Archive - 7 February 2015

Man arrested over shooting at S’wak minister's house

Man arrested over shooting at S’wak minister's house

The man, who has links with local secret societies, was arrested in Sibu.
EPF declares 6.75pct dividend, highest since 1999

EPF declares 6.75pct dividend, highest since 1999

The EFP dividend in 1999 was 6.84pct, while 2013 was 6.35pct.
1MDB calls off RM8.4bil sukuk for power project

1MDB calls off RM8.4bil sukuk for power project

Sources say it has called off plans to sell up to RM8.4bil of Islamic bonds.
Kurup backs NS ‘divorce before convert’ proposal

Kurup backs NS ‘divorce before convert’ proposal

'The proposal will provide the best solution on religion conversion issue.'
Anwar: No amount of money can buy me

Anwar: No amount of money can buy me

He fires up the crowd in his home state, Penang, ahead of the judgment.
Police to call up Gobala over Twitter claims

Police to call up Gobala over Twitter claims

'Some Penang Indian police officers are strongly backing the 04 gang..."
Can Pakatan reunite before national reconciliation?

Can Pakatan reunite before national reconciliation?

It comes at a time when the opposition coalition appears least prepared.
MCA insists on apology from Ismail Sabri

MCA insists on apology from Ismail Sabri

Ong also slams DAP for pointing its gun at MCA over the controversy.
'Kelantan's priority is flood recovery, not hudud'

'Kelantan's priority is flood recovery, not hudud'

UPDATED 6.15PM Yet, PAS MP Mujahid doesn't know if his party shares his view.
Conflicting claims on 1MDB's RM3bil in Caymans

Conflicting claims on 1MDB's RM3bil in Caymans

Rafizi wants BNE to act on the elusive funds, now said to be still offshore.
Stop misleading, show us proof, DAP tells Masidi

Stop misleading, show us proof, DAP tells Masidi

I was so disappointed when I read the statement by Sabah’s Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Masidi Manjun who tried to mislead the public and twist the facts by saying that DAP is “inciting hatred to disunite the people”.
Discuss ‘divorce before convert’ with ulama

Discuss ‘divorce before convert’ with ulama

‘Decision should not be made hastily because it will affect existing cases.’
Chow repudiates FB page urging him to be CM

Chow repudiates FB page urging him to be CM

An attempt to sow discord between DAP sec-gen and his Penang party chief.
Longtime caretakers told to leave Kuching cemetery

Longtime caretakers told to leave Kuching cemetery

After living there for 60 years, family says they have two weeks to move out.
Negri Sembilan conversion law a 'welcome start'

Negri Sembilan conversion law a 'welcome start'

COMMENT It's not just NS, but all the states of Malaysia need their laws reviewed.
G25 rep: I'm a Muslim, but I don't want hudud

G25 rep: I'm a Muslim, but I don't want hudud

UPDATED 5.11PM 'PAS does a great disservice to Malays if they apply it.'
Nur Jazlan disappointed by Najib's weak stand

Nur Jazlan disappointed by Najib's weak stand

UPDATE 4.56PM 'Najib should have put his foot down over the posting.'
For rakyat’s sake, Ambiga pleads for truce

For rakyat’s sake, Ambiga pleads for truce

Government, opposition and civil society should set aside their differences.
'Umno to stay in power, but PMs will come and go'

'Umno to stay in power, but PMs will come and go'

UPDATED 4.15PM Pulai MP Nur Jazlan says the rakyat waits for an honest leader.
Abim opposes Negri's 'divorce then convert' idea

Abim opposes Negri's 'divorce then convert' idea

UPDATED 6.35PM It says the civil process will delay conversion to Islam.
Militants vs terrorists, difference is in means

Militants vs terrorists, difference is in means

COMMENT Terms are used interchangeably to describe two distinct groups.
'PM's presence at Thaipusam event not against Islam'

'PM's presence at Thaipusam event not against Islam'

Jakim director-general says there's also no issue with Najib having worn a 'kurta'.
President Jokowi leaves Malaysia for Brunei

President Jokowi leaves Malaysia for Brunei

M'sia is the first country visited by the Indonesian president since he took office.
No tolls for Sarawak part of Pan-Borneo Highway

No tolls for Sarawak part of Pan-Borneo Highway

The works minister says negotiations for the Sabah route are ongoing.
Blogger pays S$29k for defaming Singapore PM

Blogger pays S$29k for defaming Singapore PM

He may have to pay S$250,000 at least to finally settle the case.
I'm no schoolboy, says defiant Hadi

I'm no schoolboy, says defiant Hadi

'It is up to me to attend (the Pakatan council meeting) or not.'
Hisham dodges questions on Ismail's FB remarks

Hisham dodges questions on Ismail's FB remarks

UPDATED 3.54PM He didn't answer if all in BN accepts the cabinet's stand.
Indonesia must stop executions

Indonesia must stop executions

Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture (Madpet) is disturbed by the recent execution of six persons in Indonesia in January 2015, and the possibility that many more will be executed in the near future.
CM slams 'criminal and barbaric' mosque attack

CM slams 'criminal and barbaric' mosque attack

It's the third time this year where Penang places of worship have been attacked.
Minister to finally meet cops over boycott remark

Minister to finally meet cops over boycott remark

UPDATED 1.22PM Probe over his FB posting will proceed as Joko departs.
M’sia ‘at risk’ as household debt ratio exceeds US’

M’sia ‘at risk’ as household debt ratio exceeds US’

Rates are higher than US and UK, making it vulnerable, says McKinsey.
Maliesia revisited

Maliesia revisited

Umno-BN has given the nation a bad name.
Hadi Awang, the incredible sulk

Hadi Awang, the incredible sulk

COMMENT Better a surly Hadi at Sunday’s Pakatan meeting than an absent one.
'Gov't has vouched for Malaysiakini's integrity'

'Gov't has vouched for Malaysiakini's integrity'

FREE YOURSAY ‘Putrajaya forgets itself. It is not a law unto itself.'
Why stop Zaidi from having his day in court?

Why stop Zaidi from having his day in court?

FREE YOURSAY ‘If AG is right, dismissed employees can’t apply for judicial reviews.’
Adamant Ismail insists FB post taken ‘out of context’

Adamant Ismail insists FB post taken ‘out of context’

Embattled minister argues critics should not ‘racialise’ his FB comment.
NS conversion law good, but needs fine-tuning

NS conversion law good, but needs fine-tuning

FREE YOURSAY 'It looks like a good idea but several issues should be sorted out.'
The ‘kingpin’ who is not oppressing Malays

The ‘kingpin’ who is not oppressing Malays

FREE YOURSAY ‘I'm sure Phua is ready to sign a book-and-movie deal and retire.’
New-gen Orang Asli fight all odds to improve

New-gen Orang Asli fight all odds to improve

'I was ridiculed, so I proved them wrong' says one of his battles for education.
10 reasons why Indians beat their wives... in chess

10 reasons why Indians beat their wives... in chess

SATIRE ‘I lumped all Indians into one group but we fellows are a finicky lot.’
MCA becomes roadkill as Umno veers right

MCA becomes roadkill as Umno veers right

COMMENT It is in no position to make demands. To do that would invite trouble.
Bersih urges objectors to turn up heat on EC

Bersih urges objectors to turn up heat on EC

'This may force EC to accept changes that address gerrymandering.'