Archive - 20 May 2010

Musa promises 'thorough probe' on Sime Darby

Musa promises 'thorough probe' on Sime Darby

UPDATED 9.30PM But the Sime Darby chairperson remained mum over details of the probe into the company’s cost overrun.
PAS protest nationwide over gaming licence

PAS protest nationwide over gaming licence

The Islamic party will mobilise thousands of its supporter across five states tomorrow.
Absolutely no entry  for suspended PKR rep

Absolutely no entry for suspended PKR rep

Dominique Ng took a boat to get to the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly after being halted at a roadblock, but was locked out anyway.
Nizar furious with 'slanderous' report

Nizar furious with 'slanderous' report

The PAS state deputy commissioner has slapped Sinar Harian with a ultimatum to retract a front-page story.
MIC deputy Youth chief sacked

MIC deputy Youth chief sacked

Challenging Samy Vellu to debate on his performance gets Mugilan summarily dismissed from the party.
Author: I didn't fool the 'maverick'

Author: I didn't fool the 'maverick'

NONE EXCLUSIVE Barry Wain said suggestions that he had tricked a 'consummate politician' like Mahathir about his intentions over three interviews were nothing short of a compliment.
DAP seeks to remove EC deputy head

DAP seeks to remove EC deputy head

Party unhappy with Wan Ahmad Wan Omar's ‘unprofessional' comments blaming it for delay in Sibu polls postal votes counting.
Malay special position 'hijacked' by British

Malay special position 'hijacked' by British

No chance of Arqam being revived: Muhyiddin

No chance of Arqam being revived: Muhyiddin

NONE The government will be monitoring closely Al-Arqam-type activities to ensure the banned organisation is not revived, said deputy PM.
Competitiveness: Don't celebrate just yet

Competitiveness: Don't celebrate just yet

Return Merotai seat or BN may lose: Umno

Return Merotai seat or BN may lose: Umno

Kalabakan Umno division is asking that the party and BN leadership return the Merotai state seat to Umno.
Mugilan dares Samy to debate

Mugilan dares Samy to debate

The war of words between Youth deputy chief V Mugilan and MIC president S Samy Vellu continues today with a challenge to debate on Sunday.
'Ngap Sayot' battle cry not for Pakatan, says ex-coach

'Ngap Sayot' battle cry not for Pakatan, says ex-coach

'The term should never be used as a political slogan. I am shocked,' said Awang Mahyan who popularised the phrase.
Anwar's stay application to be heard tomorrow

Anwar's stay application to be heard tomorrow

Anwar wants his appeal to get complainant Saiful's statements to the police to be heard first before sodomy trial continues.
Aminul's family claims police cover-up

Aminul's family claims police cover-up

NONE UPDATED 8PM The family is crying foul over what they claim is an attempt to cover-up the truth. [VIDEO INSIDE]
High time Samy did the right thing

High time Samy did the right thing

COMMENT Despite his self-confessed fascination with the number 8, the MIC president's retirement date should be along the lines of sooner than later.
Court allows second wife to visit sultan

Court allows second wife to visit sultan

The Kota Bharu court has allowed Elia Suhana Ahmad to visit her husband, Tuanku Ismail Petra, as decided by the syariah court in Feb.
Panel to study firearm rules in other countries

Panel to study firearm rules in other countries

Among the aspects to be studied were the standard operating procedures used by Australian police and the guidelines issued by the UN.
Bala still waiting to meet MACC

Bala still waiting to meet MACC

p balasubramaniam private investigator altantuya murder case He is still waiting to be interviewed by MACC and reiterated he was 'ready, willing and able to do so'.
Halt mushrooming of medical schools

Halt mushrooming of medical schools

Gerakan: Licence to cure can become licence to kill if problems of undertrained graduates not resolved swiftly.
Sime Darby must find cause of RM1b losses, says PM

Sime Darby must find cause of RM1b losses, says PM

Sime Darby Bhd should determine the cause of its RM964 million losses first before the issue of responsibility, said Prime Minister Najib Razak.
PM's lips sealed on sports betting, Perkasa

PM's lips sealed on sports betting, Perkasa

najib utusan malaysia ground breaking 200510 He declined to comment on the government decision to legalise sports betting and whether the loss of Sibu was due to Perkasa.
Najib raps Utusan: Not too much sensationalism, please

Najib raps Utusan: Not too much sensationalism, please

Najib says a little bit of sensational news involving famous people is okay but the thrust should be towards developing a knowledgeable society.

 

Headlines online May 20, 2010

Headlines online May 20, 2010

The Thai military's strike on an anti-government protest encampment in Bangkok was the focus of newpapers today.
Private eye Bala awaits MACC's response

Private eye Bala awaits MACC's response

PKR deputy leader sues Utusan for RM10m

PKR deputy leader sues Utusan for RM10m

UPDATED 2.07PM Syed Husin says an article claiming that he was paid RM500,000 by Anwar to disband PRM and join PKR is defamatory.
Federal Court: MACC can interrogate witnesses after office hours

Federal Court: MACC can interrogate witnesses after office hours

UPDATED 2.35PM The Federal Court today declared that witnesses can be interrogated by the MACC beyond office hours.
Anwar had a lot to explain

Anwar had a lot to explain

NONE Anwar visits his parliamentary constituency in Permatang Pauh to clarify issues facing himself, his party and Pakatan.
Obama's silence over Sodomy II draws flak

Obama's silence over Sodomy II draws flak

NONE A leading Washington newspaper lambasts the Obama administration for its deafening silence over Sodomy II.
Teoh inquest to hear application for video link

Teoh inquest to hear application for video link

UPDATED 2.47PM The court was told that Thai pathologist Dr Pornthip was prepared to testify through a video link. [VIDEO INSIDE]
IGP: Operating procedure can be made public

IGP: Operating procedure can be made public

Police can reveal their Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to the public so that they would be able to understand duties of the police.
Raise penalty for unauthorised polygamy

Raise penalty for unauthorised polygamy

The consensus is that the prevailing circumstances demand revision of the law to stop its abuse and disrespect among certain quarters.
Thai troops hunt militants as Bangkok smoulders

Thai troops hunt militants as Bangkok smoulders

NONE A bruised Bangkok awoke today to scenes of burned out and looted buildings in the wake of a deadly army assault on protesters.
The 'brave' youth of MIC

The 'brave' youth of MIC

NONE free 'If Samy goes, are we assured that the next guy who helms is going to lead the community in a dignified manner?'
Bung Moktar: 'Charity begins at home'

Bung Moktar: 'Charity begins at home'

NONE free 'If Bung can cheat on his wife, he can do the same with the rakyat too'
Taliban attack biggest NATO base

Taliban attack biggest NATO base

An audacious gun, grenade and suicide attack on the largest NATO base in Afghanistan sparked hours of battles Wednesday, killing an American contract worker and 10 militants.
Arson, looting in Bangkok after protest crackdown

Arson, looting in Bangkok after protest crackdown

Enraged protesters went on a rampage of arson and looting Wednesday in Bangkok, where fire engulfed major buildings including the stock exchange after a deadly army assault on an anti-government rally.