Archive - 13 October 2014

'Bible-burning urging only for Muslim parents'

'Bible-burning urging only for Muslim parents'

Ibrahim Ali says it is only for the Bible said to be given to Muslim students.
Over 11,000 petition to drop Isma chief's charge

Over 11,000 petition to drop Isma chief's charge

It says Abdullah Zaik is victim of'attacks by evangelists and chauvinists.
Rafizi fires back - calls Najib a bigger bully

Rafizi fires back - calls Najib a bigger bully

Responding 'PAS is being bullied' jibes, he says MCA is treated far worse.
'Syura council has no power to curb PasMa'

'Syura council has no power to curb PasMa'

The council is not empowered to act on party members joining PasMa, it says.
'Teach Chinese youths to be patriotic'

'Teach Chinese youths to be patriotic'

Don't raise sensitive issues and focus on this, Umno man tells MCA Youth.
DAP rubbishes Umno's no low cost homes claim

DAP rubbishes Umno's no low cost homes claim

Penang housing exco Jagdeep Singh says state projects have 850 units at RM42,000.
KLIA2 undergoes facility upgrades

KLIA2 undergoes facility upgrades

The move was aimed at enhancing customer convenience at the hybrid airport.
Int'l body in M'sia to inspect Lynas plant

Int'l body in M'sia to inspect Lynas plant

IAEA will check on radiation safety, waste plan and environmental impact.
Salesman ordered to enter defence over Chee’s murder

Salesman ordered to enter defence over Chee’s murder

Albert also set Oct 19 for mention of the case at the High Court.
'Exemptions lists show we're not ready for GST'

'Exemptions lists show we're not ready for GST'

'It begs the question of whether the gov’t has been too hasty,' says Tony Pua.
Spending more budget on crime not the solution

Spending more budget on crime not the solution

It is funny (well, not really) that as Malaysians, we go by our daily lives being subjected to fear of criminal elements surrounding us.

What this means is that we are constantly looking behind our backs in everything we do, from going to the ATM at night, to walking home through the park, to the thought of leaving our children unattended in public for just a few seconds, to driving alone at night, to leaving our handphones on the table at the mamak stall, and even to just simply taking out our wallets in public. We are just constantly on the edge.
Norway’s Statoil to sell Azerbaijani stakes to Petronas

Norway’s Statoil to sell Azerbaijani stakes to Petronas

Statoil says it expected the deal to be completed early next year.
'Rosmah didn't get a single sen from Permata'

'Rosmah didn't get a single sen from Permata'

UPDATED 6.40PM Ahmad Maslan dismisses accusation against PM's wife.
The rise of extremism and the death of reason

The rise of extremism and the death of reason

The hostility and animosity targeted to fellow Malaysians whose opposing views may not be in line with the doctrines endorsed by the ruling elite, is dangerously becoming a standardised template used to instill fear from would be ‘dissenters’.
Mob made up of 'Umno gangsters', says CM

Mob made up of 'Umno gangsters', says CM

GHAH group merely expressing its views on Sedition Act, says Lim Guan Eng.
Leave 'bullies' and join BN, Umno MP invites PAS

Leave 'bullies' and join BN, Umno MP invites PAS

PARLIAMENT We have our differences but we cannot be divorced, Annuar tells PAS.
'Budget shows KJ's power, may become DPM'

'Budget shows KJ's power, may become DPM'

Whether Najib realises it or not, Kadir Jasin says, Khairy is on track to inherit Umno.
2014-10-13

2014-10-13

Guan Eng to Mida: Talk investment, not politics

Guan Eng to Mida: Talk investment, not politics

He also raps trade minister for personal attack on falling Mida referrals for Penang.
HK anti-protest groups tear down barricades

HK anti-protest groups tear down barricades

As scuffles broke out, police tried to protect protesters and barricades.
Activist told to enter defence on sedition charge

Activist told to enter defence on sedition charge

UPDATED 4.51PM Hishamuddin Rais charged on remarks made last year.
Rapid development at whose expense?

Rapid development at whose expense?

