Archive - 20 September 2010

Zam shoots down PAS-Umno unity concept

Zam shoots down PAS-Umno unity concept

He warns Umno not to get carried away by the new democratisation to the extent that the threat from the real enemy is forgotten.
Gerakan wants warring factions to be 'satu hati'

Gerakan wants warring factions to be 'satu hati'

This is the call from party vice-president Mah Siew Keong who adds that the EGM planned for Sept 27 should be aborted.
Umno sec-gen urged to apologise to Perkasa

Umno sec-gen urged to apologise to Perkasa

"If Tengku Adnan refuses to do so, Penawar will demand that Tengku Adnan be removed as Umno secretary-general," the NGO said.
KTM land development charges to be settled in The Hague

KTM land development charges to be settled in The Hague

Both countries had different views relating to the charges payable on the three parcels of POA land in Tanjong Pagar, Kranji and Woodlands.
Sosilawati case: Murugiah denies police searched his office

Sosilawati case: Murugiah denies police searched his office

The deputy minister said the reports, which said the police had also searched his family clinic, were founded purely on rumours.
Supermarket collapse: Companies, director to be charged

Supermarket collapse: Companies, director to be charged

The two companies will be charged tomorrow, while the company director on Sept 27.
Sacked PKR member Jenapala blasts party elections

Sacked PKR member Jenapala blasts party elections

Saifuddin Nasution claims that Jenapala was sacked by the party’s disciplinary committee some time ago.
Police probe two TVSelangor journalists

Police probe two TVSelangor journalists

The duo were interviewed over a statement made by PKR Youth chief Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin regarding the Sosilawati Lawiya murder.
Investigator can't confirm if Teoh wrote note

Investigator can't confirm if Teoh wrote note

The police investigating officer admits he did not verify if the sample used to compare the handwriting belonged to Teoh Beng Hock.
More time needed to analyse Sosilawati's DNA

More time needed to analyse Sosilawati's DNA

Sosilawati Lawiya 'The time taken to complete the DNA profiling depends on the amount of samples available,' says Chemistry Department.
Gov't clips wings of GM mossie plan

Gov't clips wings of GM mossie plan

aedes mosquito 180910 aedes mosquito Genetically-modified mosquitoes won’t be flitting about until the all-clear is sounded.
School for pregnant teens gets five enrolments

School for pregnant teens gets five enrolments

In just four days afters its officiation, the nation's first special school for pregnant teens saw five enrolments
Nik Nazmi: 'Loyal deputy' is Zaid's latest gimmick

Nik Nazmi: 'Loyal deputy' is Zaid's latest gimmick

nik nazmi He calls it an election ploy and says Zaid is clueless about why Anwar was made de facto leader in the first place.
Singapore, Malaysia agree on land swap

Singapore, Malaysia agree on land swap

The agreement marked the final chapter in the long-standing dispute which began 20 years ago.
Police shoot teen suspect in the leg

Police shoot teen suspect in the leg

Police shot a 19 year-old suspect in the leg after he ignored several warnings to stop in Jalan Dedap in Taman Johor Jaya two days ago.
Rat urine virus found in two more areas in Kedah

Rat urine virus found in two more areas in Kedah

The virus has been detected in the lake of the Pendang Lake Resort and the Bukit Perak waterfall, state health director said today.
47 students stranded for not paying bus driver

47 students stranded for not paying bus driver

The students were forced to alight from the bus at the surau at 3am today after the driver refused to continue the trip to Rawang.
'Bahasa Twitter' affecting Malay language

'Bahasa Twitter' affecting Malay language

The use of bazaar Malay in Facebook and Twitter has jeopardised the proper use of the Malay language among the people today.
Former Gerakan veep 'not behind ouster plan'

Former Gerakan veep 'not behind ouster plan'

Huan Cheng Guan denies orchestrating a plan to remove Penang Gerakan head Dr Teng Hock Nan.
Zaid pledges to be Azizah's loyal deputy

Zaid pledges to be Azizah's loyal deputy

NONE Aspirant for PKR No 2 criticises those who treat the party president as a symbol and vows to make an effective team if elected.
'1Malaysia' - the enemy within

