Archive - 29 July 2011

MAS appoints Md Nor Yusof as new chairman

MAS appoints Md Nor Yusof as new chairman

Malaysia Airlines System Bhd (MAS) has appointed Md Nor Yusof as chairman, effective Aug 1.
2011 Umno general assembly from Nov 29 to Dec 3

2011 Umno general assembly from Nov 29 to Dec 3

The 2011 Umno general assembly will be held from Nov 29 to Dec 3, Umno president Najib Abdul Razak announced today.
Trader fails to give panties and bra to Penang CM

Trader fails to give panties and bra to Penang CM

Mohamed Ghani then hung up the underwear, in the pattern of tiger stripes, at the main entrance to the state government offices.
Najib welcomes release of PSM activists

Najib welcomes release of PSM activists

The prime minister, echoing the IGP, maintains that as a sovereign country Malaysia upholds the rule of law.
'Electoral defects do not favour any one party'

'Electoral defects do not favour any one party'

NONE Allegations on the election laws that are rigged and favour the government are not true, says lawyer Shafee Abdullah.
Political leaders cheer release of PSM 6

Political leaders cheer release of PSM 6

UPDATED 8.50PM Leaders from both sides of the divide hail release of the PSM activists.
No way we can go against the system, says EC

No way we can go against the system, says EC

UPDATED 7.50PM EC deputy chief Wan Ahmad refuses to use ‘en bloc’ resignation to pressure BN to accept reforms.
Security Council: Wahabism charge not made by us

Security Council: Wahabism charge not made by us

It denies linking Wahabism or terrorism with local religious scholars, saying any labelling made was the private opinion of the presenters.
FAM apologises for Jew jeers during friendly

FAM apologises for Jew jeers during friendly

yossi benayoun liverpool 1 It apologised to Chelsea after anti-Semitic abuse was allegedly directed at Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun.
PM allows public access to Facebook despite abuse

PM allows public access to Facebook despite abuse

NONE The PM says he arrived at the decision in the spirit of having open and direct communication with the people.
Tony vs Lilian - where's the spat?

Tony vs Lilian - where's the spat?

PSM wants Malaysia's UN rights council seat revoked

PSM wants Malaysia's UN rights council seat revoked

UPDATED 7.10PM The party submits a memo to the UN office protesting the detention without trial of the PSM 6.
Sept 14 decision on bid to halt MP on seat funding

Sept 14 decision on bid to halt MP on seat funding

UPDATED 8.05PM The High Court will on Sept 14 decide government's bid to stop Dr D Jeyakumar's challenge on denying him the annual parliamentary constituency allocations.
PSM 6 released after 28 days in detention

PSM 6 released after 28 days in detention

UPDATED 6.10PM They were eventually freed following public outrage over their arbitrary detention.
UN launches guide for human rights activists

UN launches guide for human rights activists

Its special rapporteur Margaret Sekaggya says this will help activists to understand their rights and the dangers they face.
MMA warns cops against force-feeding Jeyakumar

MMA warns cops against force-feeding Jeyakumar

UPDATED 5.50PM The Malaysian Medical Association says force feeding people on hunger strike is internationally seen as ‘unethical’ and ‘inhuman’.
DAP: Something fishy about MB Inc land deal

DAP: Something fishy about MB Inc land deal

The state opposition leader is suspicious as his question on the Sendayan land deal for the next assembly sitting had been rejected.
Norman, Memey freed of khalwat

Norman, Memey freed of khalwat

NONE The actor-actress couple were charged with committing the offence at an office in Hulu Klang, at 3am on Oct 30, 2008.
Police rule out abuse in maid's death

Police rule out abuse in maid's death

Pathologist has ascertained that the maid  Choy Pich, 22, had died of pneumonitis or inflammation of the lungs, police say.
'Chan used Christianity to incite folk against gov't'

'Chan used Christianity to incite folk against gov't'

Blog House secretary says he made police report against Chan because she used religion to go against gov't.
Kit Siang: Reveal who 'concocted' PSM 6 charges

Kit Siang: Reveal who 'concocted' PSM 6 charges

NONE He will ask in Parliament whether the advice of the attorney-general or his officers had been sought.
Ambiga grills Wan Ahmad in Round 2

Ambiga grills Wan Ahmad in Round 2

NONE UPDATED 8.30PM The deputy EC chief says they are powerless against election fraud, but Ambiga begs to differ.
Outwitting police tactics at Bersih rally

Outwitting police tactics at Bersih rally

NONE Despite not achieving the ultimate goal, there was still a sense of great joy that we walked, talked, ran as one Malaysia.

