Archive - 10 January 2012

Cones and explosive materials do not belong to police

Cones and explosive materials do not belong to police

Kuala Lumpur CID Department Head Ku Chin Wah says the cones found at the Jalan Duta Court Complex yesterday are bigger and of a different make and colour.

No double seats in DAP, says Karpal

No double seats in DAP, says Karpal

DAP's candidates will contest for only one seat each in the next general election, said its chairman Karpal Singh.
Sodomy II: Saiful cannot compel prosecution to appeal

Sodomy II: Saiful cannot compel prosecution to appeal

Though Saiful Bukhari Azlan says he's the victim, it was said to be a ‘crime against the state', and therefore, any appeal rests with the AG's Chambers.
Bombs detonated by timers, say police

Bombs detonated by timers, say police

UPDATED 7.20PM KL police chief Mohmad Salleh says the police were awaiting verification to determine the type and class of explosives used.
National CNY open house in Sitiawan on Jan 28

National CNY open house in Sitiawan on Jan 28

The national-level Chinese New Year open house is to be held at Padang Astaka in Sitiawan, Perak, on Jan 28, MCA secretary-general Kong Cho Ha said today.
Najib may call early polls to stem party dissension

Najib may call early polls to stem party dissension

'The focus is not so much on Anwar now but on Najib. He has to move on and keep Umno loyal to him,' says a party official.
Bone samples too brittle to test, pathologist tells court

Bone samples too brittle to test, pathologist tells court

A forensic pathologist told the High Court hearing the case of the murders of cosmetics millionairess Sosilawati Lawiya and three others  today that she could not make a conclusion on the bone samples that were given to her for analysis because they were brittle.
Arabic is not tied to a particular religion

Arabic is not tied to a particular religion

Schools must not oppress religion and language

Schools must not oppress religion and language

I'm ready to forgive, says Anwar in Mumbai

I'm ready to forgive, says Anwar in Mumbai

Fresh from his acquittal, the opposition leader is visiting Rajmohan Gandhi, grandson of India’s independence icon Mohandas Gandhi.
Not yet a triumph for the justice system

Not yet a triumph for the justice system

NONE COMMENT Anwar’s acquittal may be a victory for justice, but not yet a triumph for the justice system.

 

Change the country, one MP at a time

Change the country, one MP at a time

RPK's 'law firm' claims are libellous, says MBPJ

RPK's 'law firm' claims are libellous, says MBPJ

Dismissing Raja Petra’s claims, it also clears councillors Derek Fernandez and Latheefa Koya, among others named.
EC won't impose health criteria for candidacy in polls

EC won't impose health criteria for candidacy in polls

The Election Commission (EC) will not impose health criteria for candidacy in the 13th general election, said its deputy chairperson, Wan Ahmad Wan Omar.
S'gor PAS Youth moots Dr Rani as exco

S'gor PAS Youth moots Dr Rani as exco

Selangor PAS Youth says Dr Abdul Rani Osman is a perfect state exco candidate because he has the people's interest at heart.
Two halves not a whole

Two halves not a whole

Half-truths are never whole truths.
UPSI gets more flak over Adam Adli suspension

UPSI gets more flak over Adam Adli suspension

UPDATED 5.10PM Gerakan says the university’s disciplinary committee has over-reacted and is ‘worse than’ that of a secondary school. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Judicial awakening has begun

Judicial awakening has begun

Cops harassing Wan Azizah's bodyguard, claims PKR

Cops harassing Wan Azizah's bodyguard, claims PKR

Bodyguard Fayyadh Afiq was allegedly disturbed by police officers while still being treated for a mysterious 'poisoned needle' attack.

 

 

Karpal: Copycat judge has no right to be in service

Karpal: Copycat judge has no right to be in service

NONE Retired Singapore judge GP Selvam's comments on the matter clearly show Appeal Court judge's guilt, the veteran lawyer says.
Acquittal poses new challenge for Anwar

Acquittal poses new challenge for Anwar

ANALYSIS The opposition leader must now reinvent himself from serial victim to viable leader of the multi-ethnic nation.
PAS lets off Saari Sungib with a warning

PAS lets off Saari Sungib with a warning

The Selangor PAS information head has been told not to issue statements that could create a negative impression of the party.
Ministry eye-poked over bad Google translation

Ministry eye-poked over bad Google translation

The Defence Ministry is under ridicule for using online translators resulting in ridiculous instructions such as prohibiting 'clothes that poke eye'.
Suspension 'an oppressive move' against Adam

Suspension 'an oppressive move' against Adam

University students are the pulse of the country’s youth and they should be given leeway, says Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah Anwar.

