Archive - 30 August 2010

Namewee escapes police swoop?

Namewee escapes police swoop?

The rapper claims three police cars arrived around midnight but he doubts they wanted to wish him ‘Selamat Hari Merdeka’.
Mosque visit: Teo was 'deemed dirty', says Hisham

Mosque visit: Teo was 'deemed dirty', says Hisham

The home minister says that as such, he is shocked that the Serdang member of Parliament had gotten the support of Tok Guru Nik Aziz over her visit.
All 'Sabah 12' suspended, says PKR sec-gen

All 'Sabah 12' suspended, says PKR sec-gen

He clarifies that the party supreme council did indeed endorse its disciplinary committee’s decision to suspend the 12.

PM: Don't let racism destroy us

PM: Don't let racism destroy us

'It will be a huge loss to the country if the talents...migrate in search of a greener pasture because of our failure to provide a conducive," he says in his Merdeka message.
Aids deaths reduced, says council

Aids deaths reduced, says council

Zaman Khan, the former crimebuster, said the free needle and syringe programme has largely contributed to the drop.
S'gor exco proposes guidelines for mosque visits

S'gor exco proposes guidelines for mosque visits

Hasan Ali says clear do’s and don’ts will help avoid future controversies over non-Muslims visiting Muslim places of worship.
Moving forward beyond racial boundaries

Moving forward beyond racial boundaries

KLIA2 will finish on schedule, says MAHB chief

KLIA2 will finish on schedule, says MAHB chief

Its head Bashir Ahmad is confident it can complete the new low-cost carrier terminal in April 2012.
Water stalemate with S'gor solved, says Muhyiddin

Water stalemate with S'gor solved, says Muhyiddin

The DPM, in disclosing this, says the S'gor MB gave his consent at the 5th National Waters Resources Council meeting in Putrajaya today.
BBC axes Raja Petra from 'HARDtalk'

BBC axes Raja Petra from 'HARDtalk'

NONE The broadcaster’s lawyers deemed his interview may put the Malaysian government in a bad light and may be too hot to broadcast.
Taiping Hospital snuffed out my father's life

Taiping Hospital snuffed out my father's life

53 years and still grappling with race relations

53 years and still grappling with race relations

I am Chinese but I want to be known as Malaysian, k?

I am Chinese but I want to be known as Malaysian, k?

This Merdeka, let education be the beacon

This Merdeka, let education be the beacon

Serdang MP finds ally in preacher from Penang

Serdang MP finds ally in preacher from Penang

He says they are both victims of Umno’s nasty spin to gain political mileage.
From Asia's melting pot to Asia's burning pot

From Asia's melting pot to Asia's burning pot

PAS 'nikah gantung' idea unworkable

PAS 'nikah gantung' idea unworkable

Nurul Izzah moots bipartisan 'people's publication'

Nurul Izzah moots bipartisan 'people's publication'

nurul izzah 050407 talking The Lembah Pantai MP feels there is a need for the public to have a mouthpiece to engage in matters of public importance.
'HRP chose not to submit memo to palace'

'HRP chose not to submit memo to palace'

The Ipoh police point out that no one prevented the Human Rights Party from handing over the document to the Istana Kinta.
Sibu flood mitigation project to cost RM247 mil

Sibu flood mitigation project to cost RM247 mil

The money includes RM30 million to be given under the 10th Malaysia Plan, the state environment minister says.
Home Ministry rejects 'Malaysiakini' print version

Home Ministry rejects 'Malaysiakini' print version

malaysiakini Malaysiakini will go to court to challenge the Home Ministry decision not to consider its application for a permit to publish a print version.
'Syabas boss holds grudge against S'gor MB'

'Syabas boss holds grudge against S'gor MB'

This is why he is spreading ‘lies’ that the state is neglecting the Malay business community, claims exco Teresa Kok.
Namewee faces sedition charge over video clip

Namewee faces sedition charge over video clip

wee men chee namewee UPDATED 8.58PM The singer faces up to three years in prison if he is charged and convicted.
Komtar traders tell PDC to back off

Komtar traders tell PDC to back off

NONE Their association also feels that the state-owned agency is trying to muscle in on its turf.
Teo: Nik Aziz encourages me to visit more surau

