Archive - 15 August 2010

Four cops beat me up, claims youth

Four cops beat me up, claims youth

Mohd Asri Ismail, 18, said the incident occurred as he was refuelling his motorcycle at a petrol kiosk at about 12.30am on Wednesday.
Malay NGO rejects open tender proposal

Malay NGO rejects open tender proposal

The Malay rights group claimed the move could erode "the little remaining assets owned the Malays and Bumiputera."
Rakyat fed up with Umno infighting

Rakyat fed up with Umno infighting

Hishammuddin Hussein said political bickering within the party should stop and focus should be given to efforts at developing the country.
Don: Chinese leaders should explain census' importance

Don: Chinese leaders should explain census' importance

Universiti Malaya historian Khoo Kay Kim urged Chinese leaders to explain the purpose and importance of the national census.
Ampang councillor nabbed over restaurant attack

Ampang councillor nabbed over restaurant attack

According to the police, a machete was found in the vehicle belonging to a Ampang municipal councillor.
Bumiputera leaders see red over new name for Sibu

Bumiputera leaders see red over new name for Sibu

Bumiputera community leaders are not happy over a plan by the United Chinese Association here to seek a new Chinese name for the town.
5,000 turn violent over worker's death in JB

5,000 turn violent over worker's death in JB

Foreign workers from an electronics factory turn violent in a seven-hour standoff over alleged ill-treatment of a workmate.
MCA Youth forms committee to raise membership

MCA Youth forms committee to raise membership

MCA Youth is studying suggestions from several quarters to encourage more people under the age of 35 to join the party.
Unemployed duo escape the gallows

Unemployed duo escape the gallows

Two unemployed men escaped the noose after the High Court here today amended their charge for drug trafficking to that of possession.

Ex-K'tan financial officer freed of graft charge

Ex-K'tan financial officer freed of graft charge

Judge Zainal L Salleh, in his judgment, said the prosecution had failed to prove a prima facie case against Shokri Mohamed, 57.

Perkasa issues 'ultimatum' to Najib

Perkasa issues 'ultimatum' to Najib

UPDATED 4.56PM Address the economic woes of Malays or risk losing their votes in the next polls, warns Perkasa's Ibrahim Ali.
A Rubicon crossed, but will it help Najib?

A Rubicon crossed, but will it help Najib?

COMMENT Najib’s salute to Chinese contributions to the nation just about buries the ‘pendatang’ bugbear, but will it win votes?
Khir Toyo gets nasty with S'gor MB Khalid

Khir Toyo gets nasty with S'gor MB Khalid

Describing Khalid as a 'senile', 'emotional' and 'crazy' old man, Khir tells him not to 'blow his own trumpet'.

Kit Siang: 'Najib, is the NEM a myth or reality?'

Kit Siang: 'Najib, is the NEM a myth or reality?'

lim kit siang 201108 Lim wants the PM to make a stand on the status of his 'big idea' to replace race-based affirmative action with a needs-based one.
Students in politics: PKR invites Saifuddin to lead

Students in politics: PKR invites Saifuddin to lead

NONE The deputy minister is being called on to lead a bi-partisan caucus to abolish the UUCA and facilitate student participation in politics.
Suhakam chief: Diplomacy the way to go

Suhakam chief: Diplomacy the way to go

hazmy suhakam EXCLUSIVE Hasmy Agam believes that taking the 'friendly' approach in pushing human rights is better than going in with 'guns blazing'.
Thousands 'stateless' in M'sia still British: Hindraf

Thousands 'stateless' in M'sia still British: Hindraf

p waytha moorthy Hindraf says among ethnic Indians alone in Peninsular Malaysia, there are 150,000 British subjects.
'Every step you take, we're watching you'

'Every step you take, we're watching you'

FREE 'Najib is being closely watched by the people. As long as a gap exists, no amount of exhortation will help bring back lost confidence.’
NEP's not the only thing they've 'bastardised'

NEP's not the only thing they've 'bastardised'

FREE 'The police, judiciary, the AG’s office, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and other civil services have all been bastardised.’