Archive - 31 October 2014

Freak storm hits Kota Setar district, houses damaged

Freak storm hits Kota Setar district, houses damaged

Many houses had their roofs blown off, while several trees were uprooted.
12mil Malaysians denied of RM2,083 each in 2013

12mil Malaysians denied of RM2,083 each in 2013

What use is the Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BRIM) when we have lost RM2,083 each in 2013?
Ex-employers ordered to pay Nirmala Bonat RM129,147

Ex-employers ordered to pay Nirmala Bonat RM129,147

The damages are for abusing and injuring the maid 10 years ago.
UM rebel Fahmi slapped with nine charges

UM rebel Fahmi slapped with nine charges

It was for organising and participating in a rally featuring Anwar Ibrahim.
Sodomy, godomy and bodohmy

Sodomy, godomy and bodohmy

The list of indictable offences is endless.
Proving Sodomy II beyond reasonable doubt

Proving Sodomy II beyond reasonable doubt

In light of the ongoing Sodomy II appeal, the following are some basics of the criminal justice system that we should be informed or even reminded of.
Spad to introduce stage bus service next year

Spad to introduce stage bus service next year

The move was taken in an effort to connect areas rarely served by public transportation.
'RM4bil a small fraction of Taib's family fortune'

'RM4bil a small fraction of Taib's family fortune'

UPDATED 7.44PM So says Lukas Straumann in his 'Money Logging' book.
Shafee's romantic twist to 'ring of truth'

Shafee's romantic twist to 'ring of truth'

He aims to show Anwar and Saiful were in a relationship during 'sodomy'.
Two sons of MH370 passenger sue MAS

Two sons of MH370 passenger sue MAS

MH370 FREE The boys claimed their father had entered a contract of carriage.
Why always Anwar, asks veteran Aussie ex-judge

Why always Anwar, asks veteran Aussie ex-judge

She is curious why Anwar seems to be the only person facing the charge.
Ahead of Apec, Beijing subway bans Halloween costumes

Ahead of Apec, Beijing subway bans Halloween costumes

Police had the power to arrest those who 'upset order', says the Beijing News.
We don't throw eggs, Isma tells Anwar

We don't throw eggs, Isma tells Anwar

The movement tells him to teach his supporters to be as civil as Isma backers.
Developer's office sprayed with 'bangsat' graffiti

Developer's office sprayed with 'bangsat' graffiti

UPDATED 6.25PM Protesters were angry over eviction at Kg Chubadak Tambahan.
PM's Bible solution a failure with latest seizure

PM's Bible solution a failure with latest seizure

MP SPEAKS BN has 'no record' of keeping its promises to Sabah and Sarawak.
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2014-10-31

Zaid tells Malaysia to quit UN and join IS

Zaid tells Malaysia to quit UN and join IS

UPDATED 4PM He asks PM to act on 'Isma and PAS fellows' who don't understand liberalism.
Ex-PM: Frustrated Muslims becoming jihadists

Ex-PM: Frustrated Muslims becoming jihadists

‘How will you go to Heaven when you are killing fellow Muslims,’ he asks.
Woman charged with supporting IS militant group

Woman charged with supporting IS militant group

She was to have married one Aqif Huessin Rahaiza Rahaiza, an IS supporter.
Chong Eng: Boost number of women politicians

Chong Eng: Boost number of women politicians

DAP points out M’sia’s embarrassingly the 2nd worst in Asean after Brunei.
Isma: IGP, why no action on 'Malay pendatang'?

Isma: IGP, why no action on 'Malay pendatang'?

The movement asks the IGP if the police are practising selective action.
Militants threaten to kill M'sian hostage, says wife

Militants threaten to kill M'sian hostage, says wife

The kidnappers also told her that her husband, Chan Sai Chiun, was not well.
Don't be quick with 'fatwa' on FB, says Fathul Bari

Don't be quick with 'fatwa' on FB, says Fathul Bari

Umno Youth leader points out Islam recommends compassion towards animals.
Plus emergency exercise on highway in Penang

Plus emergency exercise on highway in Penang

The exercise was aimed at gauging the effectiveness and efficiency of rescue teams.
Indonesia clubs may face relegation after five own goals

Indonesia clubs may face relegation after five own goals

Warring factions had left the country with two national teams and two domestic leagues in 2012.
Anwar: Shafee being more 'juicy' than legal

