Archive - 13 March 2015

Give unrecorded leave to Sikhs for Vaisakhi

Give unrecorded leave to Sikhs for Vaisakhi

On behalf of the Malaysia National Sikhs Movement (GerakSikh) and the Sikh community, I request Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and the federal government to urge the private sectors to give unrecorded leave to Sikhs to celebrate Vaisakhi day.
‘Mahathir’s blog suspended to prevent server crash’

‘Mahathir’s blog suspended to prevent server crash’

KINIBIZ It is unclear whether the website was subjected to a DDOS attack.
Always April Fools

Always April Fools

Very bad jokes at the expense of Malaysians.
Saifuddin: Local polls won’t erode Malay rights

Saifuddin: Local polls won’t erode Malay rights

Most local councils are in Malay areas, says the ex-deputy minister.
‘Muslims advised not to play Quran-reading cassettes’

‘Muslims advised not to play Quran-reading cassettes’

Mohd Asri Zainal Abidin says this at the Behor Empiang Mosque in Kangar.
'1MDB, Rosmah will torpedo BN in GE14'

'1MDB, Rosmah will torpedo BN in GE14'

The warning comes from Dr Mahathir, claims a blogger after meeting him.
Putrajaya's GST is haram, declares PAS man

Putrajaya's GST is haram, declares PAS man

Kuala Nerus MP says GST does not fulfill the principle of Islamic taxation.
Khalid lied about water licence, says Splash

Khalid lied about water licence, says Splash

KINIBIZ ‘Khalid should be more circumspect with his sources,’ says Splash chairperson.
‘Chinese bogeyman caused PAS local vote paranoia’

‘Chinese bogeyman caused PAS local vote paranoia’

As such, the Islamic party has a terrible fear of it, thinking it is a DAP agenda.
Dr M's blog down, article critical of PM blamed

Dr M's blog down, article critical of PM blamed

The article had called for the police to probe the wealth of the prime minister.
Defend court’s dignity, G100 urges Bar Council

Defend court’s dignity, G100 urges Bar Council

UPDATED 5.35PM It's told to slam MPs who signed motion censuring judges.
‘Chinese bogeyman led to PAS local vote paranoia’

‘Chinese bogeyman led to PAS local vote paranoia’

As such, the Islamic party has a terrible fear of it, thinking it is a DAP agenda, says MP
2015-03-13

2015-03-13

‘Discworld’ author Terry Pratchett dies

‘Discworld’ author Terry Pratchett dies

'AT LAST, SIR TERRY, WE MUST WALK TOGETHER,' said the first tweet.
Poor performance by students shocks DPM

Poor performance by students shocks DPM

Billions poured in, but students not on par with developed countries.
TBH NGO to rally against MACC for 'rewarding culprits'

TBH NGO to rally against MACC for 'rewarding culprits'

Teoh Beng Hock Trust for Democracy says officers' promotions an 'ugly development'.
Shafee: Appeal against Nik Sapeia’s acquittal incompetent

Shafee: Appeal against Nik Sapeia’s acquittal incompetent

'Section 50 (2) stated that the appeal should be confined to only questions of law.'
M’sian-founded TPG set to be 2nd biggest Aussie ISP

M’sian-founded TPG set to be 2nd biggest Aussie ISP

According to AP, the deal would increase TPG’s customer base to 1.7 million.
Thieves break into DAP reps’ office in Sibu

Thieves break into DAP reps’ office in Sibu

The thieves only managed to steal an old desktop computer and a keyboard.
Zahid must show proof on support letters or quit

Zahid must show proof on support letters or quit

He must know difference between ordinary letters and his to FBI.
Royalty's Instagram page gone after 'Rosmah jibe'

Royalty's Instagram page gone after 'Rosmah jibe'

This follows her posting about expensive hairdressers.
Politicians on both sides need to overhaul mindset

Politicians on both sides need to overhaul mindset

Persatuan Hindraf Malaysia urges BN and Pakatan governments to join hands in curbing Islamic authorities.
Urgent case for pension and salary reform in M’sia

Urgent case for pension and salary reform in M’sia

MP SPEAKS We need to start paying more attention to social protection.
1MDB audit not enough, cops must enter, says Dr M

1MDB audit not enough, cops must enter, says Dr M

UPDATED 4.20PM An 'ordinary audit' is not enough, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Road fatalities - is Malay cuisine a killer, ask cops

Road fatalities - is Malay cuisine a killer, ask cops

Food consumed could be responsible for higher Malay mortality rate, say traffic police.
'How did PM's stepson afford plush condos?'

