Archive - 12 October 2009

RPK's sedition trial postponed; he can't be found

RPK's sedition trial postponed; he can't be found

Smoke comes out of ears of cigarette company's staff

Smoke comes out of ears of cigarette company's staff

‘They staged a noisy protest outside their factory along in Petaling Jaya today protesting against their company’s voluntary separation scheme (VSS).
Lo and behold the 'goodies'

Lo and behold the 'goodies'

In the run-up to the Bagan Pinang by-election there were allegations that BN offered many 'sweeteners' to win over the voters.
Earthquakes: Less than 1% of M'sian buildings can stand them

Earthquakes: Less than 1% of M'sian buildings can stand them

Less than one percent of buildings in Malaysia are built according to specifications that take earthquakes into consideration.
Wife to home minister: Where is my husband?

Wife to home minister: Where is my husband?

The mystery of an abducted businessman deepens as his wife demands answers while a reluctant police speculate that his rivals might be the culprits.
MCA crisis will affect BN, warns Hisham

MCA crisis will affect BN, warns Hisham

The Umno vice-president expresses concern that the MCA leadership crisis will have a direct impact on Barisan Nasional.
Suspect in 1968 hijacking 'arrested in NY'

Suspect in 1968 hijacking 'arrested in NY'

The FBI has arrested a man who has been living in Cuba for four decades to avoid prosecution for his role in an airline hijacking.

T'gganu offers free honeymoons to warring couples

T'gganu offers free honeymoons to warring couples

Terengganu is offering free second honeymoons for couples on the brink of divorce, hoping that romantic getaways will help rekindle their marriages.

'Win' by Umno a great loss for the nation

'Win' by Umno a great loss for the nation

Umno now ordering MCA on what to do

Umno now ordering MCA on what to do

Chua and Ong, will you both reconcile, please?

Chua and Ong, will you both reconcile, please?

Ong should have quit immediately

Ong should have quit immediately

We say it again: Support for Porr project wrong

We say it again: Support for Porr project wrong

Bagan Pinang by-election a boon for shoplot school

Bagan Pinang by-election a boon for shoplot school

'Crutch syndrome' Achilles heel of country

'Crutch syndrome' Achilles heel of country

Umno AGM kicks off tomorrow

Umno AGM kicks off tomorrow

Isa Samad's victory in the Bagan Pinang by-election yesterday will certainly be one of the hot topics among the delegates.
Obama’s Nobel prize: 'Let’s not be rude'

Obama’s Nobel prize: 'Let’s not be rude'

Murugiah to appeal to ROS to reinstate him as PPP chief

Murugiah to appeal to ROS to reinstate him as PPP chief

Reiterating his stand that he will not join other parties, the deputy minister says he will do 'whatever it takes' to be back in PPP.
Six sentenced to death for riots in China's Xinjiang

Six sentenced to death for riots in China's Xinjiang

A court in western China's Xinjiang region sentenced six people to death on Monday in the first trials over July 5 riots that left nearly 200 people dead, state-run television reported.

Third force wants MCA duo to join veterans' council

Third force wants MCA duo to join veterans' council

They feel that both Ong and Chua can share their expertise and experience to help the party and nation.
TNB CEO faces hard time over nuke plant plan

TNB CEO faces hard time over nuke plant plan

TNB struggles to justify its nuclear plans in the face of civil society objections.
Court orders cops to return Kugan's samples

Court orders cops to return Kugan's samples

The Magistrate Court has ordered the police to return the forensics samples of A Kugan to Universiti Malaya Medical Center (UMMC).
Bagan Pinang win 'all due to Isa'

Bagan Pinang win 'all due to Isa'

It's the man, not the party that won the by-election, say experts, in analysing the BN victory.
Victory a welcome shot in the arm for BN, says Najib

Victory a welcome shot in the arm for BN, says Najib

The prime minister says the win Bagan Pinang is just the right confidence-booster for BN to strive harder to regain lost ground.
Soi Lek: MCA chief's head must roll

Soi Lek: MCA chief's head must roll

UPDATED 8PM The former MCA No 2 has broken his silence following the EGM. He wants his rival to pack up and leave.
Samy's iron grip turns 30 today

Samy's iron grip turns 30 today

samy vellu and mic Today marks the 30th anniversary of Samy Vellu's reign over the MIC. His hold on the party is a feat unmatched by any other leader in the country.

10th M'sia plan won't forsake Pakatan-led states

10th M'sia plan won't forsake Pakatan-led states

Minister in the PM's department Nor Mohamed assures fair distribution of projects to all states under the five-year plan.
PAS VP tells why non-Malays ditched Pakatan

PAS VP tells why non-Malays ditched Pakatan

salahuddin ayub 01 UPDATED 2.40PM In a nutshell, Salahuddin Ayub says Pakatan has not done enough to address the woes of the Indians while the Chinese are fed up with all the infighting.
Ex-VP adds to MCA chorus on fresh polls

Ex-VP adds to MCA chorus on fresh polls

UPDATED 6.15PM Fong Chan Onn wants the central committee to hold fresh party polls to fill the vacuum at the top.
Bagan Pinang: A flashback for M'sia

Bagan Pinang: A flashback for M'sia

COMMENT The BN victory reminds us all of the ‘good’ old days when government was strong, the economy was good and nobody questioned Umno.
Landslide victory or political immorality?

Landslide victory or political immorality?

Isa Samad's second coming signifies the coming of a...
Legal firm discharges itself from Manohara's case

Legal firm discharges itself from Manohara's case

The Kuala Lumpur High Court here allowed Messrs Fakrul Hisham Abdullah & Associates to discharge itself from representing both mother and daughter.

MIC VP: Resist attempts to split community

MIC VP: Resist attempts to split community

MIC believes that Indian voters have returned to the Barisan Nasional fold and now there is a need to speak with one voice.

Headlines online: Oct 12, 2009

Headlines online: Oct 12, 2009

Results of the Bagan Pinang elections and MCA's EGM dominate the headlines today.
Environment activists occupy British parliament roof

Environment activists occupy British parliament roof

NONE Environmental campaigners occupied the roof of Britain's parliament in a bid to urge lawmakers to overhaul their climate change policies.

Najib's double dilemma

Najib's double dilemma

ong kian ming comments How much does he really need the non-Malay BN component parties to win back popular support?
Gay activists march for 'equality,' 'freedom' in US

Gay activists march for 'equality,' 'freedom' in US

Tens of thousands of gay activists marched on Washington to demand civil rights, a day after President Barack Obama vowed to repeal a ban on gays serving openly in the US military.

Gay activists march for 'equality,' 'freedom' in US

Gay activists march for 'equality,' 'freedom' in US

NONE Tens of thousands of gay activists marched on Washington to demand civil rights, a day after President Barack Obama vowed to repeal a ban on gays serving openly in the US military.

'MCA central committee should also resign'

'MCA central committee should also resign'

vox populi small thumbnail free 'Since the delegates voted out the president, the CC should also resign since they collectively decided to expel the former deputy.'