Archive - 19 August 2010

Another protest at M'sian embassy in Jakarta

Another protest at M'sian embassy in Jakarta

A similar protest acted violently by splashing mud on the embassy's plaque and climbed up the security booth and the main gate.
Hudud laws best solution to tackle crimes, says Nik Aziz

Hudud laws best solution to tackle crimes, says Nik Aziz

Hudud laws (Islamic laws in their strictest form) are the best solution for tackling crimes, said Kelantan MB.
Star RFM probing DJ Jamaluddin case

Star RFM probing DJ Jamaluddin case

Its chairperson Linda Ngiam said the investigation would also cover how the matter was handled by the staff in charge of the station.
Guan Eng denies being named in sermon

Guan Eng denies being named in sermon

UPDATED 10.05PM The Penang Chief Minister has accused Umno of lying about him replacing the name of the King on Friday sermons in Penang mosques.
Ministry still investigating 'racist' principal

Ministry still investigating 'racist' principal

Wee Ka Siong says the matter has to be looked into as several police reports have been filed.
Youth council to help EC register electors

Youth council to help EC register electors

About 4.3 million or 28 percent of citizens aged 21 and above were eligible to register as electors but had not done so.
Liu: I will not resign, I will fight

Liu: I will not resign, I will fight

He has been facing calls to quit over claims he had issued dubious recommendation letters for companies seeking government projects.
Hospital staff demand apology over police report

Hospital staff demand apology over police report

Assunta Hospital staff held a peaceful protest to demand that a police report against two nurses be withdrawn. [VIDEO INSIDE]
K'tan sultan to pursue habeas corpus application

K'tan sultan to pursue habeas corpus application

His lawyers say the case is not academic, though the sultan is no longer 'held' at a hospital in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan.
Home Ministry seizes 'Queer' and political books

Home Ministry seizes 'Queer' and political books

UPDATED 8.00PM Its Publication and Quranic Text Control Division seizes copies of Body 2 Body and The March to Putrajaya today.
Tweet on Anwar earns ire against Ezam

Tweet on Anwar earns ire against Ezam

Complaint of false accusation filed under Syariah law against the former PKR Youth leader over his Twitter posting. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Ministry renews Rocket publication permit

Ministry renews Rocket publication permit

dap rocket newspaper tabloid 170507 UPDATED 6.15PM The Home Ministry has renewed the printing permit of DAP newsletter The Rocket, said the party's publicity chief Tony Pua.
Kulai principal proves argument

Kulai principal proves argument

Since the accusation my friends have rallied to my side.

Mixed reactions over CPO's updates on Facebook

Mixed reactions over CPO's updates on Facebook

khalid abu bakar selangor police chief Opinion in legal circles is divided whether Khalid Abu Bakar's disclosures promotes transparency or can jeopardise an investigation.
Sodomy II: Apex court sets 'unusual' precedent?

Sodomy II: Apex court sets 'unusual' precedent?

Nation's highest court accepts two-page "broad reasons" as grounds of Court of Appeal judgment to hear Anwar's appeal. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Yaakob: Khir's 'blue team' never curbed sand theft

Yaakob: Khir's 'blue team' never curbed sand theft

Selangor exco member says the ‘holes' from sand theft in the state were the fault of the former BN government. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Politics, moderation and the religious elite

Politics, moderation and the religious elite

S'wak dams: Stop pulling wool over our eyes

S'wak dams: Stop pulling wool over our eyes

Bakun dam will pay off in the long run

Bakun dam will pay off in the long run

Ridhuan Tee echoing Nazi philosophy

Ridhuan Tee echoing Nazi philosophy

Siva, Nayagam the ones behind release of Tamil refugees

Siva, Nayagam the ones behind release of Tamil refugees

'I work for the rights of the dead'

'I work for the rights of the dead'

New BN move ruffles feathers in Komtar

New BN move ruffles feathers in Komtar

Putrajaya seems to have introduced a form of indirect control over the opposition-held state in defiance of the electorate's mandate.
MACC backs off from alleged RM8bil Tajuddin swindle

MACC backs off from alleged RM8bil Tajuddin swindle

UPDATED 6.40PM The anti-graft body tells a parliamentarian that it cannot probe the claim because the matter is now under Bukit Aman.
BN Youth: 'Racist HM' must be punished

BN Youth: 'Racist HM' must be punished

UPDATED 5.47PM Racism is a systemic problem among civil servants, which must be dealt with seriously by the federal government, says BN Youth.
Will Yong Vui Kong be hanged on Aug 26?

Will Yong Vui Kong be hanged on Aug 26?

