Archive - 13 February 2015

So focus on removing rotten BN from office.

‘We will let the people make their own judgment,’ says Chong Sin Woon.

The passing of PAS' Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat is like that of the loss of a star’s shine.

The judges say thus in their 116-page written judgment made available online today.

People must explore all legal means to achieve this, says the ex-Bar Council chief.

The loan was settled in advance of the due date, says its chief Arul Kanda.

The loan was settled in advance of the due date, says its chief Arul Kanda.

Gobind answers Shafee’s claim that his father kicked off Anwar’s downfall.

Its Foreign Ministry will also address the issue during its next round of bilateral talks with Malaysia.

It was his vow to dismantle the status quo.

There are currently 30 to 40 (oil and gas) tankers sitting in Singapore

The Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) extends their condolences to the former Kelantan menteri besar Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat’s family following his untimely death.

Malaysiakini looks at the differences between his first and second convictions.

The Federal Court’s guilty verdict for Anwar Ibrahim raises many doubts and questions. There is more than meets the eye. The plaintiff, Saiful Bukhari Azlan, received the benefit of every doubt while the defendant, Anwar, was denied reasonable justice. The BN government has shown little restraint, even after sacking him from Umno in 1998.

Sarawakians cannot progress with education in federal hands, argues state PKR chief.

'They (PKR members) are getting desperate. They have no one to turn to,' he says.

It treats Sabah and Sarawak like ‘colonies', says Jeffrey Kitingan.

Development cost remained within the budget range of RM22.18bil.

UPDATED 3.30PM He denies Twitter was being used to crack down on dissent.

COMMENT PAS leader’s probity was magnetic but his literalness off-putting.

Despite Nik Aziz's passing, exco Abdul Malik Kassim says they will forge ahead.

Whales frequently strand in the shallow tidal waters off Farewell Spit.

EXCLUSIVE All we want, she says, is for Anwar's health to be not jeopardised.

His passing is no surprise. He is not healthy and is of old age, reads the post.

The defence minister notes that in the end, all of us will be meeting God.

'Fraud on dating websites has become a public nuisance to millions of users.'

COMMENT Blitz on Chong Eng raises gender mainstreaming policy, not sedition.

Dato’ Bentara Setia Haji Nik Abdul Aziz bin Nik Mat (Jan 10, 1931 - Feb 12, 2015) was a Malaysian politician and Muslim cleric. He was the chief minister (menteri besar) of the state of Kelantan from 1990 to 2013 and the mursyidul am or spiritual leader of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) from 1991 until his death in 2015.

UPDATED 4.34PM Ismail says the statement fiasco was an honest mistake.

The sale of condoms in bags of gift chocolates had raised concerns.

UPDATED 2.10PM Minister rues his FB statement is viewed as an ethnic issue.

Our hearts are saddened by the passing away of Tok Guru Nik Aziz Nik Mat. Our prayers are for his family and loved ones at this hour of their sadness.

UDATED 11.55AM He was released from the Dang Wangi lock-up at 10.40am.

Abdul Gani Patail says this is purely based on prosecutional discretion.

Long-waited history of Indians in Malaysia will spur more study, he says.

COMMENT The impact of an incarcerated Anwar is far greater than a free Anwar.

LIVE REPORT FREE For many, Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat's passing is a great tragedy.

NGOs say the new rates will stop foreigners from seeking treatment.

Lim Lip Eng raises anomalies in sodomy charge outlined by Bar Council head.

IN MEMORIAM The former menteri besar never said anything 'off the record'.

FREE YOURSAY 'We effect change by believing in the possibility of change.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Why must we look at everything through a race lens? Grow up!'

FREE YOURSAY 'Your main legacy is that nothing matters but holding on to power.'

PKR veep says the PAS spiritual leader's wisdom and courage are immortal.

COMMENT A simple man with a powerful presence. Nik Aziz will be missed.

Najib was delivering a speech at a function when told about the PAS leader's passing.

He put a stop to the attempts by some in PAS and Umno to form a unity government.