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Syndicates pay tribesmen to poach tigers: WWF

2010-02-10T15:59:36+08:00

Tribesmen in Malaysia are being paid by syndicates to trap wildlife, including critically endangered tigers, to meet insatiable demand from China, a conservationist said today.

Cuepacs demands cash for overtime work

2010-02-10T16:44:04+08:00

Cuepacs is demanding cash payment instead of off-days for overtime work by civil servants.

Altantuya's abduction: 'Nasir Safar was there'

2010-02-10T16:41:29+08:00

UPDATED 4.55PM According to a news report, PI Balasubramaniam had confirmed that the former PM's aide was present when the slain Mongolian national was abducted.

Raids go on, 12 more MKini books seized

Yip Ai Tsin — 2010-02-10T15:51:35+08:00

Police continue operations over two titles, bringing the total confiscated thus far to 108 books.

Doing away with loan sharks

Vasugi Supramanian — 2010-02-10T15:24:34+08:00

Gov’t should introduce low-interest, easy repayment schemes with a minimum of paperwork and bureaucracy says Parti Sosialis Malaysia President Nasir Hashim.

Hazards in toll-free night driving

Christine Chan — 2010-02-10T15:13:53+08:00

Luring people to travel late at night by offering discounts and toll-free hours could lead to more accidents, caution consumer groups.

220th meeting of Malay rulers begins today

2010-02-10T15:15:31+08:00

The 220th meeting of the Conference of Rulers began at Istana Negara today chaired by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah.

'Flashing candy' hazardous to health

2010-02-10T15:05:57+08:00

The Health Ministry has told importers and food agents not to import China-made 'flashing candies' that are dangerous to health.

Goods sold below ceiling price for CNY

2010-02-10T14:58:39+08:00

Traders have largely been found selling controlled items at below the ceiling price for the Chinese New Year (CNY) festive season.

Businessman claims cops, thugs harassed him

K Pragalath — 2010-02-10T14:49:32+08:00

A father of four has been living in fear over the past two weeks after being allegedly harassed by thugs and the police.

Blogger nabbed over naughty image

Abdul Rahim Sabri — 2010-02-10T13:34:37+08:00

Police have nabbed a blogger for publishing a superimposed image of Anwar Ibrahim and Nik Aziz Nik Mat in a suggestive pose.

Rosmah to lose Unisel chancellor post

Salhan K Ahmad & Hazlan Zakaria — 2010-02-10T13:23:03+08:00

UPDATED 5.00PM Calls reverberate again for PM's wife to be dropped as Unisel's chancellor.

UiTM creates food-ordering system from home

2010-02-10T13:04:12+08:00

UiTM has created a system called "Smart Order" to place orders for food from the home via the Internet.

Sarawak gov't credibility strained over NCR policies

Keruah Usit — 2010-02-10T11:58:23+08:00

The Penan are under pressure from timber companies wanting them to withdraw their lawsuits, while the state is appealing recent court decisions in favour of the natives.

MACC boss has eight-year contract

2010-02-10T11:55:20+08:00

With the rare extra-long contract, he intends to ‘do the right thing' and bring ‘real change' to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

'Pow-wow not about power tussle'

Nigel Aw — 2010-02-10T12:16:32+08:00

MCA deputy president Chua Soi Lek insists his 'talk' with Youth chief Wee Ka Siong had nothing to do with the tussle at the top.

Zambry still on shaky ground

Humayun Kabir — 2010-02-10T11:49:04+08:00

Although the Federal Court has given a favourable verdict to the BN MB to run Perak, he is still on politically shaky ground.

Headlines online: Feb 10, 2010

2010-02-10T11:26:01+08:00

The resolution to the Perak MB vs MB scuffle dominated Malaysian newspaper headlines today.

KL sacks IAEA envoy after Iran atomic vote

2010-02-10T11:11:12+08:00

Malaysia has dismissed its envoy to the UN nuclear watchdog for voting against a resolution rebuking Iran and he will be replaced as rotating head of the agency's governing body later this week.

