Archive - 27 August 2010

Demos at embassy in Jakarta 'work of mercenary groups'

Demos at embassy in Jakarta 'work of mercenary groups'

The demonstrations held outside the Malaysian embassy in Jakarta are the work of mercenary groups, said Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
Kimma accepted as Umno affiliate member

Kimma accepted as Umno affiliate member

The Umno supreme council meeting today agreed to accept the Kongres India Muslim Malaysia (Kimma) as an affiliate member of Umno with several privileges.
Over 27,000 new Indian voters registered

Over 27,000 new Indian voters registered

The MIC has registered 27,017 new Indian voters under the party’s first phase of voter registration last Sunday, party president S. Samy Vellu said today.
Puteri: Take stern action against Namewee

Puteri: Take stern action against Namewee

He also made vulgar gestures in the clip, Puteri chief claimed, adding that it was high time the government took action against the youth.
BN Youth Lab report: Youth have it tough

BN Youth Lab report: Youth have it tough

The Malaysian paper chase has taken its toll; many youths are burdened by the perception that they are nobodies if they don’t have a degree or a diploma.
Felda to take action against legal firm

Felda to take action against legal firm

Felda will take action against a legal firm which was involved in its suit against 354 settlers at Felda Kemahang 3 in Kelantan.
Will PM's 'zero-tolerance' apply on Utusan?

Will PM's 'zero-tolerance' apply on Utusan?

DAP advisor Lim Kit Siang said that the newspaper seems to be trying to incite racial tensions and hatred.
DAP's Komtar assemblyperson in the soup

DAP's Komtar assemblyperson in the soup

ng wei aik Ng Wei Aik's call for three Malay traders to be barred from Ramadan bazaar for attacking and insulting him taken as persecution and harassment.
Liu emerges unscathed from support letters controversy

Liu emerges unscathed from support letters controversy

Liu is known among party circles to be loyal to veteran leader Lim Kit Siang and his son and secretary-general Guan Eng.
Surau committee suspended, Teo gets warning

Surau committee suspended, Teo gets warning

teo nie ching Selangor Islamic Council takes over management of Al Huda surau, says sultan is very upset over the incident.
Najib plans 'heart to heart' talk with Taib

Najib plans 'heart to heart' talk with Taib

UPDATED 8.10PM The premier wants to have a chat with the Sarawak chief mininister after the latter publicly said he was mulling over retirement.
Surau vandals claim they were 'provoked'

Surau vandals claim they were 'provoked'

They were involved in a nasty confrontation with an older group which included slapping and verbal abuse.
PAS has no issue with Teo visiting surau

PAS has no issue with Teo visiting surau

teo nie ching No problem for non-Muslim leader to deliver speech in mosque or surau as Islam is flexible, says PAS Youth leader.
A lot more press freedom today, says Najib

A lot more press freedom today, says Najib

However, he was quick to issue a reminder that with great power comes great responsibility.
LDP leader ticked off for humiliating Musa

LDP leader ticked off for humiliating Musa

Sabah MIC has chided LDP deputy president Chin Su Phin for stating that LDP could no longer work with the chief minister.
Taib won't leave now as it will hurt BN

Taib won't leave now as it will hurt BN

NONE ANALYSIS The chief minister's sudden resignation after 29 years would be a signal of a crisis between the state and Kuala Lumpur.
Teenage trio plead guilty over surau paint attack

Teenage trio plead guilty over surau paint attack

NONE UPDATED 7.05PM Three teens pleaded guilty to charges of lobbing bottles filled with paint.
Special grant for 1M'sia youth programmes

Special grant for 1M'sia youth programmes

PM said approval for the grant would be speeded up to enable more youths to be involved in the 1Malaysia programmes.
PM: We  must have zero tolerance for racism

PM: We must have zero tolerance for racism

He nevertheless cautions against knee-jerk reaction to allegations of racism until the truth has been fully establlished. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Jeffrey tells Anwar to stay away from Sabah

Jeffrey tells Anwar to stay away from Sabah

The PKR advisor has been asked to cancel his planned trip to Sabah tomorrow, due to tension following the move to suspend the Sabah 12.
NEM: A Dr M earful for Najib

NEM: A Dr M earful for Najib

UPDATED 5.27PM Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad reveals he has given Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak ‘constructive criticism’ on the NEM. [VIDEO INSIDE]

K'tan yet to decide on Raya special payment

K'tan yet to decide on Raya special payment

The federal government and Malacca, Selangor, Kedah, Pahang and Terengganu had announced a RM500 Aidilfitri special payment for civil servants.
Jamal: One individual behind censorship bids

Jamal: One individual behind censorship bids

NONE Speaking at a packed forum, suspended DJ claims the person has been lobbying for certain programmes to be terminated.
'Let president comment on SUPP quitting BN'

'Let president comment on SUPP quitting BN'

SUPP veep says it is not proper for him to give his views on the issue as it may upset the 'equilibrium' of the party.
Ex-PKR leader who crossed over to Umno 'incompetent'

Ex-PKR leader who crossed over to Umno 'incompetent'

Mahmood left alone, on his own accord, because members rejected him and he felt threatened, says PKR Bukit Bintang division Youth chief.

