Archive - 29 August 2010

Utusan attacks non-Muslim opposition MPs again

Utusan attacks non-Muslim opposition MPs again

After savaging Serdang MP Teo Nie Ching for her surau sojourn, the Malay daily trains its crosshairs at Selayang MP William Leong.
Sabah Umno committed to state BN components

Sabah Umno committed to state BN components

Musa Aman says Sabah Umno has always cooperated with CMs from other component parties in rotation, and they should do likewise.

Saifuddin set to meet PAS, Gerakan Youth

Saifuddin set to meet PAS, Gerakan Youth

He said the meeting was vital to ensure that all views were taken into consideration before any decision on the issue was made.
'Karpal's stand on hudud complete nonsense'

'Karpal's stand on hudud complete nonsense'

Constitutional law expert Abdul Aziz Bari says as a democracy, nothing cannot be amended by a requisite majority to provide for hudud.
Is Taib Mahmud testing the waters?

Is Taib Mahmud testing the waters?

NONE When he said he'll step down if the people don't want him, Sarawak went abuzz with talk that he is preparing to call it a day.
Alor Setar High Court sentences salesman to death

Alor Setar High Court sentences salesman to death

The Alor Setar High Court sentenced a salesman to death after finding him guilty of murdering his fiancee in August 2006.

Rais warns of stern action on racial slurs

Rais warns of stern action on racial slurs

rais yatim 03 The Info Communication and Culture Minister says action should be taken to prevent the matter from becoming a habit.

Scholars: Islam doesn't bar non-Muslims from mosques

Scholars: Islam doesn't bar non-Muslims from mosques

UPDATED 4.45PM A former mufti's assertions are backed by the current S'gor mufti, who says the Prophet himself did not bar non-Muslims from the mosque.
Sabah a daunting challenge for Anwar

Sabah a daunting challenge for Anwar

COMMENT The PKR advisor’s ill-advised trip saw cool reception and cancelled events, proving Sabah is a tough nut for PKR to crack.
Nazri says 'wrong' to use death penalty

Nazri says 'wrong' to use death penalty

nazri abdul aziz Nazri Aziz has urged the government to abolish the death penalty amid outrage from rights groups.

Bomb explodes in Cheras, one dead, another hurt

Bomb explodes in Cheras, one dead, another hurt

UPDATED 8.15PM A make-shift bomb went off in Desa Tun Razak, Cheras this morning, seriously injuring one and causing the death of another.
Namewee cans video, wants tango with Puteri Umno

Namewee cans video, wants tango with Puteri Umno

namewee name wee 1malaysia film 160310 'I am a patriot, so why am I scapegoated while the real perpetrators of racism go unpunished.'
Demos have changed KL-Jakarta ties

Demos have changed KL-Jakarta ties

NONE Recent demos in front of the M'sian embassy have changed the scenario in the diplomacy of Malaysia-Indonesia ties.

Malay chamber regrets being sidelined in S'gor

Malay chamber regrets being sidelined in S'gor

The S'gor Malay Chamber of Commerce says the state gov't never consults them on the Malay economic position and development in the state.

Tunku - the true believer of 1Malaysia

Tunku - the true believer of 1Malaysia

NONE MERDEKA 53 years ago, there was no need for a campaign for 1Malaysia because we were all seen as one nation, one race - Malayans.
Farm project worries Sg Rual Orang Asli

Farm project worries Sg Rual Orang Asli

Orang Asli from the Jahai, Batek and Mehri tribes are concerned about a Peoples' Farm project, which they say is too close to their settlement.
Landmark trial of GM anti-dengue mosquitoes

Landmark trial of GM anti-dengue mosquitoes

genetically modified mosquito 290810 generic mosquito M'sia is considering genetically-modified mosquitoes to combat dengue, a decision that has raised the ire of environmentalists.
'Making racist remarks is a hate-crime'

'Making racist remarks is a hate-crime'

FREE 'Don't trivialise making racist remarks as 'a form of letting of steam'. I don't think anyone would like to see me 'let off steam'.
Negotiating the treacherous waters of sensitivities

Negotiating the treacherous waters of sensitivities

FREE 'Maybe Tuanku can guide or share with non-Muslims the best way to foster closer relationship with the Muslim community without hurting Muslims' feelings.'
Sabah 12: Telling the men from the boys

Sabah 12: Telling the men from the boys

COMMENT The ‘Sabah PKR 12 issue’ threatens to separate the authentic from the pretentious in the party with Putrajaya aspirations.