Archive - 16 May 2011

The government will abolish the subsidy given to nine types of commercial vehicles, effective June 1.

Blogger Zakhir Mohamed had his statement recorded by the Penang police over his blog article that sparked the 'Christian conspiracy' row.

UPDATED 9.20PM The teachers promotion scheme announced by PM is not introduced because of the upcoming election, says Muhyiddin Yassin.

NECF says that the dinner where the alleged ‘Christian conspiracy’ was hatched was not part of their event.

An Umno leader's endorsement for Utusan Malaysia is dangerous because it conveys that the daily can operate with absolute impunity.

SODOMY II He accuses judge Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah of entirely following the prosecution's submission.

But the Penang Gerakan chief is reluctant to sue, though he is confident of winning, because it is the ratepayers who will foot the bill.

The police insist Anwar and Azmin must not be invited as speakers, says Selangor PKR info chief Shuhaimi Shafiei.

Campaign for a Truly Malaysian History seeks a ‘reformed, accurate and well-balanced’ account in history textbooks.

The information minister also reminds Internet users not to abuse the freedom in cyberspace.

Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy’s field officer M Satees says MIC Youth is resorting to desperate acts knowing the can never regain power.

The Youth chief wants the government to cut administrative costs and plug inefficiencies and leakages.

The ex-CM says the the BN was previously ‘too shy’ to show off its efforts. Now, it feels it needs to explain the real situation to the people.

Keeping silent on government abuses, and even MCA's campaign against the Kelantan lottery ban, makes Perkasa unqualified to talk of jihad , says PAS.

Kelantan Umno Youth and several Umno-linked NGOs later submit a memorandum alleging cheating had occured in the state project.

A 49-year-old taxi driver and his family were arrested after they robbed a petrol station of cigarettes and chocolates.

The press should ignore Ibrahim because he makes outrageous statements only to get publicity, says party vice-president Mah Siew Keong.

SODOMY II The duo are among potential witnesses whose statements will be recorded at the  court complex.

Police arrested a 28-year-old and found 110 small packets of heroin weighing 172.2g worth RM12,000 hidden at the driver's leg area.

There'll be anarchy if extremists are allowed to continue to stir their racial and religious animosity, warns Dr Chua Soi Lek.

They say the absence of action against Perkasa chief Ibrahim Ali will only embolden other extremists.

Asia accounted for five of the six countries and territories where so-called mobile banking is most common, the survey found.

Their silence speaks volumes about their guilt.

UPDATED 5.13PM Following the shots, the ship was forced to anchor in the Egyptian waters about one-and-a-half nautical miles from the Gazan waters.

N Surendren labels the defence minister’s remarks as “false, inappropriate and extremely prejudicial” to the ongoing police probe.

SODOMY II Hundreds throng to show their support for their embattled leader in court.

Najib's visit to the US is significant as it will provide Malaysia an important bridge to the biggest financial centre.

UPDATED 1.39PM Anti-ISA movement calls for the Singaporean to be released or charged in court, and not deported to his homeland.

Nearly six in ten Australians oppose the government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Malaysia, a poll showed today.

Federal Court gives Sarawak gov't time to answer a 56-page submission and an affidavit. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The commission will no longer allow polling agents to bring in mobile phones into counting centres to avoid them leaking unofficial results.

SODOMY II UPDATED 5.35PM His testimony has been corroborated by expert witnesses, says the judge.

FREE VOXPOP 'All mainstream media are controlled by BN component parties. Hence Hishammuddin only has to tell off the presidents of the respective parties.'

FREE YOURSAY 'It's interesting to note that although there is no ambiguity that Ibrahim Ali was inciting unrest, there is not a squeak from Hishammuddin.'

FREE YOURSAY 'If this is not incitement of racial and religious hatred, I don't know what is.'

LIVE REPORTS UPDATED 12.58PM 'I find him (Saiful) to be a truthful witness and reliable,' says judge Zabidin. [VIDEO & PHOTOS INSIDE]