Archive - 20 February 2009

Boycott media which sensationalise Wong issue

Boycott media which sensationalise Wong issue

‘The media must uphold the highest principles of responsible, ethical and respectful journalism, and accede to Wong’s heartfelt plea to be left alone.’
Bar Council: CJ must explain 'audio proof'

Bar Council: CJ must explain 'audio proof'

The Bar Council calls on Zaki Azmi to set the record straight over the 'bribing court staff allegation' following the relevation of an audio recording by Karpal Singh. [AUDIO CLIP INSIDE]
Black eye: Another 'incident' of fabricating evidence

Black eye: Another 'incident' of fabricating evidence

anwar ibrahim 02 060207 Referring to the report by the Royal Commission of Inquiry on the 'black eye' incident, Anwar says Abdul Gani and Musa were involved in another instance of fabricating evidence.

PM in 'contempt' of Perak assembly

PM in 'contempt' of Perak assembly

DAP Perak warns that action can be taken against Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for disrespecting the state assembly process by urging BN reps to defy the speaker's order.
Cowherd: Seven MPPP officers assaulted me

Cowherd: Seven MPPP officers assaulted me

A cowherd claims he was assaulted by seven officers from the Penang Island Municipal Council after he complained about his ‘painted’ cow.
Cops, lawyers face-off over violent land dispute

Cops, lawyers face-off over violent land dispute

The Sabah police chief says accusations that his men did not do all in their power to stop a land dispute from turning violent are baseless.

Auto sales plunge 17.5% in January

Auto sales plunge 17.5% in January

Sales volume in January 2009 fell to 37,801 units compared to the 45,811 vehicles sold in the same month last year.
Step forward: Cops urge Wong's ex-lover

Step forward: Cops urge Wong's ex-lover

breaking news updated 5.30pm Elizabeth Wong's ex-boyfriend, identified as Hilmi Malek, 32, is the sole suspect so far and is currently believed to be in Indonesia. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Never forget Feb 5, 2009

Never forget Feb 5, 2009

Perak crisis- the best way forward

Perak crisis- the best way forward

ISA: RPK seeks review of failed bid to disqualify judge

ISA: RPK seeks review of failed bid to disqualify judge

He has filed an application for a review of the Federal Court's decision dismissing his application to have judge Augustine Paul recused from hearing his appeal.
Will PKR 'sacrifice' Wong?

Will PKR 'sacrifice' Wong?

Freedom of speech doesn't mean this

Freedom of speech doesn't mean this

Umno Youth debate: a clear winner there was

Umno Youth debate: a clear winner there was

An interview with the Datuk

An interview with the Datuk

'Bribery in Kedah': MACC ticks off Anwar

'Bribery in Kedah': MACC ticks off Anwar

MACC chief commissioner Ahmad Said Hamdan says the opposition leader's remarks in Parliament yesterday can affect investigations into the case.
LRT delay to 2013 (at least) not a surprise

LRT delay to 2013 (at least) not a surprise

Sugar - the sweet killer

Sugar - the sweet killer

Hundreds of fish were dying in Baram River

Hundreds of fish were dying in Baram River

What is wrong with Malaysian football?

What is wrong with Malaysian football?

NCR dispute: Ibans report to anti-graft body

NCR dispute: Ibans report to anti-graft body

A eight-member group, accompanied by their lawyer, made the report at the MACC office in Kuching this morning.
When voyeurism and mediocrity rule the day

When voyeurism and mediocrity rule the day

So, were you in any way heartened by the sympathetic tone of the Malay Mail when the tabloid expressed its anger over the circulation of Elizabeth Wong’s private photos early this week?

'Anjing, keling': Student files report

'Anjing, keling': Student files report

updated 7.25pm with Samy Vellu's comments A form two student of a school in Selayang Baru claims that he was physically assaulted and verbally abused by a teacher.
Karpal gets bullets in the mail

Karpal gets bullets in the mail

karpal singh live 9mm bullets warning letter on sultan and malay rights 200209 breaking news updated 7.05pm A handwritten note warns the renowned lawyer not to challenge the Malays and the royalty. It was accompanied by two bullets.
Anwar warns against moral hazard

Anwar warns against moral hazard

'We must take decisive action to cure the festering sore of corruption and cronyism.'
Sultan has no powers to ask Nizar to quit

Sultan has no powers to ask Nizar to quit

nizar jamaluddin perak mb court trial perak bn takeover zambry 180209 comment Nor has the Perak sultan the power to declare the posts of menteri besar and state executive councillors vacant, says the former Court of Appeal judge.
'One and one is two, I am all over you!'

'One and one is two, I am all over you!'

Long ago before Valentine’s Day was commercialised and sexualised,, I loved it. It was the day in Malaysia when my friends at the Catholic school would scribble notes to each other, draw huge red hearts and roses on the blackboard and tease our Irish headmistress and all the teachers. It was all such fun and innocent. Even when we teased Sr Enda, our Irish nun about the La Salle school brothers, it was without guile.

Car 'n cows: S'gor MB could be charged

Car 'n cows: S'gor MB could be charged

khalid ibrahim updated 7.45pm Abdul Khalid Ibrahim is likely to be charged in connection with the allegation that he abused his power over the expense incurred for maintaining a luxury car and the distribution of cows. [VIDEO INSIDE]
No, Pak Lah, fresh polls is the best solution

No, Pak Lah, fresh polls is the best solution

An election would end the turmoil and restore political stability in Perak, says an USM lecturer from the School of Social Sciences.
Headlines online: Feb 20, 2009

Headlines online: Feb 20, 2009

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda?
New Yorkers to rally for embattled exco

New Yorkers to rally for embattled exco

Activists and NGOs members will pledge their support for embattled Selangor exco Elizabeth Wong at a rally in New York today.
Genting injects another RM1.4b into S'pore casino project

Genting injects another RM1.4b into S'pore casino project

Genting International expects to invest another RM1.4 billion in its Singapore casino resort project slated for opening in early 2010.
Sabah fishermen up in arms over foreign intrusion

Sabah fishermen up in arms over foreign intrusion

With their livelihood at stake, 15,000 local fishermen are crying foul that foreign fishing vessels are allowing themselves free rein in Sabah waters.
'Treat Uthaya or face protests'

'Treat Uthaya or face protests'

uthayakumar taiping hospital new look Hindraf leader P Uthayakumar's medical condition is worsening and the Indian community would not stand by idly, warn his friends and supporters. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Injustice to all of us, not just her'

'Injustice to all of us, not just her'

your say free 'This speaks volumes of the state of our crumbling democracy, gender relations and even our basic values of human decency which have devolved to such depths'.
Send it to the ballot box!

Send it to the ballot box!

vox populi small thumbnail free 'I read that phrase time and again in the judgements of our judges including the former CJ, Sultan Azlan Shah. This is the wise, informed choice for the Perak crisis'.