Archive - 24 April 2015

As expected, Wan Azizah is PKR’s choice

As expected, Wan Azizah is PKR’s choice

UPDATED 12.40AM This is the third time she is running for the Permatang Pauh seat.
Boycott traders who exploit GST, urges Najib

Boycott traders who exploit GST, urges Najib

He also believes the GST implementation will help improve the country’s GDP.
Cops probe political flag burning in Rompin

Cops probe political flag burning in Rompin

Supt Abdul Aziz advises all political supporters to abide by the law.
War legends and lies

War legends and lies

It’s always about lusts for power and loot.
'Maybe Allah chose me for new Pmtg Pauh chapter'

'Maybe Allah chose me for new Pmtg Pauh chapter'

Suhaimi also makes a rallying call to 'restore BN's dignity' in the by-election.
Umno sec-gen dismisses claims of 'get Najib' plot

Umno sec-gen dismisses claims of 'get Najib' plot

Umno sec-gen clears air with Khairul Azwan and accuses MYKMU.net of 'spin'.
A mirror of one another

A mirror of one another

there is so much hatred in this world today
Zam: Jakim caught between PAS, Umno hudud tussle

Zam: Jakim caught between PAS, Umno hudud tussle

He claims Jakim's support for hudud is driven by 'disappontment'.
Najib: The old must give way to the young

Najib: The old must give way to the young

UPDATED 7.15PM The prime minister seems to be referring to Dr Mahathir.
Put party before papa, 'feeble' Mukhriz told

Put party before papa, 'feeble' Mukhriz told

Kedah lawmaker says MB cannot differentiate between party and family.
Parliamentary panels will boost legislative process

Parliamentary panels will boost legislative process

The Malaysian Bar refers to news reports on the proposal by the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department YB Nancy Shukri that proposed legislation be discussed in a parliamentary committee before being tabled in Parliament.
Ringgit likely to stay at 3.5 level in medium term

Ringgit likely to stay at 3.5 level in medium term

Foreign holdings of M’sian gov’t securities remain stable at between 40 and 45pt.
Flights resume at Yangon International Airport

Flights resume at Yangon International Airport

It was forced to close due to strong winds and a blackout in the area.
BAT picketers face 'excessive noise' charge

BAT picketers face 'excessive noise' charge

Bail amount was seven times higher than the maximum fine applicable.
MYKMU sights 'report', insists plot is real

MYKMU sights 'report', insists plot is real

Pro-Umno website says it has proof of anti-Najib plot by Umno Youth leaders.
MACC adviser: I did not dismiss PM's wealth report

MACC adviser: I did not dismiss PM's wealth report

If there is evidence, MACC will conduct an investigation, says Tunku Abdul Aziz.
‘Sedition changes don’t set apart agitation, provocation’

‘Sedition changes don’t set apart agitation, provocation’

The NGOs say the failure to distinguish could implicate innocent people.
Kit Siang, you are still da man

Kit Siang, you are still da man

COMMENT In seeking justice and fairness, he has experienced the worst.
Umno portal pressures KJ over 'plot against PM'

Umno portal pressures KJ over 'plot against PM'

MYKMU.net wants Khairy to file a report with the Umno disciplinary board.
2015-04-24

2015-04-24

Ku Nan: Nothing behind 'alone, not alone' remarks

Ku Nan: Nothing behind 'alone, not alone' remarks

Umno sec-gen claims there is no innuendo and PM and DPM are getting along fine.
What about transparency in Botak Hill rezoning?

What about transparency in Botak Hill rezoning?

The Penang Forum steering committee is dismayed to read press reports on April 19, 2015 which confirmed that the Penang state government had quietly rezoned hill land in Bukit Relau for residential development in December 2012.
Saudi Arabia’s solution to world glut - pump more oil

Saudi Arabia’s solution to world glut - pump more oil

Riyadh now has an incentive to maximise output and undermine rival producers.
Umno to identify members in cross protest

Umno to identify members in cross protest

Sec-gen Tengku Adnan says action will be taken after police probe.
Abolish the service charge at once

Abolish the service charge at once

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is surprised not only by the fact that our government has given in to pressure so easily and allowed the service charge to remain, but also at the reason given as to why the charge is necessary.
'Tian Chua irresponsible for 'DAP populist' remark'

'Tian Chua irresponsible for 'DAP populist' remark'

UPDATED 2.37PM Ramasamy says Tian fails to understand DAP's stand on hudud.
Learn from East M'sia, Ku Nan tells protesters

Learn from East M'sia, Ku Nan tells protesters

Umno sec-gen hopes protesters against PJ church will learn religious tolerance.
Did IGP err in Sirul's case, too?

