Archive - 12 August 2009

PAC to haul up Kuala Dimensi for inquiry

PAC to haul up Kuala Dimensi for inquiry

The parliamentary committee will call in the PKFZ turnkey developer to explain its role in the project.
Kasitah a victim of graft witch-hunt, says Dr M

Kasitah a victim of graft witch-hunt, says Dr M

Mahathir said he was not surprised with former Land and Cooperative Minister Kasitah Gaddam's acquittal and discharge.
Cops to quiz DAP reps for insulting Islam, sultan

Cops to quiz DAP reps for insulting Islam, sultan

Police chief Musa Hassan said DAP Socialist Youth chief Anthony Loke and Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi could be charged for sedition and stoking racial tension.

Hisham warns errant labour suppliers

Hisham warns errant labour suppliers

The cabinet committee on migrant workers has decided to freeze the issuance of licenses for companies to source for foreign labour.
Lingam case witnesses get SMS threat

Lingam case witnesses get SMS threat

Three key witnesses into the ‘Lingam tape’ inquiry last year are apparently being warned against testifying at the upcoming Bar Council disciplinary hearing against the prominent lawyer.
7-11 outlets in 10 areas stop beer sale

7-11 outlets in 10 areas stop beer sale

The self-regulation measure introduced by the Selangor MB last week appears to be on track since 7-11 outlets in 10 sections around Shah Alam have stopped selling beer.
Court grants lawyer application in suit against RPK

Court grants lawyer application in suit against RPK

The High Court here today granted lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah's application to strike out certain paragraphs in Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Kamarudin’s statement of defence.
Utusan reporter grilled at Karpal's sedition trial

Utusan reporter grilled at Karpal's sedition trial

A reporter from Utusan Malaysia said at the sedition trial of Karpal Singh today that the word 'ultra vires' meant 'to insult' during cross examination by the defence
Munawar fails in review bid

Munawar fails in review bid

The Court of Appeal has dismissed Dr Munawar Ahmad Anees' final bid to clear his name on a sodomy charge.
Perak assembly sitting on Sept 2

Perak assembly sitting on Sept 2

Pakatan Rakyat speaker V Sivakumar is to send out notice of the sitting - the first since the chaotic May 7 assembly that saw him being ‘replaced’ by BN appointee R Ganesan.
H1N1: Death toll now 44, including 2 babies, pregnant woman

H1N1: Death toll now 44, including 2 babies, pregnant woman

Two babies and a 26-week pregnant woman were among six new deaths linked to Influenza A (H1N1), bringing the total fatalities due to the disease to 44.
No plan to filter Internet, says Rais

No plan to filter Internet, says Rais

rais yatim The cabinet however decided that three ministries be tasked to look into ways to curb the instances of sedition, fraud and child pornography on the Internet.
EXPOSED: 'RM10 mil for MCA boss'

EXPOSED: 'RM10 mil for MCA boss'

EXCLUSIVE updated 8.01pm 24 hours after a police report was lodged against Kuala Dimensi, the company's top brass make some startling revelations.
You have lot to answer for, Riduan Tee

You have lot to answer for, Riduan Tee

Never-say-die Kamarul to contest again

Never-say-die Kamarul to contest again

NONE The Independent candidate who has lost two election outings to date does not mind if a hattrick awaits in the Permatang Pasir by-election - he has reasons to go it again.
ROS: Kayveas is legitimate PPP leader

ROS: Kayveas is legitimate PPP leader

UPDATED 7.40PM The Registrar of Societies said Kayveas is the rightful president of PPP and that the sacking of former Youth chief Murugiah was valid.
Mumbai closes all schools over flu fears

Mumbai closes all schools over flu fears

Indian authorities today ordered all schools and colleges in the vast city of Mumbai to shut for a week over fears about the spread of A(H1N1) flu.
Any Chinese worth his mettle behaves with honour

Any Chinese worth his mettle behaves with honour

I won't give in, says defiant Hasan

I won't give in, says defiant Hasan

hasan ali hassan ali UPDATED 7.15PM On the contrary, the Selangor PAS commissioner is even more determined to push the Islamic agenda 'for the benefit' of the state's residents.
Some people 'out to do Ronnie in'

