Archive - 2 July 2010

First century iron industry site found in Kedah

First century iron industry site found in Kedah

The discovery of an iron industry site in Jeniang, Kedah, believed to be built during the era of Kedah Tua (Government of Old Kedah), is new proof that the country's early population were economically advanced and had ventured into the iron industry.
MPs barred entry to palace construction site

MPs barred entry to palace construction site

A group led by two MPs intended to meet workers who had complained of bad working conditions. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Obama nominates Paul W Jones as new envoy to M'sia

Obama nominates Paul W Jones as new envoy to M'sia

United States President Barack Obama today announced his intention to nominate Paul W.Jones as the country’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Malaysia.
Mukhriz: Better for PAS to work with Umno than DAP

Mukhriz: Better for PAS to work with Umno than DAP

The quarrel between Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat from PAS and DAP’s Karpal Singh, two leaders in the opposition pact, shows how fragile the partnership is with the parties having conflicting principles and ideologies.
Criminal who shot dead accomplice killed in Bukit Tunku

Criminal who shot dead accomplice killed in Bukit Tunku

A criminal who shot dead his injured accomplice in a robbery at a goldsmith shop at Plaza OUG, Puchong, last April, was shot dead by police at Bukit Tunku in Kuala Lumpur today.
Penang crime index drops during 'Ops Bayan'

Penang crime index drops during 'Ops Bayan'

The crime index in crime hotspots in Penang recorded a drop for the first 44 days of ‘Ops Bayan’.
Suara Perkasa editors called up

Suara Perkasa editors called up

UPDATED 7.45PM Malay rights group Perkasa’s official organ has landed in hot soup barely a day after its maiden issue hit the streets.
My 'Zionist' statement not anti-semitic, says Anwar

My 'Zionist' statement not anti-semitic, says Anwar

He accuses BN of twisting his statements on Israeli aggression against Palestine and on Apco.
New voters ratio 2:1, not 1:40, says EC chief

New voters ratio 2:1, not 1:40, says EC chief

NONE EXCLUSIVE But when pressed, the EC chief says Umno Youth’s claim could be based on a monthly statistic rather than the complete numbers.
Check your facts on Murum dam, Masing tells Suhakam

Check your facts on Murum dam, Masing tells Suhakam

Sarawak has denied claims that it has not done enough to consult the local communities affected by the Murum Dam resettlement scheme.
Anti-sports betting 'victory parade' on smaller scale

Anti-sports betting 'victory parade' on smaller scale

Although the wildfire enthusiasm has dampened down, there is still cause for celebrating the successful show of people's power.
Najib's promised reforms: Doubts remain

Najib's promised reforms: Doubts remain

najib and rm 60 billion stimulus package Many of the reforms will have to wait until he secures a strong win in the next GE.
'BN misusing agencies to topple S'gor gov't'

'BN misusing agencies to topple S'gor gov't'

PRBBC chairperson Azmin Ali alleges that MACC's probe of two PR reps regarding sand mining deals, is politically motivated.
Criminal who 'cheated' death: Decision on July 8

Criminal who 'cheated' death: Decision on July 8

The Sessions Court here fixed July 8 to deliver the judgment in the case of a KLH attendant and two others charged with forging the death certificate of wanted criminal Michael Soosai.
Taib's property empire: FBI among tenants?

Taib's property empire: FBI among tenants?

A website has alleged that the Seattle FBI headquarters rests in a building owned by companies linked to the Sarawak chief minister.
No police permit for weekend GAS rally

No police permit for weekend GAS rally

No permit has been issued by the police for any gathering at Dewan Hamzah in Klang on Sunday.
DAP not behind senior citizens heckling Gerakan

DAP not behind senior citizens heckling Gerakan

NONE Retirees at the Esplanade lash out at Kedah Gerakan secretary Tang Hing Lye for accusing them of being DAP members.
Housewife can cite IGP for contempt: Court

Housewife can cite IGP for contempt: Court

Lim Mui Cheng can initiate contempt proceedings against police chief for refusing to comply with court's order for her release.
Keshvinder: I wasn't offered cash

Keshvinder: I wasn't offered cash

keshvinder singh The Malim Nawar rep denies he was offered money to quit DAP but left because he was unhappy with the party.
Sex education like teaching theft: Nik Aziz

Sex education like teaching theft: Nik Aziz

pas nik aziz The Kelantan MB disagrees with the move to teach sex education in schools. 

Kit Siang: What about the other 'Suara'?

Kit Siang: What about the other 'Suara'?

While Suara Keadilan is suspended for questioning the government, Malay rights group Perkasa’s organ Suara Perkasa appears to have been given immunity.
Umno-connected firm big winner of Felda contracts?

