Archive - 11 August 2011

Zahrain asks Gerakan to change leadership

Zahrain asks Gerakan to change leadership

An independent MP has called for a change in the leadership of Gerakan, saying the party must do that if it is serious about recapturing Penang in the next general election. 
Kong confirms increase in airport tax

Kong confirms increase in airport tax

Airport tax, or the passenger service charge, is set to be increased with the operator of Malaysian airports, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), expected to make the announcement soon, said Transport Minister Kong Cho Ha today.
Top cop: London riots 'show Bersih crackdown justified'

Top cop: London riots 'show Bersih crackdown justified'

Khalid Abu Bakar defends the quashing of an electoral reform rally, saying it helped avoid the type of 'tragic scenes' being seen in UK.
Banting case: Defence bids to cite prosecution for contempt

Banting case: Defence bids to cite prosecution for contempt

The defence in the High Court murder trial of cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and three others today submitted an application to cite the prosecution for contempt of court.
Singapore says four qualify for presidential election

Singapore says four qualify for presidential election

Four candidates are eligible to contest this month’s presidential election in Singapore, the government said today, paving the way for polls that will be seen as an unofficial referendum on the ruling People’s Action Party.
The Star in the soup over Ramadan supplement

The Star in the soup over Ramadan supplement

UPDATED 8.25PM The Home Ministry has called up the daily's top editor for running 'buka puasa' articles together with stories of non-halal restaurants.
PNG offers Australia refugee help

PNG offers Australia refugee help

Australia today welcomed an offer from impoverished Papua New Guinea to open a refugee processing centre, as its controversial swap deal with Malaysia drifted in legal limbo.
Penang DAP wants royal panel on polls reform

Penang DAP wants royal panel on polls reform

It says this is because of a crisis of confidence in the electoral system and in the Election Commission's ability to run polls independently.
Solve 'Mismah-gate' or we march, says PAS Youth

Solve 'Mismah-gate' or we march, says PAS Youth

The wing today gives the government two chances to come up with an explanation over the permanent resident-turned-voter issue.
No force used in 'inspection visit', says Jais

No force used in 'inspection visit', says Jais

NONE UPDATED 5.02PM In its first formal response, Jais denies its men 'barged' into last week's dinner at a PJ church.
Kelantan declares extra holiday on Sept 1

Kelantan declares extra holiday on Sept 1

The Kelantan state government today declared an additional holiday for the state on Sept 1 in conjunction with the double celebration for Hari Raya Aidilfitri and National Day.
PKFZ: Ex-ministry official admits error over land price

PKFZ: Ex-ministry official admits error over land price

UPDATED 6.20PM A mere ‘confusion’ resulted in the special value of RM21 psf to be jacked up to RM25, the Kuala Lumpur High Court was told today.
Baharuddin 'actor' to sue bloggers

Baharuddin 'actor' to sue bloggers

NONE Shuhardi alleges the bloggers had 'reversed' a video recording to make it look as if he had been ‘raised from the dead’.
Nazri: I didn't instruct the GLCs, I only advised them

Nazri: I didn't instruct the GLCs, I only advised them

UPDATED 6.10PM 'I only wrote to them to remind them Tajudin has approached the government with a view to settle.'
Gerakan tells outsiders to stop being busybodies

Gerakan tells outsiders to stop being busybodies

Calls from non-members for Gerakan Penang chief Dr Teng Hock Nan to resign have rattled its party leaders.
Youth shooting: Police silence disturbing, says PKR

Youth shooting: Police silence disturbing, says PKR

Families of three youths shot dead disappointed with absence of investigations and with police for touting their sons 'parang-wielding gangsters'. [VIDEO INSIDE]
M'sian student says UK attackers included kids

M'sian student says UK attackers included kids

Asyraf Haziq Rosli, 20, has recounted how even children took part in an assault on him in London's riots.
EC: Pakatan using 'dirty politics' to win next polls

EC: Pakatan using 'dirty politics' to win next polls

NONE EC deputy chief Wan Ahmad says the commission will again be the punching bag of the opposition.

