Archive - 29 November 2014

No more questioning Malays rights, warns PM

No more questioning Malays rights, warns PM

'There is a limit to freedom. Freedom is not absolute,' says Najib.
Sedition Act to be amended at next parliament session

Sedition Act to be amended at next parliament session

'Don't be provocateurs... there is no more warning after this.'
Video clip on IS sends shivers through PWTC

Video clip on IS sends shivers through PWTC

Ahmad Zahid asks: Is this act or this fight permissible in Islam?
Najib: GST can help fund delegates' demands

Najib: GST can help fund delegates' demands

UPDATED 8.15PM UMNO AGM 'We cannot borrow from foreign institutions.'
PM: Learn from Dr M's mistake with Chinese votes

PM: Learn from Dr M's mistake with Chinese votes

UPDATED 8PM UMNO AGM He reminds delegates about Dr M's defeat in 1969...
'RM100mil' offer mother of corruption, says Najib

'RM100mil' offer mother of corruption, says Najib

He refers to Anifah Aman being allegedly offered RM100 million to defect.
On LGBT, breasts and moustache at Umno meet

On LGBT, breasts and moustache at Umno meet

Delegate warns of dangers of allowing LGBT to 'destroy the marriage institution'.
Shahrizat wants AG to protect Malay reserve land

Shahrizat wants AG to protect Malay reserve land

'There are states not under BN, what will happen to the land there?'
PM dismisses critics, says protecting peace

PM dismisses critics, says protecting peace

UMNO AGM He says 'pulse of the people' prompted reversal on Sedition Act.
Payment to ex-MBI staff above board, says Khalid

Payment to ex-MBI staff above board, says Khalid

He is ready to be investigated by Selcat over the issue, he says.
Migrant workers exploited while gov't looks away

Migrant workers exploited while gov't looks away

Imagine working a whole month and then receiving your pay in three installments in the course of the following month. Imagine receiving it in four installments. And when your pay is only RM900 a month, think of receiving it in four bits.
'War mode' Zahid unsheathes 'keris 2314'

'War mode' Zahid unsheathes 'keris 2314'

UMNO AGM He unveils training programme for all in Umno ahead of next GE.
'Will Umno president be PM three years on?'

'Will Umno president be PM three years on?'

UPDATED 9PM UMNO AGM He raises the alarm over BN's future with regard to...
'Hardcore' Zahid issues Sedition Act warning

'Hardcore' Zahid issues Sedition Act warning

UPDATED 5.50PM UMNO AGM He gets rock star-like reception from delegates.
Have guts, Isma tells 'talk big' Najib

Have guts, Isma tells 'talk big' Najib

PM's problem, says Isma, are his non-Muslim and anti-Malay advisers.
Umno legal eagles to lend talons for Sedition Act

Umno legal eagles to lend talons for Sedition Act

UPDATED 5.11PM UMNO AGM Hisham takes a swipe at the Bar Council as well.
KJ: DAP lures Malay youths with false hope

KJ: DAP lures Malay youths with false hope

UMNO AGM He cites DAP's by-election candidate Dyana Sofya as an example.
This is not a coup, says Umno Youth chief

This is not a coup, says Umno Youth chief

UPDATED 8.20PM UMNO AGM The calls for rejuvenation is not about challenging the top leadership.
Clarification on MDV’s RM400mil loan conversion

Clarification on MDV’s RM400mil loan conversion

MDV's RM400 million loan conversion to equity is not a write-off exercise.
MB: Criticism of Umno stems from Pakatan's fear

MB: Criticism of Umno stems from Pakatan's fear

Adnan Yaakob says 'racist' allegation baseless, Umno struggles for all races.
CM opens bicycle lane from Sg Pinang to George Town

CM opens bicycle lane from Sg Pinang to George Town

It includes a bicycle-lane bridge and a pedestrian crossing over Sungai Pinang.
Marina Mahathir conferred honorary doctor of letters

Marina Mahathir conferred honorary doctor of letters

She is awarded the honourary degree by Wawasan Open University in Penang.
Navy nabs 17 suspected Vietnamese treasure hunters

Navy nabs 17 suspected Vietnamese treasure hunters

The Vietnamese were allegedly diving for relics from sunken ships off Pahang.
'Make Islamic studies a must-pass for Muslims'

'Make Islamic studies a must-pass for Muslims'

UMNO AGM Delegate wants to ensure Muslim students are aware of laws...
Mat Sabu: Racial issues Umno's main weapon

Mat Sabu: Racial issues Umno's main weapon

UPDATED 3.12PM He warns PAS not to fall for BN's trap and steer clear of racial 'game'.
NS gov’t to appeal transgender case by Dec 6

NS gov’t to appeal transgender case by Dec 6

It will appeal on two legal aspects against the Court of Appeal's decision.
Zunar doubts paygate kept customer list from cops

Zunar doubts paygate kept customer list from cops

Cartoonist not convinced MOLPay refused cops' request for the list.
'Road name change not request from sultans'

'Road name change not request from sultans'

The idea to change the names came from Tengku Adnan's FT Ministry.
MCA chews out Umno over 'illegal businesses'

MCA chews out Umno over 'illegal businesses'

UPDATED 4.30PM Veep Chew Mei Fun says Umno delegate sorely in need of a brain.
Mashitah flayed for Kedah Quran-burning 'lies'

Mashitah flayed for Kedah Quran-burning 'lies'

UPDATED 3.55PM PKR MP says her claim is calculated to incite hate against Chinese.
'Voters, not Najib, broke promise on Sedition Act'

'Voters, not Najib, broke promise on Sedition Act'

UPDATED 12.26PM UMNO AGM Delegates says U-turn voters' fault for not...
Entity to improve vernacular schools mooted

Entity to improve vernacular schools mooted

UMNO AGM T'ganu delegate says it's necessary to ensure strong patriotism.
Sarawakians urged to support Anwar's 'last' visit

Sarawakians urged to support Anwar's 'last' visit

State PKR calls on Sarawakians to attend 'Rakyat Hakim Negara' rallies.
Najib served legal notice over Hisham Rais video

Najib served legal notice over Hisham Rais video

UPDATED 2.25PM The video shown at UMNO AGM prejudices the activist, say lawyers.
Standing ovation for a promise broken

Standing ovation for a promise broken

COMMENT He promises to take the nation forward, but instead...
Of course Mashitah is unfazed, she’s from Umno

Of course Mashitah is unfazed, she’s from Umno

FREE YOURSAY ‘She can afford to be cocky because she's a protected specimen.’
Delegate wants human resource post for Umno

Delegate wants human resource post for Umno

UPDATED 10.43AM UMNO AGM This will enable Malay agenda be championed.
Top 10 remedies for prison overcrowding

Top 10 remedies for prison overcrowding

SATIRE Ten things you can perhaps do to speed up your release from prison...
Nothing in IGSO sanctions two cuffs, inquest told

Nothing in IGSO sanctions two cuffs, inquest told

The inquest is being held into the custodial death of security guard C Sugumar.
Chinese illegal businesses - have police been sleeping?

Chinese illegal businesses - have police been sleeping?

FREE YOURSAY ‘And don't tell me Malays do not have illegal businesses either.’
Detention without trial to make a comeback?

Detention without trial to make a comeback?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Sedition Act will be bolstered with ISA-style detention.’
No, it was Najib who betrayed Malaysians

No, it was Najib who betrayed Malaysians

FREE YOURSAY ‘The minister is right. It’s our fault. We’ve let them rule for too long.’