Archive - 5 October 2010

Gerakan to Lim: Think it over

Gerakan to Lim: Think it over

UPDATED 11.10PM Gerakan's leadership have unanimously rejected the resignation of its advisor Dr Lim Keng Yaik and wants him to reconsider the decision.
'Lee Chong Meng - are you still in MCA?'

'Lee Chong Meng - are you still in MCA?'

If he is, then the Bukit Bintang division chairman's suspension will come into force.

 

More support for Ku Li as BN candidate in Galas

More support for Ku Li as BN candidate in Galas

Umno Supreme Council member Ismail Sabri Yaakob is in favour of Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah's nomination.

 

Kula issues apology from Nepal

Kula issues apology from Nepal

m kulasegaran Ipoh Barat MP in blog posting from Nepal says DAP is like a family and comrades are like brothers and sisters.
Tribute to ex-Umno Youth leaders except Anwar

Tribute to ex-Umno Youth leaders except Anwar

The youth movement felt that it was quite awkward and not suitable as Anwar was now with the Opposition.
Khalid still keeps 'em guessing

Khalid still keeps 'em guessing

UPDATED 9.12PM He said he will reveal which "high post" in the party polls he is vying for, but inadvertently implied he's going for number two. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Kedah BN unperturbed by MB's threat

Kedah BN unperturbed by MB's threat

Denying the allegation, the Umno leader said there were no irregularities in the contract when Kedah was under the BN's rule.
Azhar: Keng Yaik's quit move out of hurt

Azhar: Keng Yaik's quit move out of hurt

Penang Umno liaison secretary Azhar Ibrahim said Lim was not angry but was disappointed with what was happening in the party.
S'wak BN to have a realistic manifesto: Taib

S'wak BN to have a realistic manifesto: Taib

The Sarawak BN is now in the midst of formulating a manifesto for the coming 10th state election, says CM.
We welcome Kesh, says PPP

We welcome Kesh, says PPP

keshvinder singh PPP chairman Nik Sapeia Nik Yusof welcomes the move by Independent assemblyperson Keshvinder Singh to join the party.
PKR leader probed for police-Sosilawati murder link

PKR leader probed for police-Sosilawati murder link

Police had recorded Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin's statement at the Shah Alam district police headquarters at noon today.
Sosilawati case: Main suspects claim torture

Sosilawati case: Main suspects claim torture

sosilawati lawiya The lawyer brothers also claimed that they were forced to sign a document even though they had refused.
MCA launches troops into cyberspace

MCA launches troops into cyberspace

Its virtual propaganda machine is running ‘better than before' with a troop strength of some 200.

 

Keng Yaik: What misunderstanding?

Keng Yaik: What misunderstanding?

"If it had been a misunderstanding, then it must have been a very big misunderstanding," says former Gerakan president.
Koh: I have nothing more to add

Koh: I have nothing more to add

Gerakan leader brushes off questions from journalists and says whatever needs to be answered will be addressed later.
Teng Hock Nan, it's not that we love you less

Teng Hock Nan, it's not that we love you less

'... I am proud of my ethnicity ...'

'... I am proud of my ethnicity ...'

On using human rights to justify gay rights

On using human rights to justify gay rights

Time to move forward collectively, PKR

Time to move forward collectively, PKR

High crime rate PPP's, MIC's fault

High crime rate PPP's, MIC's fault

No place for immature, childish leaders

No place for immature, childish leaders

Malaysiakini raises funds for journalist group

Malaysiakini raises funds for journalist group

malaysiakini chinese version  5th anniversary dinner 041010 RM30,000 was raised during Malaysiakini Chinese edition's fifth anniversary dinner last night. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Ex-constable gets death for murder of boy, maid

Ex-constable gets death for murder of boy, maid

Mohd Nahar Abu Bakar, 34, who was in the dock, showed no reaction when the judge handed down the judgment.
Feds mull legal action over Selangor's water

Feds mull legal action over Selangor's water

The government may turn the pressure up to force Selangor to get moving on the Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant.
Gambling: Another 1,000 expected to return money

Gambling: Another 1,000 expected to return money

Penang Umno Youth would collect all the money and return it officially to the state government soon.
Report lodged on plan to take ex-sultan to Thailand

Report lodged on plan to take ex-sultan to Thailand

The report was made by aide-de-camp Colonel Zahari Bakri at the Kubang Kerian police station at 10.50am today.
No demos against racists, says MCA

No demos against racists, says MCA

'Should we bang our heads against the wall?" says Chua in claiming that MCA is doing all it can against racism.

