Archive - 29 September 2010

Namewee: Investigation papers sent to AG

Namewee: Investigation papers sent to AG

The investigation papers relating to video postings by rapper Namewee had already been submitted last week.

PAS slammed for 'don't contest Galas' pitch

PAS slammed for 'don't contest Galas' pitch

K'tan Umno's Youth and Wanita leaders say the proposal by PAS' deputy sec-gen Takiyuddin Hassan showed that it was scared of defeat.
Galas: PAS' non-Muslim supporters ready if Chinese picked

Galas: PAS' non-Muslim supporters ready if Chinese picked

hu pang chaw Its chief, Hu Pang Chaw, says one of their members could prove to be more suitable with voters in the area.
Xavier announced Kota Raja PKR chief

Xavier announced Kota Raja PKR chief

The Selangor exco was announced Kota Raja PKR chief after a protracted recount that took more than a day and a half to conclude and a fracas that has gotten the police involved.
Don't take opposition lightly in Galas, BN Youth told

Don't take opposition lightly in Galas, BN Youth told

Umno Youth, especially, are reminded not to take the opposition's challenge for Galas lightly although BN has the edge.
No water tariff hike til restructuring complete, says MB

No water tariff hike til restructuring complete, says MB

Syabas cannot raise the water tariff although such a hike was agreed to by the federal government, says the S'gor MB.
Kuala S'gor PKR meet will be orderly, says Khalid

Kuala S'gor PKR meet will be orderly, says Khalid

The division chief is locked in a four-way tussle with a former division Wanita chief, a former Selangor PKR youth info chief, and an ex-teacher.

Remember T'ganu downfall, Utusan editor tells Taib

Remember T'ganu downfall, Utusan editor tells Taib

Utusan compares the Sarawak CM to the ex-MB of Terengganu, whose refusal to step down led to BN's downfall in the '99 polls.
Vision 2020 target may not be achievable: Dr M

Vision 2020 target may not be achievable: Dr M

UPDATED 7.21PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad is pessimistic that the target can be achieved by 2020.
Police explains 'missing' Indian millionaire case

Police explains 'missing' Indian millionaire case

The police initially received a report about a cheating case 'to free' the businessman.
Pemandu: High public confidence in ETP

Pemandu: High public confidence in ETP

UPDATED 7.50PM Its head says more than 88 percent of respondents feel that the Economic Transformation Programme will answer needs.
Malaysiakini sues gov't over publishing knockback

Malaysiakini sues gov't over publishing knockback

The news portal has launched a legal challenge after authorities rejected its application for a permit to publish a newspaper.
Galas by-election: The Ku Li factor

Galas by-election: The Ku Li factor

UPDATED 9.38PM Both PAS and Umno will watch Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah closely, believing that his influence will be decisive in the upcoming polls.
Gov't to engage with people on nuke energy

Gov't to engage with people on nuke energy

Going nuclear for power generation is on, but the government will engage with the people on the issue, says Idris Jala.
Independent MPs tick gov't off over Zunar's arrest

Independent MPs tick gov't off over Zunar's arrest

NONE UPDATED 5.50PM In a rare statement, they say it makes the government look bad.
Temple site a health hazard

Temple site a health hazard

HRP says the location of the Padang Jawa Kuil Sri Maha Mairiamman below a Telekom tower will endanger the lives of the priests and devotees.
Deputy minister ordered to settle RM1.6 mil debt

Deputy minister ordered to settle RM1.6 mil debt

UPDATED 5.27PM M Saravanan was sued in his personal capacity before he was appointed a deputy minister.
Cops: No action as Perkasa gave full cooperation

Cops: No action as Perkasa gave full cooperation

UPDATED 5PM The OCPD says cops had to ask the organisers to cut the forum short instead as it could have disrupted public order.
Buffoon-o-phobia

Buffoon-o-phobia

And they deserve goon–o-phobia too.
Bumi discounts: Cops grill Tony Pua, to call MB Khalid

Bumi discounts: Cops grill Tony Pua, to call MB Khalid

NONE UPDATED 5.49PM The PJ Utara MP, who was questioned for over an hour for alleged sedition, says police will also haul up the MB for his statement.
BTN: Cabinet orders probe into 'racial slurs' claims

BTN: Cabinet orders probe into 'racial slurs' claims

The ministers were said to have been upset to hear of the allegations.
Teach all 'racist' gov't officers a lesson: MIC Youth

Teach all 'racist' gov't officers a lesson: MIC Youth

MIC Youth demands disciplinary action for the latest string of racist remarks by school principals, teachers and National Civics Bureau director. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Higher education to be fully-liberalised by 2015

