Archive - 10 February 2009

RPK's sedition trial: Najib in the limelight

updated 8.11pm A top investigating officer said that although the deputy prime minister was an important witness, he nevertheless had not questioned him.

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The EC chairperson has done well

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Hee's contribution flushed down the drain

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BN has subverted the will of the people

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Sultan only appoint new MB, not new gov't

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Have the lines of authority been clearly defined?

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PR careless but BN beyond repair

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'Political frogs' do more harm than good

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Sultan can still reverse decision

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Third solution to impasse in Perak

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Perak crisis due to misinterpretation?

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Kalaivanar keen to contest Bukit Selambau

He claimed that his candidature interest was moved by strong grassroot support shown to him by PKR members in Kedah, especially the party's Indian leaders and members.

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Rihanna postpones KL concert

The local organisers, Pineapple Concerts, said the William Morris Agency in Los Angeles had told them Friday's concert would be rescheduled.

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M'sia should face grilling at UN review: HRW

The New York-based Human Rights Watch said countries should call Malaysia to account for its failings when its seat on the UN Human Rights Council is reviewed this week.

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'BN has nothing to do with resignation'

The former menteri besar of Kedah says V Arumugam's claims that he was being threatened to defect were just excuses to mask internal problems between PKR and PAS.

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'Decision was made to shield Pakatan'

V Arumugam resigned as state exco and assemblyperson as a ‘sacrifice’ for the Pakatan Rakyat government in Kedah, says a state PAS leader.

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Blitz on Harakah, Suara Keadilan

Copies of the PAS, PKR newsletters have been confiscated from stalls and vendors in a desperate attempt to keep them from reaching the public.

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Perak crisis: Down a dark alley

comment What we are witnessing in Perak - instability and animosity - is the antithesis of the spirit and objective of having the constitution in the first place

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Federal Court to hear Hindraf 5, RPK cases tomorrow

It will be a busy day at the Federal Court tomorrow as it hears a review of the habeas corpus application by the Hindraf 5, while the Home Ministry appeals against the release of popular blogger, Raja Petra Kamarudin.

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Gov't faces more bruising electoral tests

BN has been humiliated by the loss of two by-elections since a dismal performance in general election last March, and will be looking to prove it can claw back public support.

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Controversial Sabah project sparks raging discussions

The RM0.5bil road project also reportedly has Gamuda as a sub-contractor of which one of its major stakeholder is the daughter of the Sultan of Perak.

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EC to meet Friday on by-elections

Both these seats fell vacant yesterday following the sudden death of Bukit Gantang's parliamentarian and the resignation of Bukit Selambau state representative.

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Nizar denied entry to state secretariat

The ousted menteri besar and his exco members arrived at the state secretariat this morning and were prevented from entering the building.

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PM: No ISA on Karpal

Abdullah said there was no need to use the ISA on Karpal, adding that he was also hopeful that Mohd Nizar would soon vacate the official residence.

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Arumugam in safe place, claims Kedah PKR

Can’t contact Arumugam? Well, that is because his party has placed him in a ‘secret and safe location’ due to recent threats against him, claims the Kedah PKR chief.

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Amnesty condemns Sri Lanka suicide bombing

The blast in the north-east of the island killed at least 20 soldiers and eight civilians, with 64 people also wounded.

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Sultan must act fast to save Perak

comment The situation in Perak requires more than just legal acumen; it is in dire need of a great deal of maturity and statesmanship.

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Time for two referendums

analysis Will Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's gamble in wresting Perak from Pakatan Rakyat cost Barisan Nasional dearly in two upcoming by-elections?

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Police to take statement from Karpal

breaking news updated 4pm On a day that police 'invited' him to give a statement and protesters demanded that he retracts his intention to sue the Perak sultan, the DAP head and lawyer sticks to his guns.

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Why M'sia is seen as a tax haven

Malaysia’s business-friendly tax laws and banking secrecy legislation make it attractive to rich foreigners.

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Anwar: Indian candidate likely for Bukit Selambau

PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim says an Indian candidate from the party will probably be chosen to contest the Bukit Selambau state seat in Kedah.

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Obama can, but can you?

I noted with great interest the prime minister’s statement about the new US president is keeping his word regarding what he promised during the run-up to the presidential election. He promised to close down Guantanamo Military Prison for the "unlawful detention of unproven criminals or perpetrators of war".

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Headlines online: Feb 10, 2009

With two by-elections in the offing in Kedah and Perak, all major dailies focused on the vacated seats.

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Gloomier and uglier by the day...

Several multinational corporations in Malaysia have already begun shedding workers by the thousands. That's just the first round of sackings.

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Arrest warrant for Changkat Jering rep

breaking news updated 7.05pm The warrant was issued against Mohd Osman Mohd Jailu for failing to turn up for his corruption trial today. However his lawyer said it was cancelled several hours later.

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Perak exco named, four new faces

breaking news updated 2.10pm Six new Perak executive councillors from BN took their oath of office before Sultan Azlan Shah at Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar today.

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Australia wildfires flare, arson probe launched

A special task force involving 100 officers, dubbed Operation Phoenix, would investigate all aspects of the fires, including tracking down arsonists responsible for some of the blazes.

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