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Zahrain names eight Sept 16 'defectors'

2010-03-18T20:18:02+08:00

Bayan Baru MP names eight BN colleagues who were to join forces with Pakatan Rakyat on Sept 16, 2008.

PM disclaim role in MCA polls

2010-03-18T20:02:12+08:00

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak said today he had no part in the MCA elections scheduled for March 28.

Kugan's remand: Magistrate remains silent

Christine Chan — 2010-03-18T19:12:15+08:00

After being asked whether he was the one who heard the remand application for Kugan on Jan 15 last year, he then promptly declined to answer the DPP’s further questions.

Apco not involved in 'One Israel' concept

2010-03-18T19:03:47+08:00

The following is a statement from consultancy agency Apco in response to the accusations by Anwar Ibrahim that it was the brain behind Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak’s ‘One Israel’.

BN moves to refer Anwar to privileges committee

S Pathmawathy — 2010-03-18T18:51:59+08:00

BREAKING NEWS Should that be the case, the Opposition Leader could face a possible suspension from Parliament.

'Zambry may be Perak MB but I'm still speaker'

Humayun Kabir — 2010-03-18T18:38:21+08:00

Pakatan's Sivakumar says just because the courts declared Zambry the rightful MB, it does not automatically mean that BN’s Ganesan is the rightful speaker.

Jakim unfazed by strong-arm tactics

2010-03-18T18:41:10+08:00

Its officers were locked in for three hours when an abattoir operator became annoyed with the taking of photographs of its operation.

The overlooked essentials that destroy our economy

K Pragalath — 2010-03-18T18:00:45+08:00

The warning signs were already surfacing in the last decade but the nation went on merrily as though tomorrow would never come.

IOI denies it is not going green in Indonesia

Christine Chan — 2010-03-18T18:04:30+08:00

A report says that the company is not following sustainable practices in its oil palm plantations in Indonesia but that is inaccurate it says.

No meeting set with Rawang residents: Tenaga

Yip Ai Tsin — 2010-03-18T18:02:03+08:00

Will there be a meeting between Tenaga and Rawang new village residents tomorrow over the building high-tension cable towers?

Raids to nab illegal foreign workers to begin soon

2010-03-18T17:30:37+08:00

The government plans to soon begin conducting surprise raids on shops and businesses to check on the welfare of foreign workers as well as weed out undocumented immigrants.

Najib's NEM to dismantle subsidy regime

Razak Ahmad — 2010-03-18T17:03:33+08:00

Malaysia is considering proposals to end its subsidy regime as it begins dismantling a four-decade race-based economic system that has deterred foreign investment.

PSM offers closer cooperation with Pakatan

Vasugi Supramanian — 2010-03-18T16:12:57+08:00

However, the offer is based on finding common ground in meeting people's needs as well as taking on the governments over several issues.

Orang Asli don't have 'special rights': experts

Aidila Razak — 2010-03-18T16:18:45+08:00

The question arose after Minister Nazri told Parliament that the term 'bumiputera' also included the Orang Asli of the Peninsular.

MCMC to take action against SMS spammers

2010-03-18T15:30:49+08:00

From July 1 onwards, applications service and content providers will not be able to get away scot-free if they are found to be guilty of SMS abuses.

Gerakan to Lim: Get house in order before meeting PM

2010-03-18T13:55:46+08:00

Penang CM rapped for wanting to meet PM over local polls without even reaching consensus among PR allies on the issue.

Angry barks at 'BN attack dogs'

Hazlan Zakaria — 2010-03-18T13:58:39+08:00

The PKR sec-gen said BN needed independent MPs as their 'attack dogs' because they cannot take on Pakatan by themselves.

Perkasa's Ibrahim Ali to sue Sun

2010-03-18T13:41:44+08:00

UPDATED 7.15PM Meanwhile, the Selangor sultan has changed his mind about opening the Perkasa's inaugural annual meeting on March 27.

Headlines online: March 18, 2010

2010-03-18T13:17:05+08:00

Most major dailys today featured independent MP Zahrain Mohamed Hashim's allegations that Anwar misled Pakatan MPs in the failed attempt to take over the government on Sept 16, 2008.

Sabah High Court upholds Ramli Yusuff acquittal

2010-03-18T13:13:58+08:00

UPDATED 3:01PM MACC has failed in its bid to take the case to higher level as it was flawed from the very beginning.

