Archive - 14 March 2011

Interlok: Pakatan looking at curbing use in schools

Interlok: Pakatan looking at curbing use in schools

Pakatan Rakyat’s leadership said it is not seeking a ban on the Interlok novel, but is questioning its use as part of the school curriculum.
MACC wants phones of personalities linked to Teoh

MACC wants phones of personalities linked to Teoh

TEOH RCI They are Seri Kembangan rep Ean Yong Hian Wah, Kajang councillor Tan Boon Wah and a contractor only known as Harun.
Gerakan, S'gor: Rethink nuclear ambitions

Gerakan, S'gor: Rethink nuclear ambitions

japan nuclear plant meltdown tsunami earthquake Gerakan and the Selangor government said it is now clear nuclear reactors of today may not withstand challenges of the future.
RM100k award: Dominique Ng pays up

RM100k award: Dominique Ng pays up

NONE With help from the public, PKR's Padungan state rep pays off the hefty sum for defamation against a S'wak DAP leader.
Pakatan evasive over S'wak seat allocation

Pakatan evasive over S'wak seat allocation

NONE Top leaders insist that most of the issues have been settled, but some lingering issues remain.
S'wak deputy CM gets an earful at coffee shop

S'wak deputy CM gets an earful at coffee shop

Early morning shoppers and coffee shop patrons give George Chan a telling off as he walks about Miri wet market.
Nik Aziz ready to meet MCA over lottery issue

Nik Aziz ready to meet MCA over lottery issue

The meeting may happen as soon as this Wednesday when the PAS leader returns from a programme in Kedah.
PKR resurrects Altantuya to counter attacks on Anwar

PKR resurrects Altantuya to counter attacks on Anwar

PKR has launched the 'Datuk Najib Altantuya (D.N.A.)' roadshow in response to demands for Anwar to surrender a DNA sample.

Malaysians aren't Egyptians?

Malaysians aren't Egyptians?

COMMENT Anwar Ibrahim must explain exactly how he will implement real reforms from the purview of justice and fairness.
'Christians fast losing faith in gov't'

'Christians fast losing faith in gov't'

And the government risks losing its credibility if it does not resolve issues over the Bahasa Malaysia Bible, warns a church official.

Perak PAC to probe costly  procurement blunders

Perak PAC to probe costly procurement blunders

Its chairperson says purchases not according to specs, at inflated prices, have cost the government ‘huge losses’.
Council officer: Betting outlet ban in KT still in force

Council officer: Betting outlet ban in KT still in force

However, Terengganu exco member Toh Chin Yaw insists this prohibition, imposed by PAS in 1999, has been lifted.
Yen Yen promises open tender for tourism ads

Yen Yen promises open tender for tourism ads

Transparent open tender will be used for all tourism ads between now and 2013, says the tourism minister.
Japan quake provokes nuclear debate in Australia

Japan quake provokes nuclear debate in Australia

Meltdown fears are giving the Australians, as should any rational human being, second thoughts about going nuclear.
Abim: Don't flout ban on use of 'Allah'

Abim: Don't flout ban on use of 'Allah'

As BN leaders call for the Bible in BM to be printed locally, Abim warns this could violate a court ruling.
Nuclear plant beset by new problems

Nuclear plant beset by new problems

NONE UPDATED 6.17PM The cooling system of a third reactor at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan has failed.

Independent panel to watch over RCI

Independent panel to watch over RCI

Seven-member panel formed by the Malaysians for Beng Hock support group wants the RCI to come out with a verbatim report.
Ghani denies racial motives in coffin stunt

Ghani denies racial motives in coffin stunt

coffin sent to ng wei aik house Mohammed Ghani Abdul Jiman claims his quarrel is with Komtar assemblyperson Ng Wei Aik and nobody else.
EC ferrying S'wak voters by chopper a sick joke

EC ferrying S'wak voters by chopper a sick joke

Group: S'wak forestry policy unsustainable

Group: S'wak forestry policy unsustainable

timber logs kayu balak 110907 Claims that Sarawak practises sustainable forest management are only good on paper, says expert Mengga Mikui.
Did MACC officer 'tamper' with investigation diaries?

Did MACC officer 'tamper' with investigation diaries?

TEOH RCI UPDATED 6.30PM Assistant enforcement officer Arman Alies explains discrepancies in two investigation diaries based on his interview with Teoh Beng Hock.
Break-ins at home, office of PKR reps

Break-ins at home, office of PKR reps

NONE PKR's Teja and Batu Uban reps were visited by unwanted guests - and lost more than RM10,000 in cash and valuables.
Gov't ticked off for mixed signals on ICC

Gov't ticked off for mixed signals on ICC

UPDATED 3.40PM It's a case of Jekyll and Hyde, laments human rights watchdog Suaram of the government's flip-flop attitude to the International Criminal Court.
Will the real Malay please stand up?

Will the real Malay please stand up?

He fails to understand many things in the real world.
Group calls for ISA over 'mockery' of azan

Group calls for ISA over 'mockery' of azan

UPDATED 5.57PM Muslim Consumers Association was responding to a Youtube video depicting an unidentified individual speaking in Mandarin mockingly about the call to prayer.
Headlines online: March 14, 2011

Headlines online: March 14, 2011

The possibility of nuclear meltdowns in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami, were the focus of the dailies.
Sodomy II trial turns into test case

Sodomy II trial turns into test case

SODOMY II UPDATED 2.45PM The prosecution wants the court to compel Anwar Ibrahim to provide a DNA sample, based on provisions in the Evidence Act.
If N-plants can go awry in Japan, what about in M'sia?

If N-plants can go awry in Japan, what about in M'sia?

charles santiago mp speaks The problem with nuclear power is that if and when things do go wrong, the consequences are far, far worse.
Nazri: FLOM title is unofficial, yet legitimate

Nazri: FLOM title is unofficial, yet legitimate

NONE PARLIAMENT He clarifies that the 'First Lady' title used by the PM's wife is in accordance to international protocol.
Don rubbishes 'no separation of powers' claim

Don rubbishes 'no separation of powers' claim

The claim triggers warning bells of a haughty government all too eager to concentrate power in the grasp of the executive branch.
Does DAP know why caged birds sing?

Does DAP know why caged birds sing?

COMMENT Imprisoning animals is like imprisoning people. Politicians should be reminded freedom extends to all living beings.
Anwar need not prove his innocence

Anwar need not prove his innocence

FREE VOXPOP 'It is the prosecution that has to prove he is guilty. There is no reason for Anwar to cooperate with the very people who are bent on putting him in prison.'
Explosion rocks No 3 reactor, 11 people injured

Explosion rocks No 3 reactor, 11 people injured

BREAKING NEWS UPDATED 2.43PM 11 people were injured after the explosion. Plant owner, Tepco, however, says the explosion has not damaged the reactor core.
Catholic bishop rails against impoundment of Bibles

Catholic bishop rails against impoundment of Bibles

bishop paul tan chee ing Bishop Paul Tan calls the detention of thousands of copies of Al-Kitab a flagrant violation of a fundamental liberty.   
Finding humour in other people's misery

Finding humour in other people's misery

FREE YOURSAY 'Why do so many Malaysians enjoy laughing at others' misery? Do we think that we are immune to suffering?'
Seawater helps but Japan nuclear crisis not over

Seawater helps but Japan nuclear crisis not over

Injecting seawater may mean the nuclear power plant can never produces again and it is seen as an ‘extreme measure’ to avert the crisis.
Uproar in court over leak of prosecution's affidavit

Uproar in court over leak of prosecution's affidavit

NONE LIVE REPORTS UPDATED 12.20PM Karpal is upset NST has published details of the affidavit to be submitted by prosecution.