Archive - 12 June 2015

Sultan warns those out to create discord in Johor

Sultan warns those out to create discord in Johor

The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, today advised the Malaysian Indian community in the state against being easily influenced by provocations by those bent on undermining racial harmony.
What toll raise, ask highway concessionaires

What toll raise, ask highway concessionaires

FREE There is no letter from the authorities; they only heard from media.
Mt Kinabalu 'nudists' jailed three days, fined RM5k

Mt Kinabalu 'nudists' jailed three days, fined RM5k

FREE They were among 10 who dared each other to go naked on the peak.
Cabinet mulls highway toll hike

Cabinet mulls highway toll hike

Most of the ministers present at its meeting today back move, few object.
TV3 denies taking orders to run down Proton

TV3 denies taking orders to run down Proton

Series on the cars have nothing to do with current political situation, it says.
Najib gives royals an itch, says Mahathir

Najib gives royals an itch, says Mahathir

UPDATED 7.20PM He says royalty should not talk about politics but…
Mahathir backs cabinet reshuffle, minus Najib

Mahathir backs cabinet reshuffle, minus Najib

UPDATED 7.11PM There must be a reshuffle, the first to go should be the PM.
Everyone knows 1MDB's Arul lied, insists Mahathir

Everyone knows 1MDB's Arul lied, insists Mahathir

UPDATED 7.32PM Dr M said Arul assured there was cash when he saw nothing.
PM: Dr M shifting 1MDB's billions to topple me

PM: Dr M shifting 1MDB's billions to topple me

FREE UPDATED 6.30PM He says Mahathir not genuine in seeking answers.
Najib: People will prove Dr M wrong in next polls

Najib: People will prove Dr M wrong in next polls

FREE Unbecoming behaviour an unfortunate postscript to Dr M's legacy.
Give priority to party interests, says Pak Lah

Give priority to party interests, says Pak Lah

FREE ‘We must strengthen our stand in (choosing) what is best.’
Dr M: Maybe we should blow up Plus highway?

Dr M: Maybe we should blow up Plus highway?

UPDATED 6.50PM He gets sarcastic about reports on attempts to destroy his legacy.
PAS polls may rewind its clock back to 2004

PAS polls may rewind its clock back to 2004

ANALYSIS If it champions hudud law amidst BN machinations. 
Mt Kinabalu strippers plead guilty to indecent exposure

Mt Kinabalu strippers plead guilty to indecent exposure

FREE The four could be jailed up to three months or fined or both if found guilty.
National laureate Samad Said to join DAP

National laureate Samad Said to join DAP

UPDATED 5.39PM Guan Eng and dad to announce this in Kelantan tomorrow.
Go on an extended leave, Najib told

Go on an extended leave, Najib told

FREE UPDATED 5.35PM To allow a full probe into 1MDB by an RCI, says Lim Kit Siang.
Gold medalist gymnast draws flak over outfit

Gold medalist gymnast draws flak over outfit

FREE Farah Ann Hadi’s gymnastics outfit sparks off debate in the social media.
2015-06-12

2015-06-12

Chua's ambiguity over Penang Port surprises CM

Chua's ambiguity over Penang Port surprises CM

This follows Chua Soi Lek's statement about 'no light at end of tunnel'.
Indian cops nab four over 1,000 fake academic certs

Indian cops nab four over 1,000 fake academic certs

FREE Two of the suspects worked as counsellors, while the rest were security guards.
Cuepacs: Announce pay hike and bonus immediately

Cuepacs: Announce pay hike and bonus immediately

FREE Its chief says the increase must be an improvement on the present one.
'Let Dr M blabber on and on, his views don't matter'

'Let Dr M blabber on and on, his views don't matter'

UPDATED 4.54PM 'This is a free state; we can't stop him from talking,' says Nazri.
'DAP like a woman, reluctant to divorce PAS'

'DAP like a woman, reluctant to divorce PAS'

FREE Be a man and cut off ties with us, PAS Youth chief Nik Abduh tells DAP.
MPSJ’s crow-shooting drive not a solution

MPSJ’s crow-shooting drive not a solution

Yet again, another municipal council decides to hold a weekend crow-shooting drive in order to reduce the numbers of crows in their jurisdiction. This time, the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) is the latest to resort to this ineffective and ‘purely for show’ effort, scheduled for June 13 and 14.
Nazri, again, bumps off talk of cabinet revamp

Nazri, again, bumps off talk of cabinet revamp

UPDATED 3.25PM Nothing in the air at cabinet meeting, says tourism minister.
Speaker kills 'go live' bid for PAC 1MDB hearing

Speaker kills 'go live' bid for PAC 1MDB hearing

FREE Among others, Pandikar says it is to protect individuals who testify.
Remove exception to marital rape in the law

Remove exception to marital rape in the law

The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) is deeply disappointed by the de facto Law Minister, Nancy Shukri’s, statement on June 10 that the government has decided not to criminalise marital rape. Currently, Section 375 of the Penal Code contains an exception that states that sexual intercourse by a man with his wife is not rape. This is regardless of the wife's consent or lack thereof.
S Korea seals off two Mers hospitals, worst may be over

S Korea seals off two Mers hospitals, worst may be over

FREE Mers has infected 126 people in South Korea and killed 11 in three weeks.
Gov't pays RM222m a year to rent Proton cars

Gov't pays RM222m a year to rent Proton cars

This is the sum to rent 10,963 cars of various models for use.
MAS: No sign engine fire forced plane to land

