Archive - 10 May 2011

Its president Syed Ali Alatas says the bid conditions set by Prasarana are a major obstacle for bumiputera companies.

Sarawak PKR accuses the home minister of fear mongering when he commented on the alleged 'Christian conspiracy' before checking the facts.

Umno Youth chief says if the blogger deleted the link because he realised it’s not true, it’s too late.

Probe into controversial deal shows irregularities committed by previous executive council, which cost Penangites RM40 million.

TEOH RCI UPDATED 8.55PM Dr Paul E Mullen says there is no evidence of dysfunctional obsessional traits in Teoh.

Salman Ahmad is puzzled why the media is trying to scupper the proposed asylum-seeker swap between Australia and Malaysia.

Businessman contends none of the cops at roadblock searched his car, nor did he see them find anything in the car.

In a tweet, he explains the context of his use of the Tamil word for ‘piglet’ - a claim that is backed by two others. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Utusan as a business entity is prone to sensationalising stories to increase readership, says an Umno state rep.

'In business, image is important. If our image is no good, then it will affect all our cars, even if it's just one complainant.'

The NEM is stillborn as the old rent-seeking model continues to thrive under its current ill-disguised incarnation.

All the victims have suffered burns and scars with one victim almost losing sight in one eye.

The FIFA security chief plans to to probe two friendly internationals between Malaysia and Zimbabwe which took place in 2009.

The trial involving the RM1.9 bil cheating case of ex-transport minister in the PKFZ scandal kicks off on Sept 20.

FREE Funds raised from an auction during the web portal’s annual staff party are donated to charities of its choice.

UPDATED 4.45PM Abdullah Sani believes there is a sinister reason for a road mishap in Perak on April 19. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Will the human rights commission finally have its annual report tabled for debate at the June sitting?

At a meeting with the Indian community in Klang, Anwar reportedly called Najib 'pandi kutty', meaning piglet in Tamil.

Following his landmark defeat, the former foreign minister repeats that Singaporeans have spoken at the polls.

UPDATED 6.05PM Penang CM says Umno’s 'alarm' over the alleged plot is to divert attention from higher petrol and sugar prices.

When the old guard refuses to pass the baton, many potential young leaders leave the party, says political analyst James Chin.

UPDATED 5.05PM If they do not, Suhakam may come up with a lopsided report from its inquiry into natives' land rights.

The PKR communications chief slams the BN federal government for perpetuating discriminatory practices.

He says national discourse revolving obsessively on race and religion rather than on intellect and morality.

UPDATED 2.30PM 'It's not disallowed in the constitution... so it's not even an issue of PAS stopping a non-Muslim becoming PM.' [VIDEO INSIDE]

Today's mixed bag includes a Fifa probe of two Malaysians in a global match fixing syndicate and gangs using social networking sites to recruit members.

For any father to exist the child must be visible.

It's the best bet for digital data back-up.

UPDATED 1.13PM PKR claims to have proof that Umno is helping 2,000 ‘potential voters’ in Hulu Selangor to get citizenship.

UPDATED 5.10PM The rights and privileges committee presented its recommendation to the House today.

UPDATED 1.31PM The injunction aimed at preventing DBKL from demolishing their homes before a full hearing on the status of the residents.

However, the question is how - if at all - this will help nine families and former residents who have yet to receive compensation.

UPDATED 1.55PM PM says Budget 2012, to be tabled in Parliament on Oct 7, will be inclusive, people-centric and accelerate the transformation efforts.

FREE VOXPOP 'What's next, phone bills? Credit card statements? Such details should be private.'

FREE YOURSAY 'This is not the Malaysia we depict on our signboards and in the MAS and Petronas advertisements.'

The authorities are making a mockery of justice by allowing unverified reports to be used as a basis for investigation.

FREE YOURSAY 'Remember how Dr M played up the race/religion card when Umno Baru was contesting against S46? It worked for Umno then.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Umno is Utusan's master. All these ravings are targeted to shore up support for the party.'