Archive - 13 February 2011

Commission won't solve Sabah's immigration problem

Commission won't solve Sabah's immigration problem

Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein today rejected a suggestion for a royal commission of inquiry into Sabah's immigrant problem.
'Mydaftar' campaign to help Indians with no documents

'Mydaftar' campaign to help Indians with no documents

Members of the Indian community with no identity documents are advised to apply during the eight-day 'Mydaftar' campaign starting Feb 19.   
'Don't give wrong impression of media freedom'

'Don't give wrong impression of media freedom'

Malaysians and students abroad should not give the wrong impression of media freedom, especially in blogs.
BN comfortable in Merlimau, PAS tries again

BN comfortable in Merlimau, PAS tries again

Ever since the Bagan Pinang by-election in 2009, BN appears to be gaining strength after winning five out of the six by-elections held.
Commission on Teoh's death begins hearing tomorrow

Commission on Teoh's death begins hearing tomorrow

Its first session is likely to determine the number of witnesses and the scope of the inquiry.
S'gor launches awareness drive against illicit sex

S'gor launches awareness drive against illicit sex

The state government believes it is better to start educating youths about the dangers of illicit sex rather than deal with the problems of its aftermath like baby dumping.
Penang CM: How exactly is ETP going to benefit us?

Penang CM: How exactly is ETP going to benefit us?

He welcomes assurances the state has not been left out of the ETP, but wants hard facts on what is in store for it.

TV9 apologises over guest panellist's remarks

TV9 apologises over guest panellist's remarks

Media Prima Bhd has apologised for comments made by a guest panellist that were said to have linked immoral activities to the Christian community.
Merlimau: By-election and the promised lands

Merlimau: By-election and the promised lands

After 20 years of promises, a Tamil school may finally get its own premises, thanks to the by-election. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Khusrin to take oath of secrecy, says S'gor MB

Khusrin to take oath of secrecy, says S'gor MB

NONE S'gor MB Khalid Ibrahim did not, however, state when it will happen. He says it will take place 'in due course'.
Pairin: Preserve unique relationships in Sabah

Pairin: Preserve unique relationships in Sabah

The Sabah deputy chief minister called on people of the various races and creeds in Sabah to preserve their harmonious relationships.

What Arts Ed and MyBalikPulau is all about

What Arts Ed and MyBalikPulau is all about

Larry Sng's all dressed up, with no party to go to

Larry Sng's all dressed up, with no party to go to

NONE This means goodbye to politics for the partyless politician unless he decides to join the opposition.
Corruption: Truly Malaysia?

Corruption: Truly Malaysia?

COMMENT Malaysians have "conditioned" themselves to accept corruption as a way of life, which can lead to a breakdown of law and order.
Mahathir given 7 days to name those he met

Mahathir given 7 days to name those he met

Failing which it will be presumed that the former PM lied when he said he met opposition leaders in 1987, says Karpal.
Inspired by Egypt, new calls for Taib to quit

Inspired by Egypt, new calls for Taib to quit

taib mahmud sarawak A ‘Rainbow Coalition of NGOs’ to get the Sarawak CM out of office by Aug 13.
Malaysia fetes World Interfaith Harmony Week

Malaysia fetes World Interfaith Harmony Week

Interlok novel must be withdrawn, decides Niat

Interlok novel must be withdrawn, decides Niat

Representatives of more than 140 Indian NGOs assembled at a special closed door session, unanimously decided this in KL yesterday afternoon.
Police clamp down on HRP convoys, scores arrested

Police clamp down on HRP convoys, scores arrested

UPDATED 9.55PM At least 63 HRP members have been arrested in Perak, Selangor, KL and Negeri Sembilan. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
Last group of M'sian evacuees to arrive Monday

Last group of M'sian evacuees to arrive Monday

The last group of Malaysians airlifted from Egypt numbering 602 people who are still in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia are scheduled to be flown home tomorrow.
Interesting times ahead as Sodomy II trial resumes

Interesting times ahead as Sodomy II trial resumes

NONE UPDATED 3.40PM Anwar's trial, which is to resume tomorrow, will continue with the cross-examination of HKL docs.
Taib's Sarawak: Where blood's thicker than water

Taib's Sarawak: Where blood's thicker than water

NONE The Sarawak chief minister puts family before cronies, party, and native landowners in oil palm land deal.
Police urged to probe 'twice-born Sulu sultan'

Police urged to probe 'twice-born Sulu sultan'

UPDATED 12.56PM The incident has triggered calls, including by BN's Bernard Dompok, for a RCI into the issue of immigration in Sabah.
Today, we are all Egyptians

Today, we are all Egyptians

egypt the day after mubarak overthrow women celebrating thumb FREE VOXPOP 'The lessons are plenty. Yet, it's a shame that our leaders from Umno/BN are still in denial.'
Repeating NEP's failure: A case of insanity?

Repeating NEP's failure: A case of insanity?

FREE YOURSAY "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is insanity." - Albert Einstein. What more can I say?'
You're the father of NEP abuse, Dr M

You're the father of NEP abuse, Dr M

mahathir mohamad 180108 FREE YOURSAY 'Don't be fooled by this old fox. It is not the Malays who abused the NEP, it is the Umno Malays.'