Archive - 4 February 2010

Boycott will not be reviewed: MCA veep

Boycott will not be reviewed: MCA veep

The decision to boycott party functions and events will only be reviewed when the party leadership comes up with a time-table on the next presidential election.
Defence yet to get witness list

Defence yet to get witness list

SODOMY II Although Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy trial entered its second day today, the defence team has yet to obtain the witness list from the prosecution.
'Armed forces personnel leaking secrets to foreigners'

'Armed forces personnel leaking secrets to foreigners'

Defence minister revealed that certain foreign embassies were using members of the MAF to obtain secret information on the country.
Trial with queer twists baffles lawyers

Trial with queer twists baffles lawyers

SODOMY II Several lawyers are puzzled by the 'Sodomy II' proceedings, arguing that what transpired does not conform with commonly accepted practices.
Locally-made circumcision device interests trade visitors

Locally-made circumcision device interests trade visitors

A Malaysian-made disposable circumcision device piqued the interest of visitors at the recently-concluded Arab Health 2010 exhibition in Dubai.
Tough going for majority of Sabah single mums

Tough going for majority of Sabah single mums

Poor education, lack of income, and problems with children among the difficulties they face
Muar surau arson: Three teens charged

Muar surau arson: Three teens charged

Three teenagers were today charged in the Muar Magistrate Court over arson attacks on two surau last month.
Discredited govt's attempt to persecute a threat

Discredited govt's attempt to persecute a threat

MCA's indecent dalliances, convenient alliances

MCA's indecent dalliances, convenient alliances

MCA members plain exhausted by hidden agendas

MCA members plain exhausted by hidden agendas

Hijau Sekitar and Kuala Dimensi, that's the question

Hijau Sekitar and Kuala Dimensi, that's the question

Nasir Safar the direct product of BTN

Nasir Safar the direct product of BTN

'Allah' issue: Zulkifli Noordin is spot on

'Allah' issue: Zulkifli Noordin is spot on

Selfish MPs - don't spare the rod, Pakatan

Selfish MPs - don't spare the rod, Pakatan

Tunku's treasures: Rais Yatim stole my glory

Tunku's treasures: Rais Yatim stole my glory

Thaipusam: Batu Caves can take cue from Penang

Thaipusam: Batu Caves can take cue from Penang

MyKad: A gateway to privileges for all

MyKad: A gateway to privileges for all

Najib confirms Nasir's resignation

Najib confirms Nasir's resignation

UPDATED 11.05PM includes Nasir's public apology PM insists that the 1Malaysia vision will not be hampered by his special officer's controversial statements.
Jais hands mosque show-cause letter for Anwar talk

Jais hands mosque show-cause letter for Anwar talk

Ampang mosque alleged to have allowed the opposition leader, who lacked the necessary credentials, to deliver a political speech.
Lawyers meet Alauddin to seek early hearing

Lawyers meet Alauddin to seek early hearing

Lawyers representing Anwar Ibrahim met Court of Appeal president to request for early hearing dates for Anwar's appeal to stay his ongoing trial.
Zahrain threatens to sue detractors

Zahrain threatens to sue detractors

The papers are being finalized and court action will follow at a time judged appropriate by the YB.
'Irresponsible few cannot derail 1Malaysia'

'Irresponsible few cannot derail 1Malaysia'

MIC president S Samy Vellu has pledged his party's full and undivided support to the prime minister to ensure the success of the concept.
'Loose cannon' Tan referred to disciplinary committee

'Loose cannon' Tan referred to disciplinary committee

NONE UPDATED 4.50PM The PKR Nibong Tebal parliamentarian will have to face the committee for criticising top Pakatan Rakyat leaders.
Star's Malay edition to meet readers soon

Star's Malay edition to meet readers soon

For a start, the Malay edition would be published once a week and included as an insertion in The Sunday Star .
PM wants Melaka to promote new airport

PM wants Melaka to promote new airport

Najib Abdul Razak said the airport had modern facilities to attract tourists, including medical tourists, and investors.
Penang CM: I will not bow to pressure

Penang CM: I will not bow to pressure

The chief minister says he will continue with efforts to administer and develop Penang despite the various accusations hurled at him. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Flush out all the Nasir Safars, says Lim

Flush out all the Nasir Safars, says Lim

Home Minister missed ‘danger’ to 1Malaysia under his nose, says opposition figure.
Q&A with a media bull detector (Pt 1)

Q&A with a media bull detector (Pt 1)

‘Detecting Bull’, written by John McManus, is a guide to help discern between quality and junk journalism. In this two-part interview he discusses his book and the impact of the Internet on news dissemination. 

