Archive - 7 October 2010

IIUM study: BN popularity on the rise

IIUM study: BN popularity on the rise

Support for BN saw a marginal increase among Malays and Chinese but there was a significant drop among Indians, according to IIUM's study.
Proton recalls Gen2 & Satria Neo made between 2004-2008

Proton recalls Gen2 & Satria Neo made between 2004-2008

The voluntary recall affects 15,911 (two per cent) of 660,000 cars produced and sold over the four-year period.
Voter registration exercise for Orang Asli

Voter registration exercise for Orang Asli

The ministry secretary-general said there were still about 31,900 Orang Asli in the country who had yet to register as voters.
Ex-IGP Musa, CID director may be cited for contempt

Ex-IGP Musa, CID director may be cited for contempt

Musa Hassan and Mohd Bakri Mohd Zinin have been ordered to be present in court on Oct 28.
Lee Chong Meng quits MCA and joins PKR

Lee Chong Meng quits MCA and joins PKR

Being slapped with a three-year suspension was the deciding factor to cross over to the opposition.
TNB face off with villagers again, three held

TNB face off with villagers again, three held

rawang 071010 Worker falls in a ditch as villagers try to stop TNB personnel from trying to fill up a trench, resulting in arrests. [PHOTO GALLERY INSIDE]

Felda denies owing RM261 million to 11,000 settlers

Felda denies owing RM261 million to 11,000 settlers

NONE Deputy minister in charge of Felda, Ahmad Maslan, says there is no such thing, accuses Harakah of publishing a misleading article.
Gerakan delegates claim bribery ahead of EGM

Gerakan delegates claim bribery ahead of EGM

Youth wing alleges this is part of the strategy to reduce the number of no-confidence votes against chairman Teng Hock Nan.
Rahimi issue: Karpal gets  another shot at witness list

Rahimi issue: Karpal gets another shot at witness list

The Rahimi affair has taken yet another turn by giving Anwar Ibrahim's counsel another opportunity at extracting the witness list.
'I can't disclose contents of new SD'

'I can't disclose contents of new SD'

NONE Anwar's former aide, Rahimi Osman, said this is because he doesn't want to disrupt the on-going Sodomy II trial.

 

Decision of Asri's appeal on Dec 28

Decision of Asri's appeal on Dec 28

The ex-mufti is seeking leave to appeal against a Syariah High Court decision on April 28 this year in allowing his case to be transferred to the High Court.
Galas: Prioritise 'Mat Jen Pe Cal', Umno advised

Galas: Prioritise 'Mat Jen Pe Cal', Umno advised

NONE Pressure mounts on Tengku Razaleigh to deliver in Galas as yet another Umno leader sidesteps questions on the potential candidates.
Kit Siang: Don't repeat mistake of 1995

Kit Siang: Don't repeat mistake of 1995

NONE UPDATED 6.00PM Because of party disunity DAP suffered its worst electoral setback, winning only one state seat, says party supremo.
Sivarasa: Rahimi's SD irrelevant to sodomy trial

Sivarasa: Rahimi's SD irrelevant to sodomy trial

Rahimi Osman's new statutory declaration has been preceded by his statement to the police on the alleged conspiracy against Anwar Ibrahim.
Sabah denies situation at its ports critical

Sabah denies situation at its ports critical

This is in response to Sabah shipping agents who expressed dissatisfaction, claiming delays and congestion.
'Sex education' for Muslims

'Sex education' for Muslims

Malaysians only good for massage?

Malaysians only good for massage?

DAP photoshopping the First-er identity

DAP photoshopping the First-er identity

God Save NegaraKu

God Save NegaraKu

The battle for reform must continue

The battle for reform must continue

Penang Gerakan Youth like 'an immature baby'

Penang Gerakan Youth like 'an immature baby'

Rahimi a liar, says his PKR Youth friend

Rahimi a liar, says his PKR Youth friend

The sodomy pot continues to boil, boil and bubble as ingredient after ingredient is thrown in with apparently no end in sight.

