Archive - 19 March 2015

PKR veep slapped with midnight arrest warrant

PKR veep slapped with midnight arrest warrant

UPDATED 1.19AM But Tian's lawyer convinces cops not to nab him tonight.
MP: New jet buy to ensure leader's safety

MP: New jet buy to ensure leader's safety

BN's Baling MP Azeez says replacing an old plane could also help cut maintenance cost.
TBH supporters protest his interrogator's 'immunity'

TBH supporters protest his interrogator's 'immunity'

They’re indignant that one of Beng Hock’s interrogators occupies a senior position.
Ku Li expresses support for hudud in Kelantan

Ku Li expresses support for hudud in Kelantan

What is left now is implementation according to Allah's law, he said.
Gan: Shouldn't anti-hudud Dr M quit Umno too?

Gan: Shouldn't anti-hudud Dr M quit Umno too?

He lashes out at Umno man for saying MCA free to sever ties with Umno.
Penang water tariff to go up April 1

Penang water tariff to go up April 1

PAB says it is forced to do so to avoid rationing, given the high water usage.
We're with you all the way, BN leaders tell PM

We're with you all the way, BN leaders tell PM

UPDATED 5.58PM BN component party leaders pledge their support for the PM.
Pro-Umno site likens boycott row to hudud bill

Pro-Umno site likens boycott row to hudud bill

'PAS-Umno ties on hudud is like DAP and MCA ganging up on Ismail Sabri.'
2015-03-19

2015-03-19

Penang PAS shocked over DAP 'cut ties' remarks

Penang PAS shocked over DAP 'cut ties' remarks

Mujahid Yusof Rawa’s first reaction when told about the DAP remarks was ‘Wow’.
Five in MIC suspended for ‘coup attempt’

Five in MIC suspended for ‘coup attempt’

Their identity is unknown but Palanivel claims they attacked staff.
Oil prices drop, transport fares up?

Oil prices drop, transport fares up?

Humour is scant, ineptitude... not rare.
Johor sultan 'initiated' Forest City mega project

Johor sultan 'initiated' Forest City mega project

UPDATED 4.50PM This is to ensure even development in the state’s south.

Suhakam urged to hold inquiry on police

Suhakam urged to hold inquiry on police

Kita Lawan organisers say cops are gunning to cripple the activist movement.
Kelantan PAS disrespected Pakatan's agreement

Kelantan PAS disrespected Pakatan's agreement

Kelantan PAS breached agreements made by Pakatan in February and 2011.
Umno MPs at odds over hudud bill

Umno MPs at odds over hudud bill

Nur Jazlan says it's unconstitutional, but Shabery says Umno has to back it.
Myanmar jails two journalists for defamation

Myanmar jails two journalists for defamation

The military representative had complained he was misquoted in a report.
Amar: Sodomy covers necrophilia, bestiality

Amar: Sodomy covers necrophilia, bestiality

'Gay and lesbian; all those things are under the offence of sodomy.'
Week-long sit-in protest to push out IGP

Week-long sit-in protest to push out IGP

'Kita Lawan' rally organisers say 'unprofessional' Khalid needs to go now.
PKR ordered rep to abstain from hudud vote

PKR ordered rep to abstain from hudud vote

Muslims must accept hudud, but there are other priorities, says PKR.
Singapore introduces commercial solar tariff

Singapore introduces commercial solar tariff

Commercial users offered hybrid solar, conventional power deal.
'No private member's bill on hudud this sitting'

'No private member's bill on hudud this sitting'

Minister says the Parliament's programme for the current sitting is full.
'We have become like family'

'We have become like family'

Being charged over protesting the Perak coup has created a strong bond.
Pirates seize Malaysian tanker, siphon off fuel cargo

Pirates seize Malaysian tanker, siphon off fuel cargo

Around seven suspects hijacked the Singa Berlian on March 9 off Pulau Bintan.
PKR's sole rep coy on hudud bill stand

PKR's sole rep coy on hudud bill stand

Guchil state rep says he 'did not raise his hand' during voice vote.
Ministry: Only one hour notice given to MH370 kin

Ministry: Only one hour notice given to MH370 kin

PARLIAMENT They were only told an hour before the accident declaration.
Gobind wants Pakatan to act against PAS

Gobind wants Pakatan to act against PAS

UPDATED 4.21PM The DAP leader says PAS has shown ‘scant regard’ for opposition platform.
Gov't: DAP still under ROS probe

Gov't: DAP still under ROS probe

Home ministry says the probe is still on due to 'new complaints' received.
Use caution to view solar eclipse, warn scientists

Use caution to view solar eclipse, warn scientists

The public are warned against viewing the eclipse through dark glasses and video cameras.
1Malaysia initiatives finally drowned in debts

