Archive - 23 April 2011

Sex video: One month on, cops need more time

Sex video: One month on, cops need more time

Deputy inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar said police need more time to scrutinise the sex video involving a man similar to an opposition leader.
Nuke plant in Penang unlikely, says minister

Nuke plant in Penang unlikely, says minister

nuclear power plant Penangites should be able to rest easier with an assurance that the proposed plant will not be built on the island.
RPK's statement taken by Bukit Aman cops in Bangkok

RPK's statement taken by Bukit Aman cops in Bangkok

UPDATED 11.34PM The blogger, who is in Bangkok, has his statement recorded by two Bukit Aman officers tonight at his hotel.
Time for a tariff hike for water

Time for a tariff hike for water

Malaysia recorded the highest water usage and has the cheapest tariff among countries in Asean.
Police chief suffers from fatigue, needs rest

Police chief suffers from fatigue, needs rest

Ismail was admitted to the Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur yesterday after he was reported to be feeling unwell.
PKR slams PAS over sex video remarks

PKR slams PAS over sex video remarks

UPDATED 6.01PM Azmin Ali takes his Pakatan partner to task for ‘hurtful’ remarks to the press yesterday.
Time of reckoning: The  next general election

Time of reckoning: The next general election

COMMENT Without the possibility of a change in government, there can be no true democracy in any modern polity.

 

PM senses Indians not warming up to ETP

PM senses Indians not warming up to ETP

Although he believed that the majority of Indians supported the plan, Najib detected a lack of excitement.
Contractors must adhere to three guidelines

Contractors must adhere to three guidelines

Najib says contractors must adhere to three key elements in ensuring that all development projects can be implemented.
Graft a bane of the country, concedes Najib

Graft a bane of the country, concedes Najib

He also told the contractors present that the awarding of government contracts was based on needs and affordability.
Kita to focus on Kelantan, says Zaid

Kita to focus on Kelantan, says Zaid

'Kita has its roots in Kelantan and, for this reason, we're focusing more on the state,' Kita president Zaid Ibrahim.
A triumphant DAP plans for 2016 polls

A triumphant DAP plans for 2016 polls

Spirit and confidence boosted by its latest outing, the party is now gearing up to do even better when the next state polls are called.
Deputy minister: Don't blame opposition voters

Deputy minister: Don't blame opposition voters

Temerloh MP Saifuddin Abdullah has called on his colleagues in BN to stop labelling opposition supporters as “ungrateful”.
1Melayu fiasco shows Najib is 'another Pak Lah'

1Melayu fiasco shows Najib is 'another Pak Lah'

UPDATED 3.20PM DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang says Najib’s ‘meek’ response to Utusan’s racist '1Melayu' call shows he has no authority within Umno.
Dr M: Chinese voters not always anti-BN

Dr M: Chinese voters not always anti-BN

NONE Mahathir has moved in douse the anti-Chinese heat generated by the Sarawak polls results last Saturday.
Gov't won't allow projects that affect public health

Gov't won't allow projects that affect public health

Najib says the independent panel will be given one month to undertake a study on the Lynas rare earth plant in Kuantan.
Singapore elections: Jobs a key issue

Singapore elections: Jobs a key issue

NONE Why is the Singapore PM elusive about the real number of Singaporeans in the job sector compared to foreigners?
'Sissy' boot camp: Don't fix us, fix yourselves!

'Sissy' boot camp: Don't fix us, fix yourselves!

COMMENT There's nothing wrong with tomboyish girls and effeminate boys but definitely something wrong with bigotry and ignorance.

'Warga emas' handouts off to a rousing start in Penang

'Warga emas' handouts off to a rousing start in Penang

NONE They turn up for the annual RM100 handout to senior citizens, critics' doubts of its illegitimacy notwithstanding.
Ex-MCA leader withdraws suit against Malaysiakini

Ex-MCA leader withdraws suit against Malaysiakini

Former MCA treasurer-general Lau Yin Pin has agreed to withdraw his legal action against the news portal following a settlement of the 2008 suit.
What has sex video to do with bomb-making?

What has sex video to do with bomb-making?

NONE Disabled Kadir Hashim relates his amusing experiences under 21 days of gruelling ISA detention. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Azmin: Rosmah unable to sleep nights...

Azmin: Rosmah unable to sleep nights...

NONE All because her husband is ‘tossing and turning trying to figure out when to call for snap polls', says the PKR No 2.
MCA calls on public to boycott Utusan

MCA calls on public to boycott Utusan

utusan malaysia melayu bangkit It accuses the Umno paper of perverting PM's 1Malaysia concept as well as sowing 'evil thoughts' among the people.
Before you call DAP racist, look at the mirror

Before you call DAP racist, look at the mirror

mahathir mohamad 180108 FREE YOURSAY 'It is his way of ensuring Umno stays in power so that one day his son might become PM.'
PM, show you're in charge, go after Utusan

PM, show you're in charge, go after Utusan

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'I dare you to fire this racist chief editor to show your sincerity that you are against racism.'
Why form Lynas panel only now?

Why form Lynas panel only now?

FREE VOXPOP 'Shouldn't this have been done long before it came to this point? I bet this is all just a big show and play-acting to fool the public.'
Let Vui Kong live, he deserves a second chance

Let Vui Kong live, he deserves a second chance

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'It is sad that young drug mules are the ones hanged, when drug lords get away scot-free.'
S'wak polls: Reality check for Pakatan

S'wak polls: Reality check for Pakatan

hadi awang, anwar, kit siang, pakatan COMMENT It faces the stark reality that it needs to move from promising 'change' to actual delivery.