Prasarana won't budge on Jalan Sultan land acquisition

Prasarana won't budge on Jalan Sultan land acquisition

NONE MRT route's aligned, so you must move, Prasarana tells irate Jalan Sultan landowners.
Kelantan prison detainees forced to strip naked

Kelantan prison detainees forced to strip naked

NONE UPDATED 2.35PM Ahmad Syauqey claims he and 113 others were forced to strip naked in Pengkalan Chepa Prison.
Australia central bank denies silence on banknote bribes

Australia central bank denies silence on banknote bribes

NONE It dismissed as 'unwarranted' media reports that board members had known about the bribery scandal.
Court strikes out Bukit Jalil residents' suit

Court strikes out Bukit Jalil residents' suit

The residents filed the suit on March 14 against the mayor, seeking a declaration that the plaintiffs had exclusive right and equity on the land.
No lower than 24 degrees Celcius in gov't buildings

No lower than 24 degrees Celcius in gov't buildings

NONE UPDATED 2.45PM Gov't buildings will be required to set their cooling systems not too low in a bid to slash energy cost.
Anwar to Nazri: Only finance minister can direct GLCs

Anwar to Nazri: Only finance minister can direct GLCs

UPDATED 3.25PM This follows claims that the minister had written to GLCs directing them to drop their claims against Tajudin Ramli.
MBPJ denies plans to seal off Methodist church

MBPJ denies plans to seal off Methodist church

UPDATED 2.25PM It disputes an SMS claim that it is sealing off Damansara Utama Methodist Church.

DIGP's statement shows his 'ignorance', says Nurul

DIGP's statement shows his 'ignorance', says Nurul

UPDATED 2.15PM The Lembah Pantai MP points out that the root case of the London riots was discontent because of budget cuts and high unemployment.
'Pakatan must win hearts of rural Malays'

'Pakatan must win hearts of rural Malays'

NONE Jeyakumar says the opposition has to reassure them that affirmative action would stay should it come to power.

Two more potential witnesses interviewed today

Two more potential witnesses interviewed today

NONE UPDATED 6.07PM SODOMY II They are Anwar’s bodyguard Mokhtar Mustafa and driver Abdullah Sani Said.
PM warns M'sians after London attack

PM warns M'sians after London attack

Najib has warned those in riot-hit London to be on their guard following an attack on a Malaysian student that has sparked worldwide revulsion.
Penang Umno tepid over Ku Li's Amanah

Penang Umno tepid over Ku Li's Amanah

tengku razaleigh Musa Sheikh Fadzir says Amanah may not be workable as most of the members are still active members of BN parties.
Husam, two others win RM1.4mil suit against weekly

Husam, two others win RM1.4mil suit against weekly

The Kota Baru High Court made the ruling over an article 'Mingguan Watan' published on the front-page of its Dec 21-27, 2008, edition.
'Cloned voters' vanish in 24 hrs, but questions remain

'Cloned voters' vanish in 24 hrs, but questions remain

UPDATED 11.55AM Several 'clones' were removed from electoral roll, but EC and NRD have questions to answer.
Fire razes entire town of Machan in Sarawak

Fire razes entire town of Machan in Sarawak

NONE A pre-dawn fire today razed to the ground the entire town of Machan comprising 10 units of double-storey shops.
'S'gor religious council cares about HIV/AIDS'

'S'gor religious council cares about HIV/AIDS'

The Malaysia AIDS Council moves to quell the perception that the S'gor Islamic Affairs Council is against people living with HIV/AIDS.
EC deputy chief's view on media 'disturbing'

EC deputy chief's view on media 'disturbing'

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Once again, he revealed how little he understands the concept of EC as an independent body.'
Debate rages on as politicians keep mum

Debate rages on as politicians keep mum

FREE YOURSAY 'By now the PM should, as leader of this nation, have made a TV appearance appealing for calm and sensibility from all parties concerned.'
A case of raid first, ask questions later

A case of raid first, ask questions later

your say FREE YOURSAY 'Let's hope that they are not going to arm twist the witnesses to justify their outrageous actions.'
Electoral rolls anything but clean

Electoral rolls anything but clean

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Which is why we need to have the indelible ink to ensure no voter can vote more than once.'
Phantom voters, Christian bogey a 'flashback' to Sabah

Phantom voters, Christian bogey a 'flashback' to Sabah

NONE BN is stemming Pakatan's post-Bersih 2.0 momentum by reviving an old scare tactic, say veteran Sabah politicians.