Archive - 12 December 2014

I'm moderate, too, declares Ibrahim Ali

I'm moderate, too, declares Ibrahim Ali

UPDATED 9.40PM The Perkasa chief also lashes out at The Star CEO Wong Chun Wai.
'Cross-dressing laws also affect a man with earring'

'Cross-dressing laws also affect a man with earring'

Marina Mahathir says a TV series was barred from showing such a man.
2014-12-12

2014-12-12

Lim: Where are Sabah RCI '5,000 missing' pages?

Lim: Where are Sabah RCI '5,000 missing' pages?

Lim says the report is very thin. Lingam RCI report had 2,365 pages.
'By Singapore standards, our diesel should be cheaper'

'By Singapore standards, our diesel should be cheaper'

Diesel is far cheaper than RON95 in Singapore, PAS Youth notes.
Stop apple polishing, Umno man tells members

Stop apple polishing, Umno man tells members

UPDATED 6.13PM Khairuddin says he wasn't allowed to raise the 1MDB issue...
MAS traded on stock market for the last time

MAS traded on stock market for the last time

The government, through Khazanah, plans to infuse RM6 billion into MAS.
Hundreds of staff leaving news giant Media Prima

Hundreds of staff leaving news giant Media Prima

UPDATED 7.25PM Journalists and top managers accept mutual separation.
More, more, eminent Malays!

More, more, eminent Malays!

No shortage of reasons for protest.
Let Azmin do his job, Anwar tells Chegubard

Let Azmin do his job, Anwar tells Chegubard

UPDATED 5.46PM He urges Chegubard to stop commenting on the MB crisis.
PKR top gun downplays worry over Pakatan

PKR top gun downplays worry over Pakatan

UPDATED 5.30PM We will hopefully meet in January, says Anwar Ibrahim.
Brace for tough times ahead, Anwar warns

Brace for tough times ahead, Anwar warns

MP SPEAKS The ex-finance minister expects a financial crisis to hit soon.
Four cops acquitted of murdering Dharmendran

Four cops acquitted of murdering Dharmendran

UPDATED 5.35PM The KL High Court found no prima facie case against the four.
Umno man files report against 1MDB

Umno man files report against 1MDB

UPDATED 5.28PM Khairuddin says he is suspicious of the firm's financial management.
Kurup: Media must avoid racist, sensitive content

Kurup: Media must avoid racist, sensitive content

Minister in charge of unity Joseph Kurup says this is to maintain harmony.
Don't lie about 'Allah' use, Penang CM tells MCA

Don't lie about 'Allah' use, Penang CM tells MCA

Ban on Islamic words such as 'Allah' not enforced in the state, says Guan Eng.
Ringgit extends losses to 9th week against US dollar

Ringgit extends losses to 9th week against US dollar

The currency has declined 6.8pct since Oct 10, the worst performance in Asia.
Indonesian police probe editor in blasphemy case

Indonesian police probe editor in blasphemy case

The Jakarta Post later retracted the cartoon and aplogised.
After 'stingy' MB, sultan wants boost to football

After 'stingy' MB, sultan wants boost to football

This is one in a wish list Selangor ruler has for his menteri besar.
Contra traffic flow on NSE near Seremban

Contra traffic flow on NSE near Seremban

This is to facilitate the installation of beams for a bridge over Sungai Linggi.
Ambiga: Political asylum reflects badly on Malaysia

Ambiga: Political asylum reflects badly on Malaysia

She says Ali and Alvin were forced to run as gov't couldn't vouch for their liberties.
Alibaba founder Jack Ma becomes Asia’s richest person

Alibaba founder Jack Ma becomes Asia’s richest person

With an estimated wealth of US$28.6 billion, Ma overtook HK tycoon Li Ka-shing.
New UM student leaders vow to fight on

New UM student leaders vow to fight on

UPDATED 7.48PM The council said they will not give in to pressure.
Ex-Reds sad Malaysian gov't 'still at war with them'

Ex-Reds sad Malaysian gov't 'still at war with them'

Ex-CPM chief Abdullah CD says his side will always honour the peace pact.
'I wanted to give sultan a memo, not bomb'

'I wanted to give sultan a memo, not bomb'

Security personnel thwart attempts to hand over 'UM8' memo to sultan.
Bring back MH17 wreckage, demands Dr M

Bring back MH17 wreckage, demands Dr M

The ex-PM claims that Malaysia is apparently being excluded from the probe.
Sabah criminal activities 'like a time-bomb'

Sabah criminal activities 'like a time-bomb'

Activities of these fake IC holders will explode anytime, warns Jeffrey Kitingan.
Why must the guitar and piano be haram?

