Archive - 27 November 2014

Pay hike deferred as MPs want even more

Pay hike deferred as MPs want even more

PARLIAMENT They say some state reps get more than what gov't offers.
Minister blames Malaysians for Sedition Act reversal

Minister blames Malaysians for Sedition Act reversal

Abdul Rahman Dahlan says people betrayed the prime minister's trust.
MPs rapped for picking on 'gentle minister'

MPs rapped for picking on 'gentle minister'

PARLIAMENT Speaker scolds them for being rude during Wahid's speech.
'Without people support, no law can save Umno'

'Without people support, no law can save Umno'

Abdullah reminds Umno that Sedition Act is not a tool to remain in power.
Puteri's 'baby elephants' slam Dyana

Puteri's 'baby elephants' slam Dyana

UMNO AGM Puteri Umno delegates now tag Lim's aide as 'wannabe YB'.
Coherently insane Malaysian politicians

Coherently insane Malaysian politicians

Politicians willingly destroy society by appealing to the worst primate instincts. They are mad, but coherently sensible in their own eyes.
'Discussion on Jho Low no-go at Umno meeting?'

'Discussion on Jho Low no-go at Umno meeting?'

Tycoon and issues affecting poor Malays not on the table, says Guan Eng.
Post-mortem punctures holes in cops' version

Post-mortem punctures holes in cops' version

Suaram says police's explanation for Syed Azlan's death does not make sense.
‘Hole found in floor of room where accused arrested’

‘Hole found in floor of room where accused arrested’

Mohd Nasaruddin says the room had no door and windows and was hidden next to the kitchen.
Limit legal logging too, says Mahathir

Limit legal logging too, says Mahathir

'It is the will that we need. Will the government have the will?'
'Reveal MDV borrowers after RM400mil write-off'

'Reveal MDV borrowers after RM400mil write-off'

UPDATED 10.36PM PKR queries whether govt owned company will recoup its loan.
Gerakan 'perturbed' by volte-face on Sedition Act

Gerakan 'perturbed' by volte-face on Sedition Act

Umno’s BN ally Gerakan tells the PM that the Sedition Act is outdated.
Pakatan: No decision yet on redelineation exercise

Pakatan: No decision yet on redelineation exercise

It responds to Bersih saying it has to review EC’s new boundaries first.
2014-11-27

2014-11-27

Federal gov’t blamed for hikes in liquor licences

Federal gov’t blamed for hikes in liquor licences

Finance Ministry via Customs directed Penang gov’t to double fee, says exco.
FGV chalks up RM89.16mil pre-tax profit in Q3

FGV chalks up RM89.16mil pre-tax profit in Q3

Revenue rose to RM4.32 billion for the period under review, says the company.
Perkasa wants detention without trial, whipping

Perkasa wants detention without trial, whipping

UPDATED 6.04PM Ibrahim Ali wants ISA's spirit to live on in the Sedition Act.
Gov't slammed for appeal in discrimination award

Gov't slammed for appeal in discrimination award

It files appeal over RM300,000 it was ordered to pay to a pregnant teacher.
Cops call in Gobind on detainee's death

Cops call in Gobind on detainee's death

He says this strange, wants focus on those with deceased during his detention.
Ex-Sarawak DAP MP Sim Kwang Yang dies

Ex-Sarawak DAP MP Sim Kwang Yang dies

FREE The three-term lawmaker was also a former columnist for Malaysiakini.
GST on medicines will hurt patients, says MP

GST on medicines will hurt patients, says MP

UPDATED 5.34PM ‘We don’t want tax issues to cloud our judgment," says Kapar MP Ko Chung Sen.
No need to burn bras to be leaders, says Shahrizat

No need to burn bras to be leaders, says Shahrizat

Fight for Umno top positions for Wanita is done 'courteously', she says.
Bouquets, brickbats for Najib over flip-flop

Bouquets, brickbats for Najib over flip-flop

UPDATED 4.43PM Some accuse him of bowing to extremists...
'Fuel protest to go on despite lower global price'

'Fuel protest to go on despite lower global price'

UPDATED 5.25PM PKR says global prices falling, but local consumers still pay..
'Anwar offered me RM100mil to topple BN'

'Anwar offered me RM100mil to topple BN'

UPDATED 6.52PM Anifah says former KFC chairperson made him the offer.
Bung: Airport body checks okay for Kok, not me

