Archive - 8 July 2010

Khalid still S'gor Pakatan chief as PKR close ranks

Khalid still S'gor Pakatan chief as PKR close ranks

khalid ibrahim He will remain as Pakatan state chairperson, despite stepping down as Selangor PKR chief last month.
Sibuti MP is fine, says deputy speaker

Sibuti MP is fine, says deputy speaker

Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker said that Ahmad Lai, 61, would only need to take a few days' rest to stabilise his blood pressure.
Container ship catches fire off Kuala Selangor

Container ship catches fire off Kuala Selangor

MRSC officer says the fire is under control and all 21 crew members on board the vessel are safe and have not been evacuated.
Independents deny any part in Selangor Umno roadshow

Independents deny any part in Selangor Umno roadshow

Zahrain and Zulkifli deny they have been roped in to help topple Pakatan's administration in the state.
Speaker: Najib and Yen Yen off the hook

Speaker: Najib and Yen Yen off the hook

Parliament speaker rejects motions to refer the premier and Tourism Minister to the rights and privileges committee for misleading the House.
Navy will answer alleged second breakdown of sub

Navy will answer alleged second breakdown of sub

Malaysia's first submarine that embarrassed the nation for failing to dive earlier this year, is said to be back in the repair dock.
And now, Harakah faces suspension

And now, Harakah faces suspension

But it vows to continue publishing despite its permit expiring yesterday.
Cronyism continues under PM Najib

Cronyism continues under PM Najib

The sport-betting saga is a sharp reminder of how deeply entrenched the crony culture is in Malaysia and how little it has changed under Najib.
Confusion abounds in S'gor local councils

Confusion abounds in S'gor local councils

The swearing-in ceremonies for two local councils were cancelled at the last minute today and confusion reigns over the new advisory council.
The law will rule on publishing permits

The law will rule on publishing permits

Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says his ministry will go by the law in taking action against PKR's Suara Keadilan if it prints without a permit.
'Incompetent finance minister' blamed for mix-up

'Incompetent finance minister' blamed for mix-up

Sports betting issue continues to generate heat.
Mindef: French lawyers did not contact us

Mindef: French lawyers did not contact us

The Defence Ministry has not received any official request from those involved in the probe on a French defence company over illegal kickbacks.
M'sia may face double-dip recession: Mahathir

M'sia may face double-dip recession: Mahathir

Malaysia may slip into a double-dip recession if European countries face a similar slowdown.
RM10,000 fine for failing to act against sexual harassment

RM10,000 fine for failing to act against sexual harassment

Employers who failed to act on sexual harassment complaints, including investigate and submit the report to the Manpower director-general, are liable to a maximum fine of RM10,000.
Magazine warned over gay movie poster

Magazine warned over gay movie poster

NONE A movie poster depicting Leslie Cheung and Tony Leung in a half-naked clinch drew the ire of the Home Ministry.
Groups prepare suggestions ahead of roundtable on UPSR, PMR

Groups prepare suggestions ahead of roundtable on UPSR, PMR

Opinions are mixed over the proposal to abolish the UPSR and PMR examinations.
SC probe: Star, editor withdraw leave application

SC probe: Star, editor withdraw leave application

Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Mohd Zawawi Salleh granted the withdrawal application with no order as to legal costs.
VCDs on Klang GAS ruckus to be distributed

VCDs on Klang GAS ruckus to be distributed

Klang ruckus recording to be distributed to MIC committee members and to members of the public.
Substantiate rape allegations, says DCM Jabu

Substantiate rape allegations, says DCM Jabu

'We are open. Give us the proof... we will investigate,' he said.
Indian student scholarships: King's help sought

Indian student scholarships: King's help sought

HRP, upset at brilliant Indian students being ignored for scholarships and higher education, is taking the issue to the highest level.
Concerns over fatal shooting in exco's house

Concerns over fatal shooting in exco's house

Pakatan MPs ask whether sudden jumps in shooting deaths in 2008 and 2009 were due to police brutality or violent criminals.
Tharmendran released after family posts RM50,000 bail

Tharmendran released after family posts RM50,000 bail

The Air Force sergeant’s mother pawns her jewellery to raise RM20,000 of the amount.
PM expected to visit Penan settlements

PM expected to visit Penan settlements

Najib is expected to make a full-day working visit to four Penan villages.
MP seeks royal panel on Penan abuse

MP seeks royal panel on Penan abuse

The government needs to tackle this issue or Malaysia will be seen as a ‘pariah' in the eyes of the international community.
Sports betting confusion blamed on 'glitch'

Sports betting confusion blamed on 'glitch'

The foul-up was simply due to the lack of thorough checking by Finance Ministry parliamentary officers, says Donald Lim.
Suhakam palace probe: PWD to decide

