Archive - 1 August 2011

Students: We're abused at Kluang prison

Students: We're abused at Kluang prison

Thirty-three students have alleged physical abuse during a motivational camp at the Kluang Prison last week.
Lynas a step closer to building Gebeng plant

Lynas a step closer to building Gebeng plant

NONE Its waste management plan is being finalised and will be submitted the IAEA next month.

 

'No to indelible ink, voting method still secure'

'No to indelible ink, voting method still secure'

EC views seriously allegations that there have been voters who voted twice in elections and thus the need for the ink.
Guinean student found dead in UIA hostel room

Guinean student found dead in UIA hostel room

A roommate found the maggot-infested body of Mamadou Aliou Tela Diallo, 25, on the floor of the room.
Najib undergoes successful knee surgery

Najib undergoes successful knee surgery

The surgery, conducted at Kuala Lumpur Hospital, took 45 minutes from 8.30am, says director-general of Health Dr Hasan Abdul Rahman.
No adverse effect of palm oil-based biodiesel

No adverse effect of palm oil-based biodiesel

The ministry has been conducting scheduled monitoring by obtaining samples for testing from petrol stations selling the fuel.
Eight Immigration officers to be freed from ISA

Eight Immigration officers to be freed from ISA

The Home Ministry has decided to release the eight Immigration officers arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA) 1960 between Oct 10 and 12 last year for suspicion of being involved in a human smuggling syndicate in this country.
Kedah MB in IJN, condition stable

Kedah MB in IJN, condition stable

azizan abdul razak His aide says Azizan, suffering from high blood pressure, was admitted to the heart institute on Fiday.
PKFZ: Excess of interest of RM720 million was paid

PKFZ: Excess of interest of RM720 million was paid

Ex-Valuation Department director Sahari Mahadi confirms that PKA overpaid KDSB by including another 7 percent per annum.
IPF disappointed with Palanivel's objection

IPF disappointed with Palanivel's objection

MIC's objection to other Indian-based parties joining BN has stirred uneasiness among Indians, says IPF president M Sambanthan.
More ministers won't help sorry state of Indians

More ministers won't help sorry state of Indians

Bersih 2.0: Send us evidence of police brutality

Bersih 2.0: Send us evidence of police brutality

Anyone with credible information, photos or videos should submit these by Wednesday, to back incidents during the July 9 rally.
Ambassador's wife accused of insulting Jose Rizal

Ambassador's wife accused of insulting Jose Rizal

Zainab Abd Kader, wife of Malaysia’s envoy to the Philippines, is deemed to have insulted Philippine hero Jose Rizal.
Baharuddin's widow seeks order for autopsy report

Baharuddin's widow seeks order for autopsy report

UPDATED 4.37PM Rosni Malan wants the court to order Kuala Lumpur Hospital to give her the post-mortem report.
Gov't orders oil floating storages to leave port

Gov't orders oil floating storages to leave port

Players must find alternative homes for their vessels either at nearby Tanjong Pelepas, Indonesia's Karimun island, or in international waters.
'Courts have precedence on transgender name change'

'Courts have precedence on transgender name change'

NONE The transgender community blasts the courts for denying Aleesha her right to a new life based on a 2005 ruling.
Tested: Integrity and colour-coded politics

Tested: Integrity and colour-coded politics

NONE The government's integrity was tested by the will of ordinary Malaysians to come together to reform the electoral process.
Groups: Suspend foreign workers amnesty plan

Groups: Suspend foreign workers amnesty plan

UPDATED 3.53PM They argue that the ongoing exercise to register workers using the biometric system has been incomplete and riddled with problems.
Suaram ticks off cops for probe on blogger Chan

Suaram ticks off cops for probe on blogger Chan

NONE It only goes to show that the government is 'fearful' of free expression, notes the Penang chapter of the rights NGO.
'Approvals given to build more than 11,000 houses'

'Approvals given to build more than 11,000 houses'

This what the Penang government has done since Pakatan took over the state leadership from BN in 2008, Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng says.
IGP and deputy, step down for lying to public

IGP and deputy, step down for lying to public

Kota Raja PAS identifies more 'imported' voters

Kota Raja PAS identifies more 'imported' voters

MP Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud explains that they initially earlier found 1,000 names, mainly Sabahans, registered as new voters.
Nik Aziz laughs off Anwar 'replacement' claim

