Archive - 21 December 2014

Several districts in Terengganu still under water

Several districts in Terengganu still under water

Almost all areas are back to normal except for the Dungun district.
Granny recalls being swept away in flood in a Jeep

Granny recalls being swept away in flood in a Jeep

'You cannot imagine how I felt seeing the Jeep sink with my grandchildren in it.'
Health Ministry to monitor medicine prices with GST

Health Ministry to monitor medicine prices with GST

Some medicines will cost 1-2 percent more, but not all, the gov't said.
Selangor insists BN rep must be PAC chairperson

Selangor insists BN rep must be PAC chairperson

This is what developed countries do, the MB says despite BN's snub.
Puteri Umno cry foul over anti-tudung job policy

Puteri Umno cry foul over anti-tudung job policy

Whether or not someone wears a tudung is irrelevant to job skills, says Puteri.
MIC Wanita blasts Isma's suggestion

MIC Wanita blasts Isma's suggestion

MIC Wanita strictly condemns the statement issued by Isma’s head of family and society bureau, Dr Nur Farrah Nadia Najib.
Esscom gives six reasons for migrant influx in Sabah

Esscom gives six reasons for migrant influx in Sabah

Malaysia's properity and the long coastal border are top of the list.
'No such thing as Thai dam releasing water'

'No such thing as Thai dam releasing water'

MKN debunks a WhatsApp hoax that this will worsen Kelantan floods.
Police detain 196 migrants in Penang raids

Police detain 196 migrants in Penang raids

Most are from Myanmar including three children, police said in a statement.
Give us info on Kapit deal, MACC tells DAP

Give us info on Kapit deal, MACC tells DAP

MACC needs detailed information before it can probe the road project further.
Gerakan wants Lim to explain role in 2010 fatwa

Gerakan wants Lim to explain role in 2010 fatwa

It had listed 40 words that non-Muslims were not to use, including ‘Allah’.
Ophilia - a coming of age story

Ophilia - a coming of age story

FILM REVIEW In this skinhead movie, M'sia may have found its next big filmmaker.
'Palanivel is godfather who encourages MIC thuggery'

'Palanivel is godfather who encourages MIC thuggery'

UPDATED 11.02PM He rewarded those who ousted Samy, says MIC leader Muneandy.
'Gov't must slam Interpol warrant on top ulama'

'Gov't must slam Interpol warrant on top ulama'

Now a wanted man, Al-Qaradawi's backing was coveted by BN and Pakatan in GE13.
Isma wants women to quit their jobs, what then?

Isma wants women to quit their jobs, what then?

Johor Isma Women and Community Bureau chief Dr Nur Farrah Nadia Najib's posting on Wanita Isma's website said, "A high income nation must not rely on women as the major contributor but men should lead the workforce and put their biggest effort in shaping the nation”.
MIC chief: Most at HQ fracas there to back me

MIC chief: Most at HQ fracas there to back me

The MIC chief says only the 'bottom level' of MIC were there to push him out.
Say sorry or I'll sue, Umno rebel tells colleague

Say sorry or I'll sue, Umno rebel tells colleague

Rift widens in Penang Umno over claims made by the state youth chief.
'Perkasa man wrong to rip Christmas banner'

'Perkasa man wrong to rip Christmas banner'

Home Minister Ahmad Zahid decries deed done in protest at Perak DAP HQ.
Old DAP foe challenges Mahathir to a debate

Old DAP foe challenges Mahathir to a debate

Kit Siang questions the ex-PM's statement that Malays have lost political power.
'Why Ibrahim Ali extremist, Guan Eng not?'

'Why Ibrahim Ali extremist, Guan Eng not?'

Utusan says he's much worse for saying non-Muslims can use 'Allah'.
'Influx of foreigners a threat to true Sabahans'

'Influx of foreigners a threat to true Sabahans'

Star Sabah chief Jeffrey Kitingan is convinced that this is caused by ‘Project IC’.
What of Umno's rallies in 1946, ask UM8

What of Umno's rallies in 1946, ask UM8

UPDATED 4.15PM Dr M's old age may be catching up to him, quips Fahmi Zainol.
DAP challenges MACC to probe Kapit project

DAP challenges MACC to probe Kapit project

It says tender changed from 'open' to 'selected' needs scrutiny.
DAP: Dr M, Umno the beggars, not Malays

DAP: Dr M, Umno the beggars, not Malays

UPDATED 4.41PM Bukit Bendera MP Zairil says Malay dominance never higher.
Dr M, ‘divided Malays’ not problem, corruption is

Dr M, ‘divided Malays’ not problem, corruption is

FREE YOURSAY ‘The Chinese want to cooperate with the clean Malays.’
Najib, Zahid gone MIA as Perkasa hurls vitriol

Najib, Zahid gone MIA as Perkasa hurls vitriol

FREE YOURSAY 'Why are they not reprimanded by anyone 'in power'?'
See Perkasa's 100 'Eminent Malays' in action

See Perkasa's 100 'Eminent Malays' in action

FREE YOURSAY ‘They’re using what they are famous for - all brawn, no brains.’
Goodbye to towering Malaysian Ani Arope

Goodbye to towering Malaysian Ani Arope

FREE YOURSAY ‘Ani Arope sticks out like a beacon of courage, dignity and integrity.’
We’re not gangsters, MIC members tell Palanivel

We’re not gangsters, MIC members tell Palanivel

Ex-MIC Youth chief T Mohan describes the president’s allegation as ‘irresponsible’.