Archive - 11 March 2016

Amanah makes police report over BN use of 1.5b for GE13

Amanah makes police report over BN use of 1.5b for GE13

The amount spent violated election laws, says Kedah Amanah Youth.

Public lashing for zina proposal finds support amid controversy

Public lashing for zina proposal finds support amid controversy

The Malay Muslim community says it will be a deterrent for those who commit pre-marital sex and adultery.
Dr M sacked from Petronas adviser post

Dr M sacked from Petronas adviser post

Action taken because ex-PM has renounced support for gov't, according to the Cabinet.
2016-03-11

2016-03-11

PAS’ trajectory into political oblivion?

PAS’ trajectory into political oblivion?

COMMENT | Who would have thought that PAS would ever accommodate with Umno?
Citizens’ Declaration - forging alliances in a time of political impasse

Citizens’ Declaration - forging alliances in a time of political impasse

COMMENT | What are the pros and cons of supporting such a move by civil forces?
DAP women slam PAS for suggesting public caning for adultery

DAP women slam PAS for suggesting public caning for adultery

The statement was jointly signed by Kasthuri Patto and Syerleena Abdul Rashid.
Is corruption happening under Paul Low’s nose?

Is corruption happening under Paul Low’s nose?

COMMENT | As the integrity minister, has he even challenged the PM to come clean?
Johor Baru villagers demand fair treatment

Johor Baru villagers demand fair treatment

They say there have been no talks between the state gov’t, developer and JKK.
Save M’sia - out of the frying pan, and...?

Save M’sia - out of the frying pan, and...?

COMMENT | Perhaps it’s time we plant a real carrot patch of our own.
Gov’t embarks on RM30m plan to digitise court system

Gov’t embarks on RM30m plan to digitise court system

The new e-court system would be integrated with seven government depts.
‘Be patient, announcement soon,’ says Zeti on her successor

‘Be patient, announcement soon,’ says Zeti on her successor

The well-respected central banker has helmed Bank Negara for 16 years.
Sanusi: Instead of Kit Siang, Umno should be wary of Jho Low

Sanusi: Instead of Kit Siang, Umno should be wary of Jho Low

Jho Low has been linked to the 1MDB and RM2.6 billion scandals.
S'pore-based banker linked to 1MDB leaves BSI

S'pore-based banker linked to 1MDB leaves BSI

Yak is facing a criminal probe in S'pore on money laundering charges over 1MDB.
Frustrated over bauxite, Kuantan residents marching to Parliament

Frustrated over bauxite, Kuantan residents marching to Parliament

They want gov't and MPs to adopt a more proactive approach in handling bauxite mining issue.
On PAS' third force, it’s still unclear with which multiracial party

On PAS' third force, it’s still unclear with which multiracial party

Thus far, four multiracial parties have either denied such cooperation or are noncommittal with their response.
C4 tells Azalina to get out of the dark ages

C4 tells Azalina to get out of the dark ages

This in response to minister's claim that proposal to amend OSA is an attempt to keep up with the times.
Lawyer: PI Bala's widow offered money to hold press conference

Lawyer: PI Bala's widow offered money to hold press conference

Selvi is expected to apologise to Najib and denounce the opposition's false promises.
DAP: Dr M free to come to our 50th anniversary bash

DAP: Dr M free to come to our 50th anniversary bash

‘The invitation is open to all, he (Mahathir) is free to come,’ says Ng Wei Aik.
No reason for Adenan to delay S’wak polls, say opposition leaders

No reason for Adenan to delay S’wak polls, say opposition leaders

PKR and DAP leaders say a postponement would not be beneficial to CM Adenan.
Did PAS emit a smokescreen?

Did PAS emit a smokescreen?

COMMENT | Intended pact with unidentified party has set the cat among the canaries.
Zouk S'pore FB trolled over Najib's son fiasco

Zouk S'pore FB trolled over Najib's son fiasco

Subsequent posts were also the subject of heckling from social media users.
Papagomo fined RM4,300 for attack on Pakistani labourer

Papagomo fined RM4,300 for attack on Pakistani labourer

The court also ordered Papagomo to serve 10 months’ jail if he failed to pay the fine.
Any time is the ‘right’ time

Any time is the ‘right’ time

After digesting reports and comments from different elite personalities and professionals of their pessimism about Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s declaration - obviously they forgot as (or being) critics see that everything has a starting point, a beginning and that someone has to initiate or take the lead.
Ibrahim Ali ticks off ‘DAP handshake’ critics

Ibrahim Ali ticks off ‘DAP handshake’ critics

INTERVIEW | ‘These hypocrites thought they can use me to attack DAP.’
PAS’ Citizens’ Declaration snub 'strategic GE14 move', says Perkasa

PAS’ Citizens’ Declaration snub 'strategic GE14 move', says Perkasa

Ibrahim Ali says the Islamist party is on the right track to win more seats in GE14.
‘Paul Low, enjoy your slumber for we’ve written you off’

‘Paul Low, enjoy your slumber for we’ve written you off’

YOURSAY | ‘Integrity minister, how can you say you’re not sleeping on your job?’
No ‘Save Malaysia’ deal on Najib’s replacement rankles

No ‘Save Malaysia’ deal on Najib’s replacement rankles

YOURSAY | 'One shouldn't get behind the wheel without a plan of where you’re going...'
I'm too old to be a hypocrite, Kit Siang tells critics

I'm too old to be a hypocrite, Kit Siang tells critics

INTERVIEW | The DAP veteran says he has never succumbed to the lure of money and positions, 50 years into politics.
Anwar's plight raised before UN Human Rights Council

Anwar's plight raised before UN Human Rights Council

UN's high commissioner for human rights cited the jailed leader’s name in annual report presentation yesterday.

CAP: Ban talcum powder and talc-based products

CAP: Ban talcum powder and talc-based products

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Health Ministry to ban talcum powder and talc-based products.
Flabbergasted by BN’s admission on RM1.5b for GE13

Flabbergasted by BN’s admission on RM1.5b for GE13

YOURSAY | ‘The last election is a fraudulent one and should be deemed null and void.’
Petition to have Najib's alma mater portrait removed breaks 2,000

Petition to have Najib's alma mater portrait removed breaks 2,000

It far exceeds the 100 signatures needed for the motion to be tabled at Nottingham Uni’s Malaysian Society AGM.
Have civil society leaders betrayed the rakyat?

Have civil society leaders betrayed the rakyat?

What encouraged the likes of Ambiga Sreenevasan and Maria Chin Abdullah to join forces with (former premier) Dr Mahathir Mohamad? Foolish idealism? Obsession with driving out Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak from office?
The RM1.5b question: Why is EC not taking action?

The RM1.5b question: Why is EC not taking action?

YOURSAY | ‘It will say they only count votes, and it couldn’t be bothered…’