Archive - 18 February 2012

Dr M: Opposition puts Pakatan before Palestinians

Dr M: Opposition puts Pakatan before Palestinians

'If (they) have to support Israel to preserve the pact, they will support Israel.'
Five-round bruiser, but who's the loser?

Five-round bruiser, but who's the loser?

The debate saw rowdy supporters, Chua on the offensive, while Lim dropped his ‘street fighter’ mode.
'Next up, Najib versus Anwar'

'Next up, Najib versus Anwar'

'This debate is a good but small first step, the next big step will come when Najib debates Anwar,' says Guan Eng.
The new Chinese dilemma, or MCA's?

The new Chinese dilemma, or MCA's?

MCA contrives to paint a ‘new dilemma’ facing the community but DAP and even Gerakan look in vain for its existence.
KFC apologises to assault victim at i-City outlet

KFC apologises to assault victim at i-City outlet

NONE KFC Malaysia deputy president Alan Au meets Danny Ng to extend an apology for the staff's rude services.

High commissioner in UK must face the music

High commissioner in UK must face the music

PAS to field more new faces, non-Muslims in GE

PAS to field more new faces, non-Muslims in GE

mat sabu and pas Mohamad Sabu says the party is in the process of picking candidates who can help Pakatan win the coming GE.
Hall erupts as MCA, DAP titans face off

Hall erupts as MCA, DAP titans face off

LIVE REPORTS Moderated by Tang Ah Chai, the two debaters hit out at each other as they take questions from the MCA-dominated floor.
Aluminium smelter a goldmine for Taib's kin

Aluminium smelter a goldmine for Taib's kin

Sarawak Report says the deal, which involves a RM2 company Sarawak Aluminium, has the potential of raking in billions of ringgit.
Angry senior citizen gives MCA ear bashing

Angry senior citizen gives MCA ear bashing

‘Warga emas' gets booed for speaking his mind at a conference, lending weight to its title ‘Malaysian Chinese at Political Crossroads'.
Observers pessimistic of PAS march to Putrajaya

Observers pessimistic of PAS march to Putrajaya

pas jawi demo Observers at a roundtable today say Pakatan Rakyat has lost out to BN’s consistent drive to win over the Malays.
Pakatan must announce shadow cabinet

Pakatan must announce shadow cabinet

Thaipusam: Najib’s religious faith quite intact

Thaipusam: Najib’s religious faith quite intact

Kedah exco told to go on leave over 30% rebates issue

Kedah exco told to go on leave over 30% rebates issue

Kedah Umno chief says exco Tan Chow Kang should assume responsibility for the controversy.
Ibrahim Ali says he will contest in next GE

Ibrahim Ali says he will contest in next GE

He has yet to decide whether to defend the Pasir Mas seat or contest elsewhere and whether to do so as an independent.
Datukship does not equal wealth, says Chua

Datukship does not equal wealth, says Chua

A datukship title does not mean that the person is well-off, says the MCA president on Bera MCA division chairman receiving BR1M aid.

Forget the debate, Chua owes Chinese an apology

Forget the debate, Chua owes Chinese an apology

Syamsuddin calls on religions to make common cause

Syamsuddin calls on religions to make common cause

NONE Indonesia's Muhammadiyah leader says poverty and injustice are bigger threats than supposed clash of civilisations.
BN policies help create billionaires, says PM

BN policies help create billionaires, says PM

NONE The PM tells a Chinese forum that ‘everyone of them became rich because of our policies, either directly or indirectly'.
Ivory: Bayan Mutiara land sale was via open tender

Ivory: Bayan Mutiara land sale was via open tender

The company says it won the bid via an open tender called by the Penang government and is pleased with RM240 psf price paid for it.
Chua: Buku Jingga will bankrupt M'sia in 2 years

Chua: Buku Jingga will bankrupt M'sia in 2 years

pakatan tawaran jingga book Chua Soi Lek turns prophet of doom predicting that Pakatan's pledge will bankrupt the nation in two years.
'Low-level PAS members' urge split with Pakatan

'Low-level PAS members' urge split with Pakatan

A Penang group wants PAS leaders to reconsider being an ally of Anwar Ibrahim following his alleged statement of support for Israel.

Soi Lek fires salvos at Guan Eng ahead of debate

Soi Lek fires salvos at Guan Eng ahead of debate

NONE UPDATED 12.06PM The MCA chief throws the first punch by beating the drum over hudud and PAS' Islamic state.
Chaos erupts as BR1M vouchers run out

Chaos erupts as BR1M vouchers run out

A BR1M distribution ceremony in Jinjang Utara yesterday got ambushed by a larger than expected crowd which swarmed BN leaders.
I'm a winnable candidate, says embattled philanthropist

I'm a winnable candidate, says embattled philanthropist

The datuk who received RM500 via BR1M claims the opposition is on a smear campaign as he intends to contest for the Triang state seat.
'Lim betrayed Penangites by privatising land'

'Lim betrayed Penangites by privatising land'

NONE Shaik Hussein claims state-owned PDC could have designed and developed Bayan Mutiara instead of a foreign firm.
Anti-cyanide NGO raises funds to attend Kuantan rally

Anti-cyanide NGO raises funds to attend Kuantan rally

bukit koman gold mining cyanide 020207 Bukit Koman villagers launch an online donation drive to pay for buses to attend next Sunday's Himpunan Hijau rally.
Rising debt warnings there for all to see

Rising debt warnings there for all to see

FREE YOURSAY ‘The pieces will have to be picked up by ordinary Malaysians as there is hardly be any money left in the coffers.'
But smooth sailing for Anwar in Pahang Felda scheme

But smooth sailing for Anwar in Pahang Felda scheme

The opposition leader spends one hour speaking and mingling with settlers, smack in the backyard of PM Najib Abdul Razak.
Roadblock causes 5km jam at Anwar's Pekan ceramah

Roadblock causes 5km jam at Anwar's Pekan ceramah

anwar ibrahim on motorbike in pekan Anwar entered the PM's lair on a motorbike after a roadblock resulted in a 5km traffic jam in Pekan, yesterday.
Lim-Chua debate perpetuating racial politics

Lim-Chua debate perpetuating racial politics

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Two Chinese guys, talking in Chinese, in front of a Chinese audience - it's all very 'Malaysian'.'
Tajudin's loan many times worse than Cowgate

Tajudin's loan many times worse than Cowgate

tajuddin ramli and malaysia airline mas FREE VOXPOP 'That happened during Dr M's rule. Somebody has to be held responsible for such abuse of power.'
For Curtin, it's 'I help you, you help me' too

For Curtin, it's 'I help you, you help me' too

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'I can't decide which is worse - Curtin's ignorance or its greed. But when education is reduced to a business...'
Najib leaves Sabah with no RCI on Project IC

Najib leaves Sabah with no RCI on Project IC

UPDATED 3.45PM The PM left Sabah yesterday following a two-day visit without making the widely anticipated announcement.