Archive - 2 November 2014

Umno ready to define Islam as 'Sunni only'

Umno ready to define Islam as 'Sunni only'

Umno Religion Bureau says it is prepared to change party constitution.
Cops still looking for those who harassed Dusit

Cops still looking for those who harassed Dusit

Police looking for five who claimed to be police and harassed Dayak NGO member.
Six states have restructured water industry

Six states have restructured water industry

This is a win-win situation for them and federal gov’t, says deputy minister.
BN Youth champions all, not single individuals

BN Youth champions all, not single individuals

This is unlike the youths who gatecrashed UM who are only fighting for...
Najib: Unity is key to national prosperity

Najib: Unity is key to national prosperity

'If we stay united there's no reason why we won't continue to enjoy progress.'
No place for extremism in Selangor, says MB

No place for extremism in Selangor, says MB

The speech to Muslim democrats comes after his urging to respect anti-pluralism fatwa.
Our right to challenge fatwa, SIS tells Azmin

Our right to challenge fatwa, SIS tells Azmin

'What exactly does Azmin mean by the need to respect fatwa against pluralism?'
Redelineation of electoral boundaries is on

Redelineation of electoral boundaries is on

Election Commission says the notice will be gazetted at the end of this year.
'New church on land zoned for non-Muslims'

'New church on land zoned for non-Muslims'

Islam doesn’t teach us to deprive others of places of worship, Nik Nazmi says.
Quit xenophobia over the stateless, Sabahans told

Quit xenophobia over the stateless, Sabahans told

Lawyers for Liberty points out issuing birth certificates is not giving citizenship.
Langkawi to face critical water issues by 2020

Langkawi to face critical water issues by 2020

This is due to rising demand for water on the favourite vacation destination.
Sarawak minister wants action on 'extremist' Zam

Sarawak minister wants action on 'extremist' Zam

The ex-minister earlier slammed Masing for criticising seizure of Christian items.
BN: Obama's silence means he supports Najib

BN: Obama's silence means he supports Najib

UPDATED 6.26PM This is according to BN sec-gen Tengku Adnan Mansor.
Privatisation crucial for MAS' survival, says analyst

Privatisation crucial for MAS' survival, says analyst

'The only other way is to declare bankruptcy, and this will be harder.'
NGOs protest new church, say insult to Muslims

NGOs protest new church, say insult to Muslims

The groups say the church can be seen from the highway. [VIDEO]
Spad proposes to increase public transport fares

Spad proposes to increase public transport fares

The review for the new rates is in its final rounds, says Land Transport Commision.
More than 118,000 firms register for GST

More than 118,000 firms register for GST

The gov't is aiming for 140,000 companies by the Dec 31, 2014 deadline.
DAP: Allies who don't keep vows a threat to Pakatan

DAP: Allies who don't keep vows a threat to Pakatan

In a veiled jab to PAS, Lim speaks of presidents who overrule party...
'Appeals Court waived autonomy in Sodomy II'

'Appeals Court waived autonomy in Sodomy II'

'No court in planet' would convict based on the DNA evidence, says Filipino lawyer.
Zahid’s birth certificate proposal alarms Sabahans

Zahid’s birth certificate proposal alarms Sabahans

Jeffrey Kitingan says they're opposed to its issuance to children of illegal immigrants.
Respect Selangor fatwa on 'deviant' SIS, says Azmin

Respect Selangor fatwa on 'deviant' SIS, says Azmin

UPDATED 2.14PM MB refuses to comment further on fatwa against 'liberalism'.
PAS: With Ku Li, Najib doesn't need Pakatan

PAS: With Ku Li, Najib doesn't need Pakatan

Tengku Razaleigh had criticised 2015 federal budget and GST in letter to MPs.
Perkasa takes liberalism fight to Indonesia

Perkasa takes liberalism fight to Indonesia

The group sets up club in Bandung to protect M'sians there from 'liberalism'.
Utusan tells MCA to butt out on Muslim attire

Utusan tells MCA to butt out on Muslim attire

MCA vice-president Chew Mei Fun told not to interfere on how Muslims dress.
So Najib, now you know what it feels like

So Najib, now you know what it feels like

FREE YOURSAY 'Rakyat too tired and embarrassed with gov’t pursuit of stupid issues.'
UM group urges students to rally behind Fahmi

UM group urges students to rally behind Fahmi

Student activist hauled up for involvement in Anwar talk at campus.
Idealism of our youth cannot be suppressed

Idealism of our youth cannot be suppressed

FREE YOURSAY ‘Expect Fahmi to be found guilty on all nine charges.’
On unknown male DNA and non-consensual sex

On unknown male DNA and non-consensual sex

FREE YOURSAY ‘There must be a failure of process to constitute a miscarriage of justice.’
Obama told to target M'sia in defending democracy

Obama told to target M'sia in defending democracy

UPDATED 9.59AM Crackdowns make it prime target, says Washington Post.
PSM: TPPA may further erode workers' rights

PSM: TPPA may further erode workers' rights

A Sivarajan asks why gov't amending Trade Unions Act even before TPPA signed.
Still no instructions from AG on PPS, say cops

Still no instructions from AG on PPS, say cops

They say they have submitted probe papers on the Penang voluntary unit.
Tindak puts electoral maps online for public scrutiny

Tindak puts electoral maps online for public scrutiny

Group urges rakyat to pressure EC to be more transparent on redelineation.