Archive - 25 November 2014

Muhyiddin: Time for Umno to do or die

Muhyiddin: Time for Umno to do or die

Deputy president says it must renew itself to stay relevant and protect Malay race.
2014-11-25

2014-11-25

Zahid: No guards, just you and me in Sabah

Zahid: No guards, just you and me in Sabah

He says Sabah is safe and invites the tourism minister on a trip.
NGO: Nurses shun 'dirty and uncouth' Orang Asli

NGO: Nurses shun 'dirty and uncouth' Orang Asli

This is one of the issues raised during a meeting with UN's rapporteur for health.
Order for NSTP to pay Kayveas RM200k upheld

Order for NSTP to pay Kayveas RM200k upheld

Justice Balia says the court did not find any merit in NSTP’s appeal.
'In no man's land, Najib talks but nobody listens'

'In no man's land, Najib talks but nobody listens'

Zaid Ibrahim says PM cannot be '50pct moderate' and '50pct Ibrahim Ali'.
Murder cases bordering on crisis – cops must do better

Murder cases bordering on crisis – cops must do better

This year, Penang alone has seen about 50 murder cases, with 31 being foreign victims.
Khalid: Claims of deficit budgets in my time false

Khalid: Claims of deficit budgets in my time false

UPDATED 6.13PM He says surplus funds enough to cover supplementary...
March north and not south, Pak Lah tells Umno

March north and not south, Pak Lah tells Umno

In the pursuit of progress, he says, Malays do not need to hurt others.
Bold steps on the road to good governance

Bold steps on the road to good governance

The Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronysim (C4) congratulates Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali over his announcement to set up an Integrity Office and to pave the way for an Ombudsman for Good Governance in his budget speech 2015. This bold and innovative move is indeed a positive development on the road towards good governance.
'Is PBB defending interest only of rich towkays?'

'Is PBB defending interest only of rich towkays?'

Activist questions the deafening silence of S'wak gov't on rakyat's sufferings.
You can have official car, Umno rep tells Teng

You can have official car, Umno rep tells Teng

UPDATED 6.41PM Shamsudin Lias says the approval came from former MB.
‘KRK creed card bearing accused’s name inside bag’

‘KRK creed card bearing accused’s name inside bag’

The card belonged to a fraternity and sorority in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines.
Issue MyKad to teen, court orders gov't

Issue MyKad to teen, court orders gov't

UPDATED 5.07PM The KL High Court rejects the reason provided by ministry and NRD.
Penang BN slams rise in assessment rate

Penang BN slams rise in assessment rate

Jahara Hamid says the decision was due to the 'inefficiency’ of MPSJ and MPPP.
Sosilawati’s children get leave to challenge NRD decision

Sosilawati’s children get leave to challenge NRD decision

Judge Asmabi Mohamad allowed their application for leave after hearing submisssions.
Six mine blast victims sent to peninsula hospitals

Six mine blast victims sent to peninsula hospitals

They were among the 21 who were admitted to the Sarawak General Hospital.
Floods also strike Perak and Malacca

Floods also strike Perak and Malacca

Floods also struck Perak and Malacca overnight and early today, respectively.
Man fined for possession of protected pangolins

Man fined for possession of protected pangolins

The judge ordered a fine of RM10,000 for violating conservation laws.
'Sultans wanted KL roads named after monarchs'

'Sultans wanted KL roads named after monarchs'

The federal territory ministry agreed to the idea as it did not involve any costs.
Perkasa should become a political party

Perkasa should become a political party

Perkasa seems to be getting more and more dissatisfied with Umno’s performance in defending malay rights. A coalition of Malay rights groups (including Perkasa) plans to submit a memorandum to the government, touching on issues like the abolition of vernacular schools and the limitation of National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan exemptions to only bumiputeras.
Follow Selangor, PKR rep tells Johor gov't

Follow Selangor, PKR rep tells Johor gov't

He says the BN-ruled state should also provide opposition reps with allocations.
Palanivel rapped for inaction on Camerons

Palanivel rapped for inaction on Camerons

He knew of illegal land clearing but had not acted, says MIC leader VT Rajen.
Is the spirit world ruling Camerons, then?

Is the spirit world ruling Camerons, then?

