Archive - 25 May 2009

S'gor MB under fire for 'minority' remark

S'gor MB under fire for 'minority' remark

Khalid was alleged to have said to a group of Indian councillors: 'I will never meet any minority groups. If I meet, other minority groups will start coming to us'.
VoxPop: Money politics or bullshit?

VoxPop: Money politics or bullshit?

vox populi small thumbnail free So, is Pakatan Rakyat trying to ‘bribe' her to contest? The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will act with their lightning speed especially on cases involving opposition parties.
Police reports lodged against Murugiah over EGM

Police reports lodged against Murugiah over EGM

Elected as party ‘president' yesterday by his supporters, Murugiah today faced open revolt from state party leaders aligned to president Kayveas.
Haron explains 'traitor' remarks

Haron explains 'traitor' remarks

dr haron din pas PAS deputy spiritual leader Dr Haron Din denies that his controversial remarks on Saturday was not targeted at the Erdogan faction in the party.
Anwar vows tough defence in July sodomy trial

Anwar vows tough defence in July sodomy trial

He is on bail ahead of a trial set to be heard in Kuala Lumpur High Court between July 1-24.
Lee slams police for violating her rights

Lee slams police for violating her rights

jenice lee Teratai assemblyperson Jenice Lee revealed that the police asked her to change into the lock-up uniform in a room equipped with CCTV. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Stronger action needed to free Suu Kyi'

'Stronger action needed to free Suu Kyi'

Anwar suggested that some neighbours were more interested in doing business with Burma's military regime than promoting freedom.
The impending death of an incumbent

The impending death of an incumbent

Lawyer prevented from using auditorium, sues Bar Council

Lawyer prevented from using auditorium, sues Bar Council

T Vijayandran is suing the Bar Council after being prevented from using the council's auditorium to hold the launching ceremony of his second book 'Presumed Guilty'.
Gov't backs Sri Lankan resolution despite local anger

Gov't backs Sri Lankan resolution despite local anger

Foreign Minister Anifah confirmed that the government will back the Sri Lankan draft resolution to stop UN member states from interfering in its internal affairs.
Deaths in Juru detention centre

Deaths in Juru detention centre

Close down Sri Lanka Embassy in Malaysia

Close down Sri Lanka Embassy in Malaysia

Why Nizar shouldn't appeal

Why Nizar shouldn't appeal

Kayveas to Murugiah: Form your own party

Kayveas to Murugiah: Form your own party

murugiah and kayveas updated 4.58pm The PPP president asks his rival to leave the party in peace and instead form another party if he wants to be party president.
Isolated Burma lashes out over Suu Kyi trial

Isolated Burma lashes out over Suu Kyi trial

aung san su kyi The military regime accused neighbouring Thailand, which issued an Asean statement one week ago, of meddling in Burma's domestic politics.
Sabah power shortage: Can CEO of the Year perform?

Sabah power shortage: Can CEO of the Year perform?

Drop all charges against Hindraf rally participants

Drop all charges against Hindraf rally participants

M'sia awards water-tunnel deal to 'tainted' firm

M'sia awards water-tunnel deal to 'tainted' firm

One of the four companies involved, Nishitmatsu Construction Co, is facing graft probes in Japan and had previously been accused of flouting safety standards in Singapore.
Littering mania of Malaysians

Littering mania of Malaysians

On how PSD scholarship policy is twisted and manipulated

On how PSD scholarship policy is twisted and manipulated

Selangor gov't slams police for use of 'excessive' force

Selangor gov't slams police for use of 'excessive' force

Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid condemned the police for using 'excessive force' against Teratai assemblyperson, Jenice Lee, and 15 others last Thursday at a peaceful candlelight vigil.
On carparks, hypermarts can't wash their hands

On carparks, hypermarts can't wash their hands

When the empty can makes the loudest noise

When the empty can makes the loudest noise

Tamil Tigers admit leader is dead

Tamil Tigers admit leader is dead

prabhakaran tamil tigers leader shot dead in sri lanka conflict  190509 Tamil Tigers have admitted for the first time that their leader was killed by government troops a week ago, but the remants of the rebels appeared split over the future of their struggle.
Sabah native family law set for change

Sabah native family law set for change

A move is underway to address absence of a law to register native marriages to ensure their validity in Sabah. However, this has its critics.
'101 bumbling cops'

'101 bumbling cops'

your say free If you fail to arrest moving subjects -- snatch thiefs, Mat Rempits, you start with stationary ones -- computers, headphones, Sheila Majid CDs.
Husam confirms contesting No 2 post

Husam confirms contesting No 2 post

breaking news updated 5pm Breaking months of silence, Husam Musa is going for broke as he takes on two others for the deputy presidency.
Royal probe urged into 'unlawful takeover' of Perak

Royal probe urged into 'unlawful takeover' of Perak

More than 800 delegates supported the resolution passed at the Perak PAS annual convention yesterday, with an official citing two examples that have set a precedent.
American diver missing after boat collision

American diver missing after boat collision

Maritime officials say a search operation was being carried out by the Malaysian navy and marine police for 63-year-old Kenneth Wayne.
Pakatan's main battle - to woo 'bored' voters

Pakatan's main battle - to woo 'bored' voters

pakatan penanti by election campaign There is a fear among Pakatan leaders that the absence of BN in the by-election would result in voters not coming out to vote.
Headlines online: May 25, 2009

Headlines online: May 25, 2009

The headlines today cover a mix of issues, including the profits reaped from misery inflicted by the flesh and drug trades.
Aminah 'offered' top council post to pull out

Aminah 'offered' top council post to pull out

updated 2.14pm The offers on the plate were to be the head of Penang Island Municipal Council, or if she continues to contest and wins, she will be made the deputy chief minister. [VIDEO INSIDE]
What 'Islamic law' means in Pakistan

What 'Islamic law' means in Pakistan