Archive - 16 September 2010

K'tan Umno to continue ties with Perkasa

K'tan Umno to continue ties with Perkasa

Kelantan Umno has no problem with Perkasa as most of its members are from Umno, says Dr Awang Adek Hussin.
Gov't holds Malaysia Day gathering in Kota Kinabalu

Gov't holds Malaysia Day gathering in Kota Kinabalu

Prime Minister Najib Razak said the decision of the leaders and people in Sabah and Sarawak to join in the formation of Malaysia was a wise move which had seen significant changes in both states in terms of development.
More locals to head federal agencies in Sabah

More locals to head federal agencies in Sabah

Currently, 37 of the 80 heads of federal departments and agencies in the state were civil servants from Sabah.
Najib, Zambry woo Telegu Indian community

Najib, Zambry woo Telegu Indian community

Perak BN Menteri Besar Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir has pledged aid for a mammoth gathering of the Telegu Indian community in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 8.
Bar blames police for slow action against errant lawyers

Bar blames police for slow action against errant lawyers

About 40 lawyers were struck off the list from practising law and police reports lodged, but there were no further action by police.
Don't turn Sosilawati's murder into racial issue: Mukhriz

Don't turn Sosilawati's murder into racial issue: Mukhriz

The public should not link the grisly murder of cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya to racism, says deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Mukhriz Mahathir.
Single school system for national unity?

Single school system for national unity?

The existing system has failed, so why not absorb vernacular schools into one system, as has been done in Singapore, suggests academician.
NUJ expresses concern over new publication guideline

NUJ expresses concern over new publication guideline

The government should allow the media to be more open and free to debate on issues although they may be deemed sensitive.
Zaid: 1Malaysia ship in troubled waters

Zaid: 1Malaysia ship in troubled waters

Apparent lack of support in helping PM steer it to calmer seas making Najib skittish, says PR coordinator.
'Anwar's lies' banner for Sept 16 celebration

'Anwar's lies' banner for Sept 16 celebration

It was indeed an eye-catcher at the historical square, especially as Sept 16, 2008, was also associated with the promise made by the opposition leader to take his new government to Putrajaya.
Dzulkefly: Islamic state a distant goal

Dzulkefly: Islamic state a distant goal

dzulkifli ahmad 100605 Although establishing an Islamic state is PAS' life-long aspiration, it doesn't look like the party has the numbers in Parliament to push it through.

PKR state rep observes M'sia Day since 2005

PKR state rep observes M'sia Day since 2005

Dominique Ng's Malaysia Day observance this year was a little better than last year's.
BN leaders in Penang told to close ranks

BN leaders in Penang told to close ranks

BN leaders in Penang need to close ranks and discuss matters through the internal channels, rather than openly through the media, said its state chief Dr Koh Tsu Koon.
K'tan comptroller admitted to hospital

K'tan comptroller admitted to hospital

The comptroller of the Kelantan royal household Abdul Halim Hamad has been admitted to the Perdana Specialist Hospital for fatigue.
Shamsul Iskandar goes for PKR veep post

Shamsul Iskandar goes for PKR veep post

UPDATED 4.54PM PKR Youth chief says the time has come for youths to take to the fore.
Zaid unfazed by Azmin's 'shock and awe'

Zaid unfazed by Azmin's 'shock and awe'

UPDATED 5.30PM He takes a swipe at Azmin for the apparent 'outlandish' manner in which his opponent announces candidacy.
Ex-judge: High Court can rule on Islam-related cases

Ex-judge: High Court can rule on Islam-related cases

Retired judge Gopal Sri Ram laughs at the bench shying away from delivering a definite ruling on this ongoing contentious issue.

 

Reflect meritocracy in 1Malaysia, say parties

Reflect meritocracy in 1Malaysia, say parties

MALAYSIA DAY A system based on merit will prove sincerity of BN gov't in celebrating Malaysia Day, say DAP and Human Rights Rarty.
Main suspect linked to other murder cases

Main suspect linked to other murder cases

Selangor police chief Khalid Abu Bakar said the lawyer was also linked to the murder of a woman in Banting last year.
'Constitution not respected by politicians'

'Constitution not respected by politicians'

Veteran lawyer Azzat Kamaludin laments that some politicians claim that Article 153 of the Federal Constitution cannot be discussed.
'Sarawakians have only themselves to blame'

'Sarawakians have only themselves to blame'

Malaysia Day has absolutely no meaning for Sarawak natives as it has been sucked out by the development of the Bakun Dam.

