Archive - 22 September 2014

BN gov't allots RM1.5mil to P Kubor, Tumpat

BN gov't allots RM1.5mil to P Kubor, Tumpat

P KUBOR RM1.2mil is to upgrade mosques while RM300,000 is for a business club.
Accept sultan's decision, says Noh Omar

Accept sultan's decision, says Noh Omar

Other Selangor BN leaders want Azmin to concentrate on solving rakyat's problems.
Zahid swears to God sedition probes to go on

Zahid swears to God sedition probes to go on

Cops will investigate those who impinge on sensitive issues, he vows.
A novel final solution to the MB crisis?

A novel final solution to the MB crisis?

In a remarkable twist to the Selangor MB saga a person who was not named by any party has been chosen as the MB. Indeed this personage even swore a statutory declaration in support of his party’s choice - implying that another person, and not he, had majority support.
Selangor sailing into uncharted waters

Selangor sailing into uncharted waters

COMMENT A new political system is in place as Wan Azizah is not named MB.
VAT69 team leader suggested air surveillance, court told

VAT69 team leader suggested air surveillance, court told

ASP Shaiful Azmi Omar made the suggestion to better plan an operation.
Bukit Gelugor by-election petition dismissed

Bukit Gelugor by-election petition dismissed

Judge Lee Swee Seng ruled that Ramkarpal Singh Deo of DAP was the rightful winner.
'Azmin bad choice, remember his Allah stand'

'Azmin bad choice, remember his Allah stand'

Ex-PKR man Zul Noordin recalls how Azmin went against the sultan's decree on this issue.
EPF refutes report that folk above 75 get no dividend

EPF refutes report that folk above 75 get no dividend

'The policy, which was approved in 2008, has not been implemented.'
PKR gives Azmin last-minute endorsement as MB

PKR gives Azmin last-minute endorsement as MB

UPDATED 12.30AM The palace sent a letter of appointment to Azmin today.
Witness confirms individual in video is Mat Sabu

Witness confirms individual in video is Mat Sabu

Mat Sabu, 59, is charged with slandering the policemen and their families.
Film director, firm file bid to suspend compensation order

Film director, firm file bid to suspend compensation order

The order compels them to pay RM170,100 in compensation to comedian ‘Johan Raja Lawak’.
PAS is Pakatan's 'toilet', says Umno man

PAS is Pakatan's 'toilet', says Umno man

Syed Ali Alhabshee launches stinging attack on PAS, telling it to close shop.
Resit for UPSR Maths, Tamil Language, on Oct 9

Resit for UPSR Maths, Tamil Language, on Oct 9

UPDATED 6.50PM The exams held on Sept 10 nullified as papers have been leaked.
We love Khalid, say staffers at send-off

We love Khalid, say staffers at send-off

UPDATED 7.21PM Civil servants hold up placards to thank Khalid.
Laos team arrive late, miss sure medal in sepak takraw

Laos team arrive late, miss sure medal in sepak takraw

Singapore were awarded the bronze because they had the best record.
Tabung Haji denies investment in the US

Tabung Haji denies investment in the US

TH says it had thus far invested in Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Australia and Asia.
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Azmin, Nik Nazmi deny being present at palace

Azmin, Nik Nazmi deny being present at palace

The two dismiss a photo purportedly showing them at the rehearsal.
Restrictive terms will lead to 50mil HCV deaths

Restrictive terms will lead to 50mil HCV deaths

Globally it is estimated that around 170,200 million individuals around the world are currently living with the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), with an additional 3-4 million becoming infected every year and 350,000+ deaths annually. HCV is clearly one of the greatest public health threats of this century and possibly even the next. Unlike HIV, HCV is curable.
Indian spacecraft approaches Mars

Indian spacecraft approaches Mars

Mangalyaan, meaning ‘Mars craft’ in Hindi, is due to enter orbit on Wednesday.
Bow to Selangor royal decision, says Dr M

Bow to Selangor royal decision, says Dr M

He warns that if the decision is defied, it will ignite a protracted crisis in Selangor.
'I can apologise for nyanyuk, but would Hadi?'

