Archive - 23 September 2014

BN election machinery must repel PAS lies, says Mustapa

BN election machinery must repel PAS lies, says Mustapa

P KUBOR He claims PAS defaming BN on petroleum royalty and development.
Perak DAP lodges sedition report against Zahid

Perak DAP lodges sedition report against Zahid

Zahid reportedly said 'DAP people' pelted stones at the Perak regent during the crisis.
Minister Rahman turns 'python whisperer'

Minister Rahman turns 'python whisperer'

P KUBOR The python was sent to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
Student killed while trying to snap tiger in Indian zoo

Student killed while trying to snap tiger in Indian zoo

The student fell into the tiger's enclosure and was mauled to death.
Don’t fall for PKR’s sob story of a sexist agenda

Don’t fall for PKR’s sob story of a sexist agenda

So Selangor now has a menteri besar and he is not a woman. Azmin Ali has been chosen and has accepted the post by appointment of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor and PKR is now saying it is “disappointed” with the palace’s treatment of its president, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Anwar latest target of sedition dragnet

Anwar latest target of sedition dragnet

The probe concerns remarks which he uttered at a rally three years ago.
State media urge for more freedom under new MB

State media urge for more freedom under new MB

Selangorkini hopes things will improve as state media is funded by taxpayers.
Monitor lizard attacks baby girl on Tioman Island

Monitor lizard attacks baby girl on Tioman Island

The eight-month-old suffered deep cuts to her forehead during the attack on Tioman Island.
Johor to hike water tariffs by early 2015

Johor to hike water tariffs by early 2015

The Johor government’s last hike of water tariffs was in 2011.
No suit and tie for this once goatherd MB

No suit and tie for this once goatherd MB

During his childhood, MB says he herded goats and reared chickens.
'Does Zahid's 24-hours vow apply to ministers?'

'Does Zahid's 24-hours vow apply to ministers?'

Lim Kit Siang asks if the vow to God also means Zahid will be probed for sedition.
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2014-09-23

Kidex seeks views from the public, says COO

Kidex seeks views from the public, says COO

The company is also keen to address any questions or misinformation.
Perkasa chief Ibrahim Ali is being seditious

Perkasa chief Ibrahim Ali is being seditious

I refer to the comment by Perkasa leader Ibrahim Ali that only Malay fury kept the Internal Security Act (ISA) going on until the Act was abolished after more than 40 years.
Activist Ali rearrested for sedition after posting bail

Activist Ali rearrested for sedition after posting bail

UPDATED 5.17PM He is immediately taken to JB for a separate sedition investigation.
No fake eggs sold in market, says Health DG

No fake eggs sold in market, says Health DG

'The people should come forward if there were doubts on the authenticity of eggs.'
Letter to federal gov't dept a mistake, says EC

Letter to federal gov't dept a mistake, says EC

P KUBOR EC wrongly sent a letter to get BN billboard on oil royalty taken down.
Report: Indonesia’s incoming gov’t to raise fuel prices

Report: Indonesia’s incoming gov’t to raise fuel prices

President Susilo last month declined a request by Joko to raise subsidised fuel prices.
Ex-MB gave valid reasons for absence, says speaker

Ex-MB gave valid reasons for absence, says speaker

Ahmad, who had been the menteri besar since 2008, resigned last May.
New MB vows to review water deal, Bible seizure

New MB vows to review water deal, Bible seizure

UPDATED 4.25PM The Kidex highway project is also on Azmin's review list.
We're not traitors, ex-PAS exco man tells DAP

We're not traitors, ex-PAS exco man tells DAP

UPDATED 8.30PM Sallehen says the four were only defending the Pakatan gov't.
PAS duo are truly men of honour

PAS duo are truly men of honour

COMMENT Their stance was clearly to help Selangor resolve the prolonged impasse.
Can 'Mr Arrogant' be pride of the rakyat?

Can 'Mr Arrogant' be pride of the rakyat?

