Archive - 11 December 2014

Malaysia wins second leg to enter AFF Cup final

Malaysia wins second leg to enter AFF Cup final

Malaysia scores a 5-4 goal aggregate, after beating Vietnam 4-2 tonight.
'GST will make apartment living more costly'

'GST will make apartment living more costly'

Property stakeholder groups say joint management bodies wrongly classified.
PKR MP stands by 'pilak' reference against migrants

PKR MP stands by 'pilak' reference against migrants

Darell Leiking was criticised by several human rights activists for his comments.
'Security Council newbie M'sia must slam Israel'

'Security Council newbie M'sia must slam Israel'

M'sia must condemn death of Palestinian minister the conflict, PKR MP says.
'Even teachers nowadays can't speak English!'

'Even teachers nowadays can't speak English!'

What more the students, ask respondents in a straw poll by KiniTV. [VIDEO]
Razif Sidek apologises to Lee Chong Wei

Razif Sidek apologises to Lee Chong Wei

The former national badminton champ is sorry for his remarks on the doping charge.
Malays, save yourselves

Malays, save yourselves

I have often written about social issues in the past, but have recently moved on to economics where the facts are clearly bordered on statistics and figures. Salaries and wages, household incomes and gross domestic product (GDP) per capita ratios have basically made me far removed from being the emotive columnist I started off more than a decade before.
'Pakatan leaders mustn't leave coalition in limbo'

'Pakatan leaders mustn't leave coalition in limbo'

Leaders not met in months, must affirm to voters it's intact, says Kit Siang.
GST on cinema tickets won't affect sales

GST on cinema tickets won't affect sales

'Cinema-going is basic entertainment so 6 percent more won't hurt.'
'Victory of ex-detainees a warning to authorities'

'Victory of ex-detainees a warning to authorities'

It’s a stern warning that civil liberty cannot be taken lightly, says MP Tian Chua.
Federal and Sabah gov'ts may be ‘illegitimate’

Federal and Sabah gov'ts may be ‘illegitimate’

Jeffrey Kitingan concludes so, when RCI finds foreigners on the electoral roll.
'AG's defence of Nepali abortion case dismaying'

'AG's defence of Nepali abortion case dismaying'

A doctor said he did the abortion, but Nirmala is convicted for doing it herself.
Suit by PI Bala's widow against PM struck out

Suit by PI Bala's widow against PM struck out

High Court rules no locus standi, reasonable cause of action not stated.
Simplify rules on special needs care centres

Simplify rules on special needs care centres

The government, currently through the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, should simplify and incentivise the establishment of affordable early intervention special needs centres that cater to poor families.
Sarawak gets raw deal from Petronas, says PKR

Sarawak gets raw deal from Petronas, says PKR

The party claims Sabah gets more benefits from oil and gas contracts.
Police, City Hall order 'Occupy UM' to disband

Police, City Hall order 'Occupy UM' to disband

UPDATED 7.15PM DBKL asked the students to take down their camps in the rain.
Sazali Samad wins tenth Mr Universe title

Sazali Samad wins tenth Mr Universe title

'It is all because of my hard work and sacrifices,' says the bodybuilder.
KLIA2 flushed with water after heavy rain

KLIA2 flushed with water after heavy rain

UPDATED 6.10PM Transport minister simply says, 'we will be repairing this'.
KLIA2 audit panel members announced

KLIA2 audit panel members announced

'The committee has been established to conduct a probe of the sinking surfaces.'
Top cop upset with Myanmar murder flak

Top cop upset with Myanmar murder flak

He refers to Altsean-Burma’s criticism that they were slow to respond to murders.
'Parents confess so kids can escape Sosma'

'Parents confess so kids can escape Sosma'

UPDATED 5PM Suaram says nine out of 14 confessed under duress.
Pakatan MPs visit 'Occupy UM' students

Pakatan MPs visit 'Occupy UM' students

UPDATED 6.14PM Rafizi and Hatta want the punishment on UM8 lifted.
Camerons traders hit by poor tourist arrivals

Camerons traders hit by poor tourist arrivals

Restaurant and resort operators in the highlands are among the worst hit.
Rise of the moderate Malays

Rise of the moderate Malays

COMMENT Some day, Malaysia will rise again above the current political climate.
'Bugis democracy' cited to back Selangor BN role

'Bugis democracy' cited to back Selangor BN role

UPDATED 3.45PM Azmin says his gov't recognises the opposition.
MCA: Two Pakatan states should lift 'Allah' ban

MCA: Two Pakatan states should lift 'Allah' ban

UPDATED 3.15PM Ti Lian Ker says Penang and Selangor have sufficient majorities.
Five former ISA detainees get RM4.5mil award

Five former ISA detainees get RM4.5mil award

UPDATED 2.40PM The Court of Appeal partially upholds the KL High Court's...
Two killed in fire on LPG tanker off Kuala T’ganu

Two killed in fire on LPG tanker off Kuala T’ganu

The dead in the 6pm incident were a Myanmar national and a South Korean.
Under GST, lobsters valued more than human lives?