Bung: Airport body checks okay for Kok, not me

UPDATED 4.35PM PARLIAMENT He says security patdown isn't for sensitive people.
PAS' new model for Pakatan infeasible

PAS' new model for Pakatan infeasible

COMMENT The model may insure coalition longevity at the expense of...
Landslide affects nine houses in Negri Sembilan

Landslide affects nine houses in Negri Sembilan

The occupants of the other houses have been advised to evacuate as well.
'Disappointed' Anwar raps Najib's about-turn

'Disappointed' Anwar raps Najib's about-turn

UPDATED 4.26PM He says PM has given in to those who want to suppress freedom.
Ambiga: Lead by example, charge Umno reps

Ambiga: Lead by example, charge Umno reps

She tells Najib to ensure his 'seditious' party members are hauled to court...
Aides' RM2.6mil payout audit to be tabled

Aides' RM2.6mil payout audit to be tabled

UPDATED 6.22PM State assembly to get report on payout to Khalid's aides next week, says MB.
Flood victims in Teluk Intan rise to 359

Flood victims in Teluk Intan rise to 359

The water level at Sungai Bidor has reached 15.75 metres, says a spokesperson.
Survival of Dayaks in rainforests worries the EU

Survival of Dayaks in rainforests worries the EU

Development caused them loss of basic needs, says European Union ambassador.
‘It’s a heartache’ best fits Umno AGM antics

‘It’s a heartache’ best fits Umno AGM antics

It’s a heartache
Nothing but a heartache
Hits you when it’s too late
Hits you when you’re down
PM makes U-turn, Sedition Act to stay and be fortified

PM makes U-turn, Sedition Act to stay and be fortified

UPDATED 2.20PM UMNO AGM It will deal with blasphemy and urgings for secession.
'Chiding change in road name not blitz on royals'

'Chiding change in road name not blitz on royals'

UPDATED 12.16PM Aziz Bari tells KJ not to politicise changing KL road names to...
What Umno reps need to talk about

What Umno reps need to talk about

The true meaning of ‘social contract’.
Tinasha's family meets health minister

Tinasha's family meets health minister

They file report with Private Practice Control Unit alleging negligence for...
Dr M attends Umno meet, Najib urges solidarity

Dr M attends Umno meet, Najib urges solidarity

UPDATED 1PM UMNO AGM Despite his stinging criticism of Najib, he attends.
PAS: Umno the one giving away Malay land

PAS: Umno the one giving away Malay land

UPDATED 12.43PM Khairy should ask own members why Malay land pawned off.
Mkini 15th anniversary - photos and videos

Mkini 15th anniversary - photos and videos

FREE For those who missed Malaysiakini’s 15th anniversary last Saturday.
Don’t expect delegates to heed Pak Lah’s advice

Don’t expect delegates to heed Pak Lah’s advice

FREE YOURSAY ‘Wise words spoken but they will fall on deaf ears.’
Same old, same old from Umno after 57 years

Same old, same old from Umno after 57 years

FREE YOURSAY ‘Malays need to protect themselves from Umno and cronies.’
Umno lays siege on closed Malay minds

Umno lays siege on closed Malay minds

FREE YOURSAY ‘Believe you can do it and you have half the battle won.’
PKR: Nothing in Sedition Act protects Malays

PKR: Nothing in Sedition Act protects Malays

UPDATED 9.54AM 'Umno's claim Act needed to protect Malays baseless.'
I shut out CMS from my life, says Taib Mahmud

I shut out CMS from my life, says Taib Mahmud

Cahya Mata Sarawak never taken advantage of its links with state gov't.
Right on cue, non-Malay bashing in Umno meet

Right on cue, non-Malay bashing in Umno meet

FREE YOURSAY ‘This is to indoctrinate Malays into believing they are under threat.’
Oxford education wasted on Khairy

Oxford education wasted on Khairy

FREE YOURSAY ‘KJ, be specific. Who questioned special position of Malays?’
'I saw coffins floating in Bakun dam'

'I saw coffins floating in Bakun dam'

Baram natives voice fear their ancestors' coffins will be washed away.
Of Indians and cowboys - when does migration end?

Of Indians and cowboys - when does migration end?

COMMENT A short history of arrival of the three major races in the peninsula.