Archive - 11 November 2010

Five Komuter stations to be audited for 'disabled-friendliness'

Five Komuter stations to be audited for 'disabled-friendliness'

RON95 price unchanged, for now

RON95 price unchanged, for now

The price of RON95 petrol will remain unchanged for a while to allow the public to get comfortable with the current price.
'Jakim no authority to probe status of caned boy'

'Jakim no authority to probe status of caned boy'

Since Sarawak has its own religious authorities at the behest of the Agung, federal authorities cannot interfere based on the federalism framework.
'No evidence that Aminulrasyid reversed car'

'No evidence that Aminulrasyid reversed car'

Policemen at the crime scene alleged the youth tried to back into them but a forensic inspector told the court this did not take place.

Zul: Probe dual identity of caned boy's dad

Zul: Probe dual identity of caned boy's dad

The former PKR MP argues that Norazman Abdullah had filed to stand in polls as a Muslim. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Kedah Umno: Lift media ban on budget debate

Kedah Umno: Lift media ban on budget debate

The BN state assemblypersons threaten to table a motion to allow all media organisations to cover the proceedings without exception.
Mustaffa distances himself from Zaid

Mustaffa distances himself from Zaid

They are rallying around de facto party leader Anwar Ibrahim amidst the brickbats hurled by former supreme council member Zaid Ibrahim.
Don't question non-Malays' loyalty: DPM tells Zahid

Don't question non-Malays' loyalty: DPM tells Zahid

'If the remarks are overboard... that I am not sure. No problems apologising... people make mistakes,' says Muhyiddin.
Perkasa slams suspension of principal and BTN official

Perkasa slams suspension of principal and BTN official

Malay rights pressure group Perkasa claims that the authorities were practising double standards when it comes to racial issues. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Unpatriotic non-Malays: Gov't should ask why

Unpatriotic non-Malays: Gov't should ask why

Veep: Fresh PKR polls carry deregistration risk

Veep: Fresh PKR polls carry deregistration risk

Deadline to conduct party congress is by the end of November, warns Dr Lee Boon Chye.
MAS says EC drops anti-competition probe

MAS says EC drops anti-competition probe

The European Commission had terminated proceedings against Malaysia Airlines and its cargo unit for "anti-competitive behaviour".
Do we really believe in social justice?

Do we really believe in social justice?

COMMENT One cannot be free and fully human, if one’s sexual needs and desires, which harm no one, are denied.
Tuanku Ismail remains Kelantan sultan: Counsel

Tuanku Ismail remains Kelantan sultan: Counsel

The regent of Kelantan, appointed by the council of succession by reason of his father's illness, did not take over exclusively the role of the sultan.
Ex-Miti clerk gets three years' jail for cheating

Ex-Miti clerk gets three years' jail for cheating

The clerk was found guilty of cheating in the matter of import permits after the prosecution successfully appealed the case.
Tourism 'missions': Answers wanted, cover-up feared

Tourism 'missions': Answers wanted, cover-up feared

Parliamentarians continue to apply pressure to squeeze out sensible answers to the puzzling figures thrown up by different political bigwigs. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Gerakan and MCA blast Zahid over statement

Gerakan and MCA blast Zahid over statement

It looks like the minister had inadvertently turned himself into a pin cushion as outraged politicians continue to target him for his remark.
World Bank confirms Sabah as M'sia's poorest state

World Bank confirms Sabah as M'sia's poorest state

It's likely to stay that way for a considerable length of time given current efforts in poverty eradication.
DPM wants Sabah to lead the way for BN to win big

DPM wants Sabah to lead the way for BN to win big

Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin wants Sabah to show BN the way to achieve a bigger win in the next general election.
Anwar supporter apologises over crumpled memo

Anwar supporter apologises over crumpled memo

NONE I was only trying to control the situation, says the man who crumpled a memo sent to Anwar's house. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
Guan Eng: Not even a single person evicted

Guan Eng: Not even a single person evicted

The ding dong verbal battle over evicted families continues between the state and Umno, as a deer caught between two elephants.
PKR accepts Zaid's withdrawal

PKR accepts Zaid's withdrawal

UPDATED 4.45PM The decision was made by the PKR political bureau which met last night and his name will be removed from the ballot papers.
MP demands RM10 pay cut for defence minister

MP demands RM10 pay cut for defence minister

ahmad zahid hamidi UPDATED 4.31PM He wants Zahid disciplined for claiming that non-Malays lacked patriotism. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Hindu coalition protests against Finas Deepavali ad

Hindu coalition protests against Finas Deepavali ad

NONE The ad subtly proposed the idea that conversion is acceptable and this is insulting to Hindus, alleges group. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Flood eases further in Kedah

Flood eases further in Kedah

The flood in the state eased further with only 9,348 flood victims remaining at relief centres compared to 11,652 yesterday.
Close down plastic bag factories, suggests rep

Close down plastic bag factories, suggests rep

no plastic campaign logo A backbencher has urged Selangor to shut down factories producing plastic bags to effectively curb their use.

