Archive - 17 April 2015

Putrajaya denies Cuepacs’ claims on salaries

Putrajaya denies Cuepacs’ claims on salaries

‘According to records, those earning RM850 and less is 3,072,’ says the PSD.
'Lonely' Dr M mobbed at national mosque

'Lonely' Dr M mobbed at national mosque

The crowd surrounds the ex-prime minister, snapping photos and selfies.
JDT goalie sacked for swearing at policeman

JDT goalie sacked for swearing at policeman

Mohd Anis faces a five-year prison sentence and or fine if found guilty.
BAT cigarettes revert to pre-GST prices

BAT cigarettes revert to pre-GST prices

It had earlier increased prices of all its cigarette brands by 50 sen.
Decision on service charge expected on Monday

Decision on service charge expected on Monday

This follows a meeting between the gov’t and F&B players and others.
PAS says Hasan Malek should be a comedian

PAS says Hasan Malek should be a comedian

Party shocked to hear from the minister that people understand the GST.
Lawyer wants Bt Caves temple boss sacked

Lawyer wants Bt Caves temple boss sacked

Manoharan says group's chair, Nadarajah, failed in his duties.
'Hope Zahid's shocker not another sex video'

'Hope Zahid's shocker not another sex video'

That always seems to come from Umno, PKR says of Pmtg Pauh announcement.
Muhyiddin, are you our next prime minister?

Muhyiddin, are you our next prime minister?

COMMENT In our country's history, four DPMs failed to go that one step further.
DAP: Make foreigners pay traffic fines before exit

DAP: Make foreigners pay traffic fines before exit

If enforced since 2010, M’sia could have collected RM24mil, says Teo Nie Ching.
Goodies pouring into Permatang Pauh

Goodies pouring into Permatang Pauh

BN and Pakatan heavyweights are already making their rounds.
Embrace Anwar to oust Najib, Zaid tells Dr M

Embrace Anwar to oust Najib, Zaid tells Dr M

Ku Li as interim PM and Anwar later. Build the crooked bridge if he must.
Sedition amendments a dire blow to rule of law

Sedition amendments a dire blow to rule of law

COMMENT They lend weight to perception that M’sia is intolerant and authoritarian.
The 108 who voted FOR the Sedition bill

The 108 who voted FOR the Sedition bill

After an arduous process, Malaysiakini identifies which MP voted which way.
2015-04-17

2015-04-17

Rafizi thrilled to face Najib, Rosmah in court

Rafizi thrilled to face Najib, Rosmah in court

UPDATED 4.45PM PKR vice-president describes it as the 'trial of the century'.
'Dr M didn't help Indians' remark draws ire

'Dr M didn't help Indians' remark draws ire

Maicci head KK Eswaran comes under fire for 'trying to curry favour' with PM.
PM and wife sue Rafizi over 'diamond ring' jibe

PM and wife sue Rafizi over 'diamond ring' jibe

UPDATED 6.34PM Suit relates to fuel price-diamond ring link drawn by Rafizi.
Don't believe all you read online, warns Najib

Don't believe all you read online, warns Najib

He says people must not be fooled by false information circulating on social media.
Sarawak DAP wants gov't to reduce sugar price

Sarawak DAP wants gov't to reduce sugar price

This should be by freeing the import of sugar and abolishing price fixing, it says.
Don't screw up like 2004, PAS leader tells party

Don't screw up like 2004, PAS leader tells party

Back then, the Islamic state agenda caused the party to lose its seats.
Authorities zoom in on Edge group owner?

Authorities zoom in on Edge group owner?

EXCLUSIVE Sources claim probe may be due to 1MDB expose.
Zahid: Get ready for shocker in Pmtg Pauh

Zahid: Get ready for shocker in Pmtg Pauh

He hints a game-changer will be announced before poll nomination day.
400,000 civil servants earning RM805 monthly

400,000 civil servants earning RM805 monthly

Most of them are general workers and drivers with a Form 3 Assessment Cert.
Putting in perspective what I wrote on PKNS field

Putting in perspective what I wrote on PKNS field

Dear YB Datuk Teng Chang Khim,
 
On the outset, let me declare that I will make a correction and offer an apology if I had erred in my comments. This can be evidenced if you look at my past records.
In memoriam - missing Karpal

In memoriam - missing Karpal

As we mark the first year anniversary of the sudden departure of DAP national chairperson Karpal Singh, we mourn the party’s and the people’s loss. Whilst we can never replace the pain and sorrow felt by his family, Malaysia is clearly poorer without Karpal.
Loke: Pakatan powerless to put leash on Hadi

Loke: Pakatan powerless to put leash on Hadi

Pakatan’s registration issues mean no formal rules to discipline PAS chief.
Who's to blame for 1MDB? Najib tops list

Who's to blame for 1MDB? Najib tops list

UPDATED 1.34PM Others surveyed blame federal gov't, 1MDB management.
CM: I was not running away from Pota query

CM: I was not running away from Pota query

Lim says he was not dodging the question on his absence when law was passed.
Indonesians prefer to give birth in M’sian hospitals

Indonesians prefer to give birth in M’sian hospitals

‘Kompas’ says this is so that their children will have access to medical care.
‘Time’ names Fernandez among 100 most influential

‘Time’ names Fernandez among 100 most influential

‘It’s a tremendous honour to be included in Time’s top 100 list,’ he says.
Selangor sultan takes LRT and Monorail rides

Selangor sultan takes LRT and Monorail rides

The construction of the new LRT Line 3 would commence early next year.
The courts still feel empty without Karpal

The courts still feel empty without Karpal

COMMENT The veteran opposition leader died a year ago today, in a car crash in Perak.
Joining IS embracing extremism, not 'love'

Joining IS embracing extremism, not 'love'

COMMENT This fallacy also ‘promises’ some level of excitement and adventure.
US lawmakers’ bill holds key to TPPA

US lawmakers’ bill holds key to TPPA

This sets the stage for a tough legislative battle over the rules for trade deal.
'Will cops probe Low now, after Umno's bloodlust?'

'Will cops probe Low now, after Umno's bloodlust?'

DAP's Tony Pua says no action taken on police report he lodged last month.
No Zahid, we disagree with Pota, says Suhakam

No Zahid, we disagree with Pota, says Suhakam

Commission says it sent a letter in March to seek meeting to fix the anti-terrorism bill.
But Singapore’s alcohol law not linked to religion

But Singapore’s alcohol law not linked to religion

FREE YOURSAY ‘PAS, isn't there anything else we can emulate Singapore?’
Only Islamic thing about PAS ulama is the attire

Only Islamic thing about PAS ulama is the attire

FREE YOURSAY ‘Embarassing to read about how dirty an Islamic party can be.’
Dr M-Najib feud spices up upcoming by-elections

Dr M-Najib feud spices up upcoming by-elections

ANALYSIS Rompin and Permatang Pauh polls have gone from boring to exciting.
Zahid and the lifestyles of the rich and famous

Zahid and the lifestyles of the rich and famous

FREE YOURSAY ‘Zahid, please don't say too much, just declare your assets.’
Yes, MACC is fearless and brave... selectively

Yes, MACC is fearless and brave... selectively

FREE YOURSAY ‘The complainants, not the allegedly corrupt, are interrogated.'