Archive - 2 March 2015

Hulu Langat MIC deputy Youth chief shot

Hulu Langat MIC deputy Youth chief shot

M Thanabalan seriously injured after six shots fired at him at in Kajang.
China values Esscom presence in Esszone

China values Esscom presence in Esszone

Formation of Esscom should be backed by all, says China’s consul in Sabah.
Cops, lawyer plead guilty to taking bribes

Cops, lawyer plead guilty to taking bribes

They accepted several thousand ringgit to release five Chinese nationals.
Viral message on 36 hour water cut false

Viral message on 36 hour water cut false

Selangor exco says those spreading false information trying to cause panic.
I knew my father better, Nik Abduh tells critics

I knew my father better, Nik Abduh tells critics

The son of the late Nik Aziz says his father told him not to always hit out at Umno.
2015-03-02

2015-03-02

QPR owners write off RM334mil loans

QPR owners write off RM334mil loans

The move strengthens QPR’s balance sheet, the club said in a statement.
Azmin assures Christians of religious freedom

Azmin assures Christians of religious freedom

He meets the Archbishop of Sarawak and other Christian leaders in Kuching.
MAS to hold private service for MH370 on Sunday

MAS to hold private service for MH370 on Sunday

MH370 FREE It will only be attended by family of MAS personnel who perished.
Wee's riled at claims he made racist slurs at MyEG

Wee's riled at claims he made racist slurs at MyEG

MCA No 2 says DAP's Teresa Kok had twisted his words to give that slant.
DPM: Gov’t not curtailing freedom of speech

DPM: Gov’t not curtailing freedom of speech

UPDATED 7PM But he says M'sians should avoid questioning ‘sensitive issues’.
Zahid: Pardons Board, AG and speaker have final say

Zahid: Pardons Board, AG and speaker have final say

This is on whether Anwar Ibrahim can attend Dewan Rakyat sitting.
Overall performance in STPM 2014 improves

Overall performance in STPM 2014 improves

The national CGPA in the 2014 STPM examination improved to 2.62 from 2.57 in 2013.
AirAsia offers 20pct discount for all seats and flights

AirAsia offers 20pct discount for all seats and flights

Bookings may be made at airasia.com from March 3 to 8, 2015, the airline says.
Ex-judge, senior lawyer want Shafee disciplined

Ex-judge, senior lawyer want Shafee disciplined

UPDATED 6.20PM They present motion for  Bar AGM to condemn his behaviour.
Hadi set to win uncontested, says Mustafa

Hadi set to win uncontested, says Mustafa

'As far as I know, the number one post will not see a contest,' he says.
Anwar's status in limbo as speaker overseas

Anwar's status in limbo as speaker overseas

The speaker will only return a day before the Dewan Rakyat reconvenes.
'Call PAC hearing on 1MDB before proof gone'

'Call PAC hearing on 1MDB before proof gone'

UPDATED 5.12PM Pakatan PAC members want 1MDB bosses, auditors in hot seat.
NGOs want probe over FB insults on PM, wife

NGOs want probe over FB insults on PM, wife

Police announce they have set up a special team to probe the death threats.
PAS: Even 'bad' Dr M didn't sue opponents

PAS: Even 'bad' Dr M didn't sue opponents

Najib comes under fire for dishing out legal letters to his opponents.
Khazanah to pump another RM1.6bil into MAS

Khazanah to pump another RM1.6bil into MAS

This is part of the second phase conditional investment set for the next three months.
PKR: No stand on hudud bill until we see it

PKR: No stand on hudud bill until we see it

It wants PAS to first share the bills it proposes to table with its Pakatan allies.
Cops urged to ensure smooth March 7 rally

Cops urged to ensure smooth March 7 rally

DAP Youth expects between 5,000 to 10,000 people at the rally this Saturday.
Campaign for special needs children launched

Campaign for special needs children launched

The Vijayaratnam Foundation today launched the ‘A Gift of Love and Hope’ campaign to raise funds to support Taarana, its school for children with special needs, hoping for generous donors and individuals to help the school reach out and impact more children with special educational needs.
Fisherfolk threatened by shrimp project

Fisherfolk threatened by shrimp project

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Agriculture and Agro-Based Industries Ministry to investigate and take prompt action to resolve the problem of 2,000 coastal fishers in Kerian district, Perak whose livelihood has been affected due to the implementation of aquaculture projects in the area.
My 'exhausting' experience at KLIA2

My 'exhausting' experience at KLIA2

I have used the new KLIA2 twice before and again last weekend to go to a neighbouring city. I decided that this time I must air my grouses publicly about the terminal.
PAS lawyer eager to grill Najib in court

PAS lawyer eager to grill Najib in court

This is because Hanipa Maidin rarely gets the chance to question PM in Parliament.
Name the PAS lackeys, Nik Abduh challenged

