Archive - 5 February 2015

Borders, maids and Proton on Jokowi's agenda

Borders, maids and Proton on Jokowi's agenda

These are pressing issues in the president's first Malaysian visit.
Star's CEO: Police report against me 'incoherent'

Star's CEO: Police report against me 'incoherent'

A NGO complains that Wong's column has painted Malays in negative light.
Say cheese! Ismail and Liow all smiles at KLIA

Say cheese! Ismail and Liow all smiles at KLIA

The two share a laugh when waiting for the Indonesian president to arrive.
PAS MP: Don’t be fooled, we’re behind Anwar

PAS MP: Don’t be fooled, we’re behind Anwar

I hope PAS can join the Rakyat Hakim Negara roadshow, Khalid Samad says.
Danger in constituency seat increase

Danger in constituency seat increase

COMMENT Could quest for seats be the reason for the PAS-DAP squabble?
PMO on Ismail akin to Zul Noordin's Indian kiss

PMO on Ismail akin to Zul Noordin's Indian kiss

It's a case of fire fighting despite a lost cause, says Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad.
Gerakan veep sad cabinet soft on Ismail Sabri

Gerakan veep sad cabinet soft on Ismail Sabri

Ismail Sabri should take PM's advice and apologise, Dominic Lau said.
DAP and Gerakan tussle on 'living heritage' losses

DAP and Gerakan tussle on 'living heritage' losses

They blame each other for traditional trades and skills fading away in George Town.
Indonesian hackers attack Robovac's website

Indonesian hackers attack Robovac's website

UPDATED 6.51PM 'Our sisters have kids to feed, unlike your robot vacuum cleaner'.
'If you know Altantuya's murder motive, speak up'

'If you know Altantuya's murder motive, speak up'

We still don't know how Sirul and Azilah are linked to the victim, says Mahfuz.
DAP urges resignation of top two MCA 'cowards'

DAP urges resignation of top two MCA 'cowards'

The Chinese community does not need such two-faced leaders, thunders Teo.
Who is Ismail Sabri Yaakob?

Who is Ismail Sabri Yaakob?

COMMENT Let everyone know the true qualities of the leaders we have.
Gov't, police appeal Bersih 3.0 rally judgment

Gov't, police appeal Bersih 3.0 rally judgment

UPDATED 6.30PM High Court had dismissed the government's claim of RM122,000 against the NGO.
Free specialist clinic and legal advice on Feb 10

Free specialist clinic and legal advice on Feb 10

This is to notify that the Temple Of Fine Arts, Penang will conduct free specialist consultation and treatment at SivaSanta Derma Clinic from 7.30pm to 9pm on Tuesday Feb 10, 2015 at No 11, River Road, Penang next to River Road Tamil School.
MCA Youth wants Ismail to apologise but...

MCA Youth wants Ismail to apologise but...

No deadline and posers on him refusing to do so are regarded presumptuous.
Moody’s: 1MDB no threat to banking system

Moody’s: 1MDB no threat to banking system

This is because local banks’ exposure to the state wealth fund is collateralised, it says.
Build small dams in the upper reaches of rivers

Build small dams in the upper reaches of rivers

It is good that the government is looking into flood mitigation measures to reduce the impact of the perennial flooding in the east coast states during the North-East Monsoon. The floods are an annual occurrence and nuisance and only the intensity varies from year to year and this time it appears to have been the severest due to climate change and also because the South China Sea has become a violent and volatile region lately with natural disasters.
Thai authorities on the hunt for royal statement forger

Thai authorities on the hunt for royal statement forger

A suspect admitted sharing the letter on social media but denied creating it.
Has the padi glut in Perlis been resolved?

Has the padi glut in Perlis been resolved?

Totally different answers are given to the question by Bernas and an NGO.
Don’t forget, YOU the consumer are the boss

Don’t forget, YOU the consumer are the boss

The Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia (Awer) has been closely monitoring the development of energy prices and its impact to the Malaysian economy. Profiteering has been the biggest culprit that can be observed in the latest fuel price revision. Let’s dig deeper.
Liow's 'weak' stand on Ismail irks ex-boss

Liow's 'weak' stand on Ismail irks ex-boss

Chua raps the MCA chief for not flexing his muscles against an Umno minister.
'Pakatan meeting won't go on without Hadi'

'Pakatan meeting won't go on without Hadi'

DAP was assured that the PAS president will attend the meeting, Lim Guan Eng said.
Lawyer to produce Jakim's 'extremist' sermons

Lawyer to produce Jakim's 'extremist' sermons

Paulsen says he is left with ‘no choice’ to defend sedition charge against him.
Drop by prison for info on Daim, Anwar tells MACC

Drop by prison for info on Daim, Anwar tells MACC

UPDATED 4.50PM Anwar also denies that he is embroiled in the Umno tussle.
M’sian militant’s DNA believed found among dead

M’sian militant’s DNA believed found among dead

The FBI had offered US$5 million for the arrest of Zulkifli, a JI member.
'Bad people sending grandpa to prison'

'Bad people sending grandpa to prison'

UPDATED 4.03PM He still cuts a brave figure, but admits family's worried.
Toll from TransAsia plane crash in Taiwan rises to 31

Toll from TransAsia plane crash in Taiwan rises to 31

Taiwanese officials say this could rise further, with 12 people still missing.
MP: Ban from Sabah politically motivated

MP: Ban from Sabah politically motivated

DAP’s Teresa Kok says immigration laws misused to 'suppress and oppress'.
Anwar: With or without me, show must go on

Anwar: With or without me, show must go on

UPDATED 3.35PM 'If Pakatan is cohesive, who will lead will not be an issue.'
Using competition to bring down prices

Using competition to bring down prices

Liberalisation a must for prices to reflect costs.
Police yet to record 'busy' Ismail's statement

Police yet to record 'busy' Ismail's statement

Minister was to have his statement recorded yesterday over his FB post.
We need more Karpal Singhs and Eric Paulsens

We need more Karpal Singhs and Eric Paulsens

I have always had a soft spot for helpless strays entering my house when I was young. Mum would take a rotan and chase them out, and we would end up arguing. Being the persistent me, I would then take food from the kitchen and feed the strays.
Remove all racial tendencies in business

Remove all racial tendencies in business

The recent issue about Ismail Sabri Yaakob asking for a boycott of Chinese traders highlights the need for us to start taking the employment and awarding of contracts by businesses seriously.
Remove all racial tendencies in business

Remove all racial tendencies in business

The recent issue about Ismail Sabri Yaakob asking for a boycott of Chinese traders highlights the need for us to start taking the employment and awarding of contracts by businesses seriously.
Najib urged to walk the talk

Najib urged to walk the talk

COMMENT He should just repeal the Sedition Act, or be forced to step down.
As Pakatan sets to gather, hudud waits in ambush

As Pakatan sets to gather, hudud waits in ambush

COMMENT Despite its travails, there’s more holding it together than dividing it.
AG objects to Zaidi's judicial review bid

AG objects to Zaidi's judicial review bid

UPDATED 1.53PM He says review is academic as Zaidi has been dismissed.
Good cops, bad cops, at Penang Thaipusam

Good cops, bad cops, at Penang Thaipusam

Thaipusam is an annual event where hundreds of thousands of Tamils all around the country visit the Murugan temples to pay their vows.
Najib prefers to look stupid than hang Ismail

Najib prefers to look stupid than hang Ismail

MP SPEAKS PM foolishly holds poker face in minister's boycott urging.
Paulsen charged over Friday sermon tweet

Paulsen charged over Friday sermon tweet

The lawyer, who was charged under the Sedition Act, has been released on bail.
Hisham: MCA, MIC did not ask Ismail to quit

Hisham: MCA, MIC did not ask Ismail to quit

'What statement you want him to retract? No one asked him to resign either'.
Arm-twisting for donations hints at dried-up coffers

Arm-twisting for donations hints at dried-up coffers

FREE YOURSAY ‘Is the gov't so poor that it needs to pressure staff for cash?’
Under attack, Dr M vows to keep firing at 1MDB

Under attack, Dr M vows to keep firing at 1MDB

UPDATED 12.21PM Attacking critics, he adds, fuels suspicions all's not well in firm.
'Belakang' artist Vincent Leong gets folk to think

'Belakang' artist Vincent Leong gets folk to think

His works bring brickbats from some, but art is not created in a vacuum.   
Police sources recount their Phua bust in 2004

Police sources recount their Phua bust in 2004

EXCLUSIVE They cut the Astro cable to lure Phua and gang out of their condo unit.
‘Blame Putrajaya for high prices, not Chinese'

‘Blame Putrajaya for high prices, not Chinese'

Why blame traders when federal gov’t has ample powers, ask Pakatan leaders.
Back as Perlis mufti, Asri cycles to find the poor

Back as Perlis mufti, Asri cycles to find the poor

He traverses paddy fields and streams to deliver zakat to the needy.
The ‘wet monkeys’ syndrome in Umno

The ‘wet monkeys’ syndrome in Umno

FREE YOURSAY ‘The party is always on the lookout for scapegoats to attack.’
Isma offshoot fears ‘hedonism’ at K-Pop gig

Isma offshoot fears ‘hedonism’ at K-Pop gig

Isma’s youth outfit Pembina says no to Tae Yong’s concert this weekend.
Another Umno man walks the well-trodden path

Another Umno man walks the well-trodden path

FREE YOURSAY ‘Once a while, they have to make some racist statements.’
Ismail Sabri dismisses race furore as ‘petty’

Ismail Sabri dismisses race furore as ‘petty’

He is adamant urging for lower prices shouldn’t be eclipsed by racial remark.
Ismail Sabri, if you’re a very nice man...

Ismail Sabri, if you’re a very nice man...

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why try to instigate the Malays to boycott Chinese traders?’