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M'sian expats may get voting rights
Kuek Ser Kuang Keng | 2:30AM May 18, 2012
The EC wants to accord Malaysian expatriates voting rights, but polls might be called before legislative hurdles are cleared.

OPINIONS

Dean Johns	Bring on the general ejection Oh, to vote out the BN any which way.
KJ John	The RMC as an international school? Making integrity our unique value proposition.
Mariam Mokhtar	Reopening Batang Kali's wounds The massacre is being revisited in London Courts.
Eric Loo	Lowest of the low in journalism We need to be more critical and sceptical.
Josh Hong	Tunku Aziz and the Dewan Negara His stance against street protest is nothing new.
KJ John	Police brutality unacceptable The IGP must explain the abuse upon civilians.
Mariam Mokhtar	Can Najib survive Scorpene's sting? French investigators unearth more troubling details.
Josh Hong	Halting the wheels of injustice ‘We are to drive a spoke into the wheel itself.’
S Thayaparan	PDRM - the armed division of Umno In a sense, Najib is right. The police are victims.
KJ John	Were you a responsible actor? 'Idiocrats' - all non-thinking public servants.
Dean Johns	BN's Dirtaran Merdeka How a beautiful day was made dirty and ugly.
Mariam Mokhtar	Bouquet of barbed wire for Dataran A gift-wrapped present to be admired from afar.
Josh Hong	Bersih and the rakyat, come what may One must stand up and be counted.
Eric Loo	Well-wishes to Bersih 3.0 Context, process as important as the outcome.
Dean Johns	Bersih vs Basi Basiran Nasional, the national affront.
KJ John	Responsible actor or irresponsible agent? It is an either or choice, with no middle ground.
Mariam Mokhtar	Rosmah and the French Connection A travel ban could end her shopping trips.

CARTOONKINI

LETTERS

- M'sian Bar: Professional body now political party?
- Madhu Marimuthu
- A man of principle but no politician
- Tan Zhong Yan
- Burgers and butt dance antics could cost votes
- Michael Ng
- Resignation of Tunku Aziz not a race issue
- Dr SK Teoh
- Stop Penang from turning into concrete jungle
- SM Mohamed Idris
- A teacher, but I don't feel like one
- Che'Gu
- Tunku Aziz is like a Hasan Ali 2.0
- Alan
- Batu Tiga toll: Pakatan inciting law breaking
- Kow Cheong Wei
- Was it the Bar Council's or Malaysian Bar's EGM?
- Dr Daphne Loke
- Nobody stood by Tunku Abdul Aziz
- Chong Sin Woon
- Butts incident etc reflection of leaders
- JD Lovrenciear
- Tunku Aziz's troubling ambiguity on Bersih
- Proarte
- Malaysia's questionable process of law reform
- JAG
- Lessons BN unwilling to learn
- Dr Chris Anthony
- English medium schools available - but not to all
- Toh Boo Huat
- Inaccuracies in report on UN-approved tear gas
- Dr Lin Mui Kiang
- Allow UN Special Rapporteur to probe Bersih 3.0
- Khoo Ying Hooi
- Plain meaning of 'independent'
- Clive Kessler
- The unshackling of M'sia's rakyat
- Yee Siew Meng
- Learning from the highs and lows of Bersih 3.0
- Jeffri Cheong
- Bersihans: Stay focused and united
- Thomas Fann

