Archive - 10 January 2015

France on high alert as cops hunt for woman suspect

France on high alert as cops hunt for woman suspect

Police said Hayat Boumeddiene could be 'armed and dangerous'.
'Punched Perkasa Youth chief not on drugs'

'Punched Perkasa Youth chief not on drugs'

UPDATED 8.35PM Ibrahim Ali says despite allegations, Saad tested negative.
Victim got RM1,500 aid after landslide, says MIC

Victim got RM1,500 aid after landslide, says MIC

Despite his claim, party says C Vijayan also received RM90K in loans in 2013.
'This is what happens when you insult the Prophet'

'This is what happens when you insult the Prophet'

UPDATED 8.05PM Ibrahim Ali says Charlie Hebdo attack due to hurt feelings.
'After false info warning, IGP spreads them'

'After false info warning, IGP spreads them'

The top cop appears to have forgotten his own advice, laments a DAP leader.
New anti-terror Act to be proposed in March

New anti-terror Act to be proposed in March

The new Act to avert militant activities will proposed in Parliament.
What are the standards for a good nursing home?

What are the standards for a good nursing home?

COMMENT Look no further than Australia for an example of high quality standards.
MCMC: One arrested over false news on floods

MCMC: One arrested over false news on floods

MCMC says cops have taken statement from 21 of 22 individuals.
Indonesian search team raises tail of QZ8501

Indonesian search team raises tail of QZ8501

QZ8501 FREE The team will soon search it for the flight recorders.
'Paris shooting suspects didn't enter Malaysia'

'Paris shooting suspects didn't enter Malaysia'

IGP says checks by PDRM found Coulibaly and wife never entered M'sia.
Judging religions - deeds count over words

Judging religions - deeds count over words

Religions are not judged by what’s written in their holy books, but by the words and deeds of the practitioners of those religions. This is because actions speak louder than words, and that seeing is believing. Not surprising, for the sense of sight is the most powerful of our senses, with hearing coming next.
Rajapakse defeated by Tamil and Muslim votes

Rajapakse defeated by Tamil and Muslim votes

COMMENT The Sri Lankan president also lost votes from the Sinhalese majority.
Paris shooting cases show spy agencies' impotence

Paris shooting cases show spy agencies' impotence

As many as 30 personnel are needed each day to watch a single suspect.
'House auctioned off without my knowledge'

'House auctioned off without my knowledge'

Khairuddin receives a shock soon after filing a police report on 1MDB.
We need a new IGP, not the Sedition Act

We need a new IGP, not the Sedition Act

MP SPEAKS We Malaysians want the police to stop playing politics.
The legacy of ex-Sarawak governor Rahman Ya’kub

The legacy of ex-Sarawak governor Rahman Ya’kub

The state’s third chief minister passed away last night at the age of 87.
I'm still Harakah's editor, says Ahmad Lutfi

I'm still Harakah's editor, says Ahmad Lutfi

But the editor-in-chief says he doesn't want to worsen the current situation.
'No doubt MH17 downed by Russian BUK missile'

'No doubt MH17 downed by Russian BUK missile'

A German investigative organisation reveals its findings yesterday.
Occupy Dataran activist wins case against gov't

Occupy Dataran activist wins case against gov't

UPDATED 4.53PM Court rules in favour of Fahmi Reza in 2012 PTPTN camp in.
AG slams Bar for backing 'fashionable' issues

AG slams Bar for backing 'fashionable' issues

UPDATED 4.30PM AG ticks off Bar Council for letting legal profession ‘run asunder’.
Gani keeps mum on Zahid's letter to FBI

Gani keeps mum on Zahid's letter to FBI

UPDATED 5.50PM AG dodges question twice, saying 'I will answer you when...'
Wake up and fight the Islamic state

Wake up and fight the Islamic state

COMMENT Racism is also another enemy of Malaysia's democratic system.
Judge: Anwar's Sodomy II decision 'soon'

Judge: Anwar's Sodomy II decision 'soon'

UPDATED 6.25PM The CJ says it is still within the time limit for judgments.
New mobile app to report complaints to MBPJ

New mobile app to report complaints to MBPJ

Residents can report uncollected rubbish, potholes, and flash floods, says NGO.
Je suis Charlie... et Altantuya

Je suis Charlie... et Altantuya

Also, ‘Saya Teoh Beng Hock’, ‘Saya A Kugan’.
CJ, AG slam 'unjustified' criticism of judiciary

CJ, AG slam 'unjustified' criticism of judiciary

UPDATED 5PM 'Criticisms should be constructive, not simply hurled vitriol.'
VC: Academic freedom 'guaranteed' in UM

VC: Academic freedom 'guaranteed' in UM

Despite politics ban, it welcomes 'academic' discussion on current issues.
After string of jet crashes, a struggle to retrain pilots

After string of jet crashes, a struggle to retrain pilots

Aviation industry struggles to apply lessons recent air disasters.
DPM: Umno must be bold and vocal on Malay rights

DPM: Umno must be bold and vocal on Malay rights

Muhyiddin says they must not be fearful as the party is 'on the right side'.
Melbourne airport terminal shuts down after threat

Melbourne airport terminal shuts down after threat

People evacuated from Terminal 4, planes grounded after threat on Tigerair.
Clean up our backyard and we'll have peace

Clean up our backyard and we'll have peace

FREE YOURSAY 'Islamic extremism is the greatest threat to Bolehland.'
IGP: Paris attack shows we need Sedition Act

IGP: Paris attack shows we need Sedition Act

UPDATED 1.32PM Khalid justifies U-turn on archaic law, PKR calls him 'desperate'.
No justification for Charlie Hebdo massacre

No justification for Charlie Hebdo massacre

FREE YOURSAY ‘You must condemn such act unconditionally. Period. No buts.’
Dr M gives tacit approval to gruesome killings?

Dr M gives tacit approval to gruesome killings?

FREE YOURSAY ‘There will be no end to what one would define as offensive.’
Saudi Arabia flogs liberal activist in public, says AI

Saudi Arabia flogs liberal activist in public, says AI

Raif Badawi was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes last year.
‘Withdraw appeal against deceased ex-ISA detainee’

‘Withdraw appeal against deceased ex-ISA detainee’

Gov’t urged to quit challenging RM300k awarded to Badrul Zaman.
Three days of terror in France

Three days of terror in France

France has been severely shaken by three days of terrorist violence.
Najib cannot remain silent on Zahid’s letter

Najib cannot remain silent on Zahid’s letter

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why would Zahid pen the letter to the FBI in the first place?’
Who is attempting to murder the truth?

Who is attempting to murder the truth?

COMMENT The twists and turns in the ‘kingpin’ saga have raised questions.
Former Sarawak governor Rahman Ya’kub dies

Former Sarawak governor Rahman Ya’kub dies

Abdul Rahman's body would be brought to Masjid Jamek in Petra Jaya in Kuching.