Archive - 12 June 2011

Mustafa Ali reappointed as PAS sec-gen

Mustafa Ali reappointed as PAS sec-gen

Mustafa Ali has been reappointed as PAS secretary-general for his second term, 2011-2013, in a reshuffle of the party's leadership today.
Kedah Siamese send memo on bumi status

Kedah Siamese send memo on bumi status

More than 50 Kedah Siamese community leaders presented a memorandum to the Kedah Umno Liaison Committee chairman, Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah, today to seek clarification on the bumiputera status of the Siamese community in the country.
'Gov't will not bow to Pahang trawlers strike threat'

'Gov't will not bow to Pahang trawlers strike threat'

The government will not entertain the demand of about 1,000 C2 trawlers in Pahang, Johor and Perlis who are on strike for the reconsideration of the super diesel subsidy.  
Hisham: Umno must drop sabotage culture

Hisham: Umno must drop sabotage culture

Umno vice-president Hishammuddin Hussein reminded Umno members against practising the sabotage culture, saying that they should instead focus attention on preparing to face the next general election.
Anwar ups the ante on Bersih 2.0

Anwar ups the ante on Bersih 2.0

NONE The Pakatan leader will take part in July 9 march, raising the stakes on an event looked askance by the authorities.
Opposition crafty at toying with perception, says Najib

Opposition crafty at toying with perception, says Najib

The PM blames Umno's flagging fortunes on 'perception' rather than 'reality', saying the latter is less important.

 

Mosque election system: Penang needs Agong's nod

Mosque election system: Penang needs Agong's nod

The minister in the PM's Department, Jamil Khir Baharom, says this is required under the federal constitution.

 

RHB mega-merger: 'Najib must be accountable'

RHB mega-merger: 'Najib must be accountable'

Kit Siang is asking the PM to explain Bank Negara’s push for the country’s largest merger that would result in a fund outflow.
Bernama.com editor dies

Bernama.com editor dies

Izham Shuhaimi Ahmad died of esophageal cancer at the Selayang Hospital near here at about 4.30pm today. He was 56.
Umno needs better 'cyber warfare unit'

Umno needs better 'cyber warfare unit'

NONE 'We have a bigger dept but perhaps a systematic 'cyber warfare unit' needs to be set up to parry all attacks'.
Penang CM shoots at Star

Penang CM shoots at Star

NONE He says its editorial criticising Penang is based on 2009 figures and wonders why 2010 statistics were not used.
DAP to bring 'Christian conspiracy' to Parliament

DAP to bring 'Christian conspiracy' to Parliament

Jeff Ooi says the home ministry should have completed its report by now and inform the public on its next course of action.
Umno, Pakatan parties want PPAs disclosed

Umno, Pakatan parties want PPAs disclosed

In a rare common ground, forum panellists from the three parties say the PPAs should at least be revealed.
Suspected bookie rearrested after release

Suspected bookie rearrested after release

A man released from remand by the KT Magistrate's Court for football match fixing, was rearrested almost immediately by the MACC.

Former Star editor-in-chief VK Chin dies

Former Star editor-in-chief VK Chin dies

He started off in journalism by working at Radio Malaya from 1959

Guan Eng: Set up royal commission on IPPs, PPAs

Guan Eng: Set up royal commission on IPPs, PPAs

In this way, it could be determined once and for all whether the gov't has been equitable for both end consumers and the IPPs.
Artistes Day: 'Rais blew half year's budget in one day'

Artistes Day: 'Rais blew half year's budget in one day'

Lim Guan Eng slams Rais Yatim for reportedly splurging RM100 million on an event that locals had dubbed an "instant noodle project".
Former drug addicts accuse police of extortion

Former drug addicts accuse police of extortion

Plainclothes cops would often wait outside the Penang General Hospital and hreaten to detain them for possession and then demand bribes.

 

 

'Only PKR gov't will ensure Taib's prosecution'

'Only PKR gov't will ensure Taib's prosecution'

NONE Sarawak PKR chief Baru Bian doesn't believe that CM Taib Mahmud would be prosecuted so long as BN controls Putrajaya.

 

Mugabe, Bashir to visit

Mugabe, Bashir to visit

mugabe The presidents of Zimbabwe and Sudan are to visit Malaysia for an economic gathering, a minister said today.
Mat Sabu: The cosmopolitan, democrat Islamist

Mat Sabu: The cosmopolitan, democrat Islamist

NONE INTERVIEW For a man touted to usher a new era for PAS, Mohamad Sabu really is your average... well, your average Mat.
'Pakatan got buku jingga, Umno got sex, sex, sex...'

'Pakatan got buku jingga, Umno got sex, sex, sex...'

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has the crowd in the palm of his hand in a fund-raising dinner at Alor Setar.
PBS heading towards a change of guard?

PBS heading towards a change of guard?

Parti Bersatu Sabah may see some changes in its leadership as its top leader is said to be preparing a transition plan.
Goh can't help Najib win back Chinese voters

Goh can't help Najib win back Chinese voters

FREE VOXPOP 'Najib is naive to assume that by appointing a special Chinese political secretary, he can solve the Chinese community's discontent.'
MCMC throwing out baby with bath water

MCMC throwing out baby with bath water

private bay thumb FREE YOURSAY 'Some have paid money to these file-sharing sites for 'premium' services to avoid download queues.'
Anti-Bersih cabbies - 'Truly Malaise in Malaisie'

Anti-Bersih cabbies - 'Truly Malaise in Malaisie'

teksi taxi driver 020907 FREE YOURSAY 'The level of selfishness has reached pathological levels... but this one really takes the cake.'
Moral of story - never provoke the police

Moral of story - never provoke the police

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'It is extreme to lock someone up for 3 days without the right to inform his family or lawyer.'