'No split in PKR if campaign is clean'

'No split in PKR if campaign is clean'

PKR elections will be conducted in a healthy atmosphere and with the family spirit, says contestant for No 2.
Judiciary fails to protect minority rights: Sri Ram

Judiciary fails to protect minority rights: Sri Ram

The former Federal Court judge says that the judiciary has failed its duty in defending minority rights.
'Penan rape' circular: Samling denies allegations

'Penan rape' circular: Samling denies allegations

NONE Issuing circulars is standard practice, a reminder to employees of the logging giant's firm stand against criminal misconduct, says Samling.
Malay-Muslims and the 'Perfect Religion Syndrome'

Malay-Muslims and the 'Perfect Religion Syndrome'

islamic law COMMENT There are Muslims especially Malays, who feel that their religion is the best and that people of other faiths are ‘wrong'.

 

Sosilawati murder probe not racially motivated

Sosilawati murder probe not racially motivated

Sosilawati Lawiya "This case is like any other criminal case as there are the criminals and the victims," the IGP said.
Seeking remedies for our tattered unity

Seeking remedies for our tattered unity

MALAYSIA DAY We must revisit many aspects of our society and restructure them to accommodate current needs and expectations.

Bumbling 3rd force in Islamisation?

Bumbling 3rd force in Islamisation?

DAP brings Islam-related problems upon itself.
BN employs scare tactics to cling on to power

BN employs scare tactics to cling on to power

Penang PKR Youth back Chegubard

Penang PKR Youth back Chegubard

This is clearest indication to date that the wing rejects the 'Generasi Reformasi' team led by Mohd Rafizi Ramli.
No shame in gay-bonding

No shame in gay-bonding

Closure for victims' families important too

Closure for victims' families important too

Dialogue among religions vital

Dialogue among religions vital

Palestinians shut out from holy sites

Palestinians shut out from holy sites

Rescue dept copter crash-landed in Pahang

Rescue dept copter crash-landed in Pahang

UPDATED 9.20PM Police said the helicopter was monitoring traffic flow on the East Coast Expressway when the incident happened at about 10am.
Little cheer for rural East Malaysia

Little cheer for rural East Malaysia

MALAYSIA DAY As urban Malaysians revel in the public holiday, the rural poor have little choice but to soldier on with the business of survival.

 

Tribute to a tireless unionist

Tribute to a tireless unionist

Francis Xavier touched many lives.
PKR incumbents bowing out, mad scramble possible

PKR incumbents bowing out, mad scramble possible

ANALYSIS The party's contest is one never seen before in the country, and is already promising a history-setting political rollercoaster ride.
The day the music died - remembering Sudirman

The day the music died - remembering Sudirman

Sudirman thumb 20 years before 1Malaysia was coined, Sudirman called for a country 'without differentiating race...'. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Khir: Perkasa 'bigger' than Umno Youth

Khir: Perkasa 'bigger' than Umno Youth

EXCLUSIVE However, he denies Umno is outsourcing its role of airing Malay grouses to right-wing NGOs.
Idris Jala's take on 1Malaysia concept

Idris Jala's take on 1Malaysia concept

NONE '1Malaysia' needs behavioural change as government policy alone will not pull us through, he says.
Seeing the silver lining on Sept 16

Seeing the silver lining on Sept 16

MALAYSIA DAY Sabah leaders believe today's first-ever national celebration of Malaysia Day signals a turn for the better, especially for East Malaysians.
Azmin confirms gunning for PKR No 2

Azmin confirms gunning for PKR No 2

azmin ali thumb PKR POLLS He made his decision after discussions with top leaders, including Syed Husin.
Ex-MB cannot escape 'day of reckoning'

Ex-MB cannot escape 'day of reckoning'

FREE 'The day of reckoning will come because the curses of the masses would definitely be heeded by the Almighty. The cycle of karma is incessant.'
PM Najib, please define extremism

PM Najib, please define extremism

NONE FREE 'Saddened? Then do something about the racism emerging from your party and its 'affiliates'.'
Two different versions of Singapore's expulsion

Two different versions of Singapore's expulsion

mahathir lee kuan yew COMMENT In life’s twilight, Lee Kuan Yew, 87 today, the age the Tunku died, muses on the what-might-have-been.
Independence again on Malaysia Day

Independence again on Malaysia Day

MALAYSIA DAY Forty-seven years ago, I, together with a group of boys from my neighbourhood, trooped down to the waterfront in Kuching near midnight.