Archive - 13 January 2010

Uthaya clashes with judge again in sedition trial

Uthaya clashes with judge again in sedition trial

The sedition trial of lawyer P Uthayakumar was almost derailed today after his lawyers told the Sessions Court that they were going to make a second application to recuse the judge.
Teoh's brother lodges police report against MACC officer

Teoh's brother lodges police report against MACC officer

Teoh Beng Hock's brother today lodged a police report against a MACC officer for making a report against Thai pathologist Dr Porthip.
Show up in court with kids, parents ordered

Show up in court with kids, parents ordered

The Ipoh High Court has ordered Indira Gandhi and her estranged husband to appear with their three children on Jan 22.
A night out with the church patrol

A night out with the church patrol

NONE Malaysiakini joins a team of volunteers from Muslim NGOs patrolling church areas in the Klang Valley. [VIDEO INSIDE]
S'gor to go public on Yayasan Basmi Kemiskinan

S'gor to go public on Yayasan Basmi Kemiskinan

The report was to clarify the status of the state government's participation in the welfare body, says the menteri besar.
Stop picking on Anwar, Hishammuddin told

Stop picking on Anwar, Hishammuddin told

Pakatan Rakyat leaders say the home minister should focus on ending the violence over the ‘Allah’ issue.
Metro Tabernacle attack: Police have leads on mastermind

Metro Tabernacle attack: Police have leads on mastermind

'We have leads on the appearance...physical features of the people who may be involved,' says the deputy inspector-general of police.
Minister dodges meeting with Bukit Koman villagers

Minister dodges meeting with Bukit Koman villagers

Deputy minister Joseph Kurup skips scheduled town hall meeting with villagers, declares controversial gold mining operations safe.
'Ban under-12s from using mobile phones'

'Ban under-12s from using mobile phones'

Young users are five times more at risk of brain cancer than others, says a Swedish study.
MACC willing to meet Bala anytime, anywhere

MACC willing to meet Bala anytime, anywhere

The private eye's damning claims cannot be probed until his statement is recorded, says the new MACC head.
Sabahans want quick action for attacks on churches

Sabahans want quick action for attacks on churches

Sabahans upset over complacency and slow action by authorities, calling on local police to keep the peace in the state.
All schools treated equally, says Muhyiddin

All schools treated equally, says Muhyiddin

The government does not practice any discrimination in the education field as it treats all schools alike in Malaysia, said Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
'Missing' Indians: Locals without documents in danger too

'Missing' Indians: Locals without documents in danger too

A DAP rep is worried that an immigration operation against overstaying Indians can also result in ‘stateless' locals to be deported wrongly.
Allah decree: 'Does sultan have the power?'

Allah decree: 'Does sultan have the power?'

A constitutional law expert questions the appropriateness of the Sultan of Selangor's decree that 'Allah is only for Islam'.
Attack on Batu Caves on Thaipusam eve?

Attack on Batu Caves on Thaipusam eve?

A ‘Facebook’ entry appears to indicate this, leading to a police report being lodged.
'Money for reduced sentence': Magistrate charged

'Money for reduced sentence': Magistrate charged

A magistrate was charged in the Sessions Court in Kota Bharu with two counts of accepting bribes from a man as an inducement to reduce sentence.
Fresh allegations on Malaysia's refugees for sale

Fresh allegations on Malaysia's refugees for sale

prison jail grill hands 130607 Immigration officials are again alleged to be profiting from trafficking of undocumented persons.
The road to Putrajaya not as easy as you think

The road to Putrajaya not as easy as you think

Rocker Mamat fined for stealing phone, watch

Rocker Mamat fined for stealing phone, watch

A Singapore court today fined a once popular Malaysian rock singer Mamat S$1,000 for stealing a mobile phone and a watch.
The Christians are the sacrificial lambs in Allah issue

The Christians are the sacrificial lambs in Allah issue

Bid for amicable end to another 'Allah' dispute

Bid for amicable end to another 'Allah' dispute

The KL High Court has advised a Sabah church to try for an out-of-court settlement over seized Sunday school books.
HRP's height of hypocrisy

HRP's height of hypocrisy

RM17m debt: Suit against Eye on Malaysia on Feb 8

RM17m debt: Suit against Eye on Malaysia on Feb 8

eye on malaysia large ferris wheel The original owner has filed a suit against two companies for failing to pay the rental and freight of the giant ferris wheel.
Muslims should not fear others using the word 'Allah'

Muslims should not fear others using the word 'Allah'