NONE Lawyer M Ravi sends letter to Changi prison referring it to High Court judgment inviting prison authorities to defer his execution.
Broadcasters urged to air nation-building programmes

Broadcasters urged to air nation-building programmes

"If possible, air fewer programmes which show racial and political conflicts," Information Minister Rais Yatim said.
Popular DJ removed over 'sensitive' issues

Popular DJ removed over 'sensitive' issues

The authorities could have bitten off more than they can chew with their latest move.
DEIA for Sabah coal-powered plant rejected

DEIA for Sabah coal-powered plant rejected

The state government says it's the end of the road for the project, and has no plans to appeal against the DOE's decision.

 

Anwar still coy about PKR presidency

Anwar still coy about PKR presidency

NONE UPDATED 5.30PM PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim claims that no one has expressed the intention of nominating him and that the incumbent has been doing a good job. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Don't politicise 'floating' submarine: Zahid

Don't politicise 'floating' submarine: Zahid

ahmad zahid hamidi Describing Nurul Izzah's statement as that of a ' penderhaka ', Ahmad Zahid says the statement has damaged the country's image.
Bullet in mail: Cops take DNA samples from Pua, aide

Bullet in mail: Cops take DNA samples from Pua, aide

UPDATED 5.15PM The samples were taken in order to isolate DNA and fingerprints found on a letter and bullet sent to PJ Utara MP Tony Pua.
Death threat: PKR's Arjunan lodges police report

Death threat: PKR's Arjunan lodges police report

"The caller said in Tamil 'hey, do not meddle with (deputy minister) Saravanan. We will destroy and murder your family'," he said.
25 percent increase in H1N1 cases

25 percent increase in H1N1 cases

Seven new influenza-like illness (ILI) cluster cases were also reported during the week in five states.
PKR's target: Minimum RM4,000 household income

PKR's target: Minimum RM4,000 household income

UPDATED 3.12PM PKR is targeting a minimum household income of RM4,000 a month within five years, should it form the next federal government. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Women syariah judges a right move

Women syariah judges a right move

COMMENT Their recent appointments will help to enhance justice particularly in cases involving family and human rights.
Valentine's Day blamed for baby dumping

Valentine's Day blamed for baby dumping

nasrudin hassan "It's an indication that the 'mating season' occurred during the New Year's Day celebrations," PAS Youth chief Nasrudin Hassan said.
Time is up for big media

Time is up for big media

The rules of the game have changed for the media industry, online media experts say.
Saifuddin, PAS to meet over students in politics

Saifuddin, PAS to meet over students in politics

Deputy minister confirms he will be meeting the opposition to discuss the touchy issue.
Headlines online: Aug 19, 2010

Headlines online: Aug 19, 2010

Dr Pornthip Rojanasunand’s testimony at the Teoh Beng Hock inquest and the economy’s second quarter 8.9 percent growth are among the issues highlighted today.
A dangerous inception of the Malaysian dream

A dangerous inception of the Malaysian dream

COMMENT We dream dreams of a better, more equitable, more harmonious and a more prosperous nation. But some have a different idea, an idea that is injurious to our dreams.
No flag-waving on Merdeka Day

No flag-waving on Merdeka Day

NONE COMMENT The excesses of the Ketuanan Melayu leadership has brought on an attack of ‘malangitis' to dampen the festive mood associated with Merdeka.
Religion, politics and the media

Religion, politics and the media

Ethics and objectivity are conspicuous by their absence.
Minister's bid to stop daily from reporting fails

Minister's bid to stop daily from reporting fails

Court dismisses with costs Dr S Subramaniam's application after hearing submissions from lawyers representing both parties.
Sapp: We'll scrap unwanted mega projects

Sapp: We'll scrap unwanted mega projects

yong teck lee The independent party declares aim of taking Sabah's administration, and warns of major protests if the federal government doesn't listen to Sabahans.
The gyrations of Harussani

The gyrations of Harussani

harussani mufti perak COMMENT Once the Perak state mufti could be said to be mildly amusing with his tall tales; now he’s decidedly incendiary.
'Toothless' ministry can't stem spiralling prices

'Toothless' ministry can't stem spiralling prices

The Perak Consumers Association says the ministry kowtows to businesses, letting them exploit the consumer continuously.
8.9% growth? No confidence in Umno's figures

8.9% growth? No confidence in Umno's figures

FREE 'This whole administration under Umno/BN has become so untrustworthy that it makes one cautious and one is only prepared to make further investments when there are  real results.’
Teoh strangled himself? Of course he did...

Teoh strangled himself? Of course he did...

FREE ‘Anwar punched himself’ during Dr M’s time. Now we are told Teoh Beng Hock ‘strangled himself’. We are the laughing stock of the world.’