Archive - 23 June 2015

Palanivel meets Najib on MIC crisis

Palanivel meets Najib on MIC crisis

FREE This is after Najib tweeted he would summon Palanivel to ask for explanation.
Labourer fined for hurting niece with chair

Labourer fined for hurting niece with chair

FREE He also hurled the cover of a pot in her direction, but missed.
2015-06-23

2015-06-23

Councillor torches Umno for Ramadan flag-burning

Councillor torches Umno for Ramadan flag-burning

FREE MBPP's Ong Ah Teong also hammers Penang Umno for not respecting the King.
Civil service shenanigans cost gov't RM170k

Civil service shenanigans cost gov't RM170k

UPDATED 8.07PM Ali Hamsa says 18 officers identified for disciplinary action.
'Royal defender' ducks Nazri-prince spat

'Royal defender' ducks Nazri-prince spat

Perkasa boss Ibrahim Ali sidesteps the issue with a cryptic response.
Court bars ex-minister from publishing book on Deepak

Court bars ex-minister from publishing book on Deepak

FREE The court allowed the bid pending the disposal of Deepak’s defamation suit.
Retirement saves errant civil servants' hides

Retirement saves errant civil servants' hides

UPDATED 8.00PM Ali Hamsa says some go unpunished as they've retired.
 
‘Weed out teachers who are bigoted’

‘Weed out teachers who are bigoted’

Racial and religious bigots have no place in our system, says DAP leader.
'Avoid eating, drinking in front of Muslim students'

'Avoid eating, drinking in front of Muslim students'

UPDATED 6.48PM Exercise discretion, says deputy education minister.
'Umno not gangsters or we'd punch your face'

'Umno not gangsters or we'd punch your face'

Penang Umno denies acting like hooligans on the dismantling of Menara Umno sign.
Shafee's suit against Bar, ex-judge to go on

Shafee's suit against Bar, ex-judge to go on

UPDATED 6.05PM Bar's application to strike out Shafee's injunction dismissed.
Pak Samad - pioneer or just a Malay DAP mascot?

Pak Samad - pioneer or just a Malay DAP mascot?

ANALYSIS Will he be the ‘ubah’ pioneer of the party, or merely a Malay ‘mascot’?
Perkasa: PAS-DAP divorce will cause Umno grief

Perkasa: PAS-DAP divorce will cause Umno grief

UPDATED 5.38PM This is as PAS will win lion's share of Malay votes, says Perkasa.
PAS rebels say will stay afloat as tides change

PAS rebels say will stay afloat as tides change

UPDATED 4.50PM PAS chief's 'you'll drown' warning fails to rattle progressive faction.
IGP: Nazri quizzed over royal 'whack'

IGP: Nazri quizzed over royal 'whack'

UPDATED 7.05PM Khalid says minister's statement was recorded last week.
DAP-Azmin date to thrash out coalition nitty-gritty

DAP-Azmin date to thrash out coalition nitty-gritty

Tony Pua says party will meet Selangor MB soon on standing of state gov't.
Palanivel and four others file for stay of ruling

Palanivel and four others file for stay of ruling

FREE This was filed on June 19, three days after filing an appeal at the Court of Appeal.
Saifuddin appears to be breaking ranks with Najib

Saifuddin appears to be breaking ranks with Najib

Ex-Umno deputy minister's tweets seem to want an end to ties with Najib.
'We'll rise with new friends, become stronger'

'We'll rise with new friends, become stronger'

FREE UPDATED 4.30PM Anwar says the fight is on as long as he is alive.
Sultan wants stability in S'gor, MB guarantees it

Sultan wants stability in S'gor, MB guarantees it

FREE Azmin guarantees stability and unity in Selangor.
Jawi withdraws appeal against Nik Raina's discharge

Jawi withdraws appeal against Nik Raina's discharge

FREE A three-member panel of the Syariah Appeal Court unanimously allowed the bid.
'PAS has forsaken Nik Aziz and Fadzil Noor'

'PAS has forsaken Nik Aziz and Fadzil Noor'

FREE New team has deviated from vision of the great leaders, says Khalid Samad.
Vexed Umno members torch DAP flag

Vexed Umno members torch DAP flag

Umno members see red over local council's move to tear down signboard.
45 AirAsia passengers held for smuggling gold bars

45 AirAsia passengers held for smuggling gold bars

FREE The gold bars were found hidden inside electronic items, says the Times of India.
Blogger Amos to undergo psychological assessment

Blogger Amos to undergo psychological assessment

FREE Authorities said the teenager was diagnosed ‘on the autism spectrum’.
WSJ report rehash of old allegations, says 1MDB

WSJ report rehash of old allegations, says 1MDB

FREE UPDATED 2.29PM It denies overpaying for energy assets or political motives.
Student's cross necklace seized by school

Student's cross necklace seized by school

It has since been returned and he is now allowed to wear it again.
‘No plan to replace BR1M with investment scheme’

‘No plan to replace BR1M with investment scheme’

FREE Chua Tee Yong says it is aimed at helping the folk balance the rising cost of living.
Hospital sorry over 'wear towel' rule for woman

Hospital sorry over 'wear towel' rule for woman

FREE Another woman is told to cover up before entering a government building.
Mara boss on Aussie scam: Can't say 'yes' or 'no'

Mara boss on Aussie scam: Can't say 'yes' or 'no'

Vowing to issue a statement tomorrow, Annuar Musa's lips sealed for now.
AG's Chamber's help sought to define 'marital rape'

AG's Chamber's help sought to define 'marital rape'

We want the definition narrowed, says cabinet minister Rohani Abdul Karim.
NUTP: Allow non-Muslim pupils to drink openly

NUTP: Allow non-Muslim pupils to drink openly

Union also criticises SK Ibrahim teacher over his so-called urine joke.
Bernama TV to get RM30mil bailout?

