Archive - 16 October 2014

Dakwah in Sarawak lawful, Ulama wing tells DAP MP

Dakwah in Sarawak lawful, Ulama wing tells DAP MP

PAS Ulama says Muslim missionaries teach Islam but don't force conversions.
Selangor wants more say on Langat 2

Selangor wants more say on Langat 2

'S'gor is not consulted on technical details, which could means costlier water.'
We'll back you against extremists, lawyers tell PM

We'll back you against extremists, lawyers tell PM

Don't let extremists hijack your progressive agenda, the Bar tells Najib.
KJ denies 'Dr M desperate' quote

KJ denies 'Dr M desperate' quote

A fake 'news' article pits the minister against the Umno veteran. 
Another KTMB worker sacked, 11 suspended

Another KTMB worker sacked, 11 suspended

This brings the grand total of those terminated to 41, while 27 more are suspended.
‘Civilian’ was a Sulu intruder, witness tells court

‘Civilian’ was a Sulu intruder, witness tells court

'The man was pointing his firearm in our direction and I saw his finger on the trigger.'
Poll: 45pct grumble about their mobile network operator

Poll: 45pct grumble about their mobile network operator

'This underperformance is putting the MNOs’ subscriptions at significant risk.'
'Millions allocated but Sarawak roads still bad'

'Millions allocated but Sarawak roads still bad'

State PAS leader wants urgent repairs and upgrades to roads in rural areas.
Car prices should go down with GST

Car prices should go down with GST

KINIBIZ But they may not go down due to profiteering by manufacturers.
'BR1M in food stamps won't solve poverty'

'BR1M in food stamps won't solve poverty'

But it will benefit grocery stores and create stigma, warns Institut Rakyat.
Jimmy Choo set to price London IPO at 140p a share

Jimmy Choo set to price London IPO at 140p a share

The price gives the company an equity value of 546 million pounds (US$874 million).
'Repeal Sedition Act to end Nancy's agony'

'Repeal Sedition Act to end Nancy's agony'

Also, drop all prosecutions under the Act, DAP parliamentary leader tells cabinet.
Cops nab five over hand-grenade incident

Cops nab five over hand-grenade incident

On Oct 9, a car jockey was killed and 12 other people were injured.
Vexed MIC group wants president's head to roll

Vexed MIC group wants president's head to roll

UPDATED 6.15PM They want him to quit over discrepancies in party polls.
Jakarta wants polygamy payment rule revoked

Jakarta wants polygamy payment rule revoked

The East Lombok district on Lombok island recently issued the regulation.
'Sedition Act's replacement must have limited scope'

'Sedition Act's replacement must have limited scope'

Bar Council says it shoul be confined to incitement of racial and religious violence.
MPs: Don't let Sabah get the crumbs

MPs: Don't let Sabah get the crumbs

UPDATED 5.20PM Two MPs claim West M'sian firms will get lucrative highway job.
Ex-minister: 'Ali Baba' culture poisoning youths

Ex-minister: 'Ali Baba' culture poisoning youths

Ku Li laments that Malay youths take it as a belief system and fight for it in politics.
US$1.9bil Bangkok airport expansion planned

US$1.9bil Bangkok airport expansion planned

This involves building a new runway, passenger terminal and other facilities.
Zahid: M'sian Isis comfort women 'merely rumour'

Zahid: M'sian Isis comfort women 'merely rumour'

The home minister says no Malaysian comfort women have been detected so far.
Perkasa flays Penang's 'heartless caliph'

Perkasa flays Penang's 'heartless caliph'

The 'cruel' leader cannot be compared with Caliph Umar, says the NGO.
'Fishy' RM4bil loan at Finance Ministry firm

'Fishy' RM4bil loan at Finance Ministry firm

Gov't reply on SRC International's annual accounts raises more questions.
Defer PJ's One-Way Loop to avert political suicide

Defer PJ's One-Way Loop to avert political suicide

An open letter to the Selangor state government

It is no secret that the support for Pakatan Rakyat in Selangor has taken a beating in the last couple of months. And with a slew of highly unpopular, and at times irresponsible, decisions being made, it will be inevitable that more votes will be lost in the next general election.
Event aims to bridge gap between Muslims and dogs

Event aims to bridge gap between Muslims and dogs

'I want to touch a dog' event has been given the green light by Mais and police.
'Hudud laws won’t affect non-Muslims' is a lie

