Archive - 25 August 2011

Hisham: Death threat inspires me instead

Hisham: Death threat inspires me instead

hishammuddin hussein two live bullets death threat thumb He says he knew that he was on the right track or the senders of the bullets would not have made such a threat.
Sime Darby swings back to profit

Sime Darby swings back to profit

The largest producer posts a net profit of RM1.31 billion in the three months ended June 30 - the final quarter of the company's financial year.
Jais explains delay in DUMC raid report

Jais explains delay in DUMC raid report

Uncooperative witnesses partly to blame and Jais will not "rush" into matters that can botch investigations, says director Marzuki Hussin.
Driver: Chong sent m-bikes to two workshops

Driver: Chong sent m-bikes to two workshops

Former Batu Sapi member of Parliament (MP) Edmund Chong’s driver told the Coroner’s Court in Kota Kinabalu today that the late MP sent his motorcycles to two workshops for servicing and maintenance.
DNA expert: Sperm cannot last more than 98 hours

DNA expert: Sperm cannot last more than 98 hours

Australian expert Dr Brian McDonald also says if samples are not freezed at minus 20 degrees Celcius, bacteria would grow and affect the cells.
PAS aims to sue Felcra over settlers' low dividends

PAS aims to sue Felcra over settlers' low dividends

The land authority did not pay settlers ‘sensible' dividends, says Anak head, who adds complaints are from Felcra settlers in six states.
Khir: It was no threat, just a reminder

Khir: It was no threat, just a reminder

NONE UPDATED 5.37PM He denies threatening Umno by implicating three ministers in an alleged conspiracy against him.
'Parties complain roll is dirty but try to register the dead'

'Parties complain roll is dirty but try to register the dead'

EC chief Abdul Aziz Yusof confirms that about half of those attempting to register as voters are not eligible.
My advice on the issue of proselytisation

My advice on the issue of proselytisation

tabernacle church vandalised 151106 carrying cross COMMENT My name is Barry Morgan and I'm 85 years old. I am a M'sian citizen who arrived from England in 1948.
NGO wants MACC to probe phantom voter 'syndicate'

NGO wants MACC to probe phantom voter 'syndicate'

A group of activists wants the MACC to probe an alleged syndicate that is padding the electoral roll with people with no NRD records.
Libyan rebels gear for Gaddafi knockout punch

Libyan rebels gear for Gaddafi knockout punch

Hardened fighters streamed today into Tripoli as Libya’s rebels sought to deliver a knockout punch to Muammar Gaddafi’s remaining forces and to flush out the strongman, dead or alive.
Don't give Pakatan a second chance in Kedah

Don't give Pakatan a second chance in Kedah

There is no need for the people of Kedah to give Pakatan a second chance in the state, Umno information chief Ahmad Maslan says.
'By-election losses spur Pakatan's reform demand'

'By-election losses spur Pakatan's reform demand'

koh tsu koon Tsu Koon says Pakatan began manipulating the issue of free and fair elections only after losing several by-elections.
EC deputy chief told to stop flip flopping

EC deputy chief told to stop flip flopping

UPDATED 7.05PM MP Loke says Wan Ahmad seems to be unable to make up his mind over the powers of EC.

DAP reveals 'clone wives' of army voter

DAP reveals 'clone wives' of army voter

UPDATED 4.15PM DAP alleges they share not only the same name, and month and day of birth - they also share the same husband.
Lynas row: Fuziah unfazed by hostile PAS MP

Lynas row: Fuziah unfazed by hostile PAS MP

The Kuantan MP said a PAS MP's criticism against her anti-Lynas campaign does not represent the stand of the latter's party.
Amendment to postal votes to be tabled in October

Amendment to postal votes to be tabled in October

UPDATED 4.15PM This is in response to allegations of vote-rigging using postal votes says Election Commission, which adds the amendment is being drafted.
Khir Toyo: I'll assist BN if the three plotters shut up

Khir Toyo: I'll assist BN if the three plotters shut up

NONE He will help BN to recapture Selangor if the three ministers who want to see him jailed for corruption 'shut up'.
'Gerakan, MCA would give CM's post on a silver platter'

'Gerakan, MCA would give CM's post on a silver platter'

DAP Youth vice-chief Ng Wei Aik says Umno’s intentions are clear - they do want the chief minister’s post after all.
EC chief: More woes with biometrics than indelible ink