Name the PAS lackeys, Nik Abduh challenged

UPDATED 3.22PM Hanipa Maidin says all are eager to know who the 'barua' are.
Perak MB urged to halt sale of ‘golden goose’

Perak MB urged to halt sale of ‘golden goose’

Zambry told to halt sales of Perak Corp’s shares in Integrax to TNB.
PKR waits for speaker's call on Anwar

PKR waits for speaker's call on Anwar

Opposition leader wants to attend Parliament, speaker asked to make stand.
MB: No new dress code for tourists in T'ganu

MB: No new dress code for tourists in T'ganu

The MB claims earlier reports stems from misunderstanding.
For casinos in Manila’s gaming strip, more is better

For casinos in Manila’s gaming strip, more is better

The casinos are central to the government’s aim to boost tourism and the economy.
Fix our highways before building new ones

Fix our highways before building new ones

Malaysia used to pride itself on having some of the best highways and expressways in the world. What exactly that means is anybody’s guess. But for many of us who live in and around the urban capital of Malaysia, the Klang Valley, we equate most highways with traffic jams.
Malaysia Airlines to cut capacity by 10pct this year

Malaysia Airlines to cut capacity by 10pct this year

KINIBIZ The airline will focus on more profitable domestic and regional routes.
Local polls hand power, resources back to states

Local polls hand power, resources back to states

Fifty years ago, on March 1, 1965 Tunku Abdul Rahman’s Alliance government ‘temporarily’ suspended all local elections ostensibly as a part of the response to the Konfrontasi launched by the Sukarno-led Indonesian government. The Tunku also did promise a return to normalcy once the hostility ends.
Four deaths in custody in Penang since January

Four deaths in custody in Penang since January

State Taskforce on Custodial Deaths is shocked, will meet police next week.
Put aside party loyalties, Dayak reps told

Put aside party loyalties, Dayak reps told

NGO says they all must support S’wak DAP motion to classify natives as 'Dayak'.
Rosmah's good intention spun into bad hair day

Rosmah's good intention spun into bad hair day

UPDATED 3.06PM Ahmad says she complained about the price, but didn't pay.
Sirul's mum hopes Australia will protect son

Sirul's mum hopes Australia will protect son

UPDATED 6.30PM 'It's safer in Australia,' Piah Ahmad tells the Aussie press.
Can we save our country on our own?

Can we save our country on our own?

COMMENT Many see the Anwar issue as transcending race and religion.
Najib embarks on racial agenda

Najib embarks on racial agenda

COMMENT This clearly is the PM's game plan, as support for him dwindles!
Mobile industry tiptoes towards 5G

Mobile industry tiptoes towards 5G

5G promises to do a lot more of everything users are just coming to expect from 4G.
Why BN will retain power in Sarawak polls

Why BN will retain power in Sarawak polls

COMMENT It’s a different ball game and Pakatan don't have right moves.
Palanivel, three others file for judicial review

Palanivel, three others file for judicial review

UPDATED 2.20PM They are challenging ROS order to MIC to hold fresh elections.
MP: 1MDB 'complicit' in 'fraudulent' assets claim

MP: 1MDB 'complicit' in 'fraudulent' assets claim

UPDATED 12.45PM Tony Pua says it knew PetroSaudi didn't own the oilfield rights.
Najib: Yes, dad was a frugal man

Najib: Yes, dad was a frugal man

However, the PM does not dispute reports by NYT on 'received inheritance'.
Don’t sweep Sarawak Report on 1MDB under carpet

Don’t sweep Sarawak Report on 1MDB under carpet

FREE YOURSAY 'Public deserves to know truth, and the law enforced...'
Why ex-minister not arrested for ‘blowjob’?

Why ex-minister not arrested for ‘blowjob’?

FREE YOURSAY ‘I and my wife too have committed the offence under Section 377A.’
PM cannot slink away from 1MDB 'heist', says DAP

PM cannot slink away from 1MDB 'heist', says DAP

UPDATED 11AM Pua wants Najib to state if the emails and documents are true.
Azmin: PKR not mere ‘West Malaysian’ party

Azmin: PKR not mere ‘West Malaysian’ party

Eighty percent of civil servants in fed depts in S’wak are West M’sians, alleges PKR.
Anwar the political prisoner

Anwar the political prisoner

He equates freedoms stolen by Umno Baru.
'Aussies may call off MH370 search soon'

'Aussies may call off MH370 search soon'

MH370 FREE  'We clearly cannot keep searching forever,' says Australia's DPM.
Quran for non-Muslims could be entrapment

Quran for non-Muslims could be entrapment

FREE YOURSAY ‘After all, it's illegal for non-Muslims to use the word ‘Allah’...’