Sodomy II: Feb 18 decision on recusal of judge

2010-02-10T10:38:34+08:00

BREAKING NEWS updated 11.50am Arguments were heard this morning in the Kuala Lumpur High Court before Justice Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah.

'MACC as toothless as ACA'

2010-02-10T08:04:09+08:00

free ‘Firstly, the MACC can't prosecute, so they need to go through the Attorney-General. And how's the AG chosen?’

'From ICU to the morgue goes justice'

2010-02-10T07:54:57+08:00

free ‘With this Perak MB decision, the federal constitution is now belly-up in the Perak River, floating past the royal palace.’

Samy loses defamation suit

2010-02-09T22:51:32+08:00

MIC president also ordered to pay RM1,500 in costs to the publisher of the Malaysia Nanban newspaper, Penerbitan Sahabat (M) Sdn Bhd.

Apex court ignores 'stare decisis'

Terence Netto — 2010-02-09T22:46:13+08:00

COMMENT The court's 5-0 unanimity on who is the rightful Perak MB is a fig leaf to cover a brazen jettison of a hallowed principle.

RM80 million lost over abandoned buses

S Pathmawathy — 2010-02-09T18:54:32+08:00

Millions in public funds wasted on buses that will now be turned to scrap as they are too expensive to make roadworthy.

MB vs MB inside, battle of T-shirts, slogans outside

Aidila Razak — 2010-02-09T18:10:09+08:00

FT PKR questions 'defections' report

Christine Chan — 2010-02-09T18:13:28+08:00

Only one of the four people mentioned in a news reports has resigned, clarified Federal Territories PKR clarified today.

Harris urges Sabah, S'wak to think all-Borneo

Joe Fernandez — 2010-02-09T18:04:13+08:00

Former Sabah chief minister Harris Salleh is convinced that the future of Sabah and Sarawak will be strengthened with closer economic ties with the rest of Borneo, including Indonesia's Kalimantan provinces.

PR-status student unable to attend school

Salhan K Ahmad — 2010-02-09T17:53:18+08:00

Parents claim relevant bodies are delaying the matter.

PAS leader asks all to accept decision

2010-02-09T17:07:03+08:00

Kedah menteri besar today called on all quarters to accept the decision of the Federal Court which declared Zambry Abdul Kadir as the menteri besar of Perak.

Free Suu Kyi, KL tells junta

2010-02-09T16:54:18+08:00

Malaysia today called on military-run Burma to free opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi ahead of national elections it expects to be held around October.

'Why Nizar cannot be Perak MB'

Hafiz Yatim — 2010-02-09T16:56:25+08:00

UPDATED 7.50PM The Federal Court judgment explains that he had lost majority support and could not be allowed to remain the menteri besar.

MACC not at fault, says commission chief

2010-02-09T15:42:34+08:00

The decision to prosecute a number of high-profile cases have been held up by the Attorney-General's Chambers due to decisions on evidence.

Nizar: Expect absolute monarchy now

Hafiz Yatim — 2010-02-09T15:51:43+08:00

After all, he reasons, the palace can decide on who can lead the executive at state or federal level.

Hindu temple bulldozed without warning

Nigel Aw — 2010-02-09T15:15:23+08:00

Kuala Lumpur city council enforcement officials demolish temple in Setapak.

Act on vehicles parked on road shoulder

2010-02-09T15:19:24+08:00

The government is urged to take stern action against owners of vehicles parked on road or expressway shoulder to avoid accidents.

Mixed reactions over judgment in Zambry's favour

2010-02-09T14:28:35+08:00

The legal fraternity had mixed reactions towards the Federal Court's decision in the Perak MB tussle.

Zambry: Time for unity and hard work

2010-02-09T14:44:34+08:00

Zambry Abdul Kadir said he accepted the Federal Court's decision today declaring him as the rightful Perak menteri besar with gratitude and humility, and that now is the time for unity and hard work.

