Archive - 24 September 2014

PAS insists on four reps on Selangor exco

PAS insists on four reps on Selangor exco

Unreasonble to slash PAS' quota on the exco as it has 15 state seats, says Iskandar.
Hari Raya Aidiladha is on Oct 5

Hari Raya Aidiladha is on Oct 5

This was announced by the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal tonight on RTM.
Ali remanded for insulting royalty, police

Ali remanded for insulting royalty, police

The activist is remanded for three days in JB under the Sedition Act.
Income tax cuts in Budget 2015?

Income tax cuts in Budget 2015?

KINIBIZ Kenanga Research says the gov't is looking to boost consumption.
Selangor moves from MB crisis to exco crisis

Selangor moves from MB crisis to exco crisis

Azmin's first task as MB - selecting an exco line-up - is a headache due to jostling.
'Constitutional matters should be settled quickly'

'Constitutional matters should be settled quickly'

UPDATED 8.22PM Cyrus Das says key cases should go direct to apex court.
Dr M says Selangor sultan forced to cross line

Dr M says Selangor sultan forced to cross line

UPDATED 10.49PM As for Azmin Ali, Dr M says he'll be 'less of a remote-controlled' MB.
Iszuree upset he may be removed as councillor

Iszuree upset he may be removed as councillor

‘It is unfair to ask for my removal based on this report,’ says the PAS delegate.
Suaram slams IGP on 'unintellectual' retort

Suaram slams IGP on 'unintellectual' retort

'Khalid fails to counter argument that DDA 1985 failed to curb offences.'
'Petronas not bound to make payments from petroleum'

'Petronas not bound to make payments from petroleum'

The special committee had briefed the cabinet on its findings on Aug 28, 2013.
Coalition demands probe into 'torture' of student

Coalition demands probe into 'torture' of student

Anti-Sedition Act group says Ali Abd Jalil was denied access to family, beaten up.
Mahathir: Go ahead and arrest me if I'm wrong

Mahathir: Go ahead and arrest me if I'm wrong

UPDATED 9.09PM The ex-PM responds to a police report accusing him of sedition.
1MDB must explain RM1bil land buys, says CM

1MDB must explain RM1bil land buys, says CM

Guan Eng says it must explain on potential loss due to hasty purchases.
DAP tells Azmin to care for all Selangorians

DAP tells Azmin to care for all Selangorians

Don’t attend to certain quarters only, its sec-gen Lim Guan Eng tells new MB.
Leave of BN candidate's teacher wife in question

Leave of BN candidate's teacher wife in question

P KUBOR Cikgu Mala asks why this is allowed when her hubby was probed.
Sex blogger fears Umno, seeks asylum in US

Sex blogger fears Umno, seeks asylum in US

Alvin Tan claims he is seeking political refuge from Umno's "tyranny".
PAS yet to get letter on taking down billlboards

PAS yet to get letter on taking down billlboards

P KUBOR The EC says it has sent a second letter to the party on the matter.
Will Azmin Ali be the next Mahathir?

Will Azmin Ali be the next Mahathir?

COMMENT Dr M was the strongman, Anwar was the charm. Azmin is both...
'Old Town ad shows need for fair treatment policy'

'Old Town ad shows need for fair treatment policy'

Nik Nazmi says this is as the ad shows discrimination in recruitment persists.
Adenan: Up to cabinet members to follow my pledge

Adenan: Up to cabinet members to follow my pledge

He says that he would advise them to do so just like what he had done.
Be the 'bridge' for Pakatan parties, Azmin told

Be the 'bridge' for Pakatan parties, Azmin told

UPDATED 5.32PM Raise Pakatan's voice ‘without negating any side’, says PAS leader.
'Zahid, will Dr M be probed for sedition in 24hrs?'

'Zahid, will Dr M be probed for sedition in 24hrs?'

If Anwar can be probed over remarks made in 2011, asks Kit Siang, why not Dr M?
BBGS continues its legacy of education

BBGS continues its legacy of education

In conjunction with its 121st anniversary, former students of Bukit Bintang Girls’ School (BBGS) hope to raise funds for the Elena Cooke Education Fund during their gala dinner come Oct 11.
Cops: Politicians not involved with gangsterism in S'wak

Cops: Politicians not involved with gangsterism in S'wak

Most of the groups are active in Sibu, says CID chief Mohmad Salleh.
Malaysia orders freeze on funds of suspected terrorists

Malaysia orders freeze on funds of suspected terrorists

Any financial institution found violating the order can face a fine of up to RM1mil.
Expert: Even Queen Elizabeth can't choose PM

Expert: Even Queen Elizabeth can't choose PM

UPDATED 6.30PM 'She didn't intervene when Thatcher was replaced.'
A dangerous precedent in Selangor

A dangerous precedent in Selangor

Expediency does not come without a cost.
PAS: Chances slim as polling on working day

