Archive - 12 January 2010

S'gor asks poverty foundation for audit report

S'gor asks poverty foundation for audit report

The tussle between the state and the Poverty Eradication Foundation went up a notch with the former asking for the latter's financial records.
MCA tussle: Still no end in sight

MCA tussle: Still no end in sight

UPDATED 10PM The presidential council today has decided to refer the issue of fresh polls to the central committee for a final decision.

Who does Allah belong to? Mixed views at forum

Who does Allah belong to? Mixed views at forum

Scholars and Islamic experts have agreed to disagree on whether or not it is appropriate for the word 'Allah' to be used by non-Muslims as a direct translation for the word God. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Our long and rocky road to redemption

Our long and rocky road to redemption

That we have fallen this low is unimaginable. That we are reviled and ridiculed, the world over, is undisputed.
Gov't, Razak Baginda want Altantuya's family to pay deposit

Gov't, Razak Baginda want Altantuya's family to pay deposit

altantuya shaariibuu murdered mongolian model They filed an application to get Altantuya’s family to deposit a certain amount of money with the court to assure that they would continue with the proceedings of the suit.
Rosmah graffiti case: Absence of chemistry report delays hearing

Rosmah graffiti case: Absence of chemistry report delays hearing

If the prosecution continues to delay with the report, the court said it will have to dismiss the case of five UM students.
Herald editor: We've not backpedaled on 'Allah'

Herald editor: We've not backpedaled on 'Allah'

Clarifying a news report, Father Lawrence Andrew said the publication has merely put the usage of the term on hold pending the disposal of court proceedings.

Woman wants son's killer brought to justice

Woman wants son's killer brought to justice

Her son was a victim of a hit-and-run accident in Singapore, believed to be committed by a Romanian diplomat who has since left the republic.
Wee denies pulling plug on 'live' chat show

Wee denies pulling plug on 'live' chat show

MCA Youth chief denies that he had instructed Bernama TV to stop an interview with MACC advisory member Robert Phang.

'No' to pricey water in Kedah

'No' to pricey water in Kedah

Kedah Gerakan wants a guarantee that the state government will not increase the water tariff for the next 10 years.
Why not 'Elohim'?

Why not 'Elohim'?

Settlers kicked off land after 30 years

Settlers kicked off land after 30 years

The Kinta land office is staking a claim to the site in Tanjung Tualang, Perak, leaving the 45 in the lurch.
They have not broken our unity

They have not broken our unity

There was once a country called Malaysia...

There was once a country called Malaysia...

Links between drugs and other crimes need investigating

Links between drugs and other crimes need investigating

Consolation for fire-bombed church

Consolation for fire-bombed church

NONE A blogger hands over a RM8,467 donation collected online to help in rebuilding the damaged church.
Sabah JP chief 'recants' on Allah compromise

Sabah JP chief 'recants' on Allah compromise

Clarence Bongkos Malakun appeared to recant on his statement  suggesting a 'compromise' on the use of the term Allah for God.
Sri Lankans call off hunger strike

Sri Lankans call off hunger strike

UPDATED 7:14PM They have been told that they will not be deported after all.
40,000 Indian citizens 'missing' in Malaysia

40,000 Indian citizens 'missing' in Malaysia

A total of 39,046 Indian citizens are "missing" in Malaysia after their tourist visas expired and it is a worrying issue for the country, he says.
Hishammuddin: More investigation before arrests made

Hishammuddin: More investigation before arrests made

The home minister added that action will also be taken against opportunists who politicised the issue, including against Anwar Ibrahim.
Leadership in these troubling times

Leadership in these troubling times

Negaraku

Negaraku

2009: A year of regretful bigotry and intolerance

2009: A year of regretful bigotry and intolerance

Malaysian news in the future

Malaysian news in the future

'Probe if political elements ignited church attacks'

'Probe if political elements ignited church attacks'

A group of Sarawak lawyers today called for an independent inquiry into the possibility of political elements playing a role in the recent spate of attacks on churches.
Praying for peace is not enough!

Praying for peace is not enough!

The Buddhist solution to a Christian-Muslim dilemma...
Federal Court to hear Anwar's appeal on Jan 20

Federal Court to hear Anwar's appeal on Jan 20

UPDATED 4.20PM With the decision by the apex court to hear the appeal to obtain documents, Anwar's stay application against the trial will not be filed next week.
PAS against use of ISA against arsonists

PAS against use of ISA against arsonists

updated with Suhakam's comment The Islamic party ticks off the home minister for 'failing to solve the problem' as more churches came under attack.
SIB seeks divine intervention over 'Allah'

SIB seeks divine intervention over 'Allah'

Sidang Injil Borneo wants all Christians to harness the power of prayer in influencing a change of heart in the government.
Suara Keadilan reporter 'threatened' by cops

Suara Keadilan reporter 'threatened' by cops

This happened after he interviewed a relative of the PM’s wife, he claims.
Malaysia's mysterious exodus of money

