Archive - 24 August 2011

Home minister receives death threat, live bullets

Home minister receives death threat, live bullets

hishammuddin hussein two live bullets death threat thumb UPDATED 8.40PM He receives a death threat in the mail today in form of a booklet with two live bullets concealed inside.
Pakatan gives Najib one last chance

Pakatan gives Najib one last chance

UPDATED 7.35PM It threatens to boycott the PSC if PM Najib does not prove his commitment to electoral reform. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Haj quota for M'sia increased to 28,000 this year

Haj quota for M'sia increased to 28,000 this year

The Haj quota for Malaysia has been increased to 28,000 pilgrims this year from 26,000 previously.
PLUS issues travel advisory for Aidilfitri

PLUS issues travel advisory for Aidilfitri

It also introduced a new system by separating vehicles with registration plate numbers ending with an odd number from those ending with an even number.
Hari Raya for S'wak, Sabah on same day as peninsula

Hari Raya for S'wak, Sabah on same day as peninsula

He said the difference in deciding the date of Aidilfitri among Islamic countries was due to the difference in the rise and fall of the new moon. 
Najib-Rosmah on course to testify in Sodomy II

Najib-Rosmah on course to testify in Sodomy II

najib and rosmah The subpoenas have been delivered to them and there has been no application from the duo to set them aside.

Workshop owner: Chong's bike in good condition

Workshop owner: Chong's bike in good condition

The motorcycle that former Batu Sapi member of Parliament Edmund Chong was riding when it collided with another vehicle was in good condition, an auto workshop owner told the Coroner’s Court in Kota Kinabalu today.
Uyghur Chinese Muslims subjected to prejudice

Uyghur Chinese Muslims subjected to prejudice

Ex-soldiers to expose more electoral fraud after Raya

Ex-soldiers to expose more electoral fraud after Raya

Johor PAS Youth says that after several retired army men had spoken up on vote manipulation, others want to do the same.

'Khir Toyo's claims hurtful to cabinet ministers'

'Khir Toyo's claims hurtful to cabinet ministers'

UPDATED 5.55PM His claim of a plot to jail him for graft can turn the present calm into a mess again.

Bishop elated by Malay daily's apology

Bishop elated by Malay daily's apology

Catholic prelate says Sinar Harian’s mea culpa for distorted portrayal of Christian teachings shows laudable remorse.
A despicable piece of journalism

A despicable piece of journalism

Perak mufti: Malays split because gov't  is corrupt

Perak mufti: Malays split because gov't is corrupt

harussani mufti perak UPDATED 5.50PM Harussani Zakaria says he told Najib that Malays are split because the gov't has betrayed their trust.
Lawyer: Stop branding DUMC 12 as apostates

Lawyer: Stop branding DUMC 12 as apostates

Articles that have branded the 12 as apostates and published their personal details have exposed them to danger and ridicule, says their lawyer.
DiGi waits for MCMC's decision on prepaid service tax

DiGi waits for MCMC's decision on prepaid service tax

DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd is waiting for the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), to make a concrete decision on the service tax for mobile prepaid services.
Banting murders: Duo denied leave to appeal

Banting murders: Duo denied leave to appeal

A High Court decision to enhance the jail term of two farm workers to 20 years each for disposing of the bodies of murdered cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and three others, was upheld by the appellate court in Putrajaya today.
S'gor MB plays down royal rebuke

S'gor MB plays down royal rebuke

sultan selangor khalid ibrahim 240811 UPDATED 4.10PM Selangor MB Khalid skirts questions on whether he had incurred the displeasure of the sultan.
Conned again!

Conned again!

It’s time for Malaysians to finally get real.
'Frogs' told not interfere in Gerakan's affairs

'Frogs' told not interfere in Gerakan's affairs

Take care of your own backyards, Penang's Baljit Singh tells the former leaders calling for Gerakan president Koh Tsu Koon to quit.
'Clones war' between PAS and EC rages on

'Clones war' between PAS and EC rages on

UPDATED 5.40PM Three of the five ‘clones' PAS Youth named are genuine voters, the EC maintains, adding it is checking the other two.
'Enough cloned voters for BN to topple Selangor'

'Enough cloned voters for BN to topple Selangor'

UPDATED 3.25PM Is this how Najib plans to 'grab Selangor at all costs' in the next general election, asks PAS Youth wing.
Woman 'forces husband to hear mistress tortured'

Woman 'forces husband to hear mistress tortured'

The enraged wife was arrested yesterday in a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, after her husband filed a police report, police said.
Utusan: Promise of Umno CM will win Penang for BN

Utusan: Promise of Umno CM will win Penang for BN

Columnist Zaini Hassan says if all are agree on this, the Malay votes given to PKR shall be returned to Umno.
PKR: Ministry funding Nong Chik's Lembah Pantai goal?

