Archive - 8 April 2011

MACC lodges report over news portal's article

MACC lodges report over news portal's article

The article claimed that a number of people have died while under MACC's investigation over the past few years.
Jailed for leaking deputy minister's bank account details

Jailed for leaking deputy minister's bank account details

The Malayan Banking Berhad officer pleaded guilty to the charge of disclosing the account details to private investigator.
Radioactivity certs a must for Japan food imports

Radioactivity certs a must for Japan food imports

The move is taken in the wake of the nuclear scare at Japan’s tsunami-damaged nuclear plant in Fukushima.
Christian group rejects Idris Jala's 10-point solution

Christian group rejects Idris Jala's 10-point solution

NONE In a lengthy 10-point statement, the CCM Youth did not mince its words in dismissing the government proposal.

Karpal slams PAS veep over sex video RCI

Karpal slams PAS veep over sex video RCI

Karpal Singh is surprised at the support that New Straits Times reports Salahudin Ayub giving to the calls for a RCI on the sex video.
Samy denies instruction to withdraw RM4mil

Samy denies instruction to withdraw RM4mil

'It’s a lie, I never gave such instruction,' Samy Vellu says under cross-examination.
Thailand seizes 2,000 monitor lizards from M'sia

Thailand seizes 2,000 monitor lizards from M'sia

Thailand said today it had found 2,000 of the reptiles being smuggled in a convoy of pick-up trucks heading for the capital.
MACC: Interrogation to be on ground floor only

MACC: Interrogation to be on ground floor only

UPDATED 8.30PM Two deaths later, MACC rushes a number of security measures it wants implemented swiftly, such as restricting access of outsiders.
Customs wants to meet PM to clear graft charge

Customs wants to meet PM to clear graft charge

NONE UPDATED 6.50PM The department is not responsible for RM108 billion in revenue loss. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Salleh accuses Taib of being surrounded by bomohs

Salleh accuses Taib of being surrounded by bomohs

NONE S’WAK POLLS Balingian Independent candidate Salleh Jafaruddin says he confronted three bomohs on nomination day.
SUPP on mission to topple DAP strongman

SUPP on mission to topple DAP strongman

S'WAK POLLS Chieng Buong Toon has earned the respect of his peers in the party for daring to take on Wong Ho Leng in Bukit Assek.

 

 

Pakatan's manifesto promises goodies

Pakatan's manifesto promises goodies

NONE S'WAK POLLS The manifesto intends to put cash right into the people’s pockets.
Candidates urged not to humiliate opponents

Candidates urged not to humiliate opponents

State EC says the election campaign should be used to highlight the candidates' or their party's strength.
Pakatan moots Baru Bian as new S'wak CM

Pakatan moots Baru Bian as new S'wak CM

S'WAK POLLS But the party with the most seats will appoint the chief minister.
Mufti: Sex video can't be used in Syariah Court

Mufti: Sex video can't be used in Syariah Court

To admit the controversial sex video as evidence of adultery in the Syariah Court is against Islam, says Perlis mufti Juanda Jaya.
Jafaruddin gets 'key' for Balingian battle

Jafaruddin gets 'key' for Balingian battle

NONE S'WAK POLLS Independent candidate Salleh Jafaruddin has got the 'key' to mount his challenge for Balingian.
Ministry to act against 'fake eggs' dealers

Ministry to act against 'fake eggs' dealers

NONE UPDATED 7.45PM Those behind the distribution of ‘fake eggs’ in the country would be penalised under the Consumer Protection Act.
PKR crippled by logistics, financial constraints

PKR crippled by logistics, financial constraints

S'WAK POLLS However, the ‘strong spirit' at the ground level is infusing them with enthusiasm to continue full steam with their campaign.
PKR leader claims trial over bribe to obtain 'datuk' title

PKR leader claims trial over bribe to obtain 'datuk' title

A Kelantan PKR leader and a single mother claimed trial over a RM50,000 bribe as an inducement to obtain a ‘datuk’ title for an individual.
Remembering those who perished in detention

Remembering those who perished in detention

Fatal fall: Penang PKR Youth demands RCI

Fatal fall: Penang PKR Youth demands RCI

Delegation hands over memorandum to the Penang MACC office and a condolence letter to Ahmad Sarbani Mohamed’s family.
Singapore to conserve historic KTM railway stations

Singapore to conserve historic KTM railway stations

The two stations, to be returned by Malaysia, will be conserved as historic sites following a citizens' campaign to save the buildings.
Saving grace for Sarawak?

