Archive - 3 November 2014

Police chiefs face 24-hour transfer over illegal gambling

Police chiefs face 24-hour transfer over illegal gambling

If such outlets are found in areas under their jurisdiction, warns KL deputy CPO.
MH17 crash site probe must continue, says PM

MH17 crash site probe must continue, says PM

MH17 FREE Justice must be served on the criminals behind heinous act, says Najib.
1MDB misses deadline to submit accounts, again

1MDB misses deadline to submit accounts, again

KINIBIZ The investment fund misses the deadline it had set for itself.
Bersih revs up reform bid ahead of redelineation

Bersih revs up reform bid ahead of redelineation

We must not take our eye off the ball, says former Bersih chief Ambiga Sreenevasan.
Minister: Re-open probe on Ibrahim's Bible threat

Minister: Re-open probe on Ibrahim's Bible threat

UPDATED 6.50PM PARLIAMENT But Kurup reiterates that gov't can't meddle in AGC.
Come clean on PR1MA housing in Penang vow

Come clean on PR1MA housing in Penang vow

Since the passing of the Perumahan Rakyat 1 Malaysia Act 2012 (Act 739) on Feb 9, 2012, there has been many announcements by the federal government that PR1MA affordable housing would be built in all the states in the country.
'Kajang Move could land me in Kajang Prison'

'Kajang Move could land me in Kajang Prison'

UPDATED 6.50PM Anwar continues to joke about possibility of being jailed.
Gov't passes buck on interfaith child custody

Gov't passes buck on interfaith child custody

UPDATED 6.40PM 'Syariah Court and Islamic affairs under state jurisdiction.'
Gov't: We never marginalised any school

Gov't: We never marginalised any school

Muhyiddin denies claims that there is inequality in fund distribution.
Shafee: DNA presence proves penetration

Shafee: DNA presence proves penetration

Shafee argues Anwar's DNA in four places on Saiful proves it.
Will West M'sia 'adopt' the stateless kids, then?

Will West M'sia 'adopt' the stateless kids, then?

PKR's Penampang MP responds to Lawyers for Liberty on stateless children.
Kula: PAS pushing Chinese voters to Najib

Kula: PAS pushing Chinese voters to Najib

Ipoh Barat MP bases this on poll showing their increased support for PM.
Rais Yatim launches UIA speaker’s corner

Rais Yatim launches UIA speaker’s corner

'It has become one of the practices of democracy, thus we accept it openly.'
Students to 'occupy UM' to support Fahmi and co

Students to 'occupy UM' to support Fahmi and co

'We will face this problem ourselves, and will not seek help from politicians.'
After Anwar, defiant UM students hold another talk

After Anwar, defiant UM students hold another talk

They face expulsion, but want an aged, evicted villager to explain her plight.
MB seeks royal consent over Bible row

MB seeks royal consent over Bible row

UPDATED 6.40PM 'If you can wait for six months, can't you wait few more days?'
Penang hawkers toast claims views not sought

Penang hawkers toast claims views not sought

Gerakan had alleged they had no input on ban on foreign cooks in street stalls.
What can be done to help Katarina?

What can be done to help Katarina?

I am writing as I have recently seen photographs in an article by Friends of The Orangutans about a lonely looking orangutan called Katarina. I believe she is at a small zoo in Malaysia and is living in very bad conditions.
Talking utter rubbish on Vivekananda Ashram plans

Talking utter rubbish on Vivekananda Ashram plans

Persatuan Hindraf Malaysia is shocked with the statement issued by Federal Territories Minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor that the government is unable to stop private development and can only advise the land owner to retain the Vivekananda Ashram building in Brickfields.
2014-11-03

2014-11-03

Malindo's Delhi-KL flight re-routed due to glitch

Malindo's Delhi-KL flight re-routed due to glitch

Flight OD206 landed safely in Don Mueang Int'l Airport, Bangkok at 2.45am.
‘Key function of crashed Virgin spacecraft deployed early’

‘Key function of crashed Virgin spacecraft deployed early’

SpaceShipTwo’s rotating tail boom, a key safety feature, inadvertently rotated early.
MP: SPM model paper has racial conflict posers

MP: SPM model paper has racial conflict posers

UPDATED 5.05PM PARLIAMENT The ministry is urged to probe the matter.
Suspended MPs must be paid salaries, court rules

Suspended MPs must be paid salaries, court rules

The Federal Court upholds the lower courts' verdicts in the final appeal.
Varsity ranking blackout continues, decries DAP

Varsity ranking blackout continues, decries DAP

It confirms lowly academic position of our varsities, says Lim Kit Siang.
Observer: Saiful backers teens with 'pro' banners

