Archive - 15 December 2014

DAP can leave Pakatan if unhappy with hudud, says PAS

DAP can leave Pakatan if unhappy with hudud, says PAS

Leave if not convinced of an opposition pact victory in GE14, says Kelantan Deputy MB.
Prof: Quick-to-shoot Umno veeps lack wisdom

Prof: Quick-to-shoot Umno veeps lack wisdom

Jayum Jawan says the trio have not reached the needed standard as yet.
Academician: Anwar 'nearing extinction'

Academician: Anwar 'nearing extinction'

UPDATED 7.32PM Jayum Jawan says Azmin Ali likely future Opposition leader.
Come and join us, MIC tells IPF

Come and join us, MIC tells IPF

It says as the ' mother' of all Indian parties, others should merge into it.
Ex-CM calls Anwar difficult and manipulative

Ex-CM calls Anwar difficult and manipulative

UPDATED 8.51PM Yong Teck Lee tells court Anwar offered DPM post to Borneo leaders.
Angry students torch effigy of UM deputy VC

Angry students torch effigy of UM deputy VC

UPDATED 6.48PM This is after she failed to respond to demands regarding the 'UM8'.
Johor cops used 'struck out' law to probe priest

Johor cops used 'struck out' law to probe priest

'Apex court had ruled section 298A of Penal Code unconstitutional.'
Widow: Who caused Dharmendran's death?

Widow: Who caused Dharmendran's death?

She laments acquittal of the four police officers charged with his murder.
Taiwan trip to prevent defections, says BN MP

Taiwan trip to prevent defections, says BN MP

Sabah BN MP admits 2008 trip was to prevent Sept 16 from happening.
Perkasa bashed for criticising Eminent Malays

Perkasa bashed for criticising Eminent Malays

An online petition for all Malaysians to sign is launched in support of the Eminent 25.
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Muslim scholars push for constitutional changes

Muslim scholars push for constitutional changes

UPDATED 6.10PM They want a 'high-powered committee' to conduct a review.
RM2mil suit against PAS president struck out

RM2mil suit against PAS president struck out

Hadi's lawyer says the court rules that the words did not refer to the plaintiff.
Explain green light for 1MDB, Muhyiddin told

Explain green light for 1MDB, Muhyiddin told

UPDATED 5.13PM PAS info chief Mahfuz Omar tells DPM not to use it to oust Najib.
MCA flays ex-CJ for 'instigating racial hatred'

MCA flays ex-CJ for 'instigating racial hatred'

MCA is puzzled how a learned ex-judge can churn out a 'foolish' statement.
MAS shares suspended as part of revamp

MAS shares suspended as part of revamp

MAS says the capital repayment was expected to be made within 10 days.
Indonesian police drop blasphemy case against editor

Indonesian police drop blasphemy case against editor

Police agreed that they would not interfere in journalistic ethical issues.
BN joins fray as fissures widen in Pakatan

BN joins fray as fissures widen in Pakatan

UPDATED 4.05PM DAP and PAS lock horns again over hudud.
'6P not solving illegals problem, but worsening it'

'6P not solving illegals problem, but worsening it'

UPDATE 3.14PM UKM prof says foreign worker numbers have ballooned.
'Police silence on detainee's death shameful'

'Police silence on detainee's death shameful'

Lawyer for Syed Azlan's family, Gobind Singh, says no response from them.
Mid-East students in Malaysia to double by 2020

Mid-East students in Malaysia to double by 2020

Currently, there were about 30,000 students from these regions in Malaysia.
Prof: Lazy M'sians turn migrants into towkays

Prof: Lazy M'sians turn migrants into towkays

Raduan Che Rose says Malaysians don't make use of opportunities.
No more loungers on public Thai beaches

No more loungers on public Thai beaches

A clean-up of beaches at Phuket, the top resort, was ordered by the military government.
Perkasa: Mahathir's absence at AGM expected

Perkasa: Mahathir's absence at AGM expected

The movement says it invited the ex-PM but he 'probably had other matters to attend to'.
N Sembilan BSN distributes 3,000 packets of nasi lemak

N Sembilan BSN distributes 3,000 packets of nasi lemak

This is the first time this programme is being held in conjunction with BSN’s 40th anniversary.
Anwar in the dark over Kelantan 'hudud' sitting