Take care of your own party, Chua tells Koh

Take care of your own party, Chua tells Koh

NONE UPDATED 6.41PM He ‘advised' his Gerakan counterpart to spend more time getting his house in order.
Logging firm in limbo over RM70m payment order

Logging firm in limbo over RM70m payment order

Headache for logging firm Seruan Gemilang: Who to sue to claim the RM70 million that the Pahang government has been ordered to pay it?
Minister can overrule Port Klang Authority decisions

Minister can overrule Port Klang Authority decisions

port klang free zone pkfz probe 230807 UPDATED 6.52PM The transport minister can overrule any PKA board decision on legal action against its former directors says board chairperson. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Koh: Keng Yaik quit out of 'misunderstanding'

Koh: Keng Yaik quit out of 'misunderstanding'

UPDATED 3.50PM Koh denies claims that he had "watched idly" as Penang Gerakan burned.
DPM: RPK's threat indicates waning confidence in PKR

DPM: RPK's threat indicates waning confidence in PKR

NONE "They had lost confidence... we hope the people will learn from this and think carefully," he said.
Women affirmative action shouldn't penalise men

Women affirmative action shouldn't penalise men

COMMENT KTM mulling laws against men entering women coaches is not just funny - it offends the philosophy of affirmative action in principle and substance.
'Sabah container facilities in dismal state'

'Sabah container facilities in dismal state'

Sabah shippers are unhappy over the lamentable state of ports in Tawau, Lahad Datu and Sandakan.
Khairy invites public to minimum wage forum

Khairy invites public to minimum wage forum

Thirty-four percent of the workers in the country are said to be earning less than RM700 per month.
Koh will be in Penang, but not for Gerakan EGM

Koh will be in Penang, but not for Gerakan EGM

Instead the Gerakan president prefers to be at a BN Youth event although the EGM will decide the fate of state chief Teng Hock Nan.
Mustaffa: Perkasa's 'support' meant to cause rift

Mustaffa: Perkasa's 'support' meant to cause rift

PKR's No 2 post contender Mustaffa Kamil Ayub says Perkasa is trying to drive a wedge between himself, Azmin Ali and Zaid Ibrahim.
Will DPM return his earnings of the past 15 years?

Will DPM return his earnings of the past 15 years?

If Muhyiddin says Muslims want 'no part' in haram money, shouldn't he return his 15 years' salaries that are also 'tainted' by haram sources?
M'sia to raise ICT impact on culture at ITU

M'sia to raise ICT impact on culture at ITU

Rais Yatim will also highlight legal aspects like whether the existing local regulations can tackle cybercrime without international assistance.
PKR No 2: Khalid may enter race

PKR No 2: Khalid may enter race

khalid ibrahim COMMENT Not really for wanting to be higher up in the party hierarchy, but out of a desire for more latitude as Selangor MB.
Why such a racial imparity in gov't?

Why such a racial imparity in gov't?

Non-Malays make up 10%; even less at senior levels.
Headlines online: Oct 5, 2010

Headlines online: Oct 5, 2010

English dailies focussed on the resignation of Gerakan advisor Lim Keng Yaik, while Utusan seethed about Azmin Ali and Malay rights.
Online video ready for prime time

Online video ready for prime time

Soon, bandwidth will not be a problem here.
Master-disciple fallout in Gerakan

Master-disciple fallout in Gerakan

Party sources say that more and more Gerakan leaders and members have voiced their frustration with Koh Tsu Koon's leadership in the last few months.
'We'll hail Dr M as statesman when he behaves like one'

'We'll hail Dr M as statesman when he behaves like one'

vox populi small thumbnail FREE 'Give us a good reason why Dr Mahathir should support Perkasa, which is out to disrupt racial harmony.'
'For racists, the best form of denial is attack'

'For racists, the best form of denial is attack'

your say FREE ‘What has 'Muslim unity' to do with your allegedly racist articulations? Should Muslims back you even if you were racist?'
Dr Mahathir leaves Melbourne hospital

Dr Mahathir leaves Melbourne hospital

Former prime minister was discharged from Epworth Hospital this morning.
Keng Yaik may have felt 'irrelevant'

Keng Yaik may have felt 'irrelevant'

Former Gerakan president reportedly felt slighted at not being consulted about the leadership crisis in Penang.