Archive - 17 February 2010

Hisham: Foreign ISA detainees to be extradited

Hisham: Foreign ISA detainees to be extradited

The home minister confirms that nine foreigners recently detained under the ISA for alleged links with international terrorist organisations will be extradited.
Brisk sale of 'keropok lekor' during CNY

Brisk sale of 'keropok lekor' during CNY

The long Chinese New Year break has brought luck to producers of keropok losong, with some raking in up to RM5,000 a day.
Three women caned for illicit sex

Three women caned for illicit sex

Three women have been caned under Islamic law for having extramarital sex, in a first for the Muslim-majority country.
'I was provoked' says PMCCM chairman

'I was provoked' says PMCCM chairman

The PMCCM president admits to a confrontation with MCCM secretary-general Abdul Rahim Abu Bakar but denies physical exchanges occurred.
An independent-acting MACC a pipedream

An independent-acting MACC a pipedream

Zahrain, we demand your resignation

Zahrain, we demand your resignation

Future Pakatan reps must take public pledge

Future Pakatan reps must take public pledge

Explain the gaffe, Guan Eng, don't politicise

Explain the gaffe, Guan Eng, don't politicise

Why should Najib endorse Liow?

Why should Najib endorse Liow?

MACC must apologise to Khalid

MACC must apologise to Khalid

I said Jews a problem 'in European countries'

I said Jews a problem 'in European countries'

Mini-zoos undermining role of big zoos

Mini-zoos undermining role of big zoos

Muslim countries should ratify Mine Ban Treaty

Muslim countries should ratify Mine Ban Treaty

Recall dangerous products from the market

Recall dangerous products from the market

YBK quit rent payment: 7 police reports made against S'gor MB

YBK quit rent payment: 7 police reports made against S'gor MB

Selangor police said today seven reports have been made alleging abuse of power by Khalid Ibrahim over the quit rent payment for land owned by Yayasan Basmi Kemiskinan (YBK) Selangor.
RM40 mil tender: Lim ready to be sued by Zahrain

RM40 mil tender: Lim ready to be sued by Zahrain

UPDATED 8.20PM He says he is ready to face legal action from Zahrain over the RM40 million tender to manage Bukit Jambul Golf Resort.
Evidence against ex-NST boss, says Umno activists

Evidence against ex-NST boss, says Umno activists

NONE UPDATED 5.52PM Umno activists also claimed to have evidence linking Kalimullah Hassan to news portal Malaysian Insider.
PKR to Zul: Reply to us, not the media

PKR to Zul: Reply to us, not the media

Zulkifli Noordin could have pursued other avenues to answer his show-cause letter, note PKR leaders.
Reckless driving: Sekinchan rep may be charged

Reckless driving: Sekinchan rep may be charged

ng suee lim UPDATED 5.05PM Police have completed their probe on Sekinchan state rep Ng Suee Lim from DAP for alleged reckless driving and may charge him.

Appeals court refuses to strike out sodomy charge

Appeals court refuses to strike out sodomy charge

UPDATED 6.32PM In yet another blow to Anwar, the Court of Appeal dismissed the opposition leader’s appeal to quash his sodomy charge. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Three foreign forensics experts to help Anwar's team

Three foreign forensics experts to help Anwar's team

Lawyers for Anwar Ibrahim have called in three foreign experts to assist them in the Sodomy II trial.
Court dismisses ex-UiTM dean's appeal

Court dismisses ex-UiTM dean's appeal

The court today dismissed an appeal by a former dean of UiTM , Md Saberi Md Salleh, against his conviction and sentence for corruption.
Obama fails to impress Soros

Obama fails to impress Soros

EXCLUSIVE Financial legend George Soros talks to Malaysiakini about the failings of Barack Obama and the global financial system.
Tough choice for Zambry

