Archive - 19 June 2010

Police report lodged against K'tan sultan's second wife

Police report lodged against K'tan sultan's second wife

She had allegedly created a ruckus in the palace compound in her attempt to visit her husband last May 23.
No three months' notice for GE, PM tells Nik Aziz

No three months' notice for GE, PM tells Nik Aziz

Najib Razak said today it has neither been a practice nor was it a constitutional provision to give up to three months' notice before a general election to enable contesting political parties to prepare themselves.
Gov't appeals against Karpal's sedition acquittal

Gov't appeals against Karpal's sedition acquittal

karpal singh The government has filed an appeal in the Court of Appeal against the acquittal of DAP leader Karpal Singh for allegedly uttering seditious words against the Perak sultan.
Why political parties refuse to reform

Why political parties refuse to reform

‘We live in a country in which almost no one ever gets nabbed for corruption. In China, those found guilty are shot,’ says Razaleigh.
Dengkil Orang Asli protest private development

Dengkil Orang Asli protest private development

orang asli protest dengkil land A housing developer has shown up at their land claiming ownership, but has yet to produce proof.
Umno info chief: Malays should change mindset

Umno info chief: Malays should change mindset

Ahmad Maslan also says government need not heed PAS’s call to give parties more time to prepare for the next GE.
Ku Li on corruption and Exocet missiles

Ku Li on corruption and Exocet missiles

'We loved Exocet missiles. As minister, I had to sign each time the military fired an Exocet missile for testing. Every time, we test fired one of them, RM2 million literally went out with a bang.'
PM pooh poohs charges of Felda mismanagement

PM pooh poohs charges of Felda mismanagement

Billions down the drain but allegations are just pushed aside, as the hot seat turns to other urgent matters apparently demanding more attention.
Kedah Umno to act against non-performing leaders

Kedah Umno to act against non-performing leaders

Kedah Umno deputy liaison chief also calls on the government not to legalise football betting.
DPM tells BN component parties to buck up

DPM tells BN component parties to buck up

Muhyiddin calls on component parties to improve BN’s image because ‘the public are now knowledgeable and well informed.’
Going nuclear: 'Need to decide now, not later'

Going nuclear: 'Need to decide now, not later'

nuclear power plant This is because it would take a long time for such facilities to be developed, says Energy Minister Peter Chin.
KJ challenges Anwar to show proof by Monday

KJ challenges Anwar to show proof by Monday

He has to show evidence to back his claim that former PKR MPs have been enticed with RM2 million each to become independents.
10MP growth target  'wishful thinking'

10MP growth target 'wishful thinking'

Just going down the road travelled before is not going to bring much cheer to the country’s economy, as the rich continue to get richer and the poor get poorer.

Najib offers 'free advice' to PPP at party AGM

Najib offers 'free advice' to PPP at party AGM

Prime Minister Najib Razak has urged PPP to stop harping on their internal feud and to buck up ahead of the next general election.
Najib urges Burma seek 'reconciliation'

Najib urges Burma seek 'reconciliation'

Prime Minister Najib Razak marked the 65th birthday of Burma's jailed opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi by calling on her country's military junta to embrace democracy.
Snag in building RM1.7 bil futsal courts nationwide

Snag in building RM1.7 bil futsal courts nationwide

Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Razali Ibrahim said the problem was due to acquiring sites in opposition-held states.
Jui Meng to return third Johor medal

Jui Meng to return third Johor medal

NONE UPDATED 2.45PM The former health minister is asked to return another Johor title after being stripped of two datukships. [VIDEO INSIDE]
The robotic Malaysian in the 'Allah' row

The robotic Malaysian in the 'Allah' row

COMMENT If the majority rules that non-Muslims cannot use ‘Allah’, the minority must respect this ruling - might is right, might makes right.
Death row case: Minister to meet Yong's lawyer

Death row case: Minister to meet Yong's lawyer

Lawyer says Singapore's rejection of the clemency appeal for the 22-year-old Malaysian is 'illegal and flawed'.

PPP backs Najib on legalised sports betting

PPP backs Najib on legalised sports betting

kayveas UPDATED 3.45pm Kayveas has come out to support the PM on the government's 'intention' to legalise sports betting.
Jeffrey takes Hisham to task on MyKad claim

Jeffrey takes Hisham to task on MyKad claim

mykad malaysia identity card malaysia ic Was the home minister lying when he denied in Parliament that the NRD issued MyKads to Sabah illegal immigrants?
Suu Kyi marks 65th birthday under house arrest

Suu Kyi marks 65th birthday under house arrest

Burma democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi is spending her 65th birthday Saturday under house arrest as activists hold protests around the globe and world leaders call for the junta to free her.
Battered BP boss relinquishes duties on US oil spill

Battered BP boss relinquishes duties on US oil spill

Embattled BP boss Tony Hayward handed off the daily management of the Gulf of Mexico spill, as the British energy firm was assailed by its partner for "reckless" conduct.
Sports betting licence slipping out of Vincent Tan's hands?

Sports betting licence slipping out of Vincent Tan's hands?

People's power appears to have played a hand in the issue with strong indications that it may receive the thumbs down from the PM.
Batu by-election could be 'blessing in disguise'

Batu by-election could be 'blessing in disguise'

NONE free Pakatan is certain to win the Batu by-election if called; that will expose the lie that Najib's popularity is at a high.
Sodomy II: What's there to hide?

Sodomy II: What's there to hide?

your say free 'If the prosecutors and the judge have the real evidence, release the HKL doctors' reports to the defence. What are you afraid of?'
South Africa on hooligan watch for England match

South Africa on hooligan watch for England match

South African police went on hooligan alert today as tens of thousands of England football fans poured into Cape Town stadium and took over seafront bars for a World Cup showdown with Algeria.