Archive - 9 February 2012

'Bank received instructions to freeze lawyer's accounts'

'Bank received instructions to freeze lawyer's accounts'

An operations manager of the Banting branch Hong Leong Bank told the High Court hearing the murder case of cosmetic millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and three others today that she received instruction to freeze two accounts belonging to N Pathmanabhan, the first accused in the case, in September 2010.
Never doubt house buyers' ability to pay, Pakatan told

Never doubt house buyers' ability to pay, Pakatan told

NONE Raja Nong Chik says the opposition must explain why they feel that the scheme is highly risky and liken it to subprime loans.
High Court to hear Karpal's sedition case on May 30

High Court to hear Karpal's sedition case on May 30

The high court has set the date for the lawyer to enter his defence to a charge of uttering seditious words against Perak sultan in 2009.
Kelantan turns Valentine's Day to Couple's Day

Kelantan turns Valentine's Day to Couple's Day

The PAS government in Kelantan plans to turn `Valentine's Day' which is celebrated each Feb 14 to ‘Couple's Day’ annually.   
No official report on Hilmi's detention, says Hisham

No official report on Hilmi's detention, says Hisham

Home minister says his ministry has yet to receive an official report but it has received the cooperation of Interpol since the beginning of this case.
Soi Lek vs Guan Eng debate is on

Soi Lek vs Guan Eng debate is on

The one-hour debate is scheduled to take place at 5pm, Feb 18 at Berjaya Times Square Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
Mimos to finish examining electoral roll next week

Mimos to finish examining electoral roll next week

NONE The government technology adviser was assigned to sieve through all duplicate names and identity card numbers.
'Cuepacs not consulted over RM1.5bil EPF loans'

'Cuepacs not consulted over RM1.5bil EPF loans'

NONE UPDATED 8.20PM Although the union has reps on the EPF board, they were never consulted. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Taqwa Foundation denies zakat abuse allegations

Taqwa Foundation denies zakat abuse allegations

The agency says PAS’ claims that minister Jamil Khir Baharom had misused the contributions is untrue.
Indelible ink for polls to be gazetted next week

Indelible ink for polls to be gazetted next week

According to Rasah MP Anthony Loke, the Election Commission will start to train its staff on using the indelible ink beginning March.
NFC: Loan deal doesn't bar property investments

NFC: Loan deal doesn't bar property investments

Wan Shahinur Izmir Salleh UPDATED 6.45PM The firm can’t be faulted for making property purchases when the feedlot project was temporarily halted.
'Rib wounds not caused by physical blows'

'Rib wounds not caused by physical blows'

NONE 'Those wounds must have been made after or during the process of dying,' says forensic pathologist Dr Khairul Anuar.

Malaysia sees record trade in 2011

Malaysia sees record trade in 2011

Malaysia said today it posted record trade activity in 2011 as China became the country’s largest export market.
Too tight a leash at Universiti Malaya

Too tight a leash at Universiti Malaya

Shahrizat and family challenged to declare assets

Shahrizat and family challenged to declare assets

PKR-linked Jingga 13 coordinator Fariz Musa wants the minister's family to prove that they do not own any luxury properties in Singapore.
Thaipusam devotee claims assaulted by 20 cops

Thaipusam devotee claims assaulted by 20 cops

UPDATED 7.50PM About 20 policemen had allegedly assaulted a man after he had attended the Thaipusam festival.
83,233% profit for a 300ml glass of water?

83,233% profit for a 300ml glass of water?

Two Tabung Haji staff members plead not guilty

Two Tabung Haji staff members plead not guilty

Two Lembaga Tabung Haji personnel were charged at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur today with altering its database and receiving a bribe, respectively.
Cops still probing murder of RPK's whistleblower

Cops still probing murder of RPK's whistleblower

UPDATED 5.25PM The CID chief says Patrick Wong’s death was classified as murder and not accidental death.

Taiwan cops nab Internet fraud ring mastermind

Taiwan cops nab Internet fraud ring mastermind

It is learnt the Taiwanese, nicknamed ‘Huang’, was picked up at the Tai Joo Airport in Taiwan on Jan 22, upon his arrival from China.
Gerakan deputy chief wants Shahrizat out

Gerakan deputy chief wants Shahrizat out

Chang Ko Youn tells the embattled minister that she should sacrifice and vacate her post for the greater interest of BN.
1Care mandatory for all Malaysians

1Care mandatory for all Malaysians

doctor medical medicine hospital 161007 UPDATED 5.05PM The move is to ensure the pool of contribution is at its maximum and everyone is equally covered.