Some people 'out to do Ronnie in'

your say ‘I believe there are a bunch of idiots - from his own party, PKR, as well as BN - out to do him in. He is the hardest working representative I have come across...’
Nice one Najib, we still don't trust BN

Nice one Najib, we still don't trust BN

Mad at TM for disrupting my business

Mad at TM for disrupting my business

A generation disillusioned

A generation disillusioned

Have designated smoking rooms

Have designated smoking rooms

Terror mastermind Noordin still alive

Terror mastermind Noordin still alive

'We tried to match the DNA with the sample from Johor (Noordin's son) and it didn't match.'
Airlines in tussle for lucrative KK-Sibu route

Airlines in tussle for lucrative KK-Sibu route

Air Asia will have to allow MASwings to operate the air route from Oct 25 unless it can persuade the Transport Ministry to open rural routes to commercial airlines.
Kasitah freed of corruption charges

Kasitah freed of corruption charges

UPDATED 5.05PM KL High Court judge Suraya Othman acquitted the former minister without calling for his defence after the prosecution failed to prove its case against him.
ISA poll: Charges of rigging after sudden surge of voters

ISA poll: Charges of rigging after sudden surge of voters

UPDATED 4.12PM The sharp spike - of about 17,000 in two days - has led some to wonder if the poll had been tampered with.

Family washes hands off Noordin

Family washes hands off Noordin

The Malaysian family of Noordin Mohammed Top have washed their hands off the terrorist mastermind, saying he deserted his wife and three children years ago.
Voting for sex, not sects

Voting for sex, not sects

Muthu's blueprint for MIC youth

Muthu's blueprint for MIC youth

MIC Youth leader aspirant SP Muthuveloo aims to kick-start a cycle of change to empower young Indian talent who he says are currently directionless
'Najib not delaying MCA meet'

'Najib not delaying MCA meet'

Far from avoiding the traditional duty of opening the MCA annual general assembly, premier and BN head Najib Abdul Razak will do the honours on Oct 11, says his aide.
Headlines online: Aug 12, 2009

Headlines online: Aug 12, 2009

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers?
Shahrizat stonewalls on 'sexual abuse' report

Shahrizat stonewalls on 'sexual abuse' report

the antidote Nine months after a task force submitted its report to the Women, Family and Community Development Minister on alleged sexual abuse of Penan girls, she refuses to make the findings public. Why?
Rains, Typhoon Morakot clear haze

Rains, Typhoon Morakot clear haze

Yesterday saw an overall improvement with a general lowering of API readings across the board, although Sabah and Sarawak are now experiencing drought-like conditions.
'Teoh entered building at 6.08pm'

'Teoh entered building at 6.08pm'

NONE UPDATED 5.54PM Teoh was recorded by CCTV entering Plaza Masalam through the lobby on the 4th floor at 18:08:55 on July 15.
PKFZ: Time to quit, Pua tells Tiong

PKFZ: Time to quit, Pua tells Tiong

port klang free zone pkfz probe 230807 In light of the special task force's findings, it's only proper the BN Backbencher's Club chairman relinquish his position to safeguard the integrity of parliament.
Rescue for 700 Taiwanese villagers found alive

Rescue for 700 Taiwanese villagers found alive

Taiwan's military today began a helicopter rescue of more than 700 people who were found alive in three villages flattened by landslides.
Secret poll on two 'errant' MACC advisers raises ruckus

Secret poll on two 'errant' MACC advisers raises ruckus

NONE UPDATED 4.30PM The MACC secretariat, which has purportedly conducted a secret poll on the duo, is set to create a storm in the organisation.
'MACC impotent without public support'

'MACC impotent without public support'

free Without public support, the MACC cannot be effective. Its advisory panels must be empowered to bring credibility and people's trust in the MACC.
80 dead as two typhoons pound East Asia

80 dead as two typhoons pound East Asia

Typhoons pummelling East Asia have killed at least 85 people, with rescuers in Taiwan battling to find survivors of a mudslide that may have buried about 100 villagers.