COMMENT As S’gor MB, Azmin Ali’s ability to manage state now under scrutiny.
Show how RM3bil reserves will be spent, Azmin told

Show how RM3bil reserves will be spent, Azmin told

Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism sends this message to new MB.
MBPJ denies claims it overspent RM365 million

MBPJ denies claims it overspent RM365 million

Whole total budget in 2012 was only RM268.8 million, says deputy mayor.
Azmin coy on 'remote-controlled MB' query

Azmin coy on 'remote-controlled MB' query

UPDATED 2.40PM New MB claims the state constitution and laws will drive him.
An outlandish proposal over leaked UPSR papers

An outlandish proposal over leaked UPSR papers

With another two more papers confirmed leaked, it is perhaps time for a drastic solution.
Ridhuan: Nobody defended me on my sedition probe

Ridhuan: Nobody defended me on my sedition probe

When he was probed under the Act, nobody mentioned academic freedom.
New MB to review Anwar's sacking as adviser

New MB to review Anwar's sacking as adviser

UPDATED 6.25PM Azmin has yet to decide on new exco line-up.
Cargo worker claims trial to 'mischievous' statement

Cargo worker claims trial to 'mischievous' statement

Syafiq Abdul Wahid is said to have made the statement on a parody FB page.
Test loom bands and clear the confusion

Test loom bands and clear the confusion

As of late there has been a lot of conflicting news in circulation about loom bands and phthalates - a harmful chemical commonly found in plastic products. Looms bands have become a nationwide craze; popular among children and adults alike. Therefore it is a concern for us, the Consumer’s Association of Penang (CAP), that there are such contradictory reports on whether or not loom bands are safe.
Hadi blesses Azmin, tells him not to abuse power

Hadi blesses Azmin, tells him not to abuse power

And PAS sec-gen Mustafa Ali hopes appointment ends S'gor Pakatan woes.
'Vengeance against Azmin will kill Pakatan'

'Vengeance against Azmin will kill Pakatan'

Kadir Jasin says it's political suicide for PKR if it insists on drawing blood again.
Nicol David wins women's squash gold at Asiad

Nicol David wins women's squash gold at Asiad

She defeated compatriot Low Wee Wern 3-1 (9-11, 11-6, 11-5, 12-10).
Boeing to open cyber security centre in Singapore

Boeing to open cyber security centre in Singapore

The facility is designed to increase cyber security in the Asia Pacific region.
Malaysia, Bangladesh sign RM6bil power plant deal

Malaysia, Bangladesh sign RM6bil power plant deal

The MOU paves the way for the building of a power plant in Cox’s Bazar.
What Westminster system discretion means

What Westminster system discretion means

COMMENT The head of gov't does not hold office at pleasure of the head of state...
Are we ready for M'sia without sedition law?

Are we ready for M'sia without sedition law?

COMMENT The law is not above or outside of society; it is the reflection of...
Don't let 'Queen's English' Hisham rise, DPM told

Don't let 'Queen's English' Hisham rise, DPM told

If Muhyiddin quits, Zam warns that Najib will appoint his cousin as the DPM.
Rosmah receives 'hero' award in New York

Rosmah receives 'hero' award in New York

It's in recognition of her contribution to early childhood education in Malaysia.
Public Services discrimination?

Public Services discrimination?

Do such truths not really matter?
Azmin Ali sworn in as 15th Selangor MB

Azmin Ali sworn in as 15th Selangor MB

Azmin, 50, who is also the Gombak MP, was sworn in before the ruler.
DAP central leadership declared legally elected

DAP central leadership declared legally elected

UPDATED 12.10PM ROS withdraws freeze on CEC elected on Sept 29, 2013.
He's got the whole state in his hands

He's got the whole state in his hands

COMMENT Now as MB, Azmin Ali has to turn PKR and Pakatan dross into gold.
Sultan never interfered, says palace

Sultan never interfered, says palace

UPDATED 1.10PM 'Azmin chosen as Pakatan couldn't agree on candidate.'
Press man attacked while covering court case

Press man attacked while covering court case

RTM stringer hit by escort of customs officers charged with bribery.
Khalid to be remembered for Pakatan’s woes

Khalid to be remembered for Pakatan’s woes

FREE YOURSAY 'He destroyed the work of many, disappointed many more.'
Giving Hadi enough rope to hang himself

Giving Hadi enough rope to hang himself

FREE YOURSAY ‘He makes his own rules. He overrules his CC and acts unilaterally.’
PAS business is the voters' business

PAS business is the voters' business

FREE YOURSAY 'If you don't want us to interfere, then don't come asking for...'
'MB appointment smears sanctity of monarchy'

'MB appointment smears sanctity of monarchy'

The MPP supports Azmin but frowns on palace treatment of Wan Azizah.
Isn't threat of 'uprising' by Noh seditious?

Isn't threat of 'uprising' by Noh seditious?

FREE YOURSAY 'He's guilty of same offence as Adam, who was sentenced to jail.'