Archive - 1 September 2010

Samy Vellu ready to go as younger leaders are ready

Samy Vellu ready to go as younger leaders are ready

The MIC president says the party now had capable second echelon leaders to continue MIC's struggle.
Najib: NEM is not about removing NEP

Najib: NEM is not about removing NEP

The prime minister says the New Economic Model (NEM) is however aimed more towards "progressive liberalisation" of the economy.
Anti-Malaysia protests go on in Jakarta

Anti-Malaysia protests go on in Jakarta

Demonstrators defiled the Malaysian flag with egg, set fire to it and hurled it into the compound of the embassy.They also threw in rotten eggs.

Still mulling over sex education for NS trainees

Still mulling over sex education for NS trainees

The National Service (NS) Training Council has accepted it in principle but is facing problems in implement it.

 

Watchdog group to monitor PKR elections

Watchdog group to monitor PKR elections

Mydemocracy Watch will give party members an avenue to complain over any abuses in the run-up to the party elections.

Bonus + subsidy cuts make no sense: Khalid

Bonus + subsidy cuts make no sense: Khalid

Shah Alam MP questions federal government's latest spending decision, even as it pushes on with a national austerity drive.
Yong won't be hanged until at least January 2011

Yong won't be hanged until at least January 2011

Singapore Court of Appeal will hear Malaysian’s case against High Court decision on his judicial review application in that month.
'Why reject RM30 mil donation', MCA asked

'Why reject RM30 mil donation', MCA asked

The amount was offered to allow the MCA-owned Utar to build its own student hostels but this has not been accepted.
KJ nails down contentious line in Namewee's song

KJ nails down contentious line in Namewee's song

Khairy says he is speaking out against the infamous rapper because he was explicitly insulting to Malays.

'Humorous' posting lands blogger in court

'Humorous' posting lands blogger in court

His humorous account of a fictitious Tenaga Nasional ‘press conference’ against Earth Hour has not gone down well with the authorities.
No third extension for IGP Musa

No third extension for IGP Musa

musa hassan UPDATED 8.15PM He has not been given a third extension and will be replaced by his deputy, Ismail Omar.
'Gadoh' film not approved for public screening

'Gadoh' film not approved for public screening

gadoh movie Although Home Ministry says film is not banned, police tell Malacca Chinese Assembly Hall they are not allowed to screen the movie about racism in schools.
Pang to join Gerakan, says PM

Pang to join Gerakan, says PM

Najib said Pang had quit LDP not because he was unhappy with the BN as he had stated his intention to remain in the BN family.
Syawal new moon sighting on Sept 8

Syawal new moon sighting on Sept 8

The Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal will announce the Aidilfitri date over radio and television the same night.
MP chides Jais head over 'illogical' claims

MP chides Jais head over 'illogical' claims

UPDATED 5.40PM Khalid touches on the heavy criticism arising from Serdang MP Teo’s visit to a surau.
PSM: Don't allow politicians to wear two hats

PSM: Don't allow politicians to wear two hats

The party says those who want to hold seats in the state assembly and Parliament, are thinking of themselves and not their constituents.

 

Inquest to probe Teoh's 'note' on Sept 20

Inquest to probe Teoh's 'note' on Sept 20

NONE UPDATED 4.25PM The inquest will delve into the details of the controversial note allegedly left by Teoh Beng Hock.

Gov't too lenient, must act against Namewee: Kedah MB

Gov't too lenient, must act against Namewee: Kedah MB

"If there's no law, then draw up one. The kind of action to be taken depends on the government," Azizan Abdul Razak says.
Lim lambasts Hisham over Teo comment

Lim lambasts Hisham over Teo comment

It’s inappropriate and unnecessary, says the Penang chief minister, urging home minister to retract his statement.
Rising racism, 53 years on

Rising racism, 53 years on

But there’s still hope for cautious optimism.
Namewee hurts Malay feelings: Khairy

Namewee hurts Malay feelings: Khairy

khairy jamaluddin 'When the insult is too blatant, the time has come for those who did so to be taken a stern action,' he says.
Zaid makes U-turn, wants in on PKR polls

Zaid makes U-turn, wants in on PKR polls

NONE But this is only if Khalid Ibrahim does not contest ‘that post’ - almost certainly a reference to the deputy presidency.
Anti-ISA protestors: Charge us or set us free

