Archive - 13 December 2014

Penang mufti to meet CM on ‘Allah’ issue

Penang mufti to meet CM on ‘Allah’ issue

CM has reportedly said 'Allah' ban did not apply to non-Muslims in Penang.
Independent probe only on KLIA2 safety, says Liow

Independent probe only on KLIA2 safety, says Liow

The minister denies IAC is a 'waste of resources' as claimed by PAC.
DAP: ROS should order MIC reelection for all posts

DAP: ROS should order MIC reelection for all posts

UPDATED 8.02PM Anthony Loke asks why MIC's top posts are spared.
Don't probe 1MDB 'for show' only, cops told

Don't probe 1MDB 'for show' only, cops told

But report lodged by Umno divisional leader shows 'fissures' in the party, says Kit Siang
Penang Umno distances itself from Khairuddin

Penang Umno distances itself from Khairuddin

It may issue show-cause letter to Khairuddin for his 1MDB police report.
Group gathers at MIC HQ urging Palanivel to quit

Group gathers at MIC HQ urging Palanivel to quit

Around 200 members hold up banners flaying his 'weak leadership'.
Bar Council fears return of preventive detention laws

Bar Council fears return of preventive detention laws

What we could have is the re-introduction of the repealed ISA, warns Leong.
‘Support the UM students' courageous fight’

‘Support the UM students' courageous fight’

The UM administration should not deny them academic freedom, says DAP leader.
PAS: Come clean on 1MDB cabinet discussion

PAS: Come clean on 1MDB cabinet discussion

UPDATED 5.14PM Husam notes discussion was done when PM was abroad.
UM8 to settle their fines, using coins

UM8 to settle their fines, using coins

The seven are bent on making campus authorities count the money.
Thai crown prince’s wife stripped of royal status

Thai crown prince’s wife stripped of royal status

Princess Srirasmi’s resignation from her status and duties was accepted.
'1MDB got loan extension from Bank Negara'

'1MDB got loan extension from Bank Negara'

UPDATED 2.10PM Kadir Jasin claims central bank had no choice but to agree.
Ministry dismisses report of Ali detained by Interpol

Ministry dismisses report of Ali detained by Interpol

The Immigration Dept recently revoked Ali Abdul Jalil’s Malaysian passport.
'With Dharmendran case acquittal, impunity reigns'

'With Dharmendran case acquittal, impunity reigns'

Lawyers for Liberty says it's symptomatic of larger problem of unlawful killings.
‘Unhealthy' for Jakim’s views to dominate

‘Unhealthy' for Jakim’s views to dominate

Law don says Muslims should be exposed to a range of Islamic interpretations.
KLIA2 - what's an inquiry for if not to cover up?

KLIA2 - what's an inquiry for if not to cover up?

FREE YOURSAY 'Probes are set up not to seek truth but to placate rakyat.'
Outrageous to throw Bala suit out on technicality

Outrageous to throw Bala suit out on technicality

FREE YOURSAY ‘Allegation purely hearsay? Then let that be proven in court.’
MIC to appeal to ROS in 10 days, says Palanivel

MIC to appeal to ROS in 10 days, says Palanivel

The appeal would be made after he had held a meeting with top MIC officials.
Malaysia - where English is taught in Malay

Malaysia - where English is taught in Malay

FREE YOURSAY ‘Goreng pisang seller Azizah knows what Muhyiddin does not.’
Fresh after Umno AGM, wolves are circling

Fresh after Umno AGM, wolves are circling

FREE YOURSAY ‘This kind of mutiny usually does not happen in Umno.’
First blood drawn in Umno war?

First blood drawn in Umno war?

COMMENT The police report against 1MDB is likely aimed at Umno boss Najib.
IGP says police will probe 1MDB report

IGP says police will probe 1MDB report

The CCID will probe the report filed by an Umno division leader yesterday.
Pahang MB Adnan sues Umno-owned Utusan

Pahang MB Adnan sues Umno-owned Utusan

It is rare for a top Umno leader to sue a newspaper owned by his own party.