Archive - 5 May 2015

Consider Rompin's message, says Hisham

Consider Rompin's message, says Hisham

There may be issues which Putrajaya needs to mull over, says Umno VP.
Hisham: Dr M not a factor for lower majority

Hisham: Dr M not a factor for lower majority

'This does not involve him. He did not even vote here,' says Umno VP.
2015-05-05

2015-05-05

Shahidan needs to leave Asum, says KJ

Shahidan needs to leave Asum, says KJ

Sports minister says he shouldn't have stood in the swimming association's polls.
MP's aide probed for 'incitement' tweet

MP's aide probed for 'incitement' tweet

Tweet was critical of GST and police crackdown on May Day rally.
BN keeps Rompin, majority slashed by 40pct

BN keeps Rompin, majority slashed by 40pct

UPDATED 10.24PM BN's majority slashed by 41 pct, PAS votes status quo.
TNB will do its best to prevent outages during polls

TNB will do its best to prevent outages during polls

FREE PMTG PAUH The utility company had taken all precautions necessary.
Cuepacs hoping for better incentives for civil servants

Cuepacs hoping for better incentives for civil servants

FREE ‘The minimum wage must be above the poverty line,’ says Azih Muda.
Ministry bans four of Faisal Tehrani’s books

Ministry bans four of Faisal Tehrani’s books

FREE The four books were said to have contained Shiite elements.
'Simplify Puspal process for gigs, remove Jakim'

'Simplify Puspal process for gigs, remove Jakim'

UPDATED 7.25PM Live event organisers wants end to bureaucracy.
MP slams ustaz for recycling Christian plot

MP slams ustaz for recycling Christian plot

FREE PMTG PAUH He urges voters to reject this Umno attempt to fish for votes.
Husam wins RM350k appeal by NSTP

Husam wins RM350k appeal by NSTP

UPDATED 5.50PM Court of Appeal upholds the High Court decision.
So, will Mat Sabu battle to keep No 2 post?

So, will Mat Sabu battle to keep No 2 post?

The PAS deputy says he’s thinking, but Permatang Pauh is on his plate now.
Bersih: Let voters decide on BM proficiency

Bersih: Let voters decide on BM proficiency

FREE However, Bersih supports the idea that candidates need to understand and speak BM.
MP: In fiscal crunch, trim PMD budget first

MP: In fiscal crunch, trim PMD budget first

Slash budget for PMD, not healthcare and education, says Kluang MP.
Singapore, M’sia push back deadline for fast rail link

Singapore, M’sia push back deadline for fast rail link

FREE They say they hope to reach agreement on a new timeline by year-end.
Minister mum on arrest of minors at GST protest

Minister mum on arrest of minors at GST protest

UPDATED 7.25PM Rohani leaves the arrest of six minors to 'relevant authorities'.
NFC wants judge related to PKR leader replaced

NFC wants judge related to PKR leader replaced

FREE Salleh says Nik Nazmi reports to Rafizi and therefore Rozina should recuse herself.
Woman who stripped released on RM7,000 bail

Woman who stripped released on RM7,000 bail

Persana Avril Sollunda, 32, claims trial, and her brother posted bail.
Tempers flare in Permatang Pauh

Tempers flare in Permatang Pauh

PMTG PAUH MCA’s Gui Guat Lye claims he was assaulted by about five men.
PAS polls panel chief silent on 'dirty tactics'

PAS polls panel chief silent on 'dirty tactics'

Asmuni Awi declines to speak on party polls claim he made last month.
Ringgit suffers largest decline in three weeks

Ringgit suffers largest decline in three weeks

FREE The ringgit weakened 1.1 percent, matching its retreat on April 13.
Adenan meets Taib's major critic abroad

Adenan meets Taib's major critic abroad

FREE UPDATED 5.41PM He raises eyebrows after meet with Bruno Manser Fund.
Husam qualifies to contest all top three posts

Husam qualifies to contest all top three posts

Husam Musa must now choose which post he wants to vie for by May 19.
Chong Wei’s ranking slip leads to selection headache

Chong Wei’s ranking slip leads to selection headache

FREE He is only their third-ranked player after serving an eight-month ban.
Probe on Duke accident case nearly 90pct done

Probe on Duke accident case nearly 90pct done

FREE Police say the involvement of Miros in the probe was unnecessary.
Is Najib our Mayweather, still undefeated?

