Archive - 1 February 2010

New proposal to settle Bukit Botak issue

New proposal to settle Bukit Botak issue

The Selangor government proposes to build 1,442 semi-detached terrace houses to resolve the housing issue in Bukit Botak, Selayang.
PKR member files defamation suit against Jeff Ooi

PKR member files defamation suit against Jeff Ooi

Mohd Razali Abdullah today filed a RM10 million defamation suit against Jelutong member of parliament Jeff Ooi.
Witness claims statement to MACC inaccurate

Witness claims statement to MACC inaccurate

The corruption trial of Mohamad Norza Zakaria and his agent took a new twist today when a prosecution witness claimed that the statement given to a MACC was inaccurate.
Police warn against holding gathering at court

Police warn against holding gathering at court

Kuala Lumpur police today warned groups against holding any illegal gathering to show support for Anwar Ibrahim, who is facing a sodomy charge.
RM24 mil mansion suit: Ng to take on Khir

RM24 mil mansion suit: Ng to take on Khir

Sekinchan assemblyperson Ng Suee Lim will file a reply to Dr Mohd Khir Toyo’s suit within 14 days.
AES to nab traffic offenders gets cabinet nod

AES to nab traffic offenders gets cabinet nod

The Automated Enforcement System (AES) designed to nab traffic offenders has been given the greenlight by the cabinet.
Ku Li: What Umno wants to do to me is irrelevant

Ku Li: What Umno wants to do to me is irrelevant

Ku Li is in danger of facing censure from Umno over his claim that Kelantan has a legal right to five percent of the profit from oil found offshore.
Ex-financial officer charged for abetment in false claims

Ex-financial officer charged for abetment in false claims

A former Kelantan financial officer was today charged in the Kota Bharu Sessions Court for abetment in false claims involving projects involving the Istana amounting to RM267,960 in December 2009.
RM1 mil claim over broken engagement settled

RM1 mil claim over broken engagement settled

The compensation claim of almost RM1 million filed by a company director against his ex-fiancee for breaking off their engagement in April last year was amicably resolved today.
Nizar challenges 'frogs' not to use BN crutches

Nizar challenges 'frogs' not to use BN crutches

Without BN's help, the three defectors will surely drown should they stand for state elections as independents, said Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin.
Jeff Ooi calls for stern action against PKR leaders

Jeff Ooi calls for stern action against PKR leaders

Jeff Ooi wants PKR to take stern action against its members who were attempting to break up the Pakatan Rakyat in the state.
Zaid wants Sabah, S'wak to lead on reform agenda

Zaid wants Sabah, S'wak to lead on reform agenda

He also is paints a brutally honest picture of the state of the opposition and the steps it has to take to remain relevant and maintain people's confidence
Too late to help YBK, Ali Rustam told

Too late to help YBK, Ali Rustam told

It is too late for Yayasan Melaka to come to the aid of YBK Selangor to settle the arrears in quit rent amounting to RM5.7 million.
Zambry dares all 28 Pakatan reps to quit

Zambry dares all 28 Pakatan reps to quit

He said they should not hesitate to vacate their seats if they were really confident that most of the people in Perak supported the opposition.
Bank cashier taken at knife point

Bank cashier taken at knife point

Bank customers looked in disbelief as a knife wielding robber took a woman cashier hostage in a daring robbery in Kuantan today.
UKM students protest 'undemocratic' polls

UKM students protest 'undemocratic' polls

Down but not out, defeated students appeal against the results of this year’s elections.
Kit calls for action against Jakim for 'seditious' forum

Kit calls for action against Jakim for 'seditious' forum

He also questions lack of police enthusiasm in going after the department.
Court to decide fate of Umno man

Court to decide fate of Umno man

ANALYSIS The fate of Jerlun Umno division head Abu Hassan Sarip as the state assemblyman for Kota Siputeh is expected to be known very soon.
Another custodial death, now in Jempol

Another custodial death, now in Jempol

Questions are being raised over how a sawmill worker allegedly hanged himself in the Jempol police lock-up.
Selcat fireworks: Teng switches off  Ronnie

Selcat fireworks: Teng switches off Ronnie

UPDATED 7PM State watchdog committee chairperson kept trading verbal punches with his DAP colleague Ronnie Liu during the morning session over the latter’s style of disbursing constituency allocations. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
Bid to cite MACC man for contempt denied

