Archive - 30 September 2014

Ministers to discuss DIY road project at cabinet

Ministers to discuss DIY road project at cabinet

Villagers in rural Sabah are raising funds to build 7.5km road after 15 years...
'Penang CM ignored PAS, Iszuree on housing issue'

'Penang CM ignored PAS, Iszuree on housing issue'

A memorandum was sent to Lim in July but there was no reply, PAS lamented.
KJ doubts failed dope test of Asiad gold medallist

KJ doubts failed dope test of Asiad gold medallist

M'sia appealing as it doubts chain of custody of wushu athlete's urine samples.
MACC probes Umno man for RM300mil CBT

MACC probes Umno man for RM300mil CBT

Pensiangan Umno chief says he volunteered to give his statement...
NGO 'buries' Putrajaya's oil royalty committee

NGO 'buries' Putrajaya's oil royalty committee

UPDATED 7.02PM In a 'grave' twist, the movement conducts a mock burial ceremony.
Ibrahim to croak on differences with Dr M

Ibrahim to croak on differences with Dr M

From 'frog' to Dr M, the Perkasa boss will tell all in his autobiography.
No cow slaughtering during school hours

No cow slaughtering during school hours

Muslims about to celebrate their holy festival scheduled for Oct 5, 2014. The reality of the festival comes from the story of Nabi Ibrahim and his son Ismael. Instead of sacrificing Ibrahim’s son, Allah instructed him to sacrifice a sheep, according to the story. This particular festival will be celebrated as Aidiladha.
Terengganu water industry to be restructured

Terengganu water industry to be restructured

Mahdzir says Kuala Terengganu and Marang may face a water crisis by end 2015.
'SPM trial results not okay for long-term courses'

'SPM trial results not okay for long-term courses'

Idris was responding to reported complaints from parents on the ministry’s action.
'I wear a veil, and I am with DAP'

'I wear a veil, and I am with DAP'

UPDATED 5.53PM The 22-year-old author Melati Rahim reveals why she joined DAP.
'PAS should lead Pakatan, just like Umno leads BN'

'PAS should lead Pakatan, just like Umno leads BN'

UPDATED 9.52PM Ibrahim says this will help strengthen a two-party system.
End political persecution, reinstate democracy in HK

End political persecution, reinstate democracy in HK

The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih 2.0) condemns the use of tear gas by the Hong Kong police to disperse the Occupy Central peaceful protesters in the city on Sept 28, 2014. We are appalled by the injuries inflicted upon at least 41 persons and the arrest of 78 persons.
Wan Azizah to meet ROS over disciplinary action

Wan Azizah to meet ROS over disciplinary action

UPDATED 4.41PM Ex-MB Khalid earlier complained over his sacking from PKR.
I never insulted sultan, says PKR MP

I never insulted sultan, says PKR MP

Alor Setar MP Gooi Hiao Leung is in hot water for calling for constitutional reform.
Death for cousins in 'curry murder' case

Death for cousins in 'curry murder' case

UPDATED 4.05PM This follows their failure in final round of appeal to Federal Court.
Constitutional expert under probe for sedition

Constitutional expert under probe for sedition

Aziz Bari is being investigated for his comments linked to Selangor sultan.
Ex-national hockey players lose suit against Malay Mail

Ex-national hockey players lose suit against Malay Mail

The duo filed the suit against the three defendants over an article published on Oct 9, 2012.
Susilo races to save direct elections and his legacy

Susilo races to save direct elections and his legacy

The legislation was able to be passed after his ruling party decided not to vote.
Is being an idiot on the Internet a crime?

Is being an idiot on the Internet a crime?

COMMENT Is being a willfully ignorant turd a crime? And worse still, is it seditious?
Philippine extremists threaten to kill Malaysian hostage

Philippine extremists threaten to kill Malaysian hostage

Chan and an employee were kidnapped in June at his fish farm in Kunak.
Malaysian wushu winner fails doping test at Asiad

Malaysian wushu winner fails doping test at Asiad

Tai Cheau Xuen had tested positive for the banned stimulant sibutramine.
PSM condemns police violence in Hong Kong

PSM condemns police violence in Hong Kong

Protesters were hit by tear gas, pepper spray and baton charges.
KJ: By-election win no guarantee Kelantan is for BN

KJ: By-election win no guarantee Kelantan is for BN

BN has to work harder, and its machinery must be effective, says Khairy.
HK protesters stockpile supplies, set for long haul

