Archive - 22 August 2011

Gaddafi's forces flee to his bastion of Sirte

Gaddafi's forces flee to his bastion of Sirte

Gaddafi's forces quit the eastern oil town of Brega today and are fleeing west towards the strongman's bastion of Sirte.
Gay pastor to wed in New York next week

Gay pastor to wed in New York next week

Malaysia’s only openly gay pastor said he would go ahead with plans to wed his American partner on his country’s national day despite criticism from leaders in the Muslim-majority nation.
'If PM means business, election must wait'

'If PM means business, election must wait'

Electoal reform coalition Bersih 2.0 also welcomes law minister's statement that NGO proposals will be a key to polls panel's framework.
Landowners grill Prasarana over its silence

Landowners grill Prasarana over its silence

Why weren't we told about National Land Code provision allowing us to surrender land underground and still keep the surface, they ask MRT builder.
Kedahans can no longer tolerate PAS gov't

Kedahans can no longer tolerate PAS gov't

The people of Kedah are increasingly disillusioned with how PAS runs the state, says Kedah Umno chief Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah.
Home Ministry mulls legal action against Ampang MP

Home Ministry mulls legal action against Ampang MP

The ministry wants action against the PKR leader because she has yet to prove claims that immigrants were made to take 'loyalty pledges'.

Hii: I was kicked, and cop farted in my face, 10 times

Hii: I was kicked, and cop farted in my face, 10 times

NONE This, and other humiliating and inhuman treatment took place during the three times the S'wak politician was arrested last month.
Jealousy the motive for acid attack, says deputy IGP

Jealousy the motive for acid attack, says deputy IGP

Police have identified jealousy as the motive for a man to be splashed with acid at Wisma Bumi Raya, Jalan Raja Laut, last Aug 8.
Nazri: PSC to mull over Bersih's demands

Nazri: PSC to mull over Bersih's demands

UPDATED 6.55PM PSC will consider eight proposals by 'NGOs' and Nazri drops hints that some are from outlawed Bersih 2.0.
Electoral fraud: Is Sinar Harian under pressure?

Electoral fraud: Is Sinar Harian under pressure?

suhaizan kaiat If not, why has it focused on the few voters found to be genuine while ignoring the many around whom questions still abound?
Asylum seekers challenge Australia-Malaysia swap deal

Asylum seekers challenge Australia-Malaysia swap deal

Australia’s highest court today began hearing a challenge to a deal in which Canberra has agreed to take 4,000 refugees from Malaysia in return for Kuala Lumpur taking 800 asylum seekers that arrive in Australia.
Umno to file RM10mil suit against PAS sec-gen

Umno to file RM10mil suit against PAS sec-gen

Filing the suit is the best way to defend the reputation of Selangor Umno, says its secretary Mohd Zin Mohamed.
Koh: Penang investment chief 'sleeping on the job'

Koh: Penang investment chief 'sleeping on the job'

The Gerakan president trades barbs with former Jelutong MP and former party stalwart Lee Kah Choon.
Penang group wants preventive law on apostasy

Penang group wants preventive law on apostasy

There are laws against drugs but not on apostasy... the federal government must enact a law on this, says Penang Malay Congress.
Church raid: S'gor forms panel to resolve row

Church raid: S'gor forms panel to resolve row

NONE UPDATED 4.45PM The 3-member council will try to resolve the controversy over Jais 'raid' on DUMC.
GE-13: BN wins landslide victory

GE-13: BN wins landslide victory

Let’s have less praise and more scrutiny.
Leaked Jais report genuine, say sources

Leaked Jais report genuine, say sources

NONE The report posted by blogger is the preliminary draft on Jais' operation at a dinner held in a hall on church grounds in PJ.
Emulate India's code of conduct for GE13

Emulate India's code of conduct for GE13

Sabah assembly nod for extra RM1.394bil allocation

Sabah assembly nod for extra RM1.394bil allocation

The Sabah state assembly today passes the First Supplementary Supply Bill of RM1.394 billion.
It does not pay to be pals with the devil

It does not pay to be pals with the devil

COMMENT The intensifying polarity in the country is caused by the composite Ketuanan Melayu mentality.
Present electoral system unfit for any election