'How did PM's stepson afford plush condos?'

UPDATED 3PM Dr M wants to know how Riza Aziz can afford luxury properties.
Bad practice to hold dual portfolios

Bad practice to hold dual portfolios

The recent 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal has drawn the people attention back to the viability of our prime minister continuing to simultaneously hold the Finance Ministry portfolio.
'Defence minister should sack himself over MH370'

'Defence minister should sack himself over MH370'

Sacked RMAF pilot Zaidi Ahmad challenges Hisham for his complacency.
A company called Sapu Rakyat’s Cash

A company called Sapu Rakyat’s Cash

I have tried to follow Malaysian news as much as I could, but somehow I haven’t  heard of Sapu Rakyat's Cash International Sdn Bhd till a few hours before the time of scribbling this. Have you?
Shafee obtains injunction to stop motion on him

Shafee obtains injunction to stop motion on him

UPDATED 3.50PM Ex-parte injunction granted on motion Bar is to hear tomorrow.
Deepak gets injunction against author

Deepak gets injunction against author

Deepak Jaikishan's stops distribution of book on his deal with Bank Rakyat.
'Weakening ringgit can lead to bigger 1MDB debt'

'Weakening ringgit can lead to bigger 1MDB debt'

PJ Utara MP Tony Pua estimates debt will be closer to RM50 billion.
Game of signals in PAS’ nominations

Game of signals in PAS’ nominations

COMMENT Battling factions rely on subtle signals in prelude to PAS polls.
Jho Low must be the happiest victim in crossfire

Jho Low must be the happiest victim in crossfire

FREE YOURSAY ‘You swim with the sharks, so why so surprised when bitten?’
1Malaysia - now vomiting

1Malaysia - now vomiting

Stopping our country from going to the dogs.
Lynas blames Kuantan refinery for losses

Lynas blames Kuantan refinery for losses

The firm is reviewing its operations and making changes to its debt pacts.
PetroSaudi decries 'illicitly obtained' emails

PetroSaudi decries 'illicitly obtained' emails

UPDATED 12.44PM It says flak ‘inaccurate’ but doesn't deny leaked emails.
Hanipa Maidin: Ulama faction a problem for PAS

Hanipa Maidin: Ulama faction a problem for PAS

Because, says the Sepang MP, many in its ranks fall for Umno's 'hudud trap'.
Hasty RM950mil for 1MDB clear bailout, says Rafizi

Hasty RM950mil for 1MDB clear bailout, says Rafizi

UPDATED 12.40PM 'Conflicting statements between 1MDB and cabinet a sign.'
High Court fixes Saiful vs Anwar for August

High Court fixes Saiful vs Anwar for August

UPDATED 10.25AM Saiful’s defamation suit hearing set to begin.
Why are 1MDB’s Cayman funds parked in S’pore?

Why are 1MDB’s Cayman funds parked in S’pore?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Since this involves bringing back the money, why would BNM object?’
Anwar's jailing - White House 'disappointed'

Anwar's jailing - White House 'disappointed'

White House raises ‘serious concerns’ about Malaysian rule of law and judiciary.
Zahid’s logic - two wrongs make a right

Zahid’s logic - two wrongs make a right

FREE YOURSAY ‘Puah is the type of men you are supposed to send to jail.’
Moving forward - a simple formula for Pakatan

Moving forward - a simple formula for Pakatan

COMMENT The way forward is for the Pakatan leadership to drop PAS.
No dilly-dallying for report against Nurul Izzah

No dilly-dallying for report against Nurul Izzah

Cops act within 24 hours after report lodged by Zulkifli Noordin.
Red faces for BN fans in White House petition

Red faces for BN fans in White House petition

FREE YOURSAY ‘Not only they cheat inside (Malaysia), they dare to do so outside.’
'Backing for Hadi unbecoming of spiritual leader'

'Backing for Hadi unbecoming of spiritual leader'

Hanipa says he shouldn’t be propping Hadi to remain as PAS chief.
Wounded tiger, crouching Zahid

Wounded tiger, crouching Zahid

COMMENT ‘If you rile a tiger up, expect it to bare its fangs and claws.’
Damansara Perdana folk’s open letter to MB Azmin

Damansara Perdana folk’s open letter to MB Azmin

I’m writing this letter in support of the movement to stop Dash cutting into Damansara Perdana and affecting the lives of over 20,000 residents here when the highway is not accessible to the residents here. It will bring them no benefits but will harm them immensely.