Archive - 14 March 2015

New Foreign Fighters Bill to be tabled in Parliament

New Foreign Fighters Bill to be tabled in Parliament

The bill is meant to curb the entry of foreign terrorists into the country.
‘1MDB to overcome cash flow problem by year end’

‘1MDB to overcome cash flow problem by year end’

It has already used RM600mil of the RM950mil allocated by the gov't.
Kota Tinggi PAS nominates Husam for No 1 post

Kota Tinggi PAS nominates Husam for No 1 post

This came after another VP declined to accept nomination earlier this week.
Mustafa Ali: No challengers to PAS chief yet

Mustafa Ali: No challengers to PAS chief yet

Party sec-gen says no sign of anyone challenging Hadi for party president so far.
Bar mulls referring Shafee to disciplinary board

Bar mulls referring Shafee to disciplinary board

This is over the senior lawyer’s conduct as presented in a motion that was dropped.
Syabas: S’gor requests for extension on water deal

Syabas: S’gor requests for extension on water deal

Previously, the date was extended twice to Feb 9 and March 9.
Steven Thiru is new Bar Council chief

Steven Thiru is new Bar Council chief

He is picked as the chairperson at council meeting after its AGM today.
FT Ministry mulls 'blind city' recognition for Brickfields

FT Ministry mulls 'blind city' recognition for Brickfields

The request came from the Malaysian Association For the Blind.
10 Indonesian cops and military nabbed for trespassing

10 Indonesian cops and military nabbed for trespassing

They are among 27 detained for allegedly trespassing into Malaysia in Tawau.
Rafizi: I agree with Mahathir on 1MDB scandal

Rafizi: I agree with Mahathir on 1MDB scandal

The downing of ex-PM’s blog shows many interested in the issue, he says.
Two more detained as Kita Lawan arrests pile up

Two more detained as Kita Lawan arrests pile up

Activists Mandeep Singh and Adam Adli are picked up after a small rally at Sogo.
MIC can do better in GE14 with new leaders, says No 2

MIC can do better in GE14 with new leaders, says No 2

It will be able to win at least two parliamentary and two state seats in Perak.
Showdown at Bar AGM fizzles out

Showdown at Bar AGM fizzles out

G100's motion was overwhelmingly defeated, 1,194 votes to 161 votes.
‘Give me a chance’ is Adenan’s election slogan

‘Give me a chance’ is Adenan’s election slogan

He says he needed at least several years to achieve his vision for Sarawak.
CM slams kid gloves for 'Umno gangsters'

CM slams kid gloves for 'Umno gangsters'

Why state assembly intruders get light fine but peaceful rallyers detained?
Pakatan must take a firm position on Hudud Bill

Pakatan must take a firm position on Hudud Bill

Amendment Kelantan PAS proposes is re-introduction of 1993 enactment.
PM: Wrongdoers will face full weight of the law

PM: Wrongdoers will face full weight of the law

'We will not condone it, we'll fix it, we'll take action according to the law.'
Chong: House prices will definitely rise after GST

Chong: House prices will definitely rise after GST

Prices will rise as a result of the 6pct tax on building materials, says Sarawak DAP.
Bid to censure Bar chief overwhelmingly defeated

Bid to censure Bar chief overwhelmingly defeated

UPDATED 4.35PM G100 motion to censure Leong dismissed by 1,194 lawyers.
Will Thamarai Holdings settle Gatco land dispute?

Will Thamarai Holdings settle Gatco land dispute?

ADUN SPEAKS Or lies of greedy capitalists to another group of marginalised Indians?
Past home ministers, declare your letters to US

Past home ministers, declare your letters to US

MP SPEAKS If true, PM must declassify such letters Zahid claims have been written.
Najib: 'Bad characters’ not wanted in Umno

Najib: 'Bad characters’ not wanted in Umno

‘They pit us against each other, so much so our shortcomings amplified.’
'BN, Pakatan not helping curb Islamic extremism'

'BN, Pakatan not helping curb Islamic extremism'

They're not checking Talibanism that's creeping in, says G25’s Noor Farida.
Post-Kita Lawan dragnet snares DAP Youth chief

Post-Kita Lawan dragnet snares DAP Youth chief

UPDATED 6.05PM Teo Kok Seong joins growing ranks of those detained.
Zahid dodges Nurul Izzah probe, points to IGP

Zahid dodges Nurul Izzah probe, points to IGP

I may as well be police chief if I have to answer, says the home minister.
With ulama, PAS will soon be Umno subsidiary

With ulama, PAS will soon be Umno subsidiary

FREE YOURSAY 'The Talibans in the party felt it is time to take over...'
'Illegal Indonesian workers a big threat'

'Illegal Indonesian workers a big threat'

The 300,000 illegals in S'wak oil palm plantations alone worries local groups.
So BN cyber-bangangs took the shortcut?

So BN cyber-bangangs took the shortcut?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Such scams are outcomes of this culture of crookedness.’
Zahid, release the letters and shame them all

Zahid, release the letters and shame them all

FREE YOURSAY ‘Is Zahid trying to say that all ministers are crooks like him?’
Anwar’s health worrying, says Nurul Nuha

Anwar’s health worrying, says Nurul Nuha

Daughter says his blood pressure has dropped to 87/50, and he has lost 3kg.
Bar withdraws Shafee motion after injunction

Bar withdraws Shafee motion after injunction

UPDATED 11.35AM The court order is served on the Bar Council and the motion is dropped.
Religion and paraquat, both highly toxic

Religion and paraquat, both highly toxic

FREE YOURSAY ‘Teachers are in the business of teaching, not propagation.’
Clash of the Titans - Rosmah vs Mahathir

Clash of the Titans - Rosmah vs Mahathir

Finally we are arriving on to the open ring where the assault is more direct. Dr Mahathir Mohamad must be commended for his courage and steel in squarely choosing to differ with the entire entourage of Barisan Nasional leaders and followers.
Ministry denies 1MDB received loan from Ananda

Ministry denies 1MDB received loan from Ananda

It clarifies 1MBD debts were settled with part of its funds from Caymans.
Ex-envoy: Obama drunk on Najib's Kool-Aid

Ex-envoy: Obama drunk on Najib's Kool-Aid

John Malott relates how Obama was fooled by Najib's reformist image.
G25 meets sultans over ‘overzealous’ authorities

G25 meets sultans over ‘overzealous’ authorities

It however declines to disclose the number of sultans the group had met.
Dad files police report on teen's suicide attempt

Dad files police report on teen's suicide attempt

He says his son is traumatised following detention by Islamic Dept.