Archive - 14 December 2010

WikiLeaks founder granted bail but not yet free

WikiLeaks founder granted bail but not yet free

UPDATED 1.11AM District judge grants bail worth 240,000 pounds but orders that Julian Assange wear an electronic tag and abide by a curfew.

S'pore says Wikileaks report doesn't tally with its records

S'pore says Wikileaks report doesn't tally with its records

Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo says that one purported meeting did not even take place.
Confidential investigations won't affect war on corruption

Confidential investigations won't affect war on corruption

Confidential investigations into the losses made by Sime Darby will not jeopardise government efforts to combat corruption according to the PM.
Hisham: Don’t blame cops over WikiLeaks fallout

Hisham: Don’t blame cops over WikiLeaks fallout

The Home Ministry has disclaimed allegations that the police had a role in leaked diplomatic cables concerning Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy trial.
Spectre of Altantuya may have been resurrected

Spectre of Altantuya may have been resurrected

The latest WikiLeaks story reportedly mentions the Malaysian PM and the 2006 murder scandal and PKR wants it discussed in Parliament.

PAS lying about BN coup, says Muhyiddin

PAS lying about BN coup, says Muhyiddin

DPM says such statements are another example where PAS will  always look for opportunities to discredit BN government.
PKR demands explanation over leaked cables

PKR demands explanation over leaked cables

Ties have been soured by Singapore’s apparent habit of communicating damaging information about Malaysia, says party.
Sodomy trial: Saiful's father appeals to Agong

Sodomy trial: Saiful's father appeals to Agong

NONE Azlan Mohd Lazim makes the appeal in a letter which he hands to a palace guard at 3pm.
Crocodile shock at popular Teluk Chempedak beach

Crocodile shock at popular Teluk Chempedak beach

A stray estuarine crocodile shocked people at the popular Teluk Chempedak beach last night.
S'pore envoy summoned over WikiLeaks remarks

S'pore envoy summoned over WikiLeaks remarks

Foreign Minister Anifah Aman says a letter of protest was handed over and Malaysia's concern and displeasure was expressed. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR chief to tell all in roadshow from tonight

PKR chief to tell all in roadshow from tonight

Anwar tweets: ‘Police disallow - a sign that Umno is afraid of clarifications. Attacked every day, replying not allowed’.
Corrupt cop sentenced to 3 years' jail

Corrupt cop sentenced to 3 years' jail

A traffic police sergeant was found guilty of two counts of bribery by the Kuantan Sessions Court.
Pakatan  to issue counter-report in defence of Anwar

Pakatan to issue counter-report in defence of Anwar

Karpal and Sivarasa were in the parliamentary rights panel which looked into Anwar's 1Malaysia-1Israel jibe and disagreed with its conduct.

Jeffrey Kitingan to quit PKR on Thursday

Jeffrey Kitingan to quit PKR on Thursday

NONE A special PC has been arranged for Jeffrey to make 'a very important' announcement on that day.
Sabah PKR tussle over process to select new chief

Sabah PKR tussle over process to select new chief

Some want a secret ballot while others, a show of hands, and now it's left to party president Wan Azizah to make a ruling.
HKL first hospital to adopt recycling concept

HKL first hospital to adopt recycling concept

The committee will play a role in creating awareness on the importance of environmental preservation.
Cop: My partner shot at Aminulrasyid

Cop: My partner shot at Aminulrasyid

UPDATED 6.55PM Constable Mohd Hafizd Mohd Yusoff testifies that his partner, the accused Corporal Jenain Subi, fired the shots at Aminulrasyid.
No eviction until talks over, Penang warns developers

No eviction until talks over, Penang warns developers

State moves to resolve eviction headaches from Bayan Lepas and Tanjung Tokong by January 2011.
WikiLeaks: Anwar to sue press and Mahathir

WikiLeaks: Anwar to sue press and Mahathir

mahathir mohamad 180108 It would be ironic if Dr M were to seek Lee Kuan Yew's help in his defence, says Anwar's lawyer Sankara Nair.
Ex-Puncak Niaga staff picket over 'sacking'

Ex-Puncak Niaga staff picket over 'sacking'

Fourteen former employees of Selangor water giant Puncak Niaga Sdn Bhd today staged a picket over their alleged unfair dismissal.
Khir: Leaked cables merely 'diplomatic gossip'

Khir: Leaked cables merely 'diplomatic gossip'

NONE Diplomatic notes more often recorded the diplomat’s perceptions which may not necessarily be true, says former MB.
Six injured in Petronas oil platform fire

Six injured in Petronas oil platform fire

The blaze broke out early today at the Bekok C platform, located 200km off the peninsula.
Police assault 'witness' detained without trial

Police assault 'witness' detained without trial

The key witness to the R Gunasegaran inquest, K Selvach Santhiran, was slapped with a two year detention order without trial.
Nazri: No need to relook 'black-eye' probe

Nazri: No need to relook 'black-eye' probe

anwar black eye Retired CID chief Mat Zain Ismail's open letter contained explosive claims about the 'black eye' incident involving Anwar.
Shafee bids to get a judgment against Raja Petra

Shafee bids to get a judgment against Raja Petra

muhammad shafee abdullah The lawyer filed the suit against Raja Petra for posting three articles which Shafee said had defamed him.
CM: RM800 bonus funded entirely by state

CM: RM800 bonus funded entirely by state

Not a sen of special assistance payment to civil servants came from federal government, says Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
DAP, in turn, postpones party polls

DAP, in turn, postpones party polls

dap logo UPDATED 2.30PM DAP has decided to follow the footsteps of MCA and Umno. [VIDEO INSIDE]
On good problem analysis

On good problem analysis

Identifying the root causes prevents its recurrence.
Speaker orders Karpal Singh out of Dewan

Speaker orders Karpal Singh out of Dewan

karpal singh He was banned till after 2.30pm for questioning Pandikar's rejection of his motion over the CJ. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Nobody should be immune to MACC

Nobody should be immune to MACC

Headlines online: Dec 14, 2010

Headlines online: Dec 14, 2010

A plea bargain system where the penalty would be halved if the accused pleaded guilty made the headlines today.
WikiLeaks founder to appear in British court

WikiLeaks founder to appear in British court

NONE Assange will appear in a British court in a second attempt to win bail after he was arrested over allegations of sex crimes.
Mujahid: Umno 'hijacking' PAS ideology

Mujahid: Umno 'hijacking' PAS ideology

NONE The Penang PAS deputy chief says Umno seems to be trying to be more 'Islamic', but for the wrong reasons.

Rights panel wants Anwar shelved for six months

Rights panel wants Anwar shelved for six months

UPDATED 5.04PM Anwar is expected to be suspended from Parliament this week over his 1Malaysia- One Israel jibe.
The tech year ahead

The tech year ahead

Quite a lot to look forward to next year.
If it was a set-up, who was behind it?

If it was a set-up, who was behind it?

FREE YOURSAY 'How on earth would Singapore know that Anwar did indeed commit the alleged crime? If there were such evidence, wouldn't the prosecution have got hold of it by now?'
Putrajaya fails to respect 1963 agreement

Putrajaya fails to respect 1963 agreement

FREE VOXPOP 'Sabah, Sarawak, Singapore and Malaya together formed a new country called Malaysia. Therefore, the wealth should be shared equally between the four states.'
WikiLeaks and Sodomy II - the debate continues

WikiLeaks and Sodomy II - the debate continues

FREE YOURSAY 'So Ibrahim Ali is saying that Singapore is telling the truth about Anwar but lying about Najib? He knows exactly when the Singaporeans tell the truth and when they're lying?'