Archive - 16 September 2009

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Shahrizat Abdul Jalil was shocked to learn that one of those involved in the demonstration by 27 NGOs in front of the Prime Minister's Department this morning was the head of a special committee formed by her ministry.

The special committee tasked to investigate the collapse of Jaya Supermarket in May has identified the causes of the incident, Housing and Local Government Minister Kong Cho Ha said.

The government will maintain the Kamunting Detention Centre as it is an important installation to combat any threat to national security.

A former Malacca Special Branch chief was today acquitted of raping a mentally-challenged woman, six years ago, when the High Court found she was a willing partner.

Badrul Hisham Abdullah, who is rumoured to have jumped ship to BN, once again fails to turn up for a meeting with the Selangor MB.

For seven-year-old identical twins Nikita and Lavinya Vikram and their father, Vikram Sivaprasagam, this year's Malaysia Day celebration carries twice the joy as the adorable pair received their citizenship from Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein today.

Two police reports were made here on MIC delegates relating to the issue of a suggestion that a garland of slippers be placed on former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's portrait.

Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno's acceptance of the whipping sentence shows that she is willing to obey Allah's command and uphold justice, said International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)’s assistant professor Dr Badruddin Ibrahim, who is head of the Islamic Law Department.

The High Court here has ordered the ROS to suspend its decision to dissolve Balkis, the charity organisation of wives of assemblymen and members of parliament in Selangor.

Two new deaths were registered today due to Influenza A(H1N1), bringing the number of deaths till now to 76.

Former Bernama journalist Jalaluddin Bahaudin and former Nanyang Siang Pau deputy editor-in-chief Joan Lai Siew Choo have been appointed to the prime minister's media team.

The EGM to solve a crisis plaguing the party following the sacking of MCA deputy president Dr Chua Soi Lek will be held at 10am on Oct 10.

UPDATED 7.55PM There was no Malaysia Day cheer for a group of 15 individuals who were arrested in Kuching.

Malaysia Day, a year ago, was supposed to be a momentous one with the opposition promising to take over the federal government. But it never happened.

'Leaders have a strong desire to stay in office even though they have outlived their usefulness,' says the ex-premier.

The police said they had dismantled blockades constructed in the Borneo jungles by Penan tribespeople protesting against logging and plantations on their ancestral land.

Several NGOs held a picket in Putrajaya demanding justice for Penan women who were raped by loggers.

Eight years have passed, but P Uthayakumar has not forgotten the tragic incident that took five lives. He wants a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

UPDATED 6.45PM KL High Court dismissed Anwar's application to replace the prosecutors in his sodomy trial.

Kartika, who was resigned to the sentence and wanted it to be carried out quickly, has given notice not to be disturbed.

The joint partnership has allocated between 8,000 and 12,000 hectares for the development of the Made-in-Malaysia F1 team headquarters.

‘I would like to share my reflections on the contributions of Sabah and Sarawak, as well as my vision to build a better future for all.'

KS Nallakaruppan's pet peeve appears to be PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim but his critics are telling him to offer more to the Indian community than just being a vocal critic.

The Sarawak Dayak Iban Association is disappointed with the 'lack of action' by the authorities over the alleged land intrusion by a logging company.

Corrupt politics are ruining the closest thing to Eden but the resilience of its people and the land will see it through.

'I regret having uttered those words. I regretted it very much. I sincerely hope Mahathir will accept my apology'.

After 46 years, East Malaysians look back at ‘Independence' and a journey laden with economic, political and social questions left unanswered... for the most part.

As we wish Malaysia a very happy 46th birthday this September 16, let's find out what our youths have to say about Hari Malaysia.

UPDATED 4.50PM Rosli Dahlan claimed that he was defamed, assaulted and kept under false imprisonment.

free News portal Malaysiakini is celebrating a decade of achievements, culminating with a gala dinner on Nov 28.

COMMENT Whilst our attention is fixed on Bagan Pinang, where a by-election will happen on Oct 13, there is new drama brewing in Pulau Pinang.

Elam Busang is no ordinary Iban mother. She faces threats and violence as a village chief defending her land.

Today's headlines includes news of five being released from ISA detention, Malaysia's entry into Formula One and the Hari Raya ‘balik kampung' exodus.

MIC should make an open apology to Mahathir and all the people hurt over the ‘slippers garland’ issue," said the former PM's son.

We are 46 years-old today. But everybody, except us in Sarawak and Sabah seems to remember this.

Italian authorities have discovered a ship that was sunk by the mafia off the coast of southern Italy with 120 barrels of radioactive waste on board.

‘ Marathon session indeed. Teoh Beng Hock was interrogated overnight over a mere few thousand ringgit allegation while the cases involving Khir run into millions.'

free ‘I do not support anyone who remains so smug and arrogant even after being caught with his pants down.'

What separates West and East Malaysia is more than geography, history and culture. It's a sea of ignorance of things deeper and 46 years later, the gap seems to be wider than ever.