Archive - 14 October 2010

Grace period before Anti-Profiteering Act takes force

Grace period before Anti-Profiteering Act takes force

ISA: 7 officers colluded with dangerous group

ISA: 7 officers colluded with dangerous group

They are also involved in various other serious crimes such as terrorist activities, firearms smuggling, drugs and espionage, he said.
IO: 'Mystery note' suggests Teoh under pressure

IO: 'Mystery note' suggests Teoh under pressure

UPDATED 8.50PM The investigating officer into Teoh's death agreed that the 'mystery note' allegedly penned by the deceased showed he was under pressure.
Mustaffa wants candidates to declare assets

Mustaffa wants candidates to declare assets

PKR deputy presidency hopeful Mustaffa Kamil Ayub has called on the party to compel those contesting in the party elections to declare their assets and campaign spending.
RM2 bil trains purchase on despite graft allegations

RM2 bil trains purchase on despite graft allegations

It has to proceed as the agreement exists. Also the ministry has not received any report from the MACC, says the transport minister.

S'gor Umno to hit the road, again

S'gor Umno to hit the road, again

The second round of Umno's Save Selangor campaign promises fresh rounds of angry speeches against PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim.
MP: EPF buy-up won't solve Plus 'highway robbery'

MP: EPF buy-up won't solve Plus 'highway robbery'

NONE Plus should be sold through open-bidding process and a new concession agreement drawn up. [VIDEO INSIDE]

 

Saiful alleges last sodomy incident without force

Saiful alleges last sodomy incident without force

SODOMY II Claim is consistent with the prosecution's charge on Anwar Ibrahim there was concensual carnal intercourse.
'Wee should tell police Rahimi was not coerced'

'Wee should tell police Rahimi was not coerced'

Nobody forced Rahimi to sign the SD and Wee witnessed the entire process, says lawyer Saiful Izham Ramli who recorded the statement.
Red Book detention: Nazri unhappy with the police

Red Book detention: Nazri unhappy with the police

NONE He is puzzled over why such a thing could happen when what the affected persons were doing was perfectly constitutional. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Shortchanged by Employment Act on Sexual Harassment

Shortchanged by Employment Act on Sexual Harassment

Address alcohol abuse via education, not taxes

Address alcohol abuse via education, not taxes

You, I and the police all need empathy

You, I and the police all need empathy

Let not more Anson Wongs arise

Let not more Anson Wongs arise

Employment issues hot topic on PM's blog

Employment issues hot topic on PM's blog

Employment was the most frequently discussed, with some calling for the implementation of a minimum wage policy, he says in his blog.
Bus crash: highway response team non-existent

Bus crash: highway response team non-existent

Rawang to Tg Malim KTM's biggest blunder

Rawang to Tg Malim KTM's biggest blunder

Whistleblower found dead with bag tied around head

Whistleblower found dead with bag tied around head

A former employee of Taib Mahmud's family company was found dead last Sunday in a Los Angeles hotel.
Nurul knows who her true supporters are, says father

Nurul knows who her true supporters are, says father

UPDATED 7.45PM Anwar believes his daughter is mature enough to make her own decisions.

Azmin: All party problems are my fault, right?

Azmin: All party problems are my fault, right?

azmin ali The PKR VP lashed out at his critics for accusing him of 'running a cartel' going into the final phase of the party polls. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
'New palace contract given to unqualified crony'

'New palace contract given to unqualified crony'

NONE UPDATED 7.00PM The controversial project is handled by an 'unlicensed' company owned by an Umno leader. [VIDEO INSIDE]

BN gearing for snap polls, says Anwar

BN gearing for snap polls, says Anwar

NONE UPDATED 6.10PM The postponement of the new tax may mean snap polls are around the corner. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Doctors' discrepancies will be examined

Doctors' discrepancies will be examined

SODOMY II Anwar says the testimony of the doctors conflicted with their medical report on the complainant.
Lambert: No kissing on my stage tonight

Lambert: No kissing on my stage tonight

NONE The US glam rocker, who is facing a protest at his show tonight, said he won't do any on-stage kissing but won't tone down the rest of his act.
GST deferment 'sign of early election', says research house

