Archive - 3 February 2010

Zambry: Pakatan misguided about democracy

Zambry: Pakatan misguided about democracy

The BN Perak MB defends himself against Pakatan's vitriol over his call for the Pakatan reps to resign and stand for re-election.
Ku Li: I wasn't in Kelantan to support PAS

Ku Li: I wasn't in Kelantan to support PAS

Gua Musang MP denies that his speaking at a recent ceramah in Kelantan was a gesture of support for the opposition.
M'sian police to get better pay

M'sian police to get better pay

Good news for M'sian policemen who will see raises across the board as well as increased allowances.
Is boycotting a sensible way out of MCA crisis?

Is boycotting a sensible way out of MCA crisis?

Is boycotting party functions and events an appropriate way to solve the prolonged leadership crisis in MCA?
Dead detainee's family wants OCPD sacked

Dead detainee's family wants OCPD sacked

The uncle of dead detainee P Babu claims that the Jempol district police to be held responsible for his death.
Ferry woes plague major Sabah exit points

Ferry woes plague major Sabah exit points

Congested ports cause chaos for passengers, ferry operators, customs and even consulates in Sabah.
Participant claims Nasir misconstrued

Participant claims Nasir misconstrued

The alleged racist remark by Nasir Safar, the special officer to the prime minister, has been misconstrued, 1Malaysia Youth Graduates Club deputy chairman Najieb Mokhtar said.
Al-Islam writers: Reveal status of probe, police told

Al-Islam writers: Reveal status of probe, police told

Six months after filing police report, the complainant says there has been no response from the authorities. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR grassroots leaders slam Batu Uban rep

PKR grassroots leaders slam Batu Uban rep

PKR deputy secretary-general VS Raveentharan has been asked to cease fire against his division chief Bayan Baru MP Zahrain Hashim.
'Syed Husin, it's you who should go'

'Syed Husin, it's you who should go'

Nibong Tebal parliamentarian Tan Tee Beng lashes out at the PKR deputy head for saying he can leave the party.
PWD: Shah Alam hospital project 'clean'

PWD: Shah Alam hospital project 'clean'

The Public Works Department has released a statement refuting allegations of improprieties in the Shah Alam hospital project.
Who is sabotaging our national ports?

Who is sabotaging our national ports?

Nasir Safar and gang all part of 'Greater Plan'

Nasir Safar and gang all part of 'Greater Plan'

Contamination a major problem with DNA samples

Contamination a major problem with DNA samples

Fuel subsidy programme insensitive, selfish

Fuel subsidy programme insensitive, selfish

'Reformasi' not just a badge to be shown off

'Reformasi' not just a badge to be shown off

Treachery in the face of Malaysian voters

Treachery in the face of Malaysian voters

Teach the arsonists critical thinking

Teach the arsonists critical thinking

Ministry shortsighted over rice problem

Ministry shortsighted over rice problem

Water, water everywhere and all of it wasted

Water, water everywhere and all of it wasted

Public must know both sides for informed decisions

Public must know both sides for informed decisions

Najib's '1Malaysia' booby trapped

Najib's '1Malaysia' booby trapped

COMMENT The landscape is mined by racist legacies so Najib's transformation agenda is apt to be blown up by those who can mime the letter but not the spirit of 1Malaysia.    
Policeman among two detained for robbing students

Policeman among two detained for robbing students

A policeman was among two detained for robbing four students of a private university near Kuala Selangor last night.
More than 1,500 join 'Say No to Nasir' Facebook group

More than 1,500 join 'Say No to Nasir' Facebook group

More than 1,500 people have joined a Facebook group created yesterday in protest of Nasir Safar's 'racist' remarks. And the figure is increasing by the minute.
'No problem if one or two leave PKR'

'No problem if one or two leave PKR'

Penang PKR will not be affected if one or two party members decide to leave the party, said its liaison chairman Mansor Othman.
'No campus re-election for UM'

'No campus re-election for UM'

UPDATED 7.32PM The VC says investigations show no evidence of fraud or vote-rigging and as such the results of the Jan 28 elections in favour of the pro-Aspirasi group would stand.

