Archive - 22 October 2014

Zambry: Politicians linked to crime will face law

Zambry: Politicians linked to crime will face law

The Home Minister earlier said some politicians gain from illegal gambling.
First batch of Penang pilgrims arrives home

First batch of Penang pilgrims arrives home

A total 278 haj pilgrims arrived at the Penang International Airport in George Town today.
Gerakan wants BN to act on 'extremist' members

Gerakan wants BN to act on 'extremist' members

'Parties must act on those making extreme or racist remarks at AGMs.'
Remove ban on firecrackers and fireworks

Remove ban on firecrackers and fireworks

The government should lift the ban for playing firecrackers and fireworks at certain set times and days, since these items have been widely let-off in the open by people of all races, cultures, traditions and beliefs during festivities like when celebrating each other’s ‘New Year’ especially during the eve night.
'Muslims needn't follow just one school of thought'

'Muslims needn't follow just one school of thought'

Asri cites a Syrian scholar as the 'I Want To Touch A Dog' debate rages on.
DAP: AG must clear air on Bible threat dismissal

DAP: AG must clear air on Bible threat dismissal

'Did he approve the parliamentary reply or was it the work of an AGC officer?'
Hisham 99.9pct confident MH370 will be found

Hisham 99.9pct confident MH370 will be found

MH370 FREE The minister says he's still optimistic but the ocean is huge.
'Oil royalty no excuse to not cut power tariffs'

'Oil royalty no excuse to not cut power tariffs'

DAP ticks of CM Adenan for saying tariffs will only be cut if oil royalty goes up.
 
Malaysians of Hindu faith celebrate Deepavali

Malaysians of Hindu faith celebrate Deepavali

Najib, who wore a cream-coloured kurta, later cut a cake together with guests.
Anwar: Gov't must say no to 'pendatang' labels

Anwar: Gov't must say no to 'pendatang' labels

UPDATED 6.25PM 'Take action on those who question citizenship of others.'
Kelantan ticks off LFL over Friday prayer law

Kelantan ticks off LFL over Friday prayer law

'Non-Muslims should respect the enforcement of the law.'
Group wants end to ‘touch a dog’ programme

Group wants end to ‘touch a dog’ programme

Sobri Osman suggests a campaign, such as ‘Do Not Go Near Dogs’, be held.
M'sians march in London against Sedition Act

M'sians march in London against Sedition Act

Nearly a hundred protesters converge on the Malaysian High Commission.
Amidst 'doping scandal', Chong Wei fetes birthday

Amidst 'doping scandal', Chong Wei fetes birthday

‘Birthday celebration with beloved family and close friends last night,’ he posts.
When dogs, cows and swine can threaten security

When dogs, cows and swine can threaten security

The world is all too familiar with the war on terror today. The rude awakening on that fateful day of ‘Ground Zero’, and the unending acts of terrorism since the times of Osama bin Laden have placed the borders around the globe on heightened watch.
Ex-diplomat Rizalman to return to NZ on Saturday

Ex-diplomat Rizalman to return to NZ on Saturday

UPDATED 10.55AM Accompanied by Kiwi police, he will leave KL on Friday.
‘Mawan, Entri spreading lies about Teras in BN’

‘Mawan, Entri spreading lies about Teras in BN’

Teras’ membership application to join BN is strongly opposed by SPDP.
Sedition and ethno-religious reporting

Sedition and ethno-religious reporting

COMMENT The Sedition Act 1948 is like a millstone around the necks of editors.
14 charged with spreading deviationist teachings

14 charged with spreading deviationist teachings

All of them were detained in a raid by religious authorities on Monday.
Smart Team to help PWD at landslide location

Smart Team to help PWD at landslide location

Some 500 residents in two blocks of apartments are affected.
Saari to launch ‘manual for political prisoners’

Saari to launch ‘manual for political prisoners’

The ex-ISA detainee recounts being interrogated round-the-clock.
DPM hopes Deepavali will strengthen race relations

DPM hopes Deepavali will strengthen race relations

'Let us pave the way to build a peaceful and rapidly developing Malaysia.'
Baram blockade rebuilt after being dismantled

Baram blockade rebuilt after being dismantled

A protester says 50 police and 10 Forest Dept personnel dismantled it.
UN study shows serious losses for M’sia after TPPA

UN study shows serious losses for M’sia after TPPA

COMMENT From surplus, it estimates a negative balance of trade of RM900mil p.a.
One needs self-confidence to eschew racism

One needs self-confidence to eschew racism

FREE YOURSAY ‘It may help as any sort of laughing would be good for Malaysians.’
‘So does Nancy agree with AG or not?’

‘So does Nancy agree with AG or not?’

FREE YOURSAY ‘You don’t have to give instructions to AG to state BN’s stand...’
Is the MACC like the pot calling the kettle black?

Is the MACC like the pot calling the kettle black?

FREE YOURSAY ‘When will it be the day when Malaysians say, enough is enough!’
Uthaya recounts horrors of a Malaysian prison

Uthaya recounts horrors of a Malaysian prison

INTERVIEW Activist says he would not even wish it upon his worst enemy.
Happy Deepavali from Malaysiakini

Happy Deepavali from Malaysiakini

As we celebrate this Hindu festival of lights, let us hope that good will prevail over evil.