Archive - 11 October 2014

M'sia bars entry of liberal Islamist Ulil Abshar

M'sia bars entry of liberal Islamist Ulil Abshar

He'll mislead Muslims if allowed to spread his brand of liberalism, says Zahid Hamidi.
Najib on three factors for BN to win GE14

Najib on three factors for BN to win GE14

Suitable candidates, strong machinery and a united BN are key, says the PM.
How could Budget 2015 have been better?

How could Budget 2015 have been better?

Now that our PM has delivered a ‘People Friendly’ Budget 2015 , let’s say a big thank you for all the goodies.
UM Law Society to walk against Sedition Act

UM Law Society to walk against Sedition Act

The society is getting together law students to join the Bar Council walk on Oct 16.
NGOs urge weekly protests against fuel hike

NGOs urge weekly protests against fuel hike

Mohd Azan Safar says they will press on until petrol price goes down.
1Malaysia.con, continued

1Malaysia.con, continued

The BN regime pretends to support religion.
More for spying than fighting crime in budget

More for spying than fighting crime in budget

BUDGET 2015 Figures show gov't is keener on opposition than crooks.
Gov't fooling rakyat on 'no GST for RON95'

Gov't fooling rakyat on 'no GST for RON95'

BUDGET 2015 'The 20 sen hike on RON95 is more than GST imposed on it.'
Zaid: Law minister is just a scapegoat

Zaid: Law minister is just a scapegoat

'Nancy's statements are prepared by those who really hold power in the gov't.'
Can Adenan stop Umno’s influence in Sarawak?

Can Adenan stop Umno’s influence in Sarawak?

Looks like Ibrahim Ali has stirred the hornet’s nest with his threat.
Senior lawyer testifies against Cecil Abraham

Senior lawyer testifies against Cecil Abraham

This is over alleged role in PI Bala's second SD denying earlier claims of...
Nancy tries to douse fire over Bible-burning row

Nancy tries to douse fire over Bible-burning row

UPDATED 4.10PM 'I never said that. You better check your facts,' she says.
Creative industry players hail Budget 2015

Creative industry players hail Budget 2015

BUDGET 2015 It will move more Malaysians up the value chain, they say.
Chinese schools vs national harmony

Chinese schools vs national harmony

COMMENT There’s vital necessity for authorities to do a reality check.
'Najib's 10pct bumi figure heavily massaged'

'Najib's 10pct bumi figure heavily massaged'

BUDGET 2015 Lim Teck Ghee says Budget having little bite for bumis.
Senator unhappy with paltry aid hike for disabled

Senator unhappy with paltry aid hike for disabled

BUDGET 2015 Bathmavathi says RM50 increase ‘almost meaningless’...
Now PAS goes after Malacca Oktoberfest

Now PAS goes after Malacca Oktoberfest

Malacca PAS ulama chief takes the beer-bashing to Jonker Walk.
Real obstacle to national unity - Ketuanan Umno

Real obstacle to national unity - Ketuanan Umno

COMMENT Equating the party with the nation results in no oppostion mentality.
Suhakam: Gov't defence of Bible burning alarming

Suhakam: Gov't defence of Bible burning alarming

It will deepen misunderstanding and division, says Hasmy Agam.
Deepavali canopy price is exorbitant, lament traders

Deepavali canopy price is exorbitant, lament traders

'MPK can always provide the tents for rental and not force traders to buy them.'
More Islamic conversion attempts in Sarawak

More Islamic conversion attempts in Sarawak

They are allegedly offering RM6,000 per person to entice them into Islam.
Roots of ethnic conflict in Rakhine state

Roots of ethnic conflict in Rakhine state

COMMENT Many M'sians will never live through what Kyaw has experienced.
National income to surpass trillion RM mark in 2014

National income to surpass trillion RM mark in 2014

ECONOMIC REPORT GNI is expected to expand by 10.2pct to RM1,049bil.
‘Subsidising builder not the way to give rakyat homes’

‘Subsidising builder not the way to give rakyat homes’

BUDGET 2015 MTEM’s Nizam says this does not solve the underlying problem.
Jakim should engage liberal Muslims in debate

Jakim should engage liberal Muslims in debate

FREE YOURSAY 'This would be better than saying ‘ban this and ban that’.'
Nancy digs herself an even deeper hole

Nancy digs herself an even deeper hole

FREE YOURSAY ‘What kind of stupid nonsense is she talking about?’
AG, your turn to explain ‘okay to burn Bibles’

AG, your turn to explain ‘okay to burn Bibles’

FREE YOURSAY ‘The more Nancy tries to explain, the more ridiculous it gets.’
From Budget to beer fest for PKR and DAP MPs

From Budget to beer fest for PKR and DAP MPs

UPDATED 5.23PM Non-Muslim reps show solidarity and note 'no publicity is bad...'
Bishop: Ibrahim Ali crossed a red line

Bishop: Ibrahim Ali crossed a red line

Gov’t’s excuse in not charging him with sedition is ‘warped logic’, he says.
PM’s Dept takes the cake with highest-ever spending

PM’s Dept takes the cake with highest-ever spending

In just over a decade, the PM’s Dept budget grew more than four times.