PKR: Ministry funding Nong Chik's Lembah Pantai goal?

UPDATED 8.05PM PKR claims Raja Nong Chik is abusing his ministry's allocations. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Finally... affordable housing for Penangites

Finally... affordable housing for Penangites

Following intense pressure for such housing, Penang CM announces a 7,300-unit project, with units costing from RM72,500 to RM220,000.
PKR suspects postal voters 'cloned' for double voting

PKR suspects postal voters 'cloned' for double voting

UPDATED 3.15PM Voters the EC says were taken out of rolls of several constituencies are still listed in those areas on the EC website, says party veep Tian Chua. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Teoh's family wants RCI suicide verdict invalidated

Teoh's family wants RCI suicide verdict invalidated

NONE UPDATED 2.29PM The RCI had concluded that suicide was involved purely based on assumptions, not facts. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Expert stumped over 'planted sperm' poser

Expert stumped over 'planted sperm' poser

dr david wells UPDATED 4PM SODOMY II The normally quick-witted Wells pauses before choosing not to comment. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Tajudin settlement: Nothing to consider, say some GLCs

Tajudin settlement: Nothing to consider, say some GLCs

NONE UPDATED 3.10PM Some of the GLCs' boards affirm they did not receive any settlement proposal from the ex-MAS chief.
WWF and Taib's empire: Sleeping with the enemy?

WWF and Taib's empire: Sleeping with the enemy?

NONE The NGO is facing corruption allegations involving logging giant Ta Ann, which is linked to the Sarawak CM.

 

Contradictions abound in Sodomy II case

Contradictions abound in Sodomy II case

FREE VOXPOP 'If the defence is not Anwar and the 'victim' is not one who could personally met the PM, the case would have thrown out of court.'
Christians and prostitution: Sinar Harian says sorry

Christians and prostitution: Sinar Harian says sorry

UPDATED 4.15PM The Malay daily apologises for an article which states that the 'Christian movement permits prostitution'.
If you're corrupt, jail is where you belong

If you're corrupt, jail is where you belong

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'The issue is whether you are guilty of corruption. The rakyat is not interested in your Umno conspiracy.'
EC: We may not accept all PSC's recommendations

EC: We may not accept all PSC's recommendations

NONE UPDATED 3.40PM Its deputy chief Wan Ahmad says the EC will have to first study the practicality of the recommendations.
Gaddafi gives rebels the slip, goes walkabout

Gaddafi gives rebels the slip, goes walkabout

UPDATED 6.10PM Several hours later pro-Gaddafi media quoted him as saying in a speech he had abandoned the compound in a 'tactical withdrawal'.
PKR: Air carrier share swap bad for MAHB

PKR: Air carrier share swap bad for MAHB

Its strategy director Rafizi Ramli says MAS-AirAsia share swap allows budget carrier to ‘arm-twist' national airport operator for better terms.
Najib-FBC scandal hits US magazine

Najib-FBC scandal hits US magazine

The Atlantic launches an internal investigation into its connection with a public relations firm hired by the Malaysian government.
Some want to prolong Jais-DUMC controversy

Some want to prolong Jais-DUMC controversy

FREE YOURSAY 'Why is it taking so long to resolve the matter if Jais is so sure that Muslims were being proselytised at the dinner?'
Name changed after ticking off by S'gor sultan

Name changed after ticking off by S'gor sultan

MB Khalid says since 'syura council' has led to confusion, it's now called 'hearing committee'.
The message is clear - it's okay to bash Christians

The message is clear - it's okay to bash Christians

FREE YOURSAY 'When a Ramadan supplement featured non-halal outlets, certain people bay for blood, but it's perfectly okay to...'
Sodomy II: Original medical report nowhere to be found

Sodomy II: Original medical report nowhere to be found

NONE LIVE REPORTS UPDATED 2.15PM Pusrawi manager Yusni Ali says when he took over the position, the hospital only had a copy.
US questions effectiveness of ISA in fighting terrorism

US questions effectiveness of ISA in fighting terrorism

internal security act thumbnail M'sia remains vulnerable as suspects are detained on basis of intelligence gathered, not investigation.
Jais, Harapan Komuniti to meet S'gor MB tomorrow

Jais, Harapan Komuniti to meet S'gor MB tomorrow

NONE UPDATED 3.50PM The church charity dinner organiser as well as Jais will meet Khalid to discuss the controversial raid.
Why EC's arguments are seriously flawed

Why EC's arguments are seriously flawed

NONE COMMENT Malaysia’s electoral system is clearly out of step with the rest of the world when compared to other countries.