HK protesters stockpile supplies, set for long haul

Some fear a push by police to clear the roads before Chinese National Day.
Oct 30 set for mention of David Orok’s sedition case

Oct 30 set for mention of David Orok’s sedition case

Orok's lawyers requested for the mention date for the defence to seek a plea bargain..
Envoy: No jihadists going to Iraq through Malaysia

Envoy: No jihadists going to Iraq through Malaysia

Dr Basim says, his government was in full control of the situation in the north.
Dr M is wrong, says his 'No 1 enemy' Khairy

Dr M is wrong, says his 'No 1 enemy' Khairy

UPDATED 1.45PM Wrong to say Umno lacks guts to criticise its leaders, he says.
Re-examination of two UPSR papers under way

Re-examination of two UPSR papers under way

The re-examinations are being held following leaks in the UPSR exam papers.
MCA says 'Kajang Move' cause of flash floods

MCA says 'Kajang Move' cause of flash floods

UPDATED 12.34PM It says floods there add to Pakatan's unfulfilled election promises.
SAM maintains stand to oppose sturgeon project

SAM maintains stand to oppose sturgeon project

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is aghast at the government’s decision to go ahead with the sturgeon fish farm even though a detailed impact assessment (DEIA) is still pending.
Syabas to MACC, do better next year

Syabas to MACC, do better next year

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has come a long way from its predecessor, the Anti-Corruption Agency, winning accolades from international bodies like the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), among others.
Rein in 'rogues' or quit Pakatan, PAS told

Rein in 'rogues' or quit Pakatan, PAS told

UPDATED 12.35PM NGO Lensa blames PAS for the protracted Selangor MB crisis.
Papagomo fails to introduce new evidence

Papagomo fails to introduce new evidence

UPDATED 1.20PM He wanted to admit the evidence to show he is not Papagomo.
RPK, you are wrong

RPK, you are wrong

There are few who can take him on.
Kajang lessons 2 - many wrongs to make a right

Kajang lessons 2 - many wrongs to make a right

COMMENT Has the Kajang Move taught us importance of following procedures?
PAS man warns of 'worse than BN' scenario

PAS man warns of 'worse than BN' scenario

'This is the difference between leaders of PAS like us, and the so-called ulama'.
We are the weeds with fire

We are the weeds with fire

COMMENT You wield a tiny part of this power. Now is the time to use it.
Malaysians rally for HK Occupy Central protesters

Malaysians rally for HK Occupy Central protesters

Civil rights groups rally support for HK protesters, condemn police violence.
Who's to blame for weak Umno if not Mahathir?

Who's to blame for weak Umno if not Mahathir?

FREE YOURSAY 'He created a culture whereby top leaders should not be...'
Talk of no confidence vote aims to prolong crisis

Talk of no confidence vote aims to prolong crisis

FREE YOURSAY 'Azmin, just do what you are supposed to do. Govern S'gor properly.'
IGP has bigger tasks to do than going after Alvin

IGP has bigger tasks to do than going after Alvin

FREE YOURSAY ‘Is Alvin really worth all that trouble? How big is he a criminal?’
Police bail for PPS' 157 extended another month

Police bail for PPS' 157 extended another month

UPDATED 10.35AM Cops tell PPS members probe yet to be completed.
Johor denies report on water tariff increase

Johor denies report on water tariff increase

No request to increase water tariff received, says Johor menteri besar. 
Ridhuan backs Dr M, tells Malays to change mindset

Ridhuan backs Dr M, tells Malays to change mindset

The controversial academic joins the debate on whether Malays are lazy.
'How did detainee jump out while under watch?'

'How did detainee jump out while under watch?'

UPDATED 10.55PM Suaram, MP condemn Penang's death in custody.
Umno Youth: Azmin must defend powers of sultan

Umno Youth: Azmin must defend powers of sultan

Don't curtail powers of monarchy, there is the Sedition Act, says Selangor Umno Youth.
Experts: MH370 likely crashed further south

Experts: MH370 likely crashed further south

MH370 FREE They say its twin engines didn’t run out of fuel at the same time.
BN's more authoritarian, DAP tells MCA

BN's more authoritarian, DAP tells MCA

MCA has no moral authority to comment as it fails to tick off BN, says DAP.  
Simon: Malaysia Agreement void after Singapore's exit

Simon: Malaysia Agreement void after Singapore's exit

Former Suhakam commissioner Simon Sipaun argues the pact be revisited.