Archive - 4 January 2012

'Utusan does provide space for Pakatan'

'Utusan does provide space for Pakatan'

'News on Nik Aziz, Abdul Hadi Awang, Hasan Ali and DAP and PKR leaders, it's all there,' says senior editor Zaini Hassan.
Street demos won't change court decision: Hisham

Street demos won't change court decision: Hisham

Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said any street demonstration will not influence the decision of the court.
Three consultation sessions for UUCA amendment

Three consultation sessions for UUCA amendment

The Act's Amendment Committee says the sessions will be held in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 7, Kuching (Jan 9) and Kota Kinabalu (Jan 11).
Have confidence in us, EC tells Pakatan

Have confidence in us, EC tells Pakatan

Wan Ahmad Wan Omar was asked to comment on the statement by PAS president that indelible ink does not guarantee a transparent elections.
S'gor MB claims sabotage in rubbish collection

S'gor MB claims sabotage in rubbish collection

Khalid Ibrahim believes it is a well-coordinated effort by certain parties and added that the state has sufficient evidence of such acts.
PKR to go ahead with protest despite pressure

PKR to go ahead with protest despite pressure

PKR will go ahead with its '901 Free Anwar Campaign' although no application for a police permit has been made by the organisers.
Koh: Gov't to address concerns of Christians

Koh: Gov't to address concerns of Christians

The minister in the PM's Department says that these issues were decided by the cabinet in a meeting held this morning.
Non-Muslim affairs ministry sought at PM-Christians meet

Non-Muslim affairs ministry sought at PM-Christians meet

Leaders of churches in peninsular, Sabah and Sarawak air frustrations faced by Christians during luncheon with Najib.

 

Pakatan even stronger if I am jailed, says Anwar

Pakatan even stronger if I am jailed, says Anwar

NONE Anwar believes the opposition can be strengthened if a court rules against him in the sodomy II trial on Monday.
FRU officer: 'Fire at rioters' order near Tung Shin

FRU officer: 'Fire at rioters' order near Tung Shin

UPDATED 7.45PM BERSIH INQUIRY The order was repeated even after the Tung Shin Hospital signage was pointed out to his superior.
Come join us in toppling BN, Yong invites Lajim

Come join us in toppling BN, Yong invites Lajim

UPDATED 9.05PM Sabah Progressive Party willing to work with the deputy minister, following rumours he is going to walk away from Umno.

 

 

The continuing dilemma of Tamil schools  in 1Malaysia

The continuing dilemma of Tamil schools in 1Malaysia

Peninsula's first orang asli blockade on 'land grab'

Peninsula's first orang asli blockade on 'land grab'

Some 300 members of the Temiar community put up two blockades in Gua Musang, Kelantan, to stop logging activities on their ancestral land.
Cops mount 'anti-riot' blitz on Anwar 901 rally

Cops mount 'anti-riot' blitz on Anwar 901 rally

Police resort to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube in campaign against the planned Anwar verdict rally on Jan 9.
GPMS hits out at parties exploiting students

GPMS hits out at parties exploiting students

The Malay students group criticised political parties which make use of undergraduates to champion their cause through illegal gathering.
Muhyiddin: Peace is a liability for PKR

Muhyiddin: Peace is a liability for PKR

The opposition party wants to create a chaotic situation by inciting public anger and hatred with its '901 Free Anwar Campaign', says the DPM.
Najib hosts S'pore PM for retreat

Najib hosts S'pore PM for retreat

PM will host the working visit of Lee Hsien Loong in conjunction with the Malaysia-Singapore leaders' retreat in Putrajaya tomorrow.
Petaling Street MRT will bring long term rewards

Petaling Street MRT will bring long term rewards

Penang NGOs leave CM puzzled

Penang NGOs leave CM puzzled

Lim Guan Eng ponders on why they take apart state government policies after appearing to understand the issues.
Police have a good case against NFC, says PKR

Police have a good case against NFC, says PKR

UPDATED 6.55PM That's the impression of strategy director Rafizi Ramli after spending two hours with them. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Would an Anwar-bereft Pakatan be viable?

