Archive - 9 January 2012

Najib: Court ruling clears gov't of baseless charges

Najib: Court ruling clears gov't of baseless charges

Verdict proves that our Judiciary is an independent institution, where neither politics nor politicians have any influence, says the PM.
Mahathir: No conspiracy in Sodomy II decision

Mahathir: No conspiracy in Sodomy II decision

The former prime minister is surprised by the verdict and says this proves the government does not interfere with the Judiciary.
KJ: Verdict won't affect Umno's GE performance

KJ: Verdict won't affect Umno's GE performance

The Rembau MP says the party is confident in the transformation programme spearheaded by the prime minister.
Sodomy II: Tainted judiciary curse of Malaysia

Sodomy II: Tainted judiciary curse of Malaysia

As many earlier high profile trials have shown.
Ominous implications of freeing Anwar

Ominous implications of freeing Anwar

Report lodged against portal for insulting Lajim

Report lodged against portal for insulting Lajim

Beaufort Umno lodged a police report today urging investigation against a web portal which it claimed had insulted the division chief Lajim Ukin, who is Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister.
Pro-Saiful rally fizzles out

Pro-Saiful rally fizzles out

Only about 50 out of the 5,000 pledged supporters came to back the Saiful rally at the FT Mosque near the Jalan Duta court complex today.

 

Isa: Settlers now realise Felda GV listing is good

Isa: Settlers now realise Felda GV listing is good

Isa Samad says that initially, most settlers were confused following agitation by parties who wanted to derail the listing effort.
Anwar's acquittal makes top news worldwide

Anwar's acquittal makes top news worldwide

Leading news organisations featured the sodomy trial verdict high in their world news section.
Adam Adli suspended for three semesters

Adam Adli suspended for three semesters

NONE UPDATED 7.08PM UPSI says the 'flag-lowering' incident has sullied the institution's good name. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PSC to study barcode on ballot papers proposal

PSC to study barcode on ballot papers proposal

PSC chairperson Dr Maximus Ongkili says the system would enable authorities to monitor the handing out of ballot papers and to trace any irregularities.
Bar Council: Verdict in accord with evidence

Bar Council: Verdict in accord with evidence

The Bar Council points out four questionable areas of the Sodomy II trial that could have led to Anwar Ibrahim's acquittal.
Sodomy II over but the war continues

Sodomy II over but the war continues

Najib arrives home from South Africa

Najib arrives home from South Africa

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak arrived home today from a two-day working visit to South Africa.
Seeing through the shadow play

Seeing through the shadow play

charles santiago mp speaks Is Anwar Ibrahim’s acquittal of the sodomy charge merely a ploy by PM Najib Razak to regain the people’s trust?
Acquittal: Why and what happens next

Acquittal: Why and what happens next

Guan Eng expects GE in June or September

Guan Eng expects GE in June or September

NONE UPDATED 5.53PM Unlike those who expect polls following the sodomy verdict, he feels it will be held later.
Anwar's acquittal and the 901 rally

Anwar's acquittal and the 901 rally

The court has made its verdict, it is time to move on.
Ex-ministry deputy sec-gen fined RM3,000 for khalwat

Ex-ministry deputy sec-gen fined RM3,000 for khalwat

Foirmer Youth and Sports Ministry deputy secretary-general (strategic) Salim Parlan was today fined RM3,000 or five months jail by the Syariah Lower Court in George Town, for committing ‘khalwat’ (being in close proximity) at a hotel in Batu Ferringhi, last April.
Jubilant Anwar supporters celebrate verdict

Jubilant Anwar supporters celebrate verdict

Heavy police presence and explosions don't deter them from celebrating Anwar's victory in the long-running trial. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Ummi Hafilda wants Azmin to return to family

Ummi Hafilda wants Azmin to return to family

NONE Ummi Hafilda Ali expresses disappointment with Azmin for his deviation, and not paying his own mother a visit during Hari Raya.
'Pakatan must apologise for spurious claims'

'Pakatan must apologise for spurious claims'

Both the judiciary and government have been maligned in relation to Sodomy II, says Gerakan, in demanding the apology to the public.
Sodomy case a bid to thwart attempts to change gov't?

Sodomy case a bid to thwart attempts to change gov't?

COMMENT BN’s borrowed time from Saiful’s posterior opening of the alimentary canal is over now.
Prosecution to study verdict before deciding to appeal

Prosecution to study verdict before deciding to appeal

Outgoing solicitor-general II Mohd Yusof Zainal Abiden says the prosecution will discuss the judgment before deciding on next move.

