Archive - 9 September 2009

The Indonesian government has guaranteed the safety of Malaysians in the republic following unfriendly actions by vigilante groups.

UPDATED 8.50PM The cabinet has today decided to establish a super task force headed by government chief secretary Mohd Sidek Hassan.

Chan, who is currently abroad, has instructed his lawyer to look into the matter, which may entail the filing of defamation suits later.

T Sivanesan said he was punched all over the body while his genitals were "whipped" with an iron rod wrapped in newspapers.

Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Said has given Berita Harian one week to apologise to him with regard to a report which he claimed to be slanderous.

MCA president Ong Tee Keat today filed a police report against Bintulu parliamentarian Tiong King Sing for allegedly lodging a false report against him.

The new RM400 million Menara Bumiputra-Commerce, CIMB Group's pride and new headquarters, has boosted the group's motivation to "gain a local presence" in the city, literally.

MCA president Ong Tee Keat says he had to fight time, tide and political rivals in his quest to sort out the PKFZ scandal.

MACC wants to review coroner's decision which ruled that the witness' police report, alleging torture by MACC officers, was relevant in the inquest proceedings.

The Human Rights Commission comes off badly at a forum to mark its 10th anniversary.

Najib said the financial implication of the payment on the government would amount to RM430 million.

UPDATED 7.20PM The MIC deputy president hopeful slammed the party's CWC for referring him to the disciplinary committee, describing it as a "dirty campaign" deployed against him.

Suhakam's role is stifled because of its enabling law - passed by lawmakers elected by YOU.

It's all good news from the health ministry - no deaths dues to H1N1, dengue ceases are down and no fatality from Chikungunya reported.

Supporters of former Negeri Sembilan MB Mod Isa Samad hope that he will beat the BN by-election jinx if he is nominated for the Bagan Pinang seat.

COMMENT The judge's decision makes us wonder how much lower our judiciary can sink as more decisions are pending.

COMMENT Suhakam cannot continue to claim that its hands are tied and that it is not empowered to do more.

It does not mention specific measures to curb such crimes, says the PKR Wanita head.

The auspicious '999' date signifies hopes for a long-lasting marriage.

UPDATED 6.55PM The High Court will decide if the Perak Pakatan Rakyat speaker can take action against the Election Commission for not declaring three seats vacant.

In an interview with Malaysiakini, the veteran president says external forces cannot interfere in the affairs of MIC. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 7PM The suit was filed by philanthropist P Thiagarajan after Vell Paari had allegedly linked him with the death of a young lawyer.

Jemaah Islah Malaysia and a group of other Muslim NGOs want to force Jelutong parliamentarian Jeff Ooi Chuan Aun to resign as the chief minister's chief of staff.

It says she is not the first Muslim woman ordered to be caned for drinking beer in public.

A New York Times journalist kidnapped in Afghanistan has been freed during a US special forces operation but his Afghan colleague was killed by the Taliban.

Warming up to the MIC elections on Saturday, deputy president G Palanivel lashes out at his rivals for the post.

Rape of Penan girls by logging company workers did indeed take place, says a shocking government report.

Benigno Aquino wants another round of people power as he announced he would run for president to continue the work of his famed mother who overthrew dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

MIC deputy president G Palanivel scoffs at rivals for his post who claim to have reform at heart. [VIDEO INSIDE]

To be upfront with you, this wasn't my first choice as headline.

Today's mix of headlines include news on the MCA's extraordinary general meeting, the Speaker vs Speaker matter in Perak and the probe into a fake toll scam.

UPDATED 3.09PM Six were charged with sedition and they joined another six to face an illegal assembly rap. All were later released on bail and both matters will be re-mentioned on Oct 21. [VIDEO INSIDE]

free 'Traffic congestion, parking difficulties and proximity to residential houses make the present location unfavourable. Do the majority of Hindus in Shah Alam still want it to be there?'

free 'Instead of going for those who committed the crime, the MCMC goes for the messenger. Yes, they shot the messenger for the message they brought.'

Leading investors in Kuwait's Zain telecom have signed an agreement with a Malaysian-Indian consortium for the sale of a 46-percent stake in the emirate's largest mobile operator.