Archive - 8 March 2011

Couple escapes from kidnappers

Couple escapes from kidnappers

Chain somehow breaks loose, enabling businessman and wife, held for two days, to escape from kidnappers.
New air raids on rebel-held Libyan town

New air raids on rebel-held Libyan town

Libya's air force carries out new raids on a rebel-held town today as the revolt against Muammar Gaddafi's regime enters its third week.
Home Ministry to probe Radio Free Sarawak

Home Ministry to probe Radio Free Sarawak

This is not about politics but about spreading malicious lies and harmony among the races, says Hishammuddin Hussein.
DJ Jamal is back with new online radio station

DJ Jamal is back with new online radio station

NONE DJ Jamaluddin Ibrahim, who was sacked by MCA-owned 988FM , launches DurianFM . [VIDEO INSIDE]

Pakatan denial to fool people, says DPM

Pakatan denial to fool people, says DPM

Muhyiddin says Pakatan leaders' denial of Anwar Ibrahim being a liability to PAS was an attempt to pull wool over the people's eyes.
Mahathir 'trembles' at the thought of lawsuits

Mahathir 'trembles' at the thought of lawsuits

NONE The former prime minister replies with his trademark stoic sarcasm in answer to questions about threats of lawsuits.
Pakatan rubbishes 'political awakening' theory

Pakatan rubbishes 'political awakening' theory

Not possible for 'political consciousness of wives of soldiers' to result in 6,000 jump in postal voters in Pangkor. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Nuclear scientist among five endorsed by MoCS

Nuclear scientist among five endorsed by MoCS

Movement for Change, Sarawak backing potential candidates from PKR, DAP and BN for the state elections.
Sodomy charge 'should fall': Bar Council president

Sodomy charge 'should fall': Bar Council president

Ragunath Kesavan says the High Court's decision has severely undermined the prosecution's case.
BN to lose at least 12 seats in S'wak, says analyst

BN to lose at least 12 seats in S'wak, says analyst

In addition to those already under the opposition, BN is likely to lose five SUPP seats and three PBB seats.
Anwar trashes Dr M's 'sexual liaisons' claim

Anwar trashes Dr M's 'sexual liaisons' claim

He will not pursue legal action against the former premier either, on his lawyer’s advice.
A memoir littered with lies

A memoir littered with lies

FREE YOURSAY 'Mahathir is spinning an illusional tale. His dismissal of cold hard facts leave much to be desired.'
ABC 4 Malaysians

ABC 4 Malaysians

A path to reducing corruption, bribery.
Minister explains why no open tender for warships

Minister explains why no open tender for warships

Through the 1995 agreement, he says, the government is planning to build 27 of the second generation patrol vessels.
Pakatan to address betting ban conundrum

Pakatan to address betting ban conundrum

PAS veep Salahuddin Ayub says the best way to solve the issue would be through discussions via the weekly Pakatan leadership council meeting.
Pakatan's hits and misses after three years

Pakatan's hits and misses after three years

hadi awang, anwar, kit siang, pakatan COMMENT It's been a bumpy ride for the party after unexpected success in the 2008 general elections.

S'wak BN still worried despite twin wins

S'wak BN still worried despite twin wins

sarawak new state assembly building 250805 Awang Tengah says there is concern over the support of the urban voters, mainly in seats contested by the SUPP.
Electoral process is fair, says Nazri

Electoral process is fair, says Nazri

'We understand the opposition. When they win, they say it is right, but when they lose, they say it's unfair,' the minister says.
Cops question students for 10 hours over 'Interlok'

Cops question students for 10 hours over 'Interlok'

UPDATED 7.05PM A group of SMK Kuala Kubu Baru students were prevented by a discipline teacher from returning the textbook to their principal on Friday.
First overpriced ships, now expensive APCs?

First overpriced ships, now expensive APCs?

Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua trains his guns on another allegedly overpriced arms purchase made by Malaysia in recent months.
M'sia down to 35 in world tourism ranking

M'sia down to 35 in world tourism ranking

NONE On the positive side, it ranks among the top three countries globally for price competitiveness.
The police turned my brother into a criminal

The police turned my brother into a criminal

'No privacy violation' in PM's CNY message

'No privacy violation' in PM's CNY message

PARLIAMENT Contact details were supplied by various sources, and 'the premier complied with their terms and conditions'.
Prosecution will not appeal ruling

Prosecution will not appeal ruling

NONE SODOMY II This is because higher courts have rejected similar appeals previously in the same trial.
MRT: Why award to Gamuda's pricier bid?

MRT: Why award to Gamuda's pricier bid?

PARLIAMENT Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah asks why the MRT project went to Gamuda at RM36 billion, instead of Scomi's RM25 billion bid.
Peeved with Umno, Gerakan CC member quits

Peeved with Umno, Gerakan CC member quits

NONE Dr Hsu Dar Ren claims the party is unable to break free from Umno’s ‘hegemonic race politics’.
PKR sec-gen to stand in for Anwar

PKR sec-gen to stand in for Anwar

PARLIAMENT 'I am not replacing the opposition leader, just reading out his speech on his behalf,' says Saifuddin.
Should you buy the iPad2?

Should you buy the iPad2?

Yes, if you want to look cool.
Headlines online: March 8, 2011

Headlines online: March 8, 2011

The dailies focused on the King expressing his concern that certain quarters have been raising racial and sensitive issues.

 

To kill a kitten

To kill a kitten

S'gor MB wants end to 'major irritation'

S'gor MB wants end to 'major irritation'

INTERVIEW If a foundation disburses grants to all MPs, political parties would not lobby for contracts, he says.
Hindraf, not Pakatan is the real threat to Umno

Hindraf, not Pakatan is the real threat to Umno

PM unveils nine ETP projects worth RM2.3 bil

PM unveils nine ETP projects worth RM2.3 bil

These new projects will rake in RM2.26 billion in investments, including savings and generate RM11.71 billion in GNI by 2020.
BN has only brickbats for Pakatan's Penang rule

BN has only brickbats for Pakatan's Penang rule

Umno liaison chief Zainal Abidin Osman says the state government has failed in bringing development to the people.
Lee retracts controversial remarks on Muslims

Lee retracts controversial remarks on Muslims

NONE Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew retracts controversial remarks on the city-state's Malay Muslim community.
'Balik tadika', Zahid tells Segambut MP

'Balik tadika', Zahid tells Segambut MP

NONE PARLIAMENT The defence minister says this will help Lim Lip Eng to better understand defence contracts.
Anwar wins critical ruling in sodomy trial

Anwar wins critical ruling in sodomy trial

SODOMY II UPDATED 1.06PM The court rejects the admissability of a water bottle, towel and toothbrush as evidence.
MACC officer rapped for his 'selective amnesia'

MACC officer rapped for his 'selective amnesia'

NONE TEOH RCI UPDATED 5.50PM A RCI panellist says: 'Everything important you said you don’t remember.'

M'sian women a long, long way from equality

M'sian women a long, long way from equality

It's been 3 years of misery, says Kedah opposition BN

It's been 3 years of misery, says Kedah opposition BN

Non-Muslims are increasingly concerned over whether PAS will transform Kedah into an Islamic state, they claim.
Islamic Family Law amendments still in limbo

Islamic Family Law amendments still in limbo

Mini-trial: Judge disallows items as evidence

Mini-trial: Judge disallows items as evidence

LIVE REPORTS UPDATED 11.05AM He says the three items - the mineral water bottle, towel and toothbrush - cannot be tendered as evidence.
Can Pakatan pull off straight fights in Sarawak?

Can Pakatan pull off straight fights in Sarawak?

NONE ANALYSIS As state polls loom, Pakatan’s seat negotiations face mounting challenges to the common agenda.
EC, tell ROS to approve Pakatan's application

EC, tell ROS to approve Pakatan's application

FREE VOXPOP 'It just goes to show EC's Wan Ahmad is sleeping on the job, or he is not bothered to read his files and papers sent to him.'
So even if it's illegal, it's admissible?

So even if it's illegal, it's admissible?

your say FREE YOURSAY 'This was said in a court of justice? That it is all right to steal as long as the end justifies the means?'