Archive - 6 June 2014

Khaled: MB holds executive powers of proposed board

Khaled: MB holds executive powers of proposed board

He sayes the sultan would act only on the advice of the menteri besar.
MD: 'Non-bumi' job ad an honest mistake

MD: 'Non-bumi' job ad an honest mistake

Azhar Ariffin says that 83.5 percent of the employees are bumiputeras.
Dr M issues a veiled royal caution

Dr M issues a veiled royal caution

The former PM expresses his opposition to a new enactment in Johor.
Cops yet to recover Huntley’s identification papers

Cops yet to recover Huntley’s identification papers

Huntley, 34, was reported missing at the Lubuk Teja waterfalls on May 27.
‘Jakim test results on par with global standards’

‘Jakim test results on par with global standards’

The procedures used to analyse the chocolate have MS ISO/IEC 17025.
Fire razes two longhouses in Kg Chubadak, Sentul

Fire razes two longhouses in Kg Chubadak, Sentul

Twenty families have been living there for the past 20 years.
2014-06-06

2014-06-06

Water disruption in several NS areas on Tuesday

Water disruption in several NS areas on Tuesday

This is due to water treatment plant upgrading work, pipe relocation and maintenance.
'Syariah High Court can declare bride non-Muslim'

'Syariah High Court can declare bride non-Muslim'

Syariah lawyer urges Zarina Abdullah Majid, a Hindu, to turn to the courts.
Go find MH370, 'talk big' Anwar told

Go find MH370, 'talk big' Anwar told

An ex-PKR man quips that Anwar will find the plane in 'one minute'.
BN, too, upset with 'royal' housing Bill?

BN, too, upset with 'royal' housing Bill?

It is said that BN reps in Johor have also indicated their unhappiness.
Teenage rape offender gets whipped in court

Teenage rape offender gets whipped in court

This is possibly the first time ever a convict is caned in open court.
Jais’ raid proves that MB’s directive is pure rhetoric

Jais’ raid proves that MB’s directive is pure rhetoric

Pakatan Rakyat should not confuse the people by staging a show to blame each other on the action by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) of detaining an Indian bride at a Hindu temple last week nor try to shirk responsibility. All Pakatan lawmakers should be held responsible collectively over the insensitive action by Jais.
Cabinet panel to resolve tussles a positive step

Cabinet panel to resolve tussles a positive step

I welcome the initiative by a joint committee headed by Ministers in the Prime Minister’s Department Nancy Shukri and Jamil Khir Baharom formed in April this year to help resolve the tussles in interfaith marriage issue because only through moderate administration under the Barisan Nasional (BN), can we resolve sensitive religious issues once and for all.
‘The best democracy’ debunked

‘The best democracy’ debunked

Move exposes Najib’s vulnerability in Umno.
MCA: PAS’ arrogance will worsen with hudud

MCA: PAS’ arrogance will worsen with hudud

This comes after PAS ulama council says Jais was right to stop Hindu wedding.
Khairy sees red over 'non-bumi' job ad

Khairy sees red over 'non-bumi' job ad

UPDATED 6.25PM The Umno Youth chief says he raised this before but many denied it.
Families of police victims demand probe, inquest

Families of police victims demand probe, inquest

Frustrated victim’s mum describes police behaviour as irresponsible.
At least 12 hurt in Amritsar’s Golden Temple clash

At least 12 hurt in Amritsar’s Golden Temple clash

Many people could be seen running for cover to save themselves.
Powerboat racing icon Edmund Erong Jugah dies

Powerboat racing icon Edmund Erong Jugah dies

Erong was an active speedboat racer before moving on to powerboat racing.
Adenan 'playing second fiddle' to ex-CM

Adenan 'playing second fiddle' to ex-CM

His administration is seen as interim and a continuation of Taib’s rule, says PKR.
A YB by any other name will not smell as sweet?

A YB by any other name will not smell as sweet?

An Open Letter to YB N Surendran

Dear YB

You say "The public should stop calling us YB."

You. Yes. Me. No.
MCA says it fears not Anwar, let alone tiger cub

MCA says it fears not Anwar, let alone tiger cub

Chew Mei Fun dismisses claims that it chickened out of the Bukit Gelugor polls.
DAP: Johor heading for absolute monarchy?