EC chief: More woes with biometrics than indelible ink

UPDATED 3.10PM Abdul Aziz Yusof says while the biometric is the 'perfect system', loopholes exist in practice.
Study: Utusan gave widest coverage to Bersih

Study: Utusan gave widest coverage to Bersih

But 94% of its published articles put Bersih 2.0 in negative light, a study by media watchdog CIJ shows.
Company fined RM300,000 for 'Upin & Ipin' piracy

Company fined RM300,000 for 'Upin & Ipin' piracy

A clothing wholesale company is fined for possession of 150 infringing copies of the cartoon characters without permission.
Defence casts doubts on forensic lab

Defence casts doubts on forensic lab

UPDATED 6.25PM SODOMY II Its lab practices and procedures were called into question as was its accreditation.

 

MB's panel concludes hearing on church 'raid'

MB's panel concludes hearing on church 'raid'

NONE UPDATED 6.10PM Two of the 12 Muslims at dinner in PJ church compound met with the S'gor MB this afternoon.
Postal votes to be extended to all M'sians overseas

Postal votes to be extended to all M'sians overseas

NONE UPDATED 2.50PM EC chief Abdul Aziz Yusof says this will hopefully happen in the next GE. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Business tycoon: Koh lied on Penang Hill project

Business tycoon: Koh lied on Penang Hill project

tan kok ping Tan Kok Ping says it is not true the Penang Hill project was called off due to unfavourable EIA reports.
Singapore to elect president in test for ruling party

Singapore to elect president in test for ruling party

About 2.27 million voters will choose between four presidential candidates, who all bear the surname Tan but are not related.
'Social media moves people to choose sides'

'Social media moves people to choose sides'

The word 'Bersih' was not trending (most popular topic) on Twitter on July 9 but the words 'Yellow' and 'Kotor' were, observes Tricia Yeoh.
Jobs resigns as Apple chief after medical leave

Jobs resigns as Apple chief after medical leave

Jobs, 56, remains as Apple’s chairman. His role as chief executive would be taken over by chief operating officer Tim Cook, says Apple.
Defer Orang Asli land law amendment, urge groups

Defer Orang Asli land law amendment, urge groups

Suhakam and the Bar Council urge the government to fully consult native communities before finalising any new policies and laws.
Chegubard defends RM24mil ring claims

Chegubard defends RM24mil ring claims

NONE Former PKR leader Badrul Hisham stands by his allegation that the ring was brought into the country for Rosmah.
Harussani, Utusan view M'sia through 2R lenses

Harussani, Utusan view M'sia through 2R lenses

FREE VOXPOP 'Their vision is myopic and poisonous - myopic because they can't see beyond their own skin colour, poisonous because their message is full of bigotry.'
'Syed Hamid turned Chua from hero to zero in 24hrs'

'Syed Hamid turned Chua from hero to zero in 24hrs'

NONE MCA president had pronounceed that the gov't had reviewed its earlier plans, but Syed Hamid Albar contradicts him.
A battle of wits between Yusof and Wells

A battle of wits between Yusof and Wells

FREE VOXPOP 'Obviously prosecutor Yusof was trying to play the fishing game and was doing his best to catch Wells on a wrong footing.'
Halt '6P' registration of refugees immediately

Halt '6P' registration of refugees immediately

irene fernandez 01 COMMENT They're NOT migrant workers and thus should be treated under a different framework, says Tenaganita chief.
Christian bashing: 'Semua' okay, Hisham?

Christian bashing: 'Semua' okay, Hisham?

FREE YOURSAY 'The home minister is only awake when things are published that are detrimental to one class of people and a certain religion.'
Foreign expert: Faulty DNA samples unacceptable

Foreign expert: Faulty DNA samples unacceptable

brian mcdonald LIVE REPORTS UPDATED 3.03PM Accepting compromised samples goes against fundamental lab practice, he says.

National Raya open house in Anwar's constituency

National Raya open house in Anwar's constituency

The Aidilfitri Malaysian Open House is to be held in Permatang Pauh on Sept 11, says Information Minister Rais Yatim.
KJ: Polls panel won't look only into Bersih demands

KJ: Polls panel won't look only into Bersih demands

NONE The parliamentary select committee will not likely be solely tied to demands made by the coalition, says Umno Youth head.
Wan Ahmad, remember who pays your salary

Wan Ahmad, remember who pays your salary

FREE YOURSAY 'Thank you, John Malott, for a thorough demolition of the contrived lame excuses of the EC for not being a fair referee.'