Archive - 4 February 2015

IS threat in Malaysia under control, says gov't

IS threat in Malaysia under control, says gov't

Asean countries are closely keeping watch on militancy, says the defence minister.
Hudud bill to be tabled in March

Hudud bill to be tabled in March

Mohd Amar says among the things sought is raising penalties for offences.
Rais: Hold more interfaith dialogues for harmony

Rais: Hold more interfaith dialogues for harmony

This is to prevent conflicts among the country's mutiracial society,
Al-Azhar head urges killing, maiming IS fighters

Al-Azhar head urges killing, maiming IS fighters

Ahmed al-Tayeb, sheikh of al-Azhar, says the Islamic State is a 'satanic' organisation.
Lawyers: Bark at AG, not IGP, on murder motive

Lawyers: Bark at AG, not IGP, on murder motive

They say attorney-general Abdul Gani is the man who should be targeted.
EC gets 56 objections about Sarawak redelineation

EC gets 56 objections about Sarawak redelineation

However, the EC had not decided on the date for the hearing of the complaints.
Malaysia bans Fifty Shades of Grey movie

Malaysia bans Fifty Shades of Grey movie

The erotic romance movie was scheduled to open in Malaysia on Feb 12.
MCA: PM 'understands' our position on Ismail

MCA: PM 'understands' our position on Ismail

Liow and Najib's office make contradictory statements after same cabinet meeting.
Dr M: Price increase has nothing to do with race

Dr M: Price increase has nothing to do with race

'This is about oil prices going down, but prices of goods not going down.'
Astro firm cans 60 staff with 24-hour notice

Astro firm cans 60 staff with 24-hour notice

UPDATED 9.15PM Astro said the terminations were necessary for the firm's viability.
Paulsen to be charged with sedition over tweet

Paulsen to be charged with sedition over tweet

This follows his claims against Jakim for 'promoting extremism' in Friday sermons.
Counsel to submit on Syariah Lawyers Rules' legality

Counsel to submit on Syariah Lawyers Rules' legality

Victoria Jayaseele Martin, is seeking a certiorari order to compel the MAIWP to enable her to practice.
M'sian ad dispute leading to diplomatic row

M'sian ad dispute leading to diplomatic row

The advert for a vacuum cleaner says 'Fire Your Indonesian Maid Now'.
Perkasa boss: Anwar ain't special, just human

Perkasa boss: Anwar ain't special, just human

Ibrahim Ali wants Malaysians not to fall prey to the opposition leader's campaign.
Teresa Kok denied entry into Sabah

Teresa Kok denied entry into Sabah

UPDATED 7.39PM She was barred at the Sandakan airport and sent back to KL.
'Judiciary should have the right mix of people'

'Judiciary should have the right mix of people'

Justice Ariff says judgments in commercial cases affect our businesses.
Dr M: The Edge boss marked over 1MDB

Dr M: The Edge boss marked over 1MDB

'The Edge Media Group's critical stance on 1MDB has made their boss a target.'
PMO claims Ismail did not target Chinese traders

PMO claims Ismail did not target Chinese traders

UPDATED 5.19PM PM's Office says minister's reprimand was aimed at all errant traders.
No monopoly for my firm, says ex-minister

No monopoly for my firm, says ex-minister

The Immigration Dept project is still in 'proof of contract' stage, Azmi Khalid says.
Long wait for firm action on ‘illegals’ in Sabah

Long wait for firm action on ‘illegals’ in Sabah

I hail the action by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for detaining the four immigration officers in Lahad Datu suspected of granting dubious long-term social visits to Pakistanis in Sabah.
Threatened Tamil journo won’t be intimidated

Threatened Tamil journo won’t be intimidated

She says she's doing what is right, and gets backing from NGO Geramm.
Calling for flood recovery volunteers

Calling for flood recovery volunteers

Join EPIC's flood recovery effort every weekend starting Feb 7, all expenses paid.
Cops won’t defend rape accused duo, says IGP

Cops won’t defend rape accused duo, says IGP

‘I have also issued an order to suspend (them) from work,’ he says.
Ex-IGP: Main suspect in Altantuya case knows best

