Archive - 6 October 2011

The Land Public Transport Commission (Spad) said the realignment of the MRT track at Jalan Damansara had nothing to do with a VIP's house.

PARLIAMENT NGO was allowed to use aircraft, a C130 Hercules transport plane and military personnel for Somalia mission, Wisma Putra says.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Royal Malaysian Police has been directed to monitor all 125 Restricted Residence Act (RRA) detainees released today.

Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties in Perak have reached an understanding that they will respect the decision on selection of the coalition's candidates for the next general election, Menteri Besar and state BN chairman Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said today. 

A witness told the High Court Kuala Lumpur today that the Finance Ministry had recommended that the acquisition of land for the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) project by made by repossessing the site because it was cheaper than buying it.

This was the question posed by MCA's Youth chief in the fallout following the DAP sec-gen’s gaffe over Johor.

UPDATED 7PM Rais Yatim confirmed today that an official complaint was lodged against a judge for plagiarism in 2000.

The High Court in Shah Alam today set Dec 1 to hear and decide whether Teoh Beng Hock’s family can proceed with their application for a review of the open verdict delivered by the coroner’s court in the inquest into the political aide’s death.

'If they want to ban, they have the power. They can ban. They could ban all of it,' says the veteran Umno MP.

UPDATED 7.20PM SODOMY II This million-dollar question may have been answered when Dutch specialist Dr Thomas Hoogland testified in camera.

UPDATED 5.35PM The Selangor Islamic affairs exco member ticked off the media for using the word 'raid'.

PARLIAMENT Independent MP Ibrahim Ali (Pasir Mas) says he felt drowsy after having taken cough mixture as he was unwell.

The AG has agreed to postpone a possible charge against the ex-MAS chairperson until the civil suits against him are disposed of.

PARLIAMENT Maximus Johnity Ongkili cannot unilaterally decide that Bersih cannot address the PSC on electoral reforms, says Pakatan Rakyat.

It wants the police to take action on those who threw smoke bombs into a defunct maternity centre.

The fracas that broke out two weeks ago at the PAS deputy chief's ceramah which saw several persons injured may repeat itself.

The system, especially power sharing, had proven to be the best solution for a multi-racial country like Malaysia, he says.

The following is a collection of his quotes on technology and life:

OBITUARY Born to a Syrian father and an American mother, he was given away for adoption a week after birth.

The families of three youths gunned down by the police want the authorities to charge the culprits. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The Restricted Residence Act repeal was the result of a study called by Hishammuddin, says Home Ministry sec-gen.

The Penang CM urges Rais to stop his ‘dangerous game’ by denying that he (Lim) had also spoken in the language at a private function in Penang.

These include University and University Colleges Act, Communications and Multimedia Act and death penalty, says AG Abdul Gani Patail.

Lecturer Ariffin Omar says the lack of cultural and political freedom have led to the nation's intellectual development stagnating.

According to its public relations officer, this is because the memorandum submitted by PAS Youth has been proven untrue.

UPDATED 1.40PM PARLIAMENT None of the 25 cases of serial acid attacks that took place in the Klang Valley this year have been solved.

UPDATED 2.30PM PARLIAMENT 226 tear smoke canisters and 36 tear smoke grenades were launched against the Bersih rally participants.

The ex-Perlis mufti attributed the lack of intellectual development in the Malay community to imposition of 'restrictions by authorities'.

ANALYSIS In the bid to get a slice of the civil service vote bank, Pakatan may end up doing exactly what it criticises the BN of doing.

It insists the populist measures are in line with Pakatan policy, and there will be enough funds to meet the expenditure.

LIVE REPORTS Dr Hoogland says Anwar has three problems: nerve damage, stenosis, and damage to the joint.

UPDATED 2.05PM Premier Najib and his wife Rosmah will therefore need not testify at Anwar's Sodomy II trial.

It could not give a clear indication if it will do away with the contentious National Higher Education Fund Corporation.

FREE VOXPOP 'Nobody can give an accurate answer to the mystery. I suppose only the ‘ring' itself knows the truth.'

ANALYSIS Analysts believe the move reassures PAS supporters of its credibility, helping to curb an ebb in Malay support.

 

FREE YOURSAY 'For all we know, these girls are probably from good families, even if misguided in their political affiliation.'

FREE VOXPOP 'Taking disciplinary action against someone following orders won't do. The top brass must be held accountable for the fracas.'

UPDATED 11.35AM Computer giant Apple Inc announces that its iconic co-founder Steve Jobs has passed away today.

A police officer accused of using excessive force will not be charged due to a lack of witnesses. [VIDEO INSIDE]