Archive - 14 November 2014

Reps cry foul over housing quota for BN

Reps cry foul over housing quota for BN

UPDATED 8.42PM Johor DAP calls the practice another form of corruption.
Malaysiakini withdraws bid to recuse JC

Malaysiakini withdraws bid to recuse JC

The application was withdrawn as Kamaludin had been appointed as a judge.
Urban planner: Kidex won’t solve congestion at LDP

Urban planner: Kidex won’t solve congestion at LDP

Dear Honourable Mentri Besar of Selangor,  

You have mentioned in a recent news report that the Selangor state government will not oppose the construction of any new highway as long as it benefits the people.
PSM wants Palanivel at open forum on Camerons

PSM wants Palanivel at open forum on Camerons

It wants the MP and environment minister to discuss the mud floods with the locals.
MTUC: Foreign workers diluting unions' power

MTUC: Foreign workers diluting unions' power

The question is, according to the MTUC sec-gen, who is responsible for the influx.
Friday sermon warns of spread in LGBT ideas

Friday sermon warns of spread in LGBT ideas

It said liberalism, “excessive freedom culture” scorn public interest and religion.
Don't act like colonial masters, Putrajaya told

Don't act like colonial masters, Putrajaya told

Jeffrey Kitingan urges fed gov't to stop harassing Sabahan nationalists.
'If Umno loses, Malays may never rule again'

'If Umno loses, Malays may never rule again'

A defeat in the polls will be a 'dark day' for Malays and nation, says Ibrahim.
'Family of deceased has right to inquest transcript'

'Family of deceased has right to inquest transcript'

Unfair not to allow lawyer for family of deceased to submit, says Suaram.
MIC Youth lauds S'gor for returning copies of Bible

MIC Youth lauds S'gor for returning copies of Bible

Azmin solves the issue when Christians almost gave up hope, says C Sivaraajh.
Collaborating can end RM12mil pension blunder

Collaborating can end RM12mil pension blunder

Bungle can be avoided if all work together, says Armed Forces veterans body.
Kee Kwong says 'bravo' to Azmin

Kee Kwong says 'bravo' to Azmin

Staunch Christian compatriot of Selangor MB hails Bibles’ return.
'Fatwa review only when based on ijtihad'

'Fatwa review only when based on ijtihad'

Those with consensus or based on Quran and hadith should stay, say two ulama.
Minister: Land where Malays not welcomed

Minister: Land where Malays not welcomed

'They don't say it outright - that this place is only for our race.'
UM student leader maintains his innocence

UM student leader maintains his innocence

Until proven guilty of scholarship terms breach, Fahmi Zainol says in letter to PSD.
MACC probes 'sex service for PPRT housing' demand

MACC probes 'sex service for PPRT housing' demand

It is believed among the victims was a single mother in her 20s.
'Zero-rate for treatment and therapy meds, not all'

'Zero-rate for treatment and therapy meds, not all'

List does not cover all, says M'sian Pharmaceutical Society.
Bible returned, but with strict conditions

Bible returned, but with strict conditions

UPDATED 2.30PM Bibles with word 'Allah' cannot be distributed in Selangor, says Mais.
Court allows Uthaya's bid to cite prison director

Court allows Uthaya's bid to cite prison director

This is for failing to comply with a court directive to place him at a different cell.
Water supply disruption in 27 areas on Nov 26

Water supply disruption in 27 areas on Nov 26

This follows upgrading works at Kolam Talu, Bandar Pinggiran Subang and Subang Bestari.
Umno man who punched deputy minister let off?

Umno man who punched deputy minister let off?

So, why then is a driver charged for threatening this MIC leader, asks Kula.
Dr M, Ahmad Maslan invited to forum on 1MDB

Dr M, Ahmad Maslan invited to forum on 1MDB

The forum on Nov 19 is organised by Rafizi Ramli-led NOW, a whistleblowers NGO.
Building schools for all Malaysians?

Building schools for all Malaysians?

