Archive - 3 July 2011

Agong suggests restraint on Bersih issue

Agong suggests restraint on Bersih issue

In carefully chosen words, the monarch suggests a way out. Bersih chief S Ambiga indicates the possibility of a change to the situation.
Salleh Jafaruddin lashes out at both sides

Salleh Jafaruddin lashes out at both sides

The former PBB strongman says leaders must plan the July 9 rallies so that they can go on in a smooth, peaceful and orderly manner.
Bersih 2.0: Let reason prevail

Bersih 2.0: Let reason prevail

COMMENT M'sians will support Bersih 2.0 whether one person, or a million, march on July 9. And if things don’t improve, there'll be Bersih 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 until they do.
Using EO on Bersih a low point in Najib's tenure

Using EO on Bersih a low point in Najib's tenure

Bersih would bring RM6mil business to KL

Bersih would bring RM6mil business to KL

Sorry, Ambiga, you don't convince me

Sorry, Ambiga, you don't convince me

abdul rahman dahlan COMMENT The BN MP explains why he's not convinced that Bersih's grouses with the Election Commission.
Veto the Bersih ban, Mr PM

Veto the Bersih ban, Mr PM

COMMENT The home minister's action in declaring Bersih an illegal organisation is a violation of civil and constitutional rights.
UKM4 to face the music for by-election watching

UKM4 to face the music for by-election watching

They are accused of campaigning for the opposition during the Hulu Selangor by-election last year and may face expulsion.

Kapar MP to be charged for possessing Bersih T-shirts

Kapar MP to be charged for possessing Bersih T-shirts

S Manikavasagam will be charged tomorrow under section 47 of the Societies Act.
Mat Sabu denies daring ISA arrest

Mat Sabu denies daring ISA arrest

The PAS deputy says news reports of PAS leaders challenging the authorities is untrue, while PKR calls Hisham's call on Bersih ‘void’.
Inquest into Sarbani's death begins tomorrow

Inquest into Sarbani's death begins tomorrow

The inquest, which has been set to last until July 15, will be heard before coroner Aizatul Akmal Maharani.
DAP backs Sabah speaker on education autonomy

DAP backs Sabah speaker on education autonomy

Some computer labs are without computers, others without even electricity.
Lim: Ezam's arrest proves Umno behind protests

Lim: Ezam's arrest proves Umno behind protests

UPDATED 4.26PM The Penang CM said Umno should stop the denials and apologise for the “violent” protests that disrupted Penang.
Bishop calls for a day of prayer on July 8

Bishop calls for a day of prayer on July 8

NONE The Catholic bishop declares a day of prayer in his diocese to plead for peace premised on justice prevails on July 9.
Nasir: Police claims on PSM 6 'a piece of madness'

Nasir: Police claims on PSM 6 'a piece of madness'

psm dr nasir hashim 010808 PSM leader Mohd Nasir decries the ‘madness’ that has seized the force and placed a coterie of party activists under arrest.  
'Emergency ordinance used as preventive measure'

'Emergency ordinance used as preventive measure'

It is is to prevent more serious incidents from taking place and to ensure peace and public order, says Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
Anwar: Arrest of Jeyakumar an insult to Parliament

Anwar: Arrest of Jeyakumar an insult to Parliament

The police arrest of the PSM MP for Sungai Siput under the Emergency Ordinance is also an affront to democracy.
Fair elections too important to stay away

Fair elections too important to stay away

Patriot and Bersih: A tale of two rallies

Patriot and Bersih: A tale of two rallies

NONE COMMENT ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...' Malaysia is in the midst of Dickensian dualities.
Lift ban on Bersih, urges Kit Siang

Lift ban on Bersih, urges Kit Siang

lim kit siang 201108 He says the three grounds given for the ban under the Societies Act by the home minister, do not stand scrutiny.
BN to work with NGOs to provide aid

BN to work with NGOs to provide aid

The cooperation is aimed at expediting the provision of aid to those who need help quickly, especially during natural disasters.
National laureate urges intellectuals to take a stand

National laureate urges intellectuals to take a stand

a samad said A Samad Said urges intellectuals to be brave in making a stand against cruelty and injustice. [VIDEO INSIDE]
US professors stay mum on sex video

US professors stay mum on sex video

The two US college professors who conducted facial recognition analysis on the Carcosa sex video are shying away from the media.

Bakri MP Er Teck Hwa, 5 others arrested

Bakri MP Er Teck Hwa, 5 others arrested

UPDATED 11.05PM The T-shirt Terror continues with the six picked up while on their ‘gotong royong’ cleanliness campaign themed 'Negara Bersih, Rakyat Bertuah'.

Yet another tired foreign bogeyman spin

Yet another tired foreign bogeyman spin

FREE YOURSAY 'As Mark Twain observed, a lie can be half-way round the world before the truth has had time to get its boots on. But the Internet is quicker on the draw.'
We're policed by a gov't gone mad

We're policed by a gov't gone mad

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'It's ridiculous that wearing a T-shirt to express our utter distaste can be considered seditious.'
For Umno leaders, the claws are out

For Umno leaders, the claws are out

najib razak umno agm 2010 FREE VOXPOP 'Umno is effectively saying - you are causing us unease, we will react violently, and it will be your fault.'
Hisham, will Perkasa be outlawed too?

Hisham, will Perkasa be outlawed too?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Now Bersih is declared an outlaw body, expect the use of ISA/EO on the rally organisers.'
No ISA, but EO? Same difference

No ISA, but EO? Same difference

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'ISA is too hot a potato for Umno to handle these days when the whole world is watching...'