Archive - 14 October 2014

Three Maran Umno members sacked

Three Maran Umno members sacked

Umno's disciplinary committee sacked them for acting against the party.     
International forum prior to Umno general assembly

International forum prior to Umno general assembly

Its theme is 'hyper connected world challenges in nation building' on Nov 24-25.
2014-10-15

2014-10-15

ROS drags feet, vexed MIC leaders seek PM's help

ROS drags feet, vexed MIC leaders seek PM's help

2,500 MIC leaders will gather in Putrajaya over party election complaints.
Cops probe 'slipper for Najib' protester

Cops probe 'slipper for Najib' protester

UPDATED 7PM He was photographed doing this during a protest outside Parliament.
Gerakan to discuss merger of Youth and Beliawanis

Gerakan to discuss merger of Youth and Beliawanis

The merger could only be done officially at the party’s general assembly.
Zaid: M'sian leaders fear Muslims becoming clever

Zaid: M'sian leaders fear Muslims becoming clever

Like Athens, he says leaders don't want Muslims to learn how to ask questions.
Perak BN reps improve response to public

Perak BN reps improve response to public

Survey shows Perak BN reps now regularly respond to complaints by constituents.
Shafee deemed ‘fit and proper person’ to lead prosecution

Shafee deemed ‘fit and proper person’ to lead prosecution

The decision today puts an end to Anwar’s third attempt to disqualify Shafee.
'Use savings from global drop to cut petrol prices'

'Use savings from global drop to cut petrol prices'

The Perak DAP political and economic bureau says this will reduce the people’s burden.
Water situation in KL, Selangor almost back to normal

Water situation in KL, Selangor almost back to normal

Clean water supply had been restored in 943 of the 968 areas.
Has any Bible been burnt? BN MP scorches critics

Has any Bible been burnt? BN MP scorches critics

UPDATED 5.20PM PARLIAMENT The Sabah MP poses the question after...
'Too rich for BR1M, too poor for income tax cuts'

'Too rich for BR1M, too poor for income tax cuts'

Think tank says GST'll hit middle income most, as income tax cuts hardly help them.
'M'sia to be lower on press freedom ranks'

'M'sia to be lower on press freedom ranks'

Using Sedition Act on journos and others will worsen ranking, warns RSF.
Agong, heads of state exempted from GST

Agong, heads of state exempted from GST

UPDATED 5,27PM Except for petrol, says a list the gov't has gazetted.
Oktoberfest and holier-than-thou politics

Oktoberfest and holier-than-thou politics

ADUN SPEAKS Let’s focus on our core duties – policy-making, delivering and...
Felda University plan on hold due to high costs

Felda University plan on hold due to high costs

PARLIAMENT However, Felda has initiatives such as financial aid and skills training.
10,000 motorsport fans set to throng Dataran Batu Buruk

10,000 motorsport fans set to throng Dataran Batu Buruk

The event will feature Trail Bike, Pocket Bike, motorcycle test drive and carnival sale.
Budget should reduce wastages, says MP

Budget should reduce wastages, says MP

These has incurred the country a loss of RM6.5 billion, says Stampin's Julian Tan.
2014-10-14

2014-10-14

PAC can't probe 1MDB just because of Dr M

PAC can't probe 1MDB just because of Dr M

UPDATED 7.23PM 'We cannot just respond to one person,' says Nur Jazlan Mohamed.
Budget 2015 unfair to women, says MP

Budget 2015 unfair to women, says MP

The budget for a women's institute is slashed, while childcare leave is limited.
Kedah PAS’ Youth deputy chief passes away

Kedah PAS’ Youth deputy chief passes away

Ahmad Izzat Mohd Shauki, 34 was a former Bukit Lada assemblypserson.
Molotov cocktails thrown into five homes in JB

Molotov cocktails thrown into five homes in JB

However, police say none of the victims were injured in the incidents.
Water supply back to normal in KK today

Water supply back to normal in KK today

Equipment at Kasigui Treatment Plant intakes were submerged in floods.
Police clear barricades at Hong Kong protests

Police clear barricades at Hong Kong protests

Hundreds of protesters remained at three main sites in the city.
'With MyKad, Umno signs up Indians, Pakistanis'

'With MyKad, Umno signs up Indians, Pakistanis'

After the Filipinos, Jeffrey Kitingan warns of a new 'time bomb' in Sabah.
PKR launches campaign ahead of Anwar's appeal

PKR launches campaign ahead of Anwar's appeal

It’s to show support for the Opposition leader who is facing jail if appeal fails.
Giving subsidies a stupid policy, says Ahmad Maslan

Giving subsidies a stupid policy, says Ahmad Maslan

KINIBIZ The deputy minister says the wealthy tend to benefit more...
Rhymes of reason

Rhymes of reason

YES OR NO?

