Archive - 12 March 2011

UPDATED 9.51PM What might have happened in Fukushima and are we seeing a Chernobyl-type disaster?

A trader who once challenged Guan Eng to a fist fight has attempted to send a coffin to the house of a state rep.

Here are some facts about resource-scarce Japan's growing use of nuclear energy:

Najib reminds lecturers to refrain from resorting to politics to secure positions, but should instead concentrate on their role as educators.

She says some people are unaware that BN, not the opposition, is responsible for development benefitting them.

Local councillors in Selangor will be subjected to an evaluation quiz to determine their eligibility for reappointment, says MB.

Mara will be offering a total of 27,347 places for bumiputeras during the July intake at its educational institutions this year.

'White smoke' is seen coming out of Fukushima No 1, indicating a containment breach and the escape of radiation.

COMMENT As countries scramble to Japan’s aid in the earthquake tragedy, it is timely to reflect on our shared humanity.

It appears like the Opposition leader has launched the campaign for the coming state elections with a savage barrage aimed at the BN.

Former Suhakam commissioners have set up a new society, Persatuan Promosi Hak Asasi Manusia (Proham).

UPDATED 11.27PM Radiation leaked from a nuclear reactor north of Tokyo after an explosion blew off its roof.

The announcement was greeted with overwhelming joy by the almost 12,000 people of 45 villages in Sook near Keningau. 

The impact depends on severity of any Japan leak, especially when Malaysia is mooting two nuclear power plants.

The party has a 'secret weapon' for the upcoming state election, says SUPP president Dr George Chan.

Radiation 1,000 times above normal was detected in the control room of one nuclear plant, although authorities said it posted "no immediate health hazard".

Tensions between a faculty member and parents of students who locked horns over 'Interlok' have simmered down after a meeting yesterday.

The Malaysian embassy in Tokyo is in touch with Malaysian citizens and students in areas most affected by yesterday's massive earthquake and tsunami.

UPDATED 3.15PM PKR Subang member of parliament R Sivarasa has been barred from entering Sarawak upon arrival at the Kuching Airport this morning.

He gives chapter and verse to show ‘repeated government action' in breaching the Malaysia Agreement.

People buried under rubble cry for help, while residents near nuclear reactors are evacuated as radiation leak is likely.

FREE VOXPOP 'The ministry obeys a directive made 25 years ago on the bible ban, rather than obey the present prime minister. What rubbish is this?'

FREE VOXPOP 'Thank you, Mr Brown, for your support. Sarawakians appreciate what Clare Rewcastle is doing.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Isn't it the job of the prosecution to collect all the evidence and present them in court and the judge is supposed to be impartial?'

At a book launch ceremony in Ipoh, Umno veteran Razaleigh was scathing about the former PM's memoirs.