Observer: Saiful backers teens with 'pro' banners

UPDATED 3.55PM The supporters chant 'Arrest Anwar' and 'Long Live Saiful'.
Ex-UiTM VC among three sworn in as senators

Ex-UiTM VC among three sworn in as senators

The two others are KUB chairperson Abd Halim Abd Samad and MIUP president S Nallakaruppan.
Anwar commends Federal Court proceedings

Anwar commends Federal Court proceedings

UPDATED 3.10PM Judges listened attentively to defence submissions, he says.
MIC: Rope in schools to combat bankruptcy

MIC: Rope in schools to combat bankruptcy

Teach them to manage money, as bankruptcy high among youths, it says.
MP: Who’s lying, 1MDB or Goldman Sachs?

MP: Who’s lying, 1MDB or Goldman Sachs?

UPDATED 4.20PM ‘Or are both parties telling only half-truths?’
Why oil prices went down so far so fast

Why oil prices went down so far so fast

The reasons oil prices started sliding in June were hiding in plain sight.
Thai Transport Ministry urges ban on sky lanterns

Thai Transport Ministry urges ban on sky lanterns

The Civil Aviation Department reports that sky lanterns were now causing more problems.
Pressure on Putrajaya to slash fuel prices

Pressure on Putrajaya to slash fuel prices

PKR says savings from falling cost of crude oil should be passed to the people.
'Why is HK firm managing RM7bil of 1MDB funds?'

'Why is HK firm managing RM7bil of 1MDB funds?'

UPDATED 4.10PM Rafizi asks why funds are with foreign company...
CCTV at strong rooms where SPM papers stored

CCTV at strong rooms where SPM papers stored

Steps taken to tighten security on the flow of the movement of the SPM question papers.
Resign as finance minister, PAS tells Najib

Resign as finance minister, PAS tells Najib

UPDATED 3.11PM PARLIAMENT Give it to someone experienced, a PAS MP urges.
Penang mulls subsidising PTPTN loans

Penang mulls subsidising PTPTN loans

UPDATED 11.20PM This follows PTPTN move to reduce loans by 5 to 15 percent.
We'll turn Komtar into old folks home, vow evicted folk

We'll turn Komtar into old folks home, vow evicted folk

Sg Nyior families hold sit-down to protest demolition of their homes.
BMF barred from world timber meet, blames Malaysia

BMF barred from world timber meet, blames Malaysia

Bruno Manser Fund claims M'sia leaned on Yokohama organisers to keep NGO out.
'Rizalman volunteered to face charges in NZ'

'Rizalman volunteered to face charges in NZ'

UPDATED 3.40PM PARLIAMENT The ex-diplomat said this at a court hearing.
PAS threatens to sue Ku Nan for heresy label

PAS threatens to sue Ku Nan for heresy label

The Umno sec-gen had allegedly accused PAS of spreading deviant teachings.
Where is the RM1bil for Sabah school repairs?

Where is the RM1bil for Sabah school repairs?

Sabahans, Sarawakians angry with 2015 Budget, says Star Sabah.
Irresistible men

Irresistible men

The causes we uphold also add to our identity.
Irresistible men

Irresistible men

The causes we uphold also add to our identity.
RM1.1bil paid to highway concessionaires

RM1.1bil paid to highway concessionaires

UPDATED 2.50PM PARLIAMENT S um forked out from 2008-13.
Cops go after MP from DAP for rapping IGP

Cops go after MP from DAP for rapping IGP

Teo Nie Ching called in for raising police progress in Teoh Beng Hock case.
No public sale of new electoral boundary maps

No public sale of new electoral boundary maps

Until boundaries are gazetted, EC tells electoral reform group Tindak Malaysia.
Azmin long, long way from being a 'Jokowi'

Azmin long, long way from being a 'Jokowi'

FREE YOURSAY 'SIS fatwa is first real test for Azmin, and he has failed miserably.'
NGO: Brighter future for Sarawak under Adenan

NGO: Brighter future for Sarawak under Adenan

INTERVIEW Author says new CM Adenan has values beyond money, power.
The five judges who will decide Anwar's fate

The five judges who will decide Anwar's fate

SODOMY II They have all served in various government posts before the judiciary.
Customs made scapegoat for gov't 'Allah' policy

Customs made scapegoat for gov't 'Allah' policy

FREE YOURSAY ' What if Customs does an IGP and refuses to return the books?'
Time to stop worshipping American idols

Time to stop worshipping American idols

FREE YOURSAY 'Do not rely on the US - we are better off fighting our own battles.'
'Witnesses not called to prove Anwar's alibi'

'Witnesses not called to prove Anwar's alibi'

FREE LIVE Anwar's appeal against sodomy conviction enters fifth day.