Archive - 16 December 2014

141 killed in Taliban attack on Pakistan school

141 killed in Taliban attack on Pakistan school

They were mostly children in a Peshawar school. Taliban says it's for revenge.
130 killed in Taliban attack on Pakistan school

130 killed in Taliban attack on Pakistan school

They were mostly children in Peshawar school. Taliban says its revenge.
PAS fumes at Langkawi beauty pageant

PAS fumes at Langkawi beauty pageant

'Miss Tourism International' against Islamic image Kedah MB's trying to project.
MIC on warpath, with move to stop CWC meet

MIC on warpath, with move to stop CWC meet

Former Youth chief says CWC not recognised and can't call meeting.
What happened to police probe on Umno delegates?

What happened to police probe on Umno delegates?

An opposition MP and an NGO leader want to know the status of the investigations.
Stop twisting our words, MCA tells Guan Eng

Stop twisting our words, MCA tells Guan Eng

The party blasts CM for skewing its urging on the use of ‘Allah’ by Christians.
No involvement of NRD in ‘Project IC’, says Zahid

No involvement of NRD in ‘Project IC’, says Zahid

But he says there had been abuse of power by individuals in or outside the dept.
'No apology' Rafizi still waiting for Najib's suit

'No apology' Rafizi still waiting for Najib's suit

Perhaps they are waiting to see if I will change my mind, he says with laughter.
Brent seen to fall to US$50 in 2015

Brent seen to fall to US$50 in 2015

‘Opec has scored an own-goal,’ says Petromatrix’s managing director.
Subra tells IPF to stop using MIC as 'bait'

Subra tells IPF to stop using MIC as 'bait'

No way will we allow Indian Progressive Front to join BN, says MIC deputy chief.
‘No more quota’ for solar feed-in tariff for 2015?

‘No more quota’ for solar feed-in tariff for 2015?

I have been informed by the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (Seda) that there is no more quota for the application of solar feed-in tariff (FIT) for 2015 and onwards as I had been keen to install these solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with hopes of obtaining a reimbursement for the investment over the long term.
Ridhuan: No such thing as 'moderate Muslims'

Ridhuan: No such thing as 'moderate Muslims'

Columnist scoffs at the joint letter urging moderation by 25 eminent Malays.
'Stop price hikes in private healthcare due to GST'

'Stop price hikes in private healthcare due to GST'

PSM urges consumer groups to probe into claims that GST will cause this.
Will Najib act on the massive capital outflow?

Will Najib act on the massive capital outflow?

Create a public registry on corporate  beneficial ownership, Perak DAP tells PM.
Prof: Azmin still stuck in Anwar's cocoon

Prof: Azmin still stuck in Anwar's cocoon

As for Azmin, he says MB tends to dodge issues with a 'no comment' response.
2014-12-16

2014-12-16

PAS told not to delay and quit Pakatan over hudud

PAS told not to delay and quit Pakatan over hudud

Umno’s Syed Ali Alhabshee tells the party to make a definite stand.
Weed situation in Negri Sembilan under control

Weed situation in Negri Sembilan under control

The weed looks similar to the ‘ulam raja’ which was frequently served as a dish.
Selangor legal eagles swoop on RM2.6mil bonus

Selangor legal eagles swoop on RM2.6mil bonus

UPDATED 3.43PM They will determine who shall face action for golden handshake.
Speed limiters in ambulances move lauded

Speed limiters in ambulances move lauded

It is indeed very disturbing to read frequent news reports of ambulances getting involved in nasty road accidents in the country. Some of these ambulance-related accidents have turned out to be tragic and fatal.
Use 'secret weapon' on hubby, says Rosmah

Use 'secret weapon' on hubby, says Rosmah

UPDATED 3.13PM 'Soft approach' can hook husbands into buying things for wives.
'I will replace Anwar if you back me'

'I will replace Anwar if you back me'

Tickled by a question from journalists, Azmin asks if they supported him taking over.
Pakatan MPs barred from entering UM chancellery

Pakatan MPs barred from entering UM chancellery

They wanted to present a petition for lifting of sanctions on student activists.
Online ventures target global Muslim consumer market

Online ventures target global Muslim consumer market

This is expanding to include areas such as tourism, fashion and credit cards.
Today’s similarities and differences to the 1998 crisis

Today’s similarities and differences to the 1998 crisis

There have been key changes that could help most of them escape full-blown crises.
Terengganu flood victims drop to 1,260

Terengganu flood victims drop to 1,260

Several relief centres in Setiu and Kemaman were closed before noon.
Kelantan hudud changes to cover rape victims

Kelantan hudud changes to cover rape victims

Deputy MB says it will also cover husbands who sodomise their wives.
Khairuddin: I fear Allah, not lawsuits

Khairuddin: I fear Allah, not lawsuits

INTERVIEW He is not afraid of the consequences from his 1MDB police report.
BFM fined RM10k over 'Allah' interview

BFM fined RM10k over 'Allah' interview

The station lands in trouble over its interview with an Islamic scholar.
PAS hudud = Umno respite = Pakatan requiem

PAS hudud = Umno respite = Pakatan requiem

COMMENT A hudud-driven PAS will put Pakatan in a death spiral.
Why are IGP, Zahid quiet on hymn book seizure?

Why are IGP, Zahid quiet on hymn book seizure?

UPDATED 12.55PM Theyare ‘strangely quiet’, says Lim Kit Siang.
'PKR tipped off on BN MPs by Taiwan rep'

'PKR tipped off on BN MPs by Taiwan rep'

UPDATED 12.56PM Umno's Puad Zarkashi tells court PKR urged him to defect.
'It's time for Pakatan to kick PAS out'

'It's time for Pakatan to kick PAS out'

FREE YOURSAY ‘End guessing game. Just kick out PAS if hudud is its priority.’
PAS: We won't back down on hudud in Kelantan

PAS: We won't back down on hudud in Kelantan

Its implementation is part of party’s core struggle, Youth leader tells DAP.
Prof, role of academics is to find out 'why'

Prof, role of academics is to find out 'why'

FREE YOURSAY ‘Blaming Malaysians for being lazy is itself a lazy excuse.’
Eminent Malays put Ibrahim Ali on back foot

Eminent Malays put Ibrahim Ali on back foot

FREE YOURSAY ‘If Ibrahim Ali is a moderate Malay, then I am president of USA.’
'Hudud special sitting a diversion from 1MDB'

'Hudud special sitting a diversion from 1MDB'

UPDATED 11.55AM Latheefa sees sudden sitting as too much of a coincidence.
The 'sexy' hudud toy of PAS

The 'sexy' hudud toy of PAS

COMMENT Whether it gets implemented or not is another story altogether.
Baram natives claim 'victory' against loggers

Baram natives claim 'victory' against loggers

After many blockades, logging company withdrew machinery from dam site.
Umno has spawned a Frankenstein in Perkasa

Umno has spawned a Frankenstein in Perkasa

FREE YOURSAY ‘Ex-EC chief is now against the Malays he illegally helped put in power.’
Seven alleged Indonesian terrorists held

Seven alleged Indonesian terrorists held

They are suspected of making Malaysia a transit point on their trip to Syria, says IGP.
Police storm Sydney cafe to end siege, three dead

Police storm Sydney cafe to end siege, three dead

Police say gunfire inside cafe prompted them to move in, gunman killed.
M'sia bleeds dirty money, enough for 42 new KLIA2

M'sia bleeds dirty money, enough for 42 new KLIA2

The country has lost the whopping amount of RM1.38 trillion since 2003.
Is deception also Islamic?

Is deception also Islamic?

We must wake up from slumber and speak up.