Transparency needed from gov't

Transparency needed from gov't

Why so secretive on how gambling revenue is used?
Home Ministry gets the most complaints

Home Ministry gets the most complaints

999 complaints concerning the Home Ministry were received throughout the eight-month period.
Kedah gov't asked to lodge report over irregularities

Kedah gov't asked to lodge report over irregularities

Kedah MACC said without complete information, it could not probe further into the allegation as the MB's statement on the matter was made in general.
Zaid wants Rahimi's claims probed

Zaid wants Rahimi's claims probed

UPDATED 4.28PM While the PKR leadership is scrambling to contain the Rahimi Osman fallout, Zaid Ibrahim wants the former's claims investigated. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Zaid will pull out if Nurul goes for No 2

Zaid will pull out if Nurul goes for No 2

NONE UPDATED 3.49PM Zaid Ibrahim has offered to withdraw as candidate for the PKR deputy presidency should Nurul Izzah Anwar join the race. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Rahimi told cops about Najib, Rosmah-Saiful link

Rahimi told cops about Najib, Rosmah-Saiful link

UPDATED 4.53PM He would be committing perjury if his new statutory declaration contradicts the police statement, according to PKR veep Sivarasa Rasiah. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Headlines online: Oct 7, 2010

Headlines online: Oct 7, 2010

Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide claiming he was forced to sign statutory declarations made headlines in Malay dailies today.
PAS: Ku Li is double-edged sword for BN

PAS: Ku Li is double-edged sword for BN

UPDATED 4.18 PM Tengku Razaleigh's appointment as Umno's election director for the Galas by-election may cause them more harm than good, says PAS' secretary-general. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR not behind Rahimi's ruined press meet

PKR not behind Rahimi's ruined press meet

PKR today denied involvement with the disruption of the press conference of Anwar Ibrahim's former aide, Rahimi Osman.
Illegals plundering Sabah mangrove swamps

Illegals plundering Sabah mangrove swamps

The Sabah Forestry Department has discovered the bark is being stripped and carted away to neighbouring countries where there is a huge demand.

 

Mustaffa: The Muhyiddin I knew then and now

Mustaffa: The Muhyiddin I knew then and now

mustafa kamil ayub INTERVIEW Outgoing PKR vice-president Mustaffa Kamil Ayub offers insights on his former boss Muhyiddin Yassin, who is now deputy premier. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Gua Musang Umno secretary Aziz may be BN's choice

Gua Musang Umno secretary Aziz may be BN's choice

Another name being mentioned is Gua Musang Umno Youth vice-chief Zamzani Harun, 39.
Umno Veteran's Club swings behind Perkasa

Umno Veteran's Club swings behind Perkasa

The party's veterans deny that the NGO is a racist organisation, its sole concern is the ensuring the community's interests are taken care of.
Why is 'March to Putrajaya' banned?

Why is 'March to Putrajaya' banned?

NONE COMMENT Author Kim Quek must be rolling on the floor with laughter for the unexpected boon in publicity from the ban.
Monkey kills baby in snatch attack in Seremban

Monkey kills baby in snatch attack in Seremban

A newborn baby has been killed by a monkey which snatched it from its home, bit its face and neck and then dropped it from a rooftop.
Clampdown on political satirists no laughing matter

Clampdown on political satirists no laughing matter

zunar cartoonist with cartoon work COMMENT Satire is the new weapon of choice in the fight against government control over freedom of expression.
And now, 'media created the Perkasa monster'

And now, 'media created the Perkasa monster'

EXCLUSIVE It would appear that the NGO has become an albatross round the neck of Umno. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Umno owns Utusan but can't control it?'

'Umno owns Utusan but can't control it?'

your say FREE ‘To the Home Minister, who is so quick to act on others but not Utusan - why are you silent on thi issue?
'How desperate are they?'

'How desperate are they?'

vox populi small thumbnail FREE ‘BN are making sure that they kill off Anwar Ibrahim's political career before the next general election.’