Kg Tanjong Tokong residents still face eviction

Kg Tanjong Tokong residents still face eviction

The 2008 change of government raised hopes that they might retain their homes but it's likely they will still have to make way for redevelopment.
MPAJ's dismissal of corrupt official lawful: High Court

MPAJ's dismissal of corrupt official lawful: High Court

NONE The dismissal of enforcement director Abdul Kudus Ahmad by the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council seven years ago is valid.
Felda settlers' victory opens Pandora's box

Felda settlers' victory opens Pandora's box

ANALYSIS Why is Felda now facing a slew of similar suits from settlers, echoing claims similar to that made by the Felda Kemahang 3 settlers?
S'wak developers in a fix over low-cost housing

S'wak developers in a fix over low-cost housing

It's mandatory for them to build low-cost houses if their proposed development areas exceed four hectares.
Research houses upbeat over Sime Darby

Research houses upbeat over Sime Darby

The heavyweight counter is currently trading 11 sen higher at RM8.03, up 15 sen from yesterday's closing on Bursa Malaysia.
Dr M a misunderstood great leader?

Dr M a misunderstood great leader?

The dark road leading to next polls

The dark road leading to next polls

Pakatan report for Ipoh lacks details

Pakatan report for Ipoh lacks details

Indonesians getting too much

Indonesians getting too much

TM to customer: 'Sabar lah kak....bulan Ramadan'

TM to customer: 'Sabar lah kak....bulan Ramadan'

'Agama, bangsa dan negara' - Umno-style

'Agama, bangsa dan negara' - Umno-style

There must be some decency in politics

There must be some decency in politics

'Malaysia, repeal ISA in its entirety'

'Malaysia, repeal ISA in its entirety'

Reps deny impropriety over house purchase

Reps deny impropriety over house purchase

Rumours circulating about three Penang DAP leaders purchasing homes worth about RM600,000 is inaccurate, they say.
GROs: Why such brutal enforcement?

GROs: Why such brutal enforcement?

Bukit Gasing up for sale, folks

Bukit Gasing up for sale, folks

Oct 8 date for Malaysiakini, Zunar books ban suit

Oct 8 date for Malaysiakini, Zunar books ban suit

NONE Judge also orders Attorney-General's Chambers to file written submissions on objections it may have by Sept 20.
Hospital security guard shoots dead two colleagues

Hospital security guard shoots dead two colleagues

The 37-year-old suspect was angry when one of them made a remark about him sleeping on the job.
Crime and punishment in Malaysia

Crime and punishment in Malaysia

Are we ‘too normal’ to be criminals?
Stories that need to be told

Stories that need to be told

Journalists are morally obliged to expose all forms of abuse.
Headlines online: Aug 27, 2010

Headlines online: Aug 27, 2010

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers?

Anwar has crossed the line in Sabah

Anwar has crossed the line in Sabah

NONE COMMENT The PKR supremo's machinations bring no solace to problems Sabah and Sarawak face. So, where stands the party there?
GST unnecessary if gov't can cut waste

GST unnecessary if gov't can cut waste

If the government curbs wastage and corruption, it could save RM28 billion annually says its national assistant treasurer Nga Kor Ming.
DAP: Give Sitiawan school back its historic name

DAP: Give Sitiawan school back its historic name

The party is on a mission to help the Perak school, built from the sweat of tappers some 70 years ago, get back its original and revered name of SK Gandhi.
Coming soon: Malaysia's funniest court video

Coming soon: Malaysia's funniest court video

NONE FREE 'Since the trial was conducted in such absurdity by Abdul Razak, the judge should rule the entire proceedings as a mistrial.’
Sabah PKR 12: Folly to revive old issue

Sabah PKR 12: Folly to revive old issue

COMMENT Action against 12 proxies in Sabah PKR over an issue that should have lapsed is an invitation to the march of folly.
Apology insufficient, they should be punished

Apology insufficient, they should be punished

your say FREE 'Even though they did this not because they intent to stoke racial or religious sentiments, it is still vandalism.'