Archive - 26 November 2014

'PM to backpedal on Sedition Act tomorrow'

'PM to backpedal on Sedition Act tomorrow'

An ex-minister says Najib is forced to bow to the pressure from within Umno.
Shahrizat throws eyebrow-raising dare

Shahrizat throws eyebrow-raising dare

UMNO AGM 'No need to use gamat (derived from sea cucumbers) or lubricants'.
'Chinese burned Quran', Mashitah turns up heat

'Chinese burned Quran', Mashitah turns up heat

UMNO AGM The ex-deputy minister urges Wanita not to remain silent.
A new law proposed to give MAS vast protection

A new law proposed to give MAS vast protection

PARLIAMENT The gov't moves to rescue cash-strapped national airline.
Idris: Leaks not main factor in UPSR performance

Idris: Leaks not main factor in UPSR performance

He says the government was looking into using Radio Frquency Identification Technology.
Umno rep: Kajang is flooding, Azizah missing

Umno rep: Kajang is flooding, Azizah missing

Shamsudin calls her irresponsible for not turning up at the House.
'A subtle plan to expel Malays from Penang'

'A subtle plan to expel Malays from Penang'

Penang Umno Youth slams DAP MP for describing 'threat' as Umno propaganda.
Jho Low donates RM84mil to UN's news service

Jho Low donates RM84mil to UN's news service

His foundation pumps up Irin as independent Swiss-based news service.
KJ shows proof Malay institutions questioned

KJ shows proof Malay institutions questioned

UMNO AGM Khairy accuses portals of portraying his speech as racist.
Puteri urges laws to prevent sex change

Puteri urges laws to prevent sex change

UPDATED 7.29PM UMNO AGM Delegate says Islam prohibits changing one's sex.
DAP: KJ knows Umno is the problem

DAP: KJ knows Umno is the problem

DAP's sec-gen says Khairy plays racial cards to stifle cries from poor Malays.
Two ‘militants’ nabbed at Kg Tanjung Batu, court told

Two ‘militants’ nabbed at Kg Tanjung Batu, court told

The witness noted that his team of four had spotted a group of six suspected militants.
Residents send memo to halt Templer Park project

Residents send memo to halt Templer Park project

Mukhtar Ismail says the project had destroyed the flora in the area.
2014 UPSR results show 36,304 score straight As

2014 UPSR results show 36,304 score straight As

The overall performance saw a GPN of 2.29 this year, declining from  2.27 in 2013.
MPPP & MPSP assessment hike another flip-flop

MPPP & MPSP assessment hike another flip-flop

The Penang chief minister is quick to seize on any opportunity for any situation to berate Putrajaya. But this is a clever move to divert attention from the Penang state government’s ill-administration of the Pearl of the Orient.
PM, Hadi's son-in-law mocked over IS gaffe

PM, Hadi's son-in-law mocked over IS gaffe

PARLIAMENT MPs from both sides trade jibes on one another's alleged support for IS.
Ultra-conservatism could lead to chaos

Ultra-conservatism could lead to chaos

Extremist views and racial discrimination are destructive ingredients for the morally deformed.
'Insulted' BN reps should be thankful, says Azmin

'Insulted' BN reps should be thankful, says Azmin

UPDATED 5.20PM He says his gov’t will continue to give RM200k to all BN reps.
2014-11-26

2014-11-26

Wanita rep claws at Guan Eng's 'Malay-biting' CAT

Wanita rep claws at Guan Eng's 'Malay-biting' CAT

UPDATED 4.05PM UMNO AGM She accuses state of oppressing Malays.
On pendatangs, ‘social contract’ and Goebbels lies

On pendatangs, ‘social contract’ and Goebbels lies

Persatuan Hindraf Malaysia is surprised by the polemics of ‘social contract’ often raised by leaders in government to further their political ambitions, especially during the annual Umno general assemblies.
MPs to get 69 percent allowance hike

MPs to get 69 percent allowance hike

UPDATED 2.58PM PARLIAMENT They will now receive RM11,000 a month from...
HK arrests student leaders amid protest site clearance

HK arrests student leaders amid protest site clearance

'They’ve taken away the brain so there can be no counter moves,' says a student.
Speaker shoots down bid to table Sabah RCI report

Speaker shoots down bid to table Sabah RCI report

UPDATED 2.52PM PARLIAMENT Pandikar rejects motion on RCI report on immigrants.
'Varsity budget cuts may lead to 20pct higher fees'

