Archive - 15 February 2015

Cops hunting down pro-Anwar rally-goers

Cops hunting down pro-Anwar rally-goers

Police are seeking those who acted illegally, including vandalising a bus.
Police: Gang wars in Selangor won't affect safety

Police: Gang wars in Selangor won't affect safety

Police are probing two brawls involving gangsters last week, state CID chief says.
Still too soon for BN to decide on by-elections

Still too soon for BN to decide on by-elections

DPM says BN leaders have had talks, but there's no official stand.
German city cancels parade after terror threat

German city cancels parade after terror threat

The procession in Braunschweig is called off after police receive a tip-off.
New youth group to hold pro-Anwar rally in KL

New youth group to hold pro-Anwar rally in KL

UPDATED 7.43PM The demo spearheaded by party youth wings will be on March 7 and 8.
Calling future para-counsellors

Calling future para-counsellors

Women's Aid Organisation is running trainings to get help for its shelters.
Mama: Not a problem if Indonesia stops sending maids

Mama: Not a problem if Indonesia stops sending maids

The gov't and private sector could look at setting up nurseries, it says.
S'porean PM diagnosed with prostate cancer

S'porean PM diagnosed with prostate cancer

Lee Hsien Loong will undergo surgery to remove his prostate gland.
Bernama TV staff get paid, gov’t to take over, but...

Bernama TV staff get paid, gov’t to take over, but...

Private shareholders don’t want to let go, says Minister Shabery Cheek.
'Offer Anwar DPM post? Quit the drama'

'Offer Anwar DPM post? Quit the drama'

Rahman Dahlan responds to Nurul Izzah’s claim that Najib made the offer.
Nik Aziz gets Valentine's Day message in Melbourne

Nik Aziz gets Valentine's Day message in Melbourne

An electronic billboard at Bourke Street read: 'Melbourne Loves TGNA'.
T'ganu to go after 'indecent' pillion riding

T'ganu to go after 'indecent' pillion riding

No riding motorbikes with non- muhrim, or sexy clothes or cross-dressing, it says.
Subra to run for MIC presidency

Subra to run for MIC presidency

UPDATED 6PM The deputy president announces this at a packed party meet.
After Christmas, Brunei tightens rules on CNY

After Christmas, Brunei tightens rules on CNY

Lion dances not allowed around prayer times, and only the Chinese can do it.
MIC chief suspends Jaspal, Sakthivel and Mogan

MIC chief suspends Jaspal, Sakthivel and Mogan

Palanivel says he had issued letters of suspension to the trio yesterday.
Kitingan: Who's running education in Sabah?

Kitingan: Who's running education in Sabah?

He worries about the loss of Kadazandusun classes and a student's conversion.
Just join PAS, Perkasa tells Kelantan Umno chief

Just join PAS, Perkasa tells Kelantan Umno chief

Ibrahim is upset that Mustapa Mohamed wants BN to opt out of Chempaka polls.
'Muktamar now Pakatan’s last hope'

'Muktamar now Pakatan’s last hope'

Pasma chief says the passing of Nik Aziz marks the end of an era.
Now, Anwar’s fourth child steps up

Now, Anwar’s fourth child steps up

Nurul Ilham makes a short speech at a book launch organised by DAP.
'No respite for Indians if communal politics stays'

'No respite for Indians if communal politics stays'

Carl Vadivella Belle says this at a soft launch of his book ‘Tragic Orphans’.
Trouble brewing for S’wak BN over seat allocation

Trouble brewing for S’wak BN over seat allocation

SUPP and SPDP have vowed to stay put in seats they contested last round.
A supplication for one in continuous submission

A supplication for one in continuous submission

Good bye, Tok Guru, there shall ne’er be another you;
Integrity personified so true; simplicity in style through and through;
Principled man never rue, esteemed political leader - not crew;
Revered by old and members new, loved by many not few!
Dismayed at nine-month extension for Kidex

Dismayed at nine-month extension for Kidex

The Say No to Kidex (SNTK) group is dismayed that the federal government has given Kidex Sdn Bhd a nine month extension from Feb 15, 2015 to Nov 14, 2015 to fulfil the condition precedents of the concession agreement.
Charge Ambiga with contempt, says Shafee

Charge Ambiga with contempt, says Shafee

He asks AG to take action on the lawyer for suggesting the courts are part of BN.
Pakatan should seize the ‘Anwar moment’

Pakatan should seize the ‘Anwar moment’

We all know the evidence against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was not overwhelming. And neither was it conclusive. In fact, as I had said before, the evidence adduced to seek Anwar’s conviction was weak.
Gov’t must stop creating more legacy issues

Gov’t must stop creating more legacy issues

If we look at the development of housing in Malaysia, the industry is burdened by past givings of land for the establishment of populations by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and this creates legacy issues that is somehow passed on to the developers.
1MDB says Ananda’s RM2bil aid is ‘speculation’

1MDB says Ananda’s RM2bil aid is ‘speculation’

UPDATED 12.46PM Its CEO says if true, it would have been formally announced.
On V-Day, 11 couples held for ‘khalwat’ in Johor

On V-Day, 11 couples held for ‘khalwat’ in Johor

Among those detained were a 32-year-old woman and her newborn baby.
Anwar back in jail but woes mount for PM Najib

Anwar back in jail but woes mount for PM Najib

Anwar has for years represented the greatest challenge to Najib’s coalition.
Shafee calls Anwar's jailing a legal conspiracy

Shafee calls Anwar's jailing a legal conspiracy

He says if Anwar did sodomise, then the plot to get him is within the law.
Another step to Malaysia’s 'failed state' status

Another step to Malaysia’s 'failed state' status

FREE YOURSAY ‘What to do if they stick an unwanted Quran into my letterbox?’
For 'consensual' sex, five years’ jail is excessive

For 'consensual' sex, five years’ jail is excessive

FREE YOURSAY ‘Act was consensual; Saiful kept coming back for more.’
For Ismail Sabri, a case of 'bodoh sombong'

For Ismail Sabri, a case of 'bodoh sombong'

FREE YOURSAY  ‘Liow and those unhappy with Ismail, they can just go take a hike.’
Minister, we 'regret' to say you’re a racist

Minister, we 'regret' to say you’re a racist

FREE Y OURSAY ‘His statements confirmed he is a most despicable racist.’
No hope for justice, says teary Wan Azizah

No hope for justice, says teary Wan Azizah

Anwar no criminal, but a political prisoner persecuted for his beliefs, she asserts.
'Najib offered Anwar DPM post after GE13'

'Najib offered Anwar DPM post after GE13'

Nurul Izzah says PM Najib offered her dad the post, if he walked away from Pakatan.