Archive - 12 April 2015

Perak's Dewan Negara condemns black protest

Perak's Dewan Negara condemns black protest

It delivered a harsh rebuke for not wearing the ceremonial dress.
Police: KitaLawan participant a 'wanted man'

Police: KitaLawan participant a 'wanted man'

He was among four, including two elected reps, arrested at the Johor rally yesterday.
Umno: Dr M-Najib feud may be campaign fodder

Umno: Dr M-Najib feud may be campaign fodder

Umno info chief Ahmad Maslan hopes BN can neutralise this at the Rompin by-election.
Seven divisions reject Mat Sabu as PAS No 2

Seven divisions reject Mat Sabu as PAS No 2

A division in Penang, where he is state commissioner, wants Tuan Ibrahim instead.
KJ agrees, no 'Kita Lawan' for Sukma

KJ agrees, no 'Kita Lawan' for Sukma

The minister says sports should not be politicised through such slogans.
Tasik Kenyir to be free trade zone next year

Tasik Kenyir to be free trade zone next year

It is expected to be fully operational by March, and will attract more tourists.
Gov't: Traders riding on GST to sabotage economy

Gov't: Traders riding on GST to sabotage economy

Ahmad Maslan says this of traders who use GST as an excuse to raise prices.
Exempt condoms from GST and subsidise them

Exempt condoms from GST and subsidise them

Condoms are levied with the goods and services tax (GST) which took effect since April 1, 2015 when they should be tax-free to encourage usage.
SPDP tells Mahathir to lay off Najib

SPDP tells Mahathir to lay off Najib

Don't just run the PM down and overlook his successes, says Sarawak party.
Why did you join politics?

Why did you join politics?

The question above should be asked every day to politicians, just as a wonder why they would do the job they do. However, it focusses purely on the opposition lawmakers.
DPM: Umno's candidate must be scandal-free

DPM: Umno's candidate must be scandal-free

Permatang Pauh pick must have good track record, reputation and education.
MP: Get 'clueless' Ahmad Maslan out of MoF

MP: Get 'clueless' Ahmad Maslan out of MoF

This after UiTM students fume when Ahmad tells them to cook to avoid GST
Not all Pakatan absentees playing truant

Not all Pakatan absentees playing truant

One left at midnight because he had to perform surgery the next morning.
MACC involvement goes a long way to help Orang Asli

MACC involvement goes a long way to help Orang Asli

There is no limit to the challenges of combating corruption. A training with 12 Orang Asli kampungs around Johor today showed just how exploited they have become within a corrupted entrenched system.  

They represented villages from  four districts in Johor, namely Segamat, Muar, Kluang And Mersing.
Dr M: No politics, I’m speaking up for Sirul

Dr M: No politics, I’m speaking up for Sirul

'Sirul was once my bodyguard, Why can’t I help him? He is going to get hanged.’
Ismail: I didn't equate Najib to Allah

Ismail: I didn't equate Najib to Allah

UPDATED 4.23PM He meant Muslims should believe an oath taken in God's name.
Many will be charged if BN loses, says Mahathir

Many will be charged if BN loses, says Mahathir

UPDATED 3.51PM Dr M ups his urging for Najib to go, lest he drags all down...
Hadi: We won’t be like IS, Taliban

Hadi: We won’t be like IS, Taliban

UPDATED 6.11PM Hadi says this when ticking off DAP for 'meddling in Muslim affairs'.
Muhyiddin non-committal on Najib's TV Q&A

Muhyiddin non-committal on Najib's TV Q&A

'Never mind,' he said when asked if he was satisfied with the PM's showing.
Locals should head Rela units, says Wan Junaidi

Locals should head Rela units, says Wan Junaidi

Deputy home minister on complaints west M'sians heading Rela units in S'wak.
Dr M: Is Jho Low part of the gov't?

Dr M: Is Jho Low part of the gov't?

UPDATED 1.47PM Former PM launches more attacks on Najib starting with 1MDB.
Support for PM not only superficial but conditional

Support for PM not only superficial but conditional

FREE YOURSAY ‘But the minute the gravy train stops, Najib will be in trouble.’
Rain fails to dampen PAS anti-GST rally

Rain fails to dampen PAS anti-GST rally

3,000 PAS members brave the storm to call for GST to be abolished.
If a 47pct win isn't gerrymandering, what is?

If a 47pct win isn't gerrymandering, what is?

FREE YOURSAY 'For the first time a minister from Umno is admitting...'
Altantuya case still sticks out like sore thumb

Altantuya case still sticks out like sore thumb

FREE YOURSAY ‘Let's face it, the problem is not going away for Najib.’