Archive - 10 October 2014

Thousands hit HK streets in fresh protests

Thousands hit HK streets in fresh protests

They resume pro-democracy protests after the gov't called off talks.
Businesses don't buy PM's 'cheaper goods with GST'

Businesses don't buy PM's 'cheaper goods with GST'

BUDGET 2015 ‘GST would increase the overall operating costs of businesses.’
Ministers sing praises and thank Najib

Ministers sing praises and thank Najib

BUDGET 2015 PM Najib’s cabinet say budget benefits rakyat and will spur growth.
Oktoberfest moved indoors amid Islamist objections

Oktoberfest moved indoors amid Islamist objections

Carlsberg says the event was moved to an indoor car park to comply with regulations.
'Proposed budget deficit to 3pct a pretend target'

'Proposed budget deficit to 3pct a pretend target'

BUDGET 2015 DAP leader flags shenanigans behind PM’s pretty numbers.
Residents irate at DASH being bulldozed through

Residents irate at DASH being bulldozed through

It is with great disappointment that we, the residents of Damansara Perdana and Mutiara Damansara, heard that the Damansara-Shah Alam Highway (DASH) will proceed in the Budget 2015 speech by our Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
Oppositon slams Najib's 'People's Budget'

Oppositon slams Najib's 'People's Budget'

UPDATED 10.03PM BUDGET 2015 Opposition MPs hit out at the PM's speech.
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BR1M 4.0 to be raised from RM650 to RM950

BR1M 4.0 to be raised from RM650 to RM950

BUDGET 2015 Najib says the assistance will be disbursed in three instalments.
RON95, diesel and LPG exempted from GST

RON95, diesel and LPG exempted from GST

BUDGET 2015 PM wants to ensure the new tax does not burden the rakyat.
Half-month or RM500 bonus for civil servants

Half-month or RM500 bonus for civil servants

BUDGET 2015 Pensioners will receive special financial assistance of RM250.
Special scheme to help youths own homes

Special scheme to help youths own homes

BUDGET 2015 20,000 units to be given on 'first come, first served' basis. 
Malaysia to reduce dependence on oil revenue

Malaysia to reduce dependence on oil revenue

ECONOMIC REPORT This is because global crude oil prices are highly volatile.
M’sian economy to grow between 5-6pct in 2015

M’sian economy to grow between 5-6pct in 2015

ECONOMIC REPORT The growth rate surpassed earlier expectations...
Our VIPs have nine aircraft, but Queen E flies BA

Our VIPs have nine aircraft, but Queen E flies BA

UPDATED 5.10PM Kadir Jasin mocks need to travel in great style and comfort.
Fanaticism begins at home

Fanaticism begins at home

Muslims must arrest the country's radicalisation.
Budget 2015 at a glance

Budget 2015 at a glance

FREE BUDGET 2015 What is the state of the nation? Check out these charts.
Najib unveils Budget 2015 in face of tough year

Najib unveils Budget 2015 in face of tough year

LIVE BUDGET 2015 FREE Relief comes in fuel exemption from GST.
MIC Deepavali open house at PWTC on Oct 22

MIC Deepavali open house at PWTC on Oct 22

The party expects about 10,000 people to attend the open house.
Selangor to raise development funds by 50pct

Selangor to raise development funds by 50pct

'We will introduce an economic and development policy that is fairer,' says Azmin.
Why lash PTPTN debtors, but not BN cronies?

Why lash PTPTN debtors, but not BN cronies?

Explain why BN cronies, who owe much more, are not punished, Khairy told.
Ideas lauds Pakatan’s alternative budget

Ideas lauds Pakatan’s alternative budget

The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) commends Pakatan Rakyat for advocating the adoption of the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) in their 2015 Shadow Budget (Belanjawan Pakatan Rakyat). It will indeed improve transparency and accountability in the way revenues from oil and gas are received and managed.
Spend time solving crime, DAP leader urges cops

Spend time solving crime, DAP leader urges cops

Police should focus on maintaining security, not waste time on political work.
'Charge Perkasa chief under Sedition Act'

'Charge Perkasa chief under Sedition Act'

Charging him under Sedition Act will show government is fair to all, says Nur Jazlan.
Fuel hike protest for warm up to bigger rally

Fuel hike protest for warm up to bigger rally

Satire performances to be staged to drive up a bigger anti-price hike protest.
Minister from Sarawak rapped for Ibrahim Ali defence

Minister from Sarawak rapped for Ibrahim Ali defence

Defence of Ibrahim Ali turns Nancy into dartboard for those against bigots.
'How is Ambiga seditious? I said the same, too'

'How is Ambiga seditious? I said the same, too'

UPDATED 3.42PM Nik Nazmi says he said the same thing against BTN before. 
Is Nancy closet Perkasa member, asks Guan Eng

Is Nancy closet Perkasa member, asks Guan Eng

UPDATED 1.46PM Her excuses for inaction on Bible issue shows she's 'Perkasa clone'.
HK students undaunted by authorities’ rejection of talks

