Archive - 4 January 2011

'Karpal should be prosecution witness against Anwar'

'Karpal should be prosecution witness against Anwar'

Karpal Singh should be called as prosecution witness in Anwar Ibrahim's current sodomy trial following revelations of his views on Anwar's 1997 sodomy trial.
Tajudin links: AG bares all to MACC

Tajudin links: AG bares all to MACC

The attorney-general answers allegations about his alleged links with ex-MAS chief Tahudin Ramli during a meeting with MACC and its panels.
Source: Amendments may empower both MB and sultan

Source: Amendments may empower both MB and sultan

Bill to be tabled at the emergency Selangor state asssembly sitting will have to explore the option.
MB moves to end Khusrin row by month's end

MB moves to end Khusrin row by month's end

He said that the assembly sitting to amend the state constitution will take place by the fourth week of January.
Sultan ticks off MB Khalid, two state reps

Sultan ticks off MB Khalid, two state reps

NONE UPDATED 9.28PM Khalid’s action can cause unease in S'gor gov't and lower morale of new state sec, says sultan.
No GE in first quarter of 2011, says Chua

No GE in first quarter of 2011, says Chua

MCA president says meeting of BN MPs with the prime minister on Saturday is nothing special.
RON97 and kerosene up 10 sen per litre from midnight

RON97 and kerosene up 10 sen per litre from midnight

NONE With the increase, RON97 petrol will cost RM2.40 per litre (previous RM2.30)while kerosene will be sold at RM2.50 per litre.
Jakim, you are paid by taxpayers, including LGBT

Jakim, you are paid by taxpayers, including LGBT

Messy meltdown of Malaysia's messiah

Messy meltdown of Malaysia's messiah

Groups threaten to burn 'Interlok' books

Groups threaten to burn 'Interlok' books

interlok The book burning will be held at rallies if the literature book 'Interlok' is not withdrawn from schools within a week.
New wildlife protection law but same old problem

New wildlife protection law but same old problem

Blame the non-God fearing organisers

Blame the non-God fearing organisers

MCA confident of a bigger victory in Tenang

MCA confident of a bigger victory in Tenang

UPDATED 6PM Soi Lek says 2008 GE should not be used as benchmark.
PKR fingers Umno over erosion in royal powers

PKR fingers Umno over erosion in royal powers

It was the BN government which had moved to strip the royals of the legal immunity in 1993, reminds party.
Suspend Tan over pregnancy remark: Group

Suspend Tan over pregnancy remark: Group

NONE CCM Youth wants Gerakan politician Tan Keng Liang suspended over his remarks.
S'gor: Goof-up in 1993 amendment

S'gor: Goof-up in 1993 amendment

'Due process was not followed in amending the constitution, nullifying the revocation of the sultan’s powers in top civil service appointments.'
11 top businesswomen to share views

11 top businesswomen to share views

The summit will offer the opportunity to learn business tips and tricks from successful women entrepreneurs.
MCA: We own building, although MPKJ owns land

MCA: We own building, although MPKJ owns land

Selangor MCA would rather see its Taman Indah, Cheras service centre demolished rather than have the building surrendered to MPKJ.
PKR on charm offensive to regain Malay votes

PKR on charm offensive to regain Malay votes

Move starts with the appointment of former religious bureau head Muhammad Nor Manuty into the information bureau.
Overloading believed to have caused floor collapse

Overloading believed to have caused floor collapse

Initial probe shows that the scaffolding was not strong enough to support the excess weight of the heavy machines.
Custody goes to Muslim convert mother

Custody goes to Muslim convert mother

She created a controversy when she removed her daughter from a Butterworth school with aid of police and Islamic Affairs Dept officials.

KL crime index drops 18 percent

KL crime index drops 18 percent

Last year, a total of 14,806 of the 29,953 investigated cases, or 49.4 per cent, were solved.
Anwar too hot to handle in Tenang?

Anwar too hot to handle in Tenang?