1Malaysia initiatives finally drowned in debts

The 1Malaysia slogan was supposed to be the game changer for PM Najib Abdul Razak when he took office in 2009. Najib came out with 1Malaysia slogan to win back the non-Malays who had deserted Umno/BN after the 2008 general election when for the first time BN lost their two-thirds majority and five states fell to Pakatan.
Suhakam slams cops over Nurul Izzah's arrest

Suhakam slams cops over Nurul Izzah's arrest

Suhakam schools police on importance of Parliamentary privileges.
PAS and the politics of hudud

PAS and the politics of hudud

ADUN SPEAKS PAS' greed and opportunism will cause Pakatan's break-up.
Sleep-hacking: improving your habits towards achieving better sleep!

Sleep-hacking: improving your habits towards achieving better sleep!

Most people do not actually realise they are experiencing poor sleep until it’s been going on for a few days, and by that time, your usual sleep rhythm might be off-cycle. 
Kelantan hudud bill passed unanimously

Kelantan hudud bill passed unanimously

UPDATED 3.20PM After a brief debate, the Bill was passed without any objection.
Exco: Non-Muslims can't stop us from circumcising

Exco: Non-Muslims can't stop us from circumcising

UPDATED 2.56PM Nasaruddin says they can't stop hudud implementation.
Dr M not one of the bad hats, says Khairy

Dr M not one of the bad hats, says Khairy

UPDATED 1.41PM He opines the PM was not trying to implicate the ex-PM.
Penang DAP leaders want to cut ties with PAS

Penang DAP leaders want to cut ties with PAS

UPDATED 1PM They suggest that PKR too suspend all collaboration.
Gov't aims to tighten leash on social media

Gov't aims to tighten leash on social media

PARLIAMENT Ahmad Shabery says this is in view of their increased misuse.
Kampung profiling - will longhouses be included?

Kampung profiling - will longhouses be included?

While branding the initiative as good, PKR says Sarawak shouldn't be excluded.
Umno Youth sees sabotage in triple fare hikes

Umno Youth sees sabotage in triple fare hikes

UPDATED 4.36PM Exco Ibdillah sees anti-gov't sabotage in transport fare hike.
Umno chiefs, firm file suit against news portals

Umno chiefs, firm file suit against news portals

This is over allegations made against them regarding a land deal in Penang.
Bonnie and Clyde's act reaches new heights

Bonnie and Clyde's act reaches new heights

FREE YOURSAY ‘After reading about all the abuses, I don't feel like paying GST.’
RMAF needs Aewacs but PM buys VVIP jet?

RMAF needs Aewacs but PM buys VVIP jet?

UPDATED 2.30PM Ex-pilot Zaidi says Aewacs planes could have saved MH370.
Nurul’s detention a clear act of intimidation

Nurul’s detention a clear act of intimidation

FREE YOURSAY ‘Was it necessary to keep her in the police lock-up overnight?’
PAS buried itself with hudud bill

PAS buried itself with hudud bill

FREE YOURSAY ‘They want it at all cost but without giving thought to its ramifications.’
The blind march in protest to 'save MAB'

The blind march in protest to 'save MAB'

Activists want M'sian Association for the Blind execs to go, but it denies misconduct.
In belt-tightening, Najib should lead by example

In belt-tightening, Najib should lead by example

FREE YOURSAY ‘Surely our VVIPs can make some sacrifices by switching to...’
1MDB may sell power assets as IPO backup plan

1MDB may sell power assets as IPO backup plan

The Finance Ministry is concerned that the IPO may not materialise.
Penang Gerakan hit by key resignations

Penang Gerakan hit by key resignations

Speculation is mounting regarding the party’s survival in Penang.
Umno MP: Azmin acting crazy on water deal

Umno MP: Azmin acting crazy on water deal

BN Backbenchers chief claims Putrajaya has agreed to all of MB's terms but still no go.
Lee Kuan Yew remains critically ill in intensive care

Lee Kuan Yew remains critically ill in intensive care

Lee has been in hospital with severe pneumonia since last month.
'Police dragging feet on teen paraquat case'

'Police dragging feet on teen paraquat case'

Hindraf peeved Jains and teacher still not called in over religious tussle suicide bid.
Alas, Najib is repeating Dr M's mistake

Alas, Najib is repeating Dr M's mistake

COMMENT Detaining Nurul Izzah overnight showcases gov't's vindictiveness.
Sever ties? Go ahead, Umno man tells MCA

Sever ties? Go ahead, Umno man tells MCA

Syed Ali Alhabshee says the BN ally is free to leave over the hudud issue.