Archive - 11 February 2009

Kugan's case: S'gor police chief gives statement

Kugan's case: S'gor police chief gives statement

Selangor police chief Khalid Abu Bakar was at the Sepang district police headquarters today to give his statement pertaining to the case of Kugan Ananthan.
RPK seeks to disqualify Augustine Paul

RPK seeks to disqualify Augustine Paul

Raja Petra’s counsel Malik Imtiaz Sarwar said Paul was also involved in dismissing his client’s habeas corpus application in 2001.
Up to 5 percent reduction for electricity tariff

Up to 5 percent reduction for electricity tariff

Electricity tariffs for households, commercial users and industries will see a reduction between 2.54% and 5% from March 1.
Tsvangirai sworn in as Zimbabwe's PM

Tsvangirai sworn in as Zimbabwe's PM

morgan tsvangirai robert mugabe zimbabwe pm Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was sworn in as prime minister today, joining President Robert Mugabe in a unity government after a decade of struggling to push him from power.
Vacant exco posts to lure Pakatan reps

Vacant exco posts to lure Pakatan reps

DAP's Lim Guan Eng accuses the Perak state government of keeping four exco posts vacant as bait to lure Pakatan reps. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Sabah chases its tail in poverty eradication

Sabah chases its tail in poverty eradication

The state has set a target of zero hardcore poverty by next year but unless in-flowing immigrants and high population growth rates are contained, it may just be a dream.
Poll: 35,000 disagree with the sultan

Poll: 35,000 disagree with the sultan

sultan azlan shah Nearly 88 percent of the respondents of a Malaysiakini survey disagree with Sultan Azlan Shah's decision in the transfer of power in Perak.

More than 84 reports: Police quiz Karpal

More than 84 reports: Police quiz Karpal

breaking news updated 10pm with Karpal's comments DAP veteran Karpal Singh was today summoned to the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters in connection with the avalanche of police reports filed against him. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Bukit Selambau wakes up to electoral buzz

Bukit Selambau wakes up to electoral buzz

Bukit Selambau has so far been untouched by the winds of urbanisation that have swept small towns across the country. Will an upcoming by-election change this sleepy town forever?
IGP:  State police to decide ban on political ceramah

IGP: State police to decide ban on political ceramah

breaking news updated 10pm Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan said it is up to the state police to decide on whether a ban should be imposed on political ceramah.
No call for Karpal to whack Anwar with umbrella

No call for Karpal to whack Anwar with umbrella

Sultan abandoned principle of equitable representation

Sultan abandoned principle of equitable representation

Shameful that Umno would stoop this low

Shameful that Umno would stoop this low

Political chapters turn in winds of injustice

Political chapters turn in winds of injustice

Taib out for one last shot

Taib out for one last shot

Kugan's death: Question the magistrates too

Kugan's death: Question the magistrates too

Many unanswered questions surround Kugan's death

Many unanswered questions surround Kugan's death

Devamany, Murugiah should resign

Devamany, Murugiah should resign

New LCCT: Consider long-term benefits

New LCCT: Consider long-term benefits

Taiping cable car project not the solution

Taiping cable car project not the solution

Australia fires rage, new arson fears

Australia fires rage, new arson fears

australia forest fire Australian police investigate fresh arson attacks and looting Wednesday as angry survivors pressed for access to towns devastated by wildfires that continue to burn across vast areas.
Unfair to equate Perak grab with Anwar

Unfair to equate Perak grab with Anwar

your say free 'Anwar announced his intention openly. He invited MPs to defect based on principles, not on bribes to help build a better Malaysia.' A snap election was to be held.
Roach attempts to nibble infant's only eye

Roach attempts to nibble infant's only eye

A five-day-old baby with only one eye had another harrowing experience when a cockroach tried to nibble the other eye, while the infant was warded in Kolkata, India.
Nearly 20,000 copies of Suara Keadilan seized

Nearly 20,000 copies of Suara Keadilan seized

pkr suara keadilan confiscate by internal ministry 110209 updated 4.40pm PKR's bi-monthly organ Suara Keadilan has become a 'hot target' for the Home Ministry because of its content on the political turmoil in Perak. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Battle in durian paradise

Battle in durian paradise

While the spotlight has been cast on Bukit Gantang in view of the upcoming battle for the state seat, few are aware that in reality, the constituency is a haven of peace and serenity.
... Trouble also brewing in BN camp

... Trouble also brewing in BN camp

breaking news updated 6pm Umno appears to be eyeing the Bukit Selambau state seat in Kedah which has traditionally been contested by MIC.
Israeli rivals battle for power after tight vote

Israeli rivals battle for power after tight vote

Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and hawkish ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu were locked in battle today for the helm of Israel's government after a photo-finish national election.
Sri Lanka gov't denies shelling that killed 16 patients

Sri Lanka gov't denies shelling that killed 16 patients

Sri Lanka's military denies shelling a makeshift hospital where 16 patients were killed as concern mounted for the safety of non-combatants trapped in the island's ethnic conflict.
Zambry appoints 3 advisers, info chief with exco status

Zambry appoints 3 advisers, info chief with exco status

Among them are Gerakan deputy chairperson Chang Ko Youn and MIC vice-president S Veerasingam. The duo were defeated in the last general election.
Frenchman held for locking out naked M'sian girlfriend

Frenchman held for locking out naked M'sian girlfriend

A French tourist has been arrested for stripping his Malaysian girlfriend of her clothes and locking her out of his hotel room after an argument.
Bad news burn-out

Bad news burn-out

Hindraf 5 to remain in detention

Hindraf 5 to remain in detention

breaking news updated 6.15pm The Federal Court dismisses the motion to review the habeas corpus application of five Hindraf leaders held under the Internal Security Act.
DAP big guns agree to a truce

DAP big guns agree to a truce

lim kit siang karpal singh breaking news updated 4.20pm DAP's top leaders have agreed to focus on the upcoming by-elections for the Bukit Gantang parliamentary seat in Perak and Bukit Selambau state seat in Kedah.
Headlines online: Feb 11, 2009

Headlines online: Feb 11, 2009

All the newspapers continue to headline the political developments in Perak.
Scramble in Pakatan for Bt Selambau seat

Scramble in Pakatan for Bt Selambau seat

Even before the by-election can be called, parties in Pakatan Rakyat are going all out to ensure that their representative will be the one to contest the Bukit Selambau state seat.
'What wrong has Karpal done?'

'What wrong has Karpal done?'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘What did Umno Youth do when Mahathir went on a road show to campaign for the removal of the royalty’s immunity? Wasn't he insulting the sultans?’
Obama to decide soon on Afghan troop deployments

Obama to decide soon on Afghan troop deployments

american soldier troops in afghanistan 110209 In the first significant military judgement of his presidency, US President Barack Obama will likely decide in "the next few days" on US troop deployments to Afghanistan.
A dangdut about biofuel?

A dangdut about biofuel?

Australia firefighters battle on, toll set to rise

Australia firefighters battle on, toll set to rise

australia forest fire Firefighters are battling to save Australian communities threatened by wildfires that have killed 181 people, as a grim search for bodies was expected to push the toll much higher.