NONE Police moved in each time Opposition Leader Anwar took the rostrum in two Tenang ceramah last night.
Nik Aziz mum on meeting with Agong, Najib

Nik Aziz mum on meeting with Agong, Najib

UPDATED 5.35PM It would be highly unethical to relate what transpired during the audience, says the PAS spiritual head.
Defuse S'gor crisis now, chief sec told

Defuse S'gor crisis now, chief sec told

Selangor 'could face a constitutional crisis' if the appointment of the new state secretary is not suspended, says Lim Kit Siang.
Ruling tomorrow in Teoh inquest

Ruling tomorrow in Teoh inquest

NONE Teoh Beng Hock's family will join lawyers and reporters to hear coroner's finding at 2.30pm.
Up to 10% price hike for building materials

Up to 10% price hike for building materials

If raw material prices increase by more than 10 percent, then the industry players will look at alternative sources, MBAM says.
GM mosquito trial postponed after protest

GM mosquito trial postponed after protest

NONE The Biosafety Department says the trial has been postponed pending further discussion with residents in Bentong and Alor Gajah.
Portrait of my father

Portrait of my father

fan yew teng Fan Yew Teng lived out his uncompromising principles through his writings and actions, and was driven by his deep-seated ideals...
Rain forecast in Sabah, east coast

Rain forecast in Sabah, east coast

Intermittent to moderate rain from tomorrow is expected in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Sabah.
Teoh inquest: Unforgettable personalities

Teoh inquest: Unforgettable personalities

SPECIAL REPORT Among them are the steadfast sister, a rock star lookalike pathologist and a ‘strange’ red-shirted man.
11 Tech Tips to boost your business

11 Tech Tips to boost your business

Learn to make full use of Facebook and Twitter.

 

Gobala lashes out after receiving show-cause letter

Gobala lashes out after receiving show-cause letter

NONE UPDATED 6.19PM N Gobalakrishnan’s recent tirade against PKR leaders has earned him a 45-page show-cause letter.
Khusrin in shaky position as Bill looms

Khusrin in shaky position as Bill looms

UPDATED 1.50PM The proposed amendment could have retrospective effect on the new state sec’s post, if provision is made for this. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Unisel student reps also say 'nay' to political chancellors

Unisel student reps also say 'nay' to political chancellors

But they reject the call that Prof Khoo Kay Kim be made chancellor due to his negative stand on students' rights.
Save our daughters, sisters, wives from rape

Save our daughters, sisters, wives from rape

COMMENT The outcry over making a minister accountable for alleged rape cannot remain at the individual level.
Honda sees M'sia playing key role in regional growth

Honda sees M'sia playing key role in regional growth

Honda's success in Malaysia will continue to be essential to establishing a strong brand in Asia, says its new CEO.
Suluks in Sabah struggling for state-wide platform

Suluks in Sabah struggling for state-wide platform

They want to band together to raise and address issues in housing, education, health, and illegal immigration.
Headlines online: Jan 4, 2011

Headlines online: Jan 4, 2011

The Selangor government’s decision to attempt an amendment to the state constitution made headlines today.
Pressure mounts over Khusrin's appointment

Pressure mounts over Khusrin's appointment

NONE UPDATED 2.05PM Pakatan Youth handed a copy of the S'gor constitution to chief sec's office. [VIDEO INSIDE]

In the name of the sultan

In the name of the sultan

COMMENT The real enemy of Malay rulers may not be the ‘traitors’, but others who seek to twist and use the royals for political gain.
Khusrin's appointment violates founding principles

Khusrin's appointment violates founding principles

COMMENT No government can tolerate a key officer who is an anathema to its agenda, much less the head of the entire govt machinery.
Postponed - Tharmendran's habeas corpus case

Postponed - Tharmendran's habeas corpus case

UPDATED 11.40AM Tharmendran, who has been detained by the RMAF, will have to wait until Jan 17.
Time for Selangor to reclaim state power

Time for Selangor to reclaim state power

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Otherwise Putrajaya will always be at loggerheads with the state governments...'
Utusan vs NUJ: This is how bullies operate

Utusan vs NUJ: This is how bullies operate

utusan malaysia melayu bangkit FREE VOXPOP 'They criticise - using extremist and racist arguments - but find it difficult to accept being criticised.'
State sec Khusrin behaving like a politician

State sec Khusrin behaving like a politician

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'If Khusrin was promoted based on his loyalty to BN/Umno, then our nation will have a civil service...'