Saving grace for Sarawak?

Voting crooks out cannot be seen as betrayal.
Abducted M'sian in Ivory Coast identified

Abducted M'sian in Ivory Coast identified

Ministry has identified as Pandian Cheliah the Malaysian who was abducted at a hotel in the west African country.
Death fall: Let's find the cause first before RCI

Death fall: Let's find the cause first before RCI

UPDATED 3.05PM Minister Nazri Aziz pushes aside suggestions of an RCI, saying investigations and a possible inquest should come first.
RCI on sex video after actor identified, says Nazri

RCI on sex video after actor identified, says Nazri

UPDATED 3.25PM 'It's not enough to find out if sex video is authentic, we have to know who's in it too.'
DAP pokes holes in BN manifesto

DAP pokes holes in BN manifesto

NONE S'WAK POLLS BN pledge to make S'wak the nation's richest is an admission of failure.
Outraged women tell Ibrahim they're no 'sex toy'

Outraged women tell Ibrahim they're no 'sex toy'

UPDATE 2.17PM WAO chief Ivy Josiah said Ibrahim's comments were unacceptable for an MP.
Navaratnam: Less graft means more investments

Navaratnam: Less graft means more investments

ramon navaratnam With Malaysia’s CPI set to improve through the initiatives of the MACC, the country can expect more investments.
MPs dispute PM's view on TBH and Sarbani

MPs dispute PM's view on TBH and Sarbani

UPDATED 2.16PM The PM is wrong in denying similarities between the deaths of Teoh and Ahmad Sarbani, say Pakatan MPs. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Senator finds Sabah hospitals in sorry state

Senator finds Sabah hospitals in sorry state

Maijol Mahap fumes that the care of patients does not seem to be foremost in the minds of the authorities.
Four BN seats in danger, says Masing

Four BN seats in danger, says Masing

azlan FREE DAY 3 What's happening in the state election campaigns around Sarawak today? [PHOTOS INSIDE]
'Customs man's injuries in line with fall from height'

'Customs man's injuries in line with fall from height'

But we have to wait for the lab report before coming to any conclusions, says FT police chief. [VIDEO INSIDE]
CM bids to quell Chinese disquiet

CM bids to quell Chinese disquiet

S'WAK POLLS Taib Mahmud blazes into Sibu in an effort to cajole Chinese voters, long known to be fickle, into swinging to his side.
But shouldn't Sarawak be rich by now?

But shouldn't Sarawak be rich by now?

FREE VOXPOP 'After 40 years of milking Sarawak, now you want to pledge to make Sarawak the richest state?'
Ibrahim Ali joins the Male Chauvinist Pig Club

Ibrahim Ali joins the Male Chauvinist Pig Club

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Every living animal of the female gender should be afraid of such a character.'
Najib splitting hairs on custodial death

Najib splitting hairs on custodial death

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'While ignoring the elephant in the room, he commented on whether the floor has been swept or not.'
Taib: Pakatan not qualified to run a state

Taib: Pakatan not qualified to run a state

NONE S'WAK POLLS The Sarawak CM says they don’t care about the rakyat and make promises they can't keep.
Baru kicks off Ba'Kelalan campaign on front foot

Baru kicks off Ba'Kelalan campaign on front foot

NONE COMMENT It was a small sign but the BN delay in naming their man against Baru Bian is being interpreted as tell-tale.