Is Najib our Mayweather, still undefeated?

COMMENT Najib has shown no signs of defeat, even after 'upper-cuts'.
BM credit must-have only a suggestion, says Zahid

BM credit must-have only a suggestion, says Zahid

UPDATED 3PM ‘Nothing has been finalised. Why worry?’ says Zahid.
Heat on Pakatan, possible low voter turn-out

Heat on Pakatan, possible low voter turn-out

PMTG PAUH Sim says a survey shows only 68pct will return to vote.
Rafizi creating false scenarios, says Zahid

Rafizi creating false scenarios, says Zahid

UPDATED 2.55PM PMTG PAUH He replies with sarcasm on claim BN makes night visits.
Secret witnesses to testify in Yazid's Sosma trial

Secret witnesses to testify in Yazid's Sosma trial

UPDATED 3.50PM If the court allows, the witnesses will testify via CCTV.
Giving voters travel subsidy not an offence

Giving voters travel subsidy not an offence

UPDATED 3.10PM ROMPIN EC chief says he has checked with MACC as well.
An iconoclast tacks in familiar style

An iconoclast tacks in familiar style

COMMENT Mahathir fuses many roles on road show to trigger an ouster.
Reporter bids to set aside subpoena in Yazid case

Reporter bids to set aside subpoena in Yazid case

UPDATED 3.05PM Lawyer Syahredzan says article was on information from sources.
PSD freezes hiring, are funds running dry?

PSD freezes hiring, are funds running dry?

FREE At least 15 government agencies have been told to stop hiring new staff.
You’re some daredevil driver

You’re some daredevil driver

I like to drive fast. Driving was one of the things I wanted to do since I was a kid. But I have stopped driving fast in the last decade. Simply because nearly every day someone tries to kill me on the road. And the worst part is, I rarely drive at peak hours! I go to work late and leave later just to avoid mad Malaysian drivers.
CEO: Talk of MAS’ fleet sale or lease is premature

CEO: Talk of MAS’ fleet sale or lease is premature

FREE ‘MAS needs to utilise its fleet at an optimum level,’ says Mueller.
Minister wants 'buy RM10, get RM10' prepaid card

Minister wants 'buy RM10, get RM10' prepaid card

FREE He conceded to existence of confusion and contradictory statements.
'Stupid' to require polls bidders to have BM credit

'Stupid' to require polls bidders to have BM credit

Enough if candidates can speak and write well, says SUPP chief Dr Sim Kui Hian.
Perhaps candidates should have above pre-teen IQ?

Perhaps candidates should have above pre-teen IQ?

FREE YOURSAY ‘I want an effective wakil rakyat, not those who talk only.’
MB, what’s there to understand about GST?

MB, what’s there to understand about GST?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Wouldn’t it be better not to vote BN and get rid of the new tax?’
Preacher says those who reject hudud are despotic

Preacher says those who reject hudud are despotic

PMTG PAUH Words of well-known Mohd Kazim seen as a blast at Kak Wan.
Three hours for IGP’s brother, three nights for others

Three hours for IGP’s brother, three nights for others

FREE YOURSAY ‘And why haven't they arrested former PM Mahathir yet?’
D-Day for Rompin parliamentary seat

D-Day for Rompin parliamentary seat

ROMPIN It’s been a keenly fought battle for the BN stronghold in Pahang.
Ambiga right about Bkt Aman 'faceless cowards'

Ambiga right about Bkt Aman 'faceless cowards'

FREE YOURSAY ‘Her incarceration bid only fuels anger of millions of M’sians.’
Are police enforcers for Jakim?

Are police enforcers for Jakim?

Let’s recover our constitutional sanity.