Archive - 23 May 2010

MACC takes documents from K'tan Forestry Dept

MACC takes documents from K'tan Forestry Dept

The department's director Abdullah Sani Shaffie declined, however, to reveal any details of the matter.

Comply with EU standards, Msian seafood producers told

Comply with EU standards, Msian seafood producers told

Malaysian sea product exporters must comply with the European Union’s (EU) food standards, says Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Rohani Karim.

PM told: Don't dodge questions over Sime Darby

PM told: Don't dodge questions over Sime Darby

Has Sime Darby’s Bakun Dam project led to cost overruns of RM1.7 billion? Will there be a RM700 million bailout package for Sime Darby?
KSSB: DAP practising double standards, says Noh

KSSB: DAP practising double standards, says Noh

'Why is the DAP keeping silent on alleged corruption when it involves a  company linked to the oppostion-ruled state government?'
Azhar an ungrateful person, says Penang CM

Azhar an ungrateful person, says Penang CM

lim guan eng dap Lim Guan Eng describes state opposition leader Azhar
Ibrahim an ungrateful person for faulting the Penang govt over flash floods at a housing project in Kuala Sungai Pinang.
K'tan Sultan's second wife claims visit to ruler denied

K'tan Sultan's second wife claims visit to ruler denied

A man who identified himself as Azahari and claiming to be an aide of the sultan said the ruler had said that he did not want to meet Elia.
Investigators scour India plane crash site

Investigators scour India plane crash site

Investigators on Sunday sifted through the charred wreckage of an Indian passenger plane that overshot the runway and plunged into a ravine, killing 158 people on board.
Suspended rep: Motion rammed through illegally

Suspended rep: Motion rammed through illegally

Suspended state rep Dominique Ng says he was singled out for punishment, despite others using terms like ‘dog, rat and monkey’.
RPK emerges from hiding in London

RPK emerges from hiding in London

NONE Fame, infamy and Scotland Yard - infamous blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin shares his ISA experience in a packed London hall. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Japan PM apologises for breaking US base vow

Japan PM apologises for breaking US base vow

Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama today apologised for breaking his election pledge to move an unpopular US military base off Okinawa, also receiving a public dressing-down from local officials.
DAP S'wak: 'For good governance, Taib has to go'

DAP S'wak: 'For good governance, Taib has to go'

‘Today Sibu, tomorrow Sarawak’ is what a gung-ho state DAP aims for in its nine-point manifesto.
Bangkok to get back to business after clean-up

Bangkok to get back to business after clean-up

Thailand's prime minister said that Bangkok would get back to business on Monday after a massive clean-up, and defended a crackdown on protest rallies that unleashed a rampage of arson and looting.
20,000 non-Muslims now full PAS members

20,000 non-Muslims now full PAS members

hadi awang pas This comes about with the formation of the PAS Supporters Wing, launched by the party president in Klang today.
Subra denies involvement in forming anti-Samy group

Subra denies involvement in forming anti-Samy group

samy vellu subramaniam The ex-MIC deputy chief says he's mulling suing Vell Paari for accusing him of being involved in GAS.

Kerdau assemblyperson in 'stable condition'

Kerdau assemblyperson in 'stable condition'

A spokesperson for the National Heart Institute says Zaharuddin Abu Kassim in now in stable condition.

Police find new human smuggling route

Police find new human smuggling route

The new human trafficking route is through Singapore's Changi airport, after 10 Afghans were found being smuggled to Indonesia.
Encroaching forest, oil palm plantations alarm villagers

Encroaching forest, oil palm plantations alarm villagers

'Now they are doing work in the jungle. After the jungle, the native customary land. After that, the whole place, and definitely our farms will go.'
Umno and Perkasa hypocrisy on football betting

Umno and Perkasa hypocrisy on football betting

Kampung Tunku ADUN has challenged the ‘champions of Islam’ to state their stand on the controversial gambling licence.
'No major crisis in MIC, party to emerge stronger'

'No major crisis in MIC, party to emerge stronger'

MIC vice-president Dr S Subramaniam says barring some problems, there is no major crisis in the party.
Karpal seeks review of coroner's 'no contempt' ruling

Karpal seeks review of coroner's 'no contempt' ruling

UPDATED 3.30PM 'The coroner’s ruling provides for an open licence for anyone to criticise witnesses for their evidence given in an ongoing trial.'
MACC to investigate Najib's RM5 mil remark

MACC to investigate Najib's RM5 mil remark

NONE UPDATED 4.50PM It has opened a file into PM's RM5 million 'let's make a deal' remark in Sibu. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Blame yourselves for defections, PKR'

'Blame yourselves for defections, PKR'

Kulim state rep Lim Soo Nee faults party leadership and insiders, as well as outside pressure conspiring to destroy the party.
A'Famosa under fire over 'drugged tiger' video

A'Famosa under fire over 'drugged tiger' video

NONE 'The tiger was just drowsy and lazy after being fed and so was being prodded by the handler to get into position.' [VIDEO INSIDE]
Kedah Pakatan 'intact', media blamed

Kedah Pakatan 'intact', media blamed

NONE At a rally in Kota Sarang Semut, four state reps reiterate their loyalty to Pakatan.
Dewan Negara not 'recycle bin for BN rejects'

Dewan Negara not 'recycle bin for BN rejects'

DAP Perak Nga slammed the loophole that allows rejected politicians into government through the back door.
Much ado over Ooi's sedition threat

Much ado over Ooi's sedition threat

your say free 'He is wrong to threaten the Penang Electromagnetic Field Protection Coalition with the Sedition Act.'
In BN, all roads lead to Umno

In BN, all roads lead to Umno

free 'But Mugilan better be aware that whatever support - direct or indirect - offered by Umno will just fade away once Samy Vellu steps down.'