Archive - 30 April 2010

Parts of Penang assembly building ceiling collapses

Parts of Penang assembly building ceiling collapses

The Penang State Assembly is due to sit on Monday but suffered the misfortune of a portion of the ceiling in the sitting hall collapsing today.
Ex-PKR Port Klang state rep joins Umno

Ex-PKR Port Klang state rep joins Umno

NONE Najib received the application form to join Umno from Port Klang rep Badrul Hisham Abdullah, who quit PKR six months ago.
MACC records statement from blogger Kickdefella

MACC records statement from blogger Kickdefella

MACC confirmed that statement was recorded from blogger Kickdefella, Syed Azidi Syed Abdul Aziz, with regards to his claims that he had received RM4 million.
Mother has to wait till Shamala's case decided

Mother has to wait till Shamala's case decided

The outcome of M Indira's case will depend greatly on the Federal Court's decision in the S Shamala's conversion case on Monday.

 

IPCMC needed to deal with police misconduct

IPCMC needed to deal with police misconduct

The case of a teen shot by a cop confirms need for IPCMC, says the architect of the abandoned bill.
Teen bashed up, MP blames cops

Teen bashed up, MP blames cops

Taiping police chief denied culprits were police personnel. DAP Taiping MP says video footage says otherwise. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Settlement fails: 'Allah' issue goes back to court

Settlement fails: 'Allah' issue goes back to court

The Sidang Injil Borneo (SIB) has failed to reach an out-of-court settlement with the Home Ministry.
Second witness recalls scene after boy's shooting

Second witness recalls scene after boy's shooting

Victim's neighbour comes forward with detailed information on events immediately following shooting of Aminulrasyid. [VIDEO INSIDE]
H1N1: Another fatality reported

H1N1: Another fatality reported

Another report of a fatality linked to the influenza A (H1N1) virus has been received by the Health Ministry today, said the health DG, Dr Mohd Ismail Merican.
PM No 5 explains oil deal to PM No 4

PM No 5 explains oil deal to PM No 4

UPDATED 7.30PM Ex-PM Abdullah has dismissed his predecessor’s allegations that he had ‘given away’ two large oil rich areas to Brunei.

 

 

Police report lodged against Nizar

Police report lodged against Nizar

Three groups lodged a police report today against former Perak MB alleging that he had made a seditious speech while campaigning in Hulu Selangor.
Johor DAP rejects state money for Euro trip

Johor DAP rejects state money for Euro trip

boo cheng hau Party has told its state reps not to use public funds for visit to Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway.
'Unpaid' Hulu S'gor voters lodge police report

'Unpaid' Hulu S'gor voters lodge police report

Voting according cash promised did not work for some in Hulu Selangor when it was broken and going to the police was met with threats for others.
Unions see light in electronic sector after 40 years

Unions see light in electronic sector after 40 years

After 40 years of struggle, regional unions have been set up to look after interests of workers in the industry.
Pak Lah gave 'RM320b oil rich areas' to Brunei

Pak Lah gave 'RM320b oil rich areas' to Brunei

NONE If Dr M's allegations are true, Abdullah had effectively thrown Brunei - an oil-dependent nation with depleting reserve - a lifeline.
'IGP must resign or face demos'

'IGP must resign or face demos'

UPDATED 6.07PM Several Pakatan Rakyat elected representatives give the IGP a one-month ultimatum to resign or face nationwide demonstrations.

Country becoming more frightening

Country becoming more frightening

The only thing left to do is to emigrate

The only thing left to do is to emigrate

Deplorable neglect over safety of women

Deplorable neglect over safety of women

Mission schools - a betrayal of our past

Mission schools - a betrayal of our past

Pleasant surprise from new toilets

Pleasant surprise from new toilets

Citizen journalists revolutionise news reporting

Citizen journalists revolutionise news reporting

NONE This new breed celebrates World Press Freedom Day with the Citizen Journalism Conference 2010 at the Annexe.
No love for IGP for shooting from the lip

No love for IGP for shooting from the lip

musa hassan The nation's No 1 police officer turns into a dart board as furious criticisms fly at him for attempting to hold the public to ransom.
Traffic offenders top number of bribe givers

Traffic offenders top number of bribe givers

MACC arrested 64 people between January and April this year for offering bribes involving RM200,000 in cash.
Airbus defers again A380 delivery to MAS

Airbus defers again A380 delivery to MAS

Malaysia Airlines said Friday the aircraft maker Airbus had pushed back the delivery of its first A380 superjumbos for the second time.
'Malaysia has failed to progress since NEP'

'Malaysia has failed to progress since NEP'