NEWS	SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

Cops at line up 'too old', says assaulted reporter Koh Jun Lin \| 5:05PM May 17, 2012 Radzi Razak of theSun says he could not identify his assailants and he will have to attend the identification parade against next week.	DPM mum on Scorpene submarine suit Leven Woon \| 3:13PM May 17, 2012 UPDATED 4.20PM He was asked whether the gov't will send someone to defend those named as witnesses in the suit.
What next? Kuey teow before PM's residence? Koh Jun Lin \| 3:12PM May 17, 2012 UPDATED 6.10PM The nation appears to be plumbing juvenile behaviour depths, to Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin's anxiety.	No plan to set up second Bar, says deputy PM Leven Woon \| 3:27PM May 17, 2012 UPDATED 4.45PM The question of an alternative association arose because of the perceived bias of the Bar Council line-up, says Muhyiddin Yassin.
Muhyiddin: Learn from 'The Three Kingdoms' Leven Woon \| 1:09PM May 17, 2012 UPDATED 1.35PM M'sia should learn from the Chinese classic and avoid the ‘undemocratic’ mire of power struggles.	NFC denies hunting down whistleblowers 12:48PM May 17, 2012 Probe into ex-Public Bank clerk Johari Mohamad only involves him, his employer and Bank Negara, says the firm.
NGOs, residents demand 'stern action' against Bersih Abdul Rahim Sabri \| 7:02PM May 17, 2012 In a show of solidarity, about 100 people rallied at the Serdang IPK alleging the NGOs coalition had violated the Peaceful Assembly Act.	Author says M'sians eager to talk about Islamic reforms 5:30PM May 17, 2012 The controversial author says her Twitter is flooded with messages of support from Malaysians who want to hear about moral courage.
Tsu Koon slams butt dance as 'crude and insensitive' 1:38PM May 17, 2012 UPDATED 3.55PM The Gerakan chief breaks BN's silence, saying protests must be tempered with ‘decency and sensitivity’.	Muslim lawyers want author Irshad Manji out 2:51PM May 17, 2012 UPDATED 4.28PM PPMM shakes its fist at Irshad Manji, author of ‘Allah, Liberty and Love’ and wants her out of the country.
Bersih panel: Shim placed in awkward position Mat Zain Ibrahim \| 1:36PM May 17, 2012 COMMENT The ex-chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak had made a decision touching on the attorney-general's conduct years ago.	CIJ suspects orders guided Bersih rally coverage Koh Jun Lin \| 11:57AM May 17, 2012 ‘If it is just a newsroom going about its business, how to explain the drastic difference in the number of stories last year and this year'.
Butt dance 'sexist', decries Ambiga Hazlan Zakaria \| 12:15PM May 17, 2012 INTERVIEW UPDATED 2.05PM She decries elements of sexual harassment in the ‘butt dance’. [VIDEO INSIDE]	Hunger strike after high hopes for freedom dashed Aidila Razak \| 10:08AM May 17, 2012 Mohamad Fadzullah Abdul Razak, 30, is one of the several ISA detainees to have gone on a hunger strike demanding freedom.
CIJ warns of 'cyber warfare' to curb new media Hazlan Zakaria \| 8:47AM May 17, 2012 The government will resort to more tough measures to control the Internet in the years ahead, warns the Centre for Independent Journalism.	Bersih 3.0 probe: We'll spare no one, says Hisham 1:41PM May 17, 2012 The home minister gives an assurance that anyone who broke the law during Bersih 3.0 - including the police - will be brought to book.
Mkini is tops on Bersih 3.0 violence reports Koh Jun Lin \| 11:30AM May 17, 2012 According to a CIJ study, the portal produced the most number of reports on instances of violence during the rally.	Non-resident voters: EC economises with 'truth' Ong Kian Ming \| 11:01AM May 17, 2012 COMMENT Researcher Ong tears apart the EC booklet, ‘The Truth Behind the Accusations and Lies towards the EC'.
Penang provides free WiFi in BN hotspots Susan Loone \| 4:33PM May 17, 2012 The Pakatan state government fulfills another of its pre-2008 election pledge by providing Internet connection in Seberang Perai.	Hindraf says bullying cases racially motivated 5:04PM May 17, 2012 ‘Because they are poor, powerless they become soft targets where sometimes they also fall victim to police action'.
Cops continue to grill Penang CM's aide Susan Loone \| 11:05AM May 17, 2012 Despite seeking closure to her case and the return of her computer, ex-citizen journalist Chan Lilian is still being quizzed.	Actress calls ex-driver a liar, denies knowing minister 12:31PM May 17, 2012 ‘I want to know what else Noor Azman will be lying about again... I cannot say much so let my lawyers handle it,’ says Zahida.
Tabloid apologise over Penan incest report Bernama \| 10:27PM May 17, 2012 Metro Ahad, a Malay tabloid, has apologised over an article on the alleged practice of incest among the Penan community.	MP denies asking Khir for RM10mil to jump PKR ship 1:07PM May 17, 2012 Kapar MP S Manikavasagam has denied that he had asked Dr Mohd Khir Toyo for RM10 million to abandon PKR in late 2008.
'Butt exercises' a slippery slope to lawlessness Aliran \| 1:20PM May 17, 2012 COMMENT The deputy IGP’s comments encourage lawlessness and opens the floodgates to mischief-makers.	If only the cops were half as good as PAS' Unit Amal 9:17AM May 17, 2012 FREE YOURSAY ‘They impressed me with their good manners, sincerity, humbleness, and most importantly, always with...'

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Nine witnesses acquitted of giving false statements	Ex-MAS chief asks unions to avoid rash decisions
Public holiday in Sarawak on June 4	Prosecution to prove French woman was murdered
Noh: Export of bird's nest to be resolved shortly	M'sian killer of Sydney surgeon likely to be deported
M'sia and Australia to sign free trade pact next week	Chinese told to obey Singapore laws after fatal crash

