Archive - 9 December 2010

Dr M: Suaram 'lackey of politicians and foreigners'

Dr M: Suaram 'lackey of politicians and foreigners'

mahathir mohamad 07 The former PM questions the NGO for not criticising human rights abuses abroad and accuses it of being a political tool.
Paycut motion: Zahid snipes at Kula's polls defeat

Paycut motion: Zahid snipes at Kula's polls defeat

Defence minister took a swipe at Ipoh Barat MP M Kulasegaran by citing his defeat at the Perak DAP's internal polls.
Gov't plans to charge errant developers

Gov't plans to charge errant developers

'The proposed amendments to Act 118 are expected to be tabled in Parliament soon,' Lajim Ukin says.
Tee Keat: Chua once backed 'ketuanan Melayu'

Tee Keat: Chua once backed 'ketuanan Melayu'

ong tee keat and chua soi lek The ex-MCA boss takes a potshot at his successor for making a U-turn on Umno’s supremacist agenda.
S'gor exco raps Umno for hiring 'jeerleaders'

S'gor exco raps Umno for hiring 'jeerleaders'

Umno has been accused of behaving in an uncivilised manner during a function organised by the Selangor state government.
New MIC leadership: Old boys wearing new hats

New MIC leadership: Old boys wearing new hats

10-year jail if employer punishes whistleblower

10-year jail if employer punishes whistleblower

An employer could be hauled to court for engaging in retaliatory action against any staff.
Bogus Twitter account angers Samy

Bogus Twitter account angers Samy

'YBSamyVellu' has been sending racist and derogatory messages, and falsely attributing it to the MIC stalwart.
Despite price hikes, MP still betting on early polls

Despite price hikes, MP still betting on early polls

NONE DAP MP Tony Pua says BN is highly confident of its grip on public support and it could happen within six months.
Khir's mansion: Was there possible tax fraud?

Khir's mansion: Was there possible tax fraud?

Ex-MB's offences merely a segment of Selangor Umno’s mess that needs cleaning up, says current MB's political secretary Faekah Husin.
'NEM-2 forgettable, hopeless and meaningless'

'NEM-2 forgettable, hopeless and meaningless'

NONE PJ Utara MP and Oxford economics graduate Tony Pua is less than impressed with NEM part 2, and what it is touted to be.
Khir Toyo case another 'Kasitah Gaddam' farce?

Khir Toyo case another 'Kasitah Gaddam' farce?

Parliament speaker loses his cool with MPs

Parliament speaker loses his cool with MPs

parliament speaker pandikar amin MPs from both sides of the divide and even ministers did not escape the Speaker's wrath.
Namewee meets Nazri for film funding

Namewee meets Nazri for film funding

namewee meeting nazri at parliament 091210 UPDATED 5.50PM Namewee wants to meet PM over funding for his film 'Nasi Lemak 2.0'.
Survey: PKR popularity going downhill

Survey: PKR popularity going downhill

UPDATED 4.50PM Its party election has severely dented public confidence in the party, according to a Universiti Malaya survey.
Electricity tariff hike put on hold, says Chin

Electricity tariff hike put on hold, says Chin

'If we go ahead and increase electricity rates it may have an escalating effect on the cost of living and so on.'
MCA, Gerakan back Chua on 'junior partner' criticisms

MCA, Gerakan back Chua on 'junior partner' criticisms

UPDATED 5.25PM The MCA info chief and Gerakan president said Soi Lek was merely echoing the views of the non-Malay community.
Book ban: Court to hear case on Jan 10

Book ban: Court to hear case on Jan 10

NONE Kim Quek claims the seizure of the books contravened his rights to freedom of speech, equality and liberty.

