Archive - 23 December 2014

Zacharevic's Ipoh mural to stay, says council

Zacharevic's Ipoh mural to stay, says council

An MBI source told Sinar it will be 'changed' but the council now denies it.
ROS order to MIC a blessing in disguise

ROS order to MIC a blessing in disguise

In the midst of unseemly scenes and self-serving statements in the party of which I have long been a member, I have been asked several times which faction I belong to. My answer, then, is that I will support whomsoever will genuinely advance the cause of Indian Malaysians.
'NGO funding cut but ministry budget doubled'

'NGO funding cut but ministry budget doubled'

Ong Kian Ming questions move to cut off funding for NGOs aiding these groups.
Cops quiz BFM presenters over 'sensitive' interview

Cops quiz BFM presenters over 'sensitive' interview

UPDATED 8.03PM Muslim  NGOs reported them for 'touching on Muslim sensitivities'.
Poster running down Islamic event not by Turun

Poster running down Islamic event not by Turun

Turun’s RM1.90 protest at Dataran Merdeka clashes with Malam Cinta Rasul.
'Umno leaders forsaking Najib in hour of need'

'Umno leaders forsaking Najib in hour of need'

Syed Ali Alhabshee wants the party’s top brass to defend their president.
'No uniform for Form Six will divide rich and poor'

'No uniform for Form Six will divide rich and poor'

Rich students will show off and the poor will suffer from inferiority complex.
'1MDB report nothing to do with Najib or Umno'

'1MDB report nothing to do with Najib or Umno'

Khairuddin says it's an attempt to 'clear' Najib's name as PM and finance minister.
'Unilateral push for hudud will spell end of Pakatan'

'Unilateral push for hudud will spell end of Pakatan'

There will be a point of no return for both BN and Pakatan, says DAP's Lim Kit Siang.
'PAS central committee never agreed to hudud bill'

'PAS central committee never agreed to hudud bill'

We've yet to discuss tabling a Private Members' Bill in Parliament, they say.
Bar may appeal Sodomy II cop's admission as lawyer

Bar may appeal Sodomy II cop's admission as lawyer

Malaysian Bar mulling whether to appeal Ipoh High Court's decision.
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Suspended Chong Wei to lose top ranking to Chen Long

Suspended Chong Wei to lose top ranking to Chen Long

The 32-year-old Lee had held the number one ranking for the last six years.
Indonesia to ban virginity test at civil service school

Indonesia to ban virginity test at civil service school

'A woman is not a virgin can be due to several reasons, such as a fall.'
Interpol arrest warrant on scholar 'saddens' minister

Interpol arrest warrant on scholar 'saddens' minister

The scholar faces charges for incitement to commit murder, among others.
Mums joining workforce not to blame for social ills

Mums joining workforce not to blame for social ills

Mothers play a vital role, but Isma mustn't use this to force all to stay at home.
‘Christians are feeling under siege in Malaysia’

‘Christians are feeling under siege in Malaysia’

Sarawak PKR chief Baru Bian says the fallout from the ‘Allah’ issue continues.
MCA: Hudud can lead to religious apartheid

MCA: Hudud can lead to religious apartheid

The implementation of hudud will also create a 'major headache' to the legal system.
End use of North Korean labourers to work here

End use of North Korean labourers to work here

Six days ago, on Dec 18, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution to refer North Korea to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity following a 400-page UN inquiry report released in February this year - detailing wide-ranging abuses in North Korea, including prison camps, systematic torture, starvation and killings comparable to Nazi-era atrocities.
'Najib-Dr M secret meet could taint 1MDB probe'

'Najib-Dr M secret meet could taint 1MDB probe'

The public has the right to know about 1MDB, not just Dr M, Surendran says.
'Malays begging Chinese in economy as well?'

'Malays begging Chinese in economy as well?'

From refrigerators then to noisy exhaust pipes now, Chinese sell and Malays buy.
Let peace and healing prevail this Christmas

Let peace and healing prevail this Christmas

The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST), once again, wishes to share its joyful greetings to all Christians on the occasion of Christmas that is always celebrated on Dec 25.
Ipoh council to repaint mural after 'Chin Peng' stir

Ipoh council to repaint mural after 'Chin Peng' stir

UPDATED 6.15PM MBI would ‘discuss’ with Zacharevic to ‘change the picture’.
Ex-HK chief secretary jailed 7.5 years for graft

Ex-HK chief secretary jailed 7.5 years for graft

Rafael Hui is the highest-ranking official in HK’s history to be convicted of taking bribes.
T’ganu folk advised not to visit beaches during big waves

