Archive - 22 June 2015

For Kamalanathan, urine 'joke' in terribly bad taste

For Kamalanathan, urine 'joke' in terribly bad taste

FREE He says it's unacceptable, will take 'appropriate' action after police probe.
Zahid: Need to review border security agreements

Zahid: Need to review border security agreements

This to boost security measures at border areas between Thailand and M'sia.
Request for proposal for Bandar Malaysia under way

Request for proposal for Bandar Malaysia under way

FREE The 1MDB unit had also announced that it was seeking development partners.
Khairy: Pakatan disunity shows BN the better one

Khairy: Pakatan disunity shows BN the better one

UPDATED 7.04PM He says BN better as it has managed to keep 13 parties together.
Exco, cops say 'drinking urine' was teacher's joke

Exco, cops say 'drinking urine' was teacher's joke

They claim it is a misunderstanding, teacher said 'don't drink your urine'.
Three killed in shopping mall collapse in Alor Gajah

Three killed in shopping mall collapse in Alor Gajah

FREE UPDATED 10.40PM The parking lot under construction collapsed about 2pm.
MB Azmin Ali holds private meeting with sultan

MB Azmin Ali holds private meeting with sultan

However, no details of their two-hour meeting at the palace are available.
Orang Asal want PSC for land disputes

Orang Asal want PSC for land disputes

In a parliamentary briefing to 20 members of parliament (MPs) at the Opposition Party Office (DAP) last week on June 17, 2015, Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia (JOAS) urged the establishment of a parliamentary select committee (PSC) as part of the recommendations following the findings of the task force on the Suhakam National Land Inquiry (NI) on the land rights of the indigenous peoples of Malaysia.
DAP MP: Exciting times ahead for opposition

DAP MP: Exciting times ahead for opposition

Alliances based on principles, not party lines, could evolve, says Steven Sim.
Nazri: WSJ report proves 1MDB funds not lost

Nazri: WSJ report proves 1MDB funds not lost

UPDATED 6.55PM "What's wrong with (1MDB's) money being spent on the people?"
Thailand to implement health checks for haj pilgrims

Thailand to implement health checks for haj pilgrims

FREE Over 10,000 Thai Muslims will travel to Saudi Arabia in September.
Actress backs Dr M, hubby feels sorry for PM

Actress backs Dr M, hubby feels sorry for PM

Rozita Che Wan believes that Mahathir is only doing what is good for the nation.
1MDB-linked charity won't comment on WSJ claim

1MDB-linked charity won't comment on WSJ claim

This is on Wall Street Journal’s report it bankrolled BN election campaigns.
Public, media told to zip lips over Duke tragedy

Public, media told to zip lips over Duke tragedy

FREE The statement on FB was offensive to the victim’s family, says counsel.
Don't ask us to do your job, Bersih flays EC

Don't ask us to do your job, Bersih flays EC

FREE EC draws flak for asking polls watchdog to look into merit of WSJ report.
WSJ told to show proof of 1MDB-election funds link

WSJ told to show proof of 1MDB-election funds link

UPDATED 4.52PM An Umno leader says if it cannot then it should stop the allegations.
2015-06-22

2015-06-22

Reports lodged, exco denies 'drink urine' claim

Reports lodged, exco denies 'drink urine' claim

School files police report on letter claiming non-Muslim pupils told not to drink water in class.
Stop hauling transgenders to court, gov't told

Stop hauling transgenders to court, gov't told

FREE HRW slams arrest of 15 of them in Kota Bharu last week as discriminatory.
Another red paint attack on Penang DAP HQ

Another red paint attack on Penang DAP HQ

Komtar rep says CCTV recording showed the incident happened around 8.28pm.
Median monthly income rises to RM4,585 in 2014

Median monthly income rises to RM4,585 in 2014

FREE KL recorded the highest median monthly household income of RM7,620.
Residents afraid to move into their new houses

Residents afraid to move into their new houses

Many complaints, including water leakages, in newly-completed Klang houses.
'Dr M wrong, gentlemen like Najib don't run'

'Dr M wrong, gentlemen like Najib don't run'

UPDATED 2.58PM Umno leader says Najib 'man enough' to remain at the helm.
Verdict tomorrow in appeal over Jill Ireland case

Verdict tomorrow in appeal over Jill Ireland case

FREE On April 23, the Appeals Court reserved its decision after hearing submissions.
MIC's leadership crisis nothing to do with Indians

MIC's leadership crisis nothing to do with Indians

COMMENT Greed and selfishness have taken precedence in the MIC.
Stop blaming, obey laws, city council tells Umno