DAP: Johor heading for absolute monarchy?

Lau Weng San says housing Bill blurs separation of powers in the state.
'What if a non-Malay Isma attacks Najib?'

'What if a non-Malay Isma attacks Najib?'

Kit Siang wonders if the police and AG will keep quiet then as well.
MCA yet to study if Johor Bill unconstitutional

MCA yet to study if Johor Bill unconstitutional

Its veep Chew Mei Fun says the party would defend the constitution.
A case for debates on hudud

A case for debates on hudud

COMMENT Stand-alone discussions on hudud give unfair portrayal of Islamic systems.
Interfaith panel to deal with Jais actions mooted

Interfaith panel to deal with Jais actions mooted

'Agencies in religion’s name have displayed disrespect for other religions, cultures'.
Why DAP didn't pursue Teluk Intan recount

Why DAP didn't pursue Teluk Intan recount

Many Pakatan supporters have raised the issue of why DAP did not ask for a recount given the small majority of 238 won by the BN candidate. Many Pakatan supporters also asked why DAP did not protest against the discrepancy in the number of votes first announced by the Election Commission (EC) after the close of voting and the number of votes after the results were announced.
Propagandist I am not!

Propagandist I am not!

COMMENT One common objective - the time has come for a change of gov’t.
GST for petrol 'may or may not happen'

GST for petrol 'may or may not happen'

UPDATED 2.31PM Ahmad Maslan says gov't undecided if the two are taxable.
Residents protest takeover of their TOL land

Residents protest takeover of their TOL land

UPDATED 2.55PM But local government officials have not responded.
'Arrest ex-husband for not returning my daughter'

'Arrest ex-husband for not returning my daughter'

UPDATED 2PM Indira's convert ex-husband says 2010 court ruling short notice.
Forsaking their country of birth

Forsaking their country of birth

An interview with three ex-Malaysians who have moved overseas.
You divide Malays, Zairil accuses Isma

You divide Malays, Zairil accuses Isma

The Bukit Bendera MP says this is based on their divisive statements.
No action against 'torch HQ' mob irks DAP

No action against 'torch HQ' mob irks DAP

UPDATED 1.45PM Accusing police of breaching SOP, DAP files report with EAIC.
Beyond those super dodol in varsities

Beyond those super dodol in varsities

Engaging students to think about our future.
Broadband penetration reaches 67.3pct

Broadband penetration reaches 67.3pct

This is an 11.7pct increase from the 55.6pct penetration in 2010.
DAP not a threat, Zaid tells 'Malay heroes'

DAP not a threat, Zaid tells 'Malay heroes'

DAP not an elite body that can deprive Malays of economic and political power.
YTL's MD apologises after severe bashing

YTL's MD apologises after severe bashing

I meant to dispel negative perceptions crony capitalism prevails, he says.
No need for Mahathir to sue, he had ISA

No need for Mahathir to sue, he had ISA

FREE YOURSAY ‘He would just harass with whatever means possible under...’
The new Dr M or same old, same old?

The new Dr M or same old, same old?

FREE YOURSAY ‘His remarks do not mean there is a change to his tyrannical streak.’
Johor housing board Bill nets Pakatan in dilemma

Johor housing board Bill nets Pakatan in dilemma

It's a case of the devil and deep blue sea whether they bloc vote or not.
By filing the lawsuit, Najib's already lost

By filing the lawsuit, Najib's already lost

FREE YOURSAY ‘This may be a blessing in disguise, Najib will be called to testify.’
Minister, act on Deepa case rather than just talk

Minister, act on Deepa case rather than just talk

FREE YOURSAY 'Why is Najib quiet on this or is the country on auto-drive mode?'
We’ve had enough of dirty money politics

We’ve had enough of dirty money politics

The Teluk Intan by-election is just over but the after-effect continues to brew.
Stop naming losers as ministers, deputy ministers

Stop naming losers as ministers, deputy ministers

In this upcoming cabinet reshuffle, all the components parties in Barisan Nasional are lobbying hard to be ministers and deputy ministers.