Archive - 11 October 2010

Main suspects to challenge remand order

Main suspects to challenge remand order

Lawyer brothers and another suspect filed a review application against the extention of the remand order on them.
Ministry probes fatal bus crash, 15 dead

Ministry probes fatal bus crash, 15 dead

Initial investigations revealed that the bus had also undergone regular inspections at Puspakom, with the latest being in May.
Adam Lambert concert can go ahead despite protest

Adam Lambert concert can go ahead despite protest

The Adam Lambert concert can go ahead provided the organisers adhere to the conditions set by the authorities.
Bumi equity: Perkasa agrees with MCA proposal

Bumi equity: Perkasa agrees with MCA proposal

Ibrahim Ali agrees that the bumiputera equity participation target of 30 per cent be reviewed based on merit as suggested by the MCA president.
Don moots law to deal with sorcery

Don moots law to deal with sorcery

A lecturer here has called on the government to enact what he calls a Sorcery Criminal Act to deal with such practice in the country.
PAS to announce candidate on Oct 24

PAS to announce candidate on Oct 24

PAS will announce its candidate for the Galas state by-election on Oct 24, the same day BN is expected to name its candidate.
BN MPs: Probe Batu Sapi MP's fatal accident

BN MPs: Probe Batu Sapi MP's fatal accident

The Barisan Nasional Backbenchers Club (BNBBC) intends to write a letter to Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein tomorrow, for a thorough probe.
AirAsia X calling for level playing field

AirAsia X calling for level playing field

AirAsia X hopes the government would formulate a level playing field policy that encourages competition through the upcoming Budget 2011.
Ansari to contest PKR veep post

Ansari to contest PKR veep post

The party supreme council member announced his candidacy for vice-president in the two-day party election scheduled to begin from Oct 30.
'Agent provocateur provoked chaos in Rawang'

'Agent provocateur provoked chaos in Rawang'

PKR Rawang assemblyperson Gan Pei Nei today said an unknown man instigated the fracas at the TNB's high tension cable construction site.

Cops ticked off for nabbing lawyer, volunteers

Cops ticked off for nabbing lawyer, volunteers

Police detain four volunteers, including a lawyer, for passing out information on what to do when stopped, detained, questioned or arrested, calling it ‘anti-police'.
Rahimi: I am not protecting PM, Rosmah

Rahimi: I am not protecting PM, Rosmah

saiful rahimi Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide says police took down his statement after he had lodged a police report on Wednesday.
The GPS of GE-13

The GPS of GE-13

State your position; there is little left to lose
'Dr Ayam' alleged to be wife beater

'Dr Ayam' alleged to be wife beater

Old allegations continue to haunt former Bukit Bintang MCA division chairperson Dr Lee Chong Meng, who now claims to be a PKR member.
SAPP-Pakatan to clash over Batu Sapi?

SAPP-Pakatan to clash over Batu Sapi?

The mood over MP’s sudden death remains sombre, but excitement over the by-election is expected to pick up in the coming days.
'DAP unity plan should be endorsed by delegates'

'DAP unity plan should be endorsed by delegates'

NONE A party veteran says the proposal by Lim Kit Siang to settle the unrest in Perak should not be a private deal.
Palm oil exports to jump 32 percent this year

Palm oil exports to jump 32 percent this year

Palm oil exports will jump 32 percent to RM65.2 billion this year as prices and volume rise on the back of the economic recovery.
Settlers threaten to camp outside Felda HQ

Settlers threaten to camp outside Felda HQ

Make replanting payment within three months or face massive protests, settlers' association Anak warns gov't. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Much-vilified GST still looms in the shadows

Much-vilified GST still looms in the shadows

NONE PARLIAMENT The opposition is concerned that the government may try to bulldoze the new tax format through Parliament by the end of this meeting.
T'ganu mulls RM100 mil bridge to Seberang Takir

T'ganu mulls RM100 mil bridge to Seberang Takir

The bridge connecting Kampung Tanjung and Seberang Takir will shorten the journey to the airport, said MB.
PKR No 2: Zaid unlikely to step aside for Khalid

PKR No 2: Zaid unlikely to step aside for Khalid

khalid ibrahim Selangor MB's entry into the race puts spotlight back on FT chief Zaid Ibrahim.
Cabinet yet to approve GM mosquito trial

Cabinet yet to approve GM mosquito trial

PM said the release of GM mosquitoes for field testing was one of the methods of the government to check the spread of the disease.
Ibrahim Ali accused of disrespect for late Chong

Ibrahim Ali accused of disrespect for late Chong

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 7.24PM As the House stood in one-minute silence, the Perkasa president was allegedly talking on his cellphone. [VIDEO INSIDE]

 

Penang leads drive to curb sex crimes against children

Penang leads drive to curb sex crimes against children

Many parents find it difficult to talk to their children about the subject, says Bukit Mertajam MP Chong Eng.
Human Rights Party petitions US for help

Human Rights Party petitions US for help

It seeks 100 scholarships a year for study in American universities for Indians denied places locally because of 'racist policies'.
DAP: Just where will GLCs get RM454b for ETP?