M'sia may buy Indonesian armoured vehicles

M'sia may buy Indonesian armoured vehicles

'We are now in the final stage of our evaluation,' Zahid Hamidi says at Indo Defence exposition in Jakarta.
Corrupt politicians are the ones unpatriotic

Corrupt politicians are the ones unpatriotic

Don't politicise P Ramlee's decline

Don't politicise P Ramlee's decline

Kelantan seeks views on banned traditional arts

Kelantan seeks views on banned traditional arts

NONE PAS had imposed a ban on 'makyong' because it featured both male and female performers.
Civil servants political dependents, not patriots

Civil servants political dependents, not patriots

Group proposes six resolutions to 'repair' PKR

Group proposes six resolutions to 'repair' PKR

An informal PKR Youth meet passed six resolutions to close ranks and improve the party's image. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Haram supremism fans bigotry

Haram supremism fans bigotry

Ketuanan Islam has gone beyond Umno and PAS.
Schools to introduce sex education

Schools to introduce sex education

Sex education would be taught in schools next year, to tackle the baby-dumping epidemic, says Wee Ka Siong.
Speaker refuses query on Utusan's May 13 article

Speaker refuses query on Utusan's May 13 article

may 13 racial riots PARLIAMENT Kit Siang's attempt to quiz the Home Ministry on Utusan's editorial piece on May 13 race riots was shot down.
Headlines online: Nov 11, 2010

Headlines online: Nov 11, 2010

Zaid Ibrahim’s road show to explain his call for Anwar Ibrahim to step down and the launch of Proton’s Inspira were major news items.
PKR leader ticks Zaid off for attacking Anwar

PKR leader ticks Zaid off for attacking Anwar

Zaid's call for party supremo Anwar to quit the party was 'extraordinary', said a Penang PKR leader.
Utusan Malaysia's May 13 article thrashed

Utusan Malaysia's May 13 article thrashed

may 13 riot race 1969 To say it is a sacred day is like describing Hitler as a saint, says DAP's Jagdeep Singh Deo.
Abdul Aziz sworn in as Galas assemblyperson

Abdul Aziz sworn in as Galas assemblyperson

Abdul Aziz Yusoff, who won the Galas state by-election on Nov 4, was today sworn in as an assemblyperson.
Zaid to set up 'Keadilan Baru' if sacked

Zaid to set up 'Keadilan Baru' if sacked

NONE My goal is to seek a long-term political transformation, says the former FT PKR chief.
Reform or face rallies, Bersih 2.0 warns EC

Reform or face rallies, Bersih 2.0 warns EC

bersih rally crowd 141107 Bersih 2.0 may have changed its leadership, but not its attitude towards the Election Commission. 
Last refuge of a scoundrel

Last refuge of a scoundrel

NONE It is indeed false patriotism to say that if you don’t join the army, you are not patriotic.
Forensic inspector in tears

Forensic inspector in tears

NONE UPDATED 6.18PM He cries briefly at the Aminulrasyid trial when describing the position of the deceased's body.

Zaid's outbursts the undoing of Anwar?

Zaid's outbursts the undoing of Anwar?

ANALYSIS While it is not uncharacteristic of Zaid to hit out at Azmin, his stinging salvos at Anwar puts him at a whole different level.
YBs, how many of your children have enlisted?

YBs, how many of your children have enlisted?

NONE FREE 'There is no equal opportunity in the military, only prejudicial treatment of the ‘others' in the army.'
PKR between a rock and a hard place

PKR between a rock and a hard place

NONE COMMENT Party dissident Zaid Ibrahim is on course to do things that will place PKR on the horns of a painful dilemma.   
Dzul vs Zul: A tale of two Muslims

Dzul vs Zul: A tale of two Muslims

FREE 'The person making such blatant accusation is not reprimanded, but the person who's defending his party from the accusation is kicked out.'