Archive - 2 March 2012

Kolej Islam Malaysia to be reactivated as a varsity

Kolej Islam Malaysia to be reactivated as a varsity

The establishment of Universiti Islam Malaysia which has obtained the consent of the Malay Rulers in 2010, is expected to be realised soon, said university council chairperson Dr Mohd Yusof Noor.
Former Olympian Nashatar Singh's health improves

Former Olympian Nashatar Singh's health improves

The health of former national Olympian Nashatar Singh has shown signs of improvement after he was warded for a week at the Kuala Lumpur Gleaneagles Hospital.
Hubby did not return to India, woman tells court

Hubby did not return to India, woman tells court

The wife of Indian national businessman, A Muthuraja told the High Court hearing the murders of cosmetic millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and three others that her husband had never returned to India after coming to Malaysia to meet N Pathmanabhan, a former lawyer who is the first accused in the case, two years ago.
Stop creating unease, MCA's Wee tells DAP

Stop creating unease, MCA's Wee tells DAP

The MCA has slammed the DAP for 'trying to create uneasiness' during the ground-breaking ceremony for SJKC Sg Long by PM.
Najib: Lynas waste to be stored in isolated location

Najib: Lynas waste to be stored in isolated location

PM announces that the residue from the Lynas rare earth plant in Gebeng will be moved to a new location far away from any settlement.
MRT Corp inks no-demolition deal with six land owners

MRT Corp inks no-demolition deal with six land owners

The company announces it has signed a deal with owners of six Jalan Sultan lots, guaranteeing to meet the land owners’ previous demands.
Two guilty of robbing M'sian man in London riots

Two guilty of robbing M'sian man in London riots

Two men were found guilty today of posing as Good Samaritans to steal from an injured Malaysian student in an infamous incident caught on camera during riots in London last year.
Singapore Airlines raises fuel surcharge

Singapore Airlines raises fuel surcharge

Singapore Airlines (SIA) said today it would raise fuel surcharges by up to US$28 for each leg of a flight due to high oil prices, a persistent problem that has ravaged airline earnings worldwide.
Dzulkefly slams Mahathir on non-Muslim VP comment

Dzulkefly slams Mahathir on non-Muslim VP comment

‘I am not surprised... I suggest Mahathir concentrates on explaining allegations of leakages and corruption in the government.'
AirAsia X reviews long-haul networks

AirAsia X reviews long-haul networks

AirAsia X is reviewing all its long-haul networks in view of increasing fuel price and airport charges, its chairperson Rafidah Aziz said.
RM840m Tajudin settlement puzzles shareholders' group

RM840m Tajudin settlement puzzles shareholders' group

The secretive, out-of-court settlement between several GLCs and the former MAS chairperson puzzles Minority Shareholders Watchdog Group.
Amiruddin replies to Kuala Kedah PAS over exco post

Amiruddin replies to Kuala Kedah PAS over exco post

Amiruddin Hamzah says he had replied to the letter from Kuala Kedah PAS over his accepting the reappointment as state exco member.
Cops quiz PKR treasurer over gathering

Cops quiz PKR treasurer over gathering

William Leong was called to the Gombak police station to have his statement recorded over a ceramah held in Bandar Tasik Puteri last month.
Stop Lynas or face Reformasi 2.0, PM told

Stop Lynas or face Reformasi 2.0, PM told

Close the Lynas plant in Gebeng or face serious consequences, such as another reformasi campaign, says Robert Phang.
Foreigner snaps up Sentosa home for record RM93.6mil

Foreigner snaps up Sentosa home for record RM93.6mil

A foreign national has snapped up a sea-facing home in Singapore for a record S$39 million (RM93.6 million), media reports said today.
Muslim NGOs protest UN resolution on LGBT rights

Muslim NGOs protest UN resolution on LGBT rights

NONE UPDATED 5.02PM They want the gov't not to endorse a UN protocol on sexual orientation. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Structural defects, leaks found in new MACC building

