Archive - 27 February 2009

Sit idly like father-in-law: 'Juvenile' Khairy told

Sit idly like father-in-law: 'Juvenile' Khairy told

Karpal Singh dismisses the Umno Youth deputy chief's challenge to repeat his accusation regarding the death threat and bullets outside of Parliament. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Waytha hospitalised with heart problems

Waytha hospitalised with heart problems

p waythamoorthy His wife says he is suffering from abnormal heartbeat as well as swelling of the heart and has been placed in the coronary care unit of a hospital in London.
Karpal: Bull in a china shop

Karpal: Bull in a china shop

It may not be the right moment to write a critical piece on Karpal Singh, a veteran opposition leader and the national chairman of DAP. Then again, when would the right timing be if not now?

Nude photos: Cops take statement from 14

Nude photos: Cops take statement from 14

KL police chief Mohammad Sabtu Osman however said Wong's former boyfriend Hilmi Malik was not one of those whose statement had been taken by the police.
Security in Parliament tightened after ruckus

Security in Parliament tightened after ruckus

This is because of a group of people who do not understand that force, coercion and intimidation are not acceptable, says House speaker.
Perak speaker calls emergency state assembly meet

Perak speaker calls emergency state assembly meet

updated 8pm Next Tuesday's assembly is expected to vote on two motions related to the constitutional crisis in the state.
Review toll concession pacts, says Gerakan chief

Review toll concession pacts, says Gerakan chief

Dr Koh Tsu Koon also wants a panel to decide on whether to buy back the concessions, take over or hold equity with golden shares.
New face likely as BN candidate

New face likely as BN candidate

Parti Rakyat Sarawak says it will likely field a new face in the up-coming Batang Ai by-election. The question is who?

Audio tape on Zaki handed to the King

Audio tape on Zaki handed to the King

updated 7.25pm DAP chairperson Karpal Singh today handed over to the King a tape recording of Chief Justice Zaki Azmi’s alleged admission that he had bribed a court staff. [VIDEO INSIDE]
If the MCA is Gestapo, the Fuhrer is in MIC

If the MCA is Gestapo, the Fuhrer is in MIC

Let the people decide on their own 'wakil rakyat'

Let the people decide on their own 'wakil rakyat'

No need for QC, Umno should seek Obama's counsel

No need for QC, Umno should seek Obama's counsel

Soi Lek holding public office untenable

Soi Lek holding public office untenable

Are students slaves in our universities?

Are students slaves in our universities?

'Allah' term: ISA can't supercede constitution

'Allah' term: ISA can't supercede constitution

God more interested in what we do

God more interested in what we do

Writer's debate on 'Allah' term lost in irrelevancy

Writer's debate on 'Allah' term lost in irrelevancy

Local movies playing it 'too safe'

Local movies playing it 'too safe'

New Kemaman zoo a really wild idea

New Kemaman zoo a really wild idea

Nizar hands over keys to official residence

Nizar hands over keys to official residence

However the ousted Perak MB is holding on to the official car pending a decision from the court on the status of the new government.
Varsity urged to drop charges against trio

Varsity urged to drop charges against trio

Two students were charged for planning an online protest while another for criticising the deputy vice-chancellor on a blog.
Guan Eng: Mob attack a form of Umno gangsterism

Guan Eng: Mob attack a form of Umno gangsterism

'One can disagree with an elected representative's view. But mobbing the MP in the noble House of Parliament is disgraceful and an insult.'
Khairy: Own goals keeping local football down

Khairy: Own goals keeping local football down

khairy jamaluddin interview 230209 The FAM deputy president cites five reasons why local football is in the doldrums and suggests one simple but controversial solution. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Would you like being called 'celaka Singh'?

Would you like being called 'celaka Singh'?

This is the argument put forward by an Umno Youth leader who says that DAP stalwart Karpal Singh had hurt the feelings of the Malays.
Church council: Thank you, but...

Church council: Thank you, but...

Although the council welcomes the home minister's decision, it's general-secretary Hermen Shastri raises several questions regarding the wording of the order.
'Allah': Archbishop to seek AG's views

'Allah': Archbishop to seek AG's views

murphy pakiam The Catholic Archbishop of KL will seek a clarification from the AG's Chambers on the decision by the home minister to allow the use of the word 'Allah' in Christian publications.
MIC to offer career guidance seminar

MIC to offer career guidance seminar

In an attempt to empower the Indian community and allow them full access to the country's economic, political and social opportunities, MIC is embarking on a project called 'Vetripadigal'.

Abdullah says Rohingyas must be turned back

Abdullah says Rohingyas must be turned back

PM Abdullah urged Southeast Asian nations hit by an influx of boat people from Burma to be "firm" and turn back the migrants.
Gov't U-turn: Toll hike put off

Gov't U-turn: Toll hike put off

updated 7.07pm In a dramatic reversal, the government has decided to suspend toll hike of up to 33 percent for five major highways announced yesterday.
Headlines online: Feb 27, 2009

Headlines online: Feb 27, 2009

Most newspapers headlined the toll price hike at five highways and front-paged the scuffle at the Parliament lobby.
PRS pledges 'honest campaign' for Batang Ai

PRS pledges 'honest campaign' for Batang Ai

The by-election date has not even been announced yet, but the battle for the Batang Ai state seat appears to be heating up.

Holbrooke lands in troubled waters

Holbrooke lands in troubled waters

Chua to regroup MCA's Team A?

Chua to regroup MCA's Team A?

chua soi lek and mca analysis Talk is rife within MCA circles that party No 2 Dr Chua Soi Lek is seeking to gather the Team A brotherhood again in preparation for a major battle.

YourSay: Each one expresses 'God' in their own way

YourSay: Each one expresses 'God' in their own way

free ‘All countries have their own native languages and will translate the word 'God/Allah'. A good example is Indonesia. I'm sure Christians there use the word 'Allah' extensively.'
Tee Keat - 'last naked MCA emperor'

Tee Keat - 'last naked MCA emperor'

your say free ‘He has shown his true colours to be an absolutely self-serving epitome of a shameless political hypocrite obsessed with pursuing a personal agenda.'
'What next? Burn down Karpal's house?'

'What next? Burn down Karpal's house?'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘Again we see the samseng attitude of Umno Youth. What's really appalling is that Umno leaders, instead of condemning this barbaric act, are encouraging it.'
Palestinians agree to work to form unity govt

Palestinians agree to work to form unity govt

Fatah and Hamas have long been rivals but their feuding came to a head in June 2007 when the Islamists seized control of Gaza.