Archive - 13 April 2015

Exotic Malaysian culture takes centre stage in Paris

Exotic Malaysian culture takes centre stage in Paris

Malaysia Cultural Week explodes central Paris in a multitude of sounds and colours.
Package with grenade in it found at petrol kiosk

Package with grenade in it found at petrol kiosk

It was in the men’s toilet and police are examining the CCTV recording there.
Dragging sitting to 4am unhealthy, says Nancy

Dragging sitting to 4am unhealthy, says Nancy

The minister wants a parliamentary select committee to faciilitate finalising bills.
PAS: M'sia should emulate Singapore's alcohol law

PAS: M'sia should emulate Singapore's alcohol law

As an Islamic country with a Malay Muslim majority, we should look seriously into this, it says.
2015-04-14

2015-04-14

Be nice, sit out Rompin, BN tells PAS

Be nice, sit out Rompin, BN tells PAS

Adnan reminds PAS that BN didn't contest the Chempaka by-election.
Umno Youth satisfied with PM's explanation

Umno Youth satisfied with PM's explanation

The explanations were more in-depth compared with the TV3 interview.
Khairy's men give Najib rock star treatment

Khairy's men give Najib rock star treatment

Umno Youth leaders hoist the boss while chanting 'lawan tetap lawan'.
Tickets sold to two alleged suicide bombers

Tickets sold to two alleged suicide bombers

UPDATED 7.29PM Travel agent said two men paid RM7,040 for return tickets.
I know I'm alone, says Mahathir

I know I'm alone, says Mahathir

UPDATED 7.23PM He also takes a dig at Najib over the 'I Love PM' campaign.
Dr M: Those who don't back Najib are threatened

Dr M: Those who don't back Najib are threatened

UPDATED 6.36PM Though not explicit, he is believed to be referring to his son.
PAS: We'll support Pakatan in P Pauh

PAS: We'll support Pakatan in P Pauh

Mohamad Sabu will lead the charge in Permatang Pauh, Tuan Ibrahim in Rompin.
Penang Umno wants PAC to probe 1MDB, backs PM

Penang Umno wants PAC to probe 1MDB, backs PM

UPDATED 6.05PM Penang Umno says it will not back the PM blindly.
Gov't urges health officers on duty at prisons

Gov't urges health officers on duty at prisons

Deputy Minister Wan Junaidi urges at least two senior health official per prison.
2015-04-13

2015-04-13

Rep: Mukhriz torn between father and leader

Rep: Mukhriz torn between father and leader

Kedah Umno will only reveal whether they support the PM on April 24.
Hadi opponents want Ahmad as new PAS president

Hadi opponents want Ahmad as new PAS president

Ahmad saved PAS in 2008 and can unite Pakatan Rakyat, supporter says.
Time is gold, says minister defending jet buy

Time is gold, says minister defending jet buy

Mustapa Mohamed says Najib is a good leader and should be supported.
'Don't know Altantuya' not enough, says Zaid

'Don't know Altantuya' not enough, says Zaid

People want to know who ordered the hit, not whether PM knows her.
Hundreds targeted in Asia for illegally sharing movie

Hundreds targeted in Asia for illegally sharing movie

The scale of the crackdown has been unprecedented, identifying over 500,000 worldwide.
Hudud must be debated rationally by all M'sians

Hudud must be debated rationally by all M'sians

COMMENT It's not question of Dewan majority or that it's a Muslim issue.
Sabah MCA’s Wilfred Yong sworn in as senator

Sabah MCA’s Wilfred Yong sworn in as senator

Yong has served as the National MCA Youth vice-chairperson for five years.
Invoke Section 37 and purchase PKNS field

Invoke Section 37 and purchase PKNS field

The Coalition of Good Governance (CGG) registers its concerns to the state government of Selangor and the state corporation, PKNS, on the recent news that the development of the PKNS Complex in Kelana Jaya is still being pursued.
Najib to meet Umno Youth amid Dr M's salvos

Najib to meet Umno Youth amid Dr M's salvos

KJ, who twice called on PM to respond, will lead the Umno Youth delegation.
Wan Junaidi: Police may probe Dr M discreetly

Wan Junaidi: Police may probe Dr M discreetly

UPDATED 3.17PM Deputy home minister says this is to give the ex-PM due respect.
Give workers a choice on age limit, Cuepacs tells EPF

Give workers a choice on age limit, Cuepacs tells EPF

Azih Muda hopes the current age limit is maintained for workers.
'A vote for Umno is a vote for GST, 1MDB'

'A vote for Umno is a vote for GST, 1MDB'

So says Penang CM Lim Guan Eng of the Permatang Pauh by-election.
SUPP stunned by UPP’s claim of four seats

