Archive - 22 April 2015

'1Malaysia' graveyard a Facebook hoax

'1Malaysia' graveyard a Facebook hoax

The 'mixed graveyard' consisting of Muslim, Christian and Chinese graves.
Ambiga: Redelineation will lead to dirty GE14

Ambiga: Redelineation will lead to dirty GE14

UPDATED 11.34PM She proposes an Asean tribunal to ensure fair elections.
Hadi: 'Haram' to vote for who reject hudud

Hadi: 'Haram' to vote for who reject hudud

PAS president was quiz if he concurs with a Permatang Pauh PAS official.
IGP's brother sapped after being quizzed for 3 hours

IGP's brother sapped after being quizzed for 3 hours

UPDATED 8.48PM 'I think three hours of questioning is very long, I am too tired.'
Ghafar Baba’s ex-wife sues duo for RM1mil

Ghafar Baba’s ex-wife sues duo for RM1mil

The suit is over an alleged breach of agreement in land ownership.
Padang Besar hospital on hold as too costly

Padang Besar hospital on hold as too costly

In its place, the government approved a health clinic which  can serve 200 patients.
EC: Blogger failed to submit statement of expenditure

EC: Blogger failed to submit statement of expenditure

EC chair denies Mohd Shukri’s claim that the EC had urged him not to contest.
Nur Jazlan warns of Pak Lah deja vu for Najib

Nur Jazlan warns of Pak Lah deja vu for Najib

He also wants Umno to press PM for answers on the allegations.
IWK seeks GST exemption for domestic premises

IWK seeks GST exemption for domestic premises

The company is also in talks on its plan to increase the tariff system.
PKR condemns 20-year jail sentence for Morsi

PKR condemns 20-year jail sentence for Morsi

The highly disturbing and condemnable sentencing of President Mohamed Morsi of Egypt to 20 years imprisonment on dubious charges warrant unequivocal rejection from all quarters.
Authorities still working out how to extradite Sirul

Authorities still working out how to extradite Sirul

Gov't says Sirul will likely win if he challenges extradition in Australian court.
Service charge allowed if part of staff contracts

Service charge allowed if part of staff contracts

Eateries imposing service charge must put up a sign, government says.
Penang PRM surprised at ‘fielding candidate’ talk

Penang PRM surprised at ‘fielding candidate’ talk

State chief says it has no business fielding a candidate in Permatang Pauh.
2015-04-22

2015-04-22

PAS Pmtg Pauh tantrum unlikely to impact polls

PAS Pmtg Pauh tantrum unlikely to impact polls

The sentiment is that the party does not have enough grassroots clout.
NFC boss: Rafizi denying me justice

NFC boss: Rafizi denying me justice

Mohamad Salleh says this of the MP's move to challenge Bafia's constitutionality.
 
 
Hadi dodges poser on who to vote for Pmtg Pauh

Hadi dodges poser on who to vote for Pmtg Pauh

Forum participants ask Hadi who should receive votes since PKR didn't back hudud.
Nur Jazlan: Choose now... Umno or leader?

Nur Jazlan: Choose now... Umno or leader?

It can't be both and a choice must be made immediately, states Umno MP.
Call polls to cleanse bad vibes, Umno MP tells PM

Call polls to cleanse bad vibes, Umno MP tells PM

Nur Jazlan says fresh mandate will help Najib overcome the current hurdles.
Court orders Teresa Kok to pay gov't RM50k

Court orders Teresa Kok to pay gov't RM50k

UPDATED 6.23PM High Court dismisses her suit, declares arrest under ISA lawful. 
'Sin to vote anti-hudud candidate' irks PAS Youth

'Sin to vote anti-hudud candidate' irks PAS Youth

It wants syura council to act on Permatang Pauh PAS leader who made remark.
We hope the gov’t will mean what it says

We hope the gov’t will mean what it says

Most Malaysians except the criminals and extremists believe in and want the rule of law to be applied without fear or favour, regardless of race or religion in our country.
Report lodged over Najib's funeral altar image

Report lodged over Najib's funeral altar image

Image shows Taoist priests praying at a funeral altar bearing Najib's portrait.
Analyst: Cross protest a crossroad for Najib

Analyst: Cross protest a crossroad for Najib

PM excels in making statements but fails in the leadership department, he says.
Sacked activist teacher mulls writing to Dr M

Sacked activist teacher mulls writing to Dr M

The Umno man led movement against faulty online system got walking orders.
Six years lost but mother keeps on battling

Six years lost but mother keeps on battling

She ploughs through judicial system to recover converted child.
Corporate social, or local council responsibility?

Corporate social, or local council responsibility?

