Archive - 22 September 2011

KJ: New security laws must not violate rights

KJ: New security laws must not violate rights

'It can not be catch all... it must spell out terrorist related activities, subversive activities that are prejudicial to national security.'
AG withdraws bid for revision of TBH inquest verdict

AG withdraws bid for revision of TBH inquest verdict

The Attorney General’s Chambers today withdrew its application for a revision of the open verdict made by the Coroner’s Court in the inquest into the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock in July 2009.
Victim contacted in-law on night of Banting murders

Victim contacted in-law on night of Banting murders

An in-law of one of the victims in the murder of cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya told the High Court in Shah Alam today that the victim had contacted him on the night he was alleged to have been murdered.
Perak gov't not involved in hosting Miss Bikini pageant

Perak gov't not involved in hosting Miss Bikini pageant

full moon party miss bikini contest It denies it is involved in organising Miss Bikini World Hawaii at Pangkor Island Beach Resort scheduled for Oct 7-8.
HKL denies practising racial discrimination

HKL denies practising racial discrimination

The Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) has denied practising discrimination against graduates, who are seeking practical training opportunities, on the basis of the race.
EC drops 50 dubious names and 2 foreigners

EC drops 50 dubious names and 2 foreigners

The decision comes after the EC held a hearing on the objections raised by Selangor PAS on Monday.
Immigration denies easy citizenship claim

Immigration denies easy citizenship claim

The Immigration Department says the process of obtaining permanent residency, let alone citizenship, is subject to strict requirements.
Don't make baseless statements, says deputy IGP

Don't make baseless statements, says deputy IGP

Deputy inspector-general of police (IGP) Khalid Abu Bakar today advised PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu’s son, Ahmad Saiful Islam, to refrain from making baseless statements against the police.
Religious stand-off over deceased man

Religious stand-off over deceased man

Confusion scuttles a funeral service as family members and NS religious department officials lay conflicting claims over the body of Lawrence Selvanathan.
Azizan insists he's fit to remain Kedah MB

Azizan insists he's fit to remain Kedah MB

Azizan Abdul Razak today insisted that he was fit to remain as the Kedah menteri besar and there was no necessity to replace him.
Zambry: Cops will handle palace 'invasion' rumours

Zambry: Cops will handle palace 'invasion' rumours

The police will take the necessary action in connection with rumours that a group of people claiming to be of Perak of will be ‘invading’ Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar on Sunday, said Perak Menteri Besar Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
Somali PM sends condolences to Noramfaizul's family

Somali PM sends condolences to Noramfaizul's family

Somalia’s Prime Minister Dr Abdiweli Mohamed Ali today conveyed his and his country’s condolences to Malaysia and the family of BernamaTV cameraperson Noramfaizul Mohd Nor who was killed while participating in a Malaysian humanitarian aid mission in Mogadishu early this month.
Muhyiddin: PSC given six-month deadline

Muhyiddin: PSC given six-month deadline

UPDATED 7.50PM Names of the five BN MPs for the parliamentary select committee have been submitted to the speaker, says the DPM.
Retract threat against K'tan over hudud, Mahathir told

Retract threat against K'tan over hudud, Mahathir told

Recounting Mahathir’s opposition to hudud during his premiership, PAS says the onus is on him to retract his threats against K'tan over the matter.
DPM: Malaysia not yet ready for hudud

DPM: Malaysia not yet ready for hudud

UPDATED 8.30PM While Umno in principle agrees with hudud law, multiracial Malaysia is still not ready for its implementation, said Muhyiddin Yassin.

 

 

Palestinians must register their claim for statehood

Palestinians must register their claim for statehood

 
Stop flashing your wealth, Mahathir tells BN leaders

Stop flashing your wealth, Mahathir tells BN leaders

mahathir selangor umno retreat UPDATED 6.10PM Or the BN no longer struggles to form the government but to reap personal benefits, says ex-PM.
Sultans to attend congress of state religious councils

Sultans to attend congress of state religious councils

Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan, Sultan of Kedah Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail and the Raja Muda of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah are among those who have confirmed will be attending the two-day Congress of State Islamic Religious Councils on Sept 26.  
Dr M: Gov't should let Mat Sabu run his mouth off

Dr M: Gov't should let Mat Sabu run his mouth off

mahathir mohamad 07 The government should not have charged Mat Sabu because he has in fact done BN a favour, says Mahathir.
Stop the malicious prosecution of Mat Sabu

Stop the malicious prosecution of Mat Sabu

NONE If Malaysia is to make progress towards a more democratic society, it is equally important to end the abuses of power.
S'gor Pakatan wraps up seat talks for 13th GE

S'gor Pakatan wraps up seat talks for 13th GE

NONE PKR will thus contest in 21 state seats, PAS, 20, and DAP, 15, deputy Selangor PAS commissioner Khalid Samad announces.
Can separation of powers in M'sia become reality?

Can separation of powers in M'sia become reality?

