Archive - 7 February 2012

Kita won't be dissolved if 'infiltrators' weeded out

Kita won't be dissolved if 'infiltrators' weeded out

Kita will not be dissolved if it can free itself from being infested by undesirable elements and infiltrators.
Security source: Death of Zulkifli still unconfirmed

Security source: Death of Zulkifli still unconfirmed

Efforts by Philippine authorities to confirm whether Johor-born Jemaah Islamiah terrorist was actually killed has not been fruitful.
Orangutan 'exterminators' on trial in Indonesia

Orangutan 'exterminators' on trial in Indonesia

Three Indonesians and a Malaysian went on trial today for killing endangered orangutans and other protected primates as a means of pest control at a palm oil plantation on Borneo island.
'Indian support for BN in Kedah up by 80 percent'

'Indian support for BN in Kedah up by 80 percent'

State BN chairperson Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah says with that level of support, he was confident BN would be able to recapture the state.
Kit Siang: Shahrizat's leave a 'charade'

Kit Siang: Shahrizat's leave a 'charade'

He questioned why the women’s minister had taken a three-week leave to facilitate investigations, but was not interrogated at all.
PAS enters YouTube to attract youths

PAS enters YouTube to attract youths

pas youth youtube video 070212 Though seen as unconventional, PAS uploads three video clips, including the catchy 'PAS pilihanku' jingle.
S'gor: Bursa must explain Puncak Niaga's PN17 waiver

S'gor: Bursa must explain Puncak Niaga's PN17 waiver

The state wants Bursa Malaysia to explain why the firm was given a waiver from being labelled PN17 and at risk of de-listing.
NUBE members lodge report over sacking of duo

NUBE members lodge report over sacking of duo

NONE The police report was lodged by Kamarudin Bujang together with four other members of the union.
Zambry: Perak BN to launch GE13 manifesto soon

Zambry: Perak BN to launch GE13 manifesto soon

zambry abdul kadir Perak BN will launch its manifesto for the GE soon, after it has been fine-tuned, said its state chief Zambry Abdul Kadir.
Hindraf to file suit against gov't in Tamil and Malay

Hindraf to file suit against gov't in Tamil and Malay

The group’s ‘innovative’ suit against the government demands improved quality of education in Tamil schools, says lawyer P Uthayakumar.
Bar Council questions 'express licence' for Lynas

Bar Council questions 'express licence' for Lynas

NONE How was it possible that the AELB took just two working days to sift through 1,123 public feedback forms, asks the Bar.
Private funeral for S'pore's ex-DPM Toh Chin Chye

Private funeral for S'pore's ex-DPM Toh Chin Chye

Singapore’s former deputy prime minister, the late Dr Toh Chin Chye, was cremated today at a private funeral at Mandai Crematorium.
MACC in last leg of probe, Shahrizat may be quizzed

MACC in last leg of probe, Shahrizat may be quizzed

Mustafar Ali reveals the case has been classified under Section 23 of MACC Act for abuse of power, which carries a maximum jail term of 20 years.
We must have 'nambikei', Najib tells Indians

We must have 'nambikei', Najib tells Indians

NONE UPDATED 5PM 'You help me, and I can help you. Nambikei. You trust me and I trust you,' the PM tells devotees at Batu Caves.
S'pore says casino-related crime well under control

S'pore says casino-related crime well under control

Crime arising from the opening of two multi-billion-dollar casino-resorts in Singapore is low and under control, say the city-state’s police.
Pakatan MPs rise to Raja Nong Chik's challenge

Pakatan MPs rise to Raja Nong Chik's challenge

Nurul Izzah, Tony Pua and Dzulkefly Ahmad welcome the minister’s call for a debate over EPF's cash for low-cost housing loans.
PAS Youth urges gov't to lead anti-Valentine drive

PAS Youth urges gov't to lead anti-Valentine drive

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UPDATED 10.29PM So says deputy leader Nik Abduh Nik's call. But chief Nasrudin Hassan denies issuing a similar statement.

Be moderate, PM tells folk on Chap Goh Meh

Be moderate, PM tells folk on Chap Goh Meh

Najib Abdul Razak continues to tout his message of moderation to a mainly Chinese audience of 50,000 in Jenjarom last night.
121 M'sian agencies involved in maid placement

121 M'sian agencies involved in maid placement

A total of 121 Malaysian employment agencies are now getting ready to collaborate with their Indonesian counterparts in the placement of maids.
Hak Ju land case: Teng hits back at Guan Eng

Hak Ju land case: Teng hits back at Guan Eng

Penang Gerakan chief fights back against accusations of being involved in an alleged land scam and refuses to pay for its ‘mistake’.
PM: Transformation plans will benefit all

PM: Transformation plans will benefit all

In his Chap Goh Meh message, the premier urged Malaysians to support his transformation programmes to spur the nation's economic development.
Salahuddin may return to Johor for GE

Salahuddin may return to Johor for GE

salahuddin ayub 01 Top PAS officials confirmed that vice-president Salahuddin Ayub is likely to contest in the Umno bastion of Johor in the coming GE.
Cops not sure if wanted man held in Batam

Cops not sure if wanted man held in Batam

UPDATED 7.45PM The police denies it has confirmed that a man on its wanted list has been detained by Indonesian authorities.
Politics of fear and division

Politics of fear and division

There's tacit support for violence.

Where truth matters

Where truth matters

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On the hustings, Najib assumes presidential style

On the hustings, Najib assumes presidential style

COMMENT 'Trust my instinct,' PM tells voters as he leverages on personal popularity to conjure away deep misgivings with government.
Lynas plant a done deal from the start

Lynas plant a done deal from the start

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'If it's not good enough for Australia, it shouldn't be good enough for any other place on earth.'
'EC chief is all bluff and bluster'

'EC chief is all bluff and bluster'

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'The EC chairperson should just shut up and follow the constitution instead of making up his own rules.'
50 years of 'nambikei' not enough?

50 years of 'nambikei' not enough?

FREE VOXPOP ‘This sounds like Kaa the Snake from the Jungle Book when he hypnotises Mowgli, saying, ‘Trust in me'.'