Preparing children to become global citizens.
Pakatan should reframe rather than recriminate

Pakatan should reframe rather than recriminate

COMMENT DAP should push to reformulate the common policy framework.
Dr M: Don't use BR1M to be popular

Dr M: Don't use BR1M to be popular

After 1MDB, the ex-premier now pans another of Najib's brainchild - BR1M.
Penang assembly wants GST to be deferred

Penang assembly wants GST to be deferred

The emergency motion was tabled by Lee Khai Loon (PKR-Machang Bubuk).
'JPJ director-general fast becoming butt of jokes'

'JPJ director-general fast becoming butt of jokes'

Big blunder to say road deaths need to be reduced 'for KPI', says DAP leader.
Former national goalkeeper Peter Rajah dies

Former national goalkeeper Peter Rajah dies

Together with Hassan Sani and James Wong, he dominated the football scene in the 80s.
Honda M’sia recalls 15,700 cars, victim was pregnant

Honda M’sia recalls 15,700 cars, victim was pregnant

The July 27 accident in Malaysia involved a 2003 Honda City subcompact.
Sedition charge against Tian Chua thrown out

Sedition charge against Tian Chua thrown out

UPDATED 12.05PM Sessions court acquits and discharges the MP for Batu.
Selangor returns seized copies of Bible

Selangor returns seized copies of Bible

UPDATED 1.55PM Copies with word 'Allah' handed over at Istana Alam Shah.
Eli Wong: Food furore just a storm in a teacup

Eli Wong: Food furore just a storm in a teacup

The Selangor exco member says events such as FF1M should be inclusive.
'Royal hand' in Camerons land clearing, says report

'Royal hand' in Camerons land clearing, says report

Pahang royalty forced local officers to approve land clearing, says NST report.
Pay hike for Sabah cabinet and reps

Pay hike for Sabah cabinet and reps

Salary increase of 50pct, effective next year, says CM's department.
PTPTN is like other financial institutions

PTPTN is like other financial institutions

It provides loans, but manages loans disbursed and needs to collect payment.
We need another explanation from 1MDB

We need another explanation from 1MDB

There are four major issues relating to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MBD) bonds which all Malaysians should take cognisance.
My view on inclusion of special needs folk

My view on inclusion of special needs folk

I am 18 years old and on behalf of the Malaysian Partnership for Children with Disabilities, a recently-formed network of associations and persons who support and work with families of children with disabilities, hope to help raise the voices of children with disabilities to create a more inclusive society.
'Use Malaysian mould in human rights discussions'

'Use Malaysian mould in human rights discussions'

Don't be influenced by others overseas, says law minister Nancy Shukri.
Finally KJ has found the right word - 'stupid'

Finally KJ has found the right word - 'stupid'

FREE YOURSAY ‘And most of these people are nourished by his own party.’
Auditor-general can do lots on 1MDB

Auditor-general can do lots on 1MDB

Don’t questionable things pique his curiosity?
Non-halal foods still on menu, says ministry

Non-halal foods still on menu, says ministry

This will be for target groups despite ban, says its secretary-general.
A David vs Goliath battle for online media

A David vs Goliath battle for online media

FREE YOURSAY ‘You helped Malaysians form our opinion and decide on our votes.’
External audit no reason to skip internal audit

External audit no reason to skip internal audit

FREE YOURSAY ‘Internal auditor focuses on controls, compliance and...’
Lawyer rebuts claim 1MDB guarantee ‘not explicit’

Lawyer rebuts claim 1MDB guarantee ‘not explicit’

KINIBIZ Tommy Thomas say it obliges the gov’t to step in should 1MDB default.
Time for psych experts to set the 'quacks' straight

Time for psych experts to set the 'quacks' straight

COMMENT ‘It’s unethical for any physician to claim it can be cured.’
Yes, minister, indeed yes to Kidex Skyway?

Yes, minister, indeed yes to Kidex Skyway?

The rakyat for the Kidex Skyway project to the fore, ‘yes’ to Kidex Skyway. Where are the rakyat who say ‘yes’, from Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Puchong and Kinrara, all of whom want the Kinrara-Damansara Expressway (Kidex Skyway) to be built? Are there signatures of all the people who want the Kidex Skyway to be built and and forwarded to the minister with their many reasons in support of the Kidex Skyway? Good luck.
Don’t ape PAS on housing quota, MCA tells Negri

Don’t ape PAS on housing quota, MCA tells Negri

Negri MB proposed raising bumiputera housing quota for greater equality.
Shocking! Ex-CJ who's obtuse on the constitution

Shocking! Ex-CJ who's obtuse on the constitution

FREE YOURSAY ‘Abdul Hamid is undoubtedly the worst chief justice we ever had.’
Will the judiciary disown ex-CJ Abdul Hamid?

Will the judiciary disown ex-CJ Abdul Hamid?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Thank God, he’s no longer a judge. He has done a lot of injustice.’
CIJ: Mkini's Anwar appeal coverage most balanced

CIJ: Mkini's Anwar appeal coverage most balanced

The media watchdog reveals its survey of media’s coverage of the sodomy appeal.