Archive - 16 February 2011

Cabinet agrees to new traffic compound rates

Cabinet agrees to new traffic compound rates

After 60 days, the case will be filed in court, while repeat offenders will be fined twice the original amount.
Lawyer fees may increase 300 to 400 percent

Lawyer fees may increase 300 to 400 percent

According to the Bar Council, cases that normally cost around RM2,000 may increase to RM8,000 or RM10,000.
Stop abusing Islam, ex-PM tells Nik Aziz

Stop abusing Islam, ex-PM tells Nik Aziz

'Priority is given to non-Muslims and not to enslave himself to Allah,' Dr Mahathir says in his blog Chedet.
Sources: No cabinet reshuffle yet

Sources: No cabinet reshuffle yet

putrajaya pm office A minister says the matter was also not mentioned at today's cabinet meet.
MCA allegedly taking sides in campus elections

MCA allegedly taking sides in campus elections

The anti-establishment Pro-Mahasiswa (Pro-M) student group claims that the MCA is bankrolling its electoral rivals in campus elections.
Zaid's party clears RoS hurdle in a month

Zaid's party clears RoS hurdle in a month

In just a month, constitutional changes for Zaid Ibrahim's new party have been approved by the Registrar of Societies.
Door still shut to IPCMC, says Hishammuddin

Door still shut to IPCMC, says Hishammuddin

hishammuddin hussien He says the commission won't resolve police abuse problems but having the political will to do so is more crucial.

Minister: S'gor not lifting a finger to reduce crime

Minister: S'gor not lifting a finger to reduce crime

The home minister has lambasted the state who is asking for more auxiliary police, saying it has never helped the cops reduce crime at all.
Who is high maintenance - FLOM or Kak Wan?

Who is high maintenance - FLOM or Kak Wan?

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Wonder how much does the wife of our PM Najib spend on her wardrobe. That said, this is gutter politics at work.'
Snap firmly behind Pakatan, but allies with MCLM

Snap firmly behind Pakatan, but allies with MCLM

The Sarawak Nasional Party (Snap) has formed a formal alliance with the newly established Malaysian Civil Liberties Movement (MCLM).
Publishing permit rejection: AG withdraws objection

Publishing permit rejection: AG withdraws objection

The government has been given until March 16 to response to an application for judicial review by Malaysiakini.
A 'witch-doctor' in the House?

A 'witch-doctor' in the House?

khalil idham lim PAS’ Titi Serong rep claimed that an assemblyperson had brought a witch-doctor into the Perak legislature in 2009.
Islam and Valentine's Day

Islam and Valentine's Day

'Malays back S'gor Pakatan rule'

'Malays back S'gor Pakatan rule'

The menteri besar has not seen signs to the contrary among Malays, who make up 50 percent of voters in the state.
Blogger slammed for varsity-Wahabi link

Blogger slammed for varsity-Wahabi link

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi takes to task a blogger for claiming that the a private university in Shah Alam was recruiting Wahabi extremists.
Land issues reach 'serious level' in Sabah

Land issues reach 'serious level' in Sabah

Based on Suhakam statistics, the state has recorded the highest number of complaints in the country, at 977 cases.
'SUPP runs scared of Taib'

'SUPP runs scared of Taib'

So claims Sarawak DAP secretary Chong Chieng Jen, who questions the party’s ‘lack of guts’ to stand up to the chief minister.
Gov't says no to coal power plants in Sabah

Gov't says no to coal power plants in Sabah

The proposed construction of a coal power plant in Lahad Datu, to meet electricity supply needs in Sabah east coast.
Gov't cancels controversial Iranian's concert

Gov't cancels controversial Iranian's concert

The 34-year-old, whose music fuses traditional Iranian music with pop and jazz, was due to perform in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.
Remain part of BN govt, Taib tells Chinese

Remain part of BN govt, Taib tells Chinese

'It's very sad for me to think of the possibility of not having a good and well-thinking Chinese leadership in the BN government,' CM says.
Teoh's family boycotts RCI

Teoh's family boycotts RCI

UPDATED 5.55PM A major setback strikes the proceedings after Teoh Beng Hock's family withdraws their participation. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Misrepresenting my views on ketuanan Melayu

Misrepresenting my views on ketuanan Melayu

Debate on between S'gor DAP, MCA

Debate on between S'gor DAP, MCA

The Youth wing of each party will face off on governance and policy issues in the state.
Khusrin finally takes oath of secrecy

Khusrin finally takes oath of secrecy

NONE UPDATED 3.45PM After weeks of waiting, S'gor state sec Khusrin finally takes his oath.

Power failure disrupts trial, hearing postponed

Power failure disrupts trial, hearing postponed

Anwar's sodomy trial was disrupted due to a power failure at Jalan Duta Court Complex forcing the hearing to be put off to tomorrow.
Portfolio on non-Islamic religious affairs for Penang

Portfolio on non-Islamic religious affairs for Penang

NONE It will be handled by the Penang CM and will deal with religious matters related to Buddhism, Christianity, Sikhism, Taoism and Hinduism.
Police must be competent in handling the mentally ill

Police must be competent in handling the mentally ill

Headlines online: Feb 16, 2011

Headlines online: Feb 16, 2011

The Agong’s speech warning against racial intolerance caught attention, as did the tragic death of two children.
S'wak polls: SUPP to field several new faces

S'wak polls: SUPP to field several new faces

The new faces will bring a 'host of new blood' to the party, especially its attempt to wrest back the eight seats lost in previous state election.
Penang PKR resists 'biggest loser' tag

Penang PKR resists 'biggest loser' tag

Waning Malay support for PKR in Penang is prompting the party to buck up, as it relies mainly on the community to deliver votes.
Damming the Nile with denial

Damming the Nile with denial

Learn the lessons of Egypt before it's too late.
Sodomy II: Dent in prosecution case

Sodomy II: Dent in prosecution case

UPDATED 3.50PM Defence lawyer points out discrepancies between the verbal testimony and information in a document.
Yusmadi: Where Penang Pakatan has failed

Yusmadi: Where Penang Pakatan has failed

It is perceived as not working to redress problems faced by the community regarding land, housing, literacy, and earning a decent living.

 

Tee Keat: MCA politics not on my radar

Tee Keat: MCA politics not on my radar

ong tee keat pandan mp supporters dinner 2 thumb Former president Tee Keat says his focus these days is on service to constituents in his Pandan seat.
Family mulls move to remove DPPs from RCI

Family mulls move to remove DPPs from RCI

NONE UPDATED 6.05PM Teoh Beng Hock's family is reconsidering a court challenge against the decision by the Royal Commission of Inquiry.
Doc: Saiful claims he resisted sodomy act

Doc: Saiful claims he resisted sodomy act

NONE LIVE REPORTS SODOMY II Chemist Dr Seah Lay Hong takes the witness stand but suddenly everything went dark...
All hot and bothered over V-Day snooping

All hot and bothered over V-Day snooping

valentines day thumbnail FREE YOURSAY 'We should support couples in love and nurture them the right way rather than shun them from society.'
Gems of wisdom from a man of God

Gems of wisdom from a man of God

FREE YOURSAY 'A novel for reading pleasure and written with distorted facts resulting in insults to others is simply not suitable to be a school text.'