Archive - 14 September 2010

'Sabah's Chinese benefited most from Malaysia's formation'

'Sabah's Chinese benefited most from Malaysia's formation'

Sari Nuar, president of the Federation of Chinese Associations in Sabah said they became citizens of Malaysia, which afforded them a bright future.
Weapon used in Sosilawati's murder still not found

Weapon used in Sosilawati's murder still not found

As revealed by a suspect, the weapon is believed to be a hook usually used to lift oil palm fruit bunches onto lorries.

Rumours of Tuanku Ismail Petra hospitalised untrue

Rumours of Tuanku Ismail Petra hospitalised untrue

The father of the new sultan of Kelantan, is still ailing and under treatment but has not been hospitalised as rumoured.

 

Dr M: Genesis of racialism began with PAP

Dr M: Genesis of racialism began with PAP

mahathir lee kuan yew Mahathir blames Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew as the root cause of racialism in Malaysia.
Taib: S'wak has progressed, vows more to come

Taib: S'wak has progressed, vows more to come

He said Sarawak has been developing steadily and rapidly over the years and is poised for greater success.
Hisham bids to snuff embers over tycoon's murder

Hisham bids to snuff embers over tycoon's murder

He joins several BN leaders to have called on the public to avoid scrutinising the issue through racially-tinted lenses.
'If Perkasa is racist, how about other race-based NGOs?'

'If Perkasa is racist, how about other race-based NGOs?'

Local daily Utusan Malaysia raised this issue but political scientist James Chin points out the differences between Perkasa and the others.

MCMC may pull plug on errant websites

MCMC may pull plug on errant websites

It warned of stern action against those publishing offensive content about race and religion in the Internet.
Media told not to go overboard in tycoon's case

Media told not to go overboard in tycoon's case

Police tell media organisations to exercise restraint and caution when reporting on Sosilawati Lawiya's case.
Man's skeleton with TAG Heuer watch found in jungle

Man's skeleton with TAG Heuer watch found in jungle

A man's skeleton wearing a TAG Heuer watch was found in a jungle at Bukit Mantin, off Batu 7 Jalan Seremban-Mantin today.
S'gor MB visits Sosilawati's grieving family

S'gor MB visits Sosilawati's grieving family

The cosmetics millionaire was a successful and respected businesswoman, said Khalid Ibrahim.
RM1 'air suam' lands restaurant in hot water

RM1 'air suam' lands restaurant in hot water

The Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Ministry has taken action against the seafood restaurant.
New sultan proclamation can't be challenged: Council

New sultan proclamation can't be challenged: Council

The Kelantan Succession Council said the proclamation of Tengku Muhammad Faris Petra as the new sultan cannot be challenged in a court of law.
'Don't turn grisly murder into racial-political issue'

'Don't turn grisly murder into racial-political issue'

Minister Shahrizat has urged the public not to turn the gruesome murder of cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya into racial and political issues.
'47 Minutes of Silence' to midnight

'47 Minutes of Silence' to midnight

NGOs are organising a variety of events to celebrate our first Malaysia Day public holiday, as a reminder of the ‘fraternity of freedom’.
Online survey on ugly Malaysian drivers

Online survey on ugly Malaysian drivers

The selfishness and bad attitude of drivers fuels the high incidence of road accidents and deaths on Malaysian roads.
Rais: MCMC hampered by lack of proof

Rais: MCMC hampered by lack of proof

The Internet watchdog failed to prosecute those who hurled insults and hate speeches online due to lack of evidence.
Longhouse to get Internet connection

Longhouse to get Internet connection

Residents of a longhouse at Nanga Bekiok, Merurun - a remote area in Sarawak - will get to enjoy wireless internet service with the launch of a Wifi Village.
Khairy slams Utusan's support of Perkasa

Khairy slams Utusan's support of Perkasa

The Umno Youth head tweets that the newspaper needs to be reminded ‘who its owners are’.
Good doctors are good communicators

Good doctors are good communicators

RTM should stop airing satanic rubbish

RTM should stop airing satanic rubbish

Pakistani flood victims need your help

Pakistani flood victims need your help

MPPP cemetery directive enough to raise the dead

MPPP cemetery directive enough to raise the dead

Oi, what happened to pensioners' Raya bonus?

