Archive - 29 June 2011

Near-fracas at PAS do after tussle over Bersih tees

Near-fracas at PAS do after tussle over Bersih tees

NONE Police tried to confiscate Bersih T-shirts on sale, leading to a near-fracas.
Nazri: Parliament against Clinton stand on aid flotilla

Nazri: Parliament against Clinton stand on aid flotilla

The US Secretary of State had said that the second humanitarian aid flotilla to Gaza was unnecessary and an act of provocation.
PKFZ contract papers not done by PKA's legal panel

PKFZ contract papers not done by PKA's legal panel

The documents were prepared bythe law firm of Rashid Asari & Co, which was appointed especially for the purpose.
Twelve senior police officers promoted, transferred

Twelve senior police officers promoted, transferred

The federal police headquarters in a statement issued last night announced promotions and transfers involving 12 senior officers.
RM1.2mil spent to ferry Penan students since 2008

RM1.2mil spent to ferry Penan students since 2008

The money was spent by the Sarawak government to ferry Penan students in the Marudi, Belaga and Limbang districts.
Gov't has a role in fixing minimum wage

Gov't has a role in fixing minimum wage

It has a role and responsibility in jointly fixing minimum wage as  its implications on economic and social development is wide, complex and uncertain, says the Human Resources Ministry.
S'gor councillors don yellow for meetings

S'gor councillors don yellow for meetings

NONE Members of seven local gov'ts donned bright yellow for their respective meetings in support of the Bersih rally.
To Bersih or not to Bersih?

To Bersih or not to Bersih?

PAS: Fake stickers printed to sabotage July 9 rally

PAS: Fake stickers printed to sabotage July 9 rally

Words 'overthrow the government' used in a meticulous plan to sabotage walk for electoral reform, says party veep Salahuddin Ayob.
Democratic rights should be promoted, not stifled

Democratic rights should be promoted, not stifled

Sharizat must do more for women's rights

Sharizat must do more for women's rights

Teachers, students reminded to stay away from rally

Teachers, students reminded to stay away from rally

Education DG Abd Ghafar Mahmud said it was not appropriate for teachers as government employees to participate in it.
No reason to hush up Teoh's RCI report

No reason to hush up Teoh's RCI report

The commission was formed under the principle that it is for the public and there was no point in keeping its report secret, says Nazri.





Police to quiz 40 over July 9 rally, says lawyer

Police to quiz 40 over July 9 rally, says lawyer

UPDATED 6.35PM 'So far they have already questioned over 20 people, we expect another 18 to be called for questioning.'
Jabu slams DAP, leading to walkout by 12 reps

Jabu slams DAP, leading to walkout by 12 reps

S’WAK ASSEMBLY The deputy chief minister accuses the DAP assemblypersons of suppressing the Dayak community.
Bersih crackdown: Is Malaysia a fascist state?

Bersih crackdown: Is Malaysia a fascist state?

The belligerent actions of the police in their pre-emptive crackdown on Bersih suggest that this is so, says Batu MP.
ISA will not deter Bersih, vows leader

ISA will not deter Bersih, vows leader

UPDATED 6.15PM The use of ISA nor mass arrests will not stop the people’s voice from rising to the fore, says Maria Chin Abdullah.
Ambiga and panel to meet IGP tomorrow

Ambiga and panel to meet IGP tomorrow

NONE UPDATED 7.25PM Based on provisions of the law, the police will take stern action against those who organise illegal rallies.
Bersih turns to social media amid police clampdown

Bersih turns to social media amid police clampdown

The group is encouraging Malaysians of all backgrounds to show support for electoral reform, through Facebook and Twitter.
Pua: Don't be economical with truth on FDI

Pua: Don't be economical with truth on FDI

Approved FDI may not match actual cash inflow, says the DAP parliamentarian, so the government must come clean on numbers.
CPO tells public to stay away from KL on July 9

CPO tells public to stay away from KL on July 9

However, KL acting police chief Amar Singh refuses to confirm or deny that the entire city will be locked down.
Scientists tag Borneo saltwater crocodile

Scientists tag Borneo saltwater crocodile

Wildlife researchers say this is a bid to find out why nearly 40 people have been attacked on Borneo island over a decade.
Police cordon off Bersih ceramah site

Police cordon off Bersih ceramah site

NONE UPDATED 12.30AM Batu Caves state rep Amirudin Shari says it's due to the word ‘Bersih’ in the police permit application.
Human trafficking: Minister dares US to keep watching

Human trafficking: Minister dares US to keep watching

Efforts rolled out this year by several ministries to combat human trafficking show they are serious, says Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein.
House speaker: Cops did not ask for permission

House speaker: Cops did not ask for permission

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 7.35PM Pandikar Amin Mulia will look into claims by Lim Kit Siang accusing the police of breaching parliamentary independence.
Secret tapes: PKR's Johari dares blogger to 'reveal all'

Secret tapes: PKR's Johari dares blogger to 'reveal all'

