Archive - 9 February 2015

Ex-Padang Serai MP nabbed over '04' tweet

Ex-Padang Serai MP nabbed over '04' tweet

N Gobalakrishnan tweeted that there was collusion between the police and mobsters.
Anwar's last bow as prison looms at dawn?

Anwar's last bow as prison looms at dawn?

FREE LIVE REPORT He attends rally to mark final leg of his nationwide roadshow.
EPF not approached yet on 1MDB power IPO

EPF not approached yet on 1MDB power IPO

KINIBIZ There's a possible involvement with 1MDB's proposed listing of its power assets.
Jho Low often consulted on 1MDB, says NYT

Jho Low often consulted on 1MDB, says NYT

The paper quotes the businessman downplaying his role within the firm.
2015-02-09

2015-02-09

DAP: It's Gerakan that demolished heritage sites

DAP: It's Gerakan that demolished heritage sites

It also lists several measures that's being done to preserve Penang's heritage.
Wan Zulkiflee appointed Petronas president/CEO

Wan Zulkiflee appointed Petronas president/CEO

Wan Zulkiflee is currently Petronas COO and executive vice-president.
T'ganu imams want shops closed for Friday prayers

T'ganu imams want shops closed for Friday prayers

The state earlier ordered all supermarts closed from 12.30pm to 2pm.
'Dear Jais, aurat has nothing to do with rape'

'Dear Jais, aurat has nothing to do with rape'

Statistics show that half of rape cases in 2010 involved child victims.
Sirul yet to be brought to Aussie court, says lawyer

Sirul yet to be brought to Aussie court, says lawyer

Ex-police commando remains in legal limbo almost three weeks after his arrest.
Hisham denies linking IS with Ismail Sabri

Hisham denies linking IS with Ismail Sabri

Defence minister insists that his remarks have been taken out of context.
Appeal in Sosilawati murder case set for May 18

Appeal in Sosilawati murder case set for May 18

The court fixed five days beginning May 18 for the hearing of the appeal.
DAP nudges reluctant Azmin on NS rule

DAP nudges reluctant Azmin on NS rule

UPDATED 6.20PM Gobind says the ruling is 'a step in the right direction'.
Why protect children against their parents?

Why protect children against their parents?

The recent proposal by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry to amend the Child Act 2001 to ban caning of children had stirred quite a bit of debate among Malaysians.
MH370 victims’ wives can get sustenance from assets

MH370 victims’ wives can get sustenance from assets

MH370 FREE This is stated by the director-general of JKSM Ibrahim Lembut.
No wages, 140 Bernama TV staff told to take leave

No wages, 140 Bernama TV staff told to take leave

UPDATED 7.05 Last paid on Dec 24, they've lodged a complaint.
My Asean internship bids to begin tomorrow

My Asean internship bids to begin tomorrow

The My Asean Internship is a collaboration between the Trade and Industry Ministry and Talent Corporation Malaysia (TalentCorp) to increase awareness of Asean among youth in Malaysia. It was officially launched by the International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed on Jan 26.
Cops quiz minister over 'boycott' urging

Cops quiz minister over 'boycott' urging

Minister's statement recorded at Bukit Aman police headquarters.
'PM's urging for rakyat to play golf is ridiculous'

'PM's urging for rakyat to play golf is ridiculous'

S'wak PKR says they are battling to make ends meet, let alone take up a costly game.
Ustaz: Don't forget common enemy Umno

Ustaz: Don't forget common enemy Umno

UPDATED 4.56PM Ex-PAS veep Ahmad Awang reminds Pakatan to stop internal spat.
Gloomy prospect for Ambiga's olive branch

Gloomy prospect for Ambiga's olive branch

Political observers cite the absence of political will in both the coalitions.
Council upset over 'Quran for non-Muslims'

Council upset over 'Quran for non-Muslims'

It views the move to counter Islamophobia as uninvited propagation.
NYT: 'Inheritance' source of Najib's wealth

NYT: 'Inheritance' source of Najib's wealth

UPDATED 4.30PM Report also delves into PM and Rosmah's 'lavish lifestyle'.
Widespread flooding hits Indonesian capital

Widespread flooding hits Indonesian capital

The front lawn of the presidential palace was inundated in up to 20cm of water.
Oil firms keep up output to repay debt

Oil firms keep up output to repay debt

Basel-based BIS says they need to service debt that has risen fourfold since 2003.
Remand of suspect in UiTM student murder extended

Remand of suspect in UiTM student murder extended

Assistant registrar N Mageswari extended to Feb 16 the remand order.
Anti-Christian case still 'KIV' after nine months

Anti-Christian case still 'KIV' after nine months

Following orders from the AGC, cops have classified the case under 'keep in view'.
Zahid urges MIC folk not to drag ROS to court

Zahid urges MIC folk not to drag ROS to court

UPDATED 5.10PM He hopes disgruntled members will not retaliate at ROS.
MIC presidential elections ordered for May

