Archive - 2 December 2014

Sabah schools not banning crucifix necklaces

Sabah schools not banning crucifix necklaces

But permission is required so students won't wear elaborate accessories.
‘Gurney Drive to be Chin Peng Drive’ rumour dismissed

‘Gurney Drive to be Chin Peng Drive’ rumour dismissed

'There is no truth at all in the matter,' says exco member Chow Kon Yeow.
Floods disrupt water supply to Hulu Selangor villages

Floods disrupt water supply to Hulu Selangor villages

This follows the closure of the Sungai Selisek Water Treatment Plant from 7am.
Four things to look out for in Sabah RCI report

Four things to look out for in Sabah RCI report

Putrajaya will release the report tomorrow and it's bound to be a headache.

Chong Wei to sue Razif over doping allegation

Chong Wei to sue Razif over doping allegation

'My lawyer sent him a letter a few days ago and we will settle this matter in court.'
'Chinese new villages helped them gain foothold’

'Chinese new villages helped them gain foothold’

Isma says there is historical proof that Malays were forced to remain poor.
Zam: Alienate Chinese who are communists

Zam: Alienate Chinese who are communists

Former minister says good if cops can identify and isolate them from society.
 
Police reports to be filed over 'keling' remark

Police reports to be filed over 'keling' remark

An NGO takes Umno man Zaidi to task for insult to Indian community. [VIDEO]
Youth fined RM7,000 for spreading malice through FB

Youth fined RM7,000 for spreading malice through FB

Muhammad Nur Hafiz Palpha pleaded guilty to committing the offence through his account ‘Ringgo Pandan’.
Dump outdated poverty measures, MP tells gov't

Dump outdated poverty measures, MP tells gov't

Gov't must stop hiding behind meaningless poverty line measures, says Nurul.
'Malaysia uses child labour in major industries'

'Malaysia uses child labour in major industries'

UPDATED 5.18PM US report says it's found in electronics and oil palm sectors.
Civil servants among terror suspects detained

Civil servants among terror suspects detained

UPDATED 5.07PM The trio are suspected of links to Islamic State, says IGP.
TNB denies issuing emails on winning RM150,000

TNB denies issuing emails on winning RM150,000

All email by TNB were carried out using the company’s email address.
‘Selangor Umno too afraid of democratisation’

‘Selangor Umno too afraid of democratisation’

DAP rep Yeo Bee Yin reminds Umno reps that RM200,000 are for the rakyat.
Azmin rejects request for hike in allocation

Azmin rejects request for hike in allocation

Reps request for RM20,000 increase in view of rising price of goods.
Say sorry to me, Anwar tells Najib

Say sorry to me, Anwar tells Najib

UPDATED 3.08PM This for repeating claim that Anwar offered a BN rep RM100mil.
Puzzled over anger, Khairy blames news portals

Puzzled over anger, Khairy blames news portals

UPDATED 4.39PM He says news portals took his AGM speech out of context.
Indonesia reviews subsidised fuel policy

Indonesia reviews subsidised fuel policy

'The principle is that the subsidised price is not allowed to exceed the market price.'
Cops stopped 'noisy' service at Kajang church

Cops stopped 'noisy' service at Kajang church

UPDATED 10.14PM NECF says so but cops say they left when told it was a sermon.
'Lobbying shows DAP is power-hungry'

'Lobbying shows DAP is power-hungry'

UPDATED 3.02PM ‘It is clear that they just want the post,’ says Shamsudin Lias.
Own up to mistake, says Guan Eng to Zaidi

Own up to mistake, says Guan Eng to Zaidi

UPDATED 6.35PM 'Umno man must admit to using racist and deragotory words'.
BMF accuses Amazon of bowing to legal threat

BMF accuses Amazon of bowing to legal threat

UK customers have complained they are unable to place orders for ‘Money Logging’.
Hasan: BN, world's only people-welfare gov't

Hasan: BN, world's only people-welfare gov't

UPDATED 2PM Hence, the minister tells students and adults to vote BN.
Khairy: DAP only has Kit Siang x 6

Khairy: DAP only has Kit Siang x 6

UPDATED 5.41PM Whereas Umno has passed the baton 6 times since 1969.
A national time to reflect without prejudice