MB decided, Ipoh in two minds

Malaysiakini Team — 2010-02-09T14:39:13+08:00

UPDATED 7.32PM While Putrajaya reverberated to shouts, the capital of Perak ho-hummed its way through the landmark decision this morning.

Mahathir pleased with Najib's leadership

2010-02-09T13:28:58+08:00

Former prime minister was pleased with the leadership of Prime Minister Najib Abduk Razak for an administration that met the needs of the people and the nation.

Saiful lodges report over Anwar Facebook page post

Lee Way Loon — 2010-02-09T13:26:22+08:00

UPDATED 2.00PM The complainant in the Sodomy II trial has lodged a police report over an alleged death threat on Anwar Ibrahim’s Facebook fanpage. [VIDEO INSIDE]

'Let's work together' call goes out to Pakatan

Malaysiakini Team — 2010-02-09T13:25:05+08:00

UPDATED 3.50PM Perak BN politicians call for political differences to be put aside in the interests of the people. Pakatan has other concerns.

Change we can see, feel and touch

Neil Khor — 2010-02-09T12:54:51+08:00

COMMENT To convince the people that it is open to change, BN has to do more than play the perception game.

March retreat for Pakatan Rakyat

2010-02-09T12:18:18+08:00

PKR said the first retreat would be for the Pakatan Rakyat partners in Selangor on March 7, followed by the national-level retreat on March 10 or 16 in Penang.

Headlines Online: Feb 9, 2010

2010-02-09T12:13:00+08:00

Motorists are due to enjoy discounted rates when they use the highways during Chinese New Year.

HRP: Umno BN treats Indians as 'beggars'

Humayun Kabir — 2010-02-09T12:08:56+08:00

The Human Rights Party Malaysia alleges that Indians are massively disadvanged due to Umno BN policies.

Fierce battle for crucial Malay votes

Wong Teck Chi — 2010-02-09T11:18:05+08:00

PERAK ANALYSIS Despite underlying worries that the Malay vote has begun to swing back to BN, Pakatan Rakyat believes it still has the upper hand.

Perak MB - it's Zambry!

Hafiz Yatim — 2010-02-09T11:10:47+08:00

UPDATED 3.15PM The Federal Court delivered a unanimous decision that Zambry Abd Kadir of BN is the rightful Perak menteri besar. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Sodomy II: Hearing resumes tomorrow

2010-02-09T10:54:56+08:00

UPDATED 4.00PM This follows an application by the defence to file a reply to the prosecution’s affidavit replying to the move to disqualify the trial judge.

Perak crisis: All set for ruling in Putrajaya

Malaysiakini Team — 2010-02-09T09:31:26+08:00

The scene is set for drama in Putrajaya, as the Federal Court prepares to rule today as to who is the rightful menteri besar of Perak.

Detention of lawyers was lawful: Witness

2010-02-09T09:29:34+08:00

A public inquiry by the Suhakam was told that the arrests and detention of five lawyers at the Brickfields police station on May 7, 2009, was lawful.

Chronology of Perak political crisis

2010-02-09T09:16:40+08:00

Following is a chronology of the events which unfolded during the political crisis in Perak after the 12th general election on March 8.

Behrang rep: At least BN treats us like family

Humayun Kabir — 2010-02-09T09:12:16+08:00

PERAK 1 YEAR ON One year after triggering the fall of the Perak Pakatan Rakyat state government, Behrang state assemblyperson Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi has no regrets.

New MACC boss - a new broom sweeps clean

2010-02-09T07:57:01+08:00

free ‘It is for you to prove yourself first, Abu Kassim. We cannot afford to give every new chief of the MACC the benefit of doubt.’

Sodomy II: Remember what Saddam said

2010-02-09T07:43:52+08:00

free 'What a circus and yet what can be done? It reminds one of what Saddam Hussein once and it is fast becoming a reality now in Malaysia.’