Anwar: Shafee being more 'juicy' than legal

Shafee not countering defence arguments but on smear campaign, he says.
SIS files review against label of 'liberal deviants'

SIS files review against label of 'liberal deviants'

UPDATED 2.10PM NGO says it only found out about fatwa when surfing Jakim website.
Dr M: I won't be PM, Najib need not worry

Dr M: I won't be PM, Najib need not worry

UPDATED 3.20PM He says this when asked what he will do for Muslims if he's still PM.
Draconian laws and the use of repression

Draconian laws and the use of repression

COMMENT This is the fifth and final reason why Umno will fall on its own sword.
UM identifies nine who took part in gathering

UM identifies nine who took part in gathering

Among the nine students was PMUM president Fahmi Zainol.
Spad submits fare hike bid from express bus operators

Spad submits fare hike bid from express bus operators

Spad chairperson Syed Hamid Albar says the request was reasonable.
48,719 students to sit for third term of STPM

48,719 students to sit for third term of STPM

MUET is scheduled on Nov 8 and would involve 83,864 students.
AG: Extreme situations warrant intervention

AG: Extreme situations warrant intervention

He says the level of tolerance among the people was being eroded.
'Najib's 'Allah' vow to Borneo Christians hollow'

'Najib's 'Allah' vow to Borneo Christians hollow'

UPDATED 1PM It's proven by yet another seizure of Christian CDs, says Kian Ming.
Gallows for three students who killed lecturer, father

Gallows for three students who killed lecturer, father

Trio charged with killing Zara Eleena and her father had motive, says judge. 
PAS Youth flays Sisters in Islam for fatwa challenge

PAS Youth flays Sisters in Islam for fatwa challenge

UPDATED 4.20PM 'Challenge goes against royalty and constitution'.
'Giving stateless kids BC endangers Sabah'

'Giving stateless kids BC endangers Sabah'

Federal gov't must not use birth certificates as a covert way to grant citizenship.
Mahathir’s twisted logic on Bible burning

Mahathir’s twisted logic on Bible burning

FREE YOURSAY ‘This is one of the stupidest things I have ever heard.’
'Don’t delay Penang housing project bids'

'Don’t delay Penang housing project bids'

Perda and JKP hopes CM Lim Guan Eng will not give them the 'turnaround'. 
Yet another red herring argument from Dr M

Yet another red herring argument from Dr M

FREE YOURSAY ‘Muslims burning their own holy book, who cares?’
More will rise if I'm expelled, says UM rebel

More will rise if I'm expelled, says UM rebel

INTERVIEW He's also confident the student movement is here to stay.
Even supporters fed-up, mocks Anwar's ex-aide

Even supporters fed-up, mocks Anwar's ex-aide

The dismal numbers at the hearing is an embarrassment, says Anuar Shari.
PAS rebel duo's appeal decision on Sunday

PAS rebel duo's appeal decision on Sunday

Top leaders to say if suspension stays for PAS' Wan Azizah supporters. 
Book exposes greed in Sarawak timber trade

Book exposes greed in Sarawak timber trade

'Money Logging' claims profits fed corruption, kept oligarchs in power.
Court of Appeal’s decision clearly a rush job

Court of Appeal’s decision clearly a rush job

FREE YOURSAY ‘If the lower courts have erred, it should be rectified by...’
Ex-chief prosecutor slams AGC's 'burn Bible' reply

Ex-chief prosecutor slams AGC's 'burn Bible' reply

Justifications do not hold water and 'flawed in law', says Stanley Isaac
NGOs: Malaysian firm an 'embarrassment' in PNG

NGOs: Malaysian firm an 'embarrassment' in PNG

KLK Bhd lost rights to develop in suit by NCR land owners in Papua New Guinea.
I'll be free on Tuesday, says hopeful Anwar

I'll be free on Tuesday, says hopeful Anwar

LIVE REPORTS FREE Prosecutor Shafee says Anwar gave Saiful an Italian suit.
Will BN even now write-off Ku Li’s warning?

Will BN even now write-off Ku Li’s warning?

For quite a while Malaysians have been crying out over the uncontrolled, escalating cost of living. When the opposition political parties joined the chorus or stood up to champion the rakyat’s misery, the government of the day slammed the politicians for misleading the rakyat and “politicising”.