 

PM denies graft charges an election ploy

PM denies graft charges an election ploy

UPDATED 4.45PM PM Najib says the corruption charges filed against several VIPs are not a 'sandiwara'.
Chegubard rejects posts in protest against polls

Chegubard rejects posts in protest against polls

PKR Youth chief candidate says he would not accept appointments for party positions until his grouses with internal polls are addressed.
More land grab by Taib, claims M'sia's WikiLeaks

More land grab by Taib, claims M'sia's WikiLeaks

Sarawak Report has revealed yet another alleged land grab by Taib, this time in the outskirts of Kuching.
AirAsia X to launch Japan route on Thursday

AirAsia X to launch Japan route on Thursday

AirAsia X is to launch regular flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo starting on Thursday.
TNB gains from tariff hike 'offset' by rising fuel costs

TNB gains from tariff hike 'offset' by rising fuel costs

TNB complains that possible increases in natural gas or coal prices may offset the gains from tariff hikes that the power company enjoys.

The end of imperialism and colonialism

The end of imperialism and colonialism

Exposing distortion will not help bring down Taib

Exposing distortion will not help bring down Taib

COMMENT The opposition must prove that Taib is making the people suffer and that the situation has become intolerable.
Cops should protect people's right to assemble

Cops should protect people's right to assemble

Dr M wants MiG-29s jets upgraded

Dr M wants MiG-29s jets upgraded

mig-29 fighter jet Ex-PM Mahathir is in favour of upgrading Malaysia’s fleet of MiG-29s instead of buying new jets.
PM increases aid for flood-hit padi farmers

PM increases aid for flood-hit padi farmers

Government allocates RM60 million to be distributed to the more than 30,000 farmers whose crop has been destroyed last month.
Hudud creates two-tier citizenship

Hudud creates two-tier citizenship

Non-Muslims are also affected by Syariah.
Religious fundamentalism is dangerous

Religious fundamentalism is dangerous

Christian fundamentalists truly believe that they are doing God's work. But unfortunately, they they are terrorising people in the name of God.
Pandikar suspends two more MPs

Pandikar suspends two more MPs

UPDATED 3.10PM They were suspended after engaging in a heated argument with Pandikar.
Cop: I was shocked to hear gunfire

Cop: I was shocked to hear gunfire

NONE UPDATED 4.30PM A constable tells the Aminulrasyid trial he didn't expect shots to be fired, as the car had already blown a tyre.

 

Abuses signal return of Mahathir era

Abuses signal return of Mahathir era

suaram UPDATED 2.05PM Suaram releases its Civil and Political Rights Report 2010 which contains a list of transgressions.
Farmers desperate to save million ringgit venture

Farmers desperate to save million ringgit venture

After investing much sweat and tears in their enterprise, they find themselves in a tight spot. All hope now lies on the Perak government.
Headlines online: December 09 2010

Headlines online: December 09 2010

The dailies played up the wet weather in Malaysia, and that the AG told Khir Toyo to hush up on his corruption trial.

 

Hindraf leaders sue gov't over unlawful arrest

Hindraf leaders sue gov't over unlawful arrest

UPDATED 1.05PM Uthayakumar and Manoharan file RM100 million suits on their 2007 ISA detention against six, including PM Najib.
West ramps up old China-bashing game

West ramps up old China-bashing game

china goverment logo COMMENT Condemned for years as a 'cruel communist state', it is now hated by the West for embracing capitalism and becoming 'too competitive'.
Fan Yew Teng a humble, true servant of the rakyat

Fan Yew Teng a humble, true servant of the rakyat

fan yew teng The late DAP leader is fondly remembered by M Kulasegaran, who hero worshipped Fan since his school days.
No institution is spared, including Parliament

No institution is spared, including Parliament

parliament FREE VOXPOP 'The legislature, the executive and the judiciary are all by Umno with the connivance of the lesser parties.'
The contrasting visions of the two coalitions

The contrasting visions of the two coalitions

COMMENT The looming 13th GE is set to offer voters the clearest policy differences yet between competing coalitions.
Unbelievable, unforgivable and unforgettable

Unbelievable, unforgivable and unforgettable

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'If Taib wants to do business, he should not stand for office. It's no longer 'willing seller, willing buyer'.'
Another Umno leader who refuses to apologise

Another Umno leader who refuses to apologise

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'So Umno talk about transformation but their leaders are as arrogant as ever. Too proud to say sorry...'