The Penang chief minister (CM) has complained of the state government being unfairly targeted for approving projects for developers although it has gone to great lengths to be transparent and to balance the various competing interests involved.
Housewives have 'hidden talents' to contribute

Housewives have 'hidden talents' to contribute

This is new Human Resources Ministry plan to get them to return to job market.
Kelantanese and Chinese in the same boat, says MP

Kelantanese and Chinese in the same boat, says MP

Kamarudin Jaafar says it’s proof the BN neglects those who don’t support it.
Mah lauds Najib's speech to Chinese as 'positive'

Mah lauds Najib's speech to Chinese as 'positive'

Gerakan chief joins MCA to play down PM's comment on Chinese support.
BN rep ridiculed on Guan Eng's 'armoured vehicle'

BN rep ridiculed on Guan Eng's 'armoured vehicle'

PARLIAMENT He had fallen for a satirical story on the RM2.3mil SUV.
'Gazette Orang Asli land,' court tells Pahang again

'Gazette Orang Asli land,' court tells Pahang again

The High Court rejects the gov't's stay application on a 2012 order.
On PM's mocking, Anwar cites Umno founder

On PM's mocking, Anwar cites Umno founder

PARLIAMENT He quotes Onn Jaafar who wanted to free minds from feudalism.
Settlers: Kelantan agency destroyed our plantation

Settlers: Kelantan agency destroyed our plantation

Kesedar is accused of destroying a 10-acre oil palm plantation for replanting.
PKR sec-gen post not a demotion, says Rafizi

PKR sec-gen post not a demotion, says Rafizi

UPDATED 4PM He says the post is key to the party’s strength and machinery.
Low bumi equity blamed on Najib's underlings

Low bumi equity blamed on Najib's underlings

UPDATED 2.45PM Deputy minister says they are the reason 30pct not achieved.
PKR deflects Najib's attack on Pakatan's budget

PKR deflects Najib's attack on Pakatan's budget

UPDATED 3.29PM Rafizi Ramli calls the PM's assertion 'unfounded and silly'.
Malaysia ready to construct rubberised roads

Malaysia ready to construct rubberised roads

Uggah says some countries had undertaken research on the diverse uses of rubber
Umno and PAS, non-Malay have rights, too

Umno and PAS, non-Malay have rights, too

ADUN SPEAKS Attacks on vernacular schools, beer festivals are most troubling.
A tale of a thorny Budget

A tale of a thorny Budget

MP SPEAKS For how long are we going to remain so naive and gullible?
'IGP, AG come clean on meet with Malay leaders'

'IGP, AG come clean on meet with Malay leaders'

Anti-Sedition Act group says investigations and arrests spiked after that.
'AG must be fair and hold all sedition cases'

'AG must be fair and hold all sedition cases'

UPDATED 1.51PM Ruling to postpone Isma chief's case must apply to all, says DAP.
Nov 5 date for Azmi's challenge to Sedition Act

Nov 5 date for Azmi's challenge to Sedition Act

This is when the High Court will hear his argument why Act is not constitutional.
Ukraine rebels allow access to MH17 crash site

Ukraine rebels allow access to MH17 crash site

MH17 FREE The rescue team would be allowed to collect personal items.
Mat Razi sworn in as P Kubor assemblyperson

Mat Razi sworn in as P Kubor assemblyperson

The swearing-in ceremony was held before speaker Abdullah Ya’kub.
Former bodybuilding great Bujang Taha dies

Former bodybuilding great Bujang Taha dies

At the peak of his career, Bujang won the Mr Asia title four times.
Violent storm lashes Kuala Lumpur

Violent storm lashes Kuala Lumpur

The storm uprooted trees and tore down signboards and walls of houses.
Borneo Highway’s RM5bil extra for Umno cronies?

Borneo Highway’s RM5bil extra for Umno cronies?

Najib must explain why highway will be 238km shorter, but cost more, says DAP.
Factory goes bust, 500 migrants abandoned

Factory goes bust, 500 migrants abandoned

Employers close without notice and keep their passports, claims MTUC.
PM's Dept spending like there is no tomorrow

PM's Dept spending like there is no tomorrow

FREE YOURSAY 'The nation is on auto-pilot and it shall soon make a hard landing.'
DAP flays MCA for not standing up to Najib

DAP flays MCA for not standing up to Najib

UPDATED 11.54AM Instead of distancing itself, they blame media.
Police did not stop Penang fracas, says NGO

Police did not stop Penang fracas, says NGO

GHAH slams the police for allowing the disruption to boil over into violence.
Isma chief's sedition case postponed

Isma chief's sedition case postponed

UPDATED 11.11AM Court to wait for Azmi Sharom's case, says judge.
Two policemen killed in storm

Two policemen killed in storm

Tree falls on two police personnel in a container at Jalan Kampung Attap.
Today Oktoberfest, what will it be tomorrow?

Today Oktoberfest, what will it be tomorrow?

FREE YOURSAY 'Are Umno/PAS trying to force their beliefs on others?'
Najib, Obama would be ashamed

Najib, Obama would be ashamed

COMMENT US president would never tell voters not to make demands if...
Don’t fear sensitive issues

Don’t fear sensitive issues

The aim is to protect wrongdoers.
Don't tax Chinese, then we'll stop demanding

Don't tax Chinese, then we'll stop demanding

FREE YOURSAY 'M'sians have right to expect something from the gov't...'