Forward-looking mindset change critical

Forward-looking mindset change critical

Amy Search ordered to pay RM18,000 in damages

Amy Search ordered to pay RM18,000 in damages

The court today ordered singer Amy Search to pay RM18,000 in damages to a boy who was scalded by spilt hot tomyam soup at his restaurant.
Panel to probe teen shooting to include public

Panel to probe teen shooting to include public

NONE A task force gutted of all power is being set up to stop speculation damaging to the Home Ministry. [VIDEO INSIDE]

 

Arthur Koh: Hard player who knew how to have fun

Arthur Koh: Hard player who knew how to have fun

arthur koh 300410 OBITUARY One of Malaysia's best strikers in the 50s and 60s, he is remembered for his outstanding heading skills.
S'gor to mull reclaiming Subang Ria park

S'gor to mull reclaiming Subang Ria park

subangria 300410 thumbnail Subang folks cheered when Khalid Ibrahim announced Selangor was going to study the cost of reclaiming their green lung.
IGP welcomes inquest into shooting incident

IGP welcomes inquest into shooting incident

The police have submitted the investigation papers on the fatal shooting of Aminulrasyid Amzah, 15, to the deputy public prosecutor, said Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan.
Thai hospital evacuated after protesters storm in

Thai hospital evacuated after protesters storm in

A major hospital in the Thai capital evacuated most of its patients Friday after anti-government "Red Shirt" protesters stormed inside in the mistaken belief that troops were hiding there.
Najib's clanging cymbals on media freedom

Najib's clanging cymbals on media freedom

One can look forward to more spin-doctoring...
IGP asks Zul to lodge report against Malaysiakini

IGP asks Zul to lodge report against Malaysiakini

utusan zulkifli lodge police report against malaysiakini 300410 thumbnail Zulkifli should lodge a police report against Malaysiakini if the MP wants it investigated, said Musa Hassan.
May Day event: Organisers expect go-ahead from police

May Day event: Organisers expect go-ahead from police

Organisers of the May Day protest against the proposed Goods and Service Tax tomorrow expect a peaceful and smooth-sailing event.
Headlines online: April 30, 2010

Headlines online: April 30, 2010

Today's headlines were diverse but Malay dailies gave prominence to the Selangor Sultan's warning that those who do not abide by state laws are unwelcome.
Belgium bans wearing of Islamic burqa in public

Belgium bans wearing of Islamic burqa in public

Belgian lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to ban the wearing of the Islamic burqa in public, paving the way for the first clampdown of its kind in Europe.
Teen shooting: AG returns IP to cops

Teen shooting: AG returns IP to cops

UPDATED 5.20PM The attorney-general has returned the investigation papers into the police shooting of 14-year-old Aminulrasyid Amzah.
KL may be forced to disclose sub deal details

KL may be forced to disclose sub deal details

EXCLUSIVE French lawyers are all set to rope in the aid of international law to force Malaysian officials to cough up information on alleged kickbacks.
Putrajaya's Sabah poverty figures under attack

Putrajaya's Sabah poverty figures under attack

Government statistics far from reflective of real situation, laments Sabah opposition.
Zaid barking up the wrong tree

Zaid barking up the wrong tree

NONE COMMENT Does he really expect the court to order fresh elections which results in magically crowning him MP of Hulu S'gor?
Britain's Brown fails in final TV election debate

Britain's Brown fails in final TV election debate

PM Gordon Brown sought to overcome a major gaffe by trumpeting his economic record in a final TV election debate, but polls suggested he was soundly beaten by main rival David Cameron.
Tougher days ahead for both BN, Pakatan

Tougher days ahead for both BN, Pakatan

ANALYSIS The political awakening of the country continues to be a work in progress with both sides of the divide finding the going tough.
Voters' task: Keep both sides honest

Voters' task: Keep both sides honest

free 'The existing system needs to be flushed first. That is why Pakatan should be given a chance to govern and BN a chance to effect reforms.'
What's RM3 mil really worth?

What's RM3 mil really worth?

free 'No amount of money can ever buy a person's principles, soul and integrity. What is RM3 million compared to the billions that they have embezzled?'
Lost in Hulu: Lessons for Pakatan

Lost in Hulu: Lessons for Pakatan

NONE COMMENT Given the size of Hulu S'gor and national political firepower, this by-election tested Pakatan like never before.
Belgian lawmakers vote to ban wearing of burqa

Belgian lawmakers vote to ban wearing of burqa

Belgian lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Thursday to ban the wearing of the Islamic burqa in public, paving the way for the first clampdown of its kind in Europe.
NATO troops raid Afghan MP's home, kill relative

NATO troops raid Afghan MP's home, kill relative

NATO troops raided the home of a prominent Afghan lawmaker, killing a relative, police and the MP said Thursday, as the French military admitted accidentally killing civilians.
Police chief claims he was misinterpreted

Police chief claims he was misinterpreted