Why must the guitar and piano be haram?

Should we listen to these ulama?
UUM students allege campus polls anomalies

UUM students allege campus polls anomalies

They says authorities used threats, other methods to influence outcome.
Traders banned from using 'pre-GST sales' tagline

Traders banned from using 'pre-GST sales' tagline

Hassan Malik says traders could be charged under the Trade Descriptions Act.
'Game over for Pakatan if Anwar goes to prison'

'Game over for Pakatan if Anwar goes to prison'

UPDATED 1.04PM Puad says DAP and PAS will be at loggerheads then.
Lawyer for PI Bala's wife to file appeal

Lawyer for PI Bala's wife to file appeal

Americk Sidhu believes there are enough grounds for RM1.9mil suit to be heard.
A return to prior concepts of 'secularism' needed

A return to prior concepts of 'secularism' needed

COMMENT This would reset the terms of a new debate on the status of Islam.
‘Controlled Chaos’ depicts Malaysia in a state of flux

‘Controlled Chaos’ depicts Malaysia in a state of flux

Foreword to Dr Azly Rahman’s ‘Controlled Chaos: Essays on Malaysia's ‘New Politics’ Beyond Mahathirism and the Multimedia Super Corridor’
Deputy minister backpedals on road names

Deputy minister backpedals on road names

UPDATED 2PM 'My boss is right, FT Ministry decided on the changes.'
'Using Sabah RCI to rile up folk an old tactic'

'Using Sabah RCI to rile up folk an old tactic'

Rahman Dahlan says the opposition harps on for decades but gives no solution.
Ministry files report over 'genitals' spoof

Ministry files report over 'genitals' spoof

The word 'kemajuan' (development) was replaced with 'kemaluan' (genitals).
Sosma less fearsome than ISA, laments ex-judge

Sosma less fearsome than ISA, laments ex-judge

Gov’t should have retained ISA and amended it to allow for judicial review.
DAP slams Liow for 'cover up' panel on KLIA2

DAP slams Liow for 'cover up' panel on KLIA2

UPDATED 1.03PM Pua says new committee's limited scope dodges the real scandals.
No state title but MB Azmin is not slighted

No state title but MB Azmin is not slighted

Too early for me to get any award as I have been in office for only 80 days, he says.
'Broke' BTV staff skip work again after partial pay

'Broke' BTV staff skip work again after partial pay

Ex-staff blames woes on it being too 'pro-BN' and not pro-business.
Anifah, explain to US why law used selectively

Anifah, explain to US why law used selectively

FREE YOURSAY ‘Yun is not the first to comment negatively on Malaysia.’
Jains: Let syariah court decide on gender disorder

Jains: Let syariah court decide on gender disorder

This is one of seven issues raised in gov't appeal on Court of Appeal ruling.
How many more lawsuits before Utusan cries?

How many more lawsuits before Utusan cries?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Each and every compensation is borne by taxpayers.’
Ex-detainees award shows gov’t can do wrong

Ex-detainees award shows gov’t can do wrong

FREE YOURSAY ‘Is this another sign that Middle Malaysia is now speaking out?’
Heartened at ‘Eminent Malay’ Farida’s words

Heartened at ‘Eminent Malay’ Farida’s words

FREE YOURSAY ‘It appears that ladies are the backbone of wisdom in this...’
Finger-pointing over 'cash to greet Palanivel'

Finger-pointing over 'cash to greet Palanivel'

The SMS promises cash to members to gather at KLIA to greet the MIC chief.
Ex-envoy urges moderate Malays to take stand

Ex-envoy urges moderate Malays to take stand

Ex-special envoy Ahmad Kamil says this isn't the last we'll hear from Eminent 25.
Umno MP: Najib must strongly push his agenda

Umno MP: Najib must strongly push his agenda

Nur Jazlan Mohamed puts down Najib, praises Adam Adli as 'future leader'.