Structural defects, leaks found in new MACC building

A year-old Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission building in Alai, Malacca has been found to suffer from leaks, fungus and structural defects.
New Aussie foreign minister's wife is from Perak

New Aussie foreign minister's wife is from Perak

There is a touch of Malaysia in the appointment of Australia’s new Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr.
Najib urged to be honest on highway toll deal

Najib urged to be honest on highway toll deal

Will the abolition of toll lead to longer concession period or will more compensation be paid to Grand Saga, questions Serdang MP Teo Nie Ching.
'We were assaulted, despite being guests at PM's event'

'We were assaulted, despite being guests at PM's event'

Kajang municipal councillor Lee Kee Hiong dap noh omar bandar sungai long attack Kajang councillor Lee Kee Hiong says minister Noh Omar should apologise for the Bandar Sungai Long attack.

PKR slams escalating Umno 'abuse and thuggery'

PKR slams escalating Umno 'abuse and thuggery'

From verbal to physical abuse, violence seem to be the hallmarks of Umno-BN politics, says Surendran.
Investigate AG's role in ex-top cop's case, says MP

Investigate AG's role in ex-top cop's case, says MP

UPDATED 4.32PM PAS VP Mahfuz demands an independent probe into Gani Patail's alleged misconduct.
Perak division youth chief nabbed over sex blackmail

Perak division youth chief nabbed over sex blackmail

According to Selangor police chief Tun Hisan Tun Hamzah, the suspect had threatened to make the victim’s sex video public.
Bishop urges Hasan to heed MCCBCHST call

Bishop urges Hasan to heed MCCBCHST call

Bishop Tan says Hasan Ali should come good on his claims or clamp up because inter-religious harmony is at stake.
Bail increase draws flak from Bersih 1.0 participants

Bail increase draws flak from Bersih 1.0 participants

NONE UPDATED 3.45PM Shocked by the decision, their lawyer said High Court has never before increased bail without basis.
NFC received RM250mil soft loan in full, reveals Pua

NFC received RM250mil soft loan in full, reveals Pua

NONE According to NFC’s audit reports, by 2009 the company had received the full amount of RM250 million.
PAS stands to lose out if Kedah crisis not resolved

PAS stands to lose out if Kedah crisis not resolved

Party veep Mahfuz Omar will trouble-shoot at a meeting between MB Azizan Abdul Razak and executive councillor Phahrolrazi Zawawi.

Anti-Lynas fracas: Cops release pix of 29 witnesses

Anti-Lynas fracas: Cops release pix of 29 witnesses

NONE UPDATED 3.30PM One picture shows Penang Perkasa Youth chief Risuan Mohd Asudin and several others wearing Umno caps.
Mahfuz  wants probe into ministry project for Hasan Ali

Mahfuz wants probe into ministry project for Hasan Ali

UPDATED 7.55PM Mahfuz Omar believes the Youth Ministry has set up a RM30 million unit to fund Hasan's activities to win youth support for Umno-BN.
PM must curb violence or be seen as complicit, say groups

PM must curb violence or be seen as complicit, say groups

NONE Over 70 NGOs call upon Najib to take action against the recent spike in political hooliganism. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Committal hearing against blogger deferred

Committal hearing against blogger deferred

On July 19 last year, Rais won his suit and the blogger was ordered to pay RM300,000 in damages and RM100,000 in costs to the minister.
AG returns NFC investigation papers to police

AG returns NFC investigation papers to police

gani patail ghani patail According to deputy police chief Khalid Abu Bakar, the attorney-general wanted further investigation to be conducted.
BN Youth involved in Penang violence face the boot

BN Youth involved in Penang violence face the boot

BN Youth wants all parties to be probed, including those alleged to have started the provocation, like CM Lim.

'Directors have taken out RM81.4mil from NFC'

'Directors have taken out RM81.4mil from NFC'

UPDATED 12.46PM Tony Pua says the funds were transferred to the directors’ own companies unconditionally with no mention of repayment.
Umno turning thuggish

Umno turning thuggish

The young are left with no future