Archive - 3 May 2011

Azman Ruslan not sacked as Sabah Umno youth chief

Azman Ruslan not sacked as Sabah Umno youth chief

Sabah Umno Youth today clarified that that news reports recently on his sacking were inaccurate.
Look into root causes of terrorism

Look into root causes of terrorism

Malaysia has called on the international community to look into the root causes of terrorism, extremism and militancy.

Shadow cabinet not 'recognised' in S'wak

Shadow cabinet not 'recognised' in S'wak

There are no provisions in the Sarawak constitution to recognise the shadow cabinet mooted by Pakatan Rakyat.
Pakistan hits back over bin Laden furore

Pakistan hits back over bin Laden furore

Pakistan's president has insisted its long-term help was crucial to the US success in gunning down Osama bin Laden.

S'wak DAP eyes rural expansion

S'wak DAP eyes rural expansion

NONE It will soon engage the rural Iban, Bidayuh, Melanau, Malay and other indigenous communities.
Suaram condemns May Day arrests

Suaram condemns May Day arrests

The human rights watchdog argues that section 27 of the Police Act is a direct violation of Article 10 of the federal constitution.
Anwar: S'wak shadow cabinet not finalised

Anwar: S'wak shadow cabinet not finalised

UPDATED 7.15PM PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim today clarified that Pakatan Rakyat's shadow cabinet line up in Sarawak has not been finalised. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Dr Chua, we need better prescriptions for country

Dr Chua, we need better prescriptions for country

Mahathir's blog attacked by malware

Mahathir's blog attacked by malware

Mahathir’s special officer Sufi Yusof said the site was first detected being attacked by malware on April 7.
Motor cover for all motorists, says Bank Negara

Motor cover for all motorists, says Bank Negara

This immediate measure is to ensure that all motorists will obtain access to motor cover, the central bank said in a statement today.
Scaremongering just won't work any more

Scaremongering just won't work any more

A Malaysian Chinese response to BN's  threat

A Malaysian Chinese response to BN's threat

12 Sarawak assistant ministers sworn in

12 Sarawak assistant ministers sworn in

Six were from PBB and two each from SUPP, PRS and SPDP.
Reclaim mainstream media, CIJ urges M'sians

Reclaim mainstream media, CIJ urges M'sians

The media watchdog urges Malaysians to make their demands heard, especially ahead of a possible snap election.
'Senior citizens cash award returned'

'Senior citizens cash award returned'

A sum of RM23,700 was banked into the state government's Maybank account on Dec 22 last year, says acting opposition leader Hilmi Yahya
Washington to grill Pakistan on Osama

Washington to grill Pakistan on Osama

US warned it would probe how Osama managed to live in undetected luxury in Pakistan.
Kemala named 11th national laureate

Kemala named 11th national laureate

NONE Dr Ahmad Kamal Abdullah or Kemala has been named the 11th national laureate, said Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
DPM appoints new History curriculum committee

DPM appoints new History curriculum committee

He meets members of the newly-formed special committee to study the History curriculum and textbooks for secondary schools.
S'wak PKR to focus on winnable seats only

S'wak PKR to focus on winnable seats only

NONE UPDATED 6.05PM It will concentrate on those it is confident of winning in the next parliamentary polls in S'wak, says Baru Bian. [VIDEO INSIDE]

M'sia slips  to 143 in press freedom index

M'sia slips to 143 in press freedom index

The press in Malaysia is no freer than its counterparts in Madagascar and Angola.
Gov't nay to 'rakyat' in name of proposed weekly

Gov't nay to 'rakyat' in name of proposed weekly

UPDATED 3.30PM The Home Ministry is apparently afraid that the name ‘Utusan Rakyat’ for the proposed weekly may confuse the public. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Vocal critic Ghani nabbed outside Penang assembly

Vocal critic Ghani nabbed outside Penang assembly

NONE UPDATED 4.20PM Mohd Ghani Abdul Jiman and three others are arrested for illegal assembly after handing over a memo. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Media veteran pooh-poohs gov't council

Media veteran pooh-poohs gov't council

UPDATED 3.20PM A forum at Universiti Industri Selangor sees veterans shooting down the government's proposed media consultative council.
History will repeat itself, says Bukit Merah activist

History will repeat itself, says Bukit Merah activist

bukit merah activist Hew Yoon Tat The man who battled radioactive pollution 20 years ago says the Lynas plant will suffer the same fate.
Hata to seek HR Ministry's help over sacking

Hata to seek HR Ministry's help over sacking

NUJ president Hata Wahari will be filing his application with the Industrial Relations Department to seek his reinstatement soon.
Pakistan must come clean on Osama

Pakistan must come clean on Osama

NONE Just how could the infamous terrorist live undetected in a military town just an hour's drive away from Islamabad?
The art of policy making

The art of policy making

Don't leave it to hare-brained idiocrats.
'Not possible for Teoh to squat on ledge and jump'

'Not possible for Teoh to squat on ledge and jump'

NONE TEOH RCI UPDATED 10.43PM This is said by an expert witness testifying in the RCI investigating Teoh's death.

Penang assembly opens with tiff over 'scandal'

Penang assembly opens with tiff over 'scandal'

Dr Hilmi Yahya (BN-Teluk Bahang) says the word in the title of a White Paper is not appropriate as the matter has not been proven.
PKR: Bkt Aman behind anti-Anwar talks in K'tan

PKR: Bkt Aman behind anti-Anwar talks in K'tan

NONE UPDATED 4.15PM Azmin Ali accuses the police of spreading 'lies' and 'slander' about the sex video. [VIDEO INSIDE]
How US spies found Osama's hideout

How US spies found Osama's hideout

It took years of painstaking intelligence analysis to find Osama - but only three words "It's a go" uttered by Obama to launch the strike that would kill him.
Social media evolution

Social media evolution

Will Friendster’s attempt at reinvention succeed?
Cabinet papers not made public yet, trial postponed

Cabinet papers not made public yet, trial postponed

NONE UPDATED 1.05PM The prosecution pleaded for the trial, set to kick off today, to be put off. Hearing now be in August.
US U-turn on Osama human shield claim

US U-turn on Osama human shield claim

osama bin laden 01 The White House rowed back on a claim made earlier that a wife of Osama acted as a human shield in a bid to save his life.
The tactical irrelevance of Osama's death

The tactical irrelevance of Osama's death

ANALYSIS It is long considered the possibility that Osama was already dead, and in terms of his impact on terrorist operations, he effectively was.
Osama may be gone, but fight is not over

Osama may be gone, but fight is not over

your say 'Justifying killing in the name of God/Allah - Osama bin Laden was not the first one and he won't be the last one.'
Uthaya has spoken, the ball in police's court

Uthaya has spoken, the ball in police's court

FREE VOXPOP 'The motive for distributing the sex video by Umno is understood, while the involvement from the police leaves one dumbfounded.'
Hata's dismissal not a surprise

Hata's dismissal not a surprise

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Happy birthday Hata, we have great respect for what you have done. Keep it up.'
Salleh calls for expulsion of Taib's foreign bomohs

Salleh calls for expulsion of Taib's foreign bomohs

NONE Sarawak CM’s cousin Salleh Jafaruddin says the Home Ministry must act to deport them to save the state from political ruin.