Stop blaming, obey laws, city council tells Umno

MPPP rejects claim DAP ordered it to bring down illegal Umno structure.
21 human trafficking victims buried in Pokok Sena

21 human trafficking victims buried in Pokok Sena

FREE The bodies were buried after their autopsy at a hospital was completed.
Sarong Episode 2, now at Selangor SUK building

Sarong Episode 2, now at Selangor SUK building

Security guard asked two women to put on sarong but they refused.
PAS leadership given 100 days – or face new party

PAS leadership given 100 days – or face new party

UPDATED 6.05PM Likely of new Islamist party if ultimatum not met, says Khalid.
Analyst: Progressive PAS a media myth

Analyst: Progressive PAS a media myth

UPDATED 2.37PM Media perpetuated PAS as such, quoting the vocal faction.
Are our homes a poison factory?

Are our homes a poison factory?

‘Go Green’ is a phrase getting popular among the people today. Many are willing to take that one extra step to help save the environment, because they know that the efforts of even one person can make a huge difference. It is small efforts like these that help sustain our world in the midst of heavy industry pollutions, irresponsible waste disposal and unethical, profit-hungry businesses.
'Teacher told non-Muslim pupils to drink urine'

'Teacher told non-Muslim pupils to drink urine'

FREE UPDATED 1.50PM Education Ministry orders probe into the allegation.
Malaysia steps up Mers screening at entry points

Malaysia steps up Mers screening at entry points

FREE Monitoring of body temperatures at the country’s airports has already begun.
That 'precious jewel' called Johor

That 'precious jewel' called Johor

FREE Southern Tigers FB posts continue to whip up Johor nationalism.
Five senators sworn-in at Dewan Negara

Five senators sworn-in at Dewan Negara

FREE Among them was DAP’s vice-chair Ariffin SM Omar, who was reappointed.
Thousands flex bodies on International Yoga Day

Thousands flex bodies on International Yoga Day

However, Malaysia was not in favour of the Yoga Day resolution at the UN.
AG hands cross protest papers back to cops

AG hands cross protest papers back to cops

UPDATED 12.50PM Two months on, protesters yet to face action.
Beijing: Projects are for better weather forecasts

Beijing: Projects are for better weather forecasts

FREE This explanation was provided by two scientists in the ‘People’s Daily’.
M'kini bid for new judge in PM's suit thrown out

M'kini bid for new judge in PM's suit thrown out

UPDATED 3PM Court dismisses bid for Justice Kamaludin not to hear the case.
PAS MP to Hadi: DAP chauvinist? See mirror

PAS MP to Hadi: DAP chauvinist? See mirror

FREE Khalid Samad says PAS becoming like Umno and tells PAS president off.
Confusion reigns at Anwar's qazaf appeal

Confusion reigns at Anwar's qazaf appeal

UPDATED 2.45PM Both Jamil Khir and Anwar's lawyers cite different times for meeting.
TNB gets invitation for 1MDB plant takeover

TNB gets invitation for 1MDB plant takeover

FREE TNB receives letter to submit proposal for stake in RM11b Project 3B.
Idris Jala, put on thinking cap if you can find it

Idris Jala, put on thinking cap if you can find it

FREE YOURSAY ‘We have not progressed economically and socially.’
A muddle called Hadi Awang

A muddle called Hadi Awang

COMMENT PAS chief tars with a broad brush, sweeping a lof of reality underneath.
PKR: Obama's speedy return to push TPPA?

PKR: Obama's speedy return to push TPPA?

FREE Nik Nazmi asks if he’s rallying support for ‘flailing’ Trans-Pacific agreement.
EC chief dodges WSJ, says show proof if any

EC chief dodges WSJ, says show proof if any

FREE He asks Bersih why raise the WSJ allegation three years after GE13.
Hadi, you can keep Pakatan’s corpse, too

Hadi, you can keep Pakatan’s corpse, too

FREE YOURSAY ‘PAS has killed Pakatan but now refusing to bury it.’
The kedai kopi political commentator

The kedai kopi political commentator

Could your casual remark be used by any parties?
Move on DAP, and build a new alliance

Move on DAP, and build a new alliance

FREE YOURSAY So, the race to define the realignment of forces is on...
Najib and gang, whither open letters to WSJ?

Najib and gang, whither open letters to WSJ?

FREE MP SPEAKS They’ve written complaints, but why elegant silence?
It’s not about being rich, but how you become rich

It’s not about being rich, but how you become rich

FREE YOURSAY ‘Nazri, care to disclose and declare your sources of income?’
Salahuddin: I'm being kicked while I'm down

Salahuddin: I'm being kicked while I'm down

FREE Offered a seat in PAS CC, he says threats made to cut ties with him.