Archive - 16 April 2015

Kedah Umno wants Mukhriz to zip lips

Kedah Umno wants Mukhriz to zip lips

It doesn't want Mukhriz to say anything on the spat on Aprl 24.
MH370 search operations on right track, say Aussies

MH370 search operations on right track, say Aussies

Claims that flight was sighted over the Maldives have also been dismissed.
Dr M: If people not with me, why go on TV?

Dr M: If people not with me, why go on TV?

UPDATED 8.22PM Ex-PM says Najib need not care if questions raised by one man.
It’s not just about telco price reductions, Shabery

It’s not just about telco price reductions, Shabery

With Shabery Cheek now talking of price reductions in the telco sector, I believe it is time that he also addresses a hot button topic among telco customers; the Fair Usage policy for both wireless broadband and also mobile SIM cards.
Caesar himself, too, must be above suspicion

Caesar himself, too, must be above suspicion

I was browsing my Facebook one day when I read one press reporter’s post complaining about an incident where her illegally parked car had been towed away by the (then-) Penang Island Municipal Council MPPP enforcement officers some time ago. Obviously this is not that newsworthy given the fact that incidents like this are common occurrences in any city. However, what caught my attention was how this incident was resolved.
Ex-PM: Najib gave me the silent treatment

Ex-PM: Najib gave me the silent treatment

UPDATED 7.45PM This was after he queried bridge delay.
Clarifying matters on the Kelana Jaya PKNS field

Clarifying matters on the Kelana Jaya PKNS field

I am referring to the article authored by Mak Khuin Weng, ‘Is PKNS field Pakatan crooked bridge?’, published by Malaysiakini on April 11, 2015, and the article written by R Nadeswaran in his column, Citizen Nades, entitled ‘Lift the lid on govt land deals’, published by the Sun on April 15, 2015, both of which had touched on the public hearing conducted by the Selangor Special Select Committee on Competency, Accountability and Transparency (Selcat) inquiring into the change of zone for the PKNS field in Kelana Jaya.
'Even snoozing Pak Lah did better than Najib'

'Even snoozing Pak Lah did better than Najib'

UPDATED 7.24PM Mahathir says Abdullah secured more seats in the 2008 GE.
95 M'sians nabbed so far over suspected IS link

95 M'sians nabbed so far over suspected IS link

Two more detained after recent tabling of Pota, says the Home Minister.
Najib gets royal backing from Pahang sultan

Najib gets royal backing from Pahang sultan

UPDATED 7.48PM He says Najib works hard and folk should stop criticising.
PSM: Why MPs get a pay hike but not workers?

PSM: Why MPs get a pay hike but not workers?

'If they see the rationale to hike MPs' salaries, why not the minimum wage?'
Search area for MH370 may be doubled

Search area for MH370 may be doubled

UPDATED 6.20PM MH370 This will be done if current efforts to locate aircraft fail.
Zairil: DAP not in Egypt to woo Malay students

Zairil: DAP not in Egypt to woo Malay students

IsmaWeb 's editor accuses DAP of trying to snare young ustaz.
Selangor PAS denies polls hit with smears

Selangor PAS denies polls hit with smears

Party polls going on smoothly at divisional level, says state PAS chief.
So Rosmah is benchmark for fear test?

So Rosmah is benchmark for fear test?

COMMENT Probing PM's wife determines the tenacity of an investigative body.
Who is Khairy without Pak Lah, asks Ibrahim

Who is Khairy without Pak Lah, asks Ibrahim

UPDATED 5.55PM Can Khairy even win a party divisional post without Pak Lah?
'No Mahathir-Anwar pact to topple Najib'

'No Mahathir-Anwar pact to topple Najib'

Umno leader Syed Ali Alhabshee says such talk is meant to split Umno unity.
'Mahathir is God's gift to all Malaysians'

'Mahathir is God's gift to all Malaysians'

UPDATED 5.54PM So says Perkasa chief Ibrahim Ali, adding Dr M is 'country's jewel'.
Zam: Siti Nurhaliza 'will bury Najib supporters'

Zam: Siti Nurhaliza 'will bury Najib supporters'

UPDATED 4.26PM The singer’s support for Dr M a threat to PM, he says in his blog.
Equating women reps with ‘leaks’ - Aiyoh Wat Lah!

Equating women reps with ‘leaks’ - Aiyoh Wat Lah!

The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) wishes to express its deep disappointment in response to the recent statement made by a Barisan Nasional MP for Baling, Kedah, YB Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, in the Dewan Rakyat.
'Suhakam commissioners should just quit'

'Suhakam commissioners should just quit'

UPDATED 3.59PM Lip Eng says Suhakam should be scrapped since gov't snubs it.
Additional MH370 search may take up to a year

Additional MH370 search may take up to a year

MH370 FREE They would extend the search by 60,000 sq km more.
I'm not quitting, says Mukhriz

I'm not quitting, says Mukhriz

He says the MB has been entrusted to him by PM Najib Abdul Razak.
Lonely women easily charmed by IS, says minister

Lonely women easily charmed by IS, says minister

UPDATED 4.30PM Jamil Khir says lonely women are more fragile.
Who needs Pota, when Sosma reigns on terror?

Who needs Pota, when Sosma reigns on terror?

MP SPEAKS This is unless we are addicted to detention without trial.
Where there’s more democracy...

