Archive - 3 December 2014

Minister: Illegals not denied hospital treatment

Minister: Illegals not denied hospital treatment

Dr Subra says gov't has never refused health treatment to them.
Noor Rashid appointed deputy IGP

Noor Rashid appointed deputy IGP

His appointment was with the consent of the Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong.
'Rulers had no hand in road name change'

'Rulers had no hand in road name change'

The Sabah RCI report in a nutshell

The Sabah RCI report in a nutshell

Highlights and key findings of commission which heard 211 witnesses.
1MDB plans January meetings with IPO cornerstones

1MDB plans January meetings with IPO cornerstones

The IPO is aimed at helping the state investor reduce a debt burden that exceeds US$11bil.
'Royal' confusion as RCI becomes CI

'Royal' confusion as RCI becomes CI

UPDATED 8.52PM SABAH RCI Media told it isn't a royal commission of inquiry.
Jeffrey: Report an 'eyewash' to save Dr M

Jeffrey: Report an 'eyewash' to save Dr M

UPDATED 9PM SABAH RCI He says impossible for gov't to be blameless.
'Malaysia will plunge into economic emergency’

'Malaysia will plunge into economic emergency’

PAS warns as it suspects Putrajaya's ability to make do with income from GST.
'Felda Global Ventures could be next MAS'

'Felda Global Ventures could be next MAS'

Tony Pua says it made first quarterly loss, was worst among plantation stocks.
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Not a single dot has been changed, says RCI sec

Not a single dot has been changed, says RCI sec

UPDATED 7.35PM SABAH RCI Suspicions raised as report was held back.
Zaid: I'm not a Chinese apologist

Zaid: I'm not a Chinese apologist

He also laments how Umno has been turned into a 'senseless' party.
'Most unaffordable housing in Sabah and Sarawak'

'Most unaffordable housing in Sabah and Sarawak'

COMMENT But huge regional disparities in affordability in country, says think tank.
Kit Siang tweets frustration over RCI report

Kit Siang tweets frustration over RCI report

He has a list of complaints regarding the release of the much-awaited report.
'Questionnaire on Suluks among seized documents'

'Questionnaire on Suluks among seized documents'

A witness says it was discovered in a small padlocked room at Pabblo Alie’s house.
Enforce Sedition Act fairly, urges minister

Enforce Sedition Act fairly, urges minister

UPDATED 6PM He says Muslims, Christians, Hindus all want their rights respected.
Commission: Project IC 'probably' existed

Commission: Project IC 'probably' existed

Discrepancies in RM2.6mil payout to ex-MB's aides

Discrepancies in RM2.6mil payout to ex-MB's aides

UPDATED 8.31PM Audit report says procedures not followed and some paid too much.
Permanent secretariat in 199-word proposal

Permanent secretariat in 199-word proposal

SABAH RCI After two years, the RCI makes a four-paragraph recommendation.
RCI clears gov't, political parties in 'Project IC'

RCI clears gov't, political parties in 'Project IC'

SABAH RCI It pins blame on syndicates comprising ex-NRD officials.
DAP rep tells why mosquito 'better than Umno'

DAP rep tells why mosquito 'better than Umno'

Deviating from the issue of battling dengue, Ng Suee Lim takes a bite at Umno.
TI-M: Reveal those who own M’sian firms by proxy

TI-M: Reveal those who own M’sian firms by proxy

UPDATED 6.10PM The group says greater transparency would help curb graft.
Assault on African in road rage viral video

Assault on African in road rage viral video

Man gets assaulted by a mob, ends with police arresting the victim at the end.
Penang acts against 'Chin Peng Drive' rumour

Penang acts against 'Chin Peng Drive' rumour

Report to be lodged on Umno man for saying Gurney Drive's to be renamed.
Cellular service coverage in Malaysia reaches 98pct

Cellular service coverage in Malaysia reaches 98pct

SENATE This is through the construction of 949 telecommunication towers.
Malaysia's graft index ranking slightly better