A national time to reflect without prejudice

Hot on the heals of the controversial conclusion of the Umno 65th general assembly - the following day, the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) held its 61st annual general assembly.
An opinion from a Malaysian tourist in China

An opinion from a Malaysian tourist in China

Lest this be construed as another Umnoputra-bashing piece, let me state some good the current lineage of political leaders have done that is obvious if one travels through the not so wealthy part of China.
'Opposition using students as political tools'

'Opposition using students as political tools'

They are being manipulated to criticise gov't, says Umno Overseas Club.
Do the people want the Sedition Act?

Do the people want the Sedition Act?

Two years ago, our prime minister openly vowed that the Sedition Act 1948 would be repealed and be replaced by a National Harmony Act. In London last year, he renewed his pledge to abrogate the Sedition Act.
Protect me against nasty folk, Rosmah tells NGOs

Protect me against nasty folk, Rosmah tells NGOs

UPDATED 4.12PM To do this, PM's wife says gov't-funded NGOs must learn IT.
Camerons expose should lead to better management

Camerons expose should lead to better management

With due respect to the Sultan of Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah, I find his criticism and outburst at G Palanivel, who is the Member of Parliament for Cameron Highlands and who is also the Natural Resources and Environment Minister, are unjustified.
Suaram: 2nd post-mortem will clear suspicions

Suaram: 2nd post-mortem will clear suspicions

Dr Sebastian Joseph's kin have queries over the post-mortem done on him.
Gerakan: Charge Umno delegates with sedition

Gerakan: Charge Umno delegates with sedition

UPDATED 12.31PM This is to quell complaints of selective enforcement...
Another mild earth movement in Seremban

Another mild earth movement in Seremban

Mild earth movement in the vicinity of the house had been a recurring feature.
Flash floods hit Plus expressway near Behrang

Flash floods hit Plus expressway near Behrang

A spokesperson says the roads were inaccessible from 7pm to 9pm.
'Early expiry clause' plan for highway projects

'Early expiry clause' plan for highway projects

UPDATED 12.20PM 'Once the concessionaire reaches its...'
A 'hornbill' who has taken to the sky

A 'hornbill' who has taken to the sky

The late Sim Kwang Yang embodied the wild majesty of this bird.
Are cops awaiting Zahid's nod to probe Umno duo?

Are cops awaiting Zahid's nod to probe Umno duo?

UPDATED 11.55AM DAP strongman questions delay in their investigation.
Post-Khairy, Selangor gets hip with e-sports tourney

Post-Khairy, Selangor gets hip with e-sports tourney

S'gor govt puts RM70k for its cyber games' tournament with cash prize pool of RM30k.
Umno gov't killed Hindraf, says Uthayakumar

Umno gov't killed Hindraf, says Uthayakumar

INTERVIEW Its manpower, money and media crushed the movement.
'PAS is also propagation movement for Islam'

'PAS is also propagation movement for Islam'

PAS tells Mashitah it accepts all, even artistes, who want to be religious.
Shamsudin, RM200,000 is for us, not you

Shamsudin, RM200,000 is for us, not you

FREE YOURSAY ‘Opposition has served without allocations for years.’
No, minister, such incidents should be highlighted

No, minister, such incidents should be highlighted

FREE YOURSAY ‘If they go unnoticed and unreported, they will continue unabated.’
PPP, MCA take punches for Najib

PPP, MCA take punches for Najib

FREE YOURSAY ‘Kayveas brought art of being a sycophant to a whole new level.’
Arrest the extremists first, Kitingan tells PM

Arrest the extremists first, Kitingan tells PM

‘Find those who trample on others' rights, rather than the Sabahans asking for...'
Pain will return when oil prices increase

Pain will return when oil prices increase

FREE YOURSAY ‘How is the gov't going to meet its budget commitments?’
Camerons residents slam Palanivel for no-show

Camerons residents slam Palanivel for no-show

They held a forum on recent landslides and are unhappy that their MP missed it.
Intentionality

Intentionality

AG’s statement is more telling about him.
Intentionality

Intentionality

AG’s statement is more telling about him.