'1Malaysia' - the enemy within

Perak BN: We'll win at least 35 seats in next polls

Perak BN: We'll win at least 35 seats in next polls

The state Umno secretary claims Perakians are turning back to BN as the 1Malaysia concept is gaining popularity among the voters.
The pitiable state of our police force

The pitiable state of our police force

Bar Council's disciplinary board needs to buck up

Bar Council's disciplinary board needs to buck up

Malaysia needs a Kemal Ataturk

Malaysia needs a Kemal Ataturk

PTPTN admin cost reduction 'soon'

PTPTN admin cost reduction 'soon'

Pensioners' Raya bonus delay due to banks

Pensioners' Raya bonus delay due to banks

Kapar MP vying for PKR vice-presidency

Kapar MP vying for PKR vice-presidency

Kapar PKR vice-chief S Manikavasagam confirms he is vying for the vice-president's post in the party election scheduled in November.
Third petition filed against son's ascension

Third petition filed against son's ascension

UPDATED 6.48PM Tuanku Ismail Petra argues that his eldest son had unconstitutionally succeeded to the throne. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Nov 25 date for 'only Muslim lawyers' case

Nov 25 date for 'only Muslim lawyers' case

Victoria Jayaseele Martin filed a judicial review application to challenge a decision that only Muslim lawyers were allowed to practise at the Syariah Court.
Will KTMB now be taking us for a PKFZ ride?

Will KTMB now be taking us for a PKFZ ride?

For starters, it has reportedly sold prime land in Bangsar to Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad (PHB) at around one-eighth of market value.

Speculation over Mansor's uncontested win

Speculation over Mansor's uncontested win

dr mansur othman dr mansor othman Two other challengers for the Permatang Pauh deputy chief post were reportedly ‘pressured' to pull out.
Kit Siang: Will DPM, others follow Nazri's lead?

Kit Siang: Will DPM, others follow Nazri's lead?

The DAP veteran asks if anyone else is following Nazri’s declaration that he is “Malaysian first”, aiming his guns at Muhyiddin.
1MDB: Another financial scandal in the making?

1MDB: Another financial scandal in the making?

Anwar Ibrahim claims there are many questions regarding 1Malaysia Development Fund Bhd, calling it covertly run, and a possible crony-saver.
Nazri: I will shield gov't, even from Mahathir

Nazri: I will shield gov't, even from Mahathir

nazri abdul aziz It’s politician vs columnist within the Umno circle as Mohd Nazri tells Utusan Malaysia’s Awang Selamat to butt out of politics.
A nation of failed economic development plans

A nation of failed economic development plans

COMMENT Pure economics shows how the NEP has only given a false sense of confidence to Malays that they have progressed.
An open-and-shut case

An open-and-shut case

It is our minds that should be opened.
Manufacturers: Trading ringgit hurts real economy

Manufacturers: Trading ringgit hurts real economy

The proposal to internationalise the ringgit could attract short–term hot money and speculative inflows or outflows, a scenario which was evident during the 1997/98 Asian financial crisis.
Headlines online: Sept 20, 2010

Headlines online: Sept 20, 2010

The death of a close friend of murdered Sosilawati Lawiya, and Jho Low's promise to bring Hollywood to Malaysia dominated today's headlines.
M'sia buys China bonds in boost for renminbi: report

M'sia buys China bonds in boost for renminbi: report

The report did not specify the size of the investment and the central bank declined to comment on the issue.
Dismissed again - Anwar's appeal on sodomy charge

Dismissed again - Anwar's appeal on sodomy charge

NONE UPDATED 2.40PM Court of Appeal says it has no jurisdiction to hear Anwar's application to strike out the charge.
Teoh inquest: 'Goodbye' message in mystery note

Teoh inquest: 'Goodbye' message in mystery note

NONE UPDATED 7.50PM The interpreter who translated the mainly Chinese-language note says she used Google. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Who has the edge in leading Pakatan?'

'Who has the edge in leading Pakatan?'

NONE FREE 'PKR should take PAS as an example to follow. A contest is just a contest and the winner should be the one most preferred by the members.'
'Ge tai' row: With dialogue, we can go beyond tolerance

'Ge tai' row: With dialogue, we can go beyond tolerance

ge tai FREE 'This is 1Malaysia at its best, not the rhetoric as spun by BN. Please keep this type of dialogue going on whatever issues that relate to religion, race and the community.'