Archive - 9 May 2011

Four schoolgirls from SMK Raja Abdullah, Kepong were suspended after a video depicting them abusing a fellow student was uploaded on Facebook .

They point out that Malaysia is not a state party to the UN Convention relating to the Status of Refugees.

Minister Bernard Dompok said that the federal constitution does not specify that the PM's post must be assumed by a person of a certain religion.

Malaysian police are holding a Singaporean under a tough security law on suspicion of channelling funds to an Islamic militant group in the southern Philippines, officials said today.

TEOH RCI UPDATED 11.12PM MACC Abdul Razak Musa has been accused of coaching witnesses on how to respond to the panel’s questions.

Beginning tomorrow, sugar will cost RM2.30 per kilo, up RM0.20, announced the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry.

The Malaysian Chinese Food Consumer Association said it would support the ban, and urged all eateries to offer alternatives to shark fin soup.

The duo claim they were not given the opportunity to ask questions during an exco member’s speech.

The police have received nine reports against a newspaper on its claim that a group of Christian leaders wanted Christianity to be the country’s official religion.

Its president Koh Tsu Koon says it is necessary to verify the truth of the newspaper's report and take the appropriate action.

More than half of the party’s divisions in Johor, Perak, Kedah, Sabah and NS are said to have nominated Mat Sabu.

UPDATED 7.57PM Chia Buang Hing testifies that police officer Norzali Rosle also threatened to put him in prison for a long time.

Kuala Lumpur blames Thailand for the renewed clashes on the Thai-Cambodia border, saying it had reneged on a deal to send observers to the disputed region.

UPDATED 6.30PM The commission promises the settlers from Johor that it will look into their problems. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 5.30PM The Umno secretary-general avoids pointing the finger at Malay daily Utusan Malaysia , but admits the Christian state issue is a problem

Christian Federation of Malaysia says neither Penang CM nor the DAP asked its pastors to pray for Malaysia to be established as a Christian state.

As the BN has not acted against Utusan over the ‘Christian conspiracy’ report, the DAP concludes that a sinister agenda must be afoot.

UPDATED 5PM The BN supreme council is expected to meet on Friday to discuss plans on holding a dry run for the 13th general election.

Nasaruddin Saidin, 38, was captured by about 10 gunmen in a town on Jolo island, an area frequented by al-Qaeda-linked rebels.

Zakhir Mohamed claims the purported movement to Christianise Malaysia poses a national security threat.

Bistari Land Sdn Bhd has claimed that the appointment of the bank's agents for the company's takeover by the bank has caused losses to it.

The government may send and train teachers to teach the Malay language to Malaysian children abroad, DPM says.

Shabuddin Yahaya accuses the CM of attacking him personally after he asked a valid question about the water surcharge.

Muhammad Azfar's body was found floating in the river by rescuers at 1am, about 1km from the spot where he fell.

TEOH RCI UPDATED 10.31PM She testifies that Teoh was 'the man who was to be my companion till the end of my life'.

These are the bigots consumed with hate.

Groups had drawn comparisons with the 'Pacific Solution' of Australia's previous right-wing government which sent boat people to Pacific island detention centres.

The dailies focused on the PM's call for Malaysians to stay calm over allegations of a 'Christian conspiracy' until investigations are over.

The Federal Court rejects Taib's application for leave to appeal the dismissal of his plea to strike out parts of Malaysiakini's defence.

Jagdeep Singh Deo raps the home minister for seemingly being unable to sanction the newspaper for fanning racial sentiments.

Some 1,000 people gathered on a beach in Kuantan to protest against the rare earth plant. [PHOTO GALLERY]

FREE YOURSAY 'Why ask M'sians to be calm? It's Utusan, Hisham, Rais and Ibrahim Ali who are providing fuel to an unverified blog posting.'

FREE VOXPOP 'The fact that in Aljunied they dumped the Singapore foreign minister is inspiring.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Utusan will never be charged for sedition. Even in dreams, it isn't possible. Trust me.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Create a tense situation. Declare martial law. Arrest all opposition leaders under ISA to ‘protect' them. Rule as dictator forever. That's the agenda.'