Archive - 22 January 2012

PPP denies secret plan to join Pakatan

PPP denies secret plan to join Pakatan

The party denies that its president Kayveas has held a discussion with Anwar Ibrahim over its intention to join the opposition pact.
Malaysia 'falls far short' on rights vows: HRW

Malaysia 'falls far short' on rights vows: HRW

Human Rights Watch says Malaysia has fallen 'far short' of upholding its pledges to allow civil liberties ahead of elections, expected to be held soon.
Not 50-50, BN still has chance to recapture seats

Not 50-50, BN still has chance to recapture seats

‘It's merely political analysis made in random,' Umno's Zahid Hamidi says and calls for BN to intensify efforts to win the hearts of the people.
Ibrahim Ali: Vengeful sacked officer leaked NFC data

Ibrahim Ali: Vengeful sacked officer leaked NFC data

He took RM2.7 million from beef sales and also ‘one-way' information in a pendrive, says Perkasa chief Ibrahim Ali. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Nik Aziz ready to declare assets to MACC

Nik Aziz ready to declare assets to MACC

The Kelantan menteri besar says he is willing to declare his assets to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) if asked to do so.
Palanivel now lead minister for Indian affairs

Palanivel now lead minister for Indian affairs

The MIC chief has been appointed as the lead minister for the socio-economic development of the Indian community.
PM, Rosmah to attend CNY open house in Penang

PM, Rosmah to attend CNY open house in Penang

Najib and wife will be in Penang this Tuesday to attend the Chinese New Year open house organised by Penang Barisan Nasional.
Lee Lam Thye: Jail reckless drivers in fatal accidents

Lee Lam Thye: Jail reckless drivers in fatal accidents

accidents car accident 260906 The gov't must impose the mandatory jail sentence on reckless drivers who caused death in road accidents, he says.

 

Special meet needed on future of Tamil schools

Special meet needed on future of Tamil schools

Najib Razak says conference resolutions can also be taken into consideration by the government to further develop the schools.
AG is right to lodge appeal against Anwar

AG is right to lodge appeal against Anwar

Disprove RM600,000 misuse claim, Perkasa dares NFC

Disprove RM600,000 misuse claim, Perkasa dares NFC

nfc office in bukit kiara Perkasa throws the challenge and wants NFC executive director Izmir Salleh to file the police report. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Anything But Umno' rally disrupted, one injured

'Anything But Umno' rally disrupted, one injured

NONE UPDATED 2.23PM The ceramah was disrupted by youths sporting T-shirts with BN and Umno logos. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Police counter report on 'assault by drunk cop' claim

Police counter report on 'assault by drunk cop' claim

selangor rawang businessman khoo gin seong assaulted by police 210112 thumbnail Police arrested the businessman as he was drunk and damaged property in a restaurant with a saw, says OCPD.
One dead, two hurt in car accident

One dead, two hurt in car accident

The mishap occurred at 5.15pm when the rear tyre of the Perodua Viva burst, causing it to skid and then landing in a ditch.
Asia loses its taste for shark fin

Asia loses its taste for shark fin

This change in attitude could be due to awareness of the plight of sharks as well as the result of many shark campaigns worldwide.
Not reporting dengue cases is an offence, says Liow

Not reporting dengue cases is an offence, says Liow

NONE He says failure to report such cases would hamper efforts to control the disease and contribute to an outbreak.

Suhakam welcomes gov't move to consult on UUCA

Suhakam welcomes gov't move to consult on UUCA

NONE Its hopes that further public consultations and open dialogues on the issue could be held for students to attain more rights.

 

Don't glorify yourselves, Umno leaders told

Don't glorify yourselves, Umno leaders told

They should not make themselves appear more 'special' so as to pursue their political agenda, says Sabah Umno chief Salleh Said Keruak.
Professor blunders: Lacks historical perspective

Professor blunders: Lacks historical perspective

NONE COMMENT Prof Khoo Kay Kim has committed an unwitting and unacknowledged anachronism.
Sodomy appeal's purpose is to jail Anwar, says PKR

Sodomy appeal's purpose is to jail Anwar, says PKR

UPDATED 12.55PM PKR vice-president N Surendran claims the appeal is politically motivated, legally unsound and influenced by the ruling BN party.

 

The politics of badminton champ Chong Wei

The politics of badminton champ Chong Wei

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'The fact that Chong Wei does not support your preferred political party does not mean that he does not...'
CNY video: MCA should clean its own house first

CNY video: MCA should clean its own house first

mca chinese new year advertisement FREE YOURSAY 'In the video, I thought the red-and-white shirted person represents the Umno contractor...'.
History has been hijacked by the politicians

History has been hijacked by the politicians

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'So in the final analysis, it is all about thought control and not education, and you are just a pawn in the...'
Syed Husin takes swipe at Prof Khoo

Syed Husin takes swipe at Prof Khoo

NONE The former Universiti Malaya professor says the historian is off the mark on some critical details of left-wing history.
Who pays for sodomy appeal - Saiful or taxpayers?

Who pays for sodomy appeal - Saiful or taxpayers?

FREE YOURSAY 'The charge was consensual sex, therefore Saiful was a willing partner. How on earth is this going to uphold his honour and dignity?'