'I can apologise for nyanyuk, but would Hadi?'

Tony Pua's happy to say sorry but it's Wan Azizah who deserves Hadi's apology.
Accept sultan's choice, Kedah PKR urges party

Accept sultan's choice, Kedah PKR urges party

'You've tried your best to push for Azizah, but it is time to accept God’s will.'
PAS leaders in the dark over deputy MB post

PAS leaders in the dark over deputy MB post

PAS leaders surprised by speculation that Iskandar may become the deputy MB.
Police report lodged against Aziz Bari

Police report lodged against Aziz Bari

UPDATED 3.31PM It was lodged by Naning clansmen of Malacca and Negri Sembilan.
PAS cries foul over 'provocative' BN banners

PAS cries foul over 'provocative' BN banners

P KUBOR Tuan Ibrahim says the posters are ‘not related’ to the by-election.
Sarawak DAP: State to lose RM400mil in land deal

Sarawak DAP: State to lose RM400mil in land deal

It alleges nearly 270 acres of land in Kuching sold way below market price.
Whipping the nation into the dark Wonderland

Whipping the nation into the dark Wonderland

COMMENT What is needed is the space to allow people to be Muslim by conviction.
'Strengthen opposition in Sabah and Sarawak'

'Strengthen opposition in Sabah and Sarawak'

Find ground to work with those parties as well, Afif Bahardin tells Pakatan.
Veep: Hadi meant reps' dignity is easily bought

Veep: Hadi meant reps' dignity is easily bought

UPDATED 2.50PM Tuan Ibrahim says Hadi was not referring to a monetary transaction.
‘Malaysia’s contribution to Tamil very significant’

‘Malaysia’s contribution to Tamil very significant’

'The word ‘Inaiyam’ (Internet) is widely used among Tamil speakers.'
MP: Explanation must be given if Azizah not MB

MP: Explanation must be given if Azizah not MB

UPDATED 1.01PM R Sivarasa says there's doubt if sultan was 'properly advised’.
'Charge those distorting on formation of Malaysia'

'Charge those distorting on formation of Malaysia'

Star Sabah backs Masing's urging for use of Sedition Act on these people.
Dawn of the Gift Shop of the Apes

Dawn of the Gift Shop of the Apes

COMMENT Zacharevic’s audience needs to ask more questions about his work.
PAS ulama belong to past, have no future

PAS ulama belong to past, have no future

FREE YOURSAY 'Progressives in PAS can adapt to changing circumstances.
Azmin Ali to replace Khalid, say sources

Azmin Ali to replace Khalid, say sources

In the ongoing game of 'guess the MB' it appears Azmin may be winner.
We need leaders, not religious teachers

We need leaders, not religious teachers

FREE YOURSAY 'PAS will be totally wiped out in S’gor in the coming GE.'
Wong: Selangor PAS duo not lackeys, but honourable

Wong: Selangor PAS duo not lackeys, but honourable

UPDATED 12.39PM Cyberspace buzzes in support of PAS reps Saari and Hasnul.
PAS reactionaries strike back

PAS reactionaries strike back

COMMENT At the muktamar, the divide within PAS has come into the open.
Khalid one of best Selangor MBs, says PAS hopeful

Khalid one of best Selangor MBs, says PAS hopeful

UPDATED 11.15AM PAS' Iskandar Samad praises controversial MB on last day.
Farewell Khalid, it's been a good show

Farewell Khalid, it's been a good show

COMMENT Boring or convincing, S'gor MB will be remembered for contributions.
Public EIA dialogue on Forest City heated affair

Public EIA dialogue on Forest City heated affair

The project with no impact study will swallow up huge chunk of Johor Straits.
Even bomb threats fail to scare the lawyers

Even bomb threats fail to scare the lawyers

FREE YOURSAY ‘Perhaps IGP and AG will charge them with ‘sedition’.’
The Malay crab mentality

The Malay crab mentality

Betrayal, misplaced trust and missed chances.
NUBE hails appellate court decision on Mayneu

NUBE hails appellate court decision on Mayneu

The Court of Appeal has ordered that the registration of the Maybank Non-Executives Union (Mayneu) be set aside.