Malaysia's graft index ranking slightly better

UPDATED 5.10PM The country scored 52/100 points and ranked 50/175 this year.
Tired of dull PM, Zunar thanks God for Rosmah

Tired of dull PM, Zunar thanks God for Rosmah

Zunar has found a muse in the PM’s wife and will dedicate his new book to her.
'Sedition Act will shield nation from traitors'

'Sedition Act will shield nation from traitors'

Johor Umno Youth defends Najib and takes a swipe at opposition.
Anti-graft soap operas to hit screens in Thailand

Anti-graft soap operas to hit screens in Thailand

They include the rice subsidy plan of ousted PM Yingluck Shinawatra.
DAP: PM must move quickly on RCI report

DAP: PM must move quickly on RCI report

He urges gov’t to stop procrastinating and act on its recommendations.
MP: Cops did try to stop Sunday service in Kajang

MP: Cops did try to stop Sunday service in Kajang

UPDATED 2.20PM Ong says they left the venue when asked to talk to NECF.
BN reps stage walkout as Sedition Act motion tabled

BN reps stage walkout as Sedition Act motion tabled

UPDATED 2.30PM The motion tabled at the Selangor assembly urges its repeal.
Ibrahim Ali's jail term for contempt set aside

Ibrahim Ali's jail term for contempt set aside

UPDATED 12.55PM 'Thanks to God, all the while I knew I was not guilty.'
Seeing the flip side of education

Seeing the flip side of education

This article by Azly Rahman  has come to my attention today, citing one of the major problems, our education system. Our younger minds today are getting a sub par education, an education that breeds “mediocrity and an unthinking citizenry. Our curriculum is not challenging enough to meet the needs of globalisation and to create the next generation of children who will become global thinkers”.
PSM: Police still stuck in 'Cold War' mentality

PSM: Police still stuck in 'Cold War' mentality

They were aware of the CPM veteran’s dinner, says its sec-gen S Arutchelvan.
World faith leaders vow to fight human trafficking

World faith leaders vow to fight human trafficking

Some 35.8 million people are forced to live in slavery around the world today.
MyKad, photo of ‘Sulu sultan’ seized

MyKad, photo of ‘Sulu sultan’ seized

Police got these from an accused in the Lahad Datu intrusion, court told.
Defending Malays not racist, says Perkasa

Defending Malays not racist, says Perkasa

Perkasa lambasts PKR and defends Khairy Jamaluddin's Umno AGM speech.
Suhakam: Malaysia still deprives the disabled

Suhakam: Malaysia still deprives the disabled

On Int’l Persons with Disabilities’ Day, this group has yet to get their rights.
Umno can’t run with hare, hunt with hounds

Umno can’t run with hare, hunt with hounds

FREE YOURSAY ‘The Malays don't need people like Ridhuan to defend them.’      
Abolish FDI local stake, London mayor tells PM

Abolish FDI local stake, London mayor tells PM

Boris Johnson said this will boost businesses with a big pool of jobs to locals.
MCA, Gerakan gasp for air as Umno lurches right

MCA, Gerakan gasp for air as Umno lurches right

FREE YOURSAY ‘They prefer to live without honour, with bellies full of tainted rice.’
Uthaya, it’s not the time to give up

Uthaya, it’s not the time to give up

FREE YOURSAY ‘We must battle on. We fall, we get up, and march on.’
Umno’s logic is ‘celaka’ a no-no, but ‘keling’ okay

Umno’s logic is ‘celaka’ a no-no, but ‘keling’ okay

FREE YOURSAY ‘Will Zaidi say he was misquoted or did he say it out of love?’
'Damn the dams' series premieres on KiniTV

'Damn the dams' series premieres on KiniTV

Part one focuses on Baram dam which will wipe out 26 villages. [VIDEO]
Has 30pct bumi equity target been achieved?

Has 30pct bumi equity target been achieved?

COMMENT The gov’t is usually quick to claim credit for any success. But not with NEP.
No apology from Utusan, Pahang MB to file suit

No apology from Utusan, Pahang MB to file suit

The deadline for the Umno-owned daily to apologise lapsed yesterday.