Archive - 9 October 2009

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today held a briefing session for editors of six Chinese dailies as part of its programme to establish rapport with them.

It claimed that the transport minister and the PKA chief had failed to hand over two important letters to the auditors. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The Islamic movement calls for stern action against those who attempt to undermine the main pillars of Islam.

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has again repeated his stand that news content produced by news organisations on the Internet should not be free of charge.

UPDATED 11.24PM The PKR leader said he was not worried about being investigated over billions in his accounts but wanted Umno leaders to be investigated as well. [VIDEO INSIDE]

With two days to polling day, PAS switches into high gear to down the Barisan Nasional.

Former MCA president Dr Ling Liong Sik fractured his right arm after a fall in his house at midnight last night.

Tourists and supporters of political parties have been asked to stay away from Port Dickson on Sunday so as not to cause traffic congestion during polling.

Eight minor earthquakes shook Bukit Tinggi in Pahang between 4.45am and 12.05pm yesterday, the Meteorological Department said.

UPDATED 6.30PM Malaysiakini, which was denied media credentials last year, is still waiting approval together with other web news portals, for next weeks' AGM.

The MCA leadership throws its weight behind Ong Tee Keat and decries Chua Soi Lek's faction attempt at tar brushing the president's image in advertisements carried by yesterday's Chinese dailies.

UPDATED 7.15PM The award of the prize to the US president - only nine months into his presidency - was a major surprise.

The court will decide if samples taken from the deceased car theft suspect would be returned to the UMMC or be kept by the police.

Umno takes a big step forward in its transformation process next week when it holds a special general assembly to amend its constitution to abolish the nomination quota system for candidates
vying for top posts in the party.

This is as long as these new Indian-based parties support the coalition from outside so that BN can remain in power, says a party vice-president.

Government-owned Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) has sealed a multi-billion deal to provide parts for global aerospace supplier Goodrich.

Tanjung Tokong folk want a say in the development of the oldest traditional Malay village in Penang.

Malaysiakini speaks to several academics who give their take as to why the PM's has fallen in popularity.

The court was told that an arrest warrant could not be served on the popular blogger as his whereabouts are still unknown.

Umno supreme council member Lajim Ukin today suggested that Umno members whose membership were less than three years refrain from contesting the party's top posts.

Masdi Manjun, the state tourism minister, says policies are planned from a federal government perspective, without considering Sabah and Sarawak.

It appears as though the newly registered MMSP has to run the gauntlet for some time to come.

UPDATED 3.46PM He need not pay a logging company for breach of agreement. However, the state government will have to settle the payment.

Amnesty International appeals to the Malaysian gov't to abolish the death penalty in line with a 2007 UN resolution.

No stone-throwing incident towards the RMAF 130-Hercules plane ever took place in Padang, says an Indonesian official.

It's all systems go for the national-level Malaysia Day celebration, which will be officiated by Prime Minister Najib Razak tomorrow night at the Padang Merdeka in Kuching, Sarawak.

The premier wants the second most senior partner in BN to emerge in a better shape after its bloody leadership battle which will take place tomorrow.

If a democracy such as the US does not uphold the principles of human rights, there would be more excuses for Malaysian leaders to justify the draconian laws.

The junta has granted permission for the US chief of mission and the heads of the UK and Australian embassies to meet with the democracy icon.

As rain relentlessly pounded the main island of Luzon, mountainous regions were bracing for more landslides.

Bagan Pinang folk had a rare treat last night- Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and Kelantan MB Nik Aziz wooed 700 paying diners.

The sun hasn't set but already the music is pumping and the disco ball is turning in the Sumtime Bar, where Malaysian men enjoy the drink and women available.

Various issues are headlined in major newspapers today, with photos of the navy ship going ablaze off Lukut dominating the front pages.

Will DAP's shadow budget fare well in recession times? Yes, says expert.

UPDATED 8.31PM The MCA imbroglio has reached such a level that dinners have turned into instruments of war.

Party lodges report with MACC over alleged promises of goodies for troops if they vote BN in Bagan Pinang.

The question is whose head will roll. Some party insiders are predicting the outcome of tomorrow's EGM would be razor thin as some delegates are not bothered with the outcome.

However there are concerns among the authorities that parties with vested interest would manipulate this new media to benefit their subversive aims and objectives.

DPM Muhyiddin said it was PAS which was playing psychological warfare by accusing Umno Youth of being aggressive. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Makkal Sakthi party president RS Thanenthiran has hit out at critics who say the new party is a BN pawn.

free 'Ong Tee Keat always says that Chinese issues have often been discussed within four walls and not in the open. Yet nothing comes out good.'

free 'Will the home minister be inviting the attackers to his office to try and seek an explanation from them?'