Karpal finds loophole for independent MPs

Pathmawathy Subramaniam — 2010-03-18T13:19:50+08:00

UPDATED 4.40PM They would be banned from contesting their seats should they quit. But Karpal has a way out for them.

Illegals endanger water catchments, warns Sabah Forestry

Joe Fernandez — 2010-03-18T12:25:40+08:00

The department is on the offensive against illegal forest clearing activities and the lack of political will and interference by politicians in Sabah is a thing of the past.

Zahrain slams Malaysiakini over Washington report

Hazlan Zakaria & S Pathmawathy — 2010-03-18T12:42:12+08:00

UPDATED 4.50PM He attacked Malaysiakini over a report on a seminar in Washington last month, which he attended alongside top government officials.

RM37 million price tag too high for Zambry

Humayun Kabir — 2010-03-18T12:23:18+08:00

Perak MB wants to give land to squatters in Kuala Sepatang but baulks at RAC's valuation.

PM bound to lose GST referendum

Vasugi Supramanian — 2010-03-18T11:28:06+08:00

Cries for a referendum on the GST are getting louder despite voices to the contrary trying to drown them out.

Gov't rejects automatic registration for voters

S Pathmawathy — 2010-03-18T12:03:59+08:00

UPDATED 12.34PM It will not implement the system for voters because it respects Malaysians’ right to freedom of choice.

Home Ministry: No action against China Press

2010-03-18T11:22:36+08:00

The Home Ministry has accepted the explanation by China Press over its report alledging that the IGP had resigned.

Fisticuffs on the 'Jewish question'

Terence Netto — 2010-03-18T11:24:02+08:00

COMMENT Verbal skirmishes in Parliament yesterday over ties to Jews only served to underscore the antagonists’ inability to disenthrall from the midden of history.

Look who maligned our rulers?

Jiwi Kathaiah — 2010-03-18T09:49:30+08:00

COMMENT Remember those days when our sultans were dragged through the mud? Politics have the chameleon-like quality to induce convenient bouts of amensia.

'People of Rawang, we salute you'

2010-03-18T08:05:16+08:00

free 'The days of giant corporations trampling over little people are now over. Enlightened management and non-invasive technology will rule the day.'

'The original bumi have spoken'

2010-03-18T07:41:05+08:00

free 'You are following in the footsteps of Hindraf. I like the slogan: ‘Kita bukan Melayu, kita tetap Orang Asli.'

Anwar spars with KJ over 1Israel, tycoon's daughter

S Pathmawathy — 2010-03-17T22:22:22+08:00

PARLIAMENT Anwar claimed that Apco Worldwide, a consultancy agency hired by Najib, was the brain behind the ‘One Israel’ slogan.

Pakatan leader slams gov't over economic woes

S Pathmawathy — 2010-03-17T21:27:00+08:00

PARLIAMENT Pump priming, dependency on dwindling oil wealth and a widening income gap will do out economy in, said the opposition leader.

Historic Orang Asli show of force

Aidila Razak — 2010-03-17T20:21:59+08:00

The historic Orang Asli protest at Putrajaya today has successfully united the once-scattered community, said organisers

Indian issues are national issues: Denison

2010-03-17T20:14:56+08:00

The grievances of the 1.8 million-strong Indian Malaysian community should be viewed as a national concern and addressed in the 10th Malaysia Plan, a socio-economic expert said.

'PM backs Ka Ting' SMS irresponsible act: Soi Lek

2010-03-17T19:28:38+08:00

'This is not true. I have met Najib and Muhyiddin, and they said they would not interfere in the party elections.'

Orang Asli marginalised by conditions akin to 'apartheid'

Vasugi Supramanian — 2010-03-17T19:26:23+08:00

The protest at Putrajaya today was "expected" because the Orang Asli has been marginalised, said Suhakam vice-chairperson Simon Sipaun.

Ex-Immigration DG trial: RM1.2 mil involved in visas approval

2010-03-17T19:17:51+08:00

The court was told that the approval for 4,337 calling visas for Bangladeshi workers involved payments totalling RM1.2 million.

Zahrain sparks off uproar in the Dewan

Hazlan Zakaria — 2010-03-17T19:06:28+08:00

PARLIAMENT Making his maiden speech as independent MP, he decides to bring up the Sept 16 incident which sees an uproar and Anwar Ibrahim stomping off.

