Archive - 17 October 2014

Losers, liars and looters

Losers, liars and looters

M’sians must tell them to get well and truly lost.
Malaysia worker productivity decades behind Singapore

Malaysia worker productivity decades behind Singapore

In 2013, a worker in M'sia is as productive as a worker in S'pore in 1978.
Jimmy Choo IPO priced at low end of range

Jimmy Choo IPO priced at low end of range

Jimmy Choo has a value of 546 million pounds at the offer price.
'Forget subsidies, M'sians now pay gov't for RON95'

'Forget subsidies, M'sians now pay gov't for RON95'

At US$84.47 per barrel, RON95 should be cheaper even without subsidy.
Felda wins suit against Azizah and two others

Felda wins suit against Azizah and two others

This followed the admission of liability for the two defamatory articles by the defendants.
'Terjah' MB strikes again with exco riding pillion

'Terjah' MB strikes again with exco riding pillion

Azmin turns to pedal power with Elizabeth Wong during his visit to Pulau Ketam.
Malindo Air begins flights to JB and Medan from Ipoh

Malindo Air begins flights to JB and Medan from Ipoh

This is following the launch of the Subang-Ipoh thrice weekly flights earlier this month.
'Sons, son-in-law shouldn't be DPM or PM'

'Sons, son-in-law shouldn't be DPM or PM'

So, KJ, Mukhriz and Hisham should not ascend to the top of the political ladder.
RM77mil liquor label deal not direct nego, says firm

RM77mil liquor label deal not direct nego, says firm

The firm, owned by a minister's brother, says the deal was above board.
Income disparity

Income disparity

The NEP is nothing but an illusion.
Mah: 1Malaysia needs 'tongkat ali'-like boost

Mah: 1Malaysia needs 'tongkat ali'-like boost

UPDATED 5.53PM He uses an analogy to stress the campaign's running out of steam.
Religious, ethnic hatred top concern of M'sians

Religious, ethnic hatred top concern of M'sians

Pew Research says a third of M'sians feel this is a top world danger.
Billion ringgit DBKL land lots 'sold off secretly'

Billion ringgit DBKL land lots 'sold off secretly'

Cheras MP questions the sale of 'projects' advertised as 'open tender'.
M'sian biodiversity moves seem encouraging

M'sian biodiversity moves seem encouraging

The Living Planet Report2014 indicates that globally, populations of fish, birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles have declined 52 percent in the 40-year period measured by the report.
Azmin denies claim he signed quit letter

Azmin denies claim he signed quit letter

UPDATED 4.45PM The purported undated letter is to ensure he'll toe the line.
Make clear radioactive disposal site, Lynas told

Make clear radioactive disposal site, Lynas told

But IAEA gives thumbs up to the low-level radioactivity at the plant.
'Against constitution to seek Sedition Act repeal'

'Against constitution to seek Sedition Act repeal'

Group says the law is sanctioned by the constitution through Article 63(4).
Cops given photos, video of Sedition Act rally ruckus

Cops given photos, video of Sedition Act rally ruckus

Evidence of attack on protesters handed over by Penang Suaram.
Appeals Court upholds ban on Kim Quek’s book

Appeals Court upholds ban on Kim Quek’s book

They had appealed against a High Court decision delivered on July 15, 2011.
Police clear Hong Kong protest site

Police clear Hong Kong protest site

Hundreds of officers removed barricades erected in Mong Kok, reports said.
'We won't hit the streets for you again, Anwar'

'We won't hit the streets for you again, Anwar'

UPDATED 4.45PM This is not 1998. We choose our struggles, says NGO.
Kelantan prince's suit against police struck out

Kelantan prince's suit against police struck out

This follows the prince and his lawyer failing to turn up in court today.
Global MP union spotlights sedition dragnet

Global MP union spotlights sedition dragnet

UPDATED 2.34PM They pass resolution to monitor the cases closely.
Jawi wants Kassim's syariah trial to proceed

Jawi wants Kassim's syariah trial to proceed

This is despite civil High Court being due to hear his 'strike out' bid.
How will M'sia perform on the UN Security Council?

How will M'sia perform on the UN Security Council?

