Archive - 10 November 2014

'Anti-cross dressing ruling to stop LGBT activities'

'Anti-cross dressing ruling to stop LGBT activities'

Jakim invites the trio who took the legal action to its voluntary spiritual camp.
Karpal’s widow allowed to proceed with his appeal

Karpal’s widow allowed to proceed with his appeal

Ram Karpal Singh says the family wanted to pursue the appeal to clear his father’s name
RM663mil later, schools plagued by slow Internet

RM663mil later, schools plagued by slow Internet

AUDIT REPORT Promised speedy broadband is still a sluggish ordeal.
Group: 'No TV' campaign not illegal rally

Group: 'No TV' campaign not illegal rally

'Switch Off' says gathering is to show support for the creative industry.
2014-11-10

2014-11-10

A No-h brainer response to Dr M, says Rocky

A No-h brainer response to Dr M, says Rocky

The Selangor Umno chief’s response to Dr M’s criticism draws flak from an ex-top editor.
Drop GST on medicines, say pharmacists

Drop GST on medicines, say pharmacists

Do not tax sick people who need medications, they urge government.
Water supply disruption in Hilir Perak tomorrow

Water supply disruption in Hilir Perak tomorrow

This is due to works to connect a main pipe at Jalan Changkat Jong, Teluk Intan.
No apology from MACC, says Sarbaini's wife

No apology from MACC, says Sarbaini's wife

UPDATED 7.32PM MACC met her only once to return his things, she testifies today.
Noh Omar raises fuss on MPs meeting SIS

Noh Omar raises fuss on MPs meeting SIS

PARLIAMENT The BN Tanjung Karang’s MP’s belitting of this kicks up a commotion.
'No need for extra people on Sarawak land body board'

'No need for extra people on Sarawak land body board'

A DAP rep says the current LCDA board members are already not performing.
MP: Reduced sittings reduce gov't scrutiny

MP: Reduced sittings reduce gov't scrutiny

Liew Chin Tong wants longer Parliament sittings so issues can be examined deeper.
Malaysia is China’s intimate friend, says Xi

Malaysia is China’s intimate friend, says Xi

Xi says he was happy to see Najib again after the latter’s first visit to China in May.
Dr M on greed that fell trees and robs lives

Dr M on greed that fell trees and robs lives

He tells of how a companion whispered in fear when quizzed on logs being ferried.
Ringlet flood victims allowed to return home

Ringlet flood victims allowed to return home

The number of victims at evacuation centres until now remained at 91.
How far dare you go on liberalism?

How far dare you go on liberalism?

Assuming that liberalism has no frontiers, Malaysians who wish to join this bandwagon should bear in mind of its logical conclusion and consequences.
'KLIA2 not yet certified as work not finished'

'KLIA2 not yet certified as work not finished'

KINIBIZ MAHB says 'material contractual obligations', including repair works due.
PAC 'shocked' by increase in cases

PAC 'shocked' by increase in cases

UPDATED 7.10PM 'Increase in audit report cases could be a matter of timing.'
Ruckus in House over DAP 'chauvinist' remark

Ruckus in House over DAP 'chauvinist' remark

UPDATED 4.19PM PARLIAMENT Tempers flare on Noh's response to...
Emergency resolution to suspend CM’s duties rejected

Emergency resolution to suspend CM’s duties rejected

In the resolution, Jahara said the matter involved the credibility of the assembly.
'MB, there's trash in front of your mum's house'

'MB, there's trash in front of your mum's house'

On Twitter , a user posts photos of rubbish bags under a ‘Dilarang buang...'
Change or risk being changed, Najib warned

Change or risk being changed, Najib warned

A Kadir Jasin turns up the heat on the 'I hear you' Umno president.
Cecil Abraham to appear for MACC in 'Copgate' trial

Cecil Abraham to appear for MACC in 'Copgate' trial

UPDATED 3.45PM Lawyer Rosli Dahlan's suit against MACC is again put off, to April.
Tourism Ministry ticked off over bak kut teh

Tourism Ministry ticked off over bak kut teh

AUDIT REPORT UPDATED 10.16PM Food fest frowned on for serving non-halal food.
Print media should evolve, says Utusan deputy chief

Print media should evolve, says Utusan deputy chief

'Every report, article and news must attract the attention of readers and be current.'
Bank of China to be the yuan clearing bank in Malaysia

Bank of China to be the yuan clearing bank in Malaysia

China and Malaysia had signed a deal to set up a yuan clearing bank based in KL.
'Is urging to defend Islam green light to violence?'

