Archive - 12 November 2014

Ex-CJ: Ruling could lead to same-sex marriage

Ex-CJ: Ruling could lead to same-sex marriage

UPDATED 9.32PM The transgender ruling could nullify Islamic laws, says Hamid.
Mini tornado hits Kedah again

Mini tornado hits Kedah again

UPDATED 10.09PM Ten homes were damaged as a small twister hits Alor Setar.
Kajang flooded yet again after heavy downpour

Kajang flooded yet again after heavy downpour

UPDATED 11.01PM Sungai Jelok river to burst its banks, after heavy downpour.
'Boycott Ambank for ties with LGBT-friendly firm'

'Boycott Ambank for ties with LGBT-friendly firm'

JMM says Ambank-Metlife ties is to push LGBT agenda to Muslim consumers.
'Moderate ministers, please stand up'

'Moderate ministers, please stand up'

Kit Siang counts only two ‘moderate’ ministers in the cabinet.
Site for Malacca high-speed rail station yet to be picked

Site for Malacca high-speed rail station yet to be picked

The planned terminal must project the image of the historical state.
587 online impersonation cases reported in five months

587 online impersonation cases reported in five months

Phishing and credit card fraud had caused losses amounting to RM845,000.
Justify Youth Day bills, PKR Youth tells gov’t

Justify Youth Day bills, PKR Youth tells gov’t

With RM93mil spent over four years, audits should be made public, it asserts.
PSC rapped for 'bias' against rural folk

PSC rapped for 'bias' against rural folk

SARAWAK ASSEMBLY Why is PSC only advertising vacancies online?
German firm exec denies RM50 bribe to Sarbaini

German firm exec denies RM50 bribe to Sarbaini

UPDATED 6.10PM MACC suggests Ahmad jumped from its office to meet...
YB, why do we need you in Parliament?

YB, why do we need you in Parliament?

Do taxpayers need to pay MPs to be absent?
127,265 people visited pandas at Zoo Negara

127,265 people visited pandas at Zoo Negara

PARLIAMENT The zoo recorded 147 births and 69 deaths between January and August.
'Bar 12,000 Bangladeshi workers from Sarawak'

'Bar 12,000 Bangladeshi workers from Sarawak'

Cheap labour will be at the expense of the locals' opportunities, says PR MPs.
TI-M: Take legal action on YTL for 1Bestari Net

TI-M: Take legal action on YTL for 1Bestari Net

UPDATED 9.55PM 'The A-G's report shows the contract wasn't fulfilled.'
Stop juggling the Kidex ball and take a shot

Stop juggling the Kidex ball and take a shot

According to Works Minister Fadillah Yusof, his ministry has yet to study the reason that the developer of the Kinrara-Damansara Expressway (Kidex) is seeking an extension and will have to consult the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) first before making any decision on the matter.
2014-11-12

2014-11-12

Ministry: No problem working with MACC

Ministry: No problem working with MACC

UPDATED 10.34PM This is on corruption claims  involving incinerator projects.
Cartoonist Zunar probed for sedition

Cartoonist Zunar probed for sedition

UPDATED 4.24PM His webmaster is called in to give a statement on this.
All Vivekananda Ashram trustees should quit

All Vivekananda Ashram trustees should quit

The Federal Territory PPP welcomes the tourism minister’s full support to save Vivekananda Ashram located at Brickfields and pledges its fullest support to convert this building to heritage status.
Hisham says no apologies needed for MAS tragedies

Hisham says no apologies needed for MAS tragedies

UPDATED 3.20PM Respect Umno and PM for not bowing to superpowers, he says.
Puad's race-based seat allocations plan slammed

Puad's race-based seat allocations plan slammed

UPDATED 3.38PM Gerakan condemns Umno supreme council member's view.
Umno: Fahmi should accept loss of scholarship

Umno: Fahmi should accept loss of scholarship

UPDATED 7.16PM Its education bureau chair says even apes follow rules.
Jahara: No need to fear Kulim airport plans

Jahara: No need to fear Kulim airport plans

She says the state gov't should not have any fear if it had good economic planning.
Puncak Niaga to disburse RM534mil dividends

Puncak Niaga to disburse RM534mil dividends

KINIBIZ This is from the proceeds of its RM1.55bil sale to Selangor.
'Businesses creating confusion about GST'

'Businesses creating confusion about GST'

Their actions akin to sabotage and they will be punished, warns Trade Ministry.
Working together in ending domestic violence

