Archive - 9 January 2015

Perkasa man: Umno Youth leader punched me

Perkasa man: Umno Youth leader punched me

UPDATED 11.45PM However, the Umno Youth leader calls him an ‘actor’.
Veggie price in Klang Valley shoots up to RM10 per kilo

Veggie price in Klang Valley shoots up to RM10 per kilo

The vegetables were produced farms in Ulu Yam and Cameron Highlands.
Why I am part of #KamiJuga25

Why I am part of #KamiJuga25

At times, it sure feels like it’s not easy to be a Malaysian. Too much differences in terms of race, religion, culture and lifestyle. Way too many racial stereotypes. And then there all the questions.
2015-01-10

2015-01-10

Charlie Hebdo suspects killed, 4 die in second siege

Charlie Hebdo suspects killed, 4 die in second siege

FREE UPDATED 8.50AM Security forces raided the print works where they were holed up.
Rafizi continues to punch 'acquaintance' Arul

Rafizi continues to punch 'acquaintance' Arul

Jimah Timur power plant delay may cost between RM370 and RM997 million.
Paris attack set to deepen Europe's 'culture war'

Paris attack set to deepen Europe's 'culture war'

The attack seems certain to fuel rising anti-immigration movements in Europe
Flooding of peninsula teachers alarms Sarawak

Flooding of peninsula teachers alarms Sarawak

They’re unhappy 90pct of 500 teachers sent there are West Malaysians.
1MDB woes worsen banks' cash squeeze

1MDB woes worsen banks' cash squeeze

Malaysia’s banks are charging one another the most to borrow in six years.
'Dead duck' activist Hisham can still quack

'Dead duck' activist Hisham can still quack

When his speech was aired at the Umno AGM, Hisham feared the worst.
'1MDB's Caymans claim ploy to mislead auditors?'

'1MDB's Caymans claim ploy to mislead auditors?'

UPDATED 3.54PM Pua asks if RM4.07bil repatriation pledge is for audit sign-off.
Gopal: We mutually agreed to part company

Gopal: We mutually agreed to part company

The ex-judge explains his departure as consultant with law firm.
UM politics ban just 'friendly reminder'

UM politics ban just 'friendly reminder'

UPDATED 2.45PM UM says all gov't agencies already bar staff from political activities.
Malaysia should ratify arms trade pact soon, says DAP

Malaysia should ratify arms trade pact soon, says DAP

Verbal assurances of support for past must be followed up with ratification.
Former Thai PM faces charges over failed rice scheme

Former Thai PM faces charges over failed rice scheme

The charges could carry a penalty of a five-year ban from politics.
Sri Lankan president concedes defeat in polls

Sri Lankan president concedes defeat in polls

Opposition candidate Mithrapala Sirisena is expected to be sworn in later today.
1MDB CEO's to-do list - slash debt, list assets

1MDB CEO's to-do list - slash debt, list assets

Arul Kanda begins work this week knowing success or failure can affect Najib.
Johor hit by floods again

Johor hit by floods again

The overall number of flood victims in the country rises to 17,719 people tonight
Paris attack may happen in Malaysia, warns Hisham

Paris attack may happen in Malaysia, warns Hisham

UPDATED 3.58PM The defence minister says security must be beefed up.
Soldier may have stolen bombs for quick buck

Soldier may have stolen bombs for quick buck

UPDATED 1.55PM Police say he may have tried to extract the copper to sell.
Pressure mounts on Penang to implement FOI

Pressure mounts on Penang to implement FOI

Gerakan’s Baljit Singh raps state for ‘freezing’ info instead of releasing it.
AG may have reasons to drop 'pendatang' case

AG may have reasons to drop 'pendatang' case

UPDATED 3.10PM So says DIGP on police reports filed against Tan Lai Soon.
Gangsta to the roots - Gangsta or civil society?

Gangsta to the roots - Gangsta or civil society?