When we talk of corporate social responsibility, the first thing that comes to mind is the adoption of causes close to the business or local communities it is based in. Cynics will say it is for the avoidance of taxes, but others would say it is an avenue to contribute to what is precious to the nation.
Called for probe, IGP's brother says 'small matter'

Called for probe, IGP's brother says 'small matter'

Abdullah Abu Bakar and several others have been called for questioning today.
Not too late for PKR to rethink Pmtg Pauh choice

Not too late for PKR to rethink Pmtg Pauh choice

COMMENT If PKR chooses Azizah they will have become as incorrigible as Umno.
‘No Excuse to Rape’ digital campaign launched

‘No Excuse to Rape’ digital campaign launched

The Damansara Utama assemblyperson’s service centre and All Women’s Action Society (Awam) have teamed up to run a digital campaign that aims to break the general victim blaming culture in Malaysia and to raise awareness about statutory rape, substance-related rape and marital rape.
Kudos to PM for putting foot down, but ...

Kudos to PM for putting foot down, but ...

COMMENT Will he set IGP straight and act against Umno-linked protesters?
Pua: Expect electricity bill hike to bail out 1MDB

Pua: Expect electricity bill hike to bail out 1MDB

Pua says 1MDB was awarded IPP concessions without any open tender.
Cross crisis crosses Malaysia’s moderate claims

Cross crisis crosses Malaysia’s moderate claims

The ‘cross’ crisis in Malaysia indeed reflects the failure of the BN, in particular Umno’s politics. This may be hard to swallow for the powers-that-be.
Honeymoon over for Jokowi as U-turns erode authority

Honeymoon over for Jokowi as U-turns erode authority

Officials and palace insiders portrayed the president as sometimes out of his depth.
Eagerly waiting for Mahathir's knockout blow

Eagerly waiting for Mahathir's knockout blow

FREE YOURSAY ‘He floats around Najib like a butterfly, and stings him like bee.’
Apex court allows Indira to question IGP's stand

Apex court allows Indira to question IGP's stand

UPDATED 12.43PM To hear if police can be compelled to execute a court order.
Straight fight in Rompin by-election

Straight fight in Rompin by-election

UPDATED 12.05PM Umno’s Hasan Arifin to contest against PAS’ Nazri Ahmad.
Sadly missing, a dialogue on our collective fears

Sadly missing, a dialogue on our collective fears

FREE YOURSAY ‘Aidila is spot on to condemn the church and mosque protesters...’
Quick, before someone dies or gets upset ...

Quick, before someone dies or gets upset ...

SATIRE Four things to do before someone dies or gets really upset.
'Don't take Chinese votes in Pmtg Pauh for granted'

'Don't take Chinese votes in Pmtg Pauh for granted'

DAP also give reasons why PKR may win with a lower majority in the May 7 polls.
Dr M to address 'current issues' at public forum

Dr M to address 'current issues' at public forum

However, it is unclear if this is the first of the ex-premier's anti-Najib roadshow.
DPM lends a little help to Dr M, indirectly

DPM lends a little help to Dr M, indirectly

COMMENT Muhyiddin crosses fine line between subservience and support.
Nik Nazmi: Kita Lawan to go ahead with protest

Nik Nazmi: Kita Lawan to go ahead with protest

He says IGP’s threat to take action contradicts spirit of constitution.
'He ain't heavy, he's my brother'

'He ain't heavy, he's my brother'

FREE YOURSAY ' The IGP should abstain himself from involvement this case.'
Who’s the law - Zahid or Khalid?

Who’s the law - Zahid or Khalid?

FREE YOURSAY ‘What is going on here? IGP and minister not on the same page.’
Negri prince sees silver lining in cross flap

Negri prince sees silver lining in cross flap

Ideas founder Tunku ‘Abidin Mukhriz says outcry by moderates cause for optimism.
Docs still in the dark over Pharmacy Bill

Docs still in the dark over Pharmacy Bill

COMMENT ‘The health of the nation is paramount, doctors need to know.’
Solution still sought for houses of worship

Solution still sought for houses of worship

COMMENT It is time for politicians from both sides to work together.
Sarawakians livid over ‘Crossgate’ in Taman Medan

Sarawakians livid over ‘Crossgate’ in Taman Medan

They say Peninsular M’sians should learn not just from them, but also Indonesians.
A GST jolt at the ‘chap fan’ stall

A GST jolt at the ‘chap fan’ stall

Well, if you have an answer, tell us.
54 anti-GST activists to be charged tomorrow

54 anti-GST activists to be charged tomorrow

They need to raise funds as bail may be as high as RM162,000 for all of them.
Instant karma? MP laments GST after voting for it

Instant karma? MP laments GST after voting for it

He is forced to pay a hefty sum in GST for his son's medical treatment.