Expert: Broken ribs likely from CPR or violent kick

Expert: Broken ribs likely from CPR or violent kick

NONE Other than injuries caused by CPR, Baharuddin Ahmad's broken ribs may be from a violent kick, says a radiologist.
M'sia packs cotton wool for 'Holy Grail'

M'sia packs cotton wool for 'Holy Grail'

Malaysia's Olympic chief applauds moves by the badminton body BAM to avoid player burnout in their quest for the 'Holy Grail' at London Games.
Khalid: Hasan changed after I didn't back him for MB

Khalid: Hasan changed after I didn't back him for MB

The Shah Alam MP, on his blog, says Hasan had now become ‘gila talak’ (gone crazy in divorce) in his continuous attacks on PAS.
KLIA2 cost overrun: DAP wants meeting with minister

KLIA2 cost overrun: DAP wants meeting with minister

UPDATED 2.10PM Tony Pua is seeking a meeting with the transport minister over KLIA2's RM2.2bil cost hike.
KL police confirm man held in Batam is Hilmi Malek

KL police confirm man held in Batam is Hilmi Malek

Hilmi is wanted by the Malaysia police for allegedly releasing revealing pictures of a female Selangor exco member in 2009.
MASwings spreads wings to Tarakan, Indonesia

MASwings spreads wings to Tarakan, Indonesia

Come Feb 13, MASwings will be spreading its wings the third international destination of Tarakan, in East Kalimantan.
AirAsia X CEO: Pull-out will not hit A350 orders

AirAsia X CEO: Pull-out will not hit A350 orders

The carrier may lease out its two Airbus A340 planes, which served the European routes, says Azran Osman Rani.
KFC assault victim denies provoking attack

KFC assault victim denies provoking attack

NONE UPDATED 3.30PM Though Danny Ng admits scolding the staff, he denies hurling any vulgar words. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Tee Keat: Too soon to turn Amanah into political party

Tee Keat: Too soon to turn Amanah into political party

NONE The former MCA president, who is now Amanah deputy president, says there are many processes which the NGO needs to go through.
Kedah Kita: Zaid, please get lost!

Kedah Kita: Zaid, please get lost!

NONE Kedah Kita will carry on with its AGM tomorrow and will demand the resignation of party chief Zaid Ibrahim, according its state head.
Inside job? How PKR got information on NFC

Inside job? How PKR got information on NFC

INTERVIEW Who are the people feeding PKR all the information? Rafizi Ramli talks to Malaysiakini.
NUBE seeks Penang CM's help over 'unfair' sacking

NUBE seeks Penang CM's help over 'unfair' sacking

It has lodged a police report against three top Maybank executives for allegedly violating trade unions laws.
1Care: Scary scenario if market forces rule

1Care: Scary scenario if market forces rule

'The problem is that it makes a fundamental service like healthcare susceptible to the instability of market forces'.
Hasan Ali slams PAS collaboration with DAP, PKR

Hasan Ali slams PAS collaboration with DAP, PKR

NONE Hasan Ali, who was sacked from the party on Jan 9, has given five reasons why he would not file an appeal on the sacking.
More groups pledge support for Himpunan Hijau 2.0

More groups pledge support for Himpunan Hijau 2.0

NONE The planned public rally in Kuantan calls for the termination, and withdrawal of a temporary licence issued to the Lynas project.
Ang pow fiasco: MCA's illogical defence

Ang pow fiasco: MCA's illogical defence

FREE VOXPOP 'If MCA had not been friendly with Perkasa, what business had Tiew in the dinner organised by Ibrahim Ali?'
Can Malaysians 'nambikei' PM Najib?

Can Malaysians 'nambikei' PM Najib?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Najib was a deputy minister at 23 and after nearly 35 years, now he is telling the Indians to trust him?'
'Don't you dare touch our retirement money'

'Don't you dare touch our retirement money'

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Risk borne by gov't, not EPF - Khairy, is Umno paying the bill or taxpayers? Who are you kidding?'
Noh Omar's defence triggered NFC whistleblowers

Noh Omar's defence triggered NFC whistleblowers

INTERVIEW With PKR's exposes not seeming to ebb, many wonder about the source of info. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Student in Facebook furore still in limbo

Student in Facebook furore still in limbo

The USM student who allegedly threatened to bomb the helicopter carrying the PM is still under police bail.
Even cows are used as sacrificial lambs

Even cows are used as sacrificial lambs

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Ask any banker - RM250mil soft loan for one who knows nothing about cows? He will tell you, 'no, no, no'.'
Umno leader: Resolve scandal or lose people's trust

Umno leader: Resolve scandal or lose people's trust

The Cheras Umno division chief warns that voters will turn their backs on BN if the gov't fails to deal with the NFC scandal.
Was the summons for tea and curry puffs?

Was the summons for tea and curry puffs?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'MACC should be revealing the sordid details of this scandalous abuse of power rather than PKR's Rafizi.'
NFC under 'Machiavellian attack', laments Izran

NFC under 'Machiavellian attack', laments Izran

NONE NFC executive director Wan Shahinur Izran Salleh stresses that his company has been transparent in all its operations.