Archive - 4 October 2014

Minister: No consensus on official religion in Sabah

Minister: No consensus on official religion in Sabah

The motion to make Islam the official religion was passed unanimously in 1973.
'Gov’t can provide better welfare with subsidy cut'

'Gov’t can provide better welfare with subsidy cut'

Tajuddin cites RM2bil allocated for farmers through various schemes.
Police: Woman doc among 22 reportedly with IS

Police: Woman doc among 22 reportedly with IS

The doctor is married to a Malaysian who was a member of the IS group.
Cops digging on Teoh's 'suicide note' again

Cops digging on Teoh's 'suicide note' again

This despite latest court ruling his death was not suicide, but involved MACC.
Uthayakumar tells Indians to turn to Pakatan

Uthayakumar tells Indians to turn to Pakatan

' BN is a foregone conclusion but Pakatan must step up for the Indian poor.'
20 sen fuel hike - what it means to different people

20 sen fuel hike - what it means to different people

To the rich, it means fuel in Malaysia is still cheaper than in other countries in the region. The increase means nothing to them. They can happily pay for it.

To the lower income group and the poor, it means a further tightening of the belt to make ends meet on devalued money as a ringgit will get less than before, but they don’t earn more Ringgit to offset the decreased value of the ringgit.
PJ mayor, is MBPJ’s quality of service up to par?

PJ mayor, is MBPJ’s quality of service up to par?

This message is addressed sincerely to Alinah Ahmad, Mayor of Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ), to help us clarify, and answer our deeply affected concerns of new projects in Petaling Jaya central area.
Authorities in full force, protesters no-show

Authorities in full force, protesters no-show

Buzz about protest in cyberspace comes to nothing, only the authorities present.
You, the ministers, have to be 'grateful'

You, the ministers, have to be 'grateful'

COMMENT Those in charge of raising prices, be thankful M'sians are a calm lot.
Nation mourns passing of ex-PM’s wife Suhailah

Nation mourns passing of ex-PM’s wife Suhailah

Suh ailah was a pillar of strength for her husband, third Malaysian pM.
The M'sian Dilemma - to speak or not to speak?

The M'sian Dilemma - to speak or not to speak?

COMMENT 'Society is mature enough to accommodate open discussions on issues.'
‘PM risks being booted out, like Pak Lah’

‘PM risks being booted out, like Pak Lah’

He broke his election vow not to increase fuel price, says Parti Rakyat M'sia.
Isis 'trampled' on Islam's image, says Anwar

Isis 'trampled' on Islam's image, says Anwar

It's due to failing to understand Islam in a holistic manner, he says.
Penang hit by late night deluge from heavy rain

Penang hit by late night deluge from heavy rain

Penang Gerakan chair Teng Chang Yeow rains scorn on DAP gov't as the cause.
Muhyiddin told to end varsity ranking boycott

Muhyiddin told to end varsity ranking boycott

Drop the make-belief that M’sia is an educational superpower.
BR1M just cough lozenge for sore state of financial leaks

BR1M just cough lozenge for sore state of financial leaks

ADUN SPEAKS The cure for wealth inequality is a cohesive social policy.
The toxicity of sexism and politics in Malaysia

The toxicity of sexism and politics in Malaysia

Interestingly, the media tends to work up a frenzy every time a Malay woman joins DAP. Most recently, Melati Rahim - a niqab donning activist, announced her membership and in less than 24 hours, the vicious attacks ensued with hell-bent fervour.
Tony Pua reminds PJ mayor who is boss

Tony Pua reminds PJ mayor who is boss

If city councillors can't change draft plan, who can, he asks Alinah Ahmad.
ROS insists DAP's CEC not yet recognised

ROS insists DAP's CEC not yet recognised

UPDATED 4.50PM Party needs to get decision in writing, especially from courts.
'Petrol hike window-dressing for Budget 2015'

'Petrol hike window-dressing for Budget 2015'

‘PM of running out of ideas on handling nation’s economic woes’.
Defence Minister Hisham’s mother Suhailah dies

Defence Minister Hisham’s mother Suhailah dies

Suhailah Mohamad Noah, widow of third PM Hussein Onn, passes away today.
HK protesters clash with triad gang members

HK protesters clash with triad gang members

Hong Kong police arrest eight said to be suspected triad members.
Zunar’s banned book now in US Congress Library

Zunar’s banned book now in US Congress Library

‘This is a form of recognition as none of my books are carried by M’sian libraries.’
Ex-IGP says Sedition Act needed to keep peace

Ex-IGP says Sedition Act needed to keep peace

‘Country will not be peaceful anymore and the public safety can be shaken.’
Well said Sultan Nazrin, but who’s listening?

Well said Sultan Nazrin, but who’s listening?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Can we really hope for change? I doubt very much.’
Hats off to Uthaya for his courage and persistence

Hats off to Uthaya for his courage and persistence

FREE YOURSAY ‘Unlike others, he brushed aside the temptations of a prestigious office.’
Hasan, thank you for the petrol hike

Hasan, thank you for the petrol hike

FREE YOURSAY ‘But the great majority of the rakyat owes Umno nothing.’
‘We’ll be grateful only if leaders do honest job’

‘We’ll be grateful only if leaders do honest job’

FREE YOURSAY ‘If you don't want to be criticised, then don't be in politics.’
MTUC demands KTMB reinstate sacked unionists

MTUC demands KTMB reinstate sacked unionists

If not, the union will take the matter to Parliament and the PM.
MCA’s Mkini snub childish, says Soi Lek

MCA’s Mkini snub childish, says Soi Lek

Both Soi Lek and Tee Keat frown on the party's move to keep Mkini out of AGM.
Jokowi-style new MB ‘terjah’ illegal dump truck

Jokowi-style new MB ‘terjah’ illegal dump truck

Azmin Ali mimics Jokowi as he jumps into drains and onto dump trucks.