Archive - 5 January 2011

'Balik India' remark by Penang state rep?

'Balik India' remark by Penang state rep?

This time, it's DAP's Komtar rep Ng Wei Aik who is alleged to have used the words 'tutup kedai, balik India' on a shopowner 2 days ago.
S'gor territorial chiefs lodge report against Shuhaimi

S'gor territorial chiefs lodge report against Shuhaimi

The Seri Muda rep should not involve the sultan over the state secretary's appointment issue for political mileage, says one territorial chief.
Ismail Sabri: No rise in cooking oil price

Ismail Sabri: No rise in cooking oil price

The domestic trade, cooperatives and consumerism minister urging against panic buying and dismisses rumours that the price would rise before Chinese New Year.
Chief sec defends decision, MB's consent not needed

Chief sec defends decision, MB's consent not needed

mohamad sidek hassan chief secretary of government The question now is whether the ex-state sec informed the MB and his cabinet the nominees for his replacement.
Coroner finds force used on Teoh

Coroner finds force used on Teoh

This is despite MACC’s insistence that no force was used on the aide who fell to his death after an interrogation session.
27 quit Sabah PKR, join UBF

27 quit Sabah PKR, join UBF

The group has resigned en-bloc to sign on with former PKR veep Jeffrey Kitingan’s United Borneo Front.
Interlok: Racist diatribe or honest story-telling?

Interlok: Racist diatribe or honest story-telling?

BOOK REVIEW The outcry misses the woods for the trees - the message of cultural unity has been drowned out.
Fulfill royal commission promise, Najib told

Fulfill royal commission promise, Najib told

UPDATED 6.35 PM Teoh Beng Hock’s family will ask the PM to make good his word and direct that a royal panel of inquiry be set up.
Sultan's decision should be respected

Sultan's decision should be respected

It seems internal dissent is act of treachery

It seems internal dissent is act of treachery

S'gor backtracks on 1Msia ban

S'gor backtracks on 1Msia ban

Selangor MB Khalid Ibrahim confirms there's no ban on the 1Malaysia logo, attributing the recent controversy to 'confusion'. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Politicians must do more than indulge in petty squabbles

Politicians must do more than indulge in petty squabbles

300 demand Khalid's head over Khusrin row

300 demand Khalid's head over Khusrin row

NONE UPDATED 6.50PM The protest, led by Gaps was backed by Umno, MCA and Perkasa members. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Ex-top cop: DNA evidence faked in Sodomy I

Ex-top cop: DNA evidence faked in Sodomy I

Ex-KL CID chief Mat Zain Ibrahim says he had given the IGP and the PM proof of the fabrication of Anwar Ibrahim’s DNA during the first sodomy trial.
Literature text debate to hit Tenang

Literature text debate to hit Tenang

The literature group says it will hold a forum in Tenang to defend national laureate Abdullah Hussain's text. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Civil society groups tell Utusan to call off inquiry

Civil society groups tell Utusan to call off inquiry

Utusan senior journalist Hata Wahari, the NUJ president, is undergoing disciplinary action which they view as an 'attack on freedom of expression'.

Pregnancy row: Gerakan Wanita pressures Tan

Pregnancy row: Gerakan Wanita pressures Tan

NONE Gerakan Wanita says Tan Keng Liang's remark on Hannah Yeoh was unintended, but tells him to end row by withdrawing it.
Trouble brews again in Sabah PKR

Trouble brews again in Sabah PKR

Trouble is brewing in the party as 15 of 25 division heads have expressed no confidence in the leadership of the state chief.
Rais Yatim denies raping Indonesian maid

Rais Yatim denies raping Indonesian maid

UPDATED 6.05PM 'I refute the allegations, whether they are about raping any individual four years ago or other claims.'
MB: Royal aide's statement a personal opinion

MB: Royal aide's statement a personal opinion

The statement suggesting a conflict between the palace and the state gov't is a personal opinion of the ruler's secretary.
Political appointees dominate councillors' lists

