Archive - 23 April 2015

A senior federal counsel says this in the Jill Ireland case over the 'Allah' CDs.

Ambiga Sreenevasan posed this question at the Asean People’s Forum on human rights - “What have we done to deserve this stifling of various freedoms by Putrajaya?” What a great question for us to ask ourselves and ask of this Barisan Nasional government.

He denied he was at the 'illegal' anti-GST rally, saying varsity was given false info.

Formal application will be made before Justice Suraya Othman on April 29.

The option offers retaining the full withdrawal age of 55, says its CEO.

Indonesian magazine says it believes in the sources used for the report.

A PKR rep claims her constituents say they cannot afford their children's milk formula.

Quantity surveyor chosen after much scrutiny, says Muhyiddin.

UPDATED 6.57PM Exco member Arman Azha, one of the alleged culprits, denies this.

Its ulama wing says PKR and PAS need to win the polls to show people support hudud.

The CIMB Group chief points out that when ignored, people will expect the worst.

Of prime importance is victory for the candidate, says the Umno veep.

Minister says Sepanggar MP could have brought son to public hospital.

Najib's brother says Instagram image was meant to be lighthearted.

UPDATED 4.45PM He warns of online porn dangers, but minces his words on Najib.

UPDATED 4.15PM He is confident the conflict can be resolved amicably.

COMMENT There is a chance to set a strong foundation of rights protection.

We, the undersigned organisations, would like to express our concern on the declining standards of freedom of expression in Malaysia and the recent amendments introduced to the Sedition Act.

Zunar and others will exhibit 200 political cartoons this Saturday in PJ.

UPDATED 6.24PM Advisory panel says a probe requires more than just hunches.

Musa Hassan says Khalid should not have cleared church protesters before probe.

They haven't been able to meet to discuss TOR and name for the taskforce, says the DAP rep.

Bail set at RM1,500. Court grants arrest warrants for four others.

COMMENT Umno’s culture has degenerated into one of political bullying.

UPDATED 2.55PM Where is the money, asks the former premier.

COMMENT We await the rebuttal to Sarawak Report’s latest exposé.

Unlikely that 1MDB management could defy the PM who is also its advisor, says ex-premier.

It is anticipated that MAS would terminate up to six international routes.

COMMENT Najib's latest retort that he is 'not alone' signals a shift in power tussle.

Putrajaya's explanations are not satisfying most folk, says ex-info minister.

The move could funnel billions of dollars into sharia-compliant asset managers.

This after the popular journal ran a story on the PM and wife's lavish spending.

The Taman Medan church pastor says he is worried of untoward incidents.

The legislation is vital to closing the deal that would link a dozen economies.

They claim BAT scheme aims to weaken union and move in foreign workers.

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is shocked and disappointed by the Malacca River pollution which has caused the death of thousands of fish due to poisoning in the river recently.

The 11th Malaysia Plan is to be tabled on May 21, 2015 during the second parliamentary sitting of 2015. The 10th Malaysia Plan (for the period 2010 - 2015) was launched with much pomp after Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak took office in 2009. It had five key strategic thrusts.

Student group slams action as 'political', aimed at cowing undergraduates.

Sabah Council of Churches says gov't has duty to foster understanding.

Najib uses upbeat news for EPF members as sign of his 'popular support'.

COMMENT The lion's share of the blame for BN's predicament goes to Dr M.

The RM198 million hospital project is put on hold because it’s too costly.

He takes a swipe at his prime critic saying the world community is with him.

KINIBIZ 30pct of EPF members earn less than RM900 a month, below minimum wage.

FREE YOURSAY ‘If it’s from their own money, then let them be. But is it?’

FREE YOURSAY ‘If you as MP feels the pinch, what about the wage earner?’

Asean won’t meddle in members' rights, but would interfere in the business realm. 

FREE YOURSAY ‘They will have to demolish KLIA because it is a huge cross.’

Anonymous message threatens 'kecoh' if forum on GST, racial politics proceeds.

FREE YOURSAY ‘The home minister says it's seditious. The IGP says it’s not...’

FREE YOURSAY ‘When a person displays such blatant bias, you have no choice.’

The fake media statement was made out to be from IGP Khalid Abu Bakar.