Archive - 15 April 2011

Perak assembly moves to suspend PAS rep

It endorsed a motion to suspend Khalil Idham Lim from attending a session of the next assembly meeting.

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Military officer probed over Altantuya-PM link

The Defence Ministry has identified a senior officer who was allegedly involved in a conspiracy to malign Najib Abdul Razak.

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Momentary chaos at Kuching rally

S'WAK POLLS Police storm the stage at the last DAP rally in Kuching late this evening in a bid to silence its Sarawak founder Chong Siew Chiang

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Police yet to take statement from woman in sex video

Police believe that the woman seen having sex with a man is a Chinese national but no statement has been taken from her yet.

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Perak MB in the dark over MACC probe on exco

Zambry Abdul Kadir claims that he is not aware of allegations that the MACC has investigated a senior Perak exco member for graft.

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Attacks persist, Malaysiakini set to go LIVE tomorrow

Malaysiakini servers remain online despite an unrelenting three-day denial-of-service attack.

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In home stretch, Baru rates his chances as good

S'WAK POLLS PKR's standard bearer was stumping like everything depended on him while praying like all was reliant on divine power.

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Voter claims BN campaigners gave him money

S'WAK POLLS Four people he believes are BN workers call at his house with a slip on his voting details, a BN poster and two RM10 notes.

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Probe into Sarbani's death in final stage

The investigation will wrapped up after pathology and chemistry reports are received, says Kuala Lumpur CID chief Ku Chin Wah.

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Teoh's family interviewed by three psychiatrists

TEOH RCI The interview was held behind closed-door in a room at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, Jalan Duta. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Dr M: I'm quite sure Taib knows what to do

S’WAK POLLS The former prime minister leaves vague answers when asked about the CM’s promises of retirement.

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'Ghostbusters' sent out to watch polling in longhouses

S'WAK POLLS Pakatan is deploying campaign workers and 'spies' to camp in longhouses from tonight to collect any evidence of money politics.

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S'wak: A Mickey Mouse of an election

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Hata's conviction politically motivated

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Rais slams DAP candidate's 'racist' remark

Violet Yong's statement at a function was quoted in Hokkien which was translated as 'why should the Melanau only rule Sarawak?'

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Mammoth gathering in support of MACC

A mammoth gathering is being planned for this July to show full support and trust in the commission in fighting corruption.

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RPK's TV interview heavily spun, says MCLM

UPDATED 5.15PM The blogger's interview on TV3 was done two months ago, says MCLM head Haris Ibrahim. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Suicide bomber attacks Indonesian mosque, 28 hurt

The bombing came during Friday prayers at a mosque in the police compound in the town of Cirebon.

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BN candidate under probe for discharging handgun

S'WAK POLLS BN’s Bukit Begunan candidate Mong Dagang is under police investigation over a gunshot that hit a man said to be his aide.

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Minimum wages for guards not implemented

MTUC's survey has shown that most of the 150,000 guards are not being paid minimum wages, despite such a policy being in force since February.

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Final countdown in BN 'fixed deposit' state

COMMENT A loss of its two-thirds majority in Sarawak was unthinkable less than 10 days ago, but now the focus centres around this key marker.

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Bakun dam concrete watered down, says ex-QC

A former quality controller has alleged serious breaches in the construction compromising the structural safety of the dam.

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Malaysia among 10 'friendliest' countries

Malaysia is ranked 9th in the list, according to the HSBC poll, conducted last year.

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BN's concert, lucky draw no match for Pakatan rally

S'WAK POLLS Last night, with just a day left for campaigning, BN was still struggling to keep up with Pakatan's crowd sizes at rallies in Kuching.

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BN makes last assault through local dailies

S’WAK POLLS UPDATED 4.05PM Sarawak newspapers highlight blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin’s attack on PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim.

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Entry ban on Ambiga a mockery of democracy

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Sex video: 7 questions that need answering

It looks as though the tale continues to grow in the telling as it twists and turns like a never-ending television soap opera. What next?

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Staying in power forever

COMMENT Staying in power forever is an art. Most politicians live for the moment, and there is nothing more addictive than being in power.

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BN's two-thirds majority: A wall to be breached

COMMENT Denial of Sarawak BN's customary two-thirds majority is the second step in Pakatan's drive to refresh Malaysian democracy.

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Let's end the BN's unjust rule

Sarawak, send out a strong and clear message.

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Change - it's now or never, Anwar tells S'wakians

DAY 9 Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they take place.

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Sub scandal: Suaram to gain access to French evidence

Paris-based legal counsel for Suaram, Joseph Breham, says once approved by the court, Suaram will become party to the enquiry.

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Harakah Daily hit by cyber attacks, too

The online news site of Islamic party PAS is cyber-attacked, days after similar attacks on Malaysiakini and whistleblower website Sarawak Report.

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Don't politicise Al Kitab issue, says Pembela

UPDATED 6.50PM Pembela claims the release of the impounded Malay language Bibles was a political move, prompted by the Sarawak polls. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Altantuya's murder - the unending haunt

COMMENT She continues to cast a long shadow over the nation's public life five years after her death.

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An apology to Mr Chia Loong Thye

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Anwar confident of denying BN two-thirds majority

S'WAK POLLS UPDATED 11.35AM In his final press conference before Sarawak goes to the polls tomorrow, Anwar insists that Pakatan can deny BN the coveted two-thirds majority in the state assembly.

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S'wak voters being deprived of timely information

S'WAK POLLS UPDATED 6.58PM Civil society groups decry the establishment's efforts to deny voters this basic right vital for the proper functioning of a democracy.

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Tens of thousands throng Pakatan's final ceramahs

azlan FINAL DAY Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they take place in the Sarawak campaign. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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The rural seats targeted by Pakatan

S'WAK POLLS ANALYSIS While the BN holds sway in Sarawak's interior, there are a few rural seats which Pakatan is hoping to win.

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DAP's flash overshadows SUPP's staid approach

S'WAK POLLS ANALYSIS But it is likely the strength of the anti-Taib sentiment that will tilt the votes as the candidates from both sides play out their endgame.

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