RPK objects to transfer of defamation case to Sessions court
By Lisa Goh, The StarKUALA LUMPUR: The transfer of Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Raja Kamaruddin’s defamation case from the magistrates court to the Sessions court was “illegal, void…
RPK’s criminal defamation trial: quick update
RPK's criminal defamation trial which started today at the Jalan Duta Sessions Court (Ct. 5) in KL has been adjourned to tomorrow 25 November, in order to allow the prosecution to reply to the…
Ketuanan Melayu rebutted
According to PSM's Nasir, the implementation of the NEP which focused on one race soon gave currency to the ketuanan Melayu rhetoric. But he says ketuanan Melayu is just a red herring. "Name…
Cancer survivors dismayed by blanket ban on yoga
By Sa'odah Elias, The Star PETALING JAYA: Many Muslim cancer survivors who practise yoga to promote general wellbeing are disappointed and confused over the National Fatwa Council’s edict…
Top two rooting for Shahrizat
“What goes around comes around. Rafidah said that the PM should understand the sentiment on the ground and not stick to the transition plan. Guess what? A considerable number of members in her…
Beyond reproach
Therefore, let us here set aside any questioning of these latest fatwa, and consider instead their effect. They drive a wedge deeper between this country's Muslims and non-Muslims, at a time when…
No charges against those arrested during 9 Nov vigil
Rakyat@work at the PJ main police station tells me that the Investigating Officer there has told all those arrested that no charges will be filed against them - though their details will be on file in…
Can Dr Mahathir cure Umno of money politics?
There is considerable irony is his threat. It was under his 22-year tenure that corruption flourished and took root within the party. Dr Mahathir tried with words to root it out - scolding, cajoling,…
Regional Muslim intellectuals regret decision to declare yoga as haram
Himanshu Bhatt, The Sun GEORGE TOWN: Muslim intellectuals from around South-east Asia have expressed reservations and regret on the Fatwa Council of Malaysia decision declaring yoga as haram.
ZUBAIDAH ABU BAKAR: Pas begins to axe ‘Erdogan’ faction
THE cleansing of the "pro-Anwar" group in Pas, popularly known as the Erdogan faction, has started. Zubaidah Abu Bakar, NST
Separating KJ from Khairy
The Umno Youth deputy chief wants to clear misconceptions stemming from ‘KJ the caricature, the larger than life image’ and has gone down to the grassroots to prove his mettle in…
Nine held at anti-ISA rally
(NST) KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested nine men, who were among 180 supporters at the launch of an anti-Internal Security Act rally last night.
A respected muslim woman comments on yoga fatwa
I am shocked, aghast and dismayed at the fatwa on Yoga and the dressing of not so feminine clothes. What will they think of next? It seems to me these people have nothing better to do. Their posts are…
Sunday Interview: Fatwa on ‘pengkid’ to prevent lesbianism
EXACTLY one month ago, the National Fatwa Council made a decision against women who dressed like men, denouncing it as haram. This has been met with anger, protest, and mainly, confusion, as to what…
Hindu Sangam says Fatwa Council should be more sensitive
PETALING JAYA, Nov 23 (The Malaysian Insider) — Malaysia Hindu Sangam has urged the National Fatwa Council (NFC) to respect the sensitivities of other religious communities in Malaysia.
Better Late than Never: “Perhimpunan Mesra Rakyat” (PJ Anti-ISA Vigil), Sunday,16 November 2008
Just to highlight a few of the restrictions (With comments, trying to be seriously humorous at the same time if you don’t mind):
Walk On : A Tribute to All Who Work for Justice and Peace
It was an unforgettable night on November 9 for more than one reason and well documented.
Penang Umno on ‘Amar Makruf Nahi Mungkar’
At the state assembly sitting on Thursday, Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng fielded criticism from Umno representative Shabudin Yahya who chided him for misusing the term 'Amal Makruf Nahi…
Proposal to make scandal-plagued reps quit
By Wani Muthiah, The StarSHAH ALAM: All PKR elected representatives will be asked to sign agreements to tender their resignations in the event they become embroiled in sex or corruption scandals.
Malay, Muslim NGOs lodge police reports
By Zulkifli Abd Rahman, The StarKUALA LUMPUR: Representatives from an umbrella body of Malay and Muslim non-governmental organisations lodged five police reports Sunday over several issues which they…
Multilingual signboards in Penang vandalised
By Ann Tan, The StarGEORGE TOWN: Two signboards with directions in Bahasa Malaysia and Arabic were defaced with red paint, barely 48 hours after they were put up at Lebuh Acheh on Friday.
Yoga banned for Muslims in Singapore?
MC emailed a link to Singapore Straits Times rebutting the claim by the chairman of the National Fatwa Council Datuk Dr. Abdul Shukor Husin when announcing a ban on yoga for Muslims that!-->…
The Rise of the Bus Conductor
“Oi! Ticket! Oi! Ticket!” shouted one harried bus conductor as he ambles along the aisle leading to the rear of the vehicle. It is akin to hearing the misled members of MCA shouting…
Do Have some humility for P. Patto’s family.
The renaming of Jalan Silibin to Jalan P.Patto had caused an unusually large uproar from the businesses and residents in this particular area.
The beauty of Islam, tarnished
The respected Menteri Besar of Kelantan and Spiritual Leader of PAS visited Semenyih recently (Saturday, November 22, 2008) and delivered an hour long message that was intently listened to by the…
TRIAL OF IRENE FERNANDEZ, DIRECTOR OF TENAGANITA.
URGENT APPEAL=. KEEP IRENE FREE.THE FINAL ROUND IN THE HIGH COURT APPEAL ? TRIAL OF IRENE FERNANDEZ, DIRECTOR OF TENAGANITA.
Sarawak For Sarawakians
First of all, Sarawak headhunter wishes to make it clear that he is only anti-BN Malayans and not Malayans in general. All references to Malayans" here and in his other postings should therefore…
DicktionUMNOry (Part 1)
Please ignore and stop reading the moment you feel offended. This spoof-dictionary does not apply to every known members of the respected political party. It also does not apply to the any respected…