Suhakam palace probe: PWD to decide

NONE The human rights body moves into another phase of bureaucracy as it gears up to probe allegations of unpaid foreign workers.
One-minute silence for Teoh on July 16

One-minute silence for Teoh on July 16

UPDATED 4.20PM Kota Alam Shah rep M Manoharan calls on Malaysians to observe a one-minute silence on July 16 to mark TBH's death anniversary.
Past politicians equally guilty for their indifference

Past politicians equally guilty for their indifference

Ensure children on motorbikes wear helmets too

Ensure children on motorbikes wear helmets too

Justice delayed in Johor police shootings

Justice delayed in Johor police shootings

NONE A group of 26 organisations from Johor wants the Prime Minister to take action over two fatal police shootings. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Women's ministry to 'study' Penan report

Women's ministry to 'study' Penan report

Its minister maintains that the government takes a serious view of the issue to the extent of drawing it to the attention of the cabinet.
Senator flayed over Jelutong eviction accusations

Senator flayed over Jelutong eviction accusations

Two Penang municipal councillors say a senator is wrong in accusing them of masterminding mega projects in Jelutong.
Harakah perplexed over 'show-cause letter' report

Harakah perplexed over 'show-cause letter' report

UPDATED 4PM PAS organ Harakah has expressed surprise over a news report which claims that they have been served a show-cause letter.
Carrefour denies store closures in M'sia

Carrefour denies store closures in M'sia

The French supermarket giant denied that its stores in Malaysia and Singapore will close following reports that it would shut down its Southeast Asian outlets.
Felda: Ahmad prefers dialogue to debate

Felda: Ahmad prefers dialogue to debate

UPDATED 2.21 PM The National Children of Felda Settlers' Association is challenging him to a debate over the alleged misappropriation of Felda funds.

DAP targets new voters among heritage city visitors

DAP targets new voters among heritage city visitors

The party is on an aggressive campaign to garner more voters for the coming general election, speculated to be held next year.
Debate on Rosmah rejected, MP resubmits motion

Debate on Rosmah rejected, MP resubmits motion

NONE Parliament says no to Bakri MP's call for a debate to discuss whether the PM's wife financed PI Bala's stay in London.
NGO councillors question need for advisory council

NGO councillors question need for advisory council

Selangor’s new local government advisory council drew flak among NGO councillors as they claimed it will serve as another layer of bureaucracy.
Little red dots and blind spots

Little red dots and blind spots

'We might just as well pardon poor Indians for living.'
Headlines online: July 8, 2010

Headlines online: July 8, 2010

The Sibuti MP being rushed to hospital after having difficulty in breathing at a durian feast at Parliament was one of the top items today.

SUPP at the crossroads

SUPP at the crossroads

NONE COMMENT Its leaders are said to be distancing themselves from CM Taib Mahmud and considering taking the party out of BN.
Suhakam concerned over publication bans

Suhakam concerned over publication bans

It considers the Home Ministry's recent actions against several publications as infringements of freedom of speech, expression and information.
Israel PM offers settlement talks if peace talks resume

Israel PM offers settlement talks if peace talks resume

Benjamin Netanyahu pledged that the future of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank would be among the first issues to be negotiated if the Palestinians resume direct peace talks.
Private eye disappointed over cancelled trip

Private eye disappointed over cancelled trip

Former private investigator expressed disappointment over the cancellation of a proposed trip by MACC officers to record his statement in London.
'Umno, don't play the black-hooded hero'

'Umno, don't play the black-hooded hero'

Penang Pakatan accuses the opposition party of sowing seeds of disunity among the Malay community to hide its own mess.
US accuses top Al-Qaeda leaders in NY bomb plot

US accuses top Al-Qaeda leaders in NY bomb plot

US prosecutors named top Al-Qaeda leaders in an alleged attempt to bomb New York's subway, saying their failed plot was part of a Pakistan-based campaign against US and British cities.
A conspiracy or just a grisly murder?

A conspiracy or just a grisly murder?

free 'So deep is the web of conspiracy that neither the judiciary nor the enforcement agency even dare...'
Who's calling the shots - Najib or Ascot Sports?

Who's calling the shots - Najib or Ascot Sports?

NONE free 'If the government is calling the shots, why is Prime Minister Najib twisting and turning his facts?'
Monuments to feed our leaders' egos

Monuments to feed our leaders' egos

NONE free 'It wasn't for historical purposes nor tourist attraction when these buildings were conceived.'
French court orders more jail time for Noriega

French court orders more jail time for Noriega

A French court convicted Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega of laundering drug money Wednesday and handed down a seven- year sentence, jailing him again after two decades in a US prison.
Khalid denies critics dropped as local councillors

Khalid denies critics dropped as local councillors

The Selangor MB denies allegations that councillors critical of his administration have been dropped from the new term.