Archive - 29 February 2012

Wisma Putra releases Dr M's letter to Ehud Barak

Wisma Putra releases Dr M's letter to Ehud Barak

The Foreign Ministry today released this letter it says was written by former PM Mahathir to Israel's Ehud Barak.
Investigating officer told to re-pack soil sample

Investigating officer told to re-pack soil sample

An investigating officer told the High Court hearing the case of the murders of cosmetic millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and three others that he was ordered by a chemist to place the soil sample which was sent for analysis into a bottle.
Isa: FGVH listing won't touch settlers' land

Isa: FGVH listing won't touch settlers' land

The listing will go ahead as it has backing from the majority of settlers, says the Felda chairperson.
MAS records net loss of RM2.52bil in 2011

MAS records net loss of RM2.52bil in 2011

Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) recorded a net loss of RM2.52 billion, on the back of RM13.9 billion in revenue, for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2011.
'I was assaulted by Umno, Perkasa members'

'I was assaulted by Umno, Perkasa members'

The victim, Abbey Ong, says contrary to Umno's assertion, the 'riot' took place before Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng arrived at the Lynas protest venue.
Stop political violence, Bersih tells Najib

Stop political violence, Bersih tells Najib

Should such impunity on political violence continues, it will leaves no room for clean elections in Malaysia.
Kelantan gov't fails to strike out lottery ban suit

Kelantan gov't fails to strike out lottery ban suit

The Kelantan state government today failed to strike out an originating summons brought by three traders over a ban on Big Sweep lottery tickets.
Cancellation of Erykah concert gets cabinet support

Cancellation of Erykah concert gets cabinet support

Rais Yatim says he had tabled the cancellation in terms of security and giving respect to religion, race and the socio-culture prevailing in Malaysia.
MAS posts record RM2.5bil loss

MAS posts record RM2.5bil loss

'The results make for unpleasant reading. The company is in crisis,' says chairman Mohamad Nor Mohamad Yusof.
Lynas not just about safety

Lynas not just about safety

Khairy's PUNB post 'will not benefit bumis'

Khairy's PUNB post 'will not benefit bumis'

UPDATED 7.40PM This is because political affiliation is the basis of the appointment, notes Khalid Ibrahim, a founder of the company.
Dead chicken at Anwar's service centre a 'provocation'

Dead chicken at Anwar's service centre a 'provocation'

NONE Penang PKR Youth chief says the incident is aimed at disrupting Pakatan Rakyat’s programmes for the people.
Perkasa threatens boycott, Star suspends two staff

Perkasa threatens boycott, Star suspends two staff

UPDATED 8.49PM Malay NGO threatens to organise a boycott of the daily, which suspends two editors.
Ananda mulls sale of satellite firm Measat

Ananda mulls sale of satellite firm Measat

The Straits Times reported that the power and satellite assets could be worth close to US$3.5 billion.
Ex-Immigration deputy DG wins appeal against conviction

Ex-Immigration deputy DG wins appeal against conviction

Justice Ghazali Cha in his judgment pointed to a middleman named ‘atuk’ who was said to be involved in the case, yet was never called by the prosecution.
Probe on Tuns: Will it cover Pak Lah, Daim too?'

Probe on Tuns: Will it cover Pak Lah, Daim too?'

Lim Kit Siang’s question follows the former premier’s comment that ‘all Tuns’ should be investigated over financial losses during their tenure.
Elderly man probed over Dr M's 'letter' to Israeli PM

Elderly man probed over Dr M's 'letter' to Israeli PM

Liew Khooi Cheng, a former chairperson of the TTDI Residents Association, had his statement recorded at the TTDI police station today.
ISA hearing: Ex-detainees weep in court

ISA hearing: Ex-detainees weep in court

hishamuddin rais UPDATED 6.20PM Hishamuddin Rais and Badrulamin Bahron break into tears as they tell about their detention.
Felda pays hefty RM1.6mil for multivitamins

Felda pays hefty RM1.6mil for multivitamins

UPDATED 5.55PM PAS-linked NGO Anak questions the contact awarded through direct negotiations with a government-linked pharmaceutical firm.
39 complaints received by Integrity Commission

39 complaints received by Integrity Commission

Its chairperson Heliliah Yusof says most of the complaints are about dissatisfaction over the manner the police conduct their investigations.
UM's new election system runs into flak

UM's new election system runs into flak

The pro-Mahasiswa (ProM) group denounces this as an underhanded tactic that will help rivals Pro-Aspirasi (ProA) to capture a key battlefield.
Umno MP guilty of making false claims

Umno MP guilty of making false claims

UPDATED 4.55M The Sessions Court in Shah Alam finds Abdul Rahman Bakri guilty of making eight false claims amounting to RM80,000.
Isa Samad: Get the facts right about FGVH listing