Is it an act of treason
PAC wants MACC in on 'graft' in school projects

PAC wants MACC in on 'graft' in school projects

UPDATED 2.55PM Call in response to Auditor-General’s Report.
An open letter to the CEO of Lynas Corp

An open letter to the CEO of Lynas Corp

Dear Ms Amanda Lacaze,

First of all, please  allow  me to welcome the news and congratulate you on your appointment as the new CEO of Lynas Corporation. Though this  congratulatory message may have been nine months late but it is nevertheless from the bottom of my heart.
Malaysian implicated in badminton match-fixing

Malaysian implicated in badminton match-fixing

The Malaysian is said to have approached two Danish players to fix their matches.
Minister: GST will not result in high inflation

Minister: GST will not result in high inflation

UPDATED 2.50PM Hasan says gov't can ensure prices are under control.
PAS rep blames 'unIslamic gov’t' for dengue

PAS rep blames 'unIslamic gov’t' for dengue

This the reason, not uncleanliness, Hasan Mahmood tells Kelantan assembly.
'Don't be secretive about Beng Hock probe'

'Don't be secretive about Beng Hock probe'

The police, says DAP MP Teo Kok Seong, can no longer be silent about this case.
The Islamic state - which version?

The Islamic state - which version?

Time for moderates to reframe the issue.
PAS: Selangor not ruled by PKR and DAP alone

PAS: Selangor not ruled by PKR and DAP alone

The party is upset the Oktoberfest beer festival went on despite its objections.
New non-tender project for 1MDB 'rescue bid'

New non-tender project for 1MDB 'rescue bid'

UPDATE 3.12PM  Proves pullout of all stops for viability of 1MDB’s power arm, says Tony Pua.
Rise of a new 'ketua umum' in PKR

Rise of a new 'ketua umum' in PKR

COMMENT The worry is the blinkers that can stymie PKR’s new sec-gen.
Minister blames DAP for poor press ranking

Minister blames DAP for poor press ranking

UPDATED 1.43PM PARLIAMENT Barring Utusan from Penang assembly...
'Nancy owes nation an apology'

'Nancy owes nation an apology'

UPDATED 11.38AM  Lim says storm will end when minister faces up to reality.
Ridhuan: How can pigs outnumber cows in M'sia?

Ridhuan: How can pigs outnumber cows in M'sia?

He is keen to know if new MB will approve the integrated pig farming project.
NGO fumes over daily's 'Hot Porn' headline

NGO fumes over daily's 'Hot Porn' headline

Women's Aid Organisation says headline is 'sexist and disrespectful...'
GST exempt, zero-rated and relief lists gazetted

GST exempt, zero-rated and relief lists gazetted

KINIBIZ This was by order of Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni.
Ulil: Islam and liberal values see no conflict

Ulil: Islam and liberal values see no conflict

INTERVIEW Religious freedom is key, says barred-from-entry scholar Ulil Abshar.
'Rebels' Saari and Hasnul, the people are with you

'Rebels' Saari and Hasnul, the people are with you

FREE YOURSAY ‘Take suspension as a blessing; form a new party of moderates.’
PAS: Low-income earners trapped in 'BN jail'

PAS: Low-income earners trapped in 'BN jail'

Government keeping rakyat reliant on handouts, says PAS veep Tuan Ibrahim.
Hadi: Non-Muslims free to consume alcohol

Hadi: Non-Muslims free to consume alcohol

On Oktoberfest, PAS president muses that no religion encourages 'berfoya-foya'.
Welcome to Malaysia, a slavery heaven

Welcome to Malaysia, a slavery heaven

FREE YOURSAY 'They face extortion; when deported, the employers come out...'
The Chinese have their rights, too

The Chinese have their rights, too

FREE YOURSAY 'Not voting for BN doesn't mean they lose their constitutional...'