Archive - 22 July 2011

Zahid cries foul over smear campaign on submarines

Zahid cries foul over smear campaign on submarines

Defence Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has warned certain quarters against running a smear campaign over alleged irregularities in the purchase of two submarines in 2002.
Cops won't bar Mat Sabu from suing PDRM

Cops won't bar Mat Sabu from suing PDRM

Yesterday, we clarified through the video on what happened during the rally. It is up to any party to judge, says IGP Ismail Omar.
Average M'sian eats 9 kilos of durians in a year

Average M'sian eats 9 kilos of durians in a year

The average Malaysian eats nine kilogrammes of durian a year, according to Fama director-general, Ahmad Ishak.
Bourdon's resolve remains firm despite deportation

Bourdon's resolve remains firm despite deportation

EXCLUSIVE Despite his detention and subsequent deportation, French lawyer William Bourdon has vowed to continue his mission.
CSI expert: Who shot Aminul can't be identified

CSI expert: Who shot Aminul can't be identified

The Sessions Court was told today that the individual who caused the death of 15-year-old Aminulrasyid Amzah in April last year could not be determined as there were two policemen who fired the shots.
British PM asked Najib about Bersih rally

British PM asked Najib about Bersih rally

During the meeting at No. 10 Downing Street, Cameron asked Najib many questions including on the July 9 rally.
MB: Selangor awaits legal opinion on RCI's findings

MB: Selangor awaits legal opinion on RCI's findings

The Selangor government is awaiting legal opinion prior to adopting a more proactive role in relation to the conclusion of the RCI.
Witness: Some steps before F5 engines can leave base

Witness: Some steps before F5 engines can leave base

NONE Staff officer Major Abdul Rahim Yob says the engine would be removed from the aircraft and placed in a container for delivery.
The 'arrogant leader' in Teoh's interrogation

The 'arrogant leader' in Teoh's interrogation

RCI REPORT Contrary to his testimony, Hishamuddin Hashim was found to have been in full control and actively involved in the operation.
Koh: Three MACC panels to scrutinise RCI report

Koh: Three MACC panels to scrutinise RCI report

RCI REPORT Three of the five independent committees monitoring the MACC need to scrutinise the RCI report.
'Free PSM 6' cries boom out at court complex

'Free PSM 6' cries boom out at court complex

Hundreds flood KL court complex as habeas corpus applications for release of the six Parti Sosialis Malaysia detainees is heard.
PM returns, campaigns in opposition backyard

PM returns, campaigns in opposition backyard

UPDATED 7.35PM Hours after returning to the country, Najib Abdul Razak moves to prop up opposition support for BN in an opposition zone.
Gov't urged to insure civil servants

Gov't urged to insure civil servants

Cuepacs has requested the government to implement life insurance schemes for civil servants in law enforcement agencies.
Police brutality: Suhakam wants evidence by Aug 2

Police brutality: Suhakam wants evidence by Aug 2

UPDATED 7.50PM Human rights body announces a three-member panel to inquire into police brutality and human rights violations during July 9 Bersih rally.
The Chinese press and the kopitiam

The Chinese press and the kopitiam

For those who won’t adapt, the cuppa tastes bitter.
French probe to zoom into Altantuya-subs deal link

French probe to zoom into Altantuya-subs deal link

EXCLUSIVE French lawyer Bourdon talks to Malaysiakini just hours before he was detained by immigration authorities, who boarded his plane in KLIA this morning.
Medical associations call for Jeyakumar's release

Medical associations call for Jeyakumar's release

NONE The Malaysian as well as World Medical Associations have written to Najib calling for the PSM 6's immediate release.
Nazri clarifies Teoh's 'weak character' remark

Nazri clarifies Teoh's 'weak character' remark

NONE UPDATED 3.35PM It's not in RCI report and the minister explains his aides, who wrote his statement, 'drew the inference'.
NGOs insist DAP's Teoh was murdered

NGOs insist DAP's Teoh was murdered

UPDATED 6.45PM A civil group formed to support Teoh and some NGOs, too, are unconvinced by the RCI's finding that he had committed suicide.