Higher education to be fully-liberalised by 2015

With this, the 30 percent bumiputra equity requirement will be abolished, says a ministry official.
A westerner who defends Taib's dams

A westerner who defends Taib's dams

NONE Sarawak Energy Bhd's Norwegian boss has lambasted European environmentalists.
Perkasa declares 'war' against Namewee

Perkasa declares 'war' against Namewee

NONE UPDATED 2.50PM It vows to tail the rapper in his upcoming tour to promote his debut album.
Nazri calls off press conference with Namewee

Nazri calls off press conference with Namewee

nazri abdul aziz UPDATED 3.25PM This came minutes after it was announced that a joint press conference would be held tomorrow morning.
Petronas 'whistleblower' freed of graft charge

Petronas 'whistleblower' freed of graft charge

abdul jabbar mohammad A former Petronas executive is acquitted of having an indirect interest in a commercial deal.
PM to host special dinner for online friends Nov 4

PM to host special dinner for online friends Nov 4

The PM says the dinner follows the success of the tea party he hosted in March for his online friends to know and dialogue with them.
Galas: Notice of vacancy sent to EC

Galas: Notice of vacancy sent to EC

State assembly speaker Mohd Nassuruddin Daud confirms the notice of vacancy for the Galas state seat has been sent to the EC.

Bakun's power: Will Taib build an MRT system?

Bakun's power: Will Taib build an MRT system?

Judge Dr M by his actions, not words

Judge Dr M by his actions, not words

Gay or straight we all have to deal with our sexuality

Gay or straight we all have to deal with our sexuality

Thank you for my pension!

Thank you for my pension!

Why Zaid must be elected PKR's No 2

Why Zaid must be elected PKR's No 2

Headlines online: Sept 29, 2010

Headlines online: Sept 29, 2010

In the news - a priest who allegedly insulted Islam and a RM1.3 billion suit against the Astro provider.
Satire is seditious? Foreign press groups shocked

Satire is seditious? Foreign press groups shocked

'How can a book of cartoons be seditious?' asks the Paris-based Reporters Without Borders.
Idyllic Galas awaits political squalls

Idyllic Galas awaits political squalls

A looming by-election battle has turned the spotlight on this rural constituency.

 

 

 

Taib on election footing with Sibu speech

Taib on election footing with Sibu speech

NONE He chided the opposition of being 'big liars' for claiming to have the fabled Aladin's magical lamp to solve all problems.

All that may be wrong with PKR elections

All that may be wrong with PKR elections

Lack of preparation went wrong for the PKR direct elections, say some.
Veteran S'wak strongman may make political comeback

Veteran S'wak strongman may make political comeback

Ex-deputy education minister Salleh Jafaruddin is seen as a possible leader in the post-Taib era.
'We won't give up our lifestyle'

'We won't give up our lifestyle'

NONE SPECIAL REPORT Five Orang Ulu longhouses are going it alone in Sarawak.
Tougher wildlife law not good enough, say activists

Tougher wildlife law not good enough, say activists

wildlife animals malaysia borneo 210408 rhinoceros hornbill COMMENT Even with a new wildlife conservation law, some fear that political realities might get in its way.
Urgent need for Crime and Corruption Commission

Urgent need for Crime and Corruption Commission

COMMENT It will undertake research, intelligence gathering, preventive measures to combat crime and corruption, independent of the government.
Sabah bans fish feeding around marine park islands

Sabah bans fish feeding around marine park islands

The fish should not come to depend on humans to feed them, says
State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Masidi Manjun.
'Politicising race and religion may hurt economy'

'Politicising race and religion may hurt economy'

Perdana Leadership Foundation chief Azman Hashim's opening speech at the CEO Forum hits home in view of recent heated discussions.
May date for challenge of 'Lingam-tape' findings

May date for challenge of 'Lingam-tape' findings

vk lingam tape ahmad fairuz abdul halim 210907 The High Court has fixed May 16 for lawyer VK Lingam and two ex-judges to contest the royal panel’s findings.
What now for defeated PKR leaders?

What now for defeated PKR leaders?

pkr elections 2010 Will their loss in divisional polls have any repercussions for them as elected representatives?
It pays to listen to Branson and Wales

It pays to listen to Branson and Wales

FREE 'What you censor, you drive underground and generate more interest as a result of the curiosity you arouse.'
BTN officials spit on hand that feeds them

BTN officials spit on hand that feeds them

FREE 'Dear Hamin Husin, who pays your salary? It is from the taxes from ‘Si mata sepet' and ‘Si botol' that pay your salary, dude.'
'Why the kid gloves treatment for Perkasa?'

'Why the kid gloves treatment for Perkasa?'

NONE FREE 'I've no objections to them showing their displeasure with Namewee, but...'