Archive - 10 February 2015

Something rotten in the Malaysian gov't

Something rotten in the Malaysian gov't

COMMENT The ex-PM write a long list of complaints on the state of affairs.
Nightly prison vigils for Anwar start tomorrow

Nightly prison vigils for Anwar start tomorrow

Wan Azizah says the vigils will go on for as long as people want to do it.
2015-02-10

2015-02-10

Lady Justice sodomised and abandoned

Lady Justice sodomised and abandoned

Today, Feb 10, 2015 will go down in history as the day that the once dignified Lady Justice was raped and left for dead by the Malaysian Judiciary, sacrificed at the altar of political greed and malice. Today, many Malaysians despair that our government and judiciary have plummeted into the deepest darkest depths of disgrace and ignominy. Given the facts before the court, reaching a decision such as this is beyond logic and reason. 
'Hope' cannot be jailed in Jalan Harapan

'Hope' cannot be jailed in Jalan Harapan

COMMENT For his supporters, the flame lit by Anwar cannot be extinguished.
Anwar's final message: Keep Pakatan strong

Anwar's final message: Keep Pakatan strong

He tells Pakatan leaders not to allow anyone to weaken the coalition.
Hadi uses sodomy verdict to promote syariah law

Hadi uses sodomy verdict to promote syariah law

The verdict shows that only syariah law can give real justice, he says.
PM announces set up of M'sian syariah index panel

PM announces set up of M'sian syariah index panel

Najib says it will evaluate those involved in the implementation of maqasid syariah.
PKR looks to Azizah, DAP guns for opposition chief

PKR looks to Azizah, DAP guns for opposition chief

DAP is 'interested' but may make way if Wan Azizah returns to Parliament.
Syariah Court 'losing patience' in Bekir case

Syariah Court 'losing patience' in Bekir case

Ex-wife Shahnaz wants RM100mil from Taib's son. But hearing again postponed.
Ezad Exist fined RM3,500 over drug abuse

Ezad Exist fined RM3,500 over drug abuse

Ezad was also ordered to be placed under a two-year supervision.
Bring it on, says Umno on Permatang Pauh polls

Bring it on, says Umno on Permatang Pauh polls

We've been preparing since last year, the Penang Umno chief adds.
US, Australia tick off M'sia over sodomy verdict

US, Australia tick off M'sia over sodomy verdict

UPDATED 10.57PM UN also dismayed while ICJ says wrong to ban consensual sex.
'Vindicated' Saiful wants to move on

'Vindicated' Saiful wants to move on

He is glad that the Federal Court found him to be a credible witness.
PMO's swift reaction to verdict raises eyebrows

PMO's swift reaction to verdict raises eyebrows

In minutes, statement out saying judges arrived at verdict independently.
Winners and losers in epic tussle

Winners and losers in epic tussle

ANALYSIS The battle ends and the curtain falls. Who are the winners and losers?
Apex court rejects Dr Hoogland's evidence

Apex court rejects Dr Hoogland's evidence

UPDATED 5.32PM He'd testified Anwar unable to perform alleged sex acts.
Judges leave as Anwar lashes them from the dock

Judges leave as Anwar lashes them from the dock

Among others, he accuses the judges of 'murdering' the judiciary.
Wan Azizah: This is my husband's sacrifice

Wan Azizah: This is my husband's sacrifice

UPDATED 4.20PM She says Anwar has made a sacrifice for the country's future.
Zunar nabbed for sedition over 'judiciary' tweet

Zunar nabbed for sedition over 'judiciary' tweet

UPDATED 11.31PM He is probed over a tweet related to Anwar's verdict.
Shafee: I take no pleasure as Saiful's life wrecked

Shafee: I take no pleasure as Saiful's life wrecked

UPDATED 4.50PM Lead prosecutor takes no pleasure in securing Anwar's conviction.
Sodomy conviction makes headlines worldwide

Sodomy conviction makes headlines worldwide

BBC and Al Jazeera are among int'l news outlets featuring Anwar as its top story.
Jailing likely Anwar's end but will Pakatan survive?

