Archive - 25 February 2009

Lingam tape scandal: 'No further action' on 3 files

Parliament snippets updated 8.44pm Four investigation papers were initiated on the Lingam tape, out of which three were stamped ‘no further action' while one is still with the AG's Chambers.

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UK opposition leader's son dies, age 6

The severely disabled six-year-old son of British opposition leader David Cameron has died.

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Better for gov't to take over Plus

MP speaks There are good reasons why the government should ‘nationalise’ Plus. A harebrained idea, you say. The MP for Labis, a chartered accountant, shows the numbers.

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Turkish plane crashes while landing in Amsterdam

A passenger plane operated by Turkish Airlines crashed today while landing at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam.

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Say no to gutter politics

PKR Wanita is saying no to gutter politics and wants steps be taken to protect an individual's privacy, especially women politicians. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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PAS backs Guan Eng, lodges report against Utusan

'It’s malicious and intended to pit people from all races and religions against each other,' says PAS Tanjung division chief.

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'MACC chief's power of disclosure is limited'

Taking a totally different view from the MACC, lawyer Gobind Singh said that the commission's chief was not empowered to comment publicly on investigations and prosecutions.

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66 NGOs press for fresh elections in Perak

The NGOs call on Malaysians to work together so that good sense may prevail in the palace, amongst the political elites and the general public.

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There are two or possibly more Khairys

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Red lights, Ong Tee Keat and seat belts

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Question Gan, suspend Najib

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Pakatan Perak reps: We were offered millions to quit

updated 6.55pm While DAP's Keshvinder Singh claims he was offered up to RM20 million and other perks, a PKR rep alleges that logging concessions were also thrown into the deal.

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For Sarawak, only a regime change will do

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Perak living up to its pre-Pangkor Treaty days

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Coal-powered plant means don't vote for BN

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Astro's gunshots that killed Harvey Milk

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Please come back Eli, nation needs you

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Other Christian denominations not using 'Allah'

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Rethink needed on our house designs

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Abolish toll collection by 2016

DAP parliamentarians today called on the government to take over highway concessionaire Plus Expressway Bhd and abolish toll collection by the year 2016.

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PM's advice to Zambry: It's hilarious, says Dr M

There is nothing more hilarious than Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's advice to Perak Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir to file a police report.

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Will Malaysia someday turn republic?

Never, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mohd Nazri Aziz, who adds that the status quo will be maintained.

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Batang Ai by-election: EC to decide on March 4

breaking news It will hold a special meeting to discuss the date for the by-election following the death of state rep Dublin Unting Inggot yesterday.

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Land dispute: Iban chiefs want proper survey

'There should not be many problems if the leases were issued after careful surveys of the areas to be leased.'

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Saudi apartments deal riddled with discrepancies

al marwa tower part of the abraj al bait towers complex mekah mecca 250209 03 The apartments purchased in Saudi Arabia by the Selangor government's investment arm in 2007 are under the name of the former MB.

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Quick end to Tee Keat-Soi Lek truce

The so-called truce between the MCA chief and his deputy has failed to live on, just 30 days after Ong Tee Keat dismissed talk of any hostility between the two.

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AVIMA 2009: And the nominees are...

free Asia's first independent music awards has some good news for local alternative music fans as Malaysia leads the way with 36 nominations.

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Murder victim found in other man's grave

The victim, who went missing in August, was found three feet deep and under a layer of concrete which had been poured to hide the body.

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Origins - the Malay angle

Michael Chick’s 3-part narration on the origins of the Malays was very scholarly presented. He established the migratory routes of the homo sapiens, from one single point in the savannahs of Africa to all corners of the world.

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Headlines online: Feb 25, 2009

MACC and the power struggle in MCA were the front page leads in both the English and Malay papers.

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Nude photos: Sultan throws ball back into MB's court

updated 7.20pm with MB's comments The sultan said that he cannot offer any guidance or advice over the issue because the case is still under police investigation.

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Gerakan tells MIC: Don't be too emotional

updated 3.15pm A Gerakan leader offers the advice after rousing protest over his ‘well meant’ advice to the MIC on improvements within.

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Unting's death opens the way for NCR redress

analysis The Dayaks have been in dispute with logging and oil palm plantation companies over NCR land - an issue that flared up in 2000 when an amendment to the land code weakened their claims to their customary land.

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Sodomy trial: Prosecution spells out 3 grounds for transfer

updated 7.10pm The prosecution argues that the AG had exercised only his administrative powers in signing the transfer order in the case involving Anwar Ibrahim.

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Royalty and loyalty

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Nizar vs Zambry: Judge recuses himself

updated 6.36pm Judicial commissioner Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof explains in a nine-page ruling why he recused himself from hearing the case of who is the rightful Perak MB. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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'Why an oral sex charge only now?'

free ‘The oral sex allegation against the MCA deputy president is nothing new as it is based on the sex tape scandal of a year ago. Why is this issue being brought up again?'

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