 

Can Anwar now lead Malaysia?

Can Anwar now lead Malaysia?

A food shop owner says that while he may have doubts about Anwar's character, he believes in his leadership abilities.
RPK's accusations: What's the motive?

RPK's accusations: What's the motive?

BN MP: Najib's approval rating set to soar

BN MP: Najib's approval rating set to soar

NONE Anwar’s acquittal proves that the courts are fair and this will work in favour of Najib, says MP Abdul Rahman Dahlan.
Anwar's acquittal brings hope for a better M'sia

Anwar's acquittal brings hope for a better M'sia

BN government not cruel, says Pahang MB

BN government not cruel, says Pahang MB

Pahang Menteri Besar Adnan Yaakob says lying is not the government way as the people will eventually know about it.
AELB keen for public consultation on Lynas

AELB keen for public consultation on Lynas

MB to meet Sultan on Friday over Hasan's post

MB to meet Sultan on Friday over Hasan's post

UPDATED 6.50PM The state legal advisor says that royal consent is only needed for the appointment, and not the sacking, of an exco member.
Anwar 'surprised', but says judiciary still flawed

Anwar 'surprised', but says judiciary still flawed

SODOMY II Trial judge showed 'some courage' and was allowed to act 'slightly independently' - but the Judiciary still needs reform, says Pakatan leader.
Anwar ruling shows courts are free, says Rais

Anwar ruling shows courts are free, says Rais

UPDATED 5.50PM The surprise acquittal of Anwar in the sodomy trial proves Malaysia's courts are free of manipulation, says info minister.
Hasan Ali, according to me

Hasan Ali, according to me

COMMENT Political power depends on economic and intellectual power... and Malaysians have matured faster than expected.

 

Unprecedented live coverage from the cops

Unprecedented live coverage from the cops

NONE Police provide live coverage on the '901 free Anwar' rally this morning on its Twitter account, to counter public criticism.

 

KL court blasts: Cops suspect homemade bombs

KL court blasts: Cops suspect homemade bombs

NONE UPDATED 2.37PM After the explosive verdict, three blasts damage vehicles and injure at least two. [VIDEO INSIDE]  
'Anwar, stay the course to the very end'

'Anwar, stay the course to the very end'

FREE VOXPOP ‘Just on grit and determination and unwavering strength, Anwar wins the right to become PM.’
Saiful hopes prosecution will appeal

Saiful hopes prosecution will appeal

NONE UPDATED 5PM SODOMY II The complainant Saiful maintains he deserves justice 'to the highest judicial authority'.

RPK has reached breaking point

RPK has reached breaking point

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘RPK alleges Selangor is giving legal work to Pakatan-linked lawyers. Is this all he can come up with?'
I'm finally vindicated, says Anwar

I'm finally vindicated, says Anwar

NONE UPDATED 1.45PM 'I'm finally vindicated, after the smearing of my character.'
Pakatan nicely poised at critical juncture

Pakatan nicely poised at critical juncture

Pakatan is poised to lead as never before.
Comedy of sorts in courtroom

Comedy of sorts in courtroom

high court mahkamah jalan duta UPDATED 5.20PM Poor preparations, including a broken bench in the courtroom, have left the police looking foolish.
Who can be Anwar's successor?

Who can be Anwar's successor?

The opposition leader says his role as the glue that used to hold Pakatan together is ‘not really that critical any more’.
Hasan sacking: A victory for order over disorder

Hasan sacking: A victory for order over disorder

FREE YOURSAY ‘Pretending to work to uplift Islam, his struggle has been to undermine the real warriors of Islam.’
You can cage me, but not my spirit

You can cage me, but not my spirit

NONE SODOMY II Despite staring at the prospect of a lengthy jail term, Anwar says even a prison won't break his quest for reforms.
Sodomy II verdict: Anwar NOT guilty!

Sodomy II verdict: Anwar NOT guilty!

LIVE REPORTS The judge says the court cannot accept the DNA evidence 100 percent. [VIDEO & PHOTOS INSIDE]
Anwar's last supper: Thousands throng KL

Anwar's last supper: Thousands throng KL

NONE 5,000 supporters flood Kampung Baru to listen to Anwar's 'last words' before today's verdict. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Hasan: I was sacked because of Anwar

Hasan: I was sacked because of Anwar

UPDATED 1.19AM The embattled Selangor exco feels no remorse, and maintains he will continue to fight for religion, race and royalty.