Archive - 17 February 2015

Shafee goes X-rated at Umno's Sodomy II forum

Shafee goes X-rated at Umno's Sodomy II forum

UPDATED 1.57AM Red faces when Shafee described the 'foreplay'.
KJ: BN won't keep silent on conspiracy charge

KJ: BN won't keep silent on conspiracy charge

UPDATED 1.20AM BN comes out to fight Sodomy II conspiracy claims.
'No, Kidex, you missed deadline for Selangor'

'No, Kidex, you missed deadline for Selangor'

Federal's extension doesn't change Selangor's Feb 14 deadline, Rajiv says.
A tremendous boost in the well-being of children

A tremendous boost in the well-being of children

On this day, 20 years ago, Malaysia acceded to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the world’s most widely ratified human rights treaty.
‘Settle suit by sons of MH370 passenger amicably’

‘Settle suit by sons of MH370 passenger amicably’

This was revealed by lawyer Dr S Arunan, who represented the two brothers.
Works Ministry to bring Kidex issue to cabinet

Works Ministry to bring Kidex issue to cabinet

Minister Fadillah Yusof says this was aimed at seeking a solution to the issue.
Honour Nik Aziz by returning oil royalty

Honour Nik Aziz by returning oil royalty

PAS info chief Mahfuz takes a swipe against BN leaders for the posthumous respect.
MP: Boycott KR1M as it’s more expensive

MP: Boycott KR1M as it’s more expensive

Lim Lip Eng says many items at hypermarkets cheaper than at the gov’t owned stores.
Leave for review of Sarawak redelineation allowed

Leave for review of Sarawak redelineation allowed

S'wak PKR’s bid to declare EC’s exercise there null and void passes first hurdle.

Sirul mulls revealing all on Altantuya murder

Sirul mulls revealing all on Altantuya murder

EXCLUSIVE In an interview with Mkini , he reveals that he acted under orders.
Anwar DPM post - Pakatan allies zip lips

Anwar DPM post - Pakatan allies zip lips

They say 'no comment', 'not sure' and 'I don't know anything'.
2015-02-17

2015-02-17

Three Indians shortlisted for one-way trip to Mars

Three Indians shortlisted for one-way trip to Mars

Out of 202,586 applicants, only 100 hopefuls have been selected for the next round.
2014 SPM results out on March 3

2014 SPM results out on March 3

The ministry says students can obtain their results at their schools after 10am.
M'sian group threatens 'courthouse attacks'

M'sian group threatens 'courthouse attacks'

'Fireworks' would be set off in courthouses late tomorrow in protest, a man says.
Rafizi: Pakatan's death tops 'Anwar in jail' targets

Rafizi: Pakatan's death tops 'Anwar in jail' targets

UPDATED 4.30PM BN hopes people will forget the Pakatan head, he says.
PJ folk 'regret' cancellation of Kidex project

PJ folk 'regret' cancellation of Kidex project

A resident asks what are Selangor’s plans to resolve the bottleneck?
Penang NGOS join forces to hit judiciary

Penang NGOS join forces to hit judiciary

They will organise activities to criticise it over the jailing of Anwar Ibrahim.
Travelling Indonesians work around gift-giving tradition

Travelling Indonesians work around gift-giving tradition

They are finding more convenient ways to comply, or shun it altogether.
‘Revision of motor insurance part of rate adjustments’

‘Revision of motor insurance part of rate adjustments’

The adjustment would be applicable for policies purchased or renewed beginning Feb 23.
'Talks on ousting Hadi as PAS president still on'

'Talks on ousting Hadi as PAS president still on'

UPDATED 4.30PM It's still being discussed in PAS, says PasMa chief Phahrolrazi.
MIC man raps party boss for not respecting PM

MIC man raps party boss for not respecting PM

Ex-MIC treasurer-general R Ramanan blasts party chief for not attending a meet.
Rafizi: Did Putrajaya bail 1MDB out?

Rafizi: Did Putrajaya bail 1MDB out?

KINIBIZ He notes the gov't had issued M'sian Treasury Bills worth RM2.1bil.
TPPA’s final cost-benefit study to be over by June

TPPA’s final cost-benefit study to be over by June

Mustapa Mohamed says a few outstanding issues need to be resolved.
'Mosquitoes fail to siphon Anwar's spirit'

'Mosquitoes fail to siphon Anwar's spirit'

Family is pleased with how he stood firm against Shafee Abdullah.
Rafizi confirms earlier DPM offer to Anwar

Rafizi confirms earlier DPM offer to Anwar

UPDATED 2PM But the PKR veep notes that it had not been a 'genuine offer'.
Postcards the start of 'March 2 Freedom'

Postcards the start of 'March 2 Freedom'

EXCLUSIVE Nurul Nuha says this movement will push for her dad's release from prison.
Ex-AG frowns at Shafee's self-promotion

Ex-AG frowns at Shafee's self-promotion

Abu Talib also reveals that during his tenure, the AGC did not hire outsiders.
Price reduction programme to be launched on March 1

Price reduction programme to be launched on March 1

They have agreed to reduce the prices between 10 and 20pct, says Hasan.
'Letter for Phua, but no mattress for Anwar'

'Letter for Phua, but no mattress for Anwar'

UPDATED 3.20PM Azmin takes a swipe at the home minister over jail treatment.
Anwar and Shafee lock horns in court again

Anwar and Shafee lock horns in court again

UPDATED 1.45PM Anwar takes jabs while Shafee tells him 'not to play the fool'.
Anwar: I did not engage ex-KFC man as agent

Anwar: I did not engage ex-KFC man as agent

UPDATED 12.45PM He denies instructing Ishak Ismail to make a RM100mil offer.
Selangor MB passes first acid test on Kidex

Selangor MB passes first acid test on Kidex

FREE YOURSAY ‘A good start for Azmin in standing against Kidex.’
New hospital fees oppress foreign workers further

New hospital fees oppress foreign workers further

COMMENT Minimum wage is RM900, how to pay a RM1,200 deposit?
Conspiracy is conspiracy, whether legal or political

Conspiracy is conspiracy, whether legal or political

FREE YOURSAY ‘The sole purpose of nailing Anwar is because he was...’
But CJ was absent in court when Anwar spoke

But CJ was absent in court when Anwar spoke

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why not just listen to him, Chief Justice Arifin Zakaria?’
Water supply to four areas in Selangor resumes

Water supply to four areas in Selangor resumes

‘The water supply resumption status is 100pct in Sepang and Kuala Langat.’
Reveal Shafee's fees as it's from public funds

Reveal Shafee's fees as it's from public funds

MP SPEAKS Also, Shafee and Saiful no different in their desperation.               
PMO blasé on Rosmah's 'jewellery invoices'

PMO blasé on Rosmah's 'jewellery invoices'

New York Times journalists say PMO did not ask to see the documents.
Big Brother’s hand in MIC is seen as ‘disturbing’

Big Brother’s hand in MIC is seen as ‘disturbing’

COMMENT The BN chairperson should not intervene in the affairs of MIC.
Jusuf Kalla may know about Anwar DPM offer

Jusuf Kalla may know about Anwar DPM offer

COMMENT The Indonesian VP may best know but likely won’t tell.
Guan Eng vouches for Anwar's innocence

Guan Eng vouches for Anwar's innocence

Anwar asks Penangites to think of him when eating nasi kandar and cokodok.
Was Nik Aziz a middle Malaysian?

Was Nik Aziz a middle Malaysian?

The way forward is discourse and dialogue.