Archive - 21 April 2015

Jamil Khir says this is as the Fatwa Council's decision reflects the gov't's stand.

The irrational protest against a cross outside a church in Taman Medan could be rooted in religious authorities' overzealous interpretation of Islam, which has a knock-on effect on ordinary Muslims.

Not complying is against PAS' concept of loyalty to leaders, says Tuan Ibrahim.

UPDATED 7.24PM He says protesters can face action under the Sedition Act.

He says police will facilitate the May 1 protest rally if location is approved.

UPDATED 6.20PM The DPM repeatedly emphasises this point in his speech.

AG didn't tell pardons board he was under investigation. says Mat Zain in police report.

UPDATED 5.31PM 'No permits needed for places of worship in shoplots since 2008.'

UPDATED 5.10PM IGP refuses to comment on conflicting statements.

UPDATED 4.55PM 'I am very professional. Brotherly sentiments will not influence me'.

But the panel set aside the RM20,000 damages awarded to Johan’s wife.

MYKMU.net speculates this may be to further Dr M's 'false claim'.

Many reports and comments have emerged since the cross protest in Taman Medan. Some of these reports have attributed the incident to bullying of the minority by the majority. Simply put, those who bullied others have drawn their courage and insolence from the fact that they are the majority in this country.

The group’s waterfront project would also include retail component and hotels.

COMMENT The same law can also be used against the very folk who voted for it.

Gan Ping Sieu worries that authorities are veering towards orthodoxy.

Umno leaders have been vague in defending Najib against all allegations.

Indonesian magazine runs an article on Najib and Rosmah's lavish lifestyle.

Activists claim GST is a burden on students from lower income families.

C Sivarraajh says church should not have yielded to pressure.

EAIC chairperson says cops must develop a SOP to ensure detainees’ welfare.

UPDATED 5.53PM It says church didn't apply for permit; exco says not required.

UPDATED 4.17PM The scheme is being run by a firm called Iris Corp Berhad.

COMMENT It is hurting our standing as a moderate Islamic country.

Zunar was waiting until 3am to see if Khalid's brother would be detained.

COMMENT Taking part in the event was akin to dancing under a giant showerhead.

Most English or BM dailies avoid Dr M's comments on 'lavish lifestyle'.

The BN official Facebook page ‘Friends of BN - Barisan Nasional’ while condemning the Petaling Jaya 'cross’ demonstration on Sunday at the same time tried to justify it, saying, “It is generally accepted that Malays, who are Muslims, are sensitive towards the cross sign.”

MIC leader flays cross protesters over their siege mentality and tells police to act.

The airline says it will process any future claims within 14 days.

FREE YOURSAY ‘Gerakan is living in a fantasy world, out of touch with...’

Not for IGP Khalid Abu Bakar to decide if incident seditious or not, adds Gerakan.

What needs to be probed is how the gov’t spends, says Khairuddin Aman.

FREE YOURSAY ‘FGV’s IPO resulted in investors losing over 50pct of their money.’

COMMENT The people expect justice and taxpayers’ monies to be returned.

COMMENT Kit Siang's olive branch to nemesis Mahathir not well-received.

Pua says IGP should recuse himself from investigating because his brother is involved.

They want firm action to be taken against those who sought removal of a cross.

COMMENT Let’s get things straight - protect all minorities whoever they are.

FREE YOURSAY ‘Or will they be let off again to perpetuate their extremism.’

FREE YOURSAY ‘Gov’t must stop disturbing trend of intrusion into other religions.’

Khalid’s brother should be hauled up by the police for questioning.

The church is in a desolate commercial area, surrounded by low-cost flats.

Complaining is not my preferred option.

The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak division’s proposal to extend the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawal age from 55 to 60 to be in line with the minimum retirement age has attracted hundreds if not thousand of responses from all segments of society.