Archive - 17 January 2012

Najib is now 'Ah Jib Gor' in Chinese Facebook

Najib is now 'Ah Jib Gor' in Chinese Facebook

The prime minister now has a presence in Chinese Facebook as another forum for people to get to know him better as a person.

Mais set up anti-apostasy committee

Mais set up anti-apostasy committee

The Selangor Islamic Religious Council will set up the committee to monitor proselytisation and deviationist teachings among Muslims.
Anwar warns Utusan with RM50m suit over gay jibe

Anwar warns Utusan with RM50m suit over gay jibe

Anwar Ibrahim wants Utusan Malaysia to apologise over its front page report today which suggests he will attempt to legalise homosexuality.
Hishammuddin: People willing to wait for reforms

Hishammuddin: People willing to wait for reforms

NONE The country's civil liberties reforms will take time but most Malaysians are willing to wait for the gov't to implement them.
KJ slams Ambiga over proposed Bersih 3.0 rally

KJ slams Ambiga over proposed Bersih 3.0 rally

Umno Youth chief has reminded Bersih chairperson not to hold the government to ransom by threatening to hold another street demo.
Ex-Vet Dept director charged with falsifying documents

Ex-Vet Dept director charged with falsifying documents

Former Negri Sembilan (NS) Veterinary Department director Dr Noor Soeraya Norsham pleaded not guilty at the Special Corruption Sessions Court in Seremban today to four counts of falsifying documents to get promoted, between 2009 and 2011.
Nasha: More effort needed for Umno-PAS dialogue

Nasha: More effort needed for Umno-PAS dialogue

The former PAS deputy president says the public just can’t understand what the small group in his organisation is concerned about.
WWF hails possibility of environment courts

WWF hails possibility of environment courts

An international environmental group today welcomed the possibility of special courts being set up in Malaysia to handle environment cases.
DRB-Hicom buys 39.9mil Proton shares on open market

DRB-Hicom buys 39.9mil Proton shares on open market

DRB-Hicom Bhd has acquired 39.927 million shares in Proton Holdings Bhd representing 7.27 percent of the national automaker’s issued and paid-up share capital.
Grassroots defend Nurul from Nong Chik's flak

Grassroots defend Nurul from Nong Chik's flak

A PKR grassroots leader fends off accusations that Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah Anwar was taking credit for BN's efforts and not doing her job.
Shahrizat and Awang Adek must resign

Shahrizat and Awang Adek must resign

Dr M: Saiful has right to appeal sodomy verdict

Dr M: Saiful has right to appeal sodomy verdict

NONE He singled out those who have chided the sodomy complainant and his family for asking AG to appeal the Jan 9 ruling.
1Malaysia book voucher rejected due to illegibility

1Malaysia book voucher rejected due to illegibility

Because of her allegedly illegible handwriting, a student from a university in Malaysia’s northern region was unable to use her 1Malaysia book voucher at a bookstore in Alor Setar today.
'Probe Muhyiddin's role in approving NFC loan'

'Probe Muhyiddin's role in approving NFC loan'

NONE A royal commission of inquiry could also determine if others should share the blame for the scandal, says Kit Siang.
DPM confident Sabah to remain BN 'fixed deposit'

DPM confident Sabah to remain BN 'fixed deposit'

NONE 'We are not being arrogant... based on feedback, including from the BN leaders, the support for BN in Sabah is good.'
Captive rhino romance may be last hope for species

Captive rhino romance may be last hope for species

Puntung is the latest addition to rhino sanctuary and experts say she may also be one of the last hopes for a species on the brink of extinction.
You are the real beggars, DAP hits back at Gerakan

You are the real beggars, DAP hits back at Gerakan

The Penang CM doesn’t have to beg for the rights of the people, it is for the federal government to fulfil its duty, says the Bukit Bendera MP.

Plus issues travel advisory for CNY

Plus issues travel advisory for CNY

About 1.4 million vehicles are expected to use the North-South Expressway daily during the festive period, says Plus.
M'kini cartoonist Zunar takes satire to London

M'kini cartoonist Zunar takes satire to London

His first solo exhibition will feature 80 cartoons that will be displayed for a month from Feb 15.
DRB-Hicom has workable business model for Proton

DRB-Hicom has workable business model for Proton

DRB-Hicom group managing director Mohd Khamil Jamil says product renewal and enhancement would be a major agenda lined up for Proton.
Anwar is for review of unIslamic sex laws, says PKR

Anwar is for review of unIslamic sex laws, says PKR

The opposition leader, in his interview with BBC, had expressed commitment to heterosexual marriage and not to legalise homosexuality.
My vote's for those who'll derail the gravy train