Jailing likely Anwar's end but will Pakatan survive?

ANALYSIS His key role has been to serve as the glue in the fractious Pakatan.
Vietnam shuts website for ‘exposing graft’

Vietnam shuts website for ‘exposing graft’

It is reported that its chief editor Kim Quoc Hoa had his press card revoked.
Muslim democrats of the world, unite!

Muslim democrats of the world, unite!

Since the end of the nineteenth century, the movement for a critical reflection on the foundations and interpretations of Islam has lost momentum, impeded by the predominance of a sclerotic, arabo-centric Islam based on an obsolete worldview and  often dismissive of non-Arab muslims.
Daim: Oil price to range between US$65-US$70

Daim: Oil price to range between US$65-US$70

He says the declining trend of crude oil prices was expected to reverse in June.
Will PM tell whole truth on 1MDB and Jho Low?

Will PM tell whole truth on 1MDB and Jho Low?

COMMENT What is Low’s involvement in the troubled subsidiary?
An open letter to Ismail Sabri

An open letter to Ismail Sabri

With all due respect, I am not here to tell you how to do your job nor am I here to criticise you - I am a firm believer that everyone is entitled to their own opinions but one must be made aware of the consequences it may bring. There is an old Arab proverb which states “Arrogance diminishes wisdom”, and as a leader much like yourself, you must be made fully accountable for the things you said and the people whom you may hurt in the process.
Body of sole Malaysian on QZ8501 identified

Body of sole Malaysian on QZ8501 identified

QZ8501 FREE The body was confirmed as that of Sii Ching Huei after DNA tests.
Anti-Kepong incinerator group down in dumps

Anti-Kepong incinerator group down in dumps

EXCLUSIVE They meet Minister Rahman Dahlan but believe project will go on.
Racism and economy make a dangerous brew

Racism and economy make a dangerous brew

COMMENT To put it simply, people can be tolerant until they are hungry.
Hanipa Maidin won't say if he was hit at PAS meet

Hanipa Maidin won't say if he was hit at PAS meet

It's reported he received blows on the back at a heated CC meet.
Katarina still languishing in Kuala Lipis Zoo

Katarina still languishing in Kuala Lipis Zoo

While imported pandas from China are given VIP treatment in Malaysia, Katarina, an orangutan who spends her days alone in squalid and deplorable conditions, is given quite the opposite treatment at the Kuala Lipis Zoo in the state of Pahang.
Can a Chinese Malaysian lead again?

Can a Chinese Malaysian lead again?

Take care with our moderate M'sian spaces.
Exco to 'work with cops' over Friday sermon view

Exco to 'work with cops' over Friday sermon view

Chong Eng had come on the radar for lambasting Jais' sermon views on rape.
‘Accept criticism if using taxpayers’ money’

‘Accept criticism if using taxpayers’ money’

FREE YOURSAY ''Jakim is not a private company. It is a public body.'
If the people have no bread, give them golf

If the people have no bread, give them golf

FREE YOURSAY ‘Who is free to play golf? People are busy cooking kangkung!’
‘Last chance for Umno to destroy its nemesis’

‘Last chance for Umno to destroy its nemesis’

FREE YOURSAY ‘Umno knows without Anwar, Pakatan will self-destruct.’
Iskandar’s land deal lacks corporate governance

Iskandar’s land deal lacks corporate governance

KINIBIZ Iskandar Waterfront’s deal with Greenland skimps on details.
MIC reverts to 2009 CWC with Palanivel as boss

MIC reverts to 2009 CWC with Palanivel as boss

Even though S Samy Vellu was in the 2009 CWC, he is not interim MIC president.
Rhyme of history to Anwar's predicament

Rhyme of history to Anwar's predicament

COMMENT Anwar has been contributor and victim of the fate that impends.
Anwar GUILTY! 5-year jail sentence upheld

Anwar GUILTY! 5-year jail sentence upheld

LIVE FREE Federal Court finds the evidence is 'overwhelming'.