Bid to cite MACC man for contempt denied

NONE UPDATE 7.38PM Attempts to initiate contempt proceedings against an MACC officer have been denied.
King calls for consultation in resolving issues

King calls for consultation in resolving issues

Acting Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah today advised all quarters to revert to consultation to resolve any outstanding issue.
Kartika: Just get it over with

Kartika: Just get it over with

NONE It has been almost half a year since the deferment of Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno’s caning sentence. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Optional retirement: Cuepacs to meet PSD

Optional retirement: Cuepacs to meet PSD

Cuepacs president Omar Osman said the discussion was to get further clarification from PSD on the matter after many queries on the new regulation that involved 1.2 million civil servants.
PAS defends Razaleigh

PAS defends Razaleigh

tengku razaleigh PAS secretary general says it is BN who has been inconsistent on the issue of oil royalties, not Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Anwar trial puts judiciary under microscope

Anwar trial puts judiciary under microscope

ANALYSIS Anwar Ibrahim heads for trial on a charge of sodomy, placing the courts under scrutiny again after his doubtful conviction for the same offence almost a decade ago.
Guan Eng lets facts speak for themselves

Guan Eng lets facts speak for themselves

lim guan eng A major portion of state government contracts in 2009 were handed to bumiputras reveals the chief minister.
Dubai police say Mossad may have killed Hamas chief

Dubai police say Mossad may have killed Hamas chief

NONE The police chief of the Gulf emirate of Dubai said on Sunday Israel's spy agency Mossad may have been behind the murder of a top militant of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas in a luxury hotel room.

British kidnap couple in urgent plea for help

British kidnap couple in urgent plea for help

NONE A British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates in October said they were not being well treated and needed urgent help, according to an AFP reporter who met them in captivity.

High performing schools all from W Malaysia

High performing schools all from W Malaysia

Sabah, S'wak steaming over exclusion from list of  20 high performance schools.
MB's position: We need a tigress and not a scaredy-cat

MB's position: We need a tigress and not a scaredy-cat

There is absolutely no reason why a strong woman cannot be Menteri Besar.
China intensifies clampdown on media: watchdog

China intensifies clampdown on media: watchdog

china goverment logo China intensified its clampdown on local and foreign media last year with reporters facing violence, censorship and arbitrary detention, according to a report by an international press watchdog.

'Umno slack in creating religious awareness'

'Umno slack in creating religious awareness'

PAS state commissioner Abu Bakar Hussain alleges Umno is not doing enough to promote jawi and religious education
Learning from Howard Zinn's historicizing

Learning from Howard Zinn's historicizing

He focused on history's spotlight on the ugly side of white America's rise; here historians have been kind to their paymasters.
Boeing provides first look at 787 stall tests

Boeing provides first look at 787 stall tests

Additional stall tests will take place throughout the flight test period, Boeing said in a statement in Kuala Lumpur today.
Ray of hope for fallen angels

Ray of hope for fallen angels

While the gov't drags its feet this particular NGO works out of compassion for fellow human beings life is passing by.
Haiti holds Americans accused of smuggling children

Haiti holds Americans accused of smuggling children

NONE Haitian police detained 10 members of a US Christian charity group after they allegedly tried to leave the country with more than 30 children who survived the country's devastating earthquake.
'We're keeping an eye on Big Brother Hisham'

'We're keeping an eye on Big Brother Hisham'

free 'It is Hishammuddin's duty to be concerned about the behaviour of writers on websites. But as a leader he is also expected to lead by example... And here, he has some questions that require answers.'
The chinks in Pakatan's armour

The chinks in Pakatan's armour

your say free 'PKR must learn its lesson here. They can't select riffraff as leaders based merely on loyalty, such as supporting the Reformasi during Anwar's time of tribulation in his first sodomy trial.'
US, China lock horns over Taiwan arms sale

US, China lock horns over Taiwan arms sale

NONE China and the United States were locked Sunday in an escalating row over US arms sales to Taiwan, with Washington rebuffing Chinese protests and insisting the deal promotes stability in the Taiwan Strait.
UN chief appoints envoy to curb rape in wars

UN chief appoints envoy to curb rape in wars

NONE UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday said he intended to make Sweden's Margot Wallstrom his special representative tasked with combating sexual violence against women and children in conflicts.