COMMENT The country brings some baggage of its own to the Council.
Most Malaysians fed-up with the religious cards

Most Malaysians fed-up with the religious cards

COMMENT This is the second reason why I think Umno will collapse.
US expresses concern over Malaysia's sedition law

US expresses concern over Malaysia's sedition law

Its mission urges Putrajaya to apply the law fairly and apolitically.
Scholar: Good leaders won't promote alcohol

Scholar: Good leaders won't promote alcohol

Ex-Perlis mufti Mohd Asri slams politicians for taking part in beer festivals.
Let them eat MUET

Let them eat MUET

Stop making excuses for bad English.
Cops on the lookout for 'topless' women in PD

Cops on the lookout for 'topless' women in PD

The incident reportedly took place at Pantai Saujana in Port Dickson.
Five priorities for Malaysia in Security Council

Five priorities for Malaysia in Security Council

These include advancing moderation globally, PM Najib tells reporters in Milan.
Australian hosts tropical spider on Bali vacation

Australian hosts tropical spider on Bali vacation

Doctors removed the spider that had burrowed into his appendectomy scar.
Gerakan Youth chief pans march, deputy lauds it

Gerakan Youth chief pans march, deputy lauds it

UPDATED 1.55PM Tan Keng Liang believes the march did not achieve anything.
Nancy: I never support religious, racist rants

Nancy: I never support religious, racist rants

De facto law minister tells Borneo Post she never backs such against non-Muslims.
MPs: KL city budget under Official Secrets Act

MPs: KL city budget under Official Secrets Act

UPDATED 2.59PM Nurul Izzah tweets DBKL's budget is an official secret.
Heavy rain warning for east coast states

Heavy rain warning for east coast states

Rainfall of 500 to 600 milimetres a month were expected during the period.
Apple introduces new iPads and iMacs

Apple introduces new iPads and iMacs

It also released its latest desktop operating system, OS X Yosemite.
Case management for trial of 'strippers' on Nov 21

Case management for trial of 'strippers' on Nov 21

They allegedly committed the offence on May 30 at Pantai Teluk Kampi.
Does cabinet support AG's 'defending Islam' excuse?

Does cabinet support AG's 'defending Islam' excuse?

UPDATED 1PM Kit Siang wants cabinet to take a stand on Nancy's replies...
'Pakatan must reclaim Middle Malaysia'

'Pakatan must reclaim Middle Malaysia'

Ground now hijacked by extremists and racists, says new PKR director of strategy
PKR: Umno's Syed Ali stuck in 'ancient politics'

PKR: Umno's Syed Ali stuck in 'ancient politics'

Fahmi Fadzil slams the Umno leader's urging for halt to Anwar's solidarity drive.
Handling racists and such without the Sedition Act

Handling racists and such without the Sedition Act

COMMENT Why cling to an archaic law when the Penal Code can do the same?
Join Umno? Thanks but no thanks, Adam tells KJ

Join Umno? Thanks but no thanks, Adam tells KJ

He says he has plenty of court forms to fill, so Khairy can keep his Umno form.
The regression of our society

The regression of our society

Yesterday, the video ‘Samseng attack GHAH @ Speakers Square Penang’ by YouTube user Advotool Media came to my attention. For those of you who did not watch it, basically, Gerakan Hapus Akta Hasutan (GHAH)’s Penang coordinator Ong Jing Cheng as well as a few others were heckled and pushed around during their peaceful gathering at Speaker’s Square in Penang.
Cops must know domestic violence a seizable offence

Cops must know domestic violence a seizable offence

We refer to the article published in The Star on Oct 12, 2014, entitled ‘Woman attacked by hubby while praying’, where Fadzilah Ismail was reportedly beaten up by her husband for three hours.
Malaysia wins UN Security Council seat

Malaysia wins UN Security Council seat

Malaysia wins non-permanent seat, taking 187 out of the 192 votes cast.
Sponsorship of actress' delivery irks NGO

Sponsorship of actress' delivery irks NGO

UPDATED 4.10PM SAMM says there are more deserving ones to Rozita Che Wan.
Kudos to Bar Council, keep the momentum going

Kudos to Bar Council, keep the momentum going

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why no gangsters like what happened in Penang last Sunday?’
Why waste money on a law minister?

Why waste money on a law minister?

FREE YOURSAY 'With nothing intelligent to say, she is nothing but a politician...'
Will Isma lodge report on 'haram' contract?

Will Isma lodge report on 'haram' contract?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Haram x haram = halal - ie, negative x negative = positive.’