Natural Resources and Environment Minister G Palanivel’s claim, as reported widely, is indeed most puzzling if not alarming. One cannot help wondering then if the spirits and hantu have taken over Cameron Highlands.
'Classify Syed Azlan's death as murder'

'Classify Syed Azlan's death as murder'

The post-mortem report said the cause of death was due to blunt force trauma.
Are you blind or naive, Isma flays Pak Samad

Are you blind or naive, Isma flays Pak Samad

The national laureate, it says, is being 'manipulated by certain parties'.
'Insulted' BN reps reject RM200k allocation

'Insulted' BN reps reject RM200k allocation

However, the state opposition leader decides to keep the official car.
Drop 'ketum' as economic adviser, Umno tells MB

Drop 'ketum' as economic adviser, Umno tells MB

UPDATED 2PM The proposal comes from state opposition leader.
Is Pembinaan PFI a handout machine?

Is Pembinaan PFI a handout machine?

KINIBIZ There are questions aplenty on a subject very much lacking in answers.
Dangers of historical body-snatching

Dangers of historical body-snatching

COMMENT Ideas have consequences; a muddled one can lead to sorry...
Rosmah: Stop using my name for projects

Rosmah: Stop using my name for projects

‘Whoever uses my name, I ask the offices and ministries not to approve it,’ she says.
PAC raps MAHB over KLIA2 construction

PAC raps MAHB over KLIA2 construction

PAC says it has disregarded the interests of its main client.
Judges recuse themselves from AG's immunity case

Judges recuse themselves from AG's immunity case

UPDATED 1.25PM The two judges were involved in Rosli Dahlan's cases.
'Zahid's wrong, Malaysians not for Sedition Act'

'Zahid's wrong, Malaysians not for Sedition Act'

PKR says Pakatan won popular vote, shows public is for coalition's stand against it.
Debate allowed on abuse of detained migrants

Debate allowed on abuse of detained migrants

UPDATED 2.51PM PARLIAMENT The documentary is on the treatment of refugees.
'MB wrong, China firm has stakes in mine'

'MB wrong, China firm has stakes in mine'

DAP claims CAA Resources's subsidiary is involved in Bukit Besi mine.
MMA: Tinasha's parents entitled to medical report

MMA: Tinasha's parents entitled to medical report

UPDATED 12.10PM This is SOP and her parents can take legal action, it says.
Reprimand leaders, Dr M tells Umno delegates

Reprimand leaders, Dr M tells Umno delegates

UPDATED 12.25PM If not, he says, leaders will think they are on the right path.
'Why are lobsters exempted from GST?'

'Why are lobsters exempted from GST?'

UPDATED 3.05PM Nurul queries why an expensive seafood has exemption but...
Gov't tables white paper on IS threat

Gov't tables white paper on IS threat

UPDATED 2.50PM PARLIAMENT It is set to be read and debated tomorrow.
'Only Umno, Malay elites risk being Red Indians'

'Only Umno, Malay elites risk being Red Indians'

UPDATED 3.30PM Forum panellists say this the main reason for psy war on Malays.
Top 10 oldest universities in United Kingdom

Top 10 oldest universities in United Kingdom

INFOGRAPHICS Fancy studying in a university which looks like Hogwarts Castle?
Police deny foul play in detainee's death

Police deny foul play in detainee's death

Johor CID chief says Syed Mohd Azlan sustained injuries when resisting arrest.
PAS' hudud and Umno's hudud - any difference?

PAS' hudud and Umno's hudud - any difference?

FREE YOURSAY 'So if Umno supports hudud, will MCA leave Barisan Nasional...?'
Man in court for falsifying SPM slip of Ridhuan's son

Man in court for falsifying SPM slip of Ridhuan's son

He allegedly tampered with results of three students, including Ridhuan Tee’s son’s.
Mkini, a teen which rocked the corridors of power

Mkini, a teen which rocked the corridors of power

FREE YOURSAY ‘We have a 15-year-old called Malaysiakini who speaks for us.’
It's Putrajaya which discriminates, says Zairil

It's Putrajaya which discriminates, says Zairil

DAP says perception that Pakatan discriminates against Malays is baseless.
Penang CM should use Toyota Innova instead

Penang CM should use Toyota Innova instead

FREE YOURSAY ‘It is reliable, spacious and economical. Lead by example, Guan Eng.’
Ridhuan seeks inspiration from Chinese, Indians?

Ridhuan seeks inspiration from Chinese, Indians?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Tee, where did you copy this from? This is not the way you write.’
What is truthfulness?

What is truthfulness?

Coming together to make a newer reality.
Greet and grill your MP

Greet and grill your MP

Raising activism to greater heights.
What is Umno’s aim - build bridges or walls?

What is Umno’s aim - build bridges or walls?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why this sudden concern for non-Malays at the annual assembly?’