Under GST, lobsters valued more than human lives?

UPDATED 1.59PM MP asks why not all medicines exempt but costly seafood is.
New Year's Eve protest wants RON95 at RM1.90

New Year's Eve protest wants RON95 at RM1.90

UPDATED 3.19PM NGOs to gather at Dataran ike last year, against rising...
'Eminent Malay' lashes out at Perkasa, Isma

'Eminent Malay' lashes out at Perkasa, Isma

UPDATED 1.55PM Noor Farida says they are 'intellectually challenged'.
No more excuses for MAS to fail

No more excuses for MAS to fail

KINIBIZ There was never any courage or political will to resolve its problems.
What a mess, MIC?

What a mess, MIC?

I note that the poor president of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) has come under fire because of the recent mud and landslides in his constituency and further has been the first chief of the Indian ally of Umno to get a royal reprimand from the sultan of the state where his constituency is located.
Sultan explains why bibles were stamped

Sultan explains why bibles were stamped

UPDATED 1PM This is to ensure they do not reappear in Selangor, he says.
‘Bodoh sombong’ era is long over, Umno

‘Bodoh sombong’ era is long over, Umno

There was a time and period in the history of Malaysia - and not centuries ago but just round the last bend of 30 years mind you, when our leader would shout “Buy British last!” and all of us will join the chorus, “Yeah, yeah, boycott mat salleh!”
Sultan: I could have opted for PAS MB, but...

Sultan: I could have opted for PAS MB, but...

UPDATED 1.03PM However he says he chose Azmin Ali for the ‘long term’.
Ringgit lower at opening

Ringgit lower at opening

At 9.25am, the ringgit was quoted at 3.4940/4960 vis-a-vis the greenback.
Oil crashes 5pct, nears US$60 a barrel

Oil crashes 5pct, nears US$60 a barrel

Crude prices have nearly halved since hitting a high of US$115 in June.
Don't embarrass us further, MP tells gov't

Don't embarrass us further, MP tells gov't

UPDATED 11.15AM Hauling up US envoy Yun puts nation in bad light, he says.
It's Umnoputras, not Muslims, who are insecure

It's Umnoputras, not Muslims, who are insecure

FREE YOURSAY ‘Umno is using Islam to mislead and control the population.’
Pressing need for a solution on RCI findings

Pressing need for a solution on RCI findings

COMMENT Vital to understand the issues that need to be urgently tackled.
Paulsen’s Top 5 brings out Najib’s ‘bangangs’

Paulsen’s Top 5 brings out Najib’s ‘bangangs’

FREE YOURSAY ‘As expected, the Umno lackeys came out like a wolf pack.’
What’s more irritating - a buzzing fly or Zahid?

What’s more irritating - a buzzing fly or Zahid?

FREE YOURSAY ‘I bet he spends his waking hours thinking how to trap Alvin Tan.’
Report praises but points out 'defects' in Penang

Report praises but points out 'defects' in Penang

Local Democracy Report says among biggest failures is not holding local elections.
Mahathir can’t count, BN has minority of votes

Mahathir can’t count, BN has minority of votes

FREE YOURSAY ‘Only those who have plotted against Anwar need to worry.’
Human rights not a religion, says PAS MP

Human rights not a religion, says PAS MP

Islam backs human rights if it doesn’t go against teachings, Kuala Nerus MP says.
Anwar flays MCC for using Islam to defend racism

Anwar flays MCC for using Islam to defend racism

Malay Consultative Council plans to hold a massive rally in Bukit Jalil on Jan 10.
‘Where are the other BTV shareholders?’

‘Where are the other BTV shareholders?’

DAP MP Teo Nie Ching wants to know why Bernama only one helping the firm.
Perkasa - champions of Malays?

Perkasa - champions of Malays?

Dear Perkasa secretary-general Syed Hassan Syed Ali,

Negara ini ada 15 juta rakyat Melayu... Perkasa ada berapa ahli?

Think about this carefully before you answer, because you and your ragtag band of cowboys, Perkasa, do not represent the Malay race - nor have any of you ever done anything for the Malay race.
Selangor PAS duo now 'datuk', Azmin not listed

Selangor PAS duo now 'datuk', Azmin not listed

The MB isn't given a title by the Selangor sultan on the ruler’s birthday today.
Students camp out in heavy rain for UM8

Students camp out in heavy rain for UM8

UPDATED 12.03AM They vow to stay until disciplinary action on UM8 retracted.