Would an Anwar-bereft Pakatan be viable?

hadi awang, anwar, kit siang, pakatan COMMENT Pakatan has gelled into a viable entity in a short time - and not just from mutual hatred of BN's misdeeds.
Police go online, countering UPSI abuse allegations

Police go online, countering UPSI abuse allegations

Four videos have been uploaded on YouTube by police to rubbish claims they roughed up Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris students last Sunday.
New Kulim district officer reverses liquor ban

New Kulim district officer reverses liquor ban

A meeting will be called to review the matter as soon as possible, and to come up with a new policy, says the district officer.
Tear gas fired into Tung Shin under 'chaotic conditions'

Tear gas fired into Tung Shin under 'chaotic conditions'

tung shin UPDATED 5.55PM BERSIH INQUIRY Police tried to disperse crowd with tear gas and smoke bombs 'fired under chaotic situations'.
Sodomy verdict will test political landscape

Sodomy verdict will test political landscape

ANALYSIS When the High Court in Kuala Lumpur delivers its verdict on Monday, the ruling will mark the beginning of a new political era.
'Charge NFC boss with trying to bribe police, MACC'

'Charge NFC boss with trying to bribe police, MACC'

NONE UPDATED 2.30PM PKR says it has ascertained that the RM1.75mil Mohamad Salleh Ismail paid out was to bribe police.
S'pore to slash ministers' million-dollar pay

S'pore to slash ministers' million-dollar pay

Singapore will slash its top politicians' multimillion-dollar salaries by at least a third but its ministers will stay among the best paid in the world.
When Auntie Bersih meets Wanita Umno...

When Auntie Bersih meets Wanita Umno...

NONE Sparks fly as the two womens' groups cross paths outside the Dang Wangi police station in KL. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Penang names journalist among 48 new councillors

Penang names journalist among 48 new councillors

Outspoken social activist Lim Mah Hui has also been retained as councillor despite publicly opposing the controversial sPICE project.
Suhakam panel little clearer after Tung Shin site visit

Suhakam panel little clearer after Tung Shin site visit

NONE Suhakam panel inquiring human rights violations at the Bersih rally inspects Tung Shin Hospital grounds again. [VIDEO INSIDE]
KLIA2 cost hike: Call for heads to roll

KLIA2 cost hike: Call for heads to roll

NONE UPDATED 12.40PM Senior officers of MAHB did not disclose crucial project site information, claims Tony Pua.
DAP disciplinary panel to probe tailoring contract

DAP disciplinary panel to probe tailoring contract

UPDATED 2.15PM Nga Kor Ming is accused of having ordered the Ipoh City Council to award a tailoring job to a firm partly owned by his wife.
Ignore RPK, he has gone to the dark side'

Ignore RPK, he has gone to the dark side'

FREE YOURSAY 'I pity all those who back him. Worse still are those insiders who provided confidential info in the past.'
In response to Raja Petra's interview

In response to Raja Petra's interview

raja petra COMMENT People who feel disappointed or angry about the 'betrayal' should apply some common sense to what they read.

 

Principles beat personalities

Principles beat personalities

What it takes to win political freedom.
A 'fake defender' of the religion

A 'fake defender' of the religion

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Ibrahim Ali, just admit you only want to target non-Muslims and non-Malays, whether the issues are true or lies.'
MCLM's edifice crumbles under mercurial leader

MCLM's edifice crumbles under mercurial leader

FREE YOURSAY 'Given that MCLM is now in limbo, my suggestion is for all of you to focus and get behind Anwar - warts and all.'
Another 'annus horribilis' for Taib

Another 'annus horribilis' for Taib

NONE The year promises more humiliation for the Sarawak chief minister, to rival any among his three decades in charge.
Arrest Taib call: Interpol passes the buck

Arrest Taib call: Interpol passes the buck

NONE 'Should you wish to trigger criminal proceedings ... you are kindly advised to contact the national police and/or judiciary.'
Taib withdraws suit after out-of-court settlement

Taib withdraws suit after out-of-court settlement

taib mahmud and malaysiakini The Sarawak CM withdraws his defamation suit against Malaysiakini after reaching a settlement with the website. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Perkasa 'cakap tak serupa bikin'

Perkasa 'cakap tak serupa bikin'

FREE YOURSAY 'Didn't Perkasa just hold a street demonstration not too long ago? In English, there is a word called ‘hypocrite'.'
'It's not about Anwar, it's about injustice'

'It's not about Anwar, it's about injustice'

FREE YOURSAY 'This is about the way the government is treating the ordinary people - with disdain and arrogance.'