MIC presidential elections ordered for May

UPDATED 5.02PM ROS last Friday ordered MIC to conduct polls for all positions.
Due diligence a must to move up in integrity

Due diligence a must to move up in integrity

In a good governance regime, conflict of interests must be avoided at all costs by all. Any public policies and government projects must be undertaken with due diligence. Engagement with experts and authorities as well as concerned citizen groups is always good.
Gerakan blasts Penang for betrayal on forests

Gerakan blasts Penang for betrayal on forests

Why isn't Pulau Jerejak still gazetted as a forest reserve, asks state youth.
PAS: Hudud sitting just to 'update' old bill

PAS: Hudud sitting just to 'update' old bill

UPDATED 5.30PM The K'tan sitting has nothing to do with DAP, it says.
PAS wants to take Sirul's mum to Australia

PAS wants to take Sirul's mum to Australia

Mahfuz says Piah Samad is worried she will never see her son again.
Dr M: Kit Siang and DAP not communist

Dr M: Kit Siang and DAP not communist

However, the ex-premier calls the DAP strongman an authoritarian leader.
MP: Will incinerator burn a hole in our pockets?

MP: Will incinerator burn a hole in our pockets?

Ong Kian Ming demands disclosure on cost, tipping fee and funding.
Ailing dad begs court for young son's citizenship

Ailing dad begs court for young son's citizenship

NRD said no to father with heart problems. High Court will decide on March 6. 
Mahathir: Accept verdict on Anwar

Mahathir: Accept verdict on Anwar

Regardless of the outcome, the public must accept the verdict, says ex-PM.
Dr M goes soft on 'boycott Chinese traders'

Dr M goes soft on 'boycott Chinese traders'

UPDATED 3.28PM The ex-premier now says Ismail's statement must be examined.
S'pore cops probe threats against PM Lee on FB

S'pore cops probe threats against PM Lee on FB

In one of the posts, the writer threatened to shoot the prime minister.
Request for sentencing submissions 'bad omen'

Request for sentencing submissions 'bad omen'

This, according to an international observer, suggests the appeal will be refused.
PAS: Sex education makes youths watch porn

PAS: Sex education makes youths watch porn

MP also claims it causes rise in teen pregnancies, children born out of wedlock.
Hatta keeps mum on anti-Hadi group's claims

Hatta keeps mum on anti-Hadi group's claims

He is accused of masterminding movement to oust party president.
CIMB to shut Australian investment banking ops

CIMB to shut Australian investment banking ops

'We have taken a long hard look at our Asia Pacific investment banking business.'
NY man tags his name in ex’s neighbourhood

NY man tags his name in ex’s neighbourhood

'He wanted his name in her face. He wanted never to be forgotten,' said police.
Resign and grow potatoes, MCA Youth tells Ismail

Resign and grow potatoes, MCA Youth tells Ismail

UPDATED 5.25PM Minister is rapped for shifting blame on graft allegations.
Start from basics to boost JB public transport

Start from basics to boost JB public transport

It is very confusing that Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai and Johor Baru mayor Abdul Rahman Mohamed Dewam have both revealed very different visions of the public transport system for the city in just one week.
Sermon shouldn't keep blaming attire for rape

Sermon shouldn't keep blaming attire for rape

ADUN SPEAKS The latest sermon by Jais is disrespectful and smacks of male bias.
Can the common Malay boycott?

Can the common Malay boycott?

I believe that we ought to look back into our history to see how we lived without all this hypocrisy and shallow politics which seems to have blinded us today.
MIC Youth: Azmin not that progressive after all

MIC Youth: Azmin not that progressive after all

UPDATED 12.04PM MB termed 'regressive' for not following NS' conversion rules.
Jakim doesn't equate religion, says Proham

Jakim doesn't equate religion, says Proham

It wants gov’t to drop charges against Paulsen and prove itself instead.
Bring up again in cabinet and then what, MCA?

Bring up again in cabinet and then what, MCA?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Apa lagi Cina mahu? The answer is: Ismail Sabri sacked’
Stormy winds of change blowing in PAS

Stormy winds of change blowing in PAS

FREE YOURSAY 'Strife between the two factions becoming more open.'
Pakatan the artful dodger

Pakatan the artful dodger

COMMENT Feuding coalition emerges from long-delayed meeting dodgy but intact.
Questions for the agri minister

Questions for the agri minister

More skeletons in its cupboards?
Talking Heads: Green Design Is Not About Putting Veggies On Buildings

Talking Heads: Green Design Is Not About Putting Veggies On Buildings

What makes a building green? It is 'alive', clean and environmentally friendly, says eco-architect Ken Yeang.
'Implement hudud and we'll see you in court'

'Implement hudud and we'll see you in court'

Gerakan Youth says Pakatan should not defer on hudud as the sitting is next month.
Chinese traders would rather have hudud than Ismail

Chinese traders would rather have hudud than Ismail

Chinese traders say unlike Umno, at least PAS doesn't mistreat Chinese.