Archive - 12 February 2009

Najib crops up in alleged letter and photograph

Najib crops up in alleged letter and photograph

Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak alleged involvement in the murder case of Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu once again surfaced in the sedition trial of popular blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin.

Cops quiz 'police abuse victim' again

Cops quiz 'police abuse victim' again

The police want more details about the alleged police abuse suffered by B Prabhakar who was allegedly physically beaten and scalded with hot water.

Port Klang rep denies he quit PKR

Port Klang rep denies he quit PKR

'I am still doing the job of Port Klang assemblyperson as usual. My commitment is still strong and undivided to PKR'.
'JAC lacks public representatives'

'JAC lacks public representatives'

The legal profession hopes the commission will also have members from a wider cross-section of society.
Najib: Abide by decision on BN candidates

Najib: Abide by decision on BN candidates

Barisan Nasional component parties must abide by any decision made by the coalition's top leadership on the candidates chosen for by-elections.
CIJ condemns confiscation of opposition newsletters

CIJ condemns confiscation of opposition newsletters

The executive director of the Centre for Independent Journalism says the government must remember that the public is strongly against 'monopoly of expression and official propaganda'.
Memo submitted to Foreign Minister on Sri Lanka

Memo submitted to Foreign Minister on Sri Lanka

The Malaysian government has been urged to intervene in the ongoing war in Sri Lanka on humanitarian grounds.
Most Perakians want fresh poll

Most Perakians want fresh poll

updated 7.10pm The Barisan Nasional takeover of the Perak government is anything but popular among the locals, reveals a survey.
Ambiga: Fundamental right to a peaceful assembly

Ambiga: Fundamental right to a peaceful assembly

The Malaysian Bar also feels that any legislation that effectively negates a provision of the Federal Constitution is invalid.
Pak Lah trapped in elevator

Pak Lah trapped in elevator

abdullah ahmad badawi The busy schedule of Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi hit an unexpected snag this morning when he ended up being trapped in an elevator.
Dozens injured as major quake hits Indonesia

Dozens injured as major quake hits Indonesia

At least 42 people were injured and hundreds of homes and buildings damaged when a major earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sulawesi island near the Philippines early today, officials said.
DAP unveils candidates for Bukit Selambau

DAP unveils candidates for Bukit Selambau

Kedah DAP has named three candidates it feels stand a strong chance in winning the Bukit Selambau state seat in Kedah.
Wanted: A  'clean' candidate

Wanted: A 'clean' candidate

protes fuel price hike rally mppj stadium 070708 anwar PKR chief Anwar Ibrahim concedes there is intense lobbying for candidates in Bukit Selambau but he is paying attention to a qualified and credible candidate.

As Arumugam leaves, Bkt Selambau turns into an electoral battlefield

As Arumugam leaves, Bkt Selambau turns into an electoral battlefield

bukit selambau 120209 road sign It will be a fierce battle between BN and Pakatan to grab the Bkt Selambau state seat and Arumugam’s service record will play a part in the results.
MP rejects political appointments to head councils

MP rejects political appointments to head councils

DAP parliamentarian Jeff Ooi disapproves Pakatan Rakyat's decision to appoint politicians as head of local municipal councils in Penang.
Nizar to vacate official residence, file suit tomorrow

Nizar to vacate official residence, file suit tomorrow

updated 6.45pm The ousted Perak MB confirms receiving a request the state secretary and he will vacate the menteri besar's residence in 10 days.

Loss of confidence in Nizar 'highly suspect'

Loss of confidence in Nizar 'highly suspect'

Sedition accusations just to sidetrack main issue

Sedition accusations just to sidetrack main issue

PKR was supposed to be a new beginning

PKR was supposed to be a new beginning

No way PR can beat BN through unethical means

No way PR can beat BN through unethical means

APs makes everybody suffer

APs makes everybody suffer

Shocking raw deal handed to legal assistants

Shocking raw deal handed to legal assistants

Local workers have rights too

Local workers have rights too

What's happening to Sabah's Hospital QE?

What's happening to Sabah's Hospital QE?

Will more staff make RapidKL better?

Will more staff make RapidKL better?

Skewed emphasis on survey's questions

Skewed emphasis on survey's questions

PKR: No defections in Kedah

PKR: No defections in Kedah

A state PKR leader clarifies that there will no defection in Kedah after a meeting with the two assemblypersons who was rumoured to have defected.
Exports slump 14.9 pct in Dec

Exports slump 14.9 pct in Dec

Malaysia's exports slumped 14.9 percent year on year in December, as demand from China, Europe and the United States declined sharply, according to official data released Thursday.
Malaysia's exports slump 14.9 pct in Dec

Malaysia's exports slump 14.9 pct in Dec

Malaysia's exports slumped 14.9 percent year on year in December, as demand from China, Europe and the United States declined sharply, according to official data released today.
Indian business group severs ties with Indian chambers

Indian business group severs ties with Indian chambers

The Malaysian Indian Business Association has decided to 'sever' all working ties with the Malaysian Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry with immediate effect.
Chavez reports attempted coup

Chavez reports attempted coup

The Venezuelan president reports an attempted coup against his palace by army troops in contact with 'a soldier on the run in the United States'.
KL under fire at UN over refugees

KL under fire at UN over refugees

Malaysia was taken to task by some Western countries over its treatment of asylum seekers and refugees, during a UN review of its human rights record.
EC does not rule out simultaneous by-elections

EC does not rule out simultaneous by-elections

The Election Commission says the by-elections for the Bukit Gantang parliamentary seat in Perak and Bukit Selambau state seat in Kedah could be held simultaneously.
MACC report lodged against new MB

MACC report lodged against new MB

dr zambry abd kadir perak new cm updated 3.10pm Barely a week into the job, a report has been filed against Perak Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Change, we must: Najib and the political rhetoric of change

Change, we must: Najib and the political rhetoric of change

Our next prime minister's recent call to his party, Barisan Nasional (contrast Barack Obama's call to his nation), "Change or else..." seemed to resonate with the current mood of the country.

Najib's mini budget on March 10

Najib's mini budget on March 10

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Najib Abdul Razak will table a mini budget at the Dewan Rakyat on March 10.
Ceramah still run to full house

Ceramah still run to full house

The threat of a possible ban on political ceramah did not deter Pakatan Rakyat leaders in Perak from holding one last night.
Cool head in hot fires

Cool head in hot fires

perak bn takeover crisis 050209 comment Good or bad, the current political upheaval in the country, the cut and thrust of political offensives, and plots and counterplots will continue for a while.
Headlines online: Feb 12, 2009

Headlines online: Feb 12, 2009

JAC appointments and the power tariff cut appear to dominate the news today.
Pakatan Rakyat must stay united

Pakatan Rakyat must stay united

vox populi small thumbnail free 'The event that happened in Perak is unfortunate and is beyond your control. The rakyat still need you for the next election and in the coming years'.