Archive - 6 July 2011

'We WILL be at Stadium Merdeka on Saturday'

'We WILL be at Stadium Merdeka on Saturday'

UPDATED 12.09AM 'We won't for a moment be swayed from our decision to gather there peacefully.'
Deputy ministers agree to holding rally in stadium

Deputy ministers agree to holding rally in stadium

The decision made by the organisers of the Saturday rally to hold the gathering in a stadium has received positive reactions from several deputy ministers.
Does Bersih 2.0 serve a point?

Does Bersih 2.0 serve a point?

Mahathir says demo only as a last resort

Mahathir says demo only as a last resort

UPDATED 8.10PM Although demonstrations are a democratic right, former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad says these should only be held as a last resort.
Najib: I didn't say I will meet Bersih

Najib: I didn't say I will meet Bersih

UPDATED 7.45PM 'Yesterday I said the gov't will meet (them). The gov't doesn’t mean me, personally.'
PAS leaders' cars, houses splashed with paint

PAS leaders' cars, houses splashed with paint

There are also 'warning notes' found wrapped around stones, warning the victims to refrain from joining the Bersih rally.
Police reject Bersih's demand to release PSM 6

Police reject Bersih's demand to release PSM 6

UPDATED 7.45PM We have obtained concrete reasons that their activities tend to threaten public order, says the deputy IGP.
Cabinet shoots down rally in KL stadium proposal

Cabinet shoots down rally in KL stadium proposal

Rais Yatim said that the cabinet had decided the Bersih 2.0 rally could not be held in any stadiums within KL.
Gov't briefing on Bersih threat comes unstuck

Gov't briefing on Bersih threat comes unstuck

Police, EC officials wilt under a sceptical barrage when trying to brief NGOs on the potential explosiveness of Bersih’s march.  
Perkasa rally on, unless permit withheld

Perkasa rally on, unless permit withheld

UPDATED 7.25PM The Malay rights group is also eyeing Stadium Merdeka as one of three possible venues for its rally on Saturday. [VIDEOS INSIDE]

Cops: 'Illegal' Bersih does not meet criteria for permit

Cops: 'Illegal' Bersih does not meet criteria for permit

NONE UPDATED 7.10PM Catch-22 - he wants Bersih to apply for a permit, but an 'illegal organisation' can't do so.
Security guard: Sarbani appeared nervous

Security guard: Sarbani appeared nervous

However, another witness, an MACC investigations officer, says the late Customs officer was calm, normal and very cooperative.
Pakatan backs Stadium Merdeka proposal

Pakatan backs Stadium Merdeka proposal

UPDATE 6.10PM The PM must make good his promise to help Bersih 2.0 hold a rally in a stadium, says Pakatan Rakyat leadership.
Karpal wants to march on July 9

Karpal wants to march on July 9

He says peaceful street marches are more effective at getting the message across.
S'wak Pakatan slams arrest over Bersih T-shirt

S'wak Pakatan slams arrest over Bersih T-shirt

Sarawak PKR Youth secretary Zuhiadah Suboh was ordered to be remanded for three days by the magistrate’s court.
17 to be charged tomorrow over Bersih 2.0

17 to be charged tomorrow over Bersih 2.0

UPDATED 4.45PM The police are proceeding with legal action against those arrested in connection with Bersih 2.0 activities.

Bersih chides police over weapons link

Bersih chides police over weapons link

NONE It dismisses the 'simplistic and wild' allegation and says the group would never resort to violence.
Release PSM political detainees immediately

Release PSM political detainees immediately

Lawyers file application for release of PSM 6

Lawyers file application for release of PSM 6

NONE UPDATED 6.15PM Police say lawyers can meet the detainees tomorrow, but did not specify where it will be. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Board has not received any booking for rally

Board has not received any booking for rally

A representative from the NSB, when contacted by Bernama, said the event organiser must also pay for any damages caused.
Deputy minister kills column in Utusan

Deputy minister kills column in Utusan

Deputy Higher Education Minister Saifuddin Abdullah is slighted because his article was not published as agreed, for the second time.
Home minister: Bersih still illegal

Home minister: Bersih still illegal

hishammuddin hussien UPDATED 4.25PM Bersih 2.0 is still illegal and subject to legal action, says Hishammuddin Hussein.
EC defends its credibility in 'yellow' booklet

EC defends its credibility in 'yellow' booklet

It says the commission had proven its credibility through the handling of 12 general elections since 1959.
Stadium Merdeka refuses Bersih's booking

Stadium Merdeka refuses Bersih's booking

UPDATED 4.20PM Although 'Konsert Raksaksa 2' has been cancelled, the management refuses to lease the stadium to Bersih 2.0.
Army's simulation exercise: 'Disperse, or we'll shoot'

Army's simulation exercise: 'Disperse, or we'll shoot'

NONE This is among banners held up during a simulation exercise between the Royal Malay Regiment and FRU (riot police).
It's sabotage, Penang lawmaker tells cops