Teo: Nik Aziz encourages me to visit more surau

She is emboldened to visit even more Muslim houses of worship after being encouraged to do so by Nik Aziz.
Sign language introduced for Friday sermons

Sign language introduced for Friday sermons

NONE Sign language is introduced at a mosque in Kampung Bukit Tok Beng, Terengganu for hearing-impaired students.
HRP petition to palace on women converts 'thwarted'

HRP petition to palace on women converts 'thwarted'

A police officer tossed HRP's petition to the king to the ground and a party member was arrested. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Sumatra's volcano eruption threatens int'l aviation

Sumatra's volcano eruption threatens int'l aviation

Airlines were warned to avoid remote Mount Sinabung as it erupted for a second day after springing to life for the first time in four centuries.
Zam's back... and gets nasty with PAS

Zam's back... and gets nasty with PAS

umno 2007 zainuddin maidin attack malaysiakini 071107 The former info minister claims PAS leaders had in May 1969 called for Chinese property to be “seized”, and sided with Indonesia during the ‘Konfrontasi’. 
Ex-Putrajaya Corp director freed of bribery charge

Ex-Putrajaya Corp director freed of bribery charge

The court also acquitted and discharged Shahoran Johan Ariffin of an alternative charge.
Teo attends another surau function

Teo attends another surau function

NONE Despite recent bad press, Serdang MP Teo Nie Ching was warmly received during another function at a surau yesterday.
'53 years on, end rights abuses'

'53 years on, end rights abuses'

NONE Amnesty International-Malaysia reminds the government of a Merdeka promise to the people.
LDP urged to clarify stand on CM Musa

LDP urged to clarify stand on CM Musa

Ghapur said this was necessary to determine whether Chin's statement was a personal opinion or the party's stand.
Door to any house of worship is open

Door to any house of worship is open

We should be ‘Merdeka’ and not be ‘diperhamba’.
Ex-general acquitted of perjury in Ramli Yusof case

Ex-general acquitted of perjury in Ramli Yusof case

UPDATED 3.25PM Brig-Gen (Rtd) Mohamad Yasin Yahya was freed of the charge of perjury involving the trial of former CCID chief Ramli Yusof.
Feeble-minded BN

Feeble-minded BN

It has had a deplorable role in many sorry affairs.
Tian Chua gets to fight against conviction for biting

Tian Chua gets to fight against conviction for biting

NONE UPDATED 12.29PM The Appeals Court rules that the High Court judge had 'misdirected' himself in the earlier appeal.

 

Headlines online: Aug 30, 2010

Headlines online: Aug 30, 2010

The spectrum of crime, from the Cheras bomb blast to graft amongst border officials made headlines today.
Business as usual between M'sia, Indonesia

Business as usual between M'sia, Indonesia

"We have cordial relations with Indonesia and I have discussions with my Indonesian counterpart every three months," said Miti minister.
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on steady demand

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on steady demand

At 9am, the ringgit was traded at 3.1300/1330 to a US dollar, stronger than last Friday's 3.1420/1470 close.
Kelantan sues Petronas over oil royalty

Kelantan sues Petronas over oil royalty

UPDATED 2.45PM The state government’s commercial suit against national oil and gas company Petronas seeks payment of oil royalty backdated to 1998. [VIDEO INSIDE]
No double standard in fighting racism, please

No double standard in fighting racism, please

FREE 'Rais Yatim warns of stern action against videos containing racial slurs. What about those who spew racial insults in front of a live audience?'
Non-Muslims not allowed: Trivialising race and religion

Non-Muslims not allowed: Trivialising race and religion

FREE 'With knowledge and education, comes acceptance. We have become so divided we can't even have interfaith dialogue. Is it any wonder racism prevails?'
Umno, PAS Youth wings clash over Teo

Umno, PAS Youth wings clash over Teo

NONE The youth wings of two Muslim-based parties are set for a collision course over Serdang MP Teo Nie Ching’s alleged act of disrespect towards Muslims.
DAP should mull 'no entry' zone

DAP should mull 'no entry' zone

COMMENT A self-imposed ban on matters Islamic would be prudent and helps the secularist stance of the party in subtle ways.
3 Sabah PKR leaders suspended, 9 warned

3 Sabah PKR leaders suspended, 9 warned

NONE The PKR supreme council has rejected its disciplinary committee’s recommendation to suspend the Sabah 12 and instead will let nine off with a warning.