Archive - 19 January 2015

Singapore still waiting for word on reclamation

Singapore still waiting for word on reclamation

This is on two projects to reclaim land in the Straits of Johor, says Singapore minister.
Saiful livid with TV3 over Anwar coverage

Saiful livid with TV3 over Anwar coverage

He reveals an alleged 'must cover' instruction from station's top boss.
Conviction opens can of worms, says Sirul's lawyer

Conviction opens can of worms, says Sirul's lawyer

He says courts never established a motive, and highlights the many phone calls.
Orang Asli upset at lack of gov't flood aid

Orang Asli upset at lack of gov't flood aid

Many villagers are being deprived of food and health supplies, says an NGO.
PAS' Mahfuz wins RM150k defamation suit

PAS' Mahfuz wins RM150k defamation suit

It was over an article which appeared in Berita Harian in 2000.
Mahathir: Are French lives more valuable than...

Mahathir: Are French lives more valuable than...

Are the Iraqis, Afghans and Palestine Arabs not of the human race, the ex-PM asks.
Guan Eng defends administration in court

Guan Eng defends administration in court

He testifies in suit against NGO, news portal that heritage sites were destroyed.
NGO to launch drive against unsustainable logging

NGO to launch drive against unsustainable logging

The NGO says this is the cause of the recent floods in East Coast states.
Pro-Pakatan blogger gets jail for 'causing fear'

Pro-Pakatan blogger gets jail for 'causing fear'

UPDATED 5.34PM 'Milosuam' gets 2 years for 'secret memo' on Lahad Datu intrusion.
Importer of US apples recalling all in local market

Importer of US apples recalling all in local market

UPDATED 10.10PM This follows report that two types are contaminated with a deadly bacteria.
Nik Aziz well and resting, says son

Nik Aziz well and resting, says son

Nik Abduh dispels rumours that the PAS spiritual leader is severely ill. [VIDEO]
2015-01-19

2015-01-19

No rift, Dr M still tangos to Perkasa's tune

No rift, Dr M still tangos to Perkasa's tune

Ex-PM supports the movement's stand on those who question Malay rights.
No more borrowings for shortfall, Najib warned

No more borrowings for shortfall, Najib warned

UPDATED 4.35PM PM must first cut his spending to cover budget, says PKR.
Zeti: Malaysia won't resort to capital controls

Zeti: Malaysia won't resort to capital controls

Gov't has 'moved on' from using such measures, says Bank Negara head.
Korean envoy gangnams around hugging row

Korean envoy gangnams around hugging row

UPDATED 5.15PM When asked, Cho Byungjae says, 'If you don't like, why do it?'
Rescuers weigh options to raise AirAsia fuselage

Rescuers weigh options to raise AirAsia fuselage

QZ8501 There is still no significant progress so far, an official notes.
MACC wants Anwar's evidence against Daim

MACC wants Anwar's evidence against Daim

The opposition leader claims to have 'solid evidence' against Daim.
British seek Chinese names for tourist attractions

British seek Chinese names for tourist attractions

The social media campaign aims to get the whole of China talking about Britain.
Prosecution admits error in Khir's graft charge

Prosecution admits error in Khir's graft charge

UPDATED 6.15PM But it does not amount to miscarriage of justice, it says.
Willing to die for Malaysia, but not lie for Umno

Willing to die for Malaysia, but not lie for Umno

INTERVIEW Major Zaidi is on a new mission - to dismantle the indoctrination.
Subra: Window closed on talks with Palanivel

Subra: Window closed on talks with Palanivel

MIC No 2 says in trying to discuss party crisis with the chief, he was stood up twice.
Dangerous conditions of the Pan-Borneo Highway

Dangerous conditions of the Pan-Borneo Highway

The RM27 billion Pan-Borneo Highway - which stretches 1,633km in Sarawak and Sabah - is expected to benefit, and will stimulate economic development for both states. The highway is expected to be completed in 2025.
Lawyer: We'll challenge attempt to extradite Sirul

Lawyer: We'll challenge attempt to extradite Sirul

UPDATED 2.20PM His lawyer will file, locally, against bid to extradite Sirul.
Perkasa denies divorce, says Dr M bond 'forever'

Perkasa denies divorce, says Dr M bond 'forever'

Ibrahim Ali says Mahathir will support Perkasa 'now and forever'.
Back home for a special calling

Back home for a special calling

COMMENT Politics was an idea so remote for Hannah Yeoh - until she got in...
Will Sirul sing like a canary on Altantuya?

Will Sirul sing like a canary on Altantuya?

FREE YOURSAY ‘I see light at the end of the tunnel by this sudden twist in Sirul's fate.’
'57 years as ruler, I've never been this worried'

'57 years as ruler, I've never been this worried'

Kedah Sultan's troubled by state of race and religious relations in M’sia.
Calling Taib’s bluff

Calling Taib’s bluff

We need to do more to remove his ilk.
Really qualified economist needed as finance minister

Really qualified economist needed as finance minister

FREE YOURSAY ‘There are new problems which require new mindsets.’
Ex-IGP turns heat on Zahid over FBI letter

Ex-IGP turns heat on Zahid over FBI letter

Rahim Noor says Zahid shouldn't have penned letter on 'kingpin' Paul Phua.
SPDP brushes off Teras chief’s seat claim

SPDP brushes off Teras chief’s seat claim

'Teras deputy chief Nansian cannot represent BN in SPDP’s Tasik Biru seat'
How are the police co-existing with Pekida?

How are the police co-existing with Pekida?

FREE YOURSAY ‘A developed nation perhaps. A civilised nation... never.’
MP: Senior cops must be liable for custodial deaths

MP: Senior cops must be liable for custodial deaths

UPDATED 1PM 'We have officers with no sense of dealing humanely with folk.'
Two more QZ8501 bodies found, total now 53

Two more QZ8501 bodies found, total now 53

QZ8501 FREE Search continues as bodies believed to be trapped between fragments.
After Christians and commies, now Koreans

After Christians and commies, now Koreans

FREE YOURSAY ‘To accuse K-Pop of a hidden agenda is slander.’
PM to unveil game plan on falling oil prices

PM to unveil game plan on falling oil prices

UPDATED 10.14AM New measures will be announced tomorrow, says Najib amid flak.
Explain what is 'jihad' to Muslims, PM tells Jakim

Explain what is 'jihad' to Muslims, PM tells Jakim

UPDATED 9.46AM Jakim must educate them on ‘what to do and what not to do’.
Martin Luther King and poor Malays

Martin Luther King and poor Malays

COMMENT King, who fought against ‘ketuanan putih’, would be 86 today.
Talking Heads: Passionate about Rubbers

Talking Heads: Passionate about Rubbers

A tale of two rubber-related global leaders - TopGlove and Karex - and the passion that drives them.