It's sabotage, Penang lawmaker tells cops

UPDATED 4.16PM PKR’s Bukit Tengah rep Ong Chin Wen complains of banner and leaflets claiming he is organising a briefing on Bersih 2.0.
AirAsia plans to buy 100 more Airbus A320neo jets

AirAsia plans to buy 100 more Airbus A320neo jets

South-East Asia’s largest budget carrier AirAsia said today that it plans to buy an additional 100 Airbus A320neo passenger jets on top of the 200 it ordered last month.
PAS' Felda head barred from Sarawak

PAS' Felda head barred from Sarawak

Mazlan Aliman, who heads Persatuan Anak Felda Kebangsaan (Anak), was stopped from entering the state through Miri Airport this morning.
'Fitness activity' to keep them in school on Saturday

'Fitness activity' to keep them in school on Saturday

Bahau assemblyperson uploads on Twitter a Negri Sembilan Education Department bid to keep teachers away from Bersih rally.
'Bersih can't use Stadium Merdeka'

'Bersih can't use Stadium Merdeka'

NONE Umno Youth said Bersih should be denied access to Stadium Merdeka because the venue has historical significance.
Perturbed that Bersih is target of harsh measures

Perturbed that Bersih is target of harsh measures

Going 'Kotor' in Bersih campaign

Going 'Kotor' in Bersih campaign

NONE Two Perak lawmakers switch to ‘Kotor’ T-shirts to poke fun at the police crackdown on those wearing Bersih T-shirts.
We compromised, cops should too: Bersih

We compromised, cops should too: Bersih

UPDATED 3.45PM Bersih 2.0 says it will feel shortchanged if the authorities get in the way of their rally in a stadium.
'Yellow M'sians' vs BN: M'sia at a standstill?

'Yellow M'sians' vs BN: M'sia at a standstill?

charles santiago mp speaks The government's handling of Bersih 2.0 shows Malaysia is moving backwards.
Sodomy II witnesses: Defence still waiting

Sodomy II witnesses: Defence still waiting

UPDATED 2.50PM The prosecution 'has not kept a pledge' to arrange interviews with key witnesses for Anwar Ibrahim's defence in the sodomy trial.

Outrage and anguish at gov't crackdown on Bersih

Outrage and anguish at gov't crackdown on Bersih

Columnist: So are Bersih T-shirts okay now?

Columnist: So are Bersih T-shirts okay now?

HEADLINES The spotlight shines on the Bersih 2.0 coalition's decision to take the rally off the streets and into a stadium.
Scores charged over Bersih T-shirts, write-ups

Scores charged over Bersih T-shirts, write-ups

UPDATED 12.30AM They are all charged over the possession of materials relating to 'illegal' Bersih 2.0 coalition.
CCTV footage 'tampered with' at KL MACC

CCTV footage 'tampered with' at KL MACC

NONE UPDATED 5.50PM Expert says this was done by ‘someone with knowledge of the system’, but the KL MACC director disagrees.
Yellow tees: 11 councillors to be charged tomorrow

Yellow tees: 11 councillors to be charged tomorrow

UPDATED 4.45PM The police will proceed with legal action against those arrested in connection with Bersih 2.0 activities.

Bersih wants rally at Stadium Merdeka

Bersih wants rally at Stadium Merdeka

NONE UPDATED 4.29PM It also wants all individuals arrested or detained over the rally to be released. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Anwar loses third bid for judge's recusal

Anwar loses third bid for judge's recusal

NONE UPDATED 2.20PM The Court of Appeal unanimously allows the prosecution’s preliminary objection.
'Let them eat dirt'

'Let them eat dirt'

The PM should drop his hypocritical pretence.
Bersih 2.0: A long march to freedom

Bersih 2.0: A long march to freedom

NONE Malaysians with hopes and ideals need not despair - the will of the people will eventually prevail.
Hisham, why is Bersih still outlawed?

Hisham, why is Bersih still outlawed?

FREE VOXPOP 'Will the IGP Ismail Omar tell the people how it is possible for an illegal organisation to hold a rally, whether at a stadium or otherwise?'
Traffic gridlock in pre-Bersih rally roadblocks

Traffic gridlock in pre-Bersih rally roadblocks

NONE UPDATED 1.53PM Deja vu - police have erected roadblocks around Klang Valley, as well as up north in Penang.
Parangs, petrol bombs: Hard to believe the cops

Parangs, petrol bombs: Hard to believe the cops

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Maybe if the police does some forensic work, they can even find Anwar's semen stain on them.'
So who 'won' - Bersih or Najib?

So who 'won' - Bersih or Najib?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Will we be allowed to wear our yellow T-shirts? Will the police offer assistance with the traffic?'
Stuffed ballot box, 'clone voters' found

Stuffed ballot box, 'clone voters' found

NONE Two cases in point are cited to establish the urgent need for a commitment by the EC to carry out reforms.
DAP: Continued clampdown an affront to Agong, PM

DAP: Continued clampdown an affront to Agong, PM

UPDATED 6PM The police are continuing their crackdown despite Bersih agreeing to move its rally to a stadium.