Archive - 21 November 2014

Rep lodges report over 'strip citizenship' proposal

Rep lodges report over 'strip citizenship' proposal

Yeo Tung Siong says Shahrudin Salleh’s statement had ‘sedition elements’.
'I don't believe Jokowi wanted to sink boats'

'I don't believe Jokowi wanted to sink boats'

Foreign Minister Anifah Aman says he will probe the reported allegations.
'Abolishing fuel subsidy will only benefit gov't'

'Abolishing fuel subsidy will only benefit gov't'

Gains from fuel and gas resources will be absorbed by BN, says MP Rafizi Ramli.
Terengganu floods claim second victim

Terengganu floods claim second victim

The body of Muda Abdullah, 48, was found in the river at around 8.30pm.
Dec 17 re-mention for alleged nudists’ case

Dec 17 re-mention for alleged nudists’ case

This is to enable enable the defence to submit a representation to the AGC.
Najib threatens to sue Tony Pua over 1MDB

Najib threatens to sue Tony Pua over 1MDB

UPDATED 9.20PM Letter of demand asks DAP MP to apologise within 14 days.
Hospital: No negligence in teen's death

Hospital: No negligence in teen's death

UPDATED 5.10PM Assunta Hospital CEO says procedure was followed in treating G Tinasha.
BN on the brain

BN on the brain

At least I’m not afflicted with BN of the brain.
Isma flays DAP's Malay MP over Umno link

Isma flays DAP's Malay MP over Umno link

'A cheap politician who clings to other races and earnestly tries to please his masters'.
'Use petrol revenue to fund free education'

'Use petrol revenue to fund free education'

UPDATED 5.43PM Rally urges M'sia to emulate oil producers such as Cuba and Venezuela.
'NGO's self-determination urging perfectly legal'

'NGO's self-determination urging perfectly legal'

UPDATED 4.35PM Even Scots not penalised for their referendum, says Suaram.
Vocalist of ‘Exist’ charged with drug possession

Vocalist of ‘Exist’ charged with drug possession

Mohd Rohaizad Mohamad Lazim or ‘Ezad’, 35, claimed trial to the offence.
Gov't to scrap RON95, diesel subsidies on Dec 1

Gov't to scrap RON95, diesel subsidies on Dec 1

UPDATED 4.40PM Starting Dec 1, it will use a managed float system.
UNHCR probes 'refugee-processing fraud'

UNHCR probes 'refugee-processing fraud'

'These allegations are being treated very seriously,' says Yante Ismael.
MACC to probe 'sponsored Datukship' claim

MACC to probe 'sponsored Datukship' claim

UPDATED 3.55PM The panel will also meet the CEO of the China-based firm.
Film Censorship Act queries get to High Court

Film Censorship Act queries get to High Court

Komas' Lena Hendry allowed to check on constitutionality of Section 6 of Act.
'Vile plot to tarnish PM ahead of Umno meet'

'Vile plot to tarnish PM ahead of Umno meet'

An Umno leader warns party delegates not to fall into 'racist' DAP's 1MDB trap.
Najib waging losing battle for moderation

Najib waging losing battle for moderation

All Malaysians, regardless of race, religion or region, must be united in a common Malaysian Dream to make the country a better place for our children where there is justice, freedom, unity, harmony and prosperity for all.
DBKL blasted again for selling prime land cheap

DBKL blasted again for selling prime land cheap

UPDATED 6.40PM 'One family gets to buy three prime plots, and without open tender.'
Singapore to regulate Uber and GrabTaxi apps

Singapore to regulate Uber and GrabTaxi apps

Fees are capped and they are required to dispatch only licensed cabs and drivers.
'Both Palanivel and MB to blame for landslides'

'Both Palanivel and MB to blame for landslides'

Teresa says both must take responsibility for failing to enforce strict measures.
Gan: Review Islamic words ban nationwide