T’ganu folk advised not to visit beaches during big waves

Police would also monitor the coastal areas and record the water levels.
X'mas attack just rumour, say police

X'mas attack just rumour, say police

The police refute a rumour claiming that Malaysia is being targeted by terrorists.
Minister: Don't blame Felda for FGV price drop

Minister: Don't blame Felda for FGV price drop

UPDATED 3.10PM 'Fingers should be pointed at the drop in global oil prices.'
Pakatan 'in the dark' over details of hudud plan

Pakatan 'in the dark' over details of hudud plan

UPDATED 2.40PM PAS info chief says the Kelantan gov't should brief all parties on it.
Bring back billions from Caymans, 1MDB urged

Bring back billions from Caymans, 1MDB urged

PKR’s Wong Chen demands that PM directs firm to return the funds to Malaysia.
Take action on Khairuddin, says Kedah Umno Youth

Take action on Khairuddin, says Kedah Umno Youth

UPDATED 2.15PM 'Khairuddin is taking advantage by getting cheap publicity.'
Perkasa joins hands with anti-Malaysia NGO

Perkasa joins hands with anti-Malaysia NGO

Laskar Merah Putih had previously spearheaded protests against Malaysia.
Hudud not Pakatan policy, insists Selangor MB

Hudud not Pakatan policy, insists Selangor MB

UPDATED 2PM PAS should bring the issue to the Pakatan council for discussion.
Briton: I met Najib on Doxport investment

Briton: I met Najib on Doxport investment

UPDATED 2PM Riyadh Ahmed Ramzan says he met both Najib and Abdul Azim in 2010.
Stop procrastinating on RCI report, Pairin told

Stop procrastinating on RCI report, Pairin told

MP SPEAKS Still no word on the illegal immigrants report three weeks later.
1MDB: Our money's not from taxpayers

1MDB: Our money's not from taxpayers

UPDATED 12.15PM So 1MDB isn't wasting taxpayers' money, its director says.
Smooth traffic on all highways except for two accidents

Smooth traffic on all highways except for two accidents

The accidents occurred near the Menora Tunnel and on the Penang Bridge.
Minister tells Isma to 'butt out' over X'mas greetings

Minister tells Isma to 'butt out' over X'mas greetings

Religious bigotry has no place in moderate M'sia, says Abdul Rahman Dahlan.
Perlis, Perak and Sabah also affected by floods

Perlis, Perak and Sabah also affected by floods

The number of evacuees in Kelantan districts rose to 20,709 in the afternoon.
Can Muslims issue a fatwa on non-Muslims?

Can Muslims issue a fatwa on non-Muslims?

FREE YOURSAY ‘The enactment passed 10 years ago by Gerakan-led gov’t.’
Oil prices resume downward march

Oil prices resume downward march

'It seems like an all-out strategy on the Saudis' part to finish all the weak players.'
Worker dies after being hit by collapsed wall

Worker dies after being hit by collapsed wall

The victim, known only as Shamsul, 30, died on the spot in the mishap.
Bigots don’t only exist in toy shops

Bigots don’t only exist in toy shops

FREE YOURSAY ‘What about Chinese firms who refuse to employ Indians, Malays?
Umno a beckoning bride or witch in disguise?

Umno a beckoning bride or witch in disguise?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Remarrying someone without consultation is a no-no.’
Ex-top editor criticises RSF over press rankings

Ex-top editor criticises RSF over press rankings

I don't think Myanmar has Malaysiakini or The Malaysian Insider, says Azman.
Don: Selangor powerless to stop 'Allah' ban

Don: Selangor powerless to stop 'Allah' ban

To overturn the ban, the federal gov't must amend the constitution.
Islamic studies students back Eminent 25

Islamic studies students back Eminent 25

They cite Islamic texts in arguing that personal sins should not be criminalised.
PAS man vows not to be overzealous on hudud

PAS man vows not to be overzealous on hudud

INTERVIEW But Kelantan DCM admits there may be ‘one mistake in a hundred’.
Africa’s wild animals belong in Africa

Africa’s wild animals belong in Africa

Malacca Zoo has hit the headlines recently because of its secretive plans to import dozens of wild animals from South Africa.
DAP’s 30pct quota is to wipe out discrimination

DAP’s 30pct quota is to wipe out discrimination

The DAP conference which was held on Dec 14 courageously passed a resolution to introduce a 30 percent quota for women in the party’s central executive committee (CEC) under its new amended constitution.
Why I can’t agree with state-enacted hudud

Why I can’t agree with state-enacted hudud

May God bless Malaysia with moderation.