Archive - 26 January 2015

Najib opens Razak Science Centre in England

Najib opens Razak Science Centre in England

At his former college, which the PM sees as an honour for him and all Malaysians.
Rohana: I'm leaving UM by choice, not by force

Rohana: I'm leaving UM by choice, not by force

It was said the UM deputy vice-chancellor was considered as too lenient.
Columnist targeted for online 'Allah' article

Columnist targeted for online 'Allah' article

Media watchdog Semut has lodged a police report against Mariam Mokhtar.
Minister wants Orang Asli as forest rangers in Kelantan

Minister wants Orang Asli as forest rangers in Kelantan

Shahidan Kassim wants them to replant the devastated forests of Kelantan.
2015-01-26

2015-01-26

Shahidan seeks to break up PM vs Dr M fight

Shahidan seeks to break up PM vs Dr M fight

The minister says the two heavyweights must focus on developing the nation.
Is gov't bleeding millions despite NS suspension?

Is gov't bleeding millions despite NS suspension?

PKR queries if the gov't is reluctant to end contracts possibly linked to Umno.
Palanivel mulls action against deputy

Palanivel mulls action against deputy

The MIC president dismisses a meeting chaired by Dr Subra as illegal.
Strata management enforcement out soon

Strata management enforcement out soon

The Strata Management Act 2013 replaces the Building Act.
AirAsia to abolish fuel surcharge

AirAsia to abolish fuel surcharge

Tony Fernandes says this would be a plus point for consumers and the economy.
UiTM student charged over support for IS group

UiTM student charged over support for IS group

Wan Mohammad Arif was charged under Section 130J(1)(a) of the Penal Code.
Elections will not help powerless local councils

Elections will not help powerless local councils

COMMENT The power of local councils is limited by the Local Government Act 1976.
Both Anwar and Saiful look to the heavens

Both Anwar and Saiful look to the heavens

UPDATED 6.20PM The two have left their fates in the hands of God...
Negri Sembilan queries right to cross-dress

Negri Sembilan queries right to cross-dress

It is to ask Federal Court if a civil court can declare Syariah law void.
EC gets several objections on Sarawak redelineation

EC gets several objections on Sarawak redelineation

EC chief Abdul Aziz believes that there are about 10 objections so far.
Move for new law akin to ISA draws flak

Move for new law akin to ISA draws flak

Putrajaya's use of tragic incidents as excuses 'sickening and unforgivable', says MP.
PAS: Council elections not DAP's core struggle

PAS: Council elections not DAP's core struggle

Implementing hudud is for PAS, the two shouldn't be equated, says Haron Din.
 
DAP's local council polls promise like a sandcastle

DAP's local council polls promise like a sandcastle

DAP is now very much obligated to explain to the people on how it plans to fulfill its election promises on having local government elections, since its Pakatan comrade PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has firmly stated his opposition to the proposal.
Minister's booking leaked as MAS denies hacking

Minister's booking leaked as MAS denies hacking

UPDATED 3.05PM Hackers leak passengers' itinerary and booking data.
Revived Isma anti-temple video sparks anger

Revived Isma anti-temple video sparks anger

Mipas demands that right-wing Muslim body be probed for sedition.
The Star chief bids to strike out Ibrahim's suit

The Star chief bids to strike out Ibrahim's suit

Perkasa boss suing on article Wong wrote regarding his urging to burn bibles.
A response to anti-Kidex group's grouses

A response to anti-Kidex group's grouses

Yesterday, the Malay Mail Online reported that Kidex Sdn Bhd has agreed to reveal details of its highway concession agreement only to the Selangor government, and not the general public.
PSM flays 'uncaring' Kelantan gov't

PSM flays 'uncaring' Kelantan gov't

It says lack of concern for development of hill slopes and logging aggravated damage.
'Avoid differences but unite in similarities'

'Avoid differences but unite in similarities'

PAS veep Tuan Ibrahim says Pakatan must focus on common ground.
PAC, MACC urged to open probe to the public

PAC, MACC urged to open probe to the public

According to DAP parliamentarian Steven Sim, the AG is an 'anti-hero'.
Sodomy verdict Feb 10, Anwar says 'que sera sera'

Sodomy verdict Feb 10, Anwar says 'que sera sera'

UPDATED 1.54PM Will Anwar Ibrahim be imprisoned again or walk out a free man?
U-turn on 'build-then-sell' concept

U-turn on 'build-then-sell' concept

How a cabinet decision, and its reversal, impacts the housing industry.
Groups let down by elected reps' blasé attitudes

Groups let down by elected reps' blasé attitudes

‘Say No to Kidex’ (SNTK) and ‘Say No to Dash’ (SNTD) yesterday held a rally at Dataran Petaling Jaya to express our displeasure and disappointment with the federal and Selangor governments over the proposed Kinrara-Damansara Expressway (Kidex) and the Damansara-Shah Alam Highway (Dash).
Hackers deface MAS website with IS message

Hackers deface MAS website with IS message

Move appears to divert MAS site visitors to Twitter accounts of UMG gaming platform.
You can’t have democracy without local polls

You can’t have democracy without local polls

FREE YOURSAY ‘Let us have local councils whose members are elected.’
Biggest threat to racial polarisation is, yes, Umno

Biggest threat to racial polarisation is, yes, Umno

FREE YOURSAY ‘The ‘threat of violence’ is created by those who fear losing elections.’
M'kini barred from Prime Minister's Office

M'kini barred from Prime Minister's Office

UPDATED 12.50PM Police say portal is banned from covering all events at PMO.
Phua a convicted criminal in Malaysia, says source

Phua a convicted criminal in Malaysia, says source

EXCLUSIVE Zahid says Phua aided national security but cops see him as a criminal.
Azmin wants DAP-PAS spat resolved

Azmin wants DAP-PAS spat resolved

UPDATED 6.15PM S'gor MB wants it raised at Pakatan leadership council meeting.
Islamic to cane children, say syariah lawyers

Islamic to cane children, say syariah lawyers

UPDATED 6.34PM 'Ministry should consider culture and religious practices'.
Rahman shows utter contempt for democracy

Rahman shows utter contempt for democracy

FREE YOURSAY ‘It looks like he is afraid of elections - all kinds of elections.’
Pakatan leaders decry bashing at Kidex rally

Pakatan leaders decry bashing at Kidex rally

UPDATED 11.59AM Tony Pua laments reps not allowed to answer ‘half-truths and lies’.
Talking Heads: Of Dreams, Passion and Fashion

Talking Heads: Of Dreams, Passion and Fashion

Bernard Chandran's recipe for success: Dream big; pursue with fervour. All will fall into place.
Ministry denies banning caning wholesale

Ministry denies banning caning wholesale

UPDATED 11.29AM It clarifies that it's confined to ending caning sentences.