Archive - 14 January 2011

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is scheduled to attend the 1Malaysia Thaipusam celebration in Sungai Petani, Kedah, on Thursday.

Police have sent a CCTV recording obtained from blogger Rocky’s Bru’s neighbour for forensics analysis as part of their investigation into the burglary that happened at his home on Jan 7.

Pembinaan BLT Sdn Bhd (PBLT), an entity under the Ministry of Finance Inc, will issue its first tranche of RM1 billion sukuk by mid-February.

FT PAS Youth asks if the complainant being a MCA member had anything to do with top officials ‘bending over backwards’.

The family of M Krishnan, who was found dead in the Bukit Jalil police station lock-up, submit a memorandum to Suhakam.

PKR says Anwar's challenge to Najib was aimed at evaluating the PM's claims, but in the spirit of debate serves up Khairy's equal.

A special fund will be established first to cushion retrenchment resulting from MPSJ's ban on entertainment outlets from hiring Muslims.

This Pakatan Rakayat's attempt restore the people's rights to choose their community leaders, says exco Ean Yong Hian Wah.

The prime minister answers ‘entertaining’ questions on a video posted on social media site YouTube this afternoon.

PBB is confident that opposition party PAS will fail in its attempt to make inroads to Sarawak politics in the coming state election.

The Tourism Ministry is to act immediately against fraudulent homestay programmes before the scam undermines the tourism industry.

'I was beside Ng Wei Aik and he did not make any racial comment against the restaurant owner,' says Jelutong PKR Youth chief.

Since its formation 52 years ago, SUPP is facing its most serious problems - a declining support and difficulty in bringing back the support.

INTERVIEW The new chief will have to decide whether to sue PKA’s ex-directors and make more payments to KDSB.

The authorities say the reserve will provide a good home for tigers rescued from poor living conditions.

UPDATED 4.59PM V Sivakumar’s bid to compel the EC to call fresh elections for the infamous Perak defections hits a brick wall once again. [VIDEO INSIDE]

'Third force' to run integrity test on Pakatan MPs to assess whether the new entity should contest in Pakatan-held seats.

UPDATED 5.25PM About 100 people demonstrate against the lawyer. [VIDEO & PHOTO GALLERY]

Luxury cars bearing various gov't crests are making a beeline for the sleepy hollow.

Politicians’ evil deeds will not go unpunished.

The MIC is confident of attracting a majority of the 1,780 Indian votes in the Tenang by-election on Jan 30.

The construction of a key water treatment plant and insurance fraud were among the mixed bag of items in the news today.

UPDATED 4.55PM Suara Anak-Anak Mamak Pulau Pinang vows to continue rallying until Ng Wei Aik quits his posts.

The state wants to amend Article 52(1) of its constitution to empower it to appoint its own superscale officers, says exco Teresa Kok.

CM Taib Mahmud, who has just married a 28-year-old Syrian woman, is expected to visit all the divisions to hold similar receptions.

The daily claimed the Seputeh MP uttered defamatory statements about the newspaper.

The author, PAS central committee member Mujahid Yusuf Rawa, is on a road show to discuss the book’s contents.

UPDATED 2.04PM New pressure group Hormati Suara Rakyat Selangor wants federal sec to nullify Khusrin’s appointment. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Singapore plans to impose restrictions on a popular news website ahead of general elections this year.

UPDATED 12.05PM Court of Appeal's three-member panel allows a preliminary objection that the matter is not appealable.

Questions arise over PKR's ability to help Sabah Pakatan wrest the state as speculation of a snap general election grows.

FREE VOXPOP 'The Humpty Dumpty of PKFZ has been knocked off its perch. Now all the Soi Leks and Najibs cannot put in back together again.'

COMMENT Abdullah Hussain’s literary work is weakened by historical canards that ought to embarrass a national laureate.

UPDATED 1.17PM Ng Wei Aik apologises for his heavy handedness, but denies making racists slurs.

FREE YOURSAY 'She was known for her ‘I'm still a virgin' comment during the earlier trial of Anwar Ibrahim. I wonder if...'

Officials at a mosque in Kg Kerinchi say they were given 'orders' to lower the volume of the loudspeakers.