 

 

Unlike PAS, Umno more considerate, says Muhyiddin

Unlike PAS, Umno more considerate, says Muhyiddin

NONE UPDATED 2.35PM ‘We would have not arbitrarily expelled Hasan Ali as PAS has done,' says the deputy premier.
Sydney CNY celebrations to be biggest outside Asia

Sydney CNY celebrations to be biggest outside Asia

The 2012 Sydney CNY Festival was unveiled at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo, with a giant Komodo dragon on hand to mark the Year of the Dragon.
DPM: Acquittal proof of Najib's reform efforts

DPM: Acquittal proof of Najib's reform efforts

NONE UPDATED 2.05PM The deputy premier says Anwar Ibrahim's acquittal is proof of positive 'transformations' taking place in the country.
901 graffiti: Three suspects claim trial

901 graffiti: Three suspects claim trial

NONE UPDATED 1.05PM They allegedly spray-painted ‘TTR 901 Turun Tibai Rosmah’ on a wall in front of a train station.
Mutual apology in Kalimullah-Chang settlement

Mutual apology in Kalimullah-Chang settlement

NONE UPDATED 1PM The amicable agreement settles a RM50 million defamation suit and RM150 million counter-claim.
AG objects to 'Seksualiti Merdeka' ban review

AG objects to 'Seksualiti Merdeka' ban review

NONE UPDATED 4.40PM A preliminary objection is filed against application of the gay rights festival organisers.
PKR's next challenge: Sustaining the euphoria

PKR's next challenge: Sustaining the euphoria

NONE Party secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says the effect of Anwar Ibrahim’s acquittal is an upsurge in support.
Sodomy acquittal a new chapter

Sodomy acquittal a new chapter

Anwar's political fortune is now re-energised.
SAPP to contest two-thirds of Sabah state seats

SAPP to contest two-thirds of Sabah state seats

It is negotiating with Pakatan Rakyat over this as well as a reverse arrangement for federal seats.
Meritocracy - the final frontier for BN

Meritocracy - the final frontier for BN

COMMENT If it hopes to improve its hold on power, it must bring in the practice of meritocracy in an open and transparent manner.
Nasharuddin backs Hasan, says sacking was drastic

Nasharuddin backs Hasan, says sacking was drastic

NONE The ex-PAS deputy president says he went to sacked colleague Hasan’s house to lend his support as an individual.
Anything to save BN slipping down further

Anything to save BN slipping down further

The perception of the judiciary hinges on facts.
US hails acquittal of Anwar

US hails acquittal of Anwar

'We welcome the closure of this long-running case, which we have followed closely,' says State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland.
Will prosecution appeal against Anwar acquittal?

Will prosecution appeal against Anwar acquittal?

'The prosecution has a month to decide. They have to examine the decision and attempt to discover if they have grounds for an appeal.'
Slim chance of Hasan returning even if he appeals

Slim chance of Hasan returning even if he appeals

hasan ali This is because the top leaders of PAS were the ones who moved for the sacking of their former Selangor commissioner.
18-month suspension: Adam's rite of passage

18-month suspension: Adam's rite of passage

adam adli  suspended by upsi 090112 thumbnail FREE VOXPOP 'Is it Islamic to have your image on a party flag and then demand that people to respect it?'
Sodomy verdict part of Umno's poker game

Sodomy verdict part of Umno's poker game

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'A corrupt judiciary beholden to its master can be directed to deliver either a 'guilty' or a 'not guilty' verdict.'
Did Zabidin let his conscience be his own judge?

Did Zabidin let his conscience be his own judge?

FREE YOURSAY 'On the balance of probabilities and knowing Umno's vindictiveness, I think the judge decided on a courageous decision for his swan song.'