Oi, what happened to pensioners' Raya bonus?

Najib's 'top-down' reforms set to disappoint

Najib's 'top-down' reforms set to disappoint

NONE ANALYSIS This is due to PM Najib's 'patchy' track record on reform and resistance from Malay rights activists.
Police seize computers from lawyer's office

Police seize computers from lawyer's office

They visited the office of a lawyer ‘datuk’ allegedly involved in the gruesome murder of Sosilawati Lawiya and three others.
PKFZ suit: PKA loses Round 1 to Kuala Dimensi

PKFZ suit: PKA loses Round 1 to Kuala Dimensi

The High Court dismissed an application by the Port Klang Authority to set aside a defamation suit filed by Kuala Dimensi over the publication of a controversial auditing report.
'25 years on, abolish toll on Penang bridge'

'25 years on, abolish toll on Penang bridge'

The concessionaire has more than recovered its costs after 25 years of operation, says Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Sosilawati murder: 'Suspects may be serial killers'

Sosilawati murder: 'Suspects may be serial killers'

Sosilawati Lawiya The two lawyer brothers detained over the murder of a cosmetics millionaire may be serial killers with up to eight victims.
Go for PKR 'first couple' pairing: Syed Husin

Go for PKR 'first couple' pairing: Syed Husin

NONE The outgoing deputy president believes this will lessen conflict, clarify the succession line and strengthen the party.

Miti names Gerakan VP Mah Matrade chief

Miti names Gerakan VP Mah Matrade chief

It has appointed Mah Siew Keong as chairman of Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) effective Sept 16.
MB Khalid also wants Anwar-Azizah combo

MB Khalid also wants Anwar-Azizah combo

UPDATED 3.53PM He becomes the second major party leader to call for a no-contest for No 2. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Chua defends Umno, party not racist

Chua defends Umno, party not racist

UPDATED 4PM Only a 'minority of the minority' of Malay leaders take ultra-right wing positions, says the MCA chief.
M'sia loses out on key UN post

M'sia loses out on key UN post

Lawyer Ambiga Sreenevasan was on the shortlist for UN special rapporteur on freedom of religion, but her candidacy lacked support in crucial quarters.
Impact of the yes-man malady

Impact of the yes-man malady

Blind compliance is better rewarded than truth-speaking.
Anwar will not accept nominations for any post

Anwar will not accept nominations for any post

UPDATED 2.35PM PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim also reminds aspiring candidates not to claim that they have his endorsement.
Social media for decision makers

Social media for decision makers

It’s time they get their feet wet.
PKR not a family-run party, say leaders

PKR not a family-run party, say leaders

Party insiders allege the husband and wife combo as suggested by Selangor divisions, is an ill thought-out proposal for PKR.

Headlines online: Sept 14, 2010

Headlines online: Sept 14, 2010

Sosilawati's gruesome murder and the proclamation of the new Kelantan sultan made headlines today.
'Umno should call itself Pekembar'

'Umno should call itself Pekembar'

PAS is questioning why the acronym of its name in English is in popular usage and not the Malay equivalent.
Sabah still assessing extent of coral bleaching

Sabah still assessing extent of coral bleaching

NONE Experts say the phenomenon caused by rising water temperature and pollution will adversely affect the fishing industry.
Syed Husin will not defend PKR No 2 post

Syed Husin will not defend PKR No 2 post

NONE UPDATED 1.51PM The 74-year-old wants to make way for young blood and spend more time with his family.

 

Religion and homosexuality: The debate continues

Religion and homosexuality: The debate continues

your say FREE 'Anyone capable of violence against gays are similarly capable of violence against non-gays.'
Kelantan palace intrigue sets tongues a-wagging

Kelantan palace intrigue sets tongues a-wagging

tengku faris kelantan sultan FREE 'The way it has been done, in secret and with haste, leaves a bad taste for everyone.'
Will it be business as usual, IGP?

Will it be business as usual, IGP?

police deputy inspector general ismail omar FREE 'Previous IGPs also pledged to give their best. The problem is their 'best' is very different from the public's.'