MNS opposes planned expressway

MNS opposes planned expressway

Khalid Samad chides Jais, Mais for joining protests

Khalid Samad chides Jais, Mais for joining protests

NONE The Shah Alam MP tells Jais and Mais to stay out of politics, advises Jais chief to form his own party if so inclined.
Roadshow ahead of Anwar's sodomy trial

Roadshow ahead of Anwar's sodomy trial

Pakatan's top guns will hold talks nationwide to whip up support for Anwar, ahead of his trial for alleged sodomy.
'50 Dalil' writer's widow seeks damages from PAS

'50 Dalil' writer's widow seeks damages from PAS

Khalid Jafri, author of the controversial book, '50 Dalil Mengapa Anwar Tidak Boleh Jadi PM’, died in 2005.
Gov't plans to woo more investments from China

Gov't plans to woo more investments from China

Malaysia could see inflow of more FDIs this year, judging from improved investor confidence, coupled with the services sector's expansion prospects.
MACC chief: Don't talk to media after lodging complaint

MACC chief: Don't talk to media after lodging complaint

UPDATED 6.58PM Newly-minted chief Abu Kassim said those who talk to the media after a complaint is lodged will be hauled up.
Zaid: No quick fix for 'Allah' issue

Zaid: No quick fix for 'Allah' issue

The musings of Pakatan’s consensus builder on the spiral of church bombings reflect his legal training and his temperament favouring the wisdom of consensus.   
Headlines online: Jan 13, 2010

Headlines online: Jan 13, 2010

The hunt is on in Malaysia for about 39,000 Indian nationals with expired tourist visas.
Role of private sector in education, Part 6

Role of private sector in education, Part 6

Private institutions should be placed under the Ministry Of Trade and Industry...
Hisham repeats threat to use ISA against troublemakers

Hisham repeats threat to use ISA against troublemakers

The home minister once again warns that the government will not hesitate to use the draconian law against those playing up religious and racial issues.
Aide to ex-UK PM denies 'sexing up' Iraq dossier

Aide to ex-UK PM denies 'sexing up' Iraq dossier

NONE Tony Blair's former chief spin doctor Alastair Campbell has fiercely denied "sexing up" a dossier which claimed Iraq could launch chemical or biological weapons within 45 minutes ahead of the 2003 war.
From the ashes of fires lit by racist politicians

From the ashes of fires lit by racist politicians

NONE COMMENT The best way to cripple those who fan the flames of discord is to bridge the religious divide with genuine inter-faith dialogue.

Fire-bombs blow up in Umno's face

Fire-bombs blow up in Umno's face

It has failed to divide and rule this time around.
France braces for ice storm

France braces for ice storm

NONE The French capital braced for a snow and sleet storm on Wednesday, banning lorries from motorways and warning of massive flight cancellations as icy conditions made for treacherous travel around northern Europe.
Saiful files objection, Anwar's 'qazaf' suit put off

Saiful files objection, Anwar's 'qazaf' suit put off

UPDATED 12.05PM Saiful has filed a preliminary objection against the false accusation suit filed by Anwar against him and the matter will be re-mentioned on Feb 17. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Fears of major catastrophe as 7.0 quake rocks Haiti

Fears of major catastrophe as 7.0 quake rocks Haiti

NONE A huge quake measuring 7.0 rocked the impoverished Caribbean nation of Haiti yesterday toppling buildings and causing widespread damage and panic, officials and AFP witnesses said.

US religion watchdog expresses concern

US religion watchdog expresses concern

The US government watchdog said that Malaysian leaders' response would be vital in shaping the nation's future.
Google may quit China over cyberattacks on activists

Google may quit China over cyberattacks on activists

NONE Google threatened to shut down its operations in China after uncovering what it said were "highly sophisticated" cyberattacks aimed at Chinese human rights activists
'Drop 'Allah' claim and Umno will lose the game'

'Drop 'Allah' claim and Umno will lose the game'

free 'Nothing new about 'compromise' or 'giving in'. After all, that's what MIC/MCA/Gerakan have been doing all this while.'
Religious disputes: What NOT to do

Religious disputes: What NOT to do

your say free 'It struck me as being extremely odd that Indonesia is able to encourage multi-religious worship in close proximity while we are struggling...'
Slain lawyer hatched his own murder: UN

Slain lawyer hatched his own murder: UN

NONE A prominent Guatemalan lawyer who triggered a political crisis when he blamed his murder on the president in a posthumous video actually planned his own death, a UN probe found on Tuesday.
Iran accuses US, Israel of murdering nuclear scientist

Iran accuses US, Israel of murdering nuclear scientist

NONE A leading Iranian nuclear scientist was murdered in Tehran on Tuesday in a rare bomb attack that the government quickly blamed on "mercenaries" in the pay of archfoes the United States and Israel.