Archive - 17 January 2015

KJ: Youth Council to continue promoting moderation

KJ: Youth Council to continue promoting moderation

'In this country, we are faced with extremism from various angles.'
PM to announce changes to Budget on Tuesday

PM to announce changes to Budget on Tuesday

Gov't to adjust Budget in wake of ringgit weakening and falling oil prices.
Sarawak may use drones to monitor illegal logging

Sarawak may use drones to monitor illegal logging

Adenan also says the gov't would also not issue any more timber concessions.
Six-month study on proposed changes to Multimedia Act

Six-month study on proposed changes to Multimedia Act

'Clearly-defined offences particularly relating to social media can hopefully curb cyber-crime.'
Despite sedition probe, preacher hits out at Jakim

Despite sedition probe, preacher hits out at Jakim

Wan Ji Wan Hussin criticises Jakim for giving Islam a bad name.
DAP: What of 'missing' RM459mil flood funds?

DAP: What of 'missing' RM459mil flood funds?

UPDATED 6.28PM If NSC says only RM41mil approved, where's the rest asks Kit Siang.
Dense fog envelops Delhi, 30 flights delayed

Dense fog envelops Delhi, 30 flights delayed

The visibility in the capital decreased significantly to 50 metres at 8.30am.
22 confirmed dead after Yangtze River boat capsize

22 confirmed dead after Yangtze River boat capsize

Those on board included four Singaporeans, an Indonesian, a Malaysian and an Indian.
More evacuees leaving flood relief centres in Perak

More evacuees leaving flood relief centres in Perak

But in Kelantan in Kelantan, 520 evacuees are still at flood relief centres.
After MyEG, PKR questions another gov't outsourcing

After MyEG, PKR questions another gov't outsourcing

UPDATED 5.45PM PKR queries if this move would end up incurring more costs.
‘MyEG shares rose 19pct following renewal award’

‘MyEG shares rose 19pct following renewal award’

UPDATED 5.50PM PKR says foreign worker permits award has given firm a boost.
MyWatch chief offers Sirul free ticket home

MyWatch chief offers Sirul free ticket home

Sanjeevan says if Sirul has no money for airfare, he is willing to pay his passage.
Article 19 slams arrest of rights lawyer Eric Paulsen

Article 19 slams arrest of rights lawyer Eric Paulsen

Article 19 condemns the recent arrest of Malaysian human rights lawyer Eric Paulsen over his tweet criticising the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim), the main federal agency managing Islamic affairs. Paulsen is currently being investigated under the Sedition Act, a law that the Malaysian authorities have repeatedly utilised to stifle the right to freedom of expression and impose a culture of self-censorship in the country.
'Chandran’s death makes IPCMC imperative'

'Chandran’s death makes IPCMC imperative'

Custodial deaths a malignancy country can ill-afford, says a DAP leader.
Stop hiding behind OSA, PAS tells Zahid

Stop hiding behind OSA, PAS tells Zahid

UPDATED 3.25PM 'What's the big secret with 'kingpin' that he needs OSA cloak?'
DAP: Integrity pledge is just ‘window-dressing’

DAP: Integrity pledge is just ‘window-dressing’

Sarawak party chief says they should have publicly declared their assets.
Britain’s missing spacecraft Beagle 2 found on Mars

Britain’s missing spacecraft Beagle 2 found on Mars

There is 'good evidence' that the craft landed on Dec 25, 2003.
MIC: Heritage status for ashram a sweet victory

MIC: Heritage status for ashram a sweet victory

Its Youth chief C Sivarraajh says this was a victory for Malaysians.
14K triad, K9 regime

14K triad, K9 regime

Our collective bark will beat their bite.
Ku Nan slams Perkasa for temple instigation

Ku Nan slams Perkasa for temple instigation

UPDATED 3.30PM 'Building temples won't turn an entire Putrajaya into Hindus.'
Governance is more than just gov’t

Governance is more than just gov’t

COMMENT A sense of community is not something to be underestimated.
PKR: Najib's U-turn fails to quell Umno right-wing

PKR: Najib's U-turn fails to quell Umno right-wing

UPDATED 2.34PM 'Since Sedition Act move has failed to win credit, abolish it.'
1MDB urged to face PAC after pledge to engage

1MDB urged to face PAC after pledge to engage

UPDATED 2.55PM The PAC cannot be accused of political bias, says Tony Pua.
GST a result of Putrajaya’s failed governance

GST a result of Putrajaya’s failed governance

FREE YOURSAY ‘More in gov't coffers does not transfer to more development.’
How many buttons does a baju kurung have?

How many buttons does a baju kurung have?

FREE YOURSAY ‘How 'exposed' can one be from not buttoning that one button?’
Rosmah’s hug ‘motherly’, K-Pop hug ‘brotherly’

Rosmah’s hug ‘motherly’, K-Pop hug ‘brotherly’

FREE YOURSAY ‘If Rosmah had no ill-intention, so did the girls in tudung.’
DAP worries redelineation will favour Sabah Umno

DAP worries redelineation will favour Sabah Umno

All the seven new seats are in areas won by BN in GE13 two years ago.
Access to state secrets for ‘kingpin’, not rakyat

Access to state secrets for ‘kingpin’, not rakyat

FREE YOURSAY ‘What was the government doing getting in bed with Phua?’
Police report lodged against Muslim preacher

Police report lodged against Muslim preacher

He has allegedly likened the Maulidur Rasul celebration to Thaipusam.
Integrity panel calls in dead detainee’s dad

Integrity panel calls in dead detainee’s dad

Syed Azlan’s father is livid that police yet to provide proper explanation.
Tycoon’s four dailies poised to undergo revamp

Tycoon’s four dailies poised to undergo revamp

Due to dipping profits, the group plans to embark on a transformation plan.