Bernama TV to get RM30mil bailout?

FREE Ministry to ask cabinet for draft to revamp troubled broadcaster.
PasMa reveals it will join new coalition with DAP

PasMa reveals it will join new coalition with DAP

FREE It’ll be the new political party it intends to form, with PasMa remaining an NGO.
PAS MP to be spared despite blasting Hadi

PAS MP to be spared despite blasting Hadi

Khalid Samad had told PAS boss Hadi off for allegedly calling DAP chauvinists.
Samsung Group scion bows in apology for Mers outbreak

Samsung Group scion bows in apology for Mers outbreak

FREE About half of the cases have been traced to the Samsung Medical Centre.
MP calls for GST reduction amid weak economy

MP calls for GST reduction amid weak economy

FREE Exports not growing; urgent to promote domestic consumption.
Water disruption in Sections 14 and 22, PJ tonight

Water disruption in Sections 14 and 22, PJ tonight

FREE Syabas says the disruption would be from 9pm to 3am tomorrow.
Heartfelt messages for Anwar on Fathers Day

Heartfelt messages for Anwar on Fathers Day

FREE His three daughters pen their love for him in a touching FB post.
PAC to quiz 1MDB bosses on WSJ report

PAC to quiz 1MDB bosses on WSJ report

However, Nur Jazlan says the committee will not call new witnesses for now.
You will drown, Hadi warns rebels

You will drown, Hadi warns rebels

FREE UPDATED 12:37PM PAS chief issues warning in an open letter.
Are we heading for an energy crisis in 2018?

Are we heading for an energy crisis in 2018?

FREE MP SPEAKS The Project 4A bidding should have been via a competitive tender.
Election Fund-Raising 101: The Genting case

Election Fund-Raising 101: The Genting case

FREE YOURSAY ‘Fund raising through stock market not possible as it’s stagnant.’
In ‘jihad’, Islamic group plans an Indonesian car

In ‘jihad’, Islamic group plans an Indonesian car

FREE Muhammadiyah has ambitions to break into tourism, food and fishing.
Will Najib sue Wall Street Journal, too?

Will Najib sue Wall Street Journal, too?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Take the WSJ to court in New York City - NYC and not KL.’
Fundsupermart.com Recommended Unit Trusts Awards 2015/16, more than 45% Upside Potential for Asia ex-Japan and Global Emerging Markets by End-2017

Fundsupermart.com Recommended Unit Trusts Awards 2015/16, more than 45% Upside Potential for Asia ex-Japan and Global Emerging Markets by End-2017

Fundsupermart.com (FSM) held its annual Recommended Unit Trusts Awards to  honour the unit trusts which have made it to FSM’s Recommended Unit Trusts list for the 2015/16 period.
Court orders return of 'Allah' CDs to owner

Court orders return of 'Allah' CDs to owner

UPDATED 11.21PM Appeals Court orders CDs be returned to Jill Ireland.
Prospects for coalition making, post-muktamar

Prospects for coalition making, post-muktamar

FREE MP SPEAKS Politics must strive for the best compromise in a democracy.
Dr M: NEP a proven success for Malaysia

Dr M: NEP a proven success for Malaysia

FREE UPDATED 11.18AM Ex-PM says it has produced great results.
You can’t have your cake and eat it, too

You can’t have your cake and eat it, too

I have written many letters supporting PKR president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail because as the opposition leader, I know the difficulties and challenges she must face each day. It is a tough balancing act requiring goodwill, negotiations, trade-offs and compromises.
Teacher's 'urine joke' is no laughing matter

Teacher's 'urine joke' is no laughing matter

MIC leader sees no humour behind being told to 'consume water in the toilet'.
MMEA: 13 involved in tanker hijacking

MMEA: 13 involved in tanker hijacking

FREE Five of them had used a tugboat to approach the MT Orkim Harmony.
Mara fingered in Aussie property scam

Mara fingered in Aussie property scam

FREE UPDATED 10.37AM Aussie paper reveals huge money-laundering operation.
Rough road ahead for auto industry, says analyst

Rough road ahead for auto industry, says analyst

KINIBIZ Margins would likely shrink due to aggressive promotion, says Maybank.
The great Idris Jala-William Pesek debate

The great Idris Jala-William Pesek debate

COMMENT I believe the truth is to be found somewhere between the two.
Nazri legitimises the act of a robber, says Pua

Nazri legitimises the act of a robber, says Pua

FREE MP is shocked minister ‘thanked’ WSJ for ‘setting the record straight’.
Pak Lah clear and eloquent, but...

Pak Lah clear and eloquent, but...

He introduced ‘integrity’ into the lexicon.
If guilty, teacher must be punished to full extent

If guilty, teacher must be punished to full extent

FREE YOURSAY ‘No wonder education system’s heading for rubbish dump.’
For DAP, break-up with PAS a blessing in disguise

For DAP, break-up with PAS a blessing in disguise

FREE YOURSAY ‘Our country has a future, for the young can see reality as it is.’
EC chief Aziz, you have a higher duty to fulfil

EC chief Aziz, you have a higher duty to fulfil

FREE YOURSAY ‘Only a fool will ask someone else to provide the proof.’