Archive - 28 October 2014

Gov't studying fuel subsidy mechanism proposals

Gov't studying fuel subsidy mechanism proposals

It must be easy and not too expensive to implement, Ahmad Maslan says.
Lawyer: Lower courts failed to note conspiracy

Lawyer: Lower courts failed to note conspiracy

Defence lawyer Surendran submits that Saiful's meetings weren't innocent.
Don: I didn't lead students to storm UM gates

Don: I didn't lead students to storm UM gates

In fact, Azmi Sharom says he had attempted to stop the students.
'I won't divorce Nurul Izzah, I still love her'

'I won't divorce Nurul Izzah, I still love her'

Her husband's counsel says the court has advised him to utter the talak.
Man dies after car audio system catches fire

Man dies after car audio system catches fire

Abdul Rahim Md Nor, 63, passed out in the incident that happened at 12.42am.
1,000 show up to back Hadi in defamation case

1,000 show up to back Hadi in defamation case

A witness for the plaintiff, Mohd Shamsul Mat Amin, failed to turn up.
Sarawak politicians shocked Ibrahim Ali not charged

Sarawak politicians shocked Ibrahim Ali not charged

They feel Perkasa chief’s Bible-burning remark seditious, AG should have acted.
National debt ratio drops for first time under Najib

National debt ratio drops for first time under Najib

UPDATED 6.13PM The debt-to-GDP ratio had been reaching the 55 percent limit. 
'UM blackout is third world mentality'

'UM blackout is third world mentality'

MP SPEAKS No self respecting varsity would stoop that low to stop opposition.
Cracks emerge in Batu Kawan homes

Cracks emerge in Batu Kawan homes

This is due to quarry work nearby, says CAP, which urges action on the firm.
Students arrested in village eviction

Students arrested in village eviction

UPDATED 6.35PM They were against DBKL evicting Kg Chubadak Tambahan villagers. 
Malaysia to roll out B7 biodiesel plan from November

Malaysia to roll out B7 biodiesel plan from November

Crude palm oil is increasingly being used as an additive to fossil fuels.
Bishop: Ends cannot justify the means

Bishop: Ends cannot justify the means

Paul Tan says AG’s reasons for not charging Ibrahim Ali a rehash of Reds’ credo.
Gov't blunders with tiered oil subsidy

Gov't blunders with tiered oil subsidy

KINIBIZ Whoever came up with this feeble idea and who will gain from it?
Don’t switch off the light in the hearts of the young

Don’t switch off the light in the hearts of the young

Indeed, it is most shameful and cowardly of the Universiti Malaya management and its leaders to react in such manner as students looked forward to their leader and icon to address them on the night of Oct 27 at the campus of Malaysia’s premier corridor of learning and formation.
IGP: Investigation on Zahid discussed with AG

IGP: Investigation on Zahid discussed with AG

It is normal procedure, investigation nearing completion, claims IGP Khalid Abu Bakar.
Freedom and independence exclusively for Americans?

Freedom and independence exclusively for Americans?

It has been rather a routine for the foreign powers-that-be, namely the Anglo-American superpowers, to dictate and decide on foreign policies in the international arena. Top of the most important in their list is of course, freedom, justice and democracy whereby they are so proud of propagating throughout the world, on the pretext of liberalising “third world countries” from the “clutches of tyranny, oppression and autocracy.”
Student leader 'safe for now' as UM starts probe

Student leader 'safe for now' as UM starts probe

UPDATED 3.09AM The student leader says he has yet to be called up by UM.
Jan 12 set for Nizar’s slander case against Najib

Jan 12 set for Nizar’s slander case against Najib

The charge carries a maximum jail term of two years or a fine, or both, upon conviction.
PSM urges Selangor MB to keep promises

PSM urges Selangor MB to keep promises

It highlights issues needing urgent attention, like holding local gov't  elections.
'Let judiciary decide if Bible-burning threat seditious'

