Archive - 16 January 2015

Bouquets, brickbats for Najib's LRT ride

Bouquets, brickbats for Najib's LRT ride

The PM tweets and draws the usual bag of mixed responses.
MACC to check if there is basis for 1MDB probe

MACC to check if there is basis for 1MDB probe

The commission vows to act professionally and in accordance with the MACC Act.
'BR1M with clear purpose can be beneficial'

'BR1M with clear purpose can be beneficial'

PKR think tank says that to uplift the poor, cash handouts must be with clear conditions.
Wan Ji’s bid to refer issue to High Court allowed

Wan Ji’s bid to refer issue to High Court allowed

The bid was granted according to Section 30 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964.
Prison still looms over Hisham Rais

Prison still looms over Hisham Rais

The prosecution will appeal for a stiffer sentence to be imposed.
UOA Group is NOT a ‘supporting organisation’

UOA Group is NOT a ‘supporting organisation’

It has come to our attention that several news reports about ‘The Malaysian Dilemma’ talk and dialogue featuring Dr Mahathir Mohamad had attributed UOA Group as a “supporting organisation” for the event.
'Why allow courier price hike at lower fuel cost?'

'Why allow courier price hike at lower fuel cost?'

PKR raps MCMC for allowing increase for profitable crony-owned Pos M'sia.
Engaging people more important, Pua tells 1MDB

Engaging people more important, Pua tells 1MDB

He responds to 1MDB boss' invitation to dialogue on issues concerning the firm.
Gov’t to file bid to strike out MH370 suit

Gov’t to file bid to strike out MH370 suit

Senior federal counsel says the court had set Feb 17 for case management.
Cops quiz MP over 'Islamic civilisation' subject

Cops quiz MP over 'Islamic civilisation' subject

UPDATED 5.20PM Ko's lawyer Gobind Singh says IGP hyped up the issue.
Vegetable prices stable again, says Fama DG

Vegetable prices stable again, says Fama DG

'The price of mustard greens is now RM5 or RM6 a kilo compared to RM8 before.'
BN party calls EC's new maps 'discriminatory'

BN party calls EC's new maps 'discriminatory'

SUPP asks why Chinese-majority seats have larger voter population.
'Guan Eng, don't blame BN on wife's post offer'

'Guan Eng, don't blame BN on wife's post offer'

State chief says it was Lim who made the accountability query into a big issue.
In solidarity with the Muslims #VoyageAvecMoi

In solidarity with the Muslims #VoyageAvecMoi

ADUN SPEAKS It is time to promote tolerance and understanding.
Gov't may take Sirul matter to Aussie court

Gov't may take Sirul matter to Aussie court

UPDATED 3.40PM Deputy minister says only court can decide on his extradition.
Jakim snubs minister's proposal for debate

Jakim snubs minister's proposal for debate

It says no to meeting lawyer Eric Paulsen, who criticised Friday sermons.
Friday sermon warns of K-Pop influence

Friday sermon warns of K-Pop influence

The sermon touches on the ‘hidden agenda’ of K-Pop concerts.
Political oddities aplenty

Political oddities aplenty

We yearn for a ‘benevolent autocrat’.
New hatchet man behind Dr M, Daim attacks?

New hatchet man behind Dr M, Daim attacks?

Veteran journalist Kadir Jasin says Najib may have a new propaganda chief.
Flood situation in Sabah improves

Flood situation in Sabah improves

The number of evacuees in three other states still at relief centres have decreased.
Divers make second bid to inspect QZ8501 fuselage

Divers make second bid to inspect QZ8501 fuselage

QZ8501 FREE The team failed to reach the plane’s fuselage yesterday.
The home minister’s fatal flaw

The home minister’s fatal flaw

Twelve days had gone by before Malaysia’s Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi finally commented on his sensational letter to the US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). He wrote the letter allegedly to try to get the agency to release Paul Phua pronto and return him post-haste to Malaysia.
Ex-CEO of funding entity remanded for seven days

Ex-CEO of funding entity remanded for seven days

The suspect is alleged to have taken bribes from firms on a percentage basis.
Paulsen's arrest shows gov't is paranoid