HK students undaunted by authorities’ rejection of talks

Several hundred protesters were camped in the heart of the financial centre early today.
PAS veep: Open mind to Iszuree's criticism

PAS veep: Open mind to Iszuree's criticism

Reps criticising party decisions at meetings is not unusual, says Tuan Ibrahim.
'Moderate' Putrajaya should support IRF talk

'Moderate' Putrajaya should support IRF talk

UPDATED 3.23PM Organiser says Jakim's stand against 'moderate' position.
MP: Growth does not equal distribution

MP: Growth does not equal distribution

'PM's budget speech will be full of good news but it'll mean nothing to the people.'
Tourism Malaysia's Yen Yen defends Oktoberfest

Tourism Malaysia's Yen Yen defends Oktoberfest

She says the event will draw people globally and is individual choice.
Haze worsens to unhealthy in face of monsoon

Haze worsens to unhealthy in face of monsoon

Six areas in NS and Klang Valley clock unhealthy API levels despite rainy season.
Myanmar should beware of radicalism

Myanmar should beware of radicalism

COMMENT The world must act if Myanmar does not protect its own people.
Ambiga, tell them this is just a 'suggestion', too

Ambiga, tell them this is just a 'suggestion', too

FREE YOURSAY ‘I have a few things to suggest. Will I be charged if I did?’
'Selective prosecution fuels repeal of Sedition Act'

'Selective prosecution fuels repeal of Sedition Act'

COMMENT The minister’s defence of Ibrahim Ali disregards the law and court decisions.
Nancy's answer is unconstitutional

Nancy's answer is unconstitutional

COMMENT The minister’s written answer simply shows her lack of credibility.
Patrol boat incident injures navy’s image

Patrol boat incident injures navy’s image

Jeffrey urges KK to form own security forces to defend Sabah.
Group trying to convert poor Christians in Belaga

Group trying to convert poor Christians in Belaga

They say the outsiders are offering RM6,000 to each person to embrace Islam.
Are we budgeting for the future?

Are we budgeting for the future?

Amidst the anticipation of the PM’s sixth budget to be tabled by Najib Abdul Razak, it is important that we frame expectations for a more sustainable economic future.
'MH17 passenger was wearing oxygen mask'

'MH17 passenger was wearing oxygen mask'

MH17 FREE This raises the question whether all died instantly when the plane crashed.
Stop executing criminals with mental problems

Stop executing criminals with mental problems

Freeze state executions from today, the World Day Against the Death Penalty.
Nightclub blast opens a new Pandora’s box?

Nightclub blast opens a new Pandora’s box?

FREE YOURSAY ‘It is time for police to focus on looking for real criminals.’
Expedite abolition of the death penalty

Expedite abolition of the death penalty

Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture (Madpet), on the occasion of the 12th World Day Against the Death Penalty today, reiterates the urging for Malaysia to abolish the death penalty and immediately impose a moratorium on executions pending abolition as per the United Nation General Assembly’s Resolutions that have been adopted in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2012, whereby every year the support of the global community has been increasing.
Runner to go the distance against human trafficking

Runner to go the distance against human trafficking

Sarah Ann Chou is doing a half-marathon to raise funds for Tenaganita’s shelter.
Umno Youth fumes over ‘slipper for Najib’

Umno Youth fumes over ‘slipper for Najib’

The wing sees red over the "insolent and rude" behaviour of a protester.
Nancy’s defence of Ibrahim Ali ‘nonsensical’

Nancy’s defence of Ibrahim Ali ‘nonsensical’

FREE YOURSAY ‘It is for a court to rule whether his statement is seditious.’
Better for Nancy to say Ibrahim is above the law

Better for Nancy to say Ibrahim is above the law

FREE YOURSAY ‘What will happen if a non-Muslim say he'll burn the Quran?’
Students gang up to ‘ganyang’ Sedition Act

Students gang up to ‘ganyang’ Sedition Act

Coalition to empower students to express opinions without fear, say students.
Judge: Lighten up, they're only cartoons

Judge: Lighten up, they're only cartoons

He says, in lifting ban on Zunar's books, cartoons should not to be taken seriously.
Hey you, pay me

Hey you, pay me

(Sung to Lionel Ritchie's 'Say You, Say Me')
KJ defends blacklisting PTPTN defaulters

KJ defends blacklisting PTPTN defaulters

New rule for grads between 1998 to 2010 but did not pay at all, he says.
Gov't servants want 30pct pay hike

Gov't servants want 30pct pay hike

Cuepacs also proposes that civil servants should get a two-month bonus.
Jakim wants roundtable on Islam stopped

Jakim wants roundtable on Islam stopped

It claims 'liberal' Indonesian speaker involved and calls for govt intervention.
Lamenting the Bukit Bintang bombing

Lamenting the Bukit Bintang bombing

A bigger problem that will have no end.