Where there’s more democracy...

COMMENT Indonesia and Malaysia: A nation going forward and a nation going where?
Two teachers acquitted over UPSR 2014 leak

Two teachers acquitted over UPSR 2014 leak

UPDATED 2.56PM Charged under the OSA, court rules there is no evidence.
Peter Chin appointed as Greentech M’sia chairperson

Peter Chin appointed as Greentech M’sia chairperson

Chin has been special adviser to GreenTech from November 2013.
Indonesian fighter jet bursts into flames, pilot safe

Indonesian fighter jet bursts into flames, pilot safe

The aircraft was one several F-16 planes that arrived from the US last year.
MAB officer answers complaints from the blind

MAB officer answers complaints from the blind

On complaints filed with Registrar of Societies by Blind Solidarity Movement.
Anwar keeping tabs on Dr M vs PM from behind bars

Anwar keeping tabs on Dr M vs PM from behind bars

Anwar quizzes family on the PM-Dr Mahathir tiff during a recent visit.
Islamic law debate puts more pressure on Najib

Islamic law debate puts more pressure on Najib

‘Hudud’ push risks splitting the opposition coalition to which PAS belongs.
Rafizi suggests trade-off in EPF withdrawal

Rafizi suggests trade-off in EPF withdrawal

Allow EPF contributors to withdraw their money in stages beginning at age 55.
How the British scrapped their sedition laws

How the British scrapped their sedition laws

COMMENT The law that colonial masters ditched but M’sia wants.
Suhakam had agreed on Pota, rebuts Zahid

Suhakam had agreed on Pota, rebuts Zahid

UPDATED 9.24PM It said it supports the law provided rights maintained, he says.
Partial alcohol sale ban comes into force in Indonesia

Partial alcohol sale ban comes into force in Indonesia

The ban is imposed by the Trade Ministry ostensibly to prevent underage drinking.
Zahid: Why watch the watches?

Zahid: Why watch the watches?

UPDATED 1.56PM Earlier, he pulls his sleeve to cover his watch from pixmen.
Samy Vellu: Palanivel destroyed MIC

Samy Vellu: Palanivel destroyed MIC

UPDATED 2.19PM He says no one could kill it, except the current president.
Ringgit leads Asian currency gains

Ringgit leads Asian currency gains

The ringgit rose 0.9 percent to 3.6737 versus the greenback, says Bloomberg.
Give Najib a chance, Samy tells Mahathir

Give Najib a chance, Samy tells Mahathir

UPDATED 12.52PM He says Najib has done a lot of good work and merits to stay as PM.
EU says respect rights, post sedition amendments

EU says respect rights, post sedition amendments

It says fundamental freedoms and due process essential in any democracy.
One nomination form taken for Rompin polls to date

One nomination form taken for Rompin polls to date

ROMPIN The EC says they expected more forms would be sold at the last minute.
Man missing in Sg Rimbas, feared devoured by croc

Man missing in Sg Rimbas, feared devoured by croc

Bob Denok, 31, was said to be swimming when a crocodile pounced on him.
Umno division leaders slam Jho Low over article

Umno division leaders slam Jho Low over article

They want him to explain 1MDB queries here, not to the overseas media.
Dr M: PAS' hudud not Islamic as it is 'unfair'

Dr M: PAS' hudud not Islamic as it is 'unfair'

The former premier says it goes against what is stated in the Quran.
Toothless tigers? No, they're pussycats

Toothless tigers? No, they're pussycats

COMMENT Gov't has defanged PAC and Suhakam so they can never become tigers.
USN officer pleads guilty to bribery in graft probe

USN officer pleads guilty to bribery in graft probe

Lt-Cdr Todd Malaki admits giving classified info to a Malaysian businessman.
I'm not gunning for Mukhriz's post, says Kedah rep

I'm not gunning for Mukhriz's post, says Kedah rep

Ahmad Lebai Sudin says he slammed MB only to show support for Najib.
After defending 1MDB, Umno now attacking Low

After defending 1MDB, Umno now attacking Low

FREE YOURSAY ‘The fault lies with the board of 1MDB and no one else.’
Mukhriz may have to lose battle to win war

Mukhriz may have to lose battle to win war

FREE YOURSAY ‘He has to decide if it’s best to please his father or his leader.’
Minister's staffer remanded over RM500k false claims

Minister's staffer remanded over RM500k false claims

Joseph Entulu however says his private secretary is innocent.
EPF, it's OUR money you're talking about

EPF, it's OUR money you're talking about

FREE YOURSAY ‘If EPF was so concerned about our welfare, why invest in FGV?’
PAS polls committee admits dirty election

PAS polls committee admits dirty election

Polls chairperson Asmuni reveals Islamic party's election not so Islamic after all.
Politicians, don't play with our old age savings

Politicians, don't play with our old age savings

COMMENT For majority of EPF contributors, we get old before we can get rich.
MACC's two-hour probe meant to 'clear' Rosmah

MACC's two-hour probe meant to 'clear' Rosmah

FREE YOURSAY ‘Were you really probing? Or was it to find a way out for them?’
GST hits the low-income group hardest

GST hits the low-income group hardest

The implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) seems to have hit a snag in the service sector. Service providers are now required to display their collective agreement in order to be able to exact service charges.
2015-04-16

2015-04-16