VC fined RM5,000 for contempt of court

VC fined RM5,000 for contempt of court

UUM vice-chancellor was fined RM5,000 for contempt of court in having failed to abide by an injunction issued by the High Court last July.
Home Ministry: Refugees to be given ID

Home Ministry: Refugees to be given ID

Refugees recognised by the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will be issued identity cards, according to the Home Ministry.
Sibu syndicates go hog wild over rubber price

Sibu syndicates go hog wild over rubber price

NONE Local syndicates are prepared to resort to anything in their haste to make money from the current good market price of rubber.
Negligence suit against Amy Search postponed

Negligence suit against Amy Search postponed

The hearing of a negligence suit filed by a boy scalded by tom yam soup against Amy of Search has been postponed to March 11.
Saiful tells of Anwar's 'sexual advances'

Saiful tells of Anwar's 'sexual advances'

UPDATED 8.30PM Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan testified that he was embraced by Anwar Ibrahim while they were both clad only in towels. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Zambry out of line, says Sivanesan

Zambry out of line, says Sivanesan

In calling on Pakatan reps to resign to test their popularity, the Perak MB is going against Umno’s stand, says the DAP leader.
Burn churches: 'Not so bald' rep clears his name again

Burn churches: 'Not so bald' rep clears his name again

NONE 'The person in the video does not even look like me, I'm a bit bald but not as bad as that.'
MIC Youth to meet Indian NGOs on racial unity

MIC Youth to meet Indian NGOs on racial unity

MIC Youth advisor Vell Paari said he received some 800 emails via Facebook in two days over recent incidents involving race and religion.
PM's aide probed for sedition

PM's aide probed for sedition

NONE UPDATED 8.00PM A dozen police reports have been lodged against Nasir Safar for his alleged racist remarks, according to federal CID director Mohd Bakri Zinin.
Rumours aside, PKR 10 still loyal to party

Rumours aside, PKR 10 still loyal to party

As yet, no one is saying they are ready to jump ship.
Zul Noordin: I would quit PKR today

Zul Noordin: I would quit PKR today

EXCLUSIVE 'My love for Islam exceeds my love and respect for Anwar (Ibrahim), and I cannot compromise on this.' [VIDEO INSIDE]
Trails of danger and tribulation

Trails of danger and tribulation

NONE It’s a daily dice with death when traveling in the vast interior of Sarawak
Headlines online: Feb 3, 2010

Headlines online: Feb 3, 2010

Three controversial figures dominated today's headlines: Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim, embattled Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng and Najib aide Nasir Safar.

US missile volley kills 16 militants in Pakistan

US missile volley kills 16 militants in Pakistan

NONE A swarm of US drones fired off a large volley of missiles on an extremist stronghold in the northwestern tribal region of Pakistan, killing at least 16 militants, security officials said.
UK rainforest project highlights Penan plight

UK rainforest project highlights Penan plight

The destruction of the forests in Sarawak to pave way for oil palm plantations is depriving this indigenous tribe of their homes and livelihood.
Haiti polls delayed amid post-quake chaos

Haiti polls delayed amid post-quake chaos

NONE Three weeks after a massive earthquake crippled Haiti, authorities indefinitely postponed upcoming legislative elections amid lingering chaos and rising security concerns.
The sodUmny never stops

The sodUmny never stops

The Anwar trial is another insult to the intelligence of Malaysians.
Anwar's review application date this Friday

Anwar's review application date this Friday

UPDATED 6.30PM Anwar Ibrahim will receive a hearing date for his application to review a Feb 29 Federal Court decision.
Defying China, Obama to meet Dalai Lama

Defying China, Obama to meet Dalai Lama

NONE The White House is standing tough on the US President's plans to meet with the Dalai Lama, firmly rejecting Chinese pressure to snub him as rows escalate between the two powers.
Myanmar may free Suu Kyi during polls: Thailand

Myanmar may free Suu Kyi during polls: Thailand

NONE Aung San Suu Kyi may be freed during the national elections in Myanmar, Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya said Tuesday, predicting the polls could be held during the second half of 2010.
US denies prisoner swap talks with Iran

US denies prisoner swap talks with Iran

NONE The White House on Tuesday denied it had held "any discussion" with Iran about a possible prisoner swap, refuting an earlier claim by Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Sodomy II: 'Malaysia on trial'

Sodomy II: 'Malaysia on trial'

free 'It's the Royal Malaysian Police, the Attorney-General's Chambers, the medical services, the forensics department as well as the judiciary that are actually on trial'. 
PM's aides doing work for opposition

PM's aides doing work for opposition

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘They say that if you want to know the character of a person, look at his friends. In this case, if you want to know the character of the PM, look at his special officers.’
Revolution failed to rid Iran of 'tyranny': Mousavi

Revolution failed to rid Iran of 'tyranny': Mousavi

NONE Opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi Tuesday issued his harshest criticism yet of Iran's regime, saying the 1979 Islamic revolution had failed as the "roots of tyranny and dictatorship" still exist.
Taliban influence growing, US military chief warns

Taliban influence growing, US military chief warns

NONE The top US military officer on Tuesday urged Congress to approve billions of dollars for the war in Afghanistan, warning the Taliban was gaining influence across the country.