Malaysia's mysterious exodus of money

Money is leaving the country on an unprecedented scale last year. Who is responsible for this massive outflow? And where has it gone?
Nation's moderate image bruised by church attacks

Nation's moderate image bruised by church attacks

A spate of church firebombings that has widened ethnic divisions and posed a serious challenge for Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
Anwar decries church attacks

Anwar decries church attacks

bukit gantang by election anwar ceramah 030409 He also pins the blame on the ‘racist propaganda’ of the Umno-led federal government.
'Naughty boys' behind S'wak church attack

'Naughty boys' behind S'wak church attack

NONE The police believe the stone-throwing incident at the Lutong Good Shepherd Church in Miri was initiated by delinquents.
Court to hear Tengku Fakhry's submission on Jan 27

Court to hear Tengku Fakhry's submission on Jan 27

The court ordered the Kelantan prince to explain why he should be given an extension of time to file an application to challenge his brother's decision.
Don't copy M'sians, Indonesian Muslims told

Don't copy M'sians, Indonesian Muslims told

UPDATED 3.50PM Two Muslim organisations in Indonesia have called on their followers not to draw inspiration from the Malaysian church attacks.
'Allah' CD case postponed to March 15

'Allah' CD case postponed to March 15

The Kuala Lumpur High Court registrar fixed March 15 for the mention of another case involving the term 'Allah'. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PAS' new demand for oil royalty rejected

PAS' new demand for oil royalty rejected

‘They are making a new claim to deviate the people's attention from its internal crisis. The federal government is not going to entertain them,' says Kelantan Umno chief.
PKFZ scandal: New mention date for OC Phang

PKFZ scandal: New mention date for OC Phang

NONE The criminal breach of trust case involving the former PKA general manager will be mentioned on March 26.
Perak rivals lay claim to holier-than-thou status

Perak rivals lay claim to holier-than-thou status

BN and Pakatan Rakyat warn each other not to 'harp on religious and racial sentiments' in the aftermath of three arson attacks on Sunday.
Headlines online: Jan 12, 2010

Headlines online: Jan 12, 2010

Most newspapers kept the spotlight on developments in the Allah controversy, with Malay dailies frontpaged the Selangor sultan prohibiting non-Muslims from using ‘Allah'.
'Allah' row: Dealing with false insecurities

'Allah' row: Dealing with false insecurities

NONE It is only through real friendships and civilised disourses can there be any kind of hope for Malaysia.
Blind men and elephant?

Blind men and elephant?

When Bahasa Malaysia is made the national language, the Malays have lost the privilege of claiming private ownership...
Tan vs MACC: Leave to appeal granted

Tan vs MACC: Leave to appeal granted

UPDATED 1.25PM The Federal Court today granted leave for Kajang municipal councillor Tan Boon Wah to challenge the appellate court's decision on Dec 17 which ruled that the MACC could interrogate witnesses late at night.
US court urged to dismiss Guantanamo case

US court urged to dismiss Guantanamo case

NONE Lawyers for the first detainee transferred from Guantanamo to civilian trial in the United States urged a court to drop charges because he was tortured and blocked from a speedy trial.
China says missile system tests successful

China says missile system tests successful

NONE China has successfully intercepted a missile in mid-flight, state media said on Tuesday, in a test of its advanced air defence capabilities amid tensions over US arms sales to Taiwan.
Six NATO soldiers die in Afghan violence

Six NATO soldiers die in Afghan violence

NONE Six foreign soldiers -- three Americans and at least one French -- were killed Monday in a wave of violence in Afghanistan as the NATO commander said the troop buildup had started to turn the tide against the Taliban.
A tale of two Islams?

A tale of two Islams?

free 'What standard of Islam does this country practice when the home minister doesn't compare Malaysia with other Muslim countries?'
'Let Umno win over 'Allah''

'Let Umno win over 'Allah''

your say free 'As a Christian, I urge the Catholic Church to drop the word ‘Allah'. Drop it, not because you are afraid. Drop it because our God teaches us to be humble...'
N.Korea seeks US peace pact before scrapping nuclear weapons

N.Korea seeks US peace pact before scrapping nuclear weapons

NONE North Korea called Monday for talks on a treaty to formally end the Korean War, saying it wants better ties with the United States and an end to sanctions before pushing ahead with nuclear disarmament.
Nigeria's political elite discusses 'missing' president

Nigeria's political elite discusses 'missing' president

NONE Regional governors from Nigeria's 36 states headed into emergency talks Monday to discuss the country's power vacuum as calls grew for ailing President Umaru Yar'Adua to step down, officials said.
N.Ireland leader stands aside over wife's sex scandal

N.Ireland leader stands aside over wife's sex scandal

NONE Northern Ireland's embattled leader Peter Robinson stepped down temporarily on Monday, vowing to clear his name over "mischievous" financial allegations linked to his wife's affair with a teenager.
Stones thrown at Sikh temple in Sentul

Stones thrown at Sikh temple in Sentul

NONE UPDATED 5.40PM The attacks on places of worship escalate with another attack - this time against a Sikh templel. [PHOTOS & VIDEO INSIDE]