Working together in ending domestic violence

The Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) shelter was established in 1982 when we opened our doors to a woman who left her husband, taking her two children with her. Since setting up the shelter 32 years ago, the Polis Di-Raja Malaysia’s (PDRM) role has been absolutely crucial and necessary in our services.
DAP wants Hadi at Pakatan council meetings

DAP wants Hadi at Pakatan council meetings

UPDATED 2.35PM Resolution passed urging PAS chief to attend the meetings.
'Ministry expects low use of RM663mil project'

'Ministry expects low use of RM663mil project'

UPDATED 4.43PM Education Ministry defends 1Bestari Net project from auditor.
No Pakatan decision yet on redelineation

No Pakatan decision yet on redelineation

UPDATED 5.35PM No collective decision on whether it will oppose more seats.
Jakarta to provide 100 free public buses

Jakarta to provide 100 free public buses

The plan is hoped to cut down on the use of private vehicles, especially motorcycles.
Malaysia charges seven suspected supporters of IS

Malaysia charges seven suspected supporters of IS

Two financial consultants were charged with allegedly soliciting money online.
Auditor-general says no reason to audit 1MDB

Auditor-general says no reason to audit 1MDB

UPDATED 4PM It has already been audited by an international firm, he says.
The use of dexamethasone in sports

The use of dexamethasone in sports

Dexamethasone is a relatively pure glucocorticoid which has strong anti-inflammatory properties and is NOT a performance enhancing drug.
MPs accuse Anwar, Pua of 'misleading' House

MPs accuse Anwar, Pua of 'misleading' House

UPDATED 3.05PM PARLIAMENT Duo to be referred to rights panel for 'errors'.
Gov't still rewarding failed incinerator contractor

Gov't still rewarding failed incinerator contractor

UPDATED 2.40PM Firm still picked despite failing to build four incinerators.
PKR refers Ahmad Maslan to rights panel

PKR refers Ahmad Maslan to rights panel

UPDATED 3.26PM PARLIAMENT Rafizi alleges he had 'misled' the House over 1MDB.
Are support letters adding to unrecorded debts?

Are support letters adding to unrecorded debts?

UPDATED 2.25PM How many 'support but no guarantee' letters issued, asks Pakatan.
No plot to topple Palanivel, says Saravanan

No plot to topple Palanivel, says Saravanan

The MIC veep lashes out at rumour mongers who claimed there was such a plot.
UMS denies prohibiting Christmas celebrations

UMS denies prohibiting Christmas celebrations

Its VC says the proposed celebration was approved much earlier.
Tindak activist PY Wong now keen on food security

Tindak activist PY Wong now keen on food security

After designing a composting machine, he is promoting organic veggies.
Muslims against rights for transgenders

Muslims against rights for transgenders

Those approached by KiniTV in a random poll say transgender is against Islam.
'Sabah and Sarawak must have 35pct of MPs'

'Sabah and Sarawak must have 35pct of MPs'

Keep to the spirit agreed for Malaysia, says Star Sabah's Jeffrey Kitingan.
Selangor households lowest recipient of aid

Selangor households lowest recipient of aid

AUDIT REPORT Poverty fixed at RM720 income a month, unlike RM1,500 elsewhere.
Negara-ku on ‘Essence of Malaysia’ roadshow

Negara-ku on ‘Essence of Malaysia’ roadshow

Movement hitting seven states to promote peace, harmony and...
A blog of difference for Dr M and Pak Lah

A blog of difference for Dr M and Pak Lah

COMMENT Even in their blogs, the difference is painfully apparent.
'Check finances of Perak BN reps' wives club'

'Check finances of Perak BN reps' wives club'

Perak PAS Youth asks ROS to investigate Baiduri for allegedly getting state funds.
Azmin vows stakeholders' say on all concessions

Azmin vows stakeholders' say on all concessions

S'gor MB says all views on agreements impacting rakyat will be heard.
After 57-year misrule, Umno has failed the Malays

After 57-year misrule, Umno has failed the Malays

FREE YOURSAY ‘It must produce independent, critical thinkers rather than ‘pak turuts’.’
Ahead of Umno GA, knives are out for Najib

Ahead of Umno GA, knives are out for Najib

FREE YOURSAY ‘Mahathir and his faction are ready to pounce on Najib.’
1MDB support letter is legally binding

1MDB support letter is legally binding

KINIBIZ Legal expert Tommy Thomas explains what are support letters.
Umno delegates must confront Najib on 1MDB

Umno delegates must confront Najib on 1MDB

FREE YOURSAY ‘Would 1MDB be able to raise billions without the gov’t guarantee?’