COMMENT Are ‘gangsters’ now embedded into the political system?
Minister refuses to be drawn into FBI letter saga

Minister refuses to be drawn into FBI letter saga

UPDATED 3.09PM The minister also says it is PKR's job to criticise.
PKR Youth: Leave politicians out of MCMC

PKR Youth: Leave politicians out of MCMC

Politics-free Multimedia Commission vital, it says of talk Umno man will head it.
PKR Youth: Leave politicians out of MCMC

PKR Youth: Leave politicians out of MCMC

Politics-free Multimedia Commission vital, it says of talk Umno man will head it.
Zahid is hoist by his own petard

Zahid is hoist by his own petard

COMMENT The credentials of Umno’s star vice-president exposed as tawdry.
Sarawak PKR condemns BN ‘racist’ politics

Sarawak PKR condemns BN ‘racist’ politics

State party chief Baru Bian says elected representatives cannot be parochial.
DAP: Najib must roll out plans to ride out oil slump

DAP: Najib must roll out plans to ride out oil slump

UPDATED 3.09PM Segambut MP wants PM to call special sitting.
'Pings' detected, bodies found in their seats

'Pings' detected, bodies found in their seats

QZ8501 FREE 48 bodies found, two of them still strapped to their seats.
Growing old is expensive!

Growing old is expensive!

COMMENT In this third part, the writer argues for state intervention to raise standards.
Plot thickens as IGP hints 'kingpin' findings correct

Plot thickens as IGP hints 'kingpin' findings correct

Once again, Khalid Abu Bakar appears to counter lawyer Shafee's claim.
Ibrahim Ali is no ‘genius’, he just has strong backers

Ibrahim Ali is no ‘genius’, he just has strong backers

FREE YOURSAY ‘We have a saying, ‘A crying baby gets its milk’.’
Why stress that 1MDB new boss is Muslim?

Why stress that 1MDB new boss is Muslim?

FREE YOURSAY ‘What has one's religion and race got to do with one's abilities?’
Hisham Rais found guilty of sedition, fined RM5k

Hisham Rais found guilty of sedition, fined RM5k

UPDATED 1.45PM Court finds urging to bring down BN gov't sufficient proof.
AirAsia crash makes case for ejectable black boxes

AirAsia crash makes case for ejectable black boxes

AirAsia crash brings up a long delayed proposal for recovery purposes.
PKR: Umno wrapping iron grip around Internet?

PKR: Umno wrapping iron grip around Internet?

UPDATED 11.44AM Putting an Umno man as MCMC chief final nail in coffin.
Moderate Malaysians have given Isma a red card

Moderate Malaysians have given Isma a red card

FREE YOURSAY ‘Shifting goal posts are not accepted in this kind of a game.’
SEA’s aviation boom shows up patchy safety

SEA’s aviation boom shows up patchy safety

Despite air crashes, more will fly budget air, thus the need for better safety.
White Paper on terrorism a progressive step

White Paper on terrorism a progressive step

COMMENT Precaution crucial as terrorist activities like Charlie Hebdo expand.
Expect some Malaysians to justify Paris killings

Expect some Malaysians to justify Paris killings

FREE YOURSAY 'You'll be surprised there are M’sians who agree with the killings.'
Parisians carry on, rattled but defiant

Parisians carry on, rattled but defiant

Scarred by the Charlie Hebdo killings, the people on the street move on.
In Charb’s Horror, is a defence needed?

In Charb’s Horror, is a defence needed?

Certainly violence begets violence.
Will Najib bite the bullet and axe Zahid?

Will Najib bite the bullet and axe Zahid?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib can now put favoured cousin in pole position.’
Student: UM staff banned ‘due to support to UM8’

Student: UM staff banned ‘due to support to UM8’

Safwan says ban ‘malicious and one-sided’ against opposition supporters.
Mydin: Donors pasted 'PM stickers' on rice bags

Mydin: Donors pasted 'PM stickers' on rice bags

Netizens ask why there are ‘Sumbangan Biro Kebajikan Umno’ labels.