Archive - 1 October 2010

Two people from a group of 40 veterans have expressed regret over accusations of “acting” in returning the RM100 compassionate money given to them earlier by the Penang government.

“Leaders come and go but the struggle for the people will continue,” said former Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) commissioner S Sivasubramaniam.

Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra said today that he is dissapointed that his brother Sultan Muhammad V had revoked his Tengku Temenggong title and all awards that had been conferred to him.

Although the deputy premier claims that Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah is leading BN's charge in Galas, the latter refuses to confirm this.

Lawyer for former RMAF sergeant says there is a contention on the alleged torture between her client and the two, who denied the claims.

The government is remaining tight-lipped over the sudden arrest of cartoonist Zunar, only saying that the police ‘have always been fair'.

Reuters examines key risk for foreign investors in Malaysia, that includes economic reforms, corruption and religious conflict.

He reminds the candidates that greater things are in store and they should be prepared to meet the challenges that lie ahead.

The staging of the musical has been extended by five more days till Oct 9, following overwhelming response from the public.

Home Ministry's banning of The March to Putrajaya on grounds he's inciting hatred for the federal constitution is a sick joke, says writer.

Good cooperation between Umno and other BN component parties has emerged, claims a high-level BN informant.

DAP Perak questions the difference in Zambry’s figures in the state assembly and that reported by New Sunday Times, asking who is lying.

The villagers gathered at the entrance of the waste disposal site from 10am for about an hour.

PKR veteran Mustaffa Kamil Ayub has officially stated his intention to vie for the party deputy presidency. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Support him, for he has been loyal to the party and serves the people well, they say of the Batu Uban assemblyperson.

Speculation abounds as to whether the Gua Musang MP will have the final say or be a mere figurehead.

'It  doesn’t only apply to Samy but applies to all of us, that one day we have to leave the stage, then we should exit gracefully,' he said.

UPDATED 5.10PM As part of his election promises, Zaid Ibrahim says he wants PKR to serve as an efficient backbone for the Pakatan Rakyat coalition.

ANALYSIS A proxy fight may ignite sparks in Kelana Jaya while Khalid’s bid for Kuala Selangor chief could decide his stab at party No 2.

COMMENT Just like racism and sexism, heterosexism is based on ungrounded beliefs and prejudice about homosexuals.

PAS had expressed the desire for the BN not to contest the seat, saying it would help prevent a wastage of money.

UPDATED 3.30PM His wagon might have been circled but even so voices have risen in his support charging that higher ups may be against him.

UPDATED 2.43PM Muhyiddin says PAS is afraid of Umno local strongman Razaleigh's influence.

PKR elections, Samy Vellu and new traffic laws make the headlines today.

Either we overcome it or wait to be devoured.

The party accuses the ministry of undermining the 1Malaysia concept by imposing negative guidelines for vernacular schools.

Change must emerge from the hardline conservatives.

Pakatan challenges Umno reps to lead by example as their salaries are also drawn from taxes that include gambling and alcohol.

'The government says that this case is nothing to do with them, but the facts are to the contrary,' he said in Berlin.

COMMENT Despite the prime minister's speech to the UN, his country is facing serious racial tension.

Second finance minister said value for money basically means "efficient, effective and economic."

UPDATED 4.20PM Appellate court wants the dispute involving 'overpayments' amounting to RM920 million to go for a full trial.

COMMENT Malaysia needs to learn the value of opposition and debate, rather than fear it.

Poison pen letters seemingly have graduated to cyberspace in the form of SMSes -the effects are being felt in yet another PKR polls.

UPDATED 1.14PM The PM blames a ‘host of reasons’ why he fared badly that year, inadvertently pointing the finger at the Mahathir-Anwar saga.

A key to success is innovation. And innovation needs freedom, which can only come from empowering society.

EXCLUSIVE The daily has been mismanaged by top editors under the influence of its political masters, says the NUJ president.

BOOK REVIEW ‘Wild Sabah', according to its publisher Beaufoy Books, is about the natural splendours of the state in North Borneo.

FREE 'I don't need a bunch of fascists telling me what I can or cannot read. I will decide for myself.'

FREE 'Azhar Ibrahim and his team should return all monies they got from the government since it may have also come from ‘dubious' sources.'

COMMENT By wanting to quit earlier than announced, the MIC chief has ratcheted up the pressure on Taib Mahmud.

FREE 'I'm torn on this one. I respect Namewee for having the guts, honesty and good sense to cancel this event and avoid provocation...'