Paulsen's arrest shows gov't is paranoid

MP SPEAKS It is the duty of Muslims to enlighten him, not crucify him.
Umno man defends Rosmah's 'motherly' hugs

Umno man defends Rosmah's 'motherly' hugs

Syed Ali says PM's wife often refers to herself as the mother of 28 million Malaysians.
More teeth for Sosma and Sedition Act soon

More teeth for Sosma and Sedition Act soon

Security Offences Act will be amended at next sitting, says Nancy Shukri.
MTUC raps Taib-linked firm for 'union-busting'

MTUC raps Taib-linked firm for 'union-busting'

Workers were intimidated, sacked after collective bargaining claim.
Publisher apologises for same sex couple in book

Publisher apologises for same sex couple in book

Penerbitan Bagus says it was a technical error and not done on purpose.
Baru Bian furious over baju kurung incident

Baru Bian furious over baju kurung incident

The PKR leader decries the racial humiliation of student from his community.
No, Zahid, we do not want the postman

No, Zahid, we do not want the postman

COMMENT It’s the one behind the letter the postman sent that we want to know about.
'Cops acted unlawfully in Chandran's death'

'Cops acted unlawfully in Chandran's death'

UPDATED 4.20PM Landmark ruling says police erred in denying medication.
Where's the money, Mahathir asks 1MDB

Where's the money, Mahathir asks 1MDB

UPDATED 11.57PM 'Not enough to say RM8.3bil from Caymans redeemed.'
Election Commission not above country's laws

Election Commission not above country's laws

COMMENT The EC is reminded it is subservient to the Federal Constitution.
Villagers fume at gazette over land for Baram dam

Villagers fume at gazette over land for Baram dam

The gazette will extinguish their rights over the NCR land of over 38,000ha.
Je ne suis pas Charlie

Je ne suis pas Charlie

COMMENT This is not only about freedom of expression versus its denial.
Dr M unperturbed about possibly irking Najib

Dr M unperturbed about possibly irking Najib

'If anyone feels slighted, that's their problem,' he says of his blog potshots.
Baju kurung ban - isn’t this extremism, Mr DPM?

Baju kurung ban - isn’t this extremism, Mr DPM?

FREE YOURSAY ‘What next? Ban non-Malays from wearing batik and songkok?’
Sirul poses diplomatic dilemma, says QC

Sirul poses diplomatic dilemma, says QC

Will Malaysia agree not to execute the ex-cop, who is now in Australia?
Perkasa now has planning dept in Putrajaya

Perkasa now has planning dept in Putrajaya

FREE YOURSAY ‘Where the temple face should be none of Perkasa's business.’
Don't play fiddle as Zahid burns Rome, PM told

Don't play fiddle as Zahid burns Rome, PM told

Najib cannot do like Nero and remain silent on FBI letter, says Kit Siang.
Tired of potholes, residents take to FB

Tired of potholes, residents take to FB

Geo-tagged photos of potholes seem to be getting gov'ts attention at last.
Zahid tries to save his skin as noose tightens

Zahid tries to save his skin as noose tightens

FREE YOURSAY ‘Would any sane man write a testimonial for a habitual gambler?’
Jihadist video puts spotlight on Memali, again

Jihadist video puts spotlight on Memali, again

Video on Malaysian Mohd Lotfi, who died in Syria, has gone viral.
FBI letter writer cannot hide behind the OSA

FBI letter writer cannot hide behind the OSA

FREE YOURSAY ‘Do ministers conduct such charitable works for alleged criminals?’
Minister is not telling the truth, PM must act

Minister is not telling the truth, PM must act

FREE YOURSAY ‘Simply put, Zahid's letter says it all, in black and white too.’
'Taib's lawyers told BBC to shun logging book'

'Taib's lawyers told BBC to shun logging book'

BBC receives request not to cover the book on Sarawak’s illegal logging.
Zahid responds, but key questions linger

Zahid responds, but key questions linger

Several important questions on the FBI letter remain unanswered.