Isa Samad: Get the facts right about FGVH listing

NONE The Felda chief says in recent setbacks, the distortion has made the people who matter most in this venture confused.
Death threats against me, claims lawyer

Death threats against me, claims lawyer

Kamal Hisham Jaafar, who is now in Doha, claims to have proof of the threats by ‘a member of the Johor royal household’.
We visited the wrong shopping mall, admits PKR

We visited the wrong shopping mall, admits PKR

NONE UPDATED 2.10PM But the party stands by its claims that Shahrizat's family is setting up a supermarket in Singapore.
'Secretive' missionary work contrary to Bible

'Secretive' missionary work contrary to Bible

Mahathir snaps back: Investigate all the Tuns

Mahathir snaps back: Investigate all the Tuns

NONE UPDATED 1.53PM 'All the Tuns should be audited... their sons and grandsons too,' he says of Kit Siang's call for an audit.
PAS should make Kit Siang its president, says Dr M

PAS should make Kit Siang its president, says Dr M

hadi awang lim kit siang UPDATED 1.55PM He sarcastically welcomes PAS' ‘good move’ where it can appoint a non-Muslim to its top leadership.

High Court overturns Gobala's acquittal

High Court overturns Gobala's acquittal

UPDATED 8.15PM The Independent Padang Serai MP had been acquitted of a charge of using criminal force to obstruct a police officer in 2009.
Residents have mixed feelings over Lynas safety

Residents have mixed feelings over Lynas safety

NONE As Lynas aims to fire up its facility soon, a majority of Kuantan residents are torn over their safety and want to move out.

Court orders Yong to pay RM1mil to Harris Salleh

Court orders Yong to pay RM1mil to Harris Salleh

UPDATED 1.05PM Justice Abdul Rahman Sebli found that Yong had 'crossed the line' when he insinuated that Harris had “blood on his hands'.

Indonesia palm tax may hurt M'sia refineries

Indonesia palm tax may hurt M'sia refineries

Indonesia last year cut export taxes on refined grades that helped its domestic processors restart their factories and offer discounts to overseas buyers.
Suspend The Star's permit, insists Perkasa

Suspend The Star's permit, insists Perkasa

NONE A warning would not suffice, says its sec-gen, as the newspaper has repeatedly offended the Muslim community.
Sound of cash register louder than rakyat's voices

Sound of cash register louder than rakyat's voices

lynas himpunan hijau 260211 FREE YOURSAY 'Till today, they are still clearing the mess that they created in Bukit Merah 26 years ago. Let not Lynas...'
Don't overrule AG on highway contract, Najib told

Don't overrule AG on highway contract, Najib told

Najib should consider the view that contract terms for the West Coast Expressway are not in public interest, says Pua.
Lynas and the lyin' ass

Lynas and the lyin' ass

A breathtaking, bare-faced deceit.
Penang Umno Youth chides 'childish' Guan Eng

Penang Umno Youth chides 'childish' Guan Eng

NONE Umno Youth does not like being blamed for threats allegedly made against Lim during the anti-Lynas rally last Sunday.
Sarawak's Cowgate: Deputy minister faces flak

Sarawak's Cowgate: Deputy minister faces flak

jacob dungau sagan 101008 The Sarawak Report alleges Baram MP and family members are beneficiaries of lucrative government contracts.
Bishop hails a voice of moderation

Bishop hails a voice of moderation

The Catholic prelate expresses huge relief over a Muslim academic’s subtle refutation of claims of Christian proselytisation.
Sarawak's Cowgate: Probe MP's contracts, urges PKR

Sarawak's Cowgate: Probe MP's contracts, urges PKR

jacob dungau sagan 101008 Deputy minister Jacob Dungau Sagan is alleged to have received RM63 million in contracts through his family's firms.
Najib holds nation hostage to good governance

Najib holds nation hostage to good governance

parliament FREE YOURSAY 'The nation must be shocked that MACC has become a political bait, and this was announced by...'
Why wait till next GE? Do it now!

Why wait till next GE? Do it now!

FREE YOURSAY 'Why can't Najib work with the opposition to establish an independent MACC? Besides, we wouldn't want Pakatan to win two-thirds too.'
More bite for MACC - another electoral bribe

More bite for MACC - another electoral bribe

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'How ironical that in suggesting some anti-corruption measure, Najib is actually offering bribes to voters.'
A history of violence, Umno-style

A history of violence, Umno-style

FREE YOURSAY 'Lepar state rep Mohd Shohaimi's explanation reminded me of the case when the Sin Chew Daily reporter was arrested under ISA so as to "protect" her.'