Political appointees dominate councillors' lists

Only two out of 10 candidates elected by ‘The Penang Forum 3' have been selected for the Penang and Seberang Perai municipal councils.
Ex-mufti slaps down 'hang Shuhaimi' call

Ex-mufti slaps down 'hang Shuhaimi' call

Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin points out that in Islam, killing someone without valid reason is a bigger sin than criticising the sultan, which is not a sin at all.
MB to meet Khairy over statement not to defend seat

MB to meet Khairy over statement not to defend seat

khairy jamaluddin UPDATED 11.35PM Negeri Sembilan's Mohamad Hasan says he'll meet the Rembau MP over the latter's tweet that he would stay out of the next GE.
Open verdict: 'Teoh's death not suicide or homicide'

Open verdict: 'Teoh's death not suicide or homicide'

LIVE REPORTS The coroner rules out suicide or homicide as the cause of the death of DAP political aide Teoh Beng Hock. [FULL VERDICT INSIDE]

I was 'framed' by the police

I was 'framed' by the police

Sri Muda rep: My remarks were manipulated

Sri Muda rep: My remarks were manipulated

NONE Under fire for his remarks about the S'gor sultan, Shuhaimi Shafiei says his words had been manipulated.
MP's allocation suit: Decision on leave on Feb 8

MP's allocation suit: Decision on leave on Feb 8

UPDATED 4.55PM Sungai Siput MP Dr Jeyakumar's application is against Putrajaya withholding RM1 mil for the Pakatan-held seat. [VIDEO INSIDE]
NUJ stands behind its chief who faces inquiry

NUJ stands behind its chief who faces inquiry

NONE Management of Utusan refuses to allow ‘outside representatives’ to assist Hata Wahari.
Rising coal price dampens TNB share value

Rising coal price dampens TNB share value

TNB shares are down six sen to RM6.66 as the massive flood situation in Australia is disrupting coal supply.
That meeting between Nik Aziz and the King

That meeting between Nik Aziz and the King

pas nik aziz COMMENT Nik Aziz was expecting a tete-a-tete with the King, but found unexpected company.
Penan transport woes multiply

Penan transport woes multiply

NONE ANTIDOTE The new year has begun - with children from the community facing mounting obstacles getting to school.
Japan's strategic dilemma in Northeast Asia

Japan's strategic dilemma in Northeast Asia

It has to balance its complex ties with North and South Korea, Russia, China and the US, taking into consideration economic and military threats.
Don: Sultan not chief executive

Don: Sultan not chief executive

Constitutional law expert Abdul Aziz Bari debunks a claim by the Selangor sultan’s private secretary Mohamad Munir Bani.
Headlines online: Jan 5, 2011

Headlines online: Jan 5, 2011

All attention was on a statement from the Selangor palace, chiding state leaders for their reaction to the appointment of the new state secretary.
Group opens first school to admit all Burmese

Group opens first school to admit all Burmese

Burmese Refugee Organisation’s school accepts children regardless of their race and religion.
Get your facts right, Karpal tells Zahrain

Get your facts right, Karpal tells Zahrain

karpal singh No point in me testifying in second sodomy trial as there's no material evidence to give, says DAP leader.
Najib chairs first cabinet meeting of 2011

Najib chairs first cabinet meeting of 2011

Almost all ministers are in the meeting room when the PM arrives. Among them are Rais Yatim, Liow Tiong Lai and Dr S Subramaniam.
Rape allegation: 'Clear your name, minister'

Rape allegation: 'Clear your name, minister'

UPDATED 3.14PM PKR Youth dares a federal minister to deny the allegation that he raped his Indonesian domestic helper in 2007, if the claim is not true.
Raping reality

Raping reality

Rape accused latest 'victim' of world's free media.
PKR is in shambles, why still fear Anwar?

PKR is in shambles, why still fear Anwar?

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'This proved police are most unprofessional in carrying out their duties.'
Can Khusrin be neutral in Perak-style power grab?

Can Khusrin be neutral in Perak-style power grab?

FREE YOURSAY 'Najib, let common sense prevail and live up to your slogan ‘People First'. The people have voted Pakatan as their government, so just let it be.'