Archive - 7 August 2011

Woman killed in Cameron Highlands landslide

Woman killed in Cameron Highlands landslide

UPDATED 11.44PM A woman is reported to have died, two others hurt and more trapped, in a landslide in Sungai Ruil, Cameron Highlands.     
MB tells media to wait for Jais report

MB tells media to wait for Jais report

Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim today appealed to the media not to discuss the controversy over the raid of a multi-racial dinner at a church until all the facts are in.  
Bishop laments PAS decision

Bishop laments PAS decision

The Catholic prelate had hoped for a quick resolution to the Jais-DUMC issue but now fears the problem would fester.   
Refugee swap deal delayed by court challenge

Refugee swap deal delayed by court challenge

Australia's plan to send asylum seekers to Malaysia struck a legal hitch today, with a court delaying the transfer of the first group.
AirAsia: MAS shares swap claim 'not true'

AirAsia: MAS shares swap claim 'not true'

airasia airplane Some had claimed the deal had already received the government's approval and could be inked by Monday.
Koh: Gerakan candidates must sign pledge

Koh: Gerakan candidates must sign pledge

Aspiring Gerakan candidates for the next general election will need to sign a pledge before they can be considered for selection by the party's central working committee, said its president Koh Tsu Koon.
Soi Lek: DAP pitting Chinese against Chinese

Soi Lek: DAP pitting Chinese against Chinese

The MCA chief adds that it will result in Chinese power being ‘diluted’ by other Pakatan parties if they assume power.
Star article on Penang riddled with factual errors

Star article on Penang riddled with factual errors

Malaysia truly unique in Asia

Malaysia truly unique in Asia

PAS to meet with Jais, DUMC over raid

PAS to meet with Jais, DUMC over raid

UPDATED 6.44PM PAS president Hadi Awang says before coming to any conclusions, they must be fair and listen to all parties concerned. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Australia awaiting refugees from M'sia this week

Australia awaiting refugees from M'sia this week

The first to arrive in Australia will be a Burmese family who, like the rest, have been recognised by the UN as genuine refugees.
MCA to be wiped out in S'gor in next GE?

MCA to be wiped out in S'gor in next GE?

Hasan, don't preempt by offering to resign

Hasan, don't preempt by offering to resign

NONE Just show us the evidence for your claims of Christian proselytising, says Catholic bishop Paul Tan.
Pahang MB denies exco reshuffle

Pahang MB denies exco reshuffle

adnan yaakob adnan yaakub 'The claims are just a political tactic by the opposition to confuse the people,' says Adnan Yaakob.
Tee Boon Hock seeks to rise again via village poll

Tee Boon Hock seeks to rise again via village poll

UPDATED 5.01PM The former Klang Municipal councillor who was expelled from DAP, is now challenging for the Pandamaran village chief post.

If Muslims turn to others for help, who's to blame?

If Muslims turn to others for help, who's to blame?

NONE Islamic bodies have no one to fault but themselves if Muslims find relief in non-Muslim charities, says Asri.
Larry Sng denies setting up new party

Larry Sng denies setting up new party

larry sng 061107 According to reports, the party has strong backing from BN and is spearheaded by a well-known politician.
Internet is new Malaysian political battlefield

Internet is new Malaysian political battlefield

Politicians are increasingly turning their attention to cyberspace as part of their strategy to win the hearts and minds of the people.
M'sia to send reps to Australia over palm oil bill

M'sia to send reps to Australia over palm oil bill

M'sian reps will be sent to an Australian committee hearing before a bill that will require palm oil labelling is debated at the parliamentary level.
Hasan Ali: I'm willing to be sacked

Hasan Ali: I'm willing to be sacked

hasan ali hassan ali 'If you believe in religious harmony, then the sanctity of the Islamic faith should not be disturbed at all. Is that wrong?'
Ambiga thanks PSM 6 for taking the heat for Bersih

Ambiga thanks PSM 6 for taking the heat for Bersih

It was a night of thanksgiving and laughter as PSM feted the rakyat in celebration of the release of the PSM 6.

Anwar kicks off defence; on witness stand tomorrow

Anwar kicks off defence; on witness stand tomorrow

Fresh from his Manila trip, opposition leader Anwar will be back in court to take the witness stand for the first time.
Could Wan Azizah be our first woman PM?

Could Wan Azizah be our first woman PM?

FREE VOXPOP 'Let us have for once an angel as the prime minister as we have been having questionable characters heading the government.'
Perhaps they should close all mission schools, too

Perhaps they should close all mission schools, too

FREE YOURSAY 'Islam is strong and robust and does not need religious zealots to 'protect' it. It has outlived them for many hundreds of years.'
When will the Christian bashing end?

When will the Christian bashing end?

FREE YOURSAY 'It is high time for the Selangor sultan and the Agong to step in and stop this season of Christian bashing by the Islamic authorities.'