'Hudud laws won’t affect non-Muslims' is a lie

I refer to the announcement by the Kelantan PAS government in their state assembly which confirms the implementation of hudud laws in their state next year. According to the Kelantan state exco member YB Mohd Nassuruddin Daud, hudud laws will be implemented in Kelantan notwithstanding objections from the non-Muslim community.
Zahid says PPS trying to 'take over' police work

Zahid says PPS trying to 'take over' police work

UPDATED 6.34PM PARLIAMENT He adds reduction of Penang's crime not its doing.
Hisham: Brother's deal not under my ministry

Hisham: Brother's deal not under my ministry

UPDATED 4.20PM PARLIAMENT 'No conflict of interest' in RM77mil contract.
'Wrong for gov't to use GST to cover debts'

'Wrong for gov't to use GST to cover debts'

UPDATED 3.06PM Ku Li adds it is a bad time to impose tax as cost of living is on the rise.
KJ pans walk, says people want sedition law

KJ pans walk, says people want sedition law

UPDATED 1.50PM But he admits selective prosecution is giving law a bad rap.
Ku Li: OSA conceals thousands of sins

Ku Li: OSA conceals thousands of sins

UPDATED 4.05PM He says limit finance minister's powers to combat graft.
Zam: Chinese in self-isolation mode

Zam: Chinese in self-isolation mode

'They don't want to be called pendatang but hold on to the bahasa pendatang identity.'
Skipping Friday prayers in Kelantan can mean jail

Skipping Friday prayers in Kelantan can mean jail

Men who skip prayers three Fridays in a row without reason can be jailed for a year.
Reflections on Budget 2015

Reflections on Budget 2015

Part of an economists’ job is to gather economic data of the population in the past and present - income, capital, population growth and so on, and then explain the conditions of the people. He explains whether the income distribution is equal, whether the prices have risen or fallen in real terms, and so on.
China blocks BBC website as HK tensions rise

China blocks BBC website as HK tensions rise

The broadcaster says that the move seemed to be 'deliberate censorship'.
Lawyers march against Sedition Act

Lawyers march against Sedition Act

UPDATED 5.50PM Nearly 1,000 marched to Parliament today. [PHOTOS]
Come, let us all be seditious!

Come, let us all be seditious!

FREE COMMENT If writing truth, asking questions are seditious, bring it on.
Snafu? Apple shows off new iPads a day early

Snafu? Apple shows off new iPads a day early

The images revealed the names of the devices - iPad Mini 3 and iPad Air 2.
As minister, Nancy is answerable, says don

As minister, Nancy is answerable, says don

Nancy Shukri can't just point finger at the attorney-general, says law don Aziz Bari.
RM26mil to mend collapsed Terengganu stadium

RM26mil to mend collapsed Terengganu stadium

Fourteen contractors to get the job, says Menteri Besar Ahmad Razif. 
Prime movers among 14 nabbed for 'militancy'

Prime movers among 14 nabbed for 'militancy'

Five others are a whole family, including a Form Two student, says IGP Khalid.
Islamic forum to go on despite Ulil ban

Islamic forum to go on despite Ulil ban

S'pore university's Farid al-Attas will replace Ulil at event this Saturday.
'Threat brush-off makes us no better than Isis'

'Threat brush-off makes us no better than Isis'

MCCBCHST slams Nancy for giving licence for criminal threats to continue.
MP Kula sighs over what-might-have-been

MP Kula sighs over what-might-have-been

PARLIAMENT MH17 prosecutions would be easier if M’sia is ICC member.
If Anwar 'immune to law', why is he facing jail?

If Anwar 'immune to law', why is he facing jail?

FREE YOURSAY He was jailed for six years and could do time again if appeal fails.
Zuraida wants separate gender camps for NS

Zuraida wants separate gender camps for NS

PARLIAMENT The Ampang MP says this is to avoid 'uncontrolled mingling'.
Groups: Speaker should be elected, not appointed

Groups: Speaker should be elected, not appointed

Bar Council and NGOs say its crucial speaker is not beholden to ruling gov’t.
Thanks for writing with no condom on the pen, Zaid

Thanks for writing with no condom on the pen, Zaid

FREE YOURSAY ‘Umno controls the Malays by keeping them in the religious prison.’
Jailing Anwar not the end, the struggle will triumph

Jailing Anwar not the end, the struggle will triumph

FREE YOURSAY ‘The rakyat have hope, but also know the reality of dirty politics.’
Apply common sense over 'slipper for Najib'

Apply common sense over 'slipper for Najib'

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why go after a poor man who is venting his anger at price rise?’