015 focuses on growth, cost of living

Ahmad Husni says it will also look at improving the nation's fiscal position.
Hisham: Don't mortgage Sabah's future

Hisham: Don't mortgage Sabah's future

The slightest mistake, he warns, may invite the gravest of consequences.
Blaming 'likes to divide' Anwar for PAS' woes

Blaming 'likes to divide' Anwar for PAS' woes

'He can split his own supporters, you can see he has a history like that,' says Dr M.
ISIL, MH17 to figure prominently at UN meet

ISIL, MH17 to figure prominently at UN meet

The downing of MH17 will also turn attention to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
'Parliamentary democracy will collapse'

'Parliamentary democracy will collapse'

Bersih warns of uncertain future if the majority party cannot choose its nominee...
Police report claims Tamil, Maths papers also leaked

Police report claims Tamil, Maths papers also leaked

The report was lodged by an officer from the M'sian Examination Syndicate.
PAS still shocked by Hadi's 'barua' speech

PAS still shocked by Hadi's 'barua' speech

COMMENT Many are still aghast at party president's winding-up comments.
'World reps watching, win polls as gift for PM'

'World reps watching, win polls as gift for PM'

P KUBOR Muhyiddin says BN victory crucial since reps at UN meet keeping tabs.
96.3 percent of early voters cast ballots

96.3 percent of early voters cast ballots

P KUBOR EC deputy chief Mohd Hashim says the polling went smoothly.
DPM moots making public report on oil royalty

DPM moots making public report on oil royalty

Muhyiddin says if the PM agrees, the cabinet can pass it by Wednesday.
Minister wants live telecast of vote counting

Minister wants live telecast of vote counting

P KUBOR Ahmad Shabery is hoping EC will change its stand and allow the telecast.
Selangor Javanese back 'people's leader' Azizah

Selangor Javanese back 'people's leader' Azizah

If she is appointed MB, the NGO says Selangor will become clean and developed.
Chong Wei undaunted over meeting China

Chong Wei undaunted over meeting China

The top shuttler is not intimidated by the prospect of facing China in the semifinal.
Will PM admit failure of moderation in M'sia at UN?

Will PM admit failure of moderation in M'sia at UN?

DAP says Najib preaches moderation but sedition crackdown says otherwise.
Ex-Mkini journalist bags international film award

Ex-Mkini journalist bags international film award

Indrani wins 'best short documentary' at Harlem Internat'l Film Festival.
Prove 'bought by PKR' claim, PAS rep tells Hadi

Prove 'bought by PKR' claim, PAS rep tells Hadi

Saari Sungib also launches a broadside on PAS for vilifying him.
No compromise, Anwar's choice still Azizah

No compromise, Anwar's choice still Azizah

UPDATED 4PM Sec-gen denies compromise has been reached on the MB post.
'Minister Wee, explain double charge at CIQ toll'

'Minister Wee, explain double charge at CIQ toll'

MP SPEAKS It appears this has been approved without justifiable grounds.
1MDB may lose RM1bil after 'hasty' land deals

1MDB may lose RM1bil after 'hasty' land deals

The Edge says deal to help BN's GE13 chances in Penang a costly affair.
Mahfuz: Selangor MB issue dented PAS' image

Mahfuz: Selangor MB issue dented PAS' image

PAS information chief will increase programmes to repair and rebuild it.
Stand up against 'Ops Lalang 2', Malaysians told

Stand up against 'Ops Lalang 2', Malaysians told

Malaysians must not allow another tragedy to happen, says Teresa Kok.
Noh: BN will rise if ruler's MB choice disputed

Noh: BN will rise if ruler's MB choice disputed

UPDATED 3PM Noh Omar joins hundreds in expressing support for the sultan.
Constitutional principles in danger in Selangor

Constitutional principles in danger in Selangor

COMMENT It's troubling that likely candidates for next MB lack majority support.
Singaporeans flock to JB to watch banned movie

Singaporeans flock to JB to watch banned movie

‘To Singapore, With Love’, is documentary on political exiles by Tan Pin Pin.
Sabah DAP tells PM to learn from Scots

Sabah DAP tells PM to learn from Scots

Borneo's grouses can be likewise handled in civilised way, not through arrests.
IGP’s stay order makes mockery of justice system

IGP’s stay order makes mockery of justice system

FREE YOURSAY ‘Clearly, the IGP is trying to show who the real boss is.’
MB no longer prerogative of the majority

MB no longer prerogative of the majority

FREE YOURSAY ‘Is setting up a gov’t by the party which won no longer applicable?’
Who wields power to rule - people or palace?

Who wields power to rule - people or palace?

FREE YOURSAY 'Next, a PM from minority BN in Parliament will be named.'
Muktamar fails to heal PAS, death knell for Pakatan

Muktamar fails to heal PAS, death knell for Pakatan

MUKTAMAR ANALYSIS Hadi Awang's final speech drops a bombshell.