Present electoral system unfit for any election

Prominent Australians reject refugee response

Prominent Australians reject refugee response

A group of prominent Australian business, arts and political figures criticise the refugee policies as an expensive overreaction to the issue.
PM does a flip-flop to stay in power

PM does a flip-flop to stay in power

charles santiago mp speaks Through his latest stunt, Najib has shattered every illusion that the electoral system in the country is free and fair.
Anti-Samy leader sworn in as senator

Anti-Samy leader sworn in as senator

NONE PJ Selatan MIC chairman V Subramaniam takes his oath as a member of the Dewan Negara today.
'Polls panel void if Parliament is dissolved'

'Polls panel void if Parliament is dissolved'

wan junaidi tuanku jaafar Electoral reforms drawn up by select committee will be nullified if Parliament is dissolved, says deputy speaker.
'We don't need expensive foreign consultants'

'We don't need expensive foreign consultants'

UPDATED 2.40PM Even a social development agency teacher can tell you subsidy reductions reduce nation's bloated budget, PAS tells minister Nor Mohamed Yakcop.
Apostate movement getting more blatant, claims daily

Apostate movement getting more blatant, claims daily

sinar harian 220811 meraka makin berani murtad Malay language daily Sinar Harian appeals to aid groups to be sincere in their activities.
Gov't launches career plan for PSD scholars

Gov't launches career plan for PSD scholars

UPDATED 1.15PM The scholars will be selected by the PSD to fill 'priority areas' under the economic and gov't transformation plans.
PAS accuses Najib, Nazri of insulting Parliament

PAS accuses Najib, Nazri of insulting Parliament

UPDATED 1.42PM PM flippant by saying government needn't wait for work on electoral reforms to be completed before next GE, says Mahfuz Omar.
Najib, Rosmah, Musa subpoenaed

Najib, Rosmah, Musa subpoenaed

najib and rosmah UPDATED 2PM Sankara Nair says the subpoenas were issued last Friday, and all 3 are supposed to be available to the court.
M'sia - a scientific  bolehland?

M'sia - a scientific bolehland?

We seem to be progressing in a very uneven way.
Prasarana to manage MRT issues until handover

Prasarana to manage MRT issues until handover

It will continue to manage all issues related to the MRT project until the establishment of the Finance Ministry's MRT Co.
Rebels sweep into Tripoli as Gaddafi forces crumble

Rebels sweep into Tripoli as Gaddafi forces crumble

NONE Barack Obama says Gaddafi's rule is showing signs of collapse and calls on him to quit now to avoid further bloodshed.
Pirate threat affecting fish supply

Pirate threat affecting fish supply

The threat posed by pirates to fishermen especially on the west coast is among the reasons for the lessening supply of fish.
Did Najib do a U-turn on select committee?

Did Najib do a U-turn on select committee?

The point of contention has revolved around whether the PM can guarantee that the reforms will be implemented before the next GE.
Teoh's kin to challenge RCI findings this Wednesday

Teoh's kin to challenge RCI findings this Wednesday

NONE The family’s counsel Gobind Singh says they will file a judicial review application to set aside the RCI’s findings.
'Come what may, I shall never surrender'

'Come what may, I shall never surrender'

SODOMY II The opposition leader says the 'tyranny' he has suffered only strengthens him 'to guard the honour of my reputation'.

Anwar gives statement from the dock

Anwar gives statement from the dock

NONE UPDATED 3.05PM In an unexpected turn of events, Anwar gives a statement from the dock instead of the witness stand.
The knives are out for Gerakan boss

The knives are out for Gerakan boss

FREE VOXPOP 'There are forces within BN that are eyeing Gerakan seats. They hope to tear Gerakan apart. Umno is also eyeing the Penang chief minister's post.'
PKR leader's legal travails enter crucial phase

PKR leader's legal travails enter crucial phase

COMMENT This second sodomy trial has striking parallels to that infamous trial of Alfred Dreyfus in France of the late 19th century.
'I never had any sexual relations with Saiful'

'I never had any sexual relations with Saiful'

LIVE REPORTS Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim will be giving his statement from the dock, which means that he will not be cross-examined by the prosecution.
They failed with race, now they're using religion

They failed with race, now they're using religion

FREE YOURSAY 'The Jais controversy has been the closest thing so far in achieving what Umno has not been able to do in the last two decades or so - uniting the Malays.'