Tough choice for Zambry

dr zambry abd kadir perak new cm With four seats to fill in the Perak exco, to whose demands will he listen - the three ‘frogs’ or Umno members?
'Qazaf' suit postponed to March 10

'Qazaf' suit postponed to March 10

judiciary gavel The Federal Territory Syariah High Court has given Anwar Ibrahim's lawyers more time to reply to three respondents.
Gov't urged to increase maternity leave

Gov't urged to increase maternity leave

NUBE today called on the government to increase the maternity leave for private sector workers from 60 days to 90 days.
Selangor sultan's uncle charged with CBT

Selangor sultan's uncle charged with CBT

Tengku Mohd Kamil Tengku Shahrudin Shah, a director of a construction company, is said to have committed CBT involving RM1.15 million.
Khairy leads Umno Youth in protest against Australia

Khairy leads Umno Youth in protest against Australia

NONE 300 demonstrators massed outside the Australian High Commission to protest against criticism of Anwar's sodomy trial. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Anwar's mea culpa

Anwar's mea culpa

By apologising for candidate selections he made in the last general election, the PKR supremo shows he can own up to his mistakes.  
Oz MPs pull their punches

Oz MPs pull their punches

Their protest of Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy trial was understated.
Jeffrey questions RM200mil roadworks

Jeffrey questions RM200mil roadworks

dr jeffery gopari kitingan Jeffrey Kitingan wants investigations into troubled Sabah highway project to be completed before spending RM200 million to rehabilitate it.
First footage of new leopard species captured in Sabah

First footage of new leopard species captured in Sabah

The Sundaland clouded leopard, a newly identified and little understood species of big cat in Sabah, has been filmed for the first time.
Headlines online: Feb 17, 2010

Headlines online: Feb 17, 2010

Kulim MP Zulkifli Noordin is the subject of most newspaper headlines today with his claims of 'little pharoahs' seeking to oust him.
Mission: Film literacy

Mission: Film literacy

It helps to counter media manipulation.
Two Palestinians held in Dubai over Hamas murder

Two Palestinians held in Dubai over Hamas murder

NONE Dubai police questioned two Palestinians in connection with the murder of a top Hamas militant.
Scions of ruling elites in Billionaire Club

Scions of ruling elites in Billionaire Club

free 'Some of those named have been acknowledged as self-made men who made their billions by their business acumen. Some are there because they know who's who of the political elites.'
'Apology aside, take action now'

'Apology aside, take action now'

free 'Anwar had all the opportunity to take stern action against the lackeys who were out to undo whatever good Pakatan Rakyat has done, yet he didn't do so.'
Obama unveils plans for new nuclear power plants

Obama unveils plans for new nuclear power plants

NONE The US president has unveiling loan guarantees to spur construction on the first new US plant since a notorious accident 30 years ago.
Haiti - modern history's worst disaster: report

Haiti - modern history's worst disaster: report

NONE The scale of devastation in Haiti is far worse than the 2004 tsunami, likely the most natural destructive disaster in modern history.
Top Taliban commander captured: report

Top Taliban commander captured: report

NONE US and Pakistani spies have captured Abdul Ghani Baradar, media reported, just as American-led troops pressed an offensive against a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan.
Child sex abuse scandal: Pope blasts Irish bishops

Child sex abuse scandal: Pope blasts Irish bishops

NONE Pope Benedict XVI on Tuesday rebuked Irish bishops over a paedophile priest scandal and urged them to restore the Church’s "spiritual and moral credibility."

Over 65 reporters face spying charges in Iran

Over 65 reporters face spying charges in Iran

NONE More than 65 journalists, bloggers and writers could be tried on charges of "spying" for the foreign media since Iran's disputed presidential polls last June, a rights group said.
Taliban bombs hinder Afghanistan offensive

Taliban bombs hinder Afghanistan offensive

NONE Thousands of US-led troops fighting to capture a key Taliban bastion in Afghanistan risked becoming bogged down, running into resistance from mortars and scores of buried bombs.