MAS: No sign engine fire forced plane to land

FREE UPDATED 3PM Airbus 330 lands after taking off at Melbourne Airport.
Jelebu PAS leaders quit posts, leave party

Jelebu PAS leaders quit posts, leave party

FREE They say decision is result of the outcome of the PAS muktamar.
1MDB to launch Bandar M'sia's request for plan

1MDB to launch Bandar M'sia's request for plan

FREE This is to select qualified equity investors in its development.
British horror star Christopher Lee dies aged 93

British horror star Christopher Lee dies aged 93

FREE Lee was best-known for playing Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster and similar roles.
FGV eyes 30pct stake in Indonesia’s PT Eagle High

FGV eyes 30pct stake in Indonesia’s PT Eagle High

FREE The deal could be worth RM1b, The Edge reports, citing sources.
Where's 11MP's 'market-friendly affirmative action'?

Where's 11MP's 'market-friendly affirmative action'?

KINIBIZ Najib’s first response on taking office as PM in 2009 was his GTP.
Azmin denies state assembly will be dissolved

Azmin denies state assembly will be dissolved

UPDATED 1.20PM Discussions ongoing to resolve PAS-DAP problem, insists MB.
Cabinet revamp may happen, says NST

Cabinet revamp may happen, says NST

FREE Umno-linked daily quotes sources saying a 'shake up' is in store.
No to child labour, yes to quality education

No to child labour, yes to quality education

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) commemorates the 2015 World Day against Child Labour today. This year’s focus is on the importance of quality education as an important step in confronting child labour; hence its theme: ‘No to Child Labour. Yes to Quality Education’.
Asia’s SMEs really love WhatsApp

Asia’s SMEs really love WhatsApp

FREE Businesses are using the latest and cheapest technologies to boost productivity.
'Zahid contradicting IGP on 1MDB probe status'

'Zahid contradicting IGP on 1MDB probe status'

FREE Pua says Parliament told probe completed, but IGP says task force needs more time.
US FDA starts testing Nestle’s Maggi noodles

US FDA starts testing Nestle’s Maggi noodles

FREE Nestle doesn’t directly sell or distribute Maggi noodles in the US.
Is Malaysia ready to handle and treat folk with Mers?

Is Malaysia ready to handle and treat folk with Mers?

Channel News Asia (CNA) TV had these news shots streamed across the TV screen prompter on June 11, and the same was also reported over TV8 10pm Mandarin News.
Our education makes us '5Malaysia', says sultan

Our education makes us '5Malaysia', says sultan

FREE This will be the result, not 1Malaysia, Johor sultan warns in a media interview.
Veep: If ties severed, PAS will give up gov't posts

Veep: If ties severed, PAS will give up gov't posts

FREE PAS is ready to instruct its members to relinquish their posts in Penang.
'Non-Malays not expelled, so why are Rohingyas?'

'Non-Malays not expelled, so why are Rohingyas?'

Dr M says Myanmar must accept Rohingya, just as Malaya took in non-Malays.
Prosecution's failure led to finger-rape acquittal

Prosecution's failure led to finger-rape acquittal

Written judgemnt reveals that they failed to counter doctor's claim.
Analysts divided over possible PAS split

Analysts divided over possible PAS split

Political observers mull options for PAS progressives after muktamar wipeout.
Mahathir: Why is 1MDB so stupid?

Mahathir: Why is 1MDB so stupid?

FREE UPDATED 11.50AM He admits the folk are still not clear about 1MDB.
Dr M: Jho Low got PM to guarantee 1MDB loans

Dr M: Jho Low got PM to guarantee 1MDB loans

FREE UPDATED 10.30AM Dr M claims this was done without cabinet's knowledge.
Puncak Niaga threatens to rescind deal with Selangor

Puncak Niaga threatens to rescind deal with Selangor

If sixth deadline extension not kept, Puncak Niaga will go ahead and sue.
UK may review travel advisory over nudist fiasco

UK may review travel advisory over nudist fiasco

FREE Post-quake arrest has prompted possible extra warnings for visitors.
Sarong rule - RTD guard a convenient scapegoat

Sarong rule - RTD guard a convenient scapegoat

FREE YOURSAY ‘So the guard is better than the office manager in customer service?’
Nazir: Late 1MDB audit shows bad governance

Nazir: Late 1MDB audit shows bad governance

FREE PM’s brother asks why standards for GLC governance so ‘low’.
Hanging on to posts exposes ulama's real face

Hanging on to posts exposes ulama's real face

FREE YOURSAY 'They tried to hang on to something they're no longer entitled to.'
Not a sen from 1MDB, but Najib still culpable

Not a sen from 1MDB, but Najib still culpable

FREE YOURSAY ‘It does not matter if he receive gratuity or not, he is still my servant.’
Umno, two wrongs don’t make a right

Umno, two wrongs don’t make a right

FREE YOURSAY ‘’Umno dulu’ and ‘Umno kini’ are cut from the same cloth.’
Border security in dire need of immediate reform

Border security in dire need of immediate reform

When we look at what had happened recently which involved security breaches on our borders which our security forces failed to prevent, it is obvious that during those unprecedented events, our existing security framework failed to intervene or even detect them before they escalated into crises. The three main aspects of security network we are looking at are airspace, sea and land.
PM’s disease now spread to 1MDB’s Arul

PM’s disease now spread to 1MDB’s Arul

FREE YOURSAY ‘Ask one question and the answer is on something else.’