'Let judiciary decide if Bible-burning threat seditious'

Gerakan Youth says the AGC should not have passed judgment.
KJ: Anwar, not gov't on trial in Sodomy II

KJ: Anwar, not gov't on trial in Sodomy II

He's the accused - Putrajaya's credibility not at stake here, says Khairy.
Interpol called in to help arrest Alvin, Ali

Interpol called in to help arrest Alvin, Ali

UPDATED 3.30PM IGP says waiting for Interpol's response in locating the duo.
Most Malaysians fed-up with Umno's religious card

Most Malaysians fed-up with Umno's religious card

COMMENT Here’s another reason why Umno will fall on its own sword.
FGV could end up like MAS, warns MP

FGV could end up like MAS, warns MP

UPDATED 3.48PM Pua urges the gov’t to act as share price collapses 36.77pct.
'Pursue big debtors, not PTPTN defaulters'

'Pursue big debtors, not PTPTN defaulters'

It seems that those who owe hundreds of millions are let off, says a DAP MP.
Gov't to table White Paper on terror threat

Gov't to table White Paper on terror threat

UPDATED 3.45PM PARLIAMENT But the ministry does not state when it will be tabled.
'Earth to experience three days of darkness' a hoax

'Earth to experience three days of darkness' a hoax

The space agency Angkasa says this had been circulated since 2012.
‘Signs of storms known only three hours earlier’

‘Signs of storms known only three hours earlier’

The news conference was held following the spread of rumours via Whatsapp.
Perkasa questions Khairy's commitment to Islam

Perkasa questions Khairy's commitment to Islam

UPDATED 2.10PM 'Which religion is the Umno Youth chief fighting for?'
Commotion erupts as pro-Saiful T-shirts torched

Commotion erupts as pro-Saiful T-shirts torched

UPDATED 6.05PM PKR stops the group from attempting to storm barricades.
Anwar's counsel zooms in on K-Y jelly

Anwar's counsel zooms in on K-Y jelly

UPDATED 2.44PM 'If a lubricant is used, Saiful should not have suffered the pain.'
This is my last sacrifice, says Anwar

This is my last sacrifice, says Anwar

He explains why he chose to remain in the country instead of fleeing abroad.
Rise if Anwar convicted, Kit Siang tells Malaysians

Rise if Anwar convicted, Kit Siang tells Malaysians

The veteran politician calls for a 'third' uprising if Anwar Ibrahim is convicted.
Okay to burn Bibles to defend sanctity of Islam

Okay to burn Bibles to defend sanctity of Islam

FREE YOURSAY ‘Threatening to burn holy scriptures amounts to...’
Wellington court grants bail to Rizalman

Wellington court grants bail to Rizalman

Bail granted to the ex-M'sian embassy employee facing sex charges.
'Join me in the dock if not enough chairs'

'Join me in the dock if not enough chairs'

Though pessimistic about the outcome, Anwar still manages to see the lighter side.
AG, do you think the rakyat are fools?

AG, do you think the rakyat are fools?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Do you think we cannot see you practise selective prosecution?’
'Anwar prisoner of conscience if jailed'

'Anwar prisoner of conscience if jailed'

UPDATED 10.51 AM Amnesty will consider Anwar a prisoner of conscience.
Shame when a Malaysian has to seek asylum

Shame when a Malaysian has to seek asylum

FREE YOURSAY 'Fearing for your life, you did the right thing to flee to Sweden.'
Can't speak BM? National schools to be blamed, too

Can't speak BM? National schools to be blamed, too

FREE YOURSAY ‘Don’t play politics at the expense of school-going children.’
From K-Y jelly to carpet stains to 'conspiracy'

From K-Y jelly to carpet stains to 'conspiracy'

LIVE REPORTS FREE In a new development, Gopal Sri Ram replaces Sulaiman Abdullah.
Who really is a Malaysian?

Who really is a Malaysian?

All are ‘pendatangs’ of one form or another.