Archive - 17 December 2010

Baby not mine, says Iking's ex-husband

Baby not mine, says Iking's ex-husband

NONE Ex-husband of model and TV presenter Daphne Iking told the court that Isobel Daniella Iking-Chong is not his biological child.
Parliament a sham, every principle ignored

Parliament a sham, every principle ignored

'Khir and PM had advised Syabas to uphold deal'

'Khir and PM had advised Syabas to uphold deal'

water tap thumbnail A company is suing Puas, Syabas and the Selangor government over a breach of contract. 
Pakatan convention: Accord or discord?

Pakatan convention: Accord or discord?

The Pakatan Rakyat national convention in Penang on Sunday will be keenly watched for clues on the coalition's election preperation.
Will DAP remain 'secular first'?

Will DAP remain 'secular first'?

What will you do for us in Putrajaya, Pakatan?

What will you do for us in Putrajaya, Pakatan?

Azmin insists he never aired Apco letter

Azmin insists he never aired Apco letter

As he defends himself, a human rights entity swings to the support of the affected parliamentarians, arguing for their reinstatement.
Gambling away our rights by keeping BN in power

Gambling away our rights by keeping BN in power

KL police target 8-minute response time

KL police target 8-minute response time

The Kuala Lumpur police motorcycle patrol unit targets to arrive at crime scenes within eight minutes of receiving reports.
Minister urges S'gor gov't not to sue Syabas

Minister urges S'gor gov't not to sue Syabas

Energy Minister Peter Chin has called on both the Selangor government and water companies in the state to 'give and take'.
Another May 13 if BN loses next GE?

Another May 13 if BN loses next GE?

EC: 580 disputes yet to be resolved

EC: 580 disputes yet to be resolved

The disputes involve 37 parliamentary constituencies brought to its attention during the display of the supplementary electoral rolls.
Chegubard: I'm not joining Zaid's party

Chegubard: I'm not joining Zaid's party

It's all part of a plot to provide Zaid's rivals with an excuse to get people like him booted out of PKR, says Badrul.
Lee Kuan Yew's occidental illusion

Lee Kuan Yew's occidental illusion

Selective cataract of  political vision.
Tenang before the storm

Tenang before the storm

This placid Johor state constituency is expected to see a fair bit of action, with both sides of the political divide aiming to win.
Sulaiman Taha laid to rest

Sulaiman Taha laid to rest

NONE Sulaiman Taha was buried at the Muslim cemetery in Kampung Paya Merah in Labis at noon.
Taib family cashing in NCR land worth RM90 mil?

Taib family cashing in NCR land worth RM90 mil?

NONE The 8,800 hectares of Iban land in Sri Aman, allegedly handed over 'free' to Taib Mahmud's son, is being pitched to Felcra for oil palm.
Projects in Galas, Manik Urai to be completed soon

Projects in Galas, Manik Urai to be completed soon

Projects worth more than RM35 million are expected to be completed by the end of this month or by the middle of next year.
Guan Eng: Quadruple suspensions mask Apco deal

Guan Eng: Quadruple suspensions mask Apco deal

The suspension of four Pakatan MPs is a move to silence their criticism of Apco, says the Penang CM.
Karpal to Nazri: I may be 3rd class but you've no class

Karpal to Nazri: I may be 3rd class but you've no class

NONE He insists Pakatan will take speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia to court. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Headlines online: Dec 17, 2010

Headlines online: Dec 17, 2010

The ruckus in Parliament over the suspension of four opposition MPs hogged the headlines today.
Bakun: S'wak to learn from China's resettlement

Bakun: S'wak to learn from China's resettlement

NONE It is keen to learn about the resettlement of those affected by Three Gorges dam.
Anwar: Suspension a 'flagrant abuse of power'

Anwar: Suspension a 'flagrant abuse of power'

UPDATED 1.11PM The opposition leader accuses Umno of rushing his suspension to avoid responding to the issues he had raised on Apco.
DAP fines MP over 'rowdy' behaviour

DAP fines MP over 'rowdy' behaviour

NONE Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng was slapped with a fine for his 'unruly' conduct at the Selangor DAP congress.
Tharmendran fails to strike out theft charge

Tharmendran fails to strike out theft charge

NONE High Court says it is not the right forum, suggesting that the ex-airman file a civil suit against his alleged torturers instead.
Philippine carriers troubled by AirAsia's foray

Philippine carriers troubled by AirAsia's foray

Philippine carriers are bracing for tougher competition after Tony Fernandes announced plans to set up a joint venture airline in the country.
Teoh Beng Hock inquest verdict on Jan 5

Teoh Beng Hock inquest verdict on Jan 5

NONE All will be known when the inquest delivers its verdict on the controversial death of the political aide.
Hua Zong votes to abort Suqiu 2.0 project

Hua Zong votes to abort Suqiu 2.0 project

FeCAM or hua zong Critics claim that the withdrawal of the Suqiu 2.0 action plan was an attempt by the group to appease BN.
MTUC: Pay minimum wage, end subsidy cuts

MTUC: Pay minimum wage, end subsidy cuts

The workers congress president Syed Shahir Syed Mohamud says the government should instead go on an austerity drive.
Pakatan wants to show it's better than BN

Pakatan wants to show it's better than BN

Federalism, increasing household income and Malay issues are likely to dominate its convention in Penang on Sunday.
Black armbands for Pakatan MPs

Black armbands for Pakatan MPs

FREE YOURSAY 'All the Pakatan MPs must boycott the next sitting for one day and wear a black armband.'
Idealistic 'third force' will keep BN in power

Idealistic 'third force' will keep BN in power

FREE VOXPOP 'Pit such an idealistic philosophy against a united BN, and this will be the best guarantee for BN to rule for another 50 years.'
MPs' suspension: A sheer travesty of justice

MPs' suspension: A sheer travesty of justice

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'This is like pouring petrol over fire. Pakatan will now use this to further...