BR1M for iPhone 6 and BMW
I was appalled by Ahmad Maslan's statement that BR1M will be paid out in installments as to avoid recipients from spending it on 'luxury'. Some call it 'stupid' and 'unwise'.What luxury? Even if you...
View ArticleSedition: Zahid is 'cool', unlike Kit Siang
DAP big boss Lim Kit Siang was most vocal over Anwar Ibrahim's sedition case. He accused the police and the government of digging a grave for the Opposition Leader.Well, he was trying to sensationalise...
View ArticleStop questioning Islam!
I just wanna join the polemic about 'hudud law' in Kelantan, an issue I tried best not to comment all this while.However, a statement by Gerakan Youth Chief Tan Keng Liang (pic) really got to my...
View ArticleHisham's brother must clarify
I believe in what Hisham says, that he knew nothing about his younger brother Haris - who already 'owns' DUKE highway - got a RM77 million contract to print cigarette and liquor health warning...
View ArticleAbsolute freedom?
I do agree with Bar Council's standpoint that we cannot rely on legislation alone to maintain peace and harmony.However, let me ask the Bar Council president Christopher Leong, his members, the...
View ArticleSecurity Council seat - what it means for Malaysia
Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela were elected to two-year terms on the UN Security Council Thursday, after firce lobbying failed to garner Turkey a spot. The US also failed in its bid...
View ArticleAnwar told to retire...or migrate!
"...and he never seems to notice he just gotta find another place to play..." (last line Bread's song 'The Guitar Man')And that guitar man is Anwar Ibrahim, our Opposition Leader. More and more people,...
View ArticleCrack over hudud
Sarawak DAP, in showing disgust at 'hudud law', has cut all ties with the state's PKR and PAS until the two allies make a clear stand on the issue.A big crack, which in my opinion will soon put Pakatan...
View ArticleMsia-Indonesia, Najib and Widodo
Malaysia and Indonesia will begin a new chapter of diplomatic ties as Indonesiaās president-elect Joko Widodo (pic) takes his oath of office on Monday, witnessed by world leaders including Prime...
View ArticleWho are the 'pendatang'?
For national reconciliation and integration, I think Umno, MCA, DAP and the rest of the political parties, including NGOs, should stop uttering 'pendatang' to each other.Its time to weigh the...
View ArticleHappy Deepavali
I had and still enjoy marukku, chicken varuval, mutton kadai, bajji, laddoo and other delicacies for Deepavali.I grew up with friends from the Kuala Sungai Baru estate, Masjid Tanah, Melaka; together...
View ArticleFriday prayer and 'hudud'...
"Many parties are now trying to question Islam rituals...I don't think it needs to be raised as we (the Muslims) have never criticised the practices of other religions" - Kelantan Mentri Besar Ahmad...
View ArticleMH370: Indonesia on alert
Indonesia has beenĀ alerted that wreckage from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 may wash up on the country's coastline. Floating debris from the aircraft, which disappeared in March with 239...
View ArticleThumbs up to MACC
After rounding up more than 30 customs officers and staff for alleged graft, the MACC went on 'a rampage' by arresting 30 people for illegal logging activities.I am sure there are many more.And please...
View ArticleKuala Sepetang
The police yesterday denied the existence of an 'a la Mafia' activities in Kuala Sepetang, Perak which raised many heads, especially the local folks there.However, the actual special report by Utusan...
View ArticleMalaysia Chronicle's provocative headline
The text is about a 'fatwa' issued by the National Fatwa Council that declared touching dogs is haram (forbidden) under mazhab Shafie.However, the story by Malaysia Chronicle carries a provocative...
View ArticleMaal Hijrah
Another new year in the Islamic calendar.Islam promotes moderation, peace, mutual respect and interfaith cooperation. Whether its a new year for Islam, Christians, Buddhist, Hindus or Sikh, no religion...
View ArticleApology
In the spirit of Maal Hijrah, let's put this episode behind...forgive and forget.KUALA LUMPUR: The organiser of the controversial social event 'I Want to Touch A Dog' has finally broken his silence by...
View ArticleIt makes sense
The president of a Muslim NGO, Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia (Ikram) has urged Malaysians to stop calling non-Malay or non-Muslim citizens as 'pendatang' (immigrants) or 'penceroboh' (intruders).Its...
View ArticleWidodo's Cabinet; welcome Retno Marsudi!
New Indonesian President Joko Widodo (pic) unveiled his cabinet Sunday (Oct 26), which included the country's first female foreign minister, after a lengthy delay caused by anti-corruption authorities'...
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