Tear gas 'treat' at Tung Shin Hospital

Tear gas 'treat' at Tung Shin Hospital

NONE A first person account of the attack on Tung Shin Hospital that authorities claim never happened.
Bright bumi kids also victim of Little Napoleons

Bright bumi kids also victim of Little Napoleons

Ex-minister: EC should bring in opposition members

Ex-minister: EC should bring in opposition members

UPDATED 2.25PM It should push for constitutional reform so it can absorb opposition members into its ranks, says Abdul Kadir.
Australia, Malaysia to sign asylum seeker deal next week

Australia, Malaysia to sign asylum seeker deal next week

Australia and Malaysia are set to finalise a deal next week under which hundreds of asylum seekers will be sent to the Asian country in exchange for thousands of refugees, an official said today.
Najib cancels family holiday 'to be with rakyat'

Najib cancels family holiday 'to be with rakyat'

NONE Najib says he is thankful to his wife and children for having agreed with him to come back earlier from overseas.
RCI finds lapses in Selangor fund distribution

RCI finds lapses in Selangor fund distribution

RCI REPORT These weaknesses, although not proven as graft, will raise doubts and invite accusations.
Habeas corpus hearing of PSM 6 put off

Habeas corpus hearing of PSM 6 put off

UPDATED 5.20PM Justice Su Geok Yiam fixes Aug 5, saying she is bound by a Federal Court ruling that parties must be given time to reply to affidavits.
A tale of two men: One honourable, one kotor

A tale of two men: One honourable, one kotor

Suicide or not, gov't responsible

Suicide or not, gov't responsible

Malays are not racist, says Ku Li

Malays are not racist, says Ku Li

UPDATED 1.20PM Malays are victims of manipulation by parties that use race to further their own selfish goals.
French lawyer deported after being held at KLIA

French lawyer deported after being held at KLIA

UPDATED 11.45PM He is picked up from the aircraft on arrival in KL after speaking in Penang last night.

Candlelight vigil for PSM 6 continues for 14th day

Candlelight vigil for PSM 6 continues for 14th day

NONE The parents and sister of MP Dr Jeyakumar joined about 60 people in the vigil last night outside Bukit Aman.
Najib returns after three-nation visit

Najib returns after three-nation visit

PM returns to Malaysia after an eight-day official visit abroad which took him to Turkmenistan, the United Kingdom and Italy.
'CPR' went fatally wrong for Baharudin, police claim

'CPR' went fatally wrong for Baharudin, police claim

NONE Baharudin's family's claims of fractured ribs could have been due to CPR applied on him that fateful day.
'New media may trigger citizen-led revolution'

'New media may trigger citizen-led revolution'

However, the media lecturer says Malaysia, even with its controlled media, has not yet reached the critical mass to fuel a mass uprising.
Razak Endut: From cobbler to Bersih icon

Razak Endut: From cobbler to Bersih icon

NONE Picture of a ‘protester carrying knife’ in Berita Minggu catapults this soft-spoken PAS activist into the limelight.
Ex-detainee: ISA strips you of self-respect

Ex-detainee: ISA strips you of self-respect

NONE Support and encouragement from outside kept Awam's Lim Chin Chin going when she was detained under ISA.
Cyberspace is the nation's indelible ink

Cyberspace is the nation's indelible ink

FREE VOXPOP 'Indelible - that cannot be eliminated, forgotten, changed.'
For once, I did not feel alone

For once, I did not feel alone

NONE ‘Fear lies deep in the ones who have yet to be exposed. And to be honest, I don't really care what the turnout is going to be like.'
Enough of LIES, free PSM 6 now

Enough of LIES, free PSM 6 now

FREE YOURSAY 'The police have made a mistake by detaining the six. Now they are looking for excuses to justify their action.'
Ibrahim Ali award: VC caught with pants down

Ibrahim Ali award: VC caught with pants down

FREE YOURSAY 'Being a UiTM graduate, I hope that the university will distance itself from Ibrahim Ali. He is a disgrace to our fraternity.'
Ku Li's Amanah: Nostalgia or a stalking horse?

Ku Li's Amanah: Nostalgia or a stalking horse?

tengku razaleigh COMMENT Speculation swirls over Razaleigh's move to propagate our founding PM's values as vital for national salvation.
Umno ultimately responsible for Teoh's death

Umno ultimately responsible for Teoh's death

FREE YOURSAY 'It was MACC's zeal to please their political masters which had ultimately led to political aide Teoh Beng Hock's death.'
Suicide finding: Not surprising, but still a shocker

Suicide finding: Not surprising, but still a shocker

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Assuming the Teoh case may not have been murder, it was certainly manslaughter.'
Bourdon: Scorpene trial to reveal beneficiaries

Bourdon: Scorpene trial to reveal beneficiaries

scorpene submarine Lawyer William Bourdon spoke at a packed dinner in Penang last night to raise funds for the coming trial in Paris.