Archive - 7 December 2010

Najib: Muslims must use media to counter Islamophobia

Najib: Muslims must use media to counter Islamophobia

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak urged Muslims to use the media to tell the world that Islam is a true, beautiful and attractive religion, and not one to be feared, which has resulted in Islamophobia.
Police deny acting illegally  to disperse crowd

Police deny acting illegally to disperse crowd

City police chief Zulkifli Abdullah said that the police had only taken minimal action to disperse the rally.
MMSP now BN affiliate, not eyeing seats

MMSP now BN affiliate, not eyeing seats

Now that the Malaysian Makkal Sakti Party is officially recognised by BN, it will not be seeking any seats in the general election at this time.
Credible housing policy is long overdue

Credible housing policy is long overdue

The AG and Shahidan: When silence is not golden

The AG and Shahidan: When silence is not golden

Look in the mirror before taking swipes, Najib

Look in the mirror before taking swipes, Najib

Khir's graft charge unlikely to blow a hole in Umno's hull

Khir's graft charge unlikely to blow a hole in Umno's hull

NONE Selangor Umno leaders do not think that Khir Toyo's graft charge will affect the party ahead of an expected snap poll.
Sultan: Malays who question special rights are traitors

Sultan: Malays who question special rights are traitors

The Perak Sultan has warned against Malays who questioned their special position.
Whistleblower to MACC: Khir's mansion tip of iceberg

Whistleblower to MACC: Khir's mansion tip of iceberg

ng suee lim DAP's Ng Suee Lim said it was good that Khir Toyo has been charged for corruption, but there's still a lot to be unearthed.

Khir to submit quit letter tomorrow

Khir to submit quit letter tomorrow

The former Selangor MB is expected to submit his resignation letter as Selangor opposition leader tomorrow.
Make traffic fine discounts permanent, says DAP

Make traffic fine discounts permanent, says DAP

The authorities have been urged to lower traffic fines rather than the current practice of having occasional discounts.
Dr M: Islamic banking superior to Western kind

Dr M: Islamic banking superior to Western kind

Ex-premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad blamed Western lending practices for the world's financial problems and hailed Islamic banking as a "superior".
MP: Why water cannons not aimed at black shirts?

MP: Why water cannons not aimed at black shirts?

selangor protest against syabas 03 The police have been accused of double standards in handling two separate rallies on Sunday.

 

Anwar says again: No qualms with Lim as DPM

Anwar says again: No qualms with Lim as DPM

NONE The Pakatan leader says there is no reason to deny any Malaysian with the ability and capability just because he's Chinese.
Task force start nationwide survey on Hindu temples

Task force start nationwide survey on Hindu temples

The Task Force on Hindu Places of Worship is carrying out a nationwide survey aimed at setting up a database on Hindu temples.
Anti-Profiteering Act to be enforced in April

Anti-Profiteering Act to be enforced in April

The Anti-Profiteering Act 2010 which prohibits traders from indiscriminately increasing prices of goods will be enforced in April next year.
MACC graft probes reek of double standards

MACC graft probes reek of double standards

COMMENT The authorities seem to rush to act in cases involving the opposition but move slower when members of the ruling coalition are involved.
KJ: GE candidates don't need high party posts

KJ: GE candidates don't need high party posts

What is important is that candidates know their responsibility as elected representatives and is someone well-liked by the people, says BN Youth chief.

Top tech topics of the year

Top tech topics of the year

Things moving and shaking the world of IT.
Palace dismisses Ku Li's remark on Sultan

Palace dismisses Ku Li's remark on Sultan

Comptroller of the Kelantan Royal Household regards Gua Musang MP Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah remarks on the palace crisis as his personal view.
PKR leader dismisses BN's polls preamble

PKR leader dismisses BN's polls preamble

Khir Toyo's graft trial, S Samy Vellu's resignation and a concession to Chinese private schools are all election gimmicks, said Anwar.
New dawn for Vell Paari as sun sets on Samy

New dawn for Vell Paari as sun sets on Samy

s vellpaari samy vellu son As Samy has stepped down, his son is now free of talk of nepotism, and can freely pursue his political ambitions.
Ship capsizes transferring fuel off Johor

Ship capsizes transferring fuel off Johor

Maritime authorities said monitoring work is underway as there is fear of an oil spill after a Singaporean vessel capsized off the tip of Pengerang.
Mock Parliament kicks off Penang 'democracy week'

Mock Parliament kicks off Penang 'democracy week'

A mock Parliament involving 29 youths was held in Penang yesterday as part of an NGO-organised campaign to promote democracy.
Free-to-air Islamic TV launched

Free-to-air Islamic TV launched

The government has launched a Islamic television channel to propagate the religion and provide family education based on religious teachings.
Taking away race-based quotas could prove divisive

Taking away race-based quotas could prove divisive

But experts say in the long run the country must wean itself from preferential treatment schemes for a more competitive market environment.
Agong: Don't destroy unity just to please a few

Agong: Don't destroy unity just to please a few

The King called on Malaysians not to destroy the prevailing unity in the country just to fulfil the demands of a few extreme and greedy, selfish individuals.
Willing buyer-willing seller: 'You help me, I help you'?

Willing buyer-willing seller: 'You help me, I help you'?

FREE VOXPOP 'What willing buyer, willing seller? Everyone knows there is no free lunch, especially in this day and age unless you're Mother Teresa.'
Samy Vellu - a subaltern and survivor departs

Samy Vellu - a subaltern and survivor departs

samy vellu and mic COMMENT Samy leaves after a 31-year reign in large part due to his willingness to align his agendas to the Umno elite’s slipstream.
Why pick the least damaging charge against Khir?

Why pick the least damaging charge against Khir?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'So what if someone is willing to sell a property at below market price? And how does one prove what is market price?'
AG, next on your list should be Taib Mahmud

AG, next on your list should be Taib Mahmud

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Now what about all the other corruption cases brought to light - including Abdul Taib Mahmud.'