Archive - 2 July 2011

Najib says gov't will use laws wisely

Najib says gov't will use laws wisely

The government will use its powers wisely in dealing with the issue of street demonstrations to avoid misinterpretation and disputes later, said Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Family members can visit EO detainees on Monday

Family members can visit EO detainees on Monday

The family members of the six individuals detained under the Emergency Ordinance today can visit them at the federal police headquarters on Monday, police said.
New stadium if K'tan falls to BN, says Najib

New stadium if K'tan falls to BN, says Najib

The people of Kelantan will get a brand new stadium if Barisan Nasional wins back the state from PAS in the coming general election.
Rais to leave it to Astro's subscribers on tariff hike

Rais to leave it to Astro's subscribers on tariff hike

Information Communication and Culture Minister Dr Rais Yatim said he will leave it to the subscribers to decide on Astro's wish to increase tariffs for its services.
Only 16% of business premises owned by bumis

Only 16% of business premises owned by bumis

Only 16 percent of business premises in the Klang Valley are owned by bumiputeras, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Ahmad Maslan said today.
Ezam, seven others released in Penang

Ezam, seven others released in Penang

ezam noor UPDATED 8.36PM They had participated in an illegal assembly outside the Komtar building here yesterday.
Six suspected of links with 'foreign elements'

Six suspected of links with 'foreign elements'

Deputy IGP Khalid Abu Bakar said the PSM 6 were suspected to be involved with 'foreign elements'.
MCA sec-gen: Bersih manipulated by Pakatan

MCA sec-gen: Bersih manipulated by Pakatan

MCA secretary-general Kong Cho Ha said opposition parties are manipulating the organiser of the Bersih rally scheduled for July 9 to divert public attention on issues faced by them.
Hisham declares Bersih an outlaw organisation

Hisham declares Bersih an outlaw organisation

hishammuddin hussien ROS said the declaration was made by Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein under section 5 of the Societies Act 1966.
HRP: Anti-Bersih protest at PAS HQ 'not Hindraf'

HRP: Anti-Bersih protest at PAS HQ 'not Hindraf'

S Jayathas says the reported protest this morning was not theirs, as they ‘would not run from the police’ as today's rabble rousers did.
Najib tells Ambiga: We'll keep our claws

Najib tells Ambiga: We'll keep our claws

'Ambiga should not think herself so strong. We will not budge at all in fighting for the truth. We will keep our claws.'
Women should avoid culture of backstabbing: Rosmah

Women should avoid culture of backstabbing: Rosmah

NONE Rosmah Mansor has advised women to refrain from the "cah keting" (backstabbing) culture, especially in the current demanding political scenario.
Ali Rustam wants Ambiga's citizenship revoked

Ali Rustam wants Ambiga's citizenship revoked

rustam ali silat group bersih thumb UPDATED 6.01PM 'Better to just lose one person than to lose a lot of lives.' [VIDEO INSIDE]
Yellow is sunshine

Yellow is sunshine

bersih handbill campaign police 171107 COMMENT It denotes happiness and joy but on the other, yellow is the colour of cowardice and deceit.
Brain surgeon tells Sydney court of sex-drug addiction

Brain surgeon tells Sydney court of sex-drug addiction

A 22-year-old prostitute, Victoria McIntyre, died from a cocaine overdose in the Malaysian brain surgeon's Sydney apartment.
PSM 6 re-arrested under EO after release

PSM 6 re-arrested under EO after release

UPDATED 9.52PM MP D Jeyakumar and five others were taken to Bukit Aman after their release in Penang.
DPM warns of interference by 'major powers'

DPM warns of interference by 'major powers'

muhyiddin yassin UPDATED 8.28 PM Major powers may intervene should there be chaos in the country resulting from the Bersih rally.
Penang jounalists body condemns violent protest

Penang jounalists body condemns violent protest

The Penang Chinese group has lashed out protestors for "attacking and threatening" journalists covering protests yesterday.
Gov't-linked groups join anti-Bersih chorus

Gov't-linked groups join anti-Bersih chorus

The anti-Bersih sideshow gets louder with the Retirees Association, MCA Wanita and Hokkien Associations of Malaysia singing the tune.
Perkasa threatens chaos, but no one arrested?

Perkasa threatens chaos, but no one arrested?

Judge: No to accused 'rotting in jail'

Judge: No to accused 'rotting in jail'

A Sessions Court Judge in Kota Kinabalu has conditionally discharged a suspected drug peddler on remand for nearly 30 months.

 

 

Street poll: Most against banning Bersih T-shirt

Street poll: Most against banning Bersih T-shirt

In a quick street poll around Kuala Lumpur reveals a majority of those asked disagreed with the Bersih T-shirt ban.
South Korean 'foreign agent' deported

South Korean 'foreign agent' deported

NONE One of two so-called 'foreign agents' arrested by the authorities as part of the Bersih rally dragnet has been deported.
3 in Perak nabbed for 'secretly' wearing Bersih tee

3 in Perak nabbed for 'secretly' wearing Bersih tee

UDPATED 6.31PM The three PKR Batu Gajah branch leaders were arrested while having tea, for wearing the Bersih tee inside their shirts.

Police nab 14, including Kedah PKR leader

Police nab 14, including Kedah PKR leader

UPDATED 11.40AM Alor Setar police nab 14 activists, mostly from PKR, involved in a Bersih campaign at a coffee shop this morning.

 

S'gor exco Liu arrested after ceramah with MB

S'gor exco Liu arrested after ceramah with MB

ronnie liu arrested bersih UPDATED 11.34AM He is arrested shortly after midnight and was 'forced' out of MB Khalid's car.
July 9: A momentous test of wills

July 9: A momentous test of wills

COMMENT The forces of autocracy are ranged against those of democratic persuasion come the Bersih march.
Under pressure, EC chief sings a different tune

Under pressure, EC chief sings a different tune

abdul aziz yusof spr chief FREE VOXPOP 'But is he merely buying time or is he really ‘looking into' all the reforms demanded by Bersih?'
Police's double standards abundantly clear

Police's double standards abundantly clear

FREE VOXPOP 'Najib says that Malaysia is a sovereign country, which has laws and a constitution. He is right. Only that the laws are bent to serve the gov't.'
In Malaysia, the police are the law

In Malaysia, the police are the law

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'They are so powerful that they can deny our fundamental right as enshrined in the constitution.'
Will rakyat be spooked by threats of violence?

Will rakyat be spooked by threats of violence?

bersih rally big thumbnail people mass 121107 FREE YOURSAY 'The MCMC instructions are clear proof that the police are preparing to launch a violent attack.'