Anti-ISA protestors: Charge us or set us free

Parti Sosialis Malaysia Secretary General, S Arutchelvan said the AG's office should be quicker in deciding if they should be charged or not.
DPM mistaken, says S'gor, water issue still simmering

DPM mistaken, says S'gor, water issue still simmering

UPDATED 4.15PM Selangor MB refutes deputy prime minister’s claim, says the water assets takeover issue remains a concern for the state.
'Umno Inc' hearing to continue tomorrow

'Umno Inc' hearing to continue tomorrow

The battle is over a block of shares in Realmild, but it also provides a rare glimpse into how Umno’s business empire worked.
Oil royalty: Payment based on AG's advice

Oil royalty: Payment based on AG's advice

"The attorney-general's advice is based on the law," said International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamad.
Guan Eng: Away with Little Napoleons

Guan Eng: Away with Little Napoleons

lim guan eng and penang The CM wants civil servants to distance themselves from bad habits so that Penang can achieve new standards.
M'sia at 53: Dysfunctional and in need of reform

M'sia at 53: Dysfunctional and in need of reform

charles santiago mp speaks The dangers of race politics seem to have escaped the ruling coalition leaders and parliamentarians.
Looking forward to true Merdeka

Looking forward to true Merdeka

True political independence ‘would be a good idea’.
Racial slurs: Turn the other cheek

Racial slurs: Turn the other cheek

Muslims evicted: Under whose authority?

Muslims evicted: Under whose authority?

Why did the ant climb up the blade of grass?

Why did the ant climb up the blade of grass?

What shape should the 'New MCA' take?

What shape should the 'New MCA' take?

Guarantee rights of foreign domestic workers

Guarantee rights of foreign domestic workers

Changes to Immigration depots must respect human rights

Changes to Immigration depots must respect human rights

Unfit security at Celebrity Fitness

Unfit security at Celebrity Fitness

Flash mob's take on Merdeka

Flash mob's take on Merdeka

The silent activity was to show up the sorry state of affairs in the print and electronic media even after 53 years of independence.
Yes indeed, non-Muslims are welcome in mosques

Yes indeed, non-Muslims are welcome in mosques

islamic law COMMENT The importance of guest relations in our mosques is stressed, about which very little has been systematised or implemented.
Winning Dayak hearts and minds - by blackmail?

Winning Dayak hearts and minds - by blackmail?

the antidote COMMENT: What else can work for Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud's family timber company Samling - if threats against the natives do not?

Sabah deputy CM quits LDP

Sabah deputy CM quits LDP

NONE UPDATED 3.05PM Following a rift between CM Musa Aman and LDP, speculation is rife over the party’s departure from BN.
Reflections of a Merdeka child

Reflections of a Merdeka child

COMMENT The country has been led away from the vision of its founding fathers and must urgently change course.

 

Kok's ire says much about DAP's predicament

Kok's ire says much about DAP's predicament

COMMENT Latest exchanges in the Teo Nie Ching surau saga reinforces the wisdom of respectful avoidance for the DAP on matters Islamic.
Anwar's aide vies for Youth chief post

Anwar's aide vies for Youth chief post

UPDATED 4.25PM The relatively unknown Rafizi Ramli has confirmed his intention to join the contest, which is expected to be crowded.
Headlines online: Sept 1, 2010

Headlines online: Sept 1, 2010

National Day celebrations hog the front-pages of English dailies while the Malay papers focus on the escalating anti-Malaysia campaign in Indonesia.
'Dato' title of Ling, Phang suspended

'Dato' title of Ling, Phang suspended

NONE UPDATED 4.20PM Former MCA chief Dr Ling Liong Sik and ex-GM of PKA OC Phang are both facing criminal charges.
Hishammuddin, please don't play dirty

Hishammuddin, please don't play dirty

hishammuddin hussien FREE 'Will Hishammuddin emulate his father, Tun Hussein Onn, and his grandfather, Dato Onn Jaafar - both great leaders who left Umno.'
'Father of Blaming Everyone Except Himself'

'Father of Blaming Everyone Except Himself'

FREE 'Affirmative actions are never racist in spirit but Mahathir Mohamad made it racist in action and in deed.'
BBC's HARDtalk denies bowing to Putrajaya

BBC's HARDtalk denies bowing to Putrajaya

The British broadcaster says the axing of HARDtalk's interview with blogger RPK was to avoid contempt of court.