Archive - 3 August 2009

Be sorry or be sued: Anwar to DPM, Utusan

Be sorry or be sued: Anwar to DPM, Utusan

NONE Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim threatens to initiate legal action against the deputy premier and the Umno-owned daily for calling him a 'traitor'.
'Arrest Pakatan top trio under ISA'

'Arrest Pakatan top trio under ISA'

NONE 'Why is the police afraid to (arrest them)? The police's duty is to protect civilians like us,' says a pro-ISA group. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Aussie radio show pulled after live teen rape claim

Aussie radio show pulled after live teen rape claim

An Australian radio show was yanked off the air after causing outrage when a teenage girl was hooked up to a lie detector and forced to admit that she was raped at the age of 12.
Kg Buah Pala demolition pushed to tomorrow

Kg Buah Pala demolition pushed to tomorrow

The fracas over the village appears set to end with no winner in sight as the parties involved hold stubbornly to their respective stands. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Minor' differences between Shahrizat and Wong

'Minor' differences between Shahrizat and Wong

While Minister Shahrizat Abdul Jalil expresses distress over the involvement of minors in street rallies, Pakatan Rakyat leader Elizabeth Wong counters back.
'Istana Khir': New stop on tourist trail

'Istana Khir': New stop on tourist trail

khir toyo mansion Sekinchan state assemblyperson Ng Swee Lim led some 50 voters from two constituencies in Selangor to view the opulent mansion being built by former Selangor menteri besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo.
How to trust MIC if it can't even resolve Maika?

How to trust MIC if it can't even resolve Maika?

Peaceful protests part of democratic tradition

Peaceful protests part of democratic tradition

The end does not justify the means

The end does not justify the means

Snap polls in Perak by year end?

Snap polls in Perak by year end?

Riding on the success of his 1Malaysia measures, observers are saying that there is a strong possibility that Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak may call for a snap polls to end the political turmoil.
We must  not end up the lepers of Asia

We must not end up the lepers of Asia

Let's uproot this evil system

Let's uproot this evil system

Corruption probe: Umno rep remanded for 5 days

Corruption probe: Umno rep remanded for 5 days

A Terengganu state assemblyperson arrested by the MACC was remanded for five days today to assist in investigations of having received bribes from a company.
Somali pirates free M'sian ship after ransom paid

Somali pirates free M'sian ship after ransom paid

UPDATED 6.55PM Somali pirates have freed the Malaysian tugboat and its 11 Indonesian sailors after a ransom was paid, says a maritime watchdog today.

Uthaya's sedition trial postponed

Uthaya's sedition trial postponed

His lawyer says Uthayakumar has a doctor's appointment on Aug 6 in the United Kingdon to check on a ‘rare heart condition'.
Anti-ISA rally: MP freed, 29 charged

Anti-ISA rally: MP freed, 29 charged

BREAKING NEWS updated 6.15pm PKR vice-president and Subang MP R Sivarasa was released after spending two nights in detention over the anti-ISA rally. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Marcos seeks peace as Philippines mourns Aquino

Marcos seeks peace as Philippines mourns Aquino

Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos said today she wanted a reconciliation with the family of Corazon Aquino.

... and Liow 'fiddles while Rome burns'

... and Liow 'fiddles while Rome burns'

liow tiong lai As the influenza A(H1N1) death toll continues to rise in the country, almost on a daily basis, an opposition leader takes Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai to task.
Sabah PKR papers over 'cracks' with new line-up

Sabah PKR papers over 'cracks' with new line-up

Indications are that the party is preparing the ground for the next general election in attempts to consolidate unity within the opposition bloc.
Headlines online: Aug 3, 2009

Headlines online: Aug 3, 2009

Attention remains focused on the perceived fallout from Saturday’s ISA rallies, with the authorities leading the fear-mongering.
Flu deaths: Teacher is victim no 8

Flu deaths: Teacher is victim no 8

swine flu h1n1 UPDATED 7.45PM The country's A(H1N1) death toll continues to rise with an additional two victims - a 27-year-old mother and 51-year-old teacher.
I'll finish Murugiah, says PPP chief

I'll finish Murugiah, says PPP chief

murugiah and kayveas "I will sue him till he becomes a bankrupt," says M Kayveas who is set to intiate a series of court injunctions against his protege-turned-nemesis.
Fix mind on NKRA: PM to civil service

Fix mind on NKRA: PM to civil service

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak wants members of the administration and civil service to fix their mindset on implementing the six National Key Result Areas.

Chinese burns and horse blinkers

Chinese burns and horse blinkers

Uthaya's sedition trial postponed

Uthaya's sedition trial postponed

His lawyer says Uthayakumar has a doctor’s appointment on Aug 6 in the United Kingdon to check on a ‘rare heart condition’.
Wearing trousers: Journalist 'ready for 40,000 lashes'

Wearing trousers: Journalist 'ready for 40,000 lashes'

NONE The Sudanese woman facing 40 lashes for wearing "indecent" trousers vows on the eve of her judgment that she is ready to be whipped 40,000 times in her bid to change the country's harsh laws.

Ex-ACA officer 'insults our intelligence'

Ex-ACA officer 'insults our intelligence'

free 'It is to the benefit of MACC that reforms are carried out to prevent abuse and to regain the public trust so that it can operate efficiently. Otherwise more deaths will recur...'