'Varsity budget cuts may lead to 20pct higher fees'

UPDATED 3.30PM Education Ministry allocation reductions shock MP Sim Tze Tzin.
Ministers: New anti-terror law not ISA resurrected

Ministers: New anti-terror law not ISA resurrected

UPDATED 2.10PM The new law will deal with militancy, Hisham declares.
RTD counter operations disrupted nationwide

RTD counter operations disrupted nationwide

Water leakage led to shutdown of its mainframe computer system.
'How to uplift Malays when confidence ruined'

'How to uplift Malays when confidence ruined'

S Ambiga tells Isma to self-examine if it is doing more harm than good for the race.
Mas Ermieyati: Don't compare me with Azalina

Mas Ermieyati: Don't compare me with Azalina

UMNO AGM The Puteri chief says the era and challenges were different for both.
Proton offers 20pct discount for flood-hit cars

Proton offers 20pct discount for flood-hit cars

It will also include free inspection service, valuation of damages and towing aid.
More evacuated in flood-hit Perak

More evacuated in flood-hit Perak

Meanwhile the situation in Terengganu and Malacca remained largely unchanged.
New drift modelling for MH370 wreckage

New drift modelling for MH370 wreckage

MH370 FREE The first debris from the plane could come ashore on Western Sumatra.
Attend 'StartSmart' course before tying the knot

Attend 'StartSmart' course before tying the knot

'The course is aimed at preventing marital break-ups,' says Rohani Abdul Karim.
Back tougher security laws, Najib tells MPs

Back tougher security laws, Najib tells MPs

UPDATED 2.45PM PARLIAMENT PM moves motion seeking endorsement of...
Supply Bill 2015 passed by Dewan Rakyat

Supply Bill 2015 passed by Dewan Rakyat

PARLIAMENT The Bill allows an allocation of RM50.5bil to various ministries and depts.
Penan headman sends 'SOS' to CM for help

Penan headman sends 'SOS' to CM for help

He alleges loggers are poisoning the river which supplies their drinking water.
Refugees in Malaysia are ill-treated

Refugees in Malaysia are ill-treated

It seems we do not even understand the UN Convention on Rights of the Child...
'Non-Malays must remember their promise'

'Non-Malays must remember their promise'

UPDATED 1.40PM UMNO AGM KJ says this is in the social contract.
Shahrizat: Don't question non-Malays' citizenship

Shahrizat: Don't question non-Malays' citizenship

UPDATED 1.45PM UMNO AGM 'If they don't question our special rights...'
Nation needs shield against sedition, says KJ

Nation needs shield against sedition, says KJ

UMNO AGM 'The Sedition Act should be retained in some ways.'
Umno worried Malay youth joining 'chauvinistic' party

Umno worried Malay youth joining 'chauvinistic' party

UMNO AGM KJ also laments Umno Youth's sincerity is 'doubted and spat upon'.
The journey of a transexual woman

The journey of a transexual woman

Regina Ibrahim pens maiden fiction on transsexualism based on own experience.
PKR blames gov’t for coal mine incident

PKR blames gov’t for coal mine incident

'Authorities ignored a similar accident which killed two at the same coal mine...'
Not a good idea to rename old roads

Not a good idea to rename old roads

FREE YOURSAY ‘Old road names are our history, and we should keep our history.’
‘No’ to RM200k but why take the car, Shamsudin?

‘No’ to RM200k but why take the car, Shamsudin?

FREE YOURSAY ‘This shows he is taking care of himself first and the rest later.’
'EC must work with Penang on redelineation'

'EC must work with Penang on redelineation'

State Pakatan says it has set up panel to ensure smooth handling of process.
Gov't urged to enforce 'build-then-sell' concept

Gov't urged to enforce 'build-then-sell' concept

This would protect public from shady builders, says MP William Leong.
Zahid, try looking at yourself in the mirror

Zahid, try looking at yourself in the mirror

FREE YOURSAY ‘This is the same minister who 'threatened' journalists.’
'Unjust if bumiputera need not repay PTPTN loans'

'Unjust if bumiputera need not repay PTPTN loans'

MIC Youth says this would go against everything the country stands for.
How can a healthy young man die suddenly?

How can a healthy young man die suddenly?

FREE YOURSAY ‘How is that every death in police custody is ‘resisting arrest’?’
Minister: MMC to probe doctors' 'negligence'

Minister: MMC to probe doctors' 'negligence'

Health Minister Dr S Subramaniam says this in relation to G Tinasha's case.