Archive - 26 January 2011

In a first, extra-territorial law to be imposed on pirates

In a first, extra-territorial law to be imposed on pirates

However, AG Abdul Gani Patail says the chambers have not yet decided to charge them as they have yet to arrive here.
KJ: Youths will balk at online curbs

KJ: Youths will balk at online curbs

NONE BN Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin is strongly against proposals to tighten the government's clutches on the Internet.
Secrecy on release of GM mosquitoes deplored

Secrecy on release of GM mosquitoes deplored

Justice sought in Kg Buah Pala row

Justice sought in Kg Buah Pala row

The government has not resolved the problems of nine of the 33 families evicted from Penang's 'High Chaparral', they say.
Interlok: A key to educational reform

Interlok: A key to educational reform

U-turn: RCI to probe cause of Teoh's death

U-turn: RCI to probe cause of Teoh's death

UPDATED 7.11PM Public pressure prevails as the government agrees into include the cause of death into the terms of reference.
Gov't ready to contravene MSC's bill of guarantees

Gov't ready to contravene MSC's bill of guarantees

UPDATED 5.35PM The sedition guidelines for online content will be done with national security being given utmost priority. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'No changes to PPPA ... yet'

'No changes to PPPA ... yet'

UPDATED 7.35PM Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein claims the proposed amendments are still at the nascent stage. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Maid employers also deserve protection

Maid employers also deserve protection

Now in Putrajaya: Report against S'wak CM

Now in Putrajaya: Report against S'wak CM

NONE It goes to MACC HQ after the S'wak MACC drags its feet in probing the first complaint.
Sime Darby to start Africa foray

Sime Darby to start Africa foray

The world's largest listed palm oil producer will invest RM70 million ringgit in the project.
Khalid vs MACC: Case management on June 17

Khalid vs MACC: Case management on June 17

Khalid Ibrahim claims that the MACC disclosure on his alleged misuse of power was libellous.
S'wak DAP: Probe those with property overseas

S'wak DAP: Probe those with property overseas

NONE No explanation provided yet by Taib Mahmud on property owned by his family members, says MP Chong Chieng Jen.
Karpal vs CJ: AG raises objection

Karpal vs CJ: AG raises objection

NONE UPDATED 6.05PM The KL High Court will hear the objection and leave application on Feb 9.
A killer blow to online media

A killer blow to online media

NONE COMMENT FREE The Malaysian gov't is taking a leaf from Singapore’s Internet censorship playbook.
Defamation: PKR rep ordered to pay RM100,000

Defamation: PKR rep ordered to pay RM100,000

A Kuching court orders Padungan rep Dominique Ng Kim Ho to pay senior lawyer Chong Siew Chiang RM100,000 for slander.
Felda's Ahmad seeks 'manly' dialogue with Anak chief

Felda's Ahmad seeks 'manly' dialogue with Anak chief

TENANG UPDATED 4.38PM The deputy minister says he is not afraid to debate, stressing that he was once a school debate champ.
PAS continues onslaught on BN candidate's past

PAS continues onslaught on BN candidate's past

TENANG UPDATED 3.17PM It reveals documents to show that Mohd Azahar Ibrahim was also sued by buyer over illegal sale of a plot of land.
GM mosquitoes released in landmark trial

GM mosquitoes released in landmark trial

NONE The government has released 6,000 genetically modified mosquitoes designed to combat dengue fever.
Proton-Perodua merger a 'distant possibility'

Proton-Perodua merger a 'distant possibility'

MIDF Research contends that Perodua is less keen on a merger as its forte was in compact cars that would not use the same platform as Proton.
Arrest warrant out for runaway cop

Arrest warrant out for runaway cop

UPDATED 4.20PM He was to have answered a charge of making a false report against trader Chia Buang Hing.

T'ganu Umno undergoes minor reshuffle

T'ganu Umno undergoes minor reshuffle

Youth and Sports Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek has been dropped as state Umno information chief.
Woman shocked by 11 years jail for maid abuse

Woman shocked by 11 years jail for maid abuse

The employer, who was sentenced to eight years' jail for abusing her Indonesian maid, is 'shocked' to get three more years.
Brickbats hurled at move to control online media

Brickbats hurled at move to control online media

UPDATED 8.10PM NUJ, NGOs, politicians, and concerned parties say the proposed move is a step back in achieving free flow of information.
Headlines online: Jan 26, 2011

Headlines online: Jan 26, 2011

New motor vehicles being given a safety rating of one to five stars is one of the mixed bag of items in the news today.
Promising start for Penan pre-schools

Promising start for Penan pre-schools

NONE Funded by donations, the Penan children are equipped with the skills to enter Primary One with confidence.
UDA moves to defuse tension over project

UDA moves to defuse tension over project

But it does not plan to give in to the 'minority' affected by the redevelopment project in Kg Tanjung Tokong, Penang.
Perak to launch gold dinars next month

Perak to launch gold dinars next month

The Perak government will launch gold dinar and dirham currencies next month in a move to diversify its reserves.
Sedition Act stays, says KL High Court

Sedition Act stays, says KL High Court

UPDATED 1.30PM Public interest demands that the Sedition Act 1948 be maintained, the Kuala Lumpur High Court rules.
Calling Minerva's Owl? Don't bother

Calling Minerva's Owl? Don't bother

COMMENT The plurality of opposition parties will not add to the possibility, or indeed probability, of any opposition party winning government.
Mukhriz dismisses GFI claims as 'bizarre'

Mukhriz dismisses GFI claims as 'bizarre'

mukhriz mahathir 290508 UPDATED 6.45PM The International Trade and Industry deputy minister also says the data cited will not be investigated. [VIDEO INSIDE]
The bitter Parti Rakyat Sarawak row

The bitter Parti Rakyat Sarawak row

NONE COMMENT Those not familiar with the feud between James Masing and Larry Sng will brush it off as trivial.
Tunisia now, Tun-isia next?

Tunisia now, Tun-isia next?

But what would be the final straw in Malaysia?
Day 5: Flash floods mar Tenang campaign

Day 5: Flash floods mar Tenang campaign

FREE LIVE BLOG What's happening in the Tenang campaign? Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they take place
What could have led to Krishnan's death?

What could have led to Krishnan's death?

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Autopsies are done to determine the cause of death, but not events leading to death.'
'Frogs' aplenty in every by-election

'Frogs' aplenty in every by-election

FREE YOURSAY 'Perhaps Soi Lek has forgotten that Onn Jaafar, the founder of Umno, quit the party when he was still its president.'
Call for multi-agency probe into capital flight

Call for multi-agency probe into capital flight

Experts say the whopping figures raise questions involving many different aspects of governance.
Azan row: Let's practise what we preach

Azan row: Let's practise what we preach

FREE YOURSAY 'Just because Islam is the official religion does not give the authorities the right to abuse the privileges enshrined in the constitution.'
Youths in BN T-shirts heckle Guan Eng

Youths in BN T-shirts heckle Guan Eng

NONE TENANG They're in a Felda scheme to disrupt his talk, but undeterred, the CM recites a pantun for their 'betterment'. [VIDEO INSIDE]