Archive - 20 April 2015

The 40-year-old holds a degree in syariah from Egypt's Al-Azhar University.

This rate will make Malaysia one of 20 fastest-growing economies, PM says.

Filipino woman and 10 Nigerians arrested in raids around Setapak from last night.

They were behind three attacks on guards in Klang housing estate, says IGP.

They say the incident was not in keeping with Islamic tenets and principles.

UPDATED 7.45PM Friends of BN FB page says this, but Umno leaders involved.

Minister says 'yes, yes, yes' on whether 'cross protest' was seditious.

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) are disappointed with the Penang State Planning Committee (SPC) chaired by the chief minister for approving conversion of hill reserve land to residential zones. In addition to this the state has also announced several other massive projects. We view that the state is not respecting the sanctity of the hills and other natural resources in Penang by pushing for colossal development on the island.

Hadi and Tuan Ibrahim lead the top two race, pro-ulama faces top veep race.

I refer to the press statement issued by PBS secretary-general Johnny Mositun who hit out at the state assemblyperson for Moyog, YB Terrence Siambun, via The Borneo Post dated April 17, 2015.

UPDATED 5.25PM Khalid says brother was there to prevent aggression by folk.

Excess baggage rates will be calculated based on zones, says the airline.

UPDATED 7.00PM Abdullah claims he mediated between residents and church.

This was the fourth review for Grade 11 after the ones in 2002 and 2013.

KINIBIZ It will start gathering public feedback from tomorrow.

All must do their part to ensure a water-secure future for ourselves and future generations.
 

PAS MP references Islamic precepts and liberal ones in church issue.

PAS members from four states - Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Perak - will help PKR.

‘And if Dr M wants to attend, he is most welcome,’ says its chair, Mat Sabu.

COMMENT Incumbents defeated in divisional polls in Tg Malim and Tambun.

COMMENT Act against bad apples at church protest from spoiling the barrel for BN.

UPDATED 8.16PM DAP MP says IGP has conflict of interest in church protest case.

Nazir's Instagram post has got tongues wagging if he too is seeking answers.

An ex-Wanita Umno leader says incident not seditious.

Certain quarters out to increase tensions, says Council of Churches.

Ten homes had their roofs blown off, while others had damaged roofs and walls.

UPDATED 4.15PM Court to rule on preliminary objection on May 7.

The dept says it is to assist the industry and has no enforcement powers.

Gerakan Youth expects MB to resolve issue and uphold Article 11.

UPDATED 3.01PM Fatwa council again says it is ‘harus’ for gov’t to collect GST.

UPDATED 3.18PM IGP is expected to explain the issue at an event this afternoon.

These demands mean the nation is heading for troubles, says Sarawak PKR.

FREE YOURSAY ‘Mahathir himself is the creator of all the problems that we inherit today.’

They had failed to optimise websites for use on mobiles before a deadline.

It’s really nothing more than a group of powerful people who indulge in much backslapping and handshakes, sit at dinner tables pretending all is well and ignore raising crucial issues to ensure they themselves are not put in a tight spot.

UPDATED 2.50PM Court sets Friday for PAS organ to reply to claim of defamation.

Dr Mahathir claims that Najib's advisers cost a whopping RM7 billion.

Paul Tan denounces group that forced a cross to be taken down from PJ church.

The recent occurrence in Taman Medan did not show the best about Islam. If anything, it showed how miseducated the Malaysian Malay community can be.

Umno veep joins the chorus urging Najib to explain issues raised by Dr M.

UPDATED 2.45PM He has referred questions on his NFC Bafia case to High Court.

FREE YOURSAY ‘You’re spot on about social media. We cannot believe what we read.’

Dr M says he was prepared to overlook the PM and his wife's lavish lifestyle, but...

It’s a warning to state BN not to disturb its list, as done before, says party chief.

Ex-PM says Najib wanted to be seen as more supportive of the Chinese and Indians.

Forced removal of a cross from a church is unacceptable and disrespectful.

MP SPEAKS The gov’t has to start regulating the prices of medicines immediately.

Veep Chew Mei Fun says such response to 'harmless' K-pop incident not effective.

‘This phenomenon actually occurred in the district of Pingtung, Taiwan.’

Once upon a time in Malaysia, a leader ruled with an iron hand and clung on to power at costs. He rammed his views down the people’s throats until they choked in despair.

Khalid Samad says it will show whether it is serious about staying in Pakatan.

Pakatan leaders say Dr M’s criticisms echo what they've been saying for years.

Gimmicks manipulate people’s behaviour.

UPDATED 10.55AM Haniza Talha sees protest as giving Islam bad name.

COMMENT The people are with you in the war against the rise of extremism.

FREE YOURSAY ‘A leopard doesn't change. You have seen that in PAS.’