Archive - 5 December 2014

It’s done - reforms cast in stone!

It’s done - reforms cast in stone!

The Selangor state legislative assembly has approved three key proposals by the Standing Orders Committee chaired by the speaker aimed at protecting the transparency and the accountability of its members toward voters and the people of Selangor.
NS files bid for leave to appeal in transgender case

NS files bid for leave to appeal in transgender case

In the leave application, the applicants have submitted seven legal questions.
Freedom, fleedom or fleadom

Freedom, fleedom or fleadom

Going too far in its greed to bleed ‘em.
KJ, Keng Liang return Twitter fire to Biden

KJ, Keng Liang return Twitter fire to Biden

Khairy tells US to gaze into the mirror before applying pressure on others.
Paul Low: You're wrong, Mr vice-president

Paul Low: You're wrong, Mr vice-president

UPDATED 9PM He disagrees with Biden's remarks on Sedition Act.
Show proof if principled, Ambiga dares Isma

Show proof if principled, Ambiga dares Isma

If there is no evidence to back its claims, she says Isma must retract its allegations.
'Stop Bangladeshi worker import to Sarawak'

'Stop Bangladeshi worker import to Sarawak'

State PKR says study labour needs, don't just follow federal decision.
Anwar: RCI report 'whitewashing to the pits'

Anwar: RCI report 'whitewashing to the pits'

Anwar says the real masterminds and culprits are let off the hook.
'Human slaughterhouse' found, cops arrest two

'Human slaughterhouse' found, cops arrest two

UPDATED 6.30PM This may be the site of brutal murders of migrants.
Half-month bonus or RM500 for NS civil servants

Half-month bonus or RM500 for NS civil servants

'The payment will be made on Jan 2, 2015,' says Mohamad Hassan.
Zahid: IC-making cartels no longer exist

Zahid: IC-making cartels no longer exist

UPDATED 5.34PM He says this is due to measures by Home Ministry and NRD.
'RCI a con for Sabahans to vote BN in GE13'

'RCI a con for Sabahans to vote BN in GE13'

Jeffrey says the report also absolves gov't from being accountable...
Bernama TV staff take leave as salaries delayed

Bernama TV staff take leave as salaries delayed

Unable to afford to travel to work, some have opted to go on emergency leave.
'Locals say no Quran-burning happened'

'Locals say no Quran-burning happened'

DAP supremo Kit Siang says these are the findings of his fact-finding mission.
Malaysia's Internet freedom index ranking improves

Malaysia's Internet freedom index ranking improves

UPDATED 5.11PM It moves up two points, yet still lags behind Philippines and S'pore.
Sultan Nazrin Shah to be enthroned on May 6

Sultan Nazrin Shah to be enthroned on May 6

The ‘Tabal Adat’ ceremony would take place at the Istana lskandariah on May 6.
Najib's U-turn puzzles US, says envoy

Najib's U-turn puzzles US, says envoy

INTERVIEW Joseph Y Yun hopes for 'lively debate' on Sedition Act reversal. [VIDEO]
Director: 'Lelaki Harapan Dunia' did not insult Islam

Director: 'Lelaki Harapan Dunia' did not insult Islam

Liew Seng Tat says the political issue depicted was a universal problem.
MP: Najib heeded voice of extremists, not the people

MP: Najib heeded voice of extremists, not the people

UPDATED 3.06PM Dr M got it wrong in hailing Najib's U-turn, says Surendran.
NGOs: US labour report aims to smear Malaysia

NGOs: US labour report aims to smear Malaysia

UPDATED 3.40PM Muslim NGOs claim hidden agenda in US Dept of Labour report.
NGO: 'Project IC' had hand in Sabah's politics

NGO: 'Project IC' had hand in Sabah's politics

Despite claims, LFL points to admission Project IC produced illegal voters.
RON97 supply set to return to normal next week

RON97 supply set to return to normal next week

There had been a supply shortage of RON97 following a surge in demand.
Malaysia on board EU's MH17 joint probe team

Malaysia on board EU's MH17 joint probe team

The European Union set-up included Malaysia in its inquiry on the air tragedy.
Ringgit falls to five-year low

Ringgit falls to five-year low

Retreating crude prices dampen the net oil-exporting nation’s growth outlook.
Blogger pans KJ’s Youth First Vehicle Scheme

Blogger pans KJ’s Youth First Vehicle Scheme

Paul Tan says lower car prices won’t mean they will have more money to spare.
Trading in MAS shares to be suspended Dec 15

Trading in MAS shares to be suspended Dec 15

Khazanah plans to take the airline private by the end of the year.
Dr M: Nowadays, they join politics for money

Dr M: Nowadays, they join politics for money

It is no longer about championing causes but securing contracts, he laments.
US VP tweets concerns over Sedition Act

US VP tweets concerns over Sedition Act

UPDATED 9PM Joe Biden says M'sian gov't can set things right in Anwar's case.
From Tom Yum to Nasi Kandaq Effect

From Tom Yum to Nasi Kandaq Effect

Are we seeing our winter of economic discontent?
Our RCI penchant and constipation

Our RCI penchant and constipation

COMMENT Mishandled, however, an RCI gains only a temporary reprieve.
Petronas, cut losses on RM120bil Canada venture

Petronas, cut losses on RM120bil Canada venture

KINIBIZ When you leave too much money with a firm, it does nasty things with it.
Mkini moves to new office on Monday

Mkini moves to new office on Monday

Malaysiakini is finally moving. Beginning Monday, Dec 8, it will be located in PJ.
'Remove illegals from Sabah roll, try culprits'

'Remove illegals from Sabah roll, try culprits'

MIC Youth chief asks if gov't has will needed to right wrongs revealed in RCI.
Gold mine halts operations, in talks with authorities

Gold mine halts operations, in talks with authorities

It says this is due to additional requirements set by the authorities.
Najib should respond in court of public opinion

Najib should respond in court of public opinion

FREE YOURSAY 'This shows he is too weak to take on the young ones in Parliament.'
Post-Sabah RCI, the merry-go-round goes on

Post-Sabah RCI, the merry-go-round goes on

COMMENT Blame pinned on errant civil servants while 'project' continues.
Disbelief reigns in Kota Kinabalu over RCI report

Disbelief reigns in Kota Kinabalu over RCI report

FEATURE Sabahans laugh at RCI findings, say they've known the real truth all along.
Evidence that flies in the face of RCI’s conclusion

Evidence that flies in the face of RCI’s conclusion

FREE YOURSAY ‘The bottom line is the RCI report is a whitewash and a farce.’
George Town Fest struggles for local talents

George Town Fest struggles for local talents

Its curator Joe Sidek does not want just anyone, only those worth showcasing.
So RCI’s proposal is to set up more committees?

So RCI’s proposal is to set up more committees?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Nothing good will come out from this RCI except frustrations.’
Isma: MCA woman leader shallow, confrontational

Isma: MCA woman leader shallow, confrontational

Its women's chief slams Ong for mooting sedition charge against Isma.
Mahathir rues 1MDB not raised at Umno meet

Mahathir rues 1MDB not raised at Umno meet

Nevertheless, he congratulates Najib over Sedition Act reversal.