NONE The Sungai Petani MP argues that the blogger took the recording of him watching a sex video out of context. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Anwar: Reds, Christianity threat claims a diversion

Anwar: Reds, Christianity threat claims a diversion

The opposition leader says these are meant to distract focus on demands for clean elections and the freedom to assemble peacefully.
'Yes, yes, yes', cops will act against Umno Youth

'Yes, yes, yes', cops will act against Umno Youth

UPDATED1.35PM Police will take action over Monday’s noisy gathering in front of the PKR headquarters.
More leaders, activists summoned over Bersih

More leaders, activists summoned over Bersih

NONE UPDATED 1.43PM S'gor exco Teresa Kok and PKR Youth deputy chief Khairul Anuar join the list of those summoned.
PKR expects emergency status for July 9 rally

PKR expects emergency status for July 9 rally

Selangor PKR information chief Shuhaimi Shafiei anticipates an emergency declaration on July 9 and ISA arrests. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Bersih HQ raided, 7 staff arrested

Bersih HQ raided, 7 staff arrested

NONE UPDATED 12.24AM Escalating the crackdown, the police seized all leaflets and T-shirts from the office. [PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO]
Hisham declares Bersih T-shirt illegal

Hisham declares Bersih T-shirt illegal

hishammuddin hussien UPDATED 1.05PM 'If the Bersih T-shirt is related to an illegal activity, then whatever they are wearing is illegal.'
Academics worried Bersih rally may turn into riot

Academics worried Bersih rally may turn into riot

Sociologists and political scientists are worried that the July 9 rally can set off a chaotic situation especially with the third party provocation.
Adenan: No need for Native Land Commission

Adenan: No need for Native Land Commission

S’WAK ASSEMBLY Special Functions Minister Adenan Satem says the Sarawak Land Code has adequate provisions to achieve the same objectives.
Two Perak assembly reps, 12 others detained

Two Perak assembly reps, 12 others detained

NONE UPDATED 5.30PM The state reps are among 14 arrested for distributing national flags while wearing Bersih T-shirts.
Firm sues 'datuk seri' for fraud, cheating

Firm sues 'datuk seri' for fraud, cheating

UPDATED 2.50PM The man is alleged to have duped the company into paying RM250,000 for a 50ha joint-venture sand mining project.
Najib and Muhyiddin, leading by example?

Najib and Muhyiddin, leading by example?

muhyiddin yassin and najib FREE VOXPOP 'Najib has the gall to ask the rakyat to change their lifestyles while he and Muhyiddin splurge on their...'
Panic of the Putras

Panic of the Putras

Cleaning up their putrid mess.
KLSCAH hoists banner in solidarity with Bersih

KLSCAH hoists banner in solidarity with Bersih

NONE The KL and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall is not worried about police harassment.
RM7.2mil spent on GTP, ETP publicity cost

RM7.2mil spent on GTP, ETP publicity cost

It’s justifiable and cheaper than what big companies spend, says the Prime Minister’s Department.
Kids of mixed parentage in S'wak can be 'natives'

Kids of mixed parentage in S'wak can be 'natives'

S'WAK ASSEMBLY For the purposes of education and scholarship only, children of Chinese-native parents can seek to be deemed ‘natives'.
'Women activists assaulted by police'

'Women activists assaulted by police'

NONE PSM claims that some of the 14 women held in Kepala Batas have been mistreated while under remand.
July 9 rallies: Backing down not an option

July 9 rallies: Backing down not an option

COMMENT Matters in the run-up to the July 9 march have reached a point where contending parties feel they cannot back down.
'Kepala Batas residents' heckle PSM supporters

'Kepala Batas residents' heckle PSM supporters

In last night’s incident, they demanded that the supporters leave the area but were eventually dispersed by police personnel.
'Bersih Australia' to defy gov't warnings

'Bersih Australia' to defy gov't warnings

Protests are expected to be held outside Malaysian consulates in Sydney and Perth, as well as other symbolic locations in five other cities.
If Ibrahim can't stop violence, he should stay at home

If Ibrahim can't stop violence, he should stay at home

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'His statement reminds me of a story about gold buried with a signboard saying no gold buried here.'
But wait, Bersih didn't threaten to torch Umno HQ

But wait, Bersih didn't threaten to torch Umno HQ

FREE YOURSAY 'Bersih leaders were first to receive death threats, yet they didn't threaten to burn down Umno's HQ.'
Burma deports Yeoh, M'sia deports Song

Burma deports Yeoh, M'sia deports Song

FREE YOURSAY 'This reminds me of Bersih chief S Ambiga and several other activists who were denied entry into Sarawak during the recent Sarawak elections.'
Coming soon: Bersih a front for extraterrestrials?

Coming soon: Bersih a front for extraterrestrials?

FREE YOURSAY 'First, Utusan claims Bersih is sponsored by foreign Christian organisations. Then it's by communist elements, together with a US pro-democracy NGOs.'