Archive - 20 April 2011

Sex video: Police to re-submit IPs to AG

Sex video: Police to re-submit IPs to AG

Police will resubmit the investigation papers (IP) on the case to the Attorney-General's Chambers soonest possible.
Fadillah allays fears over rare earth plant

Fadillah allays fears over rare earth plant

'The radioactivity level of the byproducts and the quantity of radioactive material and its radioactivity are much smaller than at a nuclear power plant.'
Inflation rises to 3%, fastest pace in two years

Inflation rises to 3%, fastest pace in two years

The consumer price index rose 3.0 percent in March from a year ago, its fastest pace in nearly two years.
Malaysia, Singapore slash telecom roaming fees

Malaysia, Singapore slash telecom roaming fees

Roaming charges for SMS will come down by up to 30 percent next month, reaching 50 percent from May 1 next year.
Kit Siang: Utusan's call is mocking Najib

Kit Siang: Utusan's call is mocking Najib

The Umno-owned daily's '1Melayu 1Bumi' call confirms the PM's '1Malaysia' drive is nothing more than a vote-getting scam, says DAP stalwart.
2 Kuching DAP reps probed over illegal assembly

2 Kuching DAP reps probed over illegal assembly

If they are charged and found guilty, the duo would lose their qualification to stand in the next general election.
Two weeks 'bonus' for Malaysiakini subscribers

Two weeks 'bonus' for Malaysiakini subscribers

'We sincerely apologise for the loss of subscription days, and we will be adding two weeks to your subscription to compensate for the days lost.'
Christian lodges police report over Pembela threats

Christian lodges police report over Pembela threats

'I lodge this report as an individual, a Christian and a Malaysian who feels threatened by threats of bloodshed,' says Annou Xavier. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Chinese 'repaid milk with poison': S'wak Perkasa

Chinese 'repaid milk with poison': S'wak Perkasa

The pressure group’s Sarawak chapter ticks off the Chinese community for turning its back on the BN in the state.
1Malaysia MyEmail beta portal goes online

1Malaysia MyEmail beta portal goes online

Registration for beta testing of the service to be available end of this month, but now, no 1Malaysia logo is anywhere on the site.
Tee Keat to Soi Lek: What's wrong with you?

Tee Keat to Soi Lek: What's wrong with you?

ong tee keat and chua soi lek Ex-MCA president Ong Tee Keat snaps at Dr Chua Soi Lek for saying that a 'predecessor' had reneged on the vow to keep MCA out of government in 2008.
Disabled ISA detainee released

Disabled ISA detainee released

UPDATED 7.05PM ISA detainee Kadir Hashim, a disabled man missing an arm, was released today, after almost three weeks in detention.
S'wak: Why Pakatan failed to deny 2/3rd majority

S'wak: Why Pakatan failed to deny 2/3rd majority

NONE ANALYSIS The anticipated swing among the non-Muslim bumiputera voters was not big enough for Pakatan.
BN gave us RM10,000, claims 'tuai rumah'

BN gave us RM10,000, claims 'tuai rumah'

NONE Video proof of a tuai rumah in Kuching admitting that BN had given money to his longhouse to buy votes.
Second ex-Sime official goes on the offensive

Second ex-Sime official goes on the offensive

Mohamad Shukri Baharom has filed a third-party notice against 13 individuals, over two suits that he faces.
No change to PKA, PKFZ board

No change to PKA, PKFZ board

The newly-appointed PKA chairperson says the current teams have a sound understanding of good governance to bring in more business.
1M'sia Email: Guan Eng warns of privacy issues

1M'sia Email: Guan Eng warns of privacy issues

azlan The Penang CM suggests that the premier should provide free WiFi hotspots instead of free email accounts.
Did ex-Felda head get RM84K golden handshake?

Did ex-Felda head get RM84K golden handshake?

A Felda-based NGO claims to have evidence of this, but Deputy Minister Ahmad Maslan says the allegation is a lie. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Cop: MACC refused cooperation until Teoh died

Cop: MACC refused cooperation until Teoh died

NONE TEOH RCI UPDATED 7.40PM For years, the MACC refused to cooperate on abuse cases involving its officers.

Zeti reappointed Bank Negara governor

Zeti reappointed Bank Negara governor

zeti akhtar aziz Zeti Akhtar Aziz's fresh term will start from May 1. She has held the position since May 2000.
Malaysia, Saudi Arabia sign security pact

Malaysia, Saudi Arabia sign security pact

The pact comes after Malaysia uncovered an attempt by Islamic extremists to blow up houses of worship last year.
1Malaysia Email not using public money, says PM

1Malaysia Email not using public money, says PM

Najib Abdul Razak clarifies that this is a voluntary private initiative that does not involve public money.
Tricubes: 1M'sia Email privately funded

Tricubes: 1M'sia Email privately funded

However, the ailing technology company does not say how it will source the money or what the business model will be.
Chan's support to Wong gainsays SUPP's stance

Chan's support to Wong gainsays SUPP's stance

Speculation rises that competitors within BN are mulling over forming a new party to take over SUPP’s role in representing the Chinese.
Pakatan: We'll dissolve Felda Plantations within 100 days

Pakatan: We'll dissolve Felda Plantations within 100 days

NONE It says it is all set to lay groundwork on Buku Jingga pledge, should it take over Putrajaya. [VIDEO INSIDE]
S'wak journos to complain to EC over restrictions

S'wak journos to complain to EC over restrictions

A journalists' association says a key frustration was the non-recognition of the EC-issued election passes by its appointed ROs.
Headlines online: April 20, 2011

Headlines online: April 20, 2011

The 1Malaysia free email which will be made available to all above 18 is one of the items among the mixed bag of news today.
Sabah schools want to keep Math, Science in English

Sabah schools want to keep Math, Science in English

The Association of Sabah National-Type Chinese Schools is preparing a memorandum for submission to PM Najib.
Grave robbers steal cash and handphone from coffin

Grave robbers steal cash and handphone from coffin

Kajang acting police chief Supt Azman Ayob said police were notified of the incident after receiving a call from Liew’s son.
Fighting 'DOS' with 'DOG'

Fighting 'DOS' with 'DOG'

Time to fight back with denial of votes.
Nuclear lessons for Malaysia (Part 2)

Nuclear lessons for Malaysia (Part 2)

nuclear power plant COMMENT Malaysians must stand up and insist on their democratic right to have a national debate on nuclear energy.
Teoh RCI extended to June 25

Teoh RCI extended to June 25

NONE TEOH RCI UPDATED 1.55PM Panel chairperson James Foong says the extension is ‘to give more time’ to the inquiry.
Pakatan's rural roadmap for GE13

Pakatan's rural roadmap for GE13

NONE To make a push for the minimum 112 seats required to take over federal power, it needs rural seats.
Fresh from defeat, Snap mulls going national

Fresh from defeat, Snap mulls going national

It is not clear whether the party president was referring to DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang, who yesterday proposed a DAP-Snap merger.
Ruling PAP announces candidates lineup for GE

Ruling PAP announces candidates lineup for GE

The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) has given its slate of candidates for the 12 single member constituencies and 15 group representation constituencies (GRC) on the party website.