Sale of islands unfair to Sabahans, says PAS

Sale of islands unfair to Sabahans, says PAS

Sabah PAS Youth slams state government for selling the interests of Sabahans with its hands-off approach to the sale of three islands.
Suhakam seeks power to solve NCR land issues

Suhakam seeks power to solve NCR land issues

Commissioner Detta Samen says it would be ideal if Suhakam had the power to bring certain issues to court.
Special panel to probe Penang Hill car park issue

Special panel to probe Penang Hill car park issue

State will set up a special committee to investigate controversial multi-storey Penang Hill car park, says Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Court rejects AG's bid to stay leave obtained by MP

Court rejects AG's bid to stay leave obtained by MP

It rejects the AG's Chamber's application to stay a ruling granting Sungai Siput MP leave to challenge the rejection of his application for funds.
Anwar backs hudud in Kelantan

Anwar backs hudud in Kelantan

He says hudud is fair and will not apply to non-Muslims, but stressed that his opinions do not represent Pakatan.
Nazri thumbs up to Jln Sultan alternative plan

Nazri thumbs up to Jln Sultan alternative plan

UPDATED 4.25PM Minister to raise the matter with Prasarana following meeting with the Save Jalan Petaling and Jalan Sultan Action Committee.

 

Rashid registered dubious voters, says ex-Mafrel chief

Rashid registered dubious voters, says ex-Mafrel chief

NONE Malek Hussin says the ex-EC chief admitted registering foreigners with dubious ICs, not issuing fake documents.
'Fair to seek dropping of illegal assembly charges'

'Fair to seek dropping of illegal assembly charges'

UPDATED 2.40PM Calls for charges against those on trial for illegal assembly to be dropped a 'fair request', says Nazri.
Political winds force M'sian democratic reforms

Political winds force M'sian democratic reforms

ANALYSIS Najib Abdul Razak’s vow to move away from Malaysia’s authoritarian past is an acknowledgement of growing pressure for real democracy.
Stop clearing at Belum Temengor Forest Reserve

Stop clearing at Belum Temengor Forest Reserve

PM's charity move in Penang seen as a 'hijack'

PM's charity move in Penang seen as a 'hijack'

Many see Najib's role in cycling event to raise funds for Chinese schools as a move to win back Chinese votes.
Kita roadshow for Najib's 'save democracy' reforms

Kita roadshow for Najib's 'save democracy' reforms

NONE Despite criticisms Kita suffers from a deficit of democracy, the party seeks support for Najib's reforms.
McDonald: Anwar's case the only one such in the world

McDonald: Anwar's case the only one such in the world

NONE SODOMY II UPDATED 4.40PM He says it is extremely rare for one to find sperm after 113 hours in the rectum.
British lord urges probe into House of Taib

British lord urges probe into House of Taib

NONE Sarawak CM faces further international scrutiny into his fortune, with the House of Lords coming into the picture now.

 

PM: Branding vital in both business and politics

PM: Branding vital in both business and politics

Quoting from the popular business book ‘Blue Ocean Strategy’, Najib asks entrepreneurs to explore brand new areas.
Court strikes out RM218mil suit against BN

Court strikes out RM218mil suit against BN

This is because the case was filed six years after the dispute over non-payment for election materials, rules the High Court in Kuala Lumpur.
Next Thursday fixed to hear Najib-Rosmah's bid

Next Thursday fixed to hear Najib-Rosmah's bid

najib and rosmah UPDATED 3.55PM The couple are applying to set aside subpoenas compelling them to appear as witnesses.
Mat Sabu gains international support

Mat Sabu gains international support

An international NGO promoting free speech has expressed concern over the use of law to silence PAS deputy chief Mohammad Sabu.

Heed Najib, drop illegal assembly charges, AG told

Heed Najib, drop illegal assembly charges, AG told

UPDATED 11.50AM This is in light of the Malaysia Day pronouncement by the PM last week, says PJ Utara MP Tony Pua.
Australia's boat people deal founders in parliament

Australia's boat people deal founders in parliament

The Australian parliament today looks set to vote down Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s deal with Malaysia over boat people.
Vote PKR for strong Penang voice, Malays told

Vote PKR for strong Penang voice, Malays told

NONE 'PKR has to capture Umno seats, and not hand them over to DAP to field Malay candidates, as recently suggested.'
Not being 'involved' won't absolve ex-CJ

Not being 'involved' won't absolve ex-CJ

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Zaki, it is easy to say you didn't appoint the panel. But this did not absolve you from the judicial mess.'
Tussle for Johor MB begins

Tussle for Johor MB begins

khaled nordin Some speculate that the incumbent state MB will be replaced by Mohd Khaled Nordin after the next general election.
Bkt Kepong: Can the dead testify in court?

Bkt Kepong: Can the dead testify in court?

mat indera 060911 FREE YOURSAY 'If history cannot be debated openly, then it is not history but propaganda.'
Expert: Credibility of the DNA sample at stake

Expert: Credibility of the DNA sample at stake

LIVE REPORTS Degradation is an issue, as the semen was 'for 56 hours in rectum, 48 hours outside, and yet you find the pristine nature of the findings'.
PM, show you're not afraid to face Anwar

PM, show you're not afraid to face Anwar

FREE YOURSAY 'If the PM and his wife had no involvement in planning this whole debacle, they should come to court to clear the air.'
The difference between Pak Lah and Najib

The difference between Pak Lah and Najib

FREE VOXPOP 'Pak Lah was sincere about reforms but lacked the willpower to follow through, whereas Najib is never sincere about reforms, let alone following through.'
Najib's gaping void between illusion and reality

Najib's gaping void between illusion and reality

COMMENT After announcing a liberal agenda, to charge Mat Sabu with creating public mischief is like re-arresting a prisoner on furlough.