 

Media self-censorship over coin makeover?

Media self-censorship over coin makeover?

Indians no longer fooled by BN goodies

Indians no longer fooled by BN goodies

Northern region journalists spurn media council

Northern region journalists spurn media council

They give the thumbs down on the proposal as there are already more than enough controls in place and yet another makes no sense.
PKR produces new witness, video rebutting cops' claims

PKR produces new witness, video rebutting cops' claims

UPDATED 2.40PM Another witness comes forward to back PKR's claims that police fired tear gas at heads of Bersih marchers at the KL Sentral underpass.
Patient dies in fire at KL hospital

Patient dies in fire at KL hospital

A fire occurred at the emergency ward of Kuala Lumpur Hospital at about midnight last night, resulting in the death of a patient.
IGP's ridiculous statement on farcical PSM6 detention

IGP's ridiculous statement on farcical PSM6 detention

Biometric registration extended indefinitely

Biometric registration extended indefinitely

UPDATED 2.51PM The biometric registration of legal foreign workers scheduled to end on Sunday has been extended indefinitely, says Hishammuddin.
Cops confirm Jeyakumar has refused meals

Cops confirm Jeyakumar has refused meals

Sungai Siput MP has started his hunger in his police lockup to back the demand for the release of six PSM detainees.
Mat Zain:  MACC trio must be probed for abetting suicide

Mat Zain: MACC trio must be probed for abetting suicide

It's 'compulsory' the officers who grilled DAP political aide Teoh Beng Hock be probed for abetting in his suicide, says former CID chief.
The media as a monkey trainer

The media as a monkey trainer

Those who once praised him would shift allegiance.
New wind blowing through MIC under Palanivel

New wind blowing through MIC under Palanivel

NONE UPDATED 1.30PM MIC 65th AGM will be presided over by the greenhorn leader, who has waited four years for his turn.
Rosmah: Diamond ring allegation a slander

Rosmah: Diamond ring allegation a slander

NONE Rosmah Mansor, wife of PM Najib, dismisses the allegation she bought a RM24 million diamond ring.
Gillard's 'Malaysian solution' for refugees immoral

Gillard's 'Malaysian solution' for refugees immoral

NONE COMMENT The boat people need compassion and help from Australia and regional governments, not more desolation.
Swap deal draws attention to Malaysia's refugees

Swap deal draws attention to Malaysia's refugees

NONE The KL-Canberra deal to swap refugees has put Malaysia's harsh treatment of asylum seekers under scrutiny.
When even thinking is no longer allowed

When even thinking is no longer allowed

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Tony Yew has the right to disagree with Chan Lilian but he has no right to bully and intimidate her.'
Seat negotiations to test Pakatan unity

Seat negotiations to test Pakatan unity

lim kit siang dark glasses INTERVIEW This is pivotal time for the opposition coalition, with DAP eyeing mixed and Malay seats for the next polls.
BN paints itself into a corner over PSM 6

BN paints itself into a corner over PSM 6

your say FREE YOURSAY 'If the six were detained because they were prime movers of the rally, the event has already come and gone.'

Yes Ibrahim, we're all green with envy

Yes Ibrahim, we're all green with envy

FREE YOURSAY 'But some of us are members of the public unwilling to see UiTM falling into disrepute by endorsing your award.'
'Perkasa rally called off to avoid clash among Malays'

'Perkasa rally called off to avoid clash among Malays'

NONE Ibrahim Ali claims he called off the counter rally when only a few Chinese and Indians turned up for Bersih march.
Police seize blogger's iMac and modem

Police seize blogger's iMac and modem

imac lillian chan seized UPDATED 2.15PM Police raid the home of blogger Chan Lilian in Penang and cart away her 27-inch iMac and a modem.