Archive - 2 April 2011

Snap-BN 'secret pact' leaflets distributed in Limbang

Snap-BN 'secret pact' leaflets distributed in Limbang

Leaflets claiming that opposition party Sarawak National Party (Snap) will join BN after polling in the Sarawak state election are being distributed in the interiors of Limbang. 
New faces in DAP and BN line-up

New faces in DAP and BN line-up

Two DAP incumbents - Chong Chien Jien and Violet Yong - will be defending their Kota Sentosa and Pending seats respectively.
Over 3,000 PKR members quit party en masse

Over 3,000 PKR members quit party en masse

A total of 3,226 PKR members, mostly from the Indian community, declared today that they had quit their party saying they had lost confidence in its struggle and leadership.
PAS seeks to win first Sarawak seat

PAS seeks to win first Sarawak seat

Empty handed after two Sarawak elections, PAS claims that it can be third time successful this time round.
No rise in RON95 price for now: Ismail Sabri

No rise in RON95 price for now: Ismail Sabri

NONE But the minister said there was no guarantee that the RON95 price, now at RM1.90 per litre, would not increase.
Pornthip investigated over breach of discipline

Pornthip investigated over breach of discipline

She admitted that she was now being investigated by the Medical
Council of Thailand for alleged breach of discipline.
Gov't lifts ban on printing of Malay Bibles

Gov't lifts ban on printing of Malay Bibles

NONE But for the Peninsular, they must have the words 'Christian Publication' and the cross sign printed on the front covers.
Teoh RCI: 2 MACC officers downloaded porn

Teoh RCI: 2 MACC officers downloaded porn

UPDATED 7.45PM On the night of Teoh Beng Hock’s death, not one but two officers were downloading porn, reveals a private investigator.
Prospects increasingly bleak for PKR-Snap deal

Prospects increasingly bleak for PKR-Snap deal

An electoral pack between PKR and Sarawak National Party (Snap) appears to be at the verge of a complete breakdown.
Anwar: Padungan candidate issue solved

Anwar: Padungan candidate issue solved

NONE Without giving away details, Anwar said the issue over Dominique Ng’s displeasure at losing his seat has been settled.
PKR Youth chief rapped for sex video claim

PKR Youth chief rapped for sex video claim

NGO lodges police report against PKR youth chief Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin for allegedly saying that he has sex tapes of BN leaders.
Sex video: Truth matters most, says Najib

Sex video: Truth matters most, says Najib

He puts a wet finger up in the air and feels the winds of change blowing in favour of the BN.

 

Taib to announce BN candidates tomorrow

Taib to announce BN candidates tomorrow

'I have a meeting tomorrow morning. The announcement (of the candidates) is at 3pm,' he told reporters.
Najib confident of recapturing Penang

Najib confident of recapturing Penang

He said there were signs of a wind of change in Penang, and the BN was confident of recapturing the state in the next general election.
NGOs cry foul over disabled's ISA arrest

NGOs cry foul over disabled's ISA arrest

The ISA strikes again, this time the target is a disabled person who is a member of the PKR, MP Teresa Kok was the last in 2008.
Pornthip: 'Teoh Beng Hock strangled before fall'

Pornthip: 'Teoh Beng Hock strangled before fall'

UPDATED 8.11PM The Thai pathologist maintains that bruises on Teoh’s neck is consistent with strangulation prior to his plunge.
'Jabu's oil palm scheme ripping off the natives'

'Jabu's oil palm scheme ripping off the natives'

alfred The profits the Sarawak DCM has dangled in front of Iban voters is only 10% of market performance, says S’wak Report.
Marudi wants development, not free calendars

Marudi wants development, not free calendars

S'WAK POLLS The residents of Marudi want more development and a government that can look after the welfare of the people instead of free calendars.
PM in Penang for walkabout, gets memo from cab drivers

PM in Penang for walkabout, gets memo from cab drivers

He is in Penang for a day-long visit and went on a walkabout in the city centre, chatting with the people, particularly traders.
'PKR leaders don't even trust their own members'

'PKR leaders don't even trust their own members'

NONE PKR Bayan Baru's Nyana Segaran claims the party has overreacted over his involvement in an event graced by Najib.
'Taib, make full disclosure on property purchases'

'Taib, make full disclosure on property purchases'

NONE DAP’s Chong Chieng Jen says Taib can prove his alleged innocence by revealing all the accounts for his acquisitions.
Lawyer raises two possible MACC interrogation skills

Lawyer raises two possible MACC interrogation skills

UPDATED 3.13PM The Teoh RCI was told of two possible questionable methods used by MACC in its interrogation.
Pakatan gov't experience to help penetrate rural S'wak

Pakatan gov't experience to help penetrate rural S'wak

S'WAK POLLS They plan use the experience gained in their states as the key to the hearts of the rural community in the looming and critical elections.
Sex video: Even the cops are playing politics

Sex video: Even the cops are playing politics

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'The IGP could very well have mentioned if the man in the video is as what is claimed by Datuk T.'
CIJ: Still some dark clouds over sunshine law

CIJ: Still some dark clouds over sunshine law

UPDATED 1.26PM The Centre for Independent Journalism lauds Selangor's efforts to implement the FOI law but points out some inherent flaws.
Lenggeng rep is small fry - what about Taib?

Lenggeng rep is small fry - what about Taib?

FREE VOXPOP 'Mustafa Salim who? Come on MACC, we know you can do better than that. Go out and catch the big one - Taib Mahmud.'
Dr M memoirs: Between fact and fiction

Dr M memoirs: Between fact and fiction

NONE EXCLUSIVE Sections of his memoirs can best be described as 'faction' - a word coined from 'fact' and 'fiction'.
Police should enforce the law, not morality

Police should enforce the law, not morality

FREE YOURSAY 'IGP, I think you misunderstand. Whether it is Anwar or not is moot.to the public.The police should enforce the law, not moral behaviour.'
IGP, has the Gang of Three been arrested?

IGP, has the Gang of Three been arrested?

police deputy inspector general ismail omar FREE YOURSAY 'The discrepancy between the IGP and home minister over the arrests shows something is wrong.'