GST deferment 'sign of early election', says research house

Deferment of the GST has received positive response overall while some speculate it is a sign of an early general election.
Sneaky polls tactics eating away at PKR reputation

Sneaky polls tactics eating away at PKR reputation

The song and dance about the party polls continues seemingly unabated but whether anybody is drawing lessons remains unanswered.
King Kong-ing behind closed doors

King Kong-ing behind closed doors

Through silence, many are complicit to the religious bigotry.
Ministry: Constitution already taught in schools

Ministry: Constitution already taught in schools

PARLIAMENT The Education Ministry has no plans to introduce the constitution as a subject as it is already covered by the school curricula.
Neighbour: More than 10 shots fired

Neighbour: More than 10 shots fired

NONE UPDATED 5.10PM He heard 'tap-tap-tap' sounds accompanied by police sirens, followed by a 'very loud bang'.
Bid to control bomoh boom

Bid to control bomoh boom

The Traditional and Complementary Medicine Bill, to be tabled in parliament next year, is designed to address complaints against faith healers.
Politicians put party above folk

Politicians put party above folk

Public opinion not part of policy making process.
SAPP to decide on Batu Sapi on Saturday

SAPP to decide on Batu Sapi on Saturday

The local opposition party’s supreme council meeting is expected to discuss whether or not they will go for the parliamentary seat.
PKR relaxes rules, Nurul qualifies for No 2

PKR relaxes rules, Nurul qualifies for No 2

UPDATED 4.50PM Nurul Izzah Anwar has qualified to join the PKR deputy presidency race after intervention by the party political bureau last night.
Headlines online: Oct 14, 2010

Headlines online: Oct 14, 2010

News of four suspects being charged with the murder of cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya hogged the headlines today.
The latest craze in town - making police reports

The latest craze in town - making police reports

COMMENT A report can be made at the flimsiest of reasons without penalty and which ones the police act on, is also questionable.
Divided over the death penalty

Divided over the death penalty

COMMENT Not exactly on the ropes, but the signs are that the time may come when the mandatory death sentence in the republic will end.
Anwar to cite ex-aides for contempt

Anwar to cite ex-aides for contempt

UPDATED 4.15PM Two of Anwar Ibrahim's former aides may have recently made statements to the press that were subjudice to the Sodomy II trial.
BN to PAS: We've delivered on Manek Urai promises

BN to PAS: We've delivered on Manek Urai promises

The former candidate said the bridge could not be built yet due to land reclamation and this was used as an issue by PAS.
'Allah' term: True liberty of conscience

'Allah' term: True liberty of conscience

COMMENT The place to begin is to have true liberty of conscience - something unknown and unheard of by a nation founded on imperfect principles.
Trading of Plus suspended ahead of tomorrow's Budget

Trading of Plus suspended ahead of tomorrow's Budget

Trading of wealthy Plus was suspended ahead of Budget speech, fueling speculations that it will be sold.
Sodomy II trial resumes after month-long recess

Sodomy II trial resumes after month-long recess

SODOMY II Karpal tells the court that the defence will initiate contempt proceedings against former Anwar's aide Rahimi Osman for statements which he had made to the media. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Murugiah: More non-bumis being hired by gov't

Murugiah: More non-bumis being hired by gov't

Deputy Minister in Prime Minister's Department rejects the notion that the government administration is  being run by just one race.
Nurul for No 2: Conspiracy or publicity stunt?

Nurul for No 2: Conspiracy or publicity stunt?

FREE 'Nurul shouldn't hide in silence. Are you or aren't you interested in contesting for No 2? Don't be coy - it only shows your indecisiveness.'
The day Ibrahim Ali's mouth goes numb

The day Ibrahim Ali's mouth goes numb

NONE FREE 'It's common knowledge that most sultans are under Umno's thumb so is this Umno's way of trying to get...'
Moment of truth arrives for PKR

Moment of truth arrives for PKR

pkr elections 2010 COMMENT The party's unique exercise in democratic populism has entered a critical phase.
 
Sodomised many times without condom, claims Saiful

Sodomised many times without condom, claims Saiful

NONE LIVE REPORTS Judge Zabidin rules that the number of times Saiful said he was sodomised be expunged.