Ex-IGP: Main suspect in Altantuya case knows best

Musa Hassan weighs in on debate over the Altantuya murder motive.
'DAP-PAS spat won't affect plans to back Anwar'

'DAP-PAS spat won't affect plans to back Anwar'

PKR intends to show solidarity from Penang at his Feb 10 Sodomy II case in Putrajaya.
Hadi and Guan Eng will be at Pakatan meet

Hadi and Guan Eng will be at Pakatan meet

The meeting will take place two days ahead of the Sodomy II decision.
'Fire Indonesian maid' advert angers Jakarta

'Fire Indonesian maid' advert angers Jakarta

'The ad by the private company Robovac is utterly insensitive and demeaning.'
Be fair on redelineation or be sued, warns DAP

Be fair on redelineation or be sued, warns DAP

Party also submits recommendations to EC for new state, parliamentary seats.
Minister: Act as quickly on threats against me

Minister: Act as quickly on threats against me

UPDATED 5.35PM Ismail Sabri says he thought not all would like his statement.
Ismail: 'No reason' for me to apologise

Ismail: 'No reason' for me to apologise

UPDATED 6.10PM The minister says he used a qualifier when making his remarks.
Weed out 'racist' agro minister, PM told

Weed out 'racist' agro minister, PM told

UPDATED 2PM DAP tells him to be bold and kick out Ismail Sabri from the cabinet.
'Noble' Ismail a hit with grassroots, but not Dr M

'Noble' Ismail a hit with grassroots, but not Dr M

UPDATED 3.55PM The ex-premier advises Ismail Sabri to 'think carefully'.
Police to record Ismail's statement today

Police to record Ismail's statement today

UPDATED 5.18PM With this IGP urges all to stop prolonging the matter.
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Seven dead as train hits car near New York

Seven dead as train hits car near New York

The driver of the car and several train passengers were among the dead.
NGOs slam Sarawak Energy's defence of mega dams

NGOs slam Sarawak Energy's defence of mega dams

They say the SEB's poor track record on the Murum Dam is not reassuring.
Taiwan plane crashlands in river, 16 killed

Taiwan plane crashlands in river, 16 killed

TV footage showed passengers wading and swimming clear of the river.
Legal proceedings begin against former MBI staff

Legal proceedings begin against former MBI staff

This follows their refusal to return the compensation money totalling RM2.6mil.
Ex-judge: Gov't robbed varsities of their shine

Ex-judge: Gov't robbed varsities of their shine

UPDATED 1.30PM 'There are limits to academic freedom, but we have gone too far.'
IGP, questioning court decisions is not contempt

IGP, questioning court decisions is not contempt

FREE YOURSAY ‘Wasn't there a very senior cop who disobeyed a court order?’
MTUC raps bully KTMB's 'sorry x 90'

MTUC raps bully KTMB's 'sorry x 90'

The congress accuses KTMB of attempting to humiliate and bully unionists.
History will be judge of Altantuya murder

History will be judge of Altantuya murder

FREE YOURSAY ‘There has to be accountability in our gov’t and authorities.’
A spiritual journey from Singapore to Batu Caves

A spiritual journey from Singapore to Batu Caves

FEATURE Saravanan's journey goes way beyond the physical realm.

TNB should lower power tariff, says KJ

TNB should lower power tariff, says KJ

The Youth and Sports Minister said this is in line with the lower fuel costs.
10 reasons why 'puak Cina' succeed in M'sia

10 reasons why 'puak Cina' succeed in M'sia

SATIRE An Indian reminds Chinese what being a Chinese is all about.
Profanities drown flood aid

Profanities drown flood aid

A lawyer accuses other volunteers of stealing donations in Kelantan interiors.
FB postings don't lie, but ministers do

FB postings don't lie, but ministers do

FREE YOURSAY ‘Clearly his post was intended to induce hatred of the Chinese.’
Fight racism, we are all not Sabri

Fight racism, we are all not Sabri

FREE YOURSAY ‘What about those ‘stubborn’ Malay and Indian traders?’