Chong Wei to Rosmah: 'Saya mahu main'

2010-03-17T18:41:40+08:00

The recently crowned All-England champ and the PM's wife Rosmah Mansor had to undergo some ribbing in Parliament.

DPM: Pakatan walkout disrespectful to Agong

S Pathmawathy — 2010-03-17T17:44:30+08:00

PARLIAMENT Muhyiddin Yassin says opposition MPs have failed to pay attention to yesterday’s royal address.

Resort pays golfer RM43,000 over croc attack

2010-03-17T17:24:35+08:00

A golf resort has awarded the sum to a client who was attacked by a large crocodile while finding this gold ball.

Ngeh to Zambry: You can't fool the Chinese

Hazlan Zakaria — 2010-03-17T16:43:25+08:00

PARLIAMENT A news photo of the Perak MB and exco members at Mandarin class is no proof of sincerity, says a DAP leader.

Gov't committee to study sex education proposal

2010-03-17T16:51:06+08:00

A committee will be set up to seek views from various quarters on sex education policy in schools, said Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

Don't leak military secrets, warns defence minister

2010-03-17T16:47:03+08:00

MCA's desperate cry for leadership

2010-03-17T14:50:55+08:00

As party leaders jockey for pole position, Ong Ka Ting’s return to active politics is seen by some as an answer to a pressing need.

Can Ka Ting resurrect MCA?

Kuek Ser Kuang Keng — 2010-03-17T13:35:28+08:00

Political observers wonder if he is the right person for the job, given that his previous tenure was no shining example of leadership.

Ka Chuan to make way for younger brother

S Pathmawathy — 2010-03-17T13:26:55+08:00

UPDATED 3.40PM Ong Ka Chuan has ruled himself out of the race for the MCA chief, deputy presidency and four VP seats.

Headlines online: March 17, 2010

2010-03-17T13:04:26+08:00

Former MCA president Ong Ka Ting's decision to stand for the party's top post at the coming party's election was the focus of most newspapers.

Bumi rights to stay in New Economic Model: Nazri

2010-03-17T13:16:46+08:00

PARLIAMENT The New Economic Model will not abolish bumiputera special rights, but will lay more stress on inter-communal cooperation, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Submit your forms, Rais tells Namewee

2010-03-17T13:09:51+08:00

Rais Yatim, an occasional critic of Namewee, wants to see the latter's application for a gov't film grant.

Malaysia's invisible identity crisis

Keruah Usit — 2010-03-17T12:56:59+08:00

COMMENT As in neighbouring Sabah, many rural Sarawakians are deprived of birth certificates and ICs.

GST bill still on the agenda

S Pathmawathy — 2010-03-17T12:29:18+08:00

PARLIAMENT Though the debate on the GST bill is supposed to have been postponed, it still remains on the order paper for the ongoing Dewan Rakyat sitting.

Sedition trial: 'Transcript was incomplete'

Hafiz Yatim — 2010-03-17T12:24:56+08:00

UPDATED 6PM The investigating officer concedes that the transcript used to charge DAP politician Karpal Singh had ‘shortcomings’.

Creation of commercial hospital wings a mistake - critics

Baradan Kuppusamy — 2010-03-17T12:03:04+08:00

They say the focus of government hospitals will shift to paying customers instead of the poorer people who need public healthcare the most.

Cops halt Orang Asli advance on Putrajaya

Aidila Razak — 2010-03-17T12:06:13+08:00

UPDATED 5.56PM Dubbed the biggest Orang Asli march in history, it was stopped by police minutes after it kicked off. [VIDEOS & PHOTOS INSIDE]

Cops: PAS supporter murder not political

Humayun Kabir — 2010-03-17T11:25:42+08:00

Hilir Perak district police have ruled out the possibility that PAS Perak Supporters Wing Youth chief P Panthiyan was murdered for political reasons.

Kidney health road show targets diabetes risk

Aidila Razak — 2010-03-17T10:47:32+08:00

In its just-ended national road show, the National Kidney Foundation conducted health screenings in major towns as well as raising awareness on the dangers of diabetes.

Villagers stall TNB demolishers

Yip Ai Tsin & Lee Weng Keat — 2010-03-17T09:56:28+08:00

UPDATED 5.00PM Residents of Rawang new village are making their protests heard to the bitter end. [VIDEO INSIDE]