Umno-connected firm big winner of Felda contracts?

But the firm denies doing anything wrong, saying that most likely they were rehired because they are good at what they do.
State rep in row with cop during Penang protest

State rep in row with cop during Penang protest

It takes place inside the General Post Office, during a session organised by DAP's Ng Wei Aik.
Sabah wants Putrajaya's help on business woes

Sabah wants Putrajaya's help on business woes

Another warning shot across the bow for Putrajaya on the success or failure of 1Malaysia and economic welfare of East Malaysia.
MIC wings to pass resolution backing Samy

MIC wings to pass resolution backing Samy

MIC's four wings are expected to pass a resolution supporting embattled party president S Samy Vellu’s transition plan.
Philippines leader sets example, gets stuck in traffic

Philippines leader sets example, gets stuck in traffic

New Philippine President Benigno Aquino may already be rueing his inaugural pledge to suffer Manila's congested roads alongside his compatriots, after his limousine got stuck in traffic on Friday.
'I have the extra money, so take this RM500,000'

'I have the extra money, so take this RM500,000'

End modern-day slavery in our homes

End modern-day slavery in our homes

All that the doctor needs is love

All that the doctor needs is love

A drop of ink spoils a whole glass of milk.
Orang Asli in the dark over land policy amendments

Orang Asli in the dark over land policy amendments

orang asli sagong tasi case 130605 They may lose more than 80% of their ancestral land if amendments to the Aboriginal Peoples Act are passed. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Land, education for young Orang Asli

Land, education for young Orang Asli

To upgrade the lives of the Orang Asli, the government has to focus its efforts in providing land and education under the 10MP.
Headlines online: July 02, 2010

Headlines online: July 02, 2010

PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim’s ‘hypocrisy’ on anti-Zionism and Suara Keadilan being sued for RM200 million are some of the highlights in today’s news.
Bail reduction hearing put off to next Tuesday

Bail reduction hearing put off to next Tuesday

NONE UPDATED 2.59PM The man allegedly involved in the theft of two jet engines wants his hefty bail slashed to RM20,000.
Gov't wins stay order on water concession ruling

Gov't wins stay order on water concession ruling

UPDATED 2.05PM It no longer needs to meet the Monday deadline to reveal all in water concession deal and audit report, pending the appeal.
Plea on education to be sent to the King

Plea on education to be sent to the King

Human Rights Party ticks off Najib for not responding to its four-point memorandum. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Hit TV talent show stars Muslim scholars

Hit TV talent show stars Muslim scholars

NONE Like stars of smash-hit TV talent shows around the world, the eight young men draw adoring fans and dreams of marriage.
Home Ministry suspends Suara Keadilan's permit

Home Ministry suspends Suara Keadilan's permit

UPDATED 1.32PM The Home Ministry yesterday suspended PKR organ Suara Keadilan 's publishing permit for running foul of the Printing Presses and Publication Act (PPPA).
Crucial to know the difference

Crucial to know the difference

NONE COMMENT Anwar is comfortable with being anti-Zionist, which is not the same thing as being anti-Semitic.
Obama signs toughest-ever US sanctions on Iran

Obama signs toughest-ever US sanctions on Iran

President Barack Obama signed into law the toughest ever US sanctions on Iran, which he said would strike at Tehran's capacity to finance its nuclear program and deepen its isolation.

MACC couriers to London its questions for PI Bala

MACC couriers to London its questions for PI Bala

NONE UPDATED 7.40PM The private investigator's lawyers are meeting up with him, but the MAAC wants Balasubramaniam to answer its questions by way of an affidavit.
Politicians all chameleons - some ordinary, others extraordinary

Politicians all chameleons - some ordinary, others extraordinary

free 'So what is the difference between Najib and Anwar in the matter of Malaysia-US relations and Palestine?'
Second controversial submarine arrives

Second controversial submarine arrives

NONE KD Tun Razak , the second of the Royal Malaysian Navy's two Scorpene subs, entered national waters yesterday.
'Proper procedure' for an improper deal

'Proper procedure' for an improper deal

your say free 'If ‘proper procedure' can cause the country to lose RM570 million, then obviously something is not proper.'
Tourist's shooting revives S.Africa crime fears at World Cup

Tourist's shooting revives S.Africa crime fears at World Cup

The shooting of an American backpacker revived crime worries at the World Cup, but organisers insisted Thursday that the tournament remains on track on the eve of the quarter-finals.
Defiant Iran 'more determined' on nuclear drive

Defiant Iran 'more determined' on nuclear drive

A defiant Iran said on Thursday it has told UN Security Council members that new sanctions will not affect its nuclear programme, prompting France to say Tehran was not heading in the right direction.