DAP: Just where will GLCs get RM454b for ETP?

UPDATED 5.25PM This was the question raised today by DAP's Tony Pua, who has also demanded that it be answered by PM Najib. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Banting lawyers: Ex-S'gor exco linked to land deal?

Banting lawyers: Ex-S'gor exco linked to land deal?

According to CCM documents, a former Selangor exco member was involved in business dealings with a prime suspect in the Banting murders.
Opposition bench queries rejection of questions

Opposition bench queries rejection of questions

PARLIAMENT Opposition MPs were upset as they had 28 parlimentary questions from 17 Pakatan MPs rejected.

Whatever happened to the Indian postman?

Whatever happened to the Indian postman?

Sarawak has no real need for so many dams

Sarawak has no real need for so many dams

'Sensitive' South China Sea not on defence agenda

'Sensitive' South China Sea not on defence agenda

The South China Sea is not on the formal agenda for inaugural talks between defence ministers from Asia and the US, Zahid Hamidi said.
Malays control destiny of this country

Malays control destiny of this country

Herbal products need better regulation

Herbal products need better regulation

Lack of tenders cause dodgy budget benders

Lack of tenders cause dodgy budget benders

Gov't to carry out landmark GM mosquito trial

Gov't to carry out landmark GM mosquito trial

"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the GM anti-dengue mosquito trial will take place by the end of this year," health minister said.
Religious CD seizure challenge date on Oct 26

Religious CD seizure challenge date on Oct 26

The High Court will that day fix dates to hear Jill Ireland's demand the Home Ministry rerurns the eight CDs she brought in from Jakarta.
Hisham denies cops failed to probe Banting lawyers

Hisham denies cops failed to probe Banting lawyers

hishammuddin hussien PARLIAMENT Six police reports lodged against the duo, while one of the cases is undergoing trial, says Home Minister. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Ladang Rakyat' a major issue against PAS in Galas

'Ladang Rakyat' a major issue against PAS in Galas

The issue has now become a hot topic in coffee shops in Gua Musang ahead of the nomination for the by-election on Oct 26.
Mass Rail Transit may worsen KL's problems

Mass Rail Transit may worsen KL's problems

NGOs are concerned that the ETP project is ill-conceived and driven not from public consultation and needs, but by private interests.
Speaker: No debate, 'racist' principals already disciplined

Speaker: No debate, 'racist' principals already disciplined

PARLIAMENT The emergency motion, filed by Lim Kit Siang, was rejected by House speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia on the grounds there was no urgency.
Don't be selective, Mustapa tells Anwar

Don't be selective, Mustapa tells Anwar

PARLIAMENT The International Trade and Industry Minister says the opposition leader is 'selective' in sourcing information to attack the government.
'Coerced' SDs: Police want answers from lawyer

'Coerced' SDs: Police want answers from lawyer

Bukit Aman's CCID wants to question PKR lawyer Latheefa Koya over allegations she coerced Anwar's ex-aide into signing the documents.
The good, the bad and the ugly

The good, the bad and the ugly

We need politicians with outside experience.
Headlines online: Oct 11, 2010

Headlines online: Oct 11, 2010

The dailies focused on the PM's speech at the MCA annual general assembly and the bus crash that killed 12 yesterday.
Najib mum on Galas BN candidate

Najib mum on Galas BN candidate

NONE UPDATED 12.54PM BN is yet to decide on its candidate for the Galas by-election, said Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak today. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
'Towkay' party finds it hard to be in opposition

'Towkay' party finds it hard to be in opposition

FREE 'MCA has never had the right political DNA. The party is essentially a towkay party from inception and members are there for business connections and to enrich oneself.'
PM must show that racism not tolerated

PM must show that racism not tolerated

FREE 'You can't wipe out racism, but you can send a clear message that it won't be tolerated and that all the laws and disciplinary procedures will be enforced without mercy.'
Ku Li to be Umno's Galas candidate

Ku Li to be Umno's Galas candidate

tengku razaleigh and umno Umno's most famous dissident opts to become not just  BN's Galas campaign head but also its contestant.
Muhyiddin tasked to ensure GTP's success

Muhyiddin tasked to ensure GTP's success

NONE The DPM says Najib handed him the responsibility a few weeks ago to ensure it achieves its targets.