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Cops at line up 'too old', says assaulted reporter Koh Jun Lin \| 5:05PM May 17, 2012 Radzi Razak of theSun says he could not identify his assailants and he will have to attend the identification parade against next week.	DPM mum on Scorpene submarine suit Leven Woon \| 3:13PM May 17, 2012 UPDATED 4.20PM He was asked whether the gov't will send someone to defend those named as witnesses in the suit.
What next? Kuey teow before PM's residence? Koh Jun Lin \| 3:12PM May 17, 2012 UPDATED 6.10PM The nation appears to be plumbing juvenile behaviour depths, to Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin's anxiety.	No plan to set up second Bar, says deputy PM Leven Woon \| 3:27PM May 17, 2012 UPDATED 4.45PM The question of an alternative association arose because of the perceived bias of the Bar Council line-up, says Muhyiddin Yassin.
Muhyiddin: Learn from 'The Three Kingdoms' Leven Woon \| 1:09PM May 17, 2012 UPDATED 1.35PM M'sia should learn from the Chinese classic and avoid the ‘undemocratic’ mire of power struggles.	NFC denies hunting down whistleblowers 12:48PM May 17, 2012 Probe into ex-Public Bank clerk Johari Mohamad only involves him, his employer and Bank Negara, says the firm.
NGOs, residents demand 'stern action' against Bersih Abdul Rahim Sabri \| 7:02PM May 17, 2012 In a show of solidarity, about 100 people rallied at the Serdang IPK alleging the NGOs coalition had violated the Peaceful Assembly Act.	Author says M'sians eager to talk about Islamic reforms 5:30PM May 17, 2012 The controversial author says her Twitter is flooded with messages of support from Malaysians who want to hear about moral courage.
Tsu Koon slams butt dance as 'crude and insensitive' 1:38PM May 17, 2012 UPDATED 3.55PM The Gerakan chief breaks BN's silence, saying protests must be tempered with ‘decency and sensitivity’.	Muslim lawyers want author Irshad Manji out 2:51PM May 17, 2012 UPDATED 4.28PM PPMM shakes its fist at Irshad Manji, author of ‘Allah, Liberty and Love’ and wants her out of the country.
Bersih panel: Shim placed in awkward position Mat Zain Ibrahim \| 1:36PM May 17, 2012 COMMENT The ex-chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak had made a decision touching on the attorney-general's conduct years ago.	CIJ suspects orders guided Bersih rally coverage Koh Jun Lin \| 11:57AM May 17, 2012 ‘If it is just a newsroom going about its business, how to explain the drastic difference in the number of stories last year and this year'.
Butt dance 'sexist', decries Ambiga Hazlan Zakaria \| 12:15PM May 17, 2012 INTERVIEW UPDATED 2.05PM She decries elements of sexual harassment in the ‘butt dance’. [VIDEO INSIDE]	Hunger strike after high hopes for freedom dashed Aidila Razak \| 10:08AM May 17, 2012 Mohamad Fadzullah Abdul Razak, 30, is one of the several ISA detainees to have gone on a hunger strike demanding freedom.
CIJ warns of 'cyber warfare' to curb new media Hazlan Zakaria \| 8:47AM May 17, 2012 The government will resort to more tough measures to control the Internet in the years ahead, warns the Centre for Independent Journalism.	Bersih 3.0 probe: We'll spare no one, says Hisham 1:41PM May 17, 2012 The home minister gives an assurance that anyone who broke the law during Bersih 3.0 - including the police - will be brought to book.
Mkini is tops on Bersih 3.0 violence reports Koh Jun Lin \| 11:30AM May 17, 2012 According to a CIJ study, the portal produced the most number of reports on instances of violence during the rally.	Non-resident voters: EC economises with 'truth' Ong Kian Ming \| 11:01AM May 17, 2012 COMMENT Researcher Ong tears apart the EC booklet, ‘The Truth Behind the Accusations and Lies towards the EC'.
Penang provides free WiFi in BN hotspots Susan Loone \| 4:33PM May 17, 2012 The Pakatan state government fulfills another of its pre-2008 election pledge by providing Internet connection in Seberang Perai.	Hindraf says bullying cases racially motivated 5:04PM May 17, 2012 ‘Because they are poor, powerless they become soft targets where sometimes they also fall victim to police action'.
Cops continue to grill Penang CM's aide Susan Loone \| 11:05AM May 17, 2012 Despite seeking closure to her case and the return of her computer, ex-citizen journalist Chan Lilian is still being quizzed.	Actress calls ex-driver a liar, denies knowing minister 12:31PM May 17, 2012 ‘I want to know what else Noor Azman will be lying about again... I cannot say much so let my lawyers handle it,’ says Zahida.
Tabloid apologise over Penan incest report Bernama \| 10:27PM May 17, 2012 Metro Ahad, a Malay tabloid, has apologised over an article on the alleged practice of incest among the Penan community.	MP denies asking Khir for RM10mil to jump PKR ship 1:07PM May 17, 2012 Kapar MP S Manikavasagam has denied that he had asked Dr Mohd Khir Toyo for RM10 million to abandon PKR in late 2008.
'Butt exercises' a slippery slope to lawlessness Aliran \| 1:20PM May 17, 2012 COMMENT The deputy IGP’s comments encourage lawlessness and opens the floodgates to mischief-makers.	If only the cops were half as good as PAS' Unit Amal 9:17AM May 17, 2012 FREE YOURSAY ‘They impressed me with their good manners, sincerity, humbleness, and most importantly, always with...'