Craving for Ipoh's 'nasi ganja'

Craving for Ipoh's 'nasi ganja'

NEWS FEATURE The gastronomic delight 'nasi kandar' introduced in the country by migrant Indian Muslims, known as mamak, has been synonymous with Penang.
Sarawak gov't says High Court was wrong

Sarawak gov't says High Court was wrong

NONE State to appeal against recent rulings regarding Native Customary Rights land despite possible local repercussions.
Headlines online: February 4, 2010

Headlines online: February 4, 2010

Most newspapers gave prominence to Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy trial.
Offensive YouTube videos raise MIC's ire

Offensive YouTube videos raise MIC's ire

Indians ridiculed in Internet clips with racist slurs and doctored footage by anonymous provocateurs.
Nasir's outburst a sign of discontent in Umno?

Nasir's outburst a sign of discontent in Umno?

The prime minister's inclusive policies may have caused unrest in the party, say analysts.
Posters on Anwar make sudden appearance

Posters on Anwar make sudden appearance

They pose a string of questions on his position over his sodomy charge.
From courtroom to bedroom

From courtroom to bedroom

UPDATED 8.46PM  Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy trial shifted from the courtroom in the morning to the alleged crime scene at a posh condominium in the city. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Iran urged to follow up on nuclear U-turn

Iran urged to follow up on nuclear U-turn

NONE The United States and key allies urged Iran Wednesday to follow up on a surprise U-turn from President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad by formally committing to a UN-brokered deal to swap enriched uranium for nuclear fuel.
'Anwar should be neutral on Allah issue'

'Anwar should be neutral on Allah issue'

EXCLUSIVE Zulkifli Noordin points out with justification that he always been consistent with his stand on Islam. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Malay-dominated civil service no good to no one

Malay-dominated civil service no good to no one

COMMENT Favouring Malays in the civil service as a means of empowering them cripples them instead, as well as alienating other races.
Obama vows to get tougher on China trade

Obama vows to get tougher on China trade

NONE US President Barack Obama has vowed to get tougher with China on enforcing trade rules, stepping up the tone amid rising friction between the two powers over Taiwan and Tibet.
BN's flip-flops jeopardising M'sia

BN's flip-flops jeopardising M'sia

DAP's Kulasegaran says that Barisan Nasional leaders cannot afford to keep flip-flopping over important national policies.
Probe cops in shooting case for attempted murder

Probe cops in shooting case for attempted murder

NONE A single mother who sustained five gunshot wounds when policemen opened fire on a car wants those involved to be investigated for attempted murder. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Nasir Safar has resigned: 'Now what?'

Nasir Safar has resigned: 'Now what?'

your say free ‘Umno has been getting away with sedition while the opposition has been charged simply for...
Sodomy II: 'Our moment of shame'

Sodomy II: 'Our moment of shame'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘I am shocked and sick to see our gutter politicians allow this dirt to unfold in front of the whole world. Shame, shame. May Allah have mercy on them and our beloved country.’
Mideast peace talks will resume: Netanyahu

Mideast peace talks will resume: Netanyahu

NONE Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday he expects peace talks with the Palestinians to resume in the coming weeks, nudged on by the United States, after being stalled for more than a year.
Pakistan school bombing kills US soldiers, children

Pakistan school bombing kills US soldiers, children

NONE A bomb blast in Pakistan claimed by the Taliban killed eight people Wednesday, including three US soldiers and children, at the opening of a school just rebuilt after an Islamist attack.
Kremlin body proposes radical makeover for Russia

Kremlin body proposes radical makeover for Russia

NONE It's the near future. Russia is a thriving multi-party democracy with a media free of state control. It has become a member of NATO and is thinking of joining the European Union.
Asia bolsters defences as West feels pinch: IISS

Asia bolsters defences as West feels pinch: IISS

NONE Asian states led by China and India are surging ahead with military spending as they recover strongly from the global slowdown, while Europe and the US feel the pinch, a study said Wednesday.