Archive - 27 September 2010

Team Lotus: Tony Fernandes, Proton on collision course

Team Lotus: Tony Fernandes, Proton on collision course

Proton says Malaysian motorsport team owner Tony Fernandes has no right to use the Lotus brand for the 2011 Formula 1 season.
Pak Lah: 'Don't stoke the flames of race'

Pak Lah: 'Don't stoke the flames of race'

Former prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the people must liberalise their mindset in order for reforms to be instituted effectively.
PKR Kota Raja polls: It's almost in the bag for Xavier

PKR Kota Raja polls: It's almost in the bag for Xavier

The counting process proceeds at the party headquarters which is the new venue after disruptions broke out at Kota Raja yesterday. [VIDEO INSIDE]
SUPP to contest 19 seats in S'wak elections

SUPP to contest 19 seats in S'wak elections

Dr Chan, who is a deputy chief minister, said the 19 seats were predominantly Chinese urban constituencies.
Gov't to probe priest's insult against Islam: Mashitah

Gov't to probe priest's insult against Islam: Mashitah

The government will not keep quiet to any form of insult against Islam in the country to avoid any untoward incidence.
EC to call by-election in Galas

EC to call by-election in Galas

A by-election will be held for the Galas state seat following the death of its incumbent assemblyman Che Hashim Sulaiman today.  
Cops eye DAP reps over bumiputera, Islam issues

Cops eye DAP reps over bumiputera, Islam issues

Ean Yong Hian Wah, Teo Nie Ching and Tony Pua have been called to give statements within the space of a week.
DAP: DPM's inaction will spur 'little Napoleons'

DAP: DPM's inaction will spur 'little Napoleons'

Perak DAP says inaction on racist principals will cultivate a civil service mafia.
NUJ: Utusan's unethical policies will be its downfall

NUJ: Utusan's unethical policies will be its downfall

Union president Hata Wahari today raised concerns over the drop in the newspaper's circulation due to policies that are against ethical journalism practice.
Muhyiddin's cheap and lame excuse

Muhyiddin's cheap and lame excuse

Talking rot at budget consultative meeting

Talking rot at budget consultative meeting

Banting dog killings: Expert opinion not sought

Banting dog killings: Expert opinion not sought

Underworld reaching out to Indians

Underworld reaching out to Indians

'Nazri truly a good Malaysian First'

'Nazri truly a good Malaysian First'

Proxy war in S'gor PKR divisions?

Proxy war in S'gor PKR divisions?

NEWS ANALYSIS This is because the number of members in a PKR division like Kapar can equal the membership of an entire state like Perlis.
How S'wak loggers walk away with RM230 mil

How S'wak loggers walk away with RM230 mil

timber logs kayu balak 110907 Here's how a company linked to the Sarawak CM is making a killing on logging profits.

 

Syed Husin: End of an era

Syed Husin: End of an era

syed husin ali INTERVIEW The outgoing PKR deputy president said he intends to spend his time on his second love - writing.
Heavyweights tumble in PKR polls

Heavyweights tumble in PKR polls

elizabeth wong 170209 Among those defeated in their bid for division chief are Elizabeth Wong, Kamarul Baharin Abas and Mustaffa Kamil Ayub.
Salang: '1M'sia' computer scheme being abused

Salang: '1M'sia' computer scheme being abused

The children of teachers were given the netbooks first and only the remainder, if any, were distributed to the children of villagers, he claimed.
Zaid: I say what I think

Zaid: I say what I think

EXCLUSIVE The PKR deputy presidency hopeful says he is critical because the party needs this of him. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Gov't yet to decide on sale of Plus highways

Gov't yet to decide on sale of Plus highways

The government has yet to decide if it will sell its interest in Plus Expressways Bhd, said DPM Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin.
Certain quarters inciting Felda settlers: Ahmad

Certain quarters inciting Felda settlers: Ahmad

"I would like to state that the suit by Felda Kemahang 3 settlers should not be made a reference case," the deputy minister said.
Asri defends Penang gov't, gambling revenue 'halal'

Asri defends Penang gov't, gambling revenue 'halal'

dr asri mufti perlis 081008 UPDATED 4.55PM He explains the circumstances which the gov't can make legitimate use of taxes from activities banned by Islam.
Nuke plant - where's the 'comprehensive study'?

Nuke plant - where's the 'comprehensive study'?

nuclear power plant Klang MP Charles Santiago asks if there are ‘vested interests’ in powering up the plan.
DPM defends Bakun dam sale, not a bailout

DPM defends Bakun dam sale, not a bailout

Muhyiddin defended the plan to sell the troubled Bakun dam, denying it was a bailout for the controversial multi-billion-dollar project.
Branson warns Malaysia over Sodomy II

Branson warns Malaysia over Sodomy II

richard branson UPDATED 9PM The British tycoon said the ongoing sodomy trial of Anwar Ibrahim is damaging the country's reputation.
PAS rep falls to cancer - 12th by-election beckons

PAS rep falls to cancer - 12th by-election beckons

NONE UPDATED 7.55PM Che Hashim Sulaima, 48, succumbed to colon cancer and passed away at 4.30pm.
Marry by all means, Najib

Marry by all means, Najib

najib and malaysia economy COMMENT If the PM takes Socrates’ advice and is successful, maybe he need not be a philosopher after all.
Only Umno will lose supremacy, says Kit Siang

Only Umno will lose supremacy, says Kit Siang

The DAP supremo says if Pakatan comes to Putrajaya, all Malaysians will be empowered to enjoy equal footing as citizens.
Karpal: Written judgments must be in BM

Karpal: Written judgments must be in BM

karpal singh UPDATED 4PM The lawyer points out that judges are not exempted from the National Language Act.
Suspicion of 'saboteurs' in PKR polls

Suspicion of 'saboteurs' in PKR polls

UPDATED 1.35PM Its chief administrator Saifuddin Nasution sees this link to the destruction of some ballot boxes in the polls nomination process. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Azhar: Guan Eng lied about using gambling money

Azhar: Guan Eng lied about using gambling money

The Penang opposition leader says Guan Eng's style is to initially deny something, then when he is shown the proof, he will admit it.

The BN dilemma

The BN dilemma

For once, Mahathir is right about Malay loss of power.
Headlines online: Sept 27, 2010

Headlines online: Sept 27, 2010

Newly unearthed bones linked to cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya’s murder case and the chaos surrounding PKR direct elections made the front pages today.
Public forum calls for urgent revival of IPCMC

Public forum calls for urgent revival of IPCMC

The Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission will serve to review the guidelines, laws and implementation of police procedures.
Hasmah gives thumbs up to 'Mahathir musical'

Hasmah gives thumbs up to 'Mahathir musical'

NONE Dr Mahathir's wife said it was well-scripted and one of the finest musical performances she had seen.
Sim's win is PKR template for the future

Sim's win is PKR template for the future

sim tze tsim COMMENT Pantai Jerejak rep Sim Tze Tsin’s win in Bayan Baru augurs well for a PKR-led future in Malaysian politics.
Koh, who's the real nemesis of 1Malaysia?

Koh, who's the real nemesis of 1Malaysia?

FREE 'Kit Siang might be domineering and Guan Eng dogmatic, but they have laid down their lives for this country without expectations of any pecuniary reward.'
'While allaying Islamophobia in the US...'

'While allaying Islamophobia in the US...'

FREE 'Our lecturers should also mention Lina Joy, body snatching of the Hindu dead, the conversion of minors, the demolition of Orang Asli churches...'