Archive - 29 September 2014

Hotspots expected to increase in South Sumatra

Hotspots expected to increase in South Sumatra

During the dry season, temperature tends to hover around 33-35 degrees Celsius.
Senators urge CM to help save Siamese village

Senators urge CM to help save Siamese village

They want Guan Eng and Penang cabinet to find 'win-win' solution for residents.
We only get EPF dividends but no report

We only get EPF dividends but no report

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), the largest such institution in this country with 13 million contributors and many millions of stakeholders as well as being the richest entity in the country, richer than Petronas, somehow doesn’t have governance to its constituents!
DAP: Umno hypocritical to back property discounts

DAP: Umno hypocritical to back property discounts

Umno can't call DAP chauvinist, but refuse to support fairness for all, Perak DAP says.
Lukewarm response to free Socso health screenings

Lukewarm response to free Socso health screenings

The free health screening was introduced as a preventive measure.
KL Customs chief and five others face graft charges

KL Customs chief and five others face graft charges

The graft cases were in connection with the smuggling of liquor.
Rebel rep: PAS' holier than thou notion perilous

Rebel rep: PAS' holier than thou notion perilous

Saari Sungib says PAS has built a notion that only it can interpret Islam.
2014-09-29

2014-09-29

Retain use of SPM forecast results, ministry told

Retain use of SPM forecast results, ministry told

DAP slams absence of explanation, while MIC wants transparency in decision.
Johor wants Forest City to comply with EIA

Johor wants Forest City to comply with EIA

Khaled Nordin says issues such as the environment should be given full attention.
Saari says he's a PAS member till he dies

Saari says he's a PAS member till he dies

UPDATED 8.10PM Saari says this after meeting PAS sec-gen Mustafa Ali.
Heart attacks and suicides after Jayalalithaa jailed

Heart attacks and suicides after Jayalalithaa jailed

Others suffered heart attacks, allegedly due to shock over the case.
Singapore to offer broadband to low-income families

Singapore to offer broadband to low-income families

Some low-income households will also be able to receive a basic computing device.
New ruling on windscreen and window tint

New ruling on windscreen and window tint

The new regulation was applicable to all vehicles in the country.
Lynas shares hit five-year low on new fund raising

Lynas shares hit five-year low on new fund raising

The rare earth company’s annual loss has also tripled to A$365.8 million.
PKR boss sidesteps debate on royal whipping

PKR boss sidesteps debate on royal whipping

UPDATED 5.10PM Anwar describes it as the ruler's personal view.
Activist Ali finally released in Nusajaya

Activist Ali finally released in Nusajaya

UPDATED 5.11PM His lawyer says police not seeking extension of remand.
Anwar denies ordering MB to name and shame

Anwar denies ordering MB to name and shame

UPDATED 6.10PM Anwar claims that he did not ask the new MB to dig up dirt.
Voice out against DAP, Umno Youth tells PAS

Voice out against DAP, Umno Youth tells PAS

UPDATED 7.09PM Penang Umno Youth says PAS leaders can't remain mum.
'RM5k water project estimated at RM350k?'

'RM5k water project estimated at RM350k?'

'Is corruption seriously at play here,' asks Sarawak DAP’s Violet Yong.
AG, look at root cause of UPSR exam leak

AG, look at root cause of UPSR exam leak

Targeting Tamil school teachers in a possible racial hunt has caused anger amongst the community.
Dr M on why Muslims are treated like terrorists

Dr M on why Muslims are treated like terrorists

It's because Muslims lack knowledge, says the former prime minister.
After pig snout post, sex blogger takes on IGP

After pig snout post, sex blogger takes on IGP

UPDATED 4.20PM Alvin says IGP is keener on sedition arrests than nabbing criminals.
Khazanah hopes gov't enacts MAS Act next year

Khazanah hopes gov't enacts MAS Act next year

Khazanah has started work on structuring the MAS Act with the AG’s Office.
Councillors sign petition to get rid of Iszuree

Councillors sign petition to get rid of Iszuree

They want the PAS member out for his false allegations about Penang government.
DAP denies no-confidence vote against Azmin

DAP denies no-confidence vote against Azmin

Guan Eng says his party stands by the new Selangor menteri besar.
Who does the Sedition Act really protect?

Who does the Sedition Act really protect?

That is an important question that Perkasa president (Ibrahim Ali) and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Paul Low Seng Kuan) have attempted to address in the past week or so.
Nasrudin: DAP, PKR lost more votes in by-elections

Nasrudin: DAP, PKR lost more votes in by-elections

The PAS Temerloh MP uploads a picture of statistics from three by-elections.
Save Pakatan from being 'one-GE wonder'

Save Pakatan from being 'one-GE wonder'

UPDATED 2.01PM Kit Siang wonders if Pakatan will be around for next GE.
Malaysian career fair draws 1,400 in Melbourne

Malaysian career fair draws 1,400 in Melbourne

Several leading M'sian employers interviewed and recruited young M'sians in Melbourne.
RM1.27mil stolen from six Affin Bank ATMs

RM1.27mil stolen from six Affin Bank ATMs

UPDATED 2.05PM The bank says the ATMs were tampered with on Saturday.
Mahathir: Umno lacks guts to criticise its leaders

Mahathir: Umno lacks guts to criticise its leaders

UPDATED 12.54PM The former premier also says a leader cannot do whatever he likes.
Is PAS a friend of Pakatan?

Is PAS a friend of Pakatan?

They should not be dissuaded from leaving.
Zul retracts posting on Syed Husin, apologises

Zul retracts posting on Syed Husin, apologises

UPDATED 12.43PM Former Perkasa leader must pay costs for 'retired dogs' remark.
Don't give crumbs to the Dayak, gov't told

Don't give crumbs to the Dayak, gov't told

'They make up 50pct of Sarawak’s population, but where do they stand now?'
'Pro-Sedition Act group bullying us into silence'

'Pro-Sedition Act group bullying us into silence'

Cenbet urges them to stop trolling Abolish Sedition Act campaign leader's phone.
HK protesters stand firm in centre of financial hub

HK protesters stand firm in centre of financial hub

UPDATED 1.55PM Thousands of demonstrators were blocking major roads...
Kajang lessons - feudalism can't beat feudalism

Kajang lessons - feudalism can't beat feudalism

COMMENT Lesson 1: Play by feudal rules, and biggest feudal lords will always win.
Exam board: UPSR resit to keep credibility

Exam board: UPSR resit to keep credibility

It is to preserve the credibility and integrity of the examination, says MEB.    
If Hadi remains as chief, PAS is a lost cause

If Hadi remains as chief, PAS is a lost cause

FREE YOURSAY 'Path to Putrajaya easier if PAS has a more progressive leader.'