Archive - 24 February 2015

Wealth talk taints dad's name, say Najib's brothers

Wealth talk taints dad's name, say Najib's brothers

UPDATED 10.31PM PMO told the NYT that Najib has a 'legacy of family assets'.
Taxpayers can start e-Filing on March 1

Taxpayers can start e-Filing on March 1

The IRB advises all to file their tax returns soon and avoid any last minute difficulties.
Kit Siang mocks IGP for forming 'sedition unit'

Kit Siang mocks IGP for forming 'sedition unit'

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang thinks the IGP has an obsession with sedition.
PKR to go on 60-stop roadshow for Anwar

PKR to go on 60-stop roadshow for Anwar

But Gerakan wonders if this is a diversion to the hudud impasse.
Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles for rectification work

Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles for rectification work

An issue with the rubber seal of the engine compartment was discovered.
Small fires will not cause haze, says DOE

Small fires will not cause haze, says DOE

These small fires were mostly caused by cigarette butts discarded in landfill areas.
'We won’t rank worst if EC did what parliament told'

'We won’t rank worst if EC did what parliament told'

PKR wants EC to explain to parliament if it implemented PSC recommendations.
Mediator Jusuf should shed scruples on  DPM offer

Mediator Jusuf should shed scruples on DPM offer

COMMENT The Indonesian veep played go-between in Najib-Anwar pantomime.
Anwar's family files for royal pardon

Anwar's family files for royal pardon

UPDATED 8.43PM The speaker says Anwar remains MP until the Agong replies.
Zuraida: Let's all pray Rosmah changes her ways

Zuraida: Let's all pray Rosmah changes her ways

She says this of Rosmah's revelation yesterday that her hairdo costs RM1,200.
2015-02-24

2015-02-24

'DAP's top two should quit if hudud bill passed'

'DAP's top two should quit if hudud bill passed'

Gerakan Youth says Kit Siang and Guan Eng duped voters that PAS is for 'all'.
‘Raid on clinic in Permatang Pauh had no political motive’

‘Raid on clinic in Permatang Pauh had no political motive’

Health DG says the raid was conducted following complaints from the public.
Putrajaya 'nay' to Justice Hishamudin's elevation?

Putrajaya 'nay' to Justice Hishamudin's elevation?

The powers-that-be may be unhappy with his rulings. Is that why he is sidelined?
Terengganu mulls Friday prayers rule for Muslims

Terengganu mulls Friday prayers rule for Muslims

MB Ahmad Razif says those violating the rule would be sent for counselling.
PAS won't bar PasMa members from polls

PAS won't bar PasMa members from polls

PAS members are free to join any NGO they want, says PAS' polls chief.
NGOs seek to meet Zahid in bid to oust IGP

NGOs seek to meet Zahid in bid to oust IGP

They condemn the spate of sedition arrests post-Anwar's Sodomy II trial.
Politicians’ support letters prompt show-cause letters

Politicians’ support letters prompt show-cause letters

Heads of depts in the civil service are reprimanding staff who use ‘influence’.
2014 STPM results out on March 2

2014 STPM results out on March 2

A total of 42,854 candidates sat for the examination at 756 centres.
Two youths charged with murder of cop’s wife

Two youths charged with murder of cop’s wife

Four youths had been remanded to assist in investigations into the case.
Jamil Khir: Don’t make wild 'qazaf' accusations

Jamil Khir: Don’t make wild 'qazaf' accusations

UPDATED 2.45PM Study the law before accusing anyone of making allegations.
DPM: Umno okay with 'smart Shafee' roadshow

DPM: Umno okay with 'smart Shafee' roadshow

Muhyiddin says it's Shafee's right to speak on role as Sodomy II prosecutor.
Perlis mufti backs PAS-Umno unity

Perlis mufti backs PAS-Umno unity

Asri says it can enhance healthy competition between the gov't and Pakatan.
Microsoft launches affordable smartphone

Microsoft launches affordable smartphone

KINIBIZ Microsoft announces the launch of the Nokia 215 today.
'Selangor-federal water deal is under threat'

'Selangor-federal water deal is under threat'

UPDATED 3.15PM State panel says 'gentleman’s pact' has been breached.
Cops seem very keen in policing the politicians

Cops seem very keen in policing the politicians

MP Nga Kor Ming may the next person to be hauled up by the police for typing something on the social media i.e. Facebook or Twitter that the inspector-general of police is keeping a close watch on. As all this happens, those who need to be policed are wandering free going about their daily acts of terror and theft in the name of gangland rivalry and ‘territories to be protected’.
DPM plays down Anwar offered No 2 post claim

DPM plays down Anwar offered No 2 post claim

UPDATED 2PM He says he was unaware of claim until he read it in the papers.
1MDB bonds trade like junk, investors edgy

1MDB bonds trade like junk, investors edgy

The company said last week it won’t undertake any new investments.
PAS veep: Marriage with Umno won't happen

PAS veep: Marriage with Umno won't happen

There are far too many bad memories of Umno, says Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.
Public varsities worse than private ones?

Public varsities worse than private ones?

MP SPEAKS Foreign students in a country never a sign of quality of education.
The judiciary must not fear or resent public criticism

The judiciary must not fear or resent public criticism

Lawyers for Liberty views with extreme concern the widespread use of the Sedition Act and Penal Code to stifle public criticism and protest against the recent Federal Court verdict convicting Anwar Ibrahim.
1MDB is still in serious financial distress

1MDB is still in serious financial distress

MP SPEAKS It reportedly needs a further RM3bil from the Finance Ministry.
MIC takes ROS to court over party polls

MIC takes ROS to court over party polls

The judicial review application was filed yesterday at the KL High Court.
Anwar not seeking pardon, keeps review option open

Anwar not seeking pardon, keeps review option open

Seeking a royal pardon will imply that Anwar is admitting to committing sodomy.
Unshackle unions to tackle human trafficking

Unshackle unions to tackle human trafficking

COMMENT 'Workers still exploited because they can no longer speak out.'
Pakatan’s Mexican standoff

Pakatan’s Mexican standoff

COMMENT PAS and DAP contend it’s the other who should ship out but won’t.
EC: Redelineation in Sarawak to go on

EC: Redelineation in Sarawak to go on

This is despite urgings by Bersih to halt it pending a judicial review bid.
PAS woefully inept in handling Sirul PC

PAS woefully inept in handling Sirul PC

FREE YOURSAY ‘It’s not that easy to do teleconference with a detained person.’
Hey Jude, don't make it bad

Hey Jude, don't make it bad

FREE YOURSAY ‘What made you suddenly concerned about telling the truth?’
Rafizi brushes off Pereira as 'not credible'

Rafizi brushes off Pereira as 'not credible'

He says the police officer has a record of not following procedures.
RM1,200 for hairdo when minimum wage is RM900

RM1,200 for hairdo when minimum wage is RM900

FREE YOURSAY ‘Which common housewife gets ‘home service’ for hair colouring?’
Leaked tapes underscore deep discord in PAS

Leaked tapes underscore deep discord in PAS

This sets the tone for its muktamar in June which will be electing new office bearers.
ABC for Malaysians?

ABC for Malaysians?

Do we tolerate graft to avoid inconvenience?