Archive - 24 April 2011

TNB: Lumut plant 'environment friendly'

TNB: Lumut plant 'environment friendly'

The new Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) power plant to be built at Teluk Rubiah here will fully operate using the latest environment  friendly technology.
Umno leader tells MCA not to blame Utusan

Umno leader tells MCA not to blame Utusan

The MCA should focus on gaining Chinese support, says Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi, instead of following DAP that he says likes to play the racial card.
Anwar: S'wak election far from fair and just

Anwar: S'wak election far from fair and just

UPDATED 11.46PM He says international bodies will be called in to monitor the GE to prevent a repeat of BN’s election abuses.
'LDP shouldn't equate Sabah CM to Taib'

'LDP shouldn't equate Sabah CM to Taib'

LDP gets flak for drawing parallels between the embattled Sarawak CM and the recent state election setback, with Sabah's Musa Aman.
'MRT project landowners will be compensated'

'MRT project landowners will be compensated'

The government says it will pay landowners due compensation for land taken over for development of the Mass Rail Transit project.  
'Media misreported on sissy boot camp'

'Media misreported on sissy boot camp'

The Terengganu Education Department committee chairperson says the camp was to ‘boost confidence’ and cried foul over press spin.
Former Malacca CM ready to face music

Former Malacca CM ready to face music

Abdul Rahim Thamby Chik says he is prepared to be charged, responding to the police’s latest stand on the sex video case.
Stop trampling on rights of sexual minorities

Stop trampling on rights of sexual minorities

'Mainstream media should criticise gov't at times'

'Mainstream media should criticise gov't at times'

Former PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad says many are unwilling to be critical of the government, and also practised self-censorship.

 

IGP allowed to leave hospital

IGP allowed to leave hospital

Royal Malaysian Police secretary Ghazali Md Amin says Ismail Omar was discharged at 1.30pm after a three-day rest.
Rebuilding of Sri Maha Mariamman Temple begins

Rebuilding of Sri Maha Mariamman Temple begins

Sri Maha Mariamman Hindu temple to be rebuilt The temple's controversial demolishment helped spark the Hindraf demo in 2007.

Perkasa: Call for Utusan boycott a desperate move

Perkasa: Call for Utusan boycott a desperate move

Utusan critics were among those who were no longer accepted by the Chinese community itself, says a Perkasa leader.
Mustafa to Azmin: Don't believe the reports

Mustafa to Azmin: Don't believe the reports

The 'Umno-owned' media are only out to split Pakatan, says PAS sec-gen Mustafa Ali. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Pakatan to meet on May 1 over 'DAP-Snap merger'

Pakatan to meet on May 1 over 'DAP-Snap merger'

NONE UPDATED 10.14PM Kit Siang says the merger would be in the interest of Pakatan and was no threat to any party.
Najib: Gov't doesn't fear bloggers, it just wants in

Najib: Gov't doesn't fear bloggers, it just wants in

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. 'Together, we can build a better Malaysia and future for us,' PM Najib tells a bloggers' conference.
RPK: I didn't give statement to police

RPK: I didn't give statement to police

It had earlier been agreed that Raja Petra was to record his statement on "neutral ground", such as the hotel where he was staying.
Sodomy II: Judgment day beckons

Sodomy II: Judgment day beckons

The prosecution presents its case on Anwar Ibrahim tomorrow for the judge to either acquit or call for the defence.

MCLM to field 30 candidates in 13th GE

MCLM to field 30 candidates in 13th GE

It president Haris Ibrahim says they would contest as independents, however, because MCLM is a non-political party.
Chinese university grads want equal treatment

Chinese university grads want equal treatment

university graduate thumbnail It's among the main reasons hindering them from returning to M'sia and serving the country upon graduating.
Racist game over, Mahathir

Racist game over, Mahathir

Kadir - one more victim of our police state

Kadir - one more victim of our police state

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Our police can act with impunity and can send a person to jail under the ISA on a whim.'
Mugilan and co allowed to return to MIC fold

Mugilan and co allowed to return to MIC fold

NONE The decision to give them a second chance was made by the CWC which met last night, says MIC president G Palanivel.
Chinese ungrateful? Why bother with elections?

Chinese ungrateful? Why bother with elections?

FREE YOURSAY 'It is as if the Chinese are not supposed to vote for other political parties. So what democracy is Umno talking about?'
Islam: Where essence outweighs literalism

Islam: Where essence outweighs literalism

islamic law COMMENT 'Maqasid syariah', or the higher objectives of Islamic law, is receiving eloquent articulation from PKR.
Who's the extremist? That's you, Dr M

Who's the extremist? That's you, Dr M

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Mahathir built up all the bad 'chi' by injecting poisonous venom into the mind of the Malays.'
Umno complicit in sowing racial discord

Umno complicit in sowing racial discord

FREE YOURSAY 'If it has been Sin Chew Daily , those editors would have been carted off to Kamunting to ‘protect' their own safety.'