Archive - 12 February 2015

She will visit Anwar at Sungai Buloh prison after Friday prayers tomorrow.

UPDATED 10.54PM He died at his home in Kota Baru at 9.40pm, says PAS info chief.

There are no signs that Kidex will fulfill the conditions set by the Selangor gov't come the Feb 15 deadline.

Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed are free after more than 400 days but case still on.

Police probing Chong Eng for saying Jais sermon on aurat feeding rape myths. 

IGP agrees that a charge of falsification is serious as it involves two ministers.

Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) expresses our grave disappointment and concern at the recent witch-hunt against individuals commenting on Anwar Ibrahim’s Sodomy II verdict. It is unimaginable that peaceful expressions by cartoonist Zunar, MP Nga Kor Ming, MP Rafizi Ramli, PKR Reformation  Movement Jingga 13’s head Fariz Musa and Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) secretary-general S Arutchelvan are treated as criminal offences by the government.

They remain his last avenues if he is also to remain as a member of Parliament.

“The horse will soon ride on,
Let’s welcome the… hang on, is it a sheep, ram or goat?
While I can’t differentiate to whom the baa or maa belongs,
At least I know that one of them has wool that makes great winter coats.”

UPDATED 7PM But it's not a bailout of a failed venture, says Shabery.

Opposition leaders unfazed by his threat of action on protesters of Anwar's jailing.

MACC urges ‘misconduct in public office’ to be an offence to stem corruption.

UPDATED 7.18PM Lip Eng offers pro bono service to MCA and urges MCA to lodge report.

Umno Youth and MCA tell ex-ambassador Malott to take his love elsewhere.

UPDATED 7.32PM Khalid Samad says seeking a pardon is an admission of guilt.

Baru Bian says cops failed to solve smuggling right under their noses.

Most countries' performance dropped, say Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

Tenaga Nasional CEO Azman Mohd describes it as a normal business practice.

Shortly after Liow Tiong Lai's protest, Ismail Sabri deletes the 'joint statement'.

MH370 FREE At the moment, there are only four vessels, says Liow.

Police say they have information of one by supporters in KL this weekend.

UPDATED 4.02PM But tenure will end 14 days after date of conviction.

UPDATED 4.08PM Known for colourful commentary, he died at IJN today.

Penang chief minister quips it should be for a year, instead of four months.

The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) notes the recent Selangor Islamic Affairs Department (Jais) Friday sermon ‘ Aurat: Antara Kebebasan dan Maruah Diri ’ (Aurat: Between freedom and dignity). One of the points made was that women should cover themselves up to avoid sexual harassment and abuse by men ( Wanita hendaklah menutup aurat supaya terhindar daripada gangguan seksual dan penganiayaan oleh lelaki yang tidak bermaruah dan bermoral ).

MH370 FREE Three are allowed into airline headquarters to meet with management.

The others are PSM sec-gen S Arutchelvan and Jingga 13 chief Fariz Musa.

UPDATED 3.50PM He cannot think of any of his policies that he would want changed.

UPDATED 3.42PM They, and fishermen, believe money is only to be spent, says Dr M.

Thai snails have anti-fungal properties necessitated by the tropical climate.

Zunar cites the PM's wife as a great inspiration for his work.

This may be short-lived as the gov’t cuts spending and GST looms.

One ex-ally says he got special treatment but another says no such thing now.

The firm intends plans to make an announcement by next week.

The skeletal remains were believed to have been cemented in a blue barrel.

UPDATED 2.08PM March 13 set for case management of suit filed 8 years ago.

UPDATED 1.41PM They'll eat humble pie, says senior lawyer Shafee Abdullah.

KINIBIZ At present, consistency or the lack of it seems to be the name of the game.

The state reps unanimously vote in favour of the pay increase.

Perdasama’s Naim says debate should not be viewed through racial lenses.

UPDATED 2.50PM Former PM says make things easy and resign if you can't deliver.

PM's answer to these 13 questions can address the pockmark on our judiciary.

UPDATED 1.22PM His policing of Twitter is stifling dissent, say foreign papers.

COMMENT It may be a mistake to say that this is the end of his political presence.

These were filed in the past three days by Ibans for insulting their religious rites.

Rafizi Ramli says Twitter-happy Khalid reminds him of his school prefects.

COMMENT From them, I have learnt that there is a right time for everything.

Ex-US ambassador rubbishes claims it undermines Malaysia's sovereignty.

They hold banners and candles outside Sungai Buloh Prison. [PHOTO]

Bernama wants Shabery Cheek to step in to assist its TV channel staff.

Penang taskforce questions Gani Patail’s silence on request for meeting.

MH370 FREE A group has arrived from China to push MAS in its search ops.

FREE YOURSAY 'Statements will be issued, then swept under the carpet.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Nothing full of wisdom coming out from five top judges.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Anwar has been known to weave magic, right in the jail cells.'