PAS: Chances slim as polling on working day

UPDATED 5.34PM P KUBOR 'The party is depending on outstation voters.'
'Founding fathers will roll over in their graves about Zahid'

'Founding fathers will roll over in their graves about Zahid'

UPDATED 4.56PM Tommy Thomas says Zahid 'distorted' the federal constitution.
'DAP is in Selangor gov't and is also at fault'

'DAP is in Selangor gov't and is also at fault'

MCA Youth chief Chong Sin Woon says DAP should not blame others for mistakes.
India triumphs in maiden Mars mission

India triumphs in maiden Mars mission

The Mars Orbiter Mission cost about three-quarters of the amount to make the movie ‘Gravity’.
PAS 'accepts' absence of PKR, DAP top leaders

PAS 'accepts' absence of PKR, DAP top leaders

UPDATED 2.35PM P KUBOR Their absence highlights minimal support from partners.
Is Sarawak Pakatan Rakyat breaking up?

Is Sarawak Pakatan Rakyat breaking up?

This is now a major concern, with less than two years left for next state election.
Times Square billboard welcome for Najib

Times Square billboard welcome for Najib

The message would appear every day between Sept 20 and 30.
Instead of scapegoats, restore faith in exams

Instead of scapegoats, restore faith in exams

A number of Tamil school teachers had been arrested from Sept 12 onwards over the leakage of UPSR Science and English papers. Four hundred and seventy thousand pupils are required to re-sit the UPSR Science and English papers on Sept 30.
DAP urges ROS to approve 120 new branches

DAP urges ROS to approve 120 new branches

UPDATED 2.21PM It says as ROS recognises DAP's CEC, this must get nod.
SP Setia in leadership crisis

SP Setia in leadership crisis

KINIBIZ Property developer has yet to get a replacement after 2nd CEO quits.
'Reform constitution to avoid future MB crisis'

'Reform constitution to avoid future MB crisis'

A PKR leader says state constitution must better define the monarchy's role.
Acceptance, compromise in Malaysia’s democracy?

Acceptance, compromise in Malaysia’s democracy?

COMMENT There are limits to which a head of state can exercise these...
Khalid's departure and the two indelible black marks

Khalid's departure and the two indelible black marks

COMMENT So marks the end of a turbulent, sorry phase in our political history.
Azmin to submit names of excos tomorrow

Azmin to submit names of excos tomorrow

MB says he will submit the names to the palace tomorrow and swearing-in will be on Friday.
Umno leader: Pro-Azizah faction may sabotage MB

Umno leader: Pro-Azizah faction may sabotage MB

His appointment, says Syed Ali, will not mend cracks in PKR and Pakatan.
Varying headlines on Azmin's appointment

Varying headlines on Azmin's appointment

Four dailies paint different pictures of Azmin Ali as the new menteri besar.
CJ: Courts do not always rule in favour of gov't

CJ: Courts do not always rule in favour of gov't

UPDATED 3.01PM He says it's clear from looking at decisions in judicial reviews.
New Selangor excos to be proposed tomorrow

New Selangor excos to be proposed tomorrow

UPDATED 11.28AM Names to be decided after meeting with Pakatan reps.
Massive 'trust deficit' for PAS in Selangor

Massive 'trust deficit' for PAS in Selangor

FREE YOURSAY ‘PKR and DAP should cease all cooperation with PAS.’
Will new MB Azmin be another Khalid?

Will new MB Azmin be another Khalid?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Azmin, nothing you or those close to you say or do is sacrosanct.’
After 15 years of waiting, villagers build own road

After 15 years of waiting, villagers build own road

Pitas residents are raising funds for road, having tired of waiting for govt help.
Lawyers urge judiciary to block 'sedition frenzy'

Lawyers urge judiciary to block 'sedition frenzy'

Sentences meted out are disproportionate with alleged crime, they say.
CIJ: Punish man who assaulted videographer

CIJ: Punish man who assaulted videographer

‘The assault on the RTM stringer is an assault against media freedom.’
No dictator MBs please, urges Bersih

No dictator MBs please, urges Bersih

Strengthen executive branch to prevent repeat of S'gor MB saga, says watchdog.
Democracy is biggest loser in MB saga

Democracy is biggest loser in MB saga

FREE YOURSAY ‘Finally the saga ends. Who is the ultimate winner? Umno.’
Some advice for the newly-minted Selangor MB

Some advice for the newly-minted Selangor MB

FREE YOURSAY 'Be paranoid if you have to be; make S’gor the showcase...'
We were in exco to avert snap polls, say PAS Four

We were in exco to avert snap polls, say PAS Four

Iskandar Ab Samad vehemently refutes that they had worked with Umno.
Ode on the government's 'Suspicious Mind'

Ode on the government's 'Suspicious Mind'

Spoofing Putrajaya’s sedition mania along lines of Elvis’s ‘Suspicious Minds’.