Archive - 28 February 2015

Najib’s seven decrees to make Malays self-reliant

Najib’s seven decrees to make Malays self-reliant

He wants Malays to emerge as a race that is respected by the world.
Minister: Don’t pay service charge if service is bad

Minister: Don’t pay service charge if service is bad

10pct service charge in hotels and restaurants need not be paid post-GST.
MACC aims to increase confidence level to 70pct

MACC aims to increase confidence level to 70pct

MACC says it should be more than 80pct, like in Hong Kong.
Muslim NGO rues threats for handing out Quran

Muslim NGO rues threats for handing out Quran

UPDATED 7.35PM Recently the threats have become more serious, says MRM chief.
Special task force formed to probe death threat to IGP

Special task force formed to probe death threat to IGP

Three masked men had threatened in a video to blow up the IGP’s car and kill him.
G100 again urges Bar president to apologise

G100 again urges Bar president to apologise

This is in relation to Christopher Leong’s statement on Anwar’s conviction.
Bar president must not evade, but address issues

Bar president must not evade, but address issues

We, the G100 who have issued the press statement dated Feb 21, 2015 against Christopher Leong’s press release of Feb 11, 2015, refer to the recent press release dated Feb 26, 2015 issued by the president of the Malaysian Bar, which was entitled the ‘Bar is Pro-Rule of Law and Justice, Not Pro-Opposition or Government’.
'No need to fear hudud if you're a good man'

'No need to fear hudud if you're a good man'

A Chinese Muslim NGO emphasises that hudud is strictly applicable for Muslims only.
'Public can pressure Agong to pardon Anwar'

'Public can pressure Agong to pardon Anwar'

PKR's R Sivarasa says His Majesty has the final say on the matter.
'Two-tier healthcare reason for high costs'

'Two-tier healthcare reason for high costs'

M'sian Pharmaceutical Society dismisses the separation of roles in dispensing medicine.
Paying more at the pumps? Blame 1MDB

Paying more at the pumps? Blame 1MDB

Weak ringgit partly caused by 1MDB’s debt woes, says Rafizi Ramli.
Actor impressed with PM's future son-in-law

Actor impressed with PM's future son-in-law

They first met when visiting an old folks home in Puchong on Thursday.
Pump prices go up 25 sen from midnight

Pump prices go up 25 sen from midnight

RON 95, diesel now RM1.95 per litre (up from RM1.70), RON 97, RM2.25 (up from RM2).
'Why aren't Christians queried for proselytising?'

'Why aren't Christians queried for proselytising?'

UPDATED 6.15PM Everywhere in the world they do it, says Selangor Macma chief.
Use GST money to fund free education for all

Use GST money to fund free education for all

Ideally, especially during present times when families are faced with high cost of living conditions and living trends, the government should make education free for all citizens because  young working couples are finding it more difficult, as the days go by, to provide for their children as well for their elderly parents - or even themselves.
Homeless folk still waiting for PM’s overdue pledge

Homeless folk still waiting for PM’s overdue pledge

Lim Lip Eng says he was told none of the homeless shelters are up yet.
'To fight extremism, Najib must start from Umno'

'To fight extremism, Najib must start from Umno'

Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen tells the PM not to only pay lip service.
Zuhdi: Move to topple Hadi detected since '98

Zuhdi: Move to topple Hadi detected since '98

PAS research centre chief expects those behind it to leave and form new party.
MRT Corp awaits full post mortem report on accident

MRT Corp awaits full post mortem report on accident

They deny media reports that victim's body was crushed in yesterday's incident.
Idris’s statement bracing, and disappointing

Idris’s statement bracing, and disappointing

COMMENT His views detract from the true analysis of shortcomings.
PasMa steers clear of hudud debate

PasMa steers clear of hudud debate

Its president says their priority is for Pakatan to form a consensus on such issues.
Ayer Molek was symptom of malady

Ayer Molek was symptom of malady

COMMENT Ex-judge KC Vohrah re-opens Pandora’s Box of judicial horrors.
Sue me first, Rafizi dares Najib

Sue me first, Rafizi dares Najib

UPDATED 1.50PM He says this in response to the PM’s threat to sue Harakah.
Kit Siang: Is ex-CJ taking revenge on stalled judge?

Kit Siang: Is ex-CJ taking revenge on stalled judge?

He wants an explanation why Justice Hishamudin was bypassed.
Idris Jusoh should remove his head from the sand

Idris Jusoh should remove his head from the sand

MP SPEAKS He should stop fooling M’sians that our education is ‘world class’.
World wise before world class

World wise before world class

The university is above politics.
Time may be running out for Sirul

Time may be running out for Sirul

COMMENT He alone holds the key to the brutal killing of the Mongolian model.
Today’s dialectic: Is that dress white or is it blue?

Today’s dialectic: Is that dress white or is it blue?

'The world will be divided into two people. Blue & black, or white & gold.'
‘Umno hidden hand in plot to oust PAS progressives’

‘Umno hidden hand in plot to oust PAS progressives’

Mujahid claims Umno-backed ‘third force’ aims to mess with party polls.
Bad hair and bad heir days

Bad hair and bad heir days

It’s time the people had their day.
Threat of arrest foils Zunar's 'Ros' launch again

Threat of arrest foils Zunar's 'Ros' launch again

UPDATED 1.42PM Cops show up at bid to launch ‘Ros in Kangkung Land'.
Ex-NST boss hardly bastion of free press

Ex-NST boss hardly bastion of free press

FREE YOURSAY ‘Kadir, what about media blackout on the opposition?’
All in the family - first Rosmah, now stepson

All in the family - first Rosmah, now stepson

FREE YOURSAY ‘What a good stepfather Najib is. Rosmah must be proud of him.’
Debate will plunge profession into disrepute

Debate will plunge profession into disrepute

FREE YOURSAY ‘It is good that Bar president Leong has declined the debate.’
Penang Umno man loses post after 1MDB report

Penang Umno man loses post after 1MDB report

UPDATED 3.45PM Khairuddin sacked from his Batu Kawan vice-chair's post.
Did a ‘foreigner’ help M’sia in security work?

Did a ‘foreigner’ help M’sia in security work?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Zahid better have answers or else he has committed treason.’
PAS veteran blunts party ulamas' offensive

PAS veteran blunts party ulamas' offensive

Ulama vs ulama - ex-Perak party chief takes aim at the powerful faction.
Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek’s ‘Mr Spock’, dies at 83

Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek’s ‘Mr Spock’, dies at 83

'We return you now to the stars, Leonard,' George Takei wrote on Facebook.
‘AG has powers to commute death sentence'

‘AG has powers to commute death sentence'

This is to get around the Australian law preventing his extradition back home.
Will sixth PM survive his sixth year in office?

Will sixth PM survive his sixth year in office?

COMMENT If not handled properly, the March 8 meeting could backfire.