Gan: Review Islamic words ban nationwide

Such a ban is counterproductive to plural society, says Gan Ping Sieu.
February 2015 - ang pows, V-Day and doomsday

February 2015 - ang pows, V-Day and doomsday

The federal Works Ministry has granted an extension till February to Kidex Sdn Bhd. The Selangor government has requested the Kinrara-Damansara Expressway (Kidex Skyway) concessionaire to fulfill three conditions to be fulfilled by February. Petaling Jaya City Council’s consultants have been asked to submit a traffic impact assessment impact (TIA) study on the proposed Kidex in February.
Parents blame hospital for teen's death

Parents blame hospital for teen's death

UPDATED 1.15PM Taken to a private hospital for fever, G Tinasha died.
Group claims plot to bar UM8 from campus polls

Group claims plot to bar UM8 from campus polls

UPDATED 1.40PM They were summoned for a hearing on Dec 9, five days after the polls.
DAP finished if PAS starts hudud, says MCA

DAP finished if PAS starts hudud, says MCA

In tit for tat on Umno's Chinese school debate, MCA tells rival to look in mirror.
Wanita MCA's speed dating events 'big hit'

Wanita MCA's speed dating events 'big hit'

Its chief Heng Seai Kie says there was a 5pct increase in men who signed up.
Man fined RM10,500 for 'insulting' police

Man fined RM10,500 for 'insulting' police

The car salesperson admitted insulting two traffic policemen in his Facebook posting.
Indonesia clears path for geothermal energy

Indonesia clears path for geothermal energy

It is the world’s third biggest geothermal producer with a capacity of 1.4GW.
Building national science policies that work

Building national science policies that work

COMMENT There is insufficient study about the problems of scientific practice.
Flood victims in Terengganu rise to 5,550

Flood victims in Terengganu rise to 5,550

Five districts were affected by floods that entered the fourth day as at 9am.
No such thing as objective news

No such thing as objective news

COMMENT The agenda-setting role of the media is a huge responsibility.
Rizalman pleads not guilty to sex assault

Rizalman pleads not guilty to sex assault

The former diplomat opts to face trial by jury in a Wellington court.
Malays don’t look the slightest bit like Mars folk

Malays don’t look the slightest bit like Mars folk

FREE YOURSAY ‘It's like the computer doing what the software tells it to do.’
Is gov't sweeping JCY riots under the carpet?

Is gov't sweeping JCY riots under the carpet?

COMMENT MTUC sees red over cop’s claim the Kulaijaya factory did no wrong.
End impunity towards killing of journalists

End impunity towards killing of journalists

COMMENT It is time gov’ts stopped attacking the media and protected it.
Alleged 'road bully' is a philanthropist, friends say

Alleged 'road bully' is a philanthropist, friends say

They defend Khoo Kok Ann, and question if he was provoked into committing road rage.
Rela man held over shooting of 'cattle thief'

Rela man held over shooting of 'cattle thief'

The detainee, also a cattle owner, shot at thief who attacked him, say K’tan police.
Kadir, the fear is actually concocted by Umno

Kadir, the fear is actually concocted by Umno

FREE YOURSAY ‘The Malays in Selangor and Penang are not a disgruntled lot.’
'Khalid's aides' RM2.6mil payout abuse of power'

'Khalid's aides' RM2.6mil payout abuse of power'

Azmin says late night payout to aides on last day is 'obviously fraudulent'.
Improve national schools, and students will return

Improve national schools, and students will return

FREE YOURSAY ‘Nothing wrong in giving the best education to your...’
Man nabbed over burning of Quran in Kedah

Man nabbed over burning of Quran in Kedah

The culprit could be a deranged man but investigation is still ongoing, say police.
AG acts like Ibrahim Ali’s defence lawyer

AG acts like Ibrahim Ali’s defence lawyer

FREE YOURSAY ‘AG, show us ‘intent’ when you charge the others under Sedition Act.’