Did IGP err in Sirul's case, too?

Now that we know the IGP erred on the church protest, what about Sirul's case?
In suit by Najib, Harakah cites public interest

In suit by Najib, Harakah cites public interest

The PM is suing the PAS party organ for defamation for its article on 1MDB.
Widow's suit against Najib, Rosmah struck out

Widow's suit against Najib, Rosmah struck out

UPDATED 1.50PM Papers filed by PI Bala's widow are defective, rules court.
Neutralise the roots of ‘cross-gate’

Neutralise the roots of ‘cross-gate’

The Taman Medan church ‘cross-gate’ affair did not happen out of spontaneity. It was the fruiting of seeds planted by racist ideas rooted in statements, urgings and questions asked in the past by certain parties.
MP: Enough evidence to probe PM's wealth

MP: Enough evidence to probe PM's wealth

Teo responds to MACC which says probe can't be based on suspicion.
Dancing with the wolf

Dancing with the wolf

We can’t afford a return to a full autocracy.
Police findings on custodial death stats questionable

Police findings on custodial death stats questionable

ADUN SPEAKS Whether death by natural causes or not, police must account.
The Dr M-Najib feud according to MJ's hits

The Dr M-Najib feud according to MJ's hits

COMMENT From 'You’re Not Alone' to 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough'.
Jamil Khir: Sedition Act enough for Alvin Tan

Jamil Khir: Sedition Act enough for Alvin Tan

‘He cannot insult, regardless of religion,’ says the minister in the PM’s Dept.
Malaysia wants 'straight' bridge, says Khairy

Malaysia wants 'straight' bridge, says Khairy

Minister hopes leaders of both countries will discuss the issue when they meet.
Guns N' Roses guitarist to perform with sape artiste

Guns N' Roses guitarist to perform with sape artiste

Bumblefoot held a guitar workshop in Kuching.
Six M'sians in Moscow fire incident still warded

Six M'sians in Moscow fire incident still warded

They were among the victims at Russian National Research Medical University.
Apple Watch goes on sale, virtually

Apple Watch goes on sale, virtually

The wearable device will be sold by Apple only in its online store.
'Hadi indirectly asks Muslims to vote Umno'

'Hadi indirectly asks Muslims to vote Umno'

FREE YOURSAY ‘Hadi has gone too far for redemption. PAS is a goner in Pakatan.’
Disaster in our educational system

Disaster in our educational system

COMMENT After 50 years, BN has put our educational system in the 'longkang'.
What affects decision in choosing a university?

What affects decision in choosing a university?

FREE INFOGRAPHICS The key factors that influence choice of university.
Taman Medan protest not fuelled by ignorance

Taman Medan protest not fuelled by ignorance

FREE YOURSAY 'Extremism comes from the top and it must be tackled there.'
Malay leadership vacuum and endless possibilities

Malay leadership vacuum and endless possibilities

MP SPEAKS The crisis in both Umno and PAS may see rise of new leaders.
Three hours for brother, three nights for others

Three hours for brother, three nights for others

FREE YOURSAY ‘He should not be let off just because he's IGP's brother.’
Activist Adam Adli's father dies in accident

Activist Adam Adli's father dies in accident

UPDATED 3.58PM Abd Halim, 54, was strong supporter of his activist son.
'Make interfaith meets routine, not upon conflict'

'Make interfaith meets routine, not upon conflict'

NGO says regular meetings can help solve interfaith problems.
Will snap polls save Najib from Dr M's jaws?

Will snap polls save Najib from Dr M's jaws?

ANALYSIS Political analyst Wong Chin Huat outlines the various scenarios.
Forum venue sealed off after Umno protest threat

Forum venue sealed off after Umno protest threat

Anti-GST and racism forum finds Kluang venue in darkness, and is aborted.
Did PM rely on Jho Low to do 1MDB maths?

Did PM rely on Jho Low to do 1MDB maths?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Obviously Najib doesn't know how to count like Dr M.’