Anwar in the dark over Kelantan 'hudud' sitting

UPDATED 3.28PM He says this in response to PAS' plan to hold a special state assembly sitting.
Patriotism by universal standards is alive again

Patriotism by universal standards is alive again

We the undersigned Malaysian citizens from all walks of life hereby register our hopes, admiration and above all our support to the urging for rational dialogues that was recently penned by 25 right-minded, inspired and courageous citizens.
Stop being in denial mode, cops told

Stop being in denial mode, cops told

UPDATED 4.37PM 'Don't think people don't know what we are doing.'
Veteran actor Mustapha Maarof dies

Veteran actor Mustapha Maarof dies

The 79-year-old actor had been receiving treatment for lung complications.
Perkasa, show us your own 'eminent Malays'

Perkasa, show us your own 'eminent Malays'

FREE YOURSAY ‘Let them and the 25 moderates meet in debate...’
Anwar defends Penang CM on 'Allah' issue

Anwar defends Penang CM on 'Allah' issue

UPDATED 4.06PM Nothing wrong in what Guan Eng said, he says.
Zahid: 1MDB police report 'personal matter'

Zahid: 1MDB police report 'personal matter'

UPDATED 3.40PM He says Khairuddin's action was not sanctioned by the state Umno.
Terengganu hit by second wave of floods

Terengganu hit by second wave of floods

Fifty two flood victims are housed at three relief centres in Kemaman as at 11am.
'Ex-EC chief vexed for not getting what he asked'

'Ex-EC chief vexed for not getting what he asked'

UPDATED 1.20PM Zahid lashes out, asking why Rashid was quiet before.
Senator challenges MIC disciplinary chair to debate

Senator challenges MIC disciplinary chair to debate

A Vigneswaran says members must know ‘what had actually transpired’ in polls.
Major Zaidi keeps mum in military court ink trial

Major Zaidi keeps mum in military court ink trial

UPDATED 1.55PM He won't cooperate in hearing as his judicial review pending.
Supermax CEO charged with insider trading

Supermax CEO charged with insider trading

UPDATED 2.30PM He pleads not guilty; his wife and sister-in-law also face charges.
Khairuddin denies 'mentor' Dr M behind 1MDB report

Khairuddin denies 'mentor' Dr M behind 1MDB report

INTERVIEW Umno man says he is acting on his own, as he did in anti-Anwar report.
Students camp in, want UM8 charges dropped

Students camp in, want UM8 charges dropped

UPDATED 1.19PM They continue to occupy campus in support of their leaders.
Bishop decries seizure of hymnals

Bishop decries seizure of hymnals

Paul Tan says seizure by the police is an example of wanton vigilantism.
DAP sets reasonable terms for Pakatan pact

DAP sets reasonable terms for Pakatan pact

COMMENT No hudud and a PM designated in advance are bases for cooperation.
End excuses and begin KLIA2 audit, Liow told

End excuses and begin KLIA2 audit, Liow told

UPDATED 12.45PM Pua says the minister has given all sorts of responses except...
Malaysian-born Miss UN Ambassador beats odds

Malaysian-born Miss UN Ambassador beats odds

Social worker Sonia Sharma from Penang beat contestants from 80 other countries.
The night of long knives has begun

The night of long knives has begun

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib’s replacement will be a precursor to iron fist in velvet glove.’
Hostages held in Sydney, Islamic flag unfurled

Hostages held in Sydney, Islamic flag unfurled

Dozens of heavily armed police surrounded the Lindt Cafe in Martin Place.
Police to probe CM’s statement on ‘Allah’ issue

Police to probe CM’s statement on ‘Allah’ issue

Matter investigated under Police Enquiry Papers on Lim's speech.
Portrait of a confused hero

Portrait of a confused hero

Afraid of the power of the ‘Eminent 25'.
Whose right is it to void citizenship anyway?

Whose right is it to void citizenship anyway?

COMMENT How Lim Lian Geok's citizenship revocation sheds light on Alvin and Ali.
Is CCID even equipped to probe 1MDB?

Is CCID even equipped to probe 1MDB?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Yes, we all know how this investigation will end.’