My vote's for those who'll derail the gravy train

Ban on aerosol foam spray stays, says Malacca CM

Ban on aerosol foam spray stays, says Malacca CM

'The authorities will issue summonses on those found to have use the spray,' Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam tells reporters.
Pakatan assures Hasan's safety during roadshow

Pakatan assures Hasan's safety during roadshow

UPDATED 6.01PM PAS veep Mahfuz Omar says Pakatan-controlled states will not disrupt Hasan Ali’s nationwide tour explaining his expulsion.
MACC quizzes ex-minister who 'received RM300,000'

MACC quizzes ex-minister who 'received RM300,000'

UPDATED 8PM The NST quoted that a blog had highlighted that the former minister had received the money from the crooked bridge contractor.
Wikipedia to go dark to protest web piracy drafts

Wikipedia to go dark to protest web piracy drafts

The free online knowledge site will shut down for 24 hours later this week in protest at US draft anti-online piracy legislation, founder says.
More time to give feedback on Lynas document

More time to give feedback on Lynas document

The public display of Lynas documents should have ended today, and the one-week extension was made following public requests.
Suhakam visits KL Sentral on brutality probe

Suhakam visits KL Sentral on brutality probe

NONE BERSIH INQUIRY They take a first-hand look at the underpass where police had fired tear gas at protesters. [VIDEO INSIDE]
AirAsia X boosts Australia services after Europe cuts

AirAsia X boosts Australia services after Europe cuts

airasia airplane Asian budget carrier AirAsia X said today it will start flying daily services to Sydney from Kuala Lumpur.
Don: Hang Tuah, Hang Jebat, and Hang Li Po are myths

Don: Hang Tuah, Hang Jebat, and Hang Li Po are myths

khoo kay kim 01 UPDATED 8.38PM Prof Emeritus Khoo Kay Kim says there is no written record of their existence and says they are legends.
Rani favourite to replace Hasan Ali

Rani favourite to replace Hasan Ali

NONE UPDATED 1.10PM The Meru rep appears to be top on the list of candidates to replace Hasan Ali as an exco member.
PAS cleric disagrees with Anwar on sex law

PAS cleric disagrees with Anwar on sex law

According to NST, PAS syura council vice-head Mahfodz Mohamed rebuts Anwar's comments on scrapping laws against unnatural sex.
Bersih hints of another rally if polls reform fails

Bersih hints of another rally if polls reform fails

NONE UPDATED 1.09PM 'If they don't fulfil PSC's proposals... I don't rule out another rally,' warns Ambiga. [VIDEO INSIDE]
NFC denies RM250mil received before loan signed

NFC denies RM250mil received before loan signed

UPDATED 5.26PM The scandal-ridden cattle concern disputes the PAC’s findings that the company had only signed the contract in 2010.
Najib props 1Malaysia against global extremism

Najib props 1Malaysia against global extremism

NONE UPDATED 12.01PM The premier tells international delegates that Malaysia has always been synonymous with moderation.

 

NFC fiasco just the tip of the iceberg

NFC fiasco just the tip of the iceberg

FREE VOXPOP 'Remember what Shahrizat herself had said, ‘Tell me which leader in Umno has no problems?' Very telling indeed.
Independent MPs 'should also declare assets'

Independent MPs 'should also declare assets'

NONE They are among elected and public officials whose assets should be declared, says Transparency International Malaysia.
Media and good governance

Media and good governance

Flawed, unclear and convoluted logic.
When recalcitrants morph into rebels

When recalcitrants morph into rebels

hasan ali COMMENT Pakatan should take heed of lessons from the recent episodes where its recalcitrants have morphed into rebels.
Manufacturing of the fear culture

Manufacturing of the fear culture

It needs Malaysians to be fearful of the ‘others'.
Will Najib guarantee a smooth power transfer?

Will Najib guarantee a smooth power transfer?

FREE YOURSAY 'No amount of coercion can defeat people's power. It would be good for BN to do what is right.'
'Don't expect Shahrizat and family to pay'

'Don't expect Shahrizat and family to pay'

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'As long as Umno rules, Shahrizat and her family are safe. At most, she is dropped and her family kicked out.'
Underground radio station gears up for elections

Underground radio station gears up for elections

NONE The station relaunches with a new format, more presenters and a call-in number to reach out to rural Sarawak.
Pro-Umno bloggers face RM10mil lawsuit

Pro-Umno bloggers face RM10mil lawsuit

NONE Bloggers Papagomo and Parpukari are facing the suit for allegedly defaming businessman Abdul Razak Mohd Noor.