'Is urging to defend Islam green light to violence?'

UPDATED 2PM Sisters in Islam raps Jamil Khir's move to do so 'by any way possible'.
‘30 Selangor firms suffered losses due to water crisis’

‘30 Selangor firms suffered losses due to water crisis’

PARLIAMENT Mahdzir Khalid says the information was obtained from Mida.
Malindo to operate new Malacca-Kota Baru route

Malindo to operate new Malacca-Kota Baru route

The new route will run four times weekly, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Medicine worth RM1.2mil stolen from KL Hospital

Medicine worth RM1.2mil stolen from KL Hospital

UPDATED 1.55PM AUDIT REPORT Penang Hospital lost RM240k in medicine due to...
Rafizi rues 1MDB's colossal RM42bil debt

Rafizi rues 1MDB's colossal RM42bil debt

UPDATED 5.36PM The firm's performance is much worse than expected, he says.
Singapore casinos brace for battle as VIP volumes fall

Singapore casinos brace for battle as VIP volumes fall

China’s graft crackdown and slowdown is reducing the number of VIPs.
'RM12mil pension paid to dead army veterans'

'RM12mil pension paid to dead army veterans'

UPDATED 1.51PM AUDIT REPORT Only RM1.69 million recovered so far.
Corruption, animal cruelty plague Zoo Negara

Corruption, animal cruelty plague Zoo Negara

Zoo has not seen an experienced zoologist in a decade, says MP Zairil Khir Johari.
Judge to visit site where Sarbaini was found dead

Judge to visit site where Sarbaini was found dead

UPDATED 2.21PM He's to visit the MACC HQ in Jalan Cochrane, Kuala Lumpur.
'RM9.6bil support letter' for 1MDB exposed

'RM9.6bil support letter' for 1MDB exposed

UPDATED 6PM Pakatan MPs reveal the letter that was supposedly issued.
Former IGP Bakri Omar dies of cancer

Former IGP Bakri Omar dies of cancer

He served as inspector-general of police from Nov 5, 2003 to Sept 2006.
Sports Institute steadfastly backs Chong Wei

Sports Institute steadfastly backs Chong Wei

We will clear Lee’s name through mitigation, says  NSI chief.
MP: MRCB to reap billions from CIQ toll hike

MP: MRCB to reap billions from CIQ toll hike

UPDATED 7.10PM The firm may collect up to RM4.3 billion, says Teo.
Officer who stole almost RM1mil let off

Officer who stole almost RM1mil let off

UPDATED 12.44PM AUDIT REPORT Police, MACC reports lodged but no action.
More than 30 months of PhD work wasted

More than 30 months of PhD work wasted

I am a Master's degree holder and was also once a senior lecturer, before joining a United Kingdom-based private research university at its campus in Malaysia for a PhD programme.
MB seeks 'harmonious solution' for Bibles

MB seeks 'harmonious solution' for Bibles

UPDATED 11.20AM 'Issue discussed with sultan at every Tuesday meeting.'
Student roadshow to continue despite arrests

Student roadshow to continue despite arrests

UPDATED 3.21PM Fahmi Zainol will head to other campuses nationwide.
Set up task force on Camerons, urges MACC

Set up task force on Camerons, urges MACC

This will keep check of illegal agricultural explorations and avoid disasters.
Fearing the mop, but not the mob

Fearing the mop, but not the mob

Once they feared yellow, now it’s the mop.
Sarawak should emulate Penang, says DAP

Sarawak should emulate Penang, says DAP

Preserve cultural heritage before it is wiped out by cronies, says Pending rep.
Thanks for (another) good laugh, Ramesh

Thanks for (another) good laugh, Ramesh

FREE YOURSAY ‘Hilarious. But be careful, better set aside bail money.’
'Keep those not keen to study out of varsities'

'Keep those not keen to study out of varsities'

Gerakan Youth chief responds to S'gor offer to accept UM student activists.
'Anwar must be judged without fear or favour'

'Anwar must be judged without fear or favour'

FREE YOURSAY 'To send someone to prison when there is doubt, is a tragedy.'
Giving transgenders rights won't ruin Islam

Giving transgenders rights won't ruin Islam

FREE YOURSAY ‘No ruling by the courts on transgenders can ever smear Islam.’
Lights out, varsities are afraid of their own shadow

Lights out, varsities are afraid of their own shadow

FREE YOURSAY ‘This certainly heralds dark days ahead for academic freedom.’