Archive - 17 February 2009

Clash of Umno's young Turks

Clash of Umno's young Turks

mukhriz mahathir khir toyo khairy jamaluddin hujah dialogue 180209 In the rare live television debate between the three Umno Youth chief aspirants, Khir Toyo and Mukhriz appeared to be ganging up against Khairy.
Don't rape the country twice, gov't told

Don't rape the country twice, gov't told

MPs on the Selangor Water Review Panel call on the federal government to aid in acquiring the state's privatised water concession.
Apcet II: Police deny conspiring with gov't

Apcet II: Police deny conspiring with gov't

Counsel indicates a RM10 million final offer for an out-of-court settlement in the suit.
Cops record Wong's statement

Cops record Wong's statement

The police record a statement from Selangor executive councillor Elizabeth Wong over the circulation of her nude photographs.
PAS S'gor: Politicians must have moral integrity

PAS S'gor: Politicians must have moral integrity

If investigations reveal any moral transgression on the part of Elizabeth Wong, PAS Selangor wants appropriate action to be taken against her.
Soi Lek to Wong: You have my sympathy

Soi Lek to Wong: You have my sympathy

'I can understand how Elizabeth Wong is going through in the last 48 hours,' said the man who had to quit his ministerial post after being embroiled in a sex scandal last year.
'Right out of Umno's dirty tricks department'

'Right out of Umno's dirty tricks department'

Pakatan leaders lay the blame for the circulation of nude photographs at the door of BN, in particular Umno.
Uthayakumar undergoes medical check-up

Uthayakumar undergoes medical check-up

ISA detainee P Uthayakumar is finally allowed to undergo a much-needed medical check-up at the Taiping Hospital.

Language activists protest 'bad elements' tag

Language activists protest 'bad elements' tag

anti english language in math and science ppsmi gmp parliament march 170209 Activists against the teaching of science and maths in English are miffed after they were called 'bad elements' by MP Bung Mokthar Radin.
April 9 - Decision on Altantuya murder case

April 9 - Decision on Altantuya murder case

The fate of two special action force police personnel accused of murdering Mongolian woman Altantuya Shaariibuu will be known in April.
Manoharan to remain under ISA detention

Manoharan to remain under ISA detention

The Kota Alam Shah assemblyperson and Hindraf leader's appeal is dismissed by the Federal Court.
Respect privacy but not piracy

Respect privacy but not piracy

Come out fighting, Wong

Come out fighting, Wong

Elizabeth Wong did not run as a nun

Elizabeth Wong did not run as a nun

Real change is when the old guard gives way

Real change is when the old guard gives way

Dismissal of MB subject to state assembly

Dismissal of MB subject to state assembly

Unpaid leave - companies can't force workers

Unpaid leave - companies can't force workers

Umno's crisis is also its greatest opportunity

Umno's crisis is also its greatest opportunity

EC ready for triple 'Bukit' by-elections

EC ready for triple 'Bukit' by-elections

The commission does not discount the possibility of holding a by-election for the Bukit Lanjan state seat on the same day with the Bukit Gantang and Bukit Selambau polls.
Bring back Queen's English, I say!

Bring back Queen's English, I say!

Have better guidelines for swiftlet farms

Have better guidelines for swiftlet farms

Productivity-wise, civil servants already overpaid

Productivity-wise, civil servants already overpaid

Sabah CM: No reports of Umno, PBS members joining PKR

Sabah CM: No reports of Umno, PBS members joining PKR

'What are they talking about? They just want to make themselves happy.'
From 'daulat' to 'derhaka': A Malay Darwinist moment

From 'daulat' to 'derhaka': A Malay Darwinist moment

A new consciousness seems to be blowing into the collective psyche of the Malays, known as one of the most obedient people on earth. A specter of the absurd heroism of the Malays seem to be haunting the modern Malays, as embodied in a crisis that is unfolding in this land that has seen much of Malayan history constructed - from the incident at Pasir Salak to the treaty signed at Pangkor.

Najib says 2009 growth forecast may be cut

Najib says 2009 growth forecast may be cut

najib tun razak 040808 updated 6.05pm Malaysia will have to cut its 3.5 percent growth forecast for 2009 if the decline in the country's exports hits double digits, Finance Minister Najib Razak said today.
Anwar: We'll decide after she returns from leave

Anwar: We'll decide after she returns from leave

updated 5.45pm PKR will make a decision on the status of the Selangor exco after she returns from extended leave, says the opposition leader.
The problems with Obama  (Pt 2)

The problems with Obama (Pt 2)

Cops probe illegals in violent land dispute

Cops probe illegals in violent land dispute

A land dispute in Tingkayu, Sabah, last Thurday resulted in one death. Were illegal immigrants involved in the incident to seize a plot of land from local smallholders?

Persons of zero integrity

Persons of zero integrity

Time to slash gas subsidy for power plants

Time to slash gas subsidy for power plants

There is an urgent need to redirect supply, especially from the IPPs to manufacturing and domestic use.

MB to seek 'royal guidance' on exco's status

MB to seek 'royal guidance' on exco's status

khalid ibrahim and sharafuddin sultan of selangor The Selangor government will seek the views of the state ruler on how it should deal with the controversy surrounding exco Elizabeth Wong.
'I've done nothing wrong'

'I've done nothing wrong'

'I wish to state that I am not ashamed of my sexuality as a woman and as a single person. I have broken no law.'
Campaign against coal-fired plants gathers steam

Campaign against coal-fired plants gathers steam

The Sabah Progressive Party prefers the state government to use natural gas as fuel for power plants as it is cleaner and cheaper than coal.

SCC Bill renamed, still no real power

SCC Bill renamed, still no real power

Now called the Enforcement Integrity Commission Bill, it can only investigate complaints and recommend that law-enforcement agencies take action against errant personnel.
Headlines online: Feb 17, 2009

Headlines online: Feb 17, 2009

Tuanku Mizan’s call in Parliament and the controversy over the nude pictures of an assemblyperson dominated the front page news.
Court fixes Monday for RPK's 'freedom' case

Court fixes Monday for RPK's 'freedom' case

raja petra Controversial blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin will have another week of freedom after the Federal Court postpones his habeas corpus hearing to next Monday.
'What's the proof, Guan Eng?'

'What's the proof, Guan Eng?'

Penang Gerakan Youth wants Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to substantiate the claim that he may be a target of assassins, or shut up.
Confusion over new halal certificates

Confusion over new halal certificates

halal logo Malaysia’s new halal certificates issued by Halal Industry Development Corporation have yet to gain wide acceptance in Muslim-majority Indonesia.

Nude photos: Wong offers to quit

Nude photos: Wong offers to quit

updated 5.20pm At an emotionally-charged press conference, a teary-eyed Elizabeth Wong offers to resign. [VIDEO INSIDE]