Nik Aziz laughs off Anwar 'replacement' claim

Kelantan MB and PAS spiritual leader dismisses any notion of secret overtures to Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah to take over as Pakatan head.
Umno activities cater for all races, says Ismail Sabri

Umno activities cater for all races, says Ismail Sabri

Supreme council member Ismail Sabri says all branches must start going to the ground to meet the people, regardless of race.
Countdown is on to Australia-M'sia refugee swap

Countdown is on to Australia-M'sia refugee swap

Australian police have been authorised to use force to get asylum seekers on board planes for their transfer to Malaysia, says Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
Permits for cabbies if Pakatan takes Putrajaya

Permits for cabbies if Pakatan takes Putrajaya

NONE In making the pledge, Anwar asks taxi drivers to help the opposition coalition to reach its goal of federal power.
Shamala's lawyers told to discharge themselves

Shamala's lawyers told to discharge themselves

UPDATED 3.45PM However, the Court of Appeal will not allow this to take effect until S. Shamala is informed of her family’s instructions.
Thinking in black or white

Thinking in black or white

COMMENT In between ‘for’ and ‘against’ there can be a myriad of possibilities and the human mind should be aware of them.
US special rep to Muslim communities visits KL

US special rep to Muslim communities visits KL

The rep Farah Pandith will meet senior government officials, politicians, entrepreneurs and members of civil society.
BN divisions told to submit candidate lists to Najib

BN divisions told to submit candidate lists to Najib

The list is to help determine the winnability of the candidates recommended, reports Sin Chew Daily .
Third Force must support PSM leaders for Parliament

Third Force must support PSM leaders for Parliament

COMMENT They easily meet the conditions of being principled, have a proven record of serving the people, and are not likely to jump ship.

Talk to us, not Pakatan, Spad tells cabbies

Talk to us, not Pakatan, Spad tells cabbies

UPDATED 12.41PM 'If they have a problem, come and engage us, we are prepared to listen,' says Syed Hamid.
PKR blogger files appeal in Rais defamation case

PKR blogger files appeal in Rais defamation case

The defence counsel for Amizudin Ahmat believes the blogger has a shot at overturning the High Court’s judgment.
Replacing Anwar with Ku Li not impossible, says Harun

Replacing Anwar with Ku Li not impossible, says Harun

NONE UPDATED 12.55PM PAS ulama council chief Harun Taib says if Razaleigh enjoys the support, he may lead Pakatan.
M'sia plans green palm oil certification scheme

M'sia plans green palm oil certification scheme

NONE Malaysia will come up with a certification scheme to ensure the tropical oil is grown without clearing forests.
Too many chiefs, too few Indians?

Too many chiefs, too few Indians?

Actions always speak louder than words.
PKFZ land sold for higher than valuation, court told

PKFZ land sold for higher than valuation, court told

NONE UPDATED 4.35PM The cabinet paid RM25 per square feet despite lower gov't evaluations of RM13 and RM 17 psf.
Anwar wants to interview 10 'alibi witnesses'

Anwar wants to interview 10 'alibi witnesses'

SODOMY II UPDATED 11.45AM L awyer Ram Karpal Singh says it is the prosecution's responsibility to make sure all 10 attend the interview session.
DAP: Najib the 'lamest' PM for mollycoddling his deputy

DAP: Najib the 'lamest' PM for mollycoddling his deputy

NONE Najib has neither the political will nor the courage to defend even his own policy, says DAP's Tony Pua.
You can't have your own 'facts' and eat them

You can't have your own 'facts' and eat them

FREE YOURSAY 'Who are we to believe? Five reporters from Bernama or the countless reporting of the other journalists, including the ordinary folks?'
If Choo is foolish, then none of us is wise

If Choo is foolish, then none of us is wise

psm eo6 choo chon kai 230711 presents from girlfriend thumbnail FREE VOXPOP 'Choo, I am among the millions of foolish Malaysians who are hell-bent on giving BN a political burial.'
Najib squanders his 1Malaysia moment

Najib squanders his 1Malaysia moment

FREE VOXPOP 'His indecision shows lack of credibility as PM for all M'sians, and suggests racism is still strongly embedded in the BN psyche.'