Archive - 6 September 2010

MIED lawsuit against 'MIC Top 8' to proceed

MIED lawsuit against 'MIC Top 8' to proceed

The follows a decision by the Appeals Court upholding a High Court decision allowing an MIED member to institute legal proceedings against the MIC leadership.

M'sia won't handcuff Indonesian enforcement officials

M'sia won't handcuff Indonesian enforcement officials

This is part of the agreement reached between the two countries on stand operating procedures for personnel on duty at sea borders.
Court rejects ex-airman's bid for documents

Court rejects ex-airman's bid for documents

His counsel’s request for correspondence between the RMAF and defence minister is thrown out as they were ruled to be ‘privileged documents’.

'SUPP still with BN unless something happens'

'SUPP still with BN unless something happens'

Party chief George Chan pledges allegiance to the coalition saying that he has had meetings with both Taib Mahmud and Najib on various issues.
Final decision on Sabah 12 tomorrow

Final decision on Sabah 12 tomorrow

PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution says he was expediting the appeal to avoid prejudicing the 12's involvement in upcoming party polls.
State rep to be charged over 'tree assembly' video

State rep to be charged over 'tree assembly' video

UPDATED 10.50PM Tebing Tinggi state rep Ong Boon Piow expects to be charged tomorrow.
'Nothing seditious about MyConstitution campaign'

'Nothing seditious about MyConstitution campaign'

The Bar Council wants a dialogue with the 1Malaysia Youth Graduands Club to allay their fears that the campaign is against the law.

 

 

Pempena duo's case set for Oct 18 mention

Pempena duo's case set for Oct 18 mention

Tourism Malaysia director-general and former Pempena chief operating officer's CBT trial is set for mention next month. 
'Gov't cracking down on freedom of expression'

'Gov't cracking down on freedom of expression'

Human rights pressure group Suaram says there is a clear and continuing pattern of intimidation in recent weeks.

Foreign big funds back, says MIDF

Foreign big funds back, says MIDF

JP Morgan's upgrade of Malaysia to "overweight" from "neutral" is news of big funds inflow into the country, says MIDF Research.

Police must answer for alleged 'balik China' flare-up

Police must answer for alleged 'balik China' flare-up

MP Lim Lip Eng says the police have until Friday to answer for an IO's remark, or the matter will go to the home minister.
Once-vaunted biofuel industry grinds to a halt

Once-vaunted biofuel industry grinds to a halt

The future of the alternative fuel is now in question given cheaper crude prices and the higher cost of Malaysia's palm oil.
Court deals a blow to Bkt Gasing folk

Court deals a blow to Bkt Gasing folk

UPDATED 7.56PM The High Court has dismissed an application by Bukit Gasing residents for a judicial review over a housing project.

 

EPF should invest here, not in UK

EPF should invest here, not in UK

Quality-control needed for medical students

Quality-control needed for medical students

Death penalty - retributive justice has limitations

Death penalty - retributive justice has limitations

Nobody's stopping you now, Taib - just go!

Nobody's stopping you now, Taib - just go!

There should be more Namewees around

There should be more Namewees around

Support for Azmin may not be as solid as it seems

Support for Azmin may not be as solid as it seems

Some PKR MPs claim they that did not know this morning's PC was to pledge support for Azmin, while some state reps appear just as confused.
Groups want friction between M'sia-Indonesia

Groups want friction between M'sia-Indonesia

Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Mukhriz Mahathir claimed certain groups are out to cause friction between Malaysia and Indonesia.
'Lizard king' gets jail, fine

'Lizard king' gets jail, fine

Anson Wong Keng Liang had pleaded guilty at the Sepang district court to the charge of exporting endangered reptiles without a permit.

Umno to blame, not school principals, says DAP

Umno to blame, not school principals, says DAP

The racial slurs uttered by two school principals was the result of Umno's racial posturing, says DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng.
Hari Raya in Johor Bahru; priceless

Hari Raya in Johor Bahru; priceless

Hari Raya without Perkasa; even more priceless.
Raja of Perlis: Submarines fortify country's defence

Raja of Perlis: Submarines fortify country's defence

Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail says the Royal Navy's has been further strengthened by the acquisition of the Scorpene-class submarines.
PM: Eight strategies to drive NEM

PM: Eight strategies to drive NEM

NONE The eight strategic reform initiatives (SRIs) under the 10th and 11th Malaysia plan will drive forward the New Economic Model.
TV3 ad canned after flak over 'Santa' Pak Haji

TV3 ad canned after flak over 'Santa' Pak Haji

Critics of the Aidilfitri advertisement question why it featured symbols traditionally associated with Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism.
Speak out against irrationality

Speak out against irrationality

One man’s fact is another man’s lie.
Sabah cabbies against legalising 'kereta sapu'

Sabah cabbies against legalising 'kereta sapu'

The gov'ts move to legalise pirate taxis is being criticised as a 'short term solution' to the real issue of poor public transport infrastructure.
Teoh's sister now campaigns through video

Teoh's sister now campaigns through video

NONE Teoh Beng Hock's younger sister delivers a heart-rending message through video recording in Penang yesterday. 
RM81 mil: Apex court says UEM needn't pay S'pore partner

RM81 mil: Apex court says UEM needn't pay S'pore partner

UPDATED 3.20PM The ruling is met with dissatisfaction from the partner which says ‘that Malaysian GLCs can treat their JV partners with disregard’.
Don't question social contract, says Najib

Don't question social contract, says Najib

'If we can refrain from doing these things, we can cool off a lot of heat and contribute towards strengthening national unity and political stability', says the PM.
Headlines online: Sept 6, 2010

Headlines online: Sept 6, 2010

Malay newspapers focussed on the disappearance of cosmetics mogul Sosilawati Lawiya, while home prices and Internet crimes were also highlighted.
PKR MPs, senators back Azmin for No 2

PKR MPs, senators back Azmin for No 2

azmin ali UPDATED 3.20PM He has yet to announce his candidacy, but Azmin has found backing for the deputy presidency. But Zaid is not perturbed.
KJ: I'd feel cheated if Youth Lab not taken seriously

KJ: I'd feel cheated if Youth Lab not taken seriously

INTERVIEW He will be watching very closely how its recommendations are implemented. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Homosexuality: Change what you can, accept what you cannot

Homosexuality: Change what you can, accept what you cannot

FREE 'A boy has a natural sexual attraction to a girl. It is not a moral choice. It is an instinctive choice.'
PKR No 2 fight: Let them debate

PKR No 2 fight: Let them debate

COMMENT Debates between the aspirants for the party deputy presidency would be a necessary test of their mettle. 
Bumi equity: Abusing privilege for profit

Bumi equity: Abusing privilege for profit

your say FREE 'We should all focus on the bottom 30 percent instead of the top 30 percent, which was the real and true intent of NEP.'
'Will I end up buried like Ghafar Baba?'

'Will I end up buried like Ghafar Baba?'

NONE He laments that a year ago he was hailed a hero, but is now labelled as an Umno agent out to destroy PKR.
PBB meeting chaired by Taib himself pledges support

PBB meeting chaired by Taib himself pledges support

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) today expressed its undivided support for Abdul Taib Mahmud to remain as the party president, saying this was necessary to maintain political stability and continuous development in Sarawak.