Archive - 9 October 2010

Taib: Gov't gives fair compensation for land

Taib: Gov't gives fair compensation for land

Chief Minister Taib Mahmud reiterated today that the government would not acquire private land without providing a fair compensation. 
NUJ: Sneaking into meetings 'common practice'

NUJ: Sneaking into meetings 'common practice'

Hata Wahari says that even Umno presidential briefings are regularly infiltrated by journalists specially tasked by their ‘masters’ for the job.
JB Umno Youth protests Hindraf's statement on sultan

JB Umno Youth protests Hindraf's statement on sultan

They say their protests was a reminder to uphold the sultans' privileges and a warning not to question Malay rights.
Kula awaits 'unity formula' in Perak DAP

Kula awaits 'unity formula' in Perak DAP

M Kulasegaran will await the outcome of the internal meeting before deciding his next move.
Low turnout at MCA wings' AGMs raises questions

Low turnout at MCA wings' AGMs raises questions

If the turnout is any yardstick, it is a sign that all is not well in the party.
Chua's sex scandal hot topic at MCA assembly

Chua's sex scandal hot topic at MCA assembly

NONE The 'widely discussed' MCA president's notorious scandal injected some life into the Wanita assembly.
Battle of influence on the cards in Sabah

Battle of influence on the cards in Sabah

The impending by-election in Batu Sapi will be the first real test for SAPP since it broke away from the ruling BN coalition.
'Consider Sarawak's interest in Bakun'

'Consider Sarawak's interest in Bakun'

'The federal govt should consider not only on making profit but also look at the overall factors,' says the state public utilities minister.
MCA Youth flail against Umno 'tolerance' for extremism

MCA Youth flail against Umno 'tolerance' for extremism

Fire and brimstone was spewn by delegates to the MCA Youth annual general meeting as its leaders flailed the Umno-led BN regime for inaction against racism and extremism.
Chong Meng 'forgets' when he joined PKR

Chong Meng 'forgets' when he joined PKR

Despite being quizzed repeatedly during a phone interview, Lee could only reply: 'I have forgotten'.
PKR Bkt Bintang fully behind 'Dr Ayam'

PKR Bkt Bintang fully behind 'Dr Ayam'

The newly elected division exco says Lee Chong Meng’s candidacy is kosher because he resigned MCA a day before PKR elections.
PMR to be schools-based, UPSR to have new format

PMR to be schools-based, UPSR to have new format

The changes will only take effect from 2016, says Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said today.

SAPP vows to sue Malaysian, British governments

SAPP vows to sue Malaysian, British governments

The Sabah-based opposition front says both governments have not fulfilled their part of the deal in the formation of Malaysia.
Sarawak to build more coal-fired plants

Sarawak to build more coal-fired plants

The state needs coal-fired power to complement its hydro power generation to meet high demand in energy-intensive industries.
EGM poser: Two-thirds majority to remove Teng?

EGM poser: Two-thirds majority to remove Teng?

teng hock nan UPDATED 7.07PM At the eleventh hour, Gerakan is stuck on a technicality over the no-confidence vote against Teng.
BN Youth must be more 'radical' says Khairy

BN Youth must be more 'radical' says Khairy

The BN Youth chief urges the youth wing to be "the most radical" in implementing the PM's call for a moderate approach in all things.
Galas: Ku Li to meet Najib on Monday

Galas: Ku Li to meet Najib on Monday

The meeting will discuss the BN candidate for the by-election as well as the strategy to be used to recapture the seat
Rahimi: I did not fear arrest

Rahimi: I did not fear arrest

Anwar Ibrahim's former aide Rahimi Osman disputes claims that he had run to PKR for protection against police arrest.
MCA Youth: Boycott extremists, punish racists

MCA Youth: Boycott extremists, punish racists

The MCA Youth boldly goes where even the party's deputy president dare not , urging the BN to distance itself from extremist organisations.
Khalid spanner in PKR deputy president race?

Khalid spanner in PKR deputy president race?

ANALYSIS He may not be joining in just to maintain stability, but his candidacy could draw votes from Azmin, and even elbow out Zaid.
Azmin: I've been through the mill

Azmin: I've been through the mill

azmin ali In a rousing speech in Johor, the aspiring PKR No 2 gives short shrift to issues that have bedeviled him.
8tv, ntv7 news blackout on Rawang-TNB row?

8tv, ntv7 news blackout on Rawang-TNB row?

Their news crew were at the confrontation between villagers and TNB backed by the cavalry, but there was not a peep on the main news.
Batu Sapi MP dies in road accident

Batu Sapi MP dies in road accident

edmund chong ket wah UPDATED 3.27PM Batu Sapi MP Edmund Chong Ket Wah of Parti Bersatu Sabah has died in a road accident in Kota Kinabalu.
Dindings land tussle hits brick wall

Dindings land tussle hits brick wall

The Ipoh High Courty upholds the caveat that prevents the historic Dindings Indian Association site from being sold for development.

Ku Li agrees to be BN election director for Galas

Ku Li agrees to be BN election director for Galas

tengku razaleigh UPDATED 1.12PM But the question of him being the BN candidate would have to wait until he meets Najib.
Lim Si Pin, don't wait for next year

Lim Si Pin, don't wait for next year

your say FREE ‘After resigning form Gerakan, it will be time to send in your application form to DAP or PKR. Your old man will be proud of you.’
No more whipping, cry from SIS

No more whipping, cry from SIS

Even criminal offenders have the right to be free from cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment argues the liberal Islamic group.
Get on Facebook or fade away, politicians told

Get on Facebook or fade away, politicians told

Future battles for political mindshare will be fought on the bytes battlefield of the online social networking site Facebook, says top academic.

PKR, say 'no' to Chong Meng

PKR, say 'no' to Chong Meng

lee chong meng FREE 'If MCA - an Umno crony - sees it fit to suspend him, then why does PKR welcome him? Who pays the ultimate price?'