Archive - 28 November 2014

2014-11-282

2014-11-282

More power to the pen

More power to the pen

However, the joke is ultimately on Malaysia.
Mashitah unfazed by police report

Mashitah unfazed by police report

The Wanita Umno delegate says even if DAP wants to sue her, they can go ahead.
‘Compensation to ex-MB’s officers a common practice’

‘Compensation to ex-MB’s officers a common practice’

The payment was made at the end of Abdul Khalid’s term of service.
MAS slammed for 'insensitive' promo tweet

MAS slammed for 'insensitive' promo tweet

It asked 'Want to go somewhere, but don’t know where?' in year-end promotions.
Go to MACC over RM100mil, PKR dares Anifah

Go to MACC over RM100mil, PKR dares Anifah

PKR leader dares minister to lodge complaint with MACC over admission in court.
Orang Asli case remitted to High Court for rehearing

Orang Asli case remitted to High Court for rehearing

A three-member panel unanimously allowed their appeal.
Pakatan 'ignored 1MDB's 1,000 imams'

Pakatan 'ignored 1MDB's 1,000 imams'

UPDATED 6.16PM UMNO AGM A delegate raps opposition for failing to highlight this.
For bumi's sake, don't close vernacular schools

For bumi's sake, don't close vernacular schools

UPDATED 6.39PM UMNO AGM Rep says bumi students make up 50pct in Sabah.
'Umno made profits by selling Malay kampungs'

'Umno made profits by selling Malay kampungs'

Penang CM Guan Eng cites how Umno chiefs bought land and resold it.
Penang Hill railway service to close for maintenance

Penang Hill railway service to close for maintenance

Visitors can opt for alternative routes via the jeep track or the hiking route.
High Court rules it can hear tycoon’s divorce petition

High Court rules it can hear tycoon’s divorce petition

'Under Malaysian law now, the wife’s domicile is dependent on her husband’s domicile.'
Thank Najib for the bullets, Pakatan told

Thank Najib for the bullets, Pakatan told

Somersault may strengthen Najib but BN may pay the price, says Kadir.
Selangor mulls backdated salary to suspended reps

Selangor mulls backdated salary to suspended reps

UPDATED 5.19PM This was due to a Federal Court decision which ruled...
MP: How did irrelevant Act become relevant?

MP: How did irrelevant Act become relevant?

UPDATED 5PM PAS leader and NUCC member Mujahid asks this question.
Ibrahim Ali threatens suit against The Star CEO

Ibrahim Ali threatens suit against The Star CEO

He alleges the daily's article on the AG’s take on him was defamatory.
2014-11-28

2014-11-28

Doc: Each grain of rice you eat is due to Umno

Doc: Each grain of rice you eat is due to Umno

UMNO AGM A medical specialist says Umno has made him the man he is today.
Sedition U-turn is hardly the first from Najib

Sedition U-turn is hardly the first from Najib

Since yesterday, Najib Abdul Razak has come under sustained heavy fire for reneging on his promise - issued three times - to repeal the Sedition Act. Indeed he now wants to add on to the existing Act. I’d say he deserves every bit of the torrents of scathing criticism.
'BN component parties are Umno stooges'

'BN component parties are Umno stooges'

It's confirmed when PM did not consult non-Malay parties, says Guan Eng.
'No need protection, Umno battle-hardened'

'No need protection, Umno battle-hardened'

Twitter users, however, tell the MP that Umno Baru fights a different battle.
'Umno's Farid and Jahara rated best and worst reps'

'Umno's Farid and Jahara rated best and worst reps'

Penang Youth Parliament also rated tops two others from DAP and PKR.
17 in NS move out of houses affected by landslide

17 in NS move out of houses affected by landslide

As of 6pm yesterday, only two people had put up at the evacuation centre in Paroi.
'Not seditious, Sarawak can leave Malaysia'

'Not seditious, Sarawak can leave Malaysia'

NGO says self-determination proposals should not be deemed seditious.
'Umno recycling claims of marginalised Malays'

'Umno recycling claims of marginalised Malays'

UPDATED 2.58PM DAP's Chong Eng recalls Umno Penang made same cry during Gerakan rule.
Why and how to review the NEP?

Why and how to review the NEP?

Umno deputy president Muhyiddin Yassin made a striking statement at the Umno general assembly on Nov 25, 2014.
Najib proves he is a failed reformist

Najib proves he is a failed reformist

MP SPEAKS PM's U-turn on repealing the Act proves that Umno cannot reform.
'Pro-Umno bloggers fail to protect Rosmah'

'Pro-Umno bloggers fail to protect Rosmah'

UPDATED 2.10PM UMNO AGM Student delegate laments too few netizens...
Make sedition prosecution easier, urges IGP

Make sedition prosecution easier, urges IGP

Khalid Abu Bakar adds his wish list to Najib's promised strengthening...
Report lodged over Chin Peng-Pakatan banner

Report lodged over Chin Peng-Pakatan banner

The fake banner has the photos of Chin Peng, Mat Sabu and two others...
A premiership in abject retreat

A premiership in abject retreat

COMMENT Najib’s liberalisation has not just sputtered to a halt; it has regressed.
Suhakam: Gov't should consult stakeholders

Suhakam: Gov't should consult stakeholders

'Any new measure should be accompanied by safeguards...'
Indonesia bans officials’ big parties, lavish gifts

Indonesia bans officials’ big parties, lavish gifts

Officials may no longer invite more than 400 people to weddings or parties.
Sabah MPs discussed Anwar's 'offer' in Macau

Sabah MPs discussed Anwar's 'offer' in Macau

UPDATED 3.20PM 'We discussed the matter again in Macau,' says Raime.
Oil price plummets as Opec decides against output cut

Oil price plummets as Opec decides against output cut

The price for Brent oil slipped to US$71.30 per barrel, the lowest in four years.
Police report lodged over 'burning Quran' remark

Police report lodged over 'burning Quran' remark

UPDATED 12.40PM DAP slams Umno's Mashitah for her statement.
Zam: A respite for Najib, but his end is near

Zam: A respite for Najib, but his end is near

'The applause not a show of support, but an explosion of pent-up feelings...'
3mil Umno members deciding for 30mil citizens

3mil Umno members deciding for 30mil citizens

The Sedition Act is here to stay. The members of Umno attending their annual general meeting gave a thunderous applause as Najib Abdul Razak, their party president, announced, “Hence I, as the prime minister, decided that the Sedition Act 1948 will remain.”
Najib must be made accountable for promises

Najib must be made accountable for promises

Mahasiswa Ganyang Akta Hasutan is astonished by the prime minister’s sudden decision at the Umno general assembly to renege on his pledge to repeal the Sedition Act. This undesirable U-turn is made worse by his decision to ‘fortify and strengthen’ the Act instead.
A promise is a commitment, Najib told

A promise is a commitment, Najib told

The Malaysian Bar tells off the PM for wanting to repeal Sedition Act 'at his convenience'.
'Penang success due to Chinese illegal businesses'

'Penang success due to Chinese illegal businesses'

UPDATED 12.24PM UMNO AGM Penang arm takes another swipe at DAP gov't.
Transparency needed in MAS’ restructuring

Transparency needed in MAS’ restructuring

MP SPEAKS The airline must follow three cardinal principles to ensure...
Forget Chinese votes, says Umno delegate

Forget Chinese votes, says Umno delegate

UPDATED 2PM UMNO AGM Perak delegate Mohd Radzi Manan says it's a lost cause.
Don't shift blame to illegals, say Camerons folk

Don't shift blame to illegals, say Camerons folk

An NGO says gov't diverting attention, vows to mount protest this Sunday.
'Malays the majority, will survive without Umno'

'Malays the majority, will survive without Umno'

Anwar Ibrahim says that ‘patriotism is the last refuge’ for 'racist' Umno.
MOLPay didn't reveal Zunar's clients to cops

MOLPay didn't reveal Zunar's clients to cops

Online payment company decided this despite formal request from PDRM.
'PM's Sedition Act U-turn cowardly, malicious'

'PM's Sedition Act U-turn cowardly, malicious'

It will lead to 'bleak and undemocratic future', says NGO coalition GHAH.
Thanks for the politically 'incorrect' history

Thanks for the politically 'incorrect' history

FREE YOURSAY ‘I have not read anything truer and better than this short history.’
Umno, the Malay youth can see through you

Umno, the Malay youth can see through you

FREE YOURSAY ‘They are asking questions and finding answers elsewhere.’
Non-Malays tarred with the same brush

Non-Malays tarred with the same brush

FREE YOURSAY ‘You can't take one Twitter user to generalise what everyone thinks.’
Where leaders can be seditious with impunity

Where leaders can be seditious with impunity

FREE YOURSAY ‘Was it one mentally unstable person or was it a whole community?’
The right-wing now in firm control of Umno

The right-wing now in firm control of Umno

FREE YOURSAY 'The message is clear: Umno is hell-bent on stepping up...'