SUPP stunned by UPP’s claim of four seats

Expelled group claims CM Adenan Satem gave nod to its picks for state polls.
AirAsia to list Indonesia and Philippines units

AirAsia to list Indonesia and Philippines units

The plan for both IPOs will depend on getting the respective board approvals.
Not all pensioners show support for PM at launch

Not all pensioners show support for PM at launch

They were urged to stand up to show their support for Najib but not all do so.
Chong Wei returns home from doping hearing

Chong Wei returns home from doping hearing

The former world number one says he faces a three week wait for the verdict.
Sosma accused 'recruiting for Syria attack'

Sosma accused 'recruiting for Syria attack'

Prosecution claims he is a member of the ‘Tanzim al-Qaeda Malaysia’.
Dr M unleashes the kraken on Umno?

Dr M unleashes the kraken on Umno?

COMMENT Dr M has opened a can of worms by admitting that Umno is corrupt.
Pota and Sedition Act - the week of outrage

Pota and Sedition Act - the week of outrage

MP SPEAKS All these point to a gov't that is desperate to stay in power.
'Important bills need sufficient debate time'

'Important bills need sufficient debate time'

Pota and Sedition bills should be debated properly and given sufficient time.
Ahmad Maslan: Can't afford Rolex, only Swatch

Ahmad Maslan: Can't afford Rolex, only Swatch

Deputy finance minister says FB photos of him wearing one are fake.
Senator: Some seek vendetta against Najib

Senator: Some seek vendetta against Najib

UPDATED 4.01PM Jaspal Singh says they refuse to accept the PM's answers.
'Private varsities need overhaul to stop collapse'

'Private varsities need overhaul to stop collapse'

Penang Institute is concerned gov’t has only paid lip service to this segment.
'Nothing new if prime ministers criticised'

'Nothing new if prime ministers criticised'

UPDATED 1.40PM When he was PM, he took hits from Hussein, says Hisham.
No point in replying to Dr M, says Hishammuddin

No point in replying to Dr M, says Hishammuddin

UPDATED 1.30PM He says this because the ex-PM keeps changing the rules.
Hisham: Mukhriz will have failed if Kedah Umno splits

Hisham: Mukhriz will have failed if Kedah Umno splits

UPDATED 1.20PM No one can run away from their responsibility, he says.
Najib scarred by JJ's death, says Kadir

Najib scarred by JJ's death, says Kadir

It will be hard for Najib to find a replacement similar to Jamaluddin Jarjis.
Ex-minister: Dr M saving his own neck, too

Ex-minister: Dr M saving his own neck, too

Zam says Mahathir likely to be nabbed earlier than Najib if Pakatan takes over.
Dr M, you mean if BN wins all will be covered up?

Dr M, you mean if BN wins all will be covered up?

FREE YOURSAY ‘It's so revealing. It's critical good governance is re-established.’
Are multiple anti-terror laws redundant?

Are multiple anti-terror laws redundant?

There are several laws dealing with terrorism, on top of the Penal Code.
Re-think going ahead with sturgeon project

Re-think going ahead with sturgeon project

WWF-Malaysia welcomes the decision by the authorities to suspend the proposed sturgeon project in Sungai Tabung, Kuala Tahan. Based on news reports in Sinar Harian (Projek ternak sturgeon pindah on March 23, 2015) and The Rakyat Post (Environmentals Celebrate Victory Over Sturgeon Project on March 24, 2015), the proposed location for the project was deemed unsuitable due to the sensitivity of the area.
Lee’s children to honour wish to demolish house

Lee’s children to honour wish to demolish house

The ex-PM in will wants his house at Oxley Road razed after his death.
Jasa chief: BN has edge in Permatang Pauh

Jasa chief: BN has edge in Permatang Pauh

Puad Zarkashi tells BN to work hard to take advantage of Pakatan infighting.
The betrayal of Bukit Chandan

The betrayal of Bukit Chandan

Let’s show our gratitude to the ‘Perak 13'.
Gov’t to form committee on service charge

Gov’t to form committee on service charge

Minister Hasan Malek says it will study ways to regulate the service charge.   
PAS upbeat on present 'green light' for hudud

PAS upbeat on present 'green light' for hudud

Mustafa Ali says in the past they got 'red light' from former PM Mahathir but not now.
Talking Heads: Think regional, act local

Talking Heads: Think regional, act local

Localisation key to success for a regional company, says MyTeksi and iMoney CEOs
Watch out for extra-long left sleeves

Watch out for extra-long left sleeves

FREE YOURSAY ‘You will soon notice a change of wardrobe by these politicians.’
Still waiting to see Dr M in purple jumpsuit

Still waiting to see Dr M in purple jumpsuit

FREE YOURSAY ‘Mahathir must be relishing the adulation and 'immunity' so far.’