Archive - 7 April 2011

Samy: Chithirakala drafted supporting letter to Najib

'I signed the supporting letter for the purpose of the Indian community and not for the benefit of Chithirakala’s family,' he says.

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'Fake' eggs to undergo lab tests

The Penang Health Department has sent samples of’ ‘fake’ eggs obtained in a Pulau Tikus market, for laboratory tests in Kuala Lumpur.

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Set up RCI on Altantuya first, says Anwar

Anwar says he has no problem with an RCI on the sex video but argues there are other important issues to probe as well.

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Abang Jo mum on Taib succession plan details

abang johari abang haji openg S'WAK POLLS He, as well as others tipped for the post, seem to shy away from the topic for fear of being seen too eager.

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RM3.41mil to maintain residences of PM, DPM

PARLIAMENT This amount could be used to build 100 low-cost houses, says Taiping DAP parliamentarian Nga Kor Ming.

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'Don't listen to waste incineration peddlers'

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No need for MACC chief to resign, says Nazri

Abu Kassim Mohamed needed not resign from his post although pressured by some quarters to do so.

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RCI not meant to be used for political vendatta

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BN two-thirds majority within reach, says CM

Taib says the opposition does not do themselves any favour by fielding too many candidates, which serve to split their votes.

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Attacks on Taib move into high gear

S'WAK POLLS DAP screens animation of Ubah kicking the CM high into the sky to save the people from him.

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Aussie sex offender could be hiding in M'sia

A light aircraft operator, who fled Australia after being accused of a string of child sex offences, could be hiding in Malaysia, police say.

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RCI urged over second MACC death

Rights activists and politicians today called for a royal inquiry into a second mysterious death at MACC.

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Fatal fall: MACC suspends two officers

UPDATED 6.20PM The anti-graft body said the suspension is for the commission to hold an internal inquiry on the death.

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Friends suspect foul play in Customs officer's death

They insist that he was clean and could not be guilty of the graft allegations levelled against him.

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BN vows to make Sarawak 'richest state'

S'WAK POLLS UPDATED 5.46PM From being among the poorest, BN will turn the Land of the Hornbills into the richest.

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Inside link to Customs officer's death?

UPDATED 5.40PM Klang MP Charles Santiago claims that Ahmad Sarbani's death is linked to a colleague at the Northport customs office.

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Bow out now, Padungan's Ng tells DAP opponent

S'WAK POLLS UPDATED 4.45PM The ex-PKR Padungan incumbent tells Wong Keng Wei that 'being of young age', he should serve the electorate before trying to seek their mandate'.

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We need a Coroner's Act, say NGOs

Civil society groups demand that the government immediately implements recommendations of a parliamentary select committee.

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'Irresponsible wives the cause of extramarital affairs'

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 5.59PM He blames women who neglect their husbands for the rise in extramarital affairs.

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DAP cries foul over ceramah do's and don'ts

S'WAK POLLS Limbang police say the six-page letter to DAP is "merely a list of do's and don'ts" for the campaign period.

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PAS 'handsome boy' sets hearts aflutter

S'WAK POLLS Beting Maro candidate Abang Ahmad Kerdee Abang Manggus’ God-given assets are giving him an almost rock star appeal.

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PM: Sarbani's death different from Teoh's

UPDATED 7.41PM 'Sarbani went to the MACC voluntarily to change his statement. He was not being questioned.'

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Media told to apologise to Anwar for sex video reports

Penang Pakatan Rakyat youth leaders also want the police to immediately arrest the 'Datuk T' trio.

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Land issues overshadow sex video

S'WAK POLLS The sex video pinned on Anwar Ibrahim is of no concern to many Sarawakians, whose biggest worry is getting their land titles.

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Colleagues and kin mourn for fatal fall Customs man

UPDATED 7.30PM About 200 people converge at the Customs quarters in Kelana Jaya to say their prayers for Ahmad.

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Multi-cornered fights favour BN, urban seats focal point

S'WAK POLLS A badly fractured opposition offers BN the best hope of retaining its continued grip on the state.

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Election fever yet to infect Taib's home ground

S’WAK POLLS Even after the nominations yesterday, there are hardly any banners or buntings in Balingian.

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PM to Chinese: Revolt and you risk fewer gov't reps

S'WAK POLLS UPDATED 2.21PM 'A government must represent all races, so the Chinese must vote wisely.'

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Pakatan off to flying start on Day 1

S’WAK POLLS Big turnouts at rallies in Kuching, Sibu and Miri last night showed Pakatan Rakyat’s campaign taking a flying start.

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No sex video setback for Pakatan in S'wak

S'WAK POLLS The sex video of a person looking like Anwar is not expected to make much of a dent on the Pakatan campaign in Sarawak.

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Heads must roll in MACC

FREE YOURSAY 'After TBH, the MACC should have tightened up their security and procedures. Yet, it believes...'

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Fear tactics may no longer work for Jabu

FREE VOXPOP 'Jabu is a man in desperation after 1,000 people came out to hear Anwar's ceramah in Betong. For the first time in history, the people have overcome their fears.'

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Who's qualified to identify Anwar if not Azizah?

FREE YOURSAY 'She is definitely qualified and competent enough to identify whether the man is her husband...'

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Charge trio to prove gov't not involved

FREE YOURSAY 'If the government is not involved, Nazri should just ask the government to charge the three datuks. This will be the surest way to clear its name.'

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Hate or love him, Taib's a dividing factor

S'WAK POLLS UPDATED 2.25PM While 'Pek Moh' is unpopular in Chinese areas, he is hailed as a true hero in Malay-Melanau constituencies.

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PKR pits shy underdog against S'wak strongman

S'WAK POLLS She stands a mere five feet tall, but she’s out to prove that she’s got enough fight in her to slay the giants.

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