Archive - 31 May 2010

UN Security Council urged to censure Israel

UPDATED 12.57AM Malaysia is urging the United Nations Security Council to censure the Israeli regime over the attack.

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Oil spill affects tourist resort

The oil spill had resulted in the cancellation of more than half of the bookings for the 19 rooms at the resort.

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Lost jet engines: 'Measures in place to prevent recurrence'

Weaknesses in the administrative system of the air force that led to the lost jet engines saga have been identified and initiative has been taken to prevent its recurrence, says air force chief.

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NSTP pays healer RM100,000 in out-of-court settlement

Sarah Bee Mohd Kassim, a well-known healer in Indonesia and Malaysia, had filed the defamation suit against NSTP in 2006.

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Umno's Titiwangsa chief steps down: report

Former deputy health minister Suleiman Mohamed has stepped down from the post he held for 23 years.

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Proton Holdings confirms changes to board composition

The recent resignations of Kadir Kassim, 69, and Oh Kim Sun, 61, were personal decisions and the company says it respects their wishes.

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An attack against humanity, says envoy

'The world has the responsibility to punish Israel for this criminal act and Israel cannot be treated as if it is above the law.'

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AirAsia says profits up in Q1, optimistic for year

'We are looking up good for the second quarter and very strong for third quarter,' says its CEO Tony Fernandes.

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BN, Pakatan leaders blast Israeli attack

The Israeli strike against a Gaza aid flotilla draws fire from both sides of the political divide.

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Up to 19 dead, mostly Turkish nationals

Israeli naval forces stormed a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters before dawn on Monday, killing up to 19 pro-Palestinian activists, most of them reportedly Turkish nationals.

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Smoking ban extended to private sector offices

The ministry has decided to enforce 'no smoking' ban at works places and offices in the private sector that are installed with central air-conditioning systems.

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'Umno ignoring Kuala Nerang rep quit rumours'

Syed Sobri is said to be unhappy that Umno is not paying attention to his problems in the state.

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Pairin wants KPI on illegal immigrant action plan

The PBS president wants Putrajaya to enforce Key Performance Indicators and have them up for public scrutiny.

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UM asked to explain talk on Barry Wain's book

The ministry had directed UM to prepare a comprehensive report on the forum as it was inappropriate and aimed at destroying credibility of a statesman.

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Back 'kidnapped' claim or face legal action, Mugilan told

“It is easy to issue statements, but where are the facts to back them up?” asked MIC Youth chief T Mohan.

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'UKM 4' bid to thwart disciplinary action

UPDATED 7.09PM Four UKM students are seeking an injunction on the displinary hearing against them for allegedly campaigning during the Hulu Selangor by-election.

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Kg Baru: 40% for non-Malays not final

The government would hear feedback and views of land owners before making any decision, said federal territories minister.

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At least 10 dead, mostly Turkish nationals

Israeli naval forces stormed a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters before dawn today, killing at least 10 pro-Palestinian activists.

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MCA Youth chief: Malay Consultative Council 'primitive'

The MCA youth leader says 'heaping the blame on others for looting country's wealth is self-defeatist and seditious'.

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12 M'sians on ship attacked by Israelis

UPDATED 2.21AM The is still no confirmation on the fate of the Malaysians on board.

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Controversial treehouse cafe torn down

Finally, Do Re Mi treehouse cafe in Tanjung Bungah was demolished by the Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) today.

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'Ridiculous to say M'sia will go bankrupt'

An Umno supreme council member says it is "ridiculous to subscribe to a formula" that Malaysia will be condemned to bankruptcy.

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M'sians launch monthly anti-ISA watch in London

The colourful protest in front of the Malaysian Tourism Office in Trafalgar Square will be a regular affair.

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Star witness denies mosque oath politically linked

SODOMY II Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan denies suggestions that his oath in a mosque was timed specifically to embarrass Anwar Ibrahim before the Permatang Pauh by-election.

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Anwar has alibi against sodomy charges: Karpal

SODOMY II Anwar and the people he was meeting with were 'at the opposite unit' to the one where Saiful had testified.

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No sugar price hike, stop speculating

There will be no sugar price increase tomorrow and domestic trade minister wants consumers to stop speculating about it.

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Saiful: Najib said he couldn't do anything

SODOMY II Then DPM Najib considered the sodomy allegation a ‘personal’ matter, says Saiful.

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Evolving From Gertak to Gelak

We should go for laughter rather than threats.

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Subsidies: Gov't not being sincere

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Malaysia has many similarities with Greece

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MCA leaders must teach Samy Vellu

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Bishop, what is the message being sent out?

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BN church grants: 'Receiver is slave to the giver'

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BN's shock therapy

The decision on subsidy cuts amounts to socialism for the rich and free market misery for the poor.

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Sand scandal: Kapar MP reveals 'witness'

UPDATED 4PM The contractor backs S Manikavasagam’s assertion that a state-owned company is involved with illegal sand mining in Selangor.

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Headlines online May 31, 2010

All major English and Malay dailies today highlights the GAS protests against S Samy Vellu and his action of removing current secretary-general S Murugessan.

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Commandos descend from helicopters

At least two M'sian activists are believed to be in the aid flotilla in which 10 activists have been shot by Israeli commandos.

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Speaker cornered

COMMENT Singapore's online community buzzing over Vincent Cheng's detention.

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PKR congress falls short of revelations

PKR CONGRESS ANALYSIS There were plenty of brickbats at the PKR congress but no explosive exposés.

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Guan Eng's blooper in Sibu

The DAP secretary-general was unaware of the ‘going rate' for payments to longhouse residents, claims an observer.

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Young people blurring borders

Incorporating young people into the task of fostering understanding between people of various cultural and religious backgrounds is one of the four priority areas of the Alliance of Civilisations.

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Has the budget deficit becomes unsustainable?

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Subsidies - don't ignore public's voice

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Penang developers forcing condo owners to renovate

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M'sia's imminent bankruptcy a blessing in disguise

COMMENT Let the country slide into bankruptcy so that we will be rid once and for all, the riff-raff from our politics.

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Khairy fails to set aside RM100m suit by Anwar

UPDATED 8.32PM The Umno Youth chief is appealing the decision, however, as he believes he has a strong case to set aside the judgment that was entered.

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Storm Agatha kills 90 in Central America

The first tropical storm of the season in the Americas has left at least 90 people dead in Central America amid flash floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains, officials said Sunday.

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Court adjourns, condo visit tomorrow

LIVE REPORTS UPDATED 2.55PM Trial resumes with the defence ending its cross-examination of Saiful but could recall him later. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Both PKR and Umno let slip a great chance

COMMENT Both were under pressure to blur progressive stances but instead of holding fast, they opted to waver.

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Expect Samy to be the last man standing

free 'All MIC leaders should open their mouth and get sacked until the last remaining member is Samy Vellu.'

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US reassured Israeli PM ahead of NPT deal

Israel's prime minister was given "unequivocal assurances" from US President Barack Obama that a UN accord agreeing to talks on a nuclear weapons-free Mideast would not endanger the Jewish state, a senior Israeli official said Sunday.

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Umno has failed the Malays

free 'Doing something the same over and over again, and expecting different results is total madness (Albert Einstein).'

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British coalition rocked after minister quits over expenses

Britain's new coalition government was dealing with its first significant setback on Sunday after David Laws, a high-profile finance minister, quit over his expenses claims.

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