Archive - 6 February 2015

Cops detain man over hurling of pork at mosque

Cops detain man over hurling of pork at mosque

The man, in his 40s, was detained by members of the mosque congregation.
Penang mulls following Negri’s ruling for converts

Penang mulls following Negri’s ruling for converts

Meanwhile, NGOs often at odds in custody battles, agree it is a step forward.
Proton to help develop Indonesian national car

Proton to help develop Indonesian national car

Under the MOU, a six-month feasibility study will be conducted.
Jakim denies urging ban of Instagram account

Jakim denies urging ban of Instagram account

The statement purportedly urged a ban of ‘The Rich Kids of Malaysia’ Instagram account.
Sirul extradition a long process, admits IGP

Sirul extradition a long process, admits IGP

UPDATED 7.50PM He says the matter involves the courts and would take time.
Salary delays leave RTM temps in the lurch

Salary delays leave RTM temps in the lurch

Some have resorted to work in fast-food outlets while one is selling coconuts.
Pilot’s body found still clutching controls

Pilot’s body found still clutching controls

The pilot has been identified by TransAsia as 42-year-old Liao Chien-tsung.
Suit against film-makers to be heard from Oct 19

Suit against film-makers to be heard from Oct 19

Elias Idris alleged that many similarities could be found between the novel and the film.
Twitter search on Google may begin soon

Twitter search on Google may begin soon

The agreement will make its 140-character updates more searchable online.
The Edge boss serves Jho Low notice over attacks

The Edge boss serves Jho Low notice over attacks

UPDATED 6PM Tong alleges Low is responsible for ringgit allegations.
Mains bold for doing what federal gov't should

Mains bold for doing what federal gov't should

Civil law should have been changed to allow Muslim convert to get a divorce.
MCA points out loophole in NS conversion ruling

MCA points out loophole in NS conversion ruling

Gan Ping Sieu points out that one can still register conversion in other states.
Firm linked to Najib's ex-aide 'infringing patent'

Firm linked to Najib's ex-aide 'infringing patent'

The KL High Court had ruled in favour of China-based Nuctech Company Ltd.
2015-02-06

2015-02-06

Chua: Gov’t has nothing to do with service charge

Chua: Gov’t has nothing to do with service charge

The deputy minister says the service charge was levied by businesses.
Islamic rules at Mara schools worry Dayak parents

Islamic rules at Mara schools worry Dayak parents

They fear non-Muslim students will be unduly influenced by such regulations.
'For Umno, nothing to lose if Chinese offended'

'For Umno, nothing to lose if Chinese offended'

PKR veep claims Umno believes it has more to gain by running down Chinese.
Ngeh to sue Ismail over 'anti-Islam' slur

Ngeh to sue Ismail over 'anti-Islam' slur

The deadline to apologise has expired and Ngeh is going ahead with his suit.
Guan Eng: How can Sabah ban a good woman?

Guan Eng: How can Sabah ban a good woman?

Teresa Kok challenges Sabah to prove that she will cause ‘public disorder’.
Come clean on 1MDB RM2bil due, gov't told

Come clean on 1MDB RM2bil due, gov't told

UPDATED 3.34PM The public should be told if debt has been paid by deadline, says Pua.
Ismail knows what to do, says 'under fire' Liow

Ismail knows what to do, says 'under fire' Liow

UPDATED 5PM The MCA boss, however, does not elaborate on what's to be done.
Why not Datuk Seri Bruce Lee next?

Why not Datuk Seri Bruce Lee next?

We must be wiser in identifying patriots.
Can PM live up to Negri's conversions initiative?

Can PM live up to Negri's conversions initiative?

The state displays forward-thinking with new rules for Islamic conversions.
Speeding motorist tells cops he was going for fast food

Speeding motorist tells cops he was going for fast food

Victoria state police said he was pulled over after clocking 186kph on a 100kph freeway.
More bodies recovered from Taiwan crash site

More bodies recovered from Taiwan crash site

Two of the bodies were found about 100 metres downstream from the crash site.
Time has come for PKR’s ‘Indonesian’ moment

Time has come for PKR’s ‘Indonesian’ moment

COMMENT It’s well nigh time for PKR to tell PAS about an apotheosis.
'Graft about lack of integrity, not SOP'

'Graft about lack of integrity, not SOP'

MACC bemoans the general lack of honesty among some civil servants.
Sarawak minister's house shot at yet again

Sarawak minister's house shot at yet again

Gunmen also fired shots at See Hua Group's printing plant in Sibu.
When did PAS muktamar ever oppose third vote?

When did PAS muktamar ever oppose third vote?

MP SPEAKS Dismantling myths weaved about local elections.
Azmin mum on PAS' hudud bill

Azmin mum on PAS' hudud bill

UPDATED 1.13PM He will wait until Pakatan's council meeting on Sunday.
Wait for vote backlash over 'Chinese traders'

Wait for vote backlash over 'Chinese traders'

COMMENT Who would not ‘wait’ for the right time to cast a protest vote?
Negri tells converts to dissolve marriage first

Negri tells converts to dissolve marriage first

Non-Muslim couples in Negri Sembilan must divorce before either converts to Islam.
EC, be fair in reviewing polls boundary objections

EC, be fair in reviewing polls boundary objections

COMMENT Sarawak voters must have full facts about review of constituency maps.
Not all Chinese are rich and industrious

Not all Chinese are rich and industrious

FREE YOURSAY ‘For one Chinese millionaire..., a thousand have fallen.’
Barred from covering Jokowi, despite PMO pass

Barred from covering Jokowi, despite PMO pass

Malaysiakini barred despite PMO security chief having signed the special pass.
PM's leniency will hurt BN, warns ex-MCA VP

PM's leniency will hurt BN, warns ex-MCA VP

Gan Ping Sieu says Najib’s refusal to fry Ismail Sabri could be 'deadly blow' to BN.
Apology’s better than turning, twisting, spinning

Apology’s better than turning, twisting, spinning

FREE YOURSAY ‘It will show your humility and people will respect you more.’
Najib, your 1Malaysia is an odious farce

Najib, your 1Malaysia is an odious farce

FREE YOURSAY ‘The 1M’sia badge you wear is nothing more than double-talk.’
So Ismail Sabri is more powerful than Najib

So Ismail Sabri is more powerful than Najib

FREE YOURSAY ‘Is Ismail so important that PM has to do his bidding?’
Dear PM, your citizens are not illiterate

Dear PM, your citizens are not illiterate

COMMENT There is no need to add depth to a fairly straightforward statement.
Whatever the verdict, there is no going back

Whatever the verdict, there is no going back

COMMENT Whether he goes to prison or not, Anwar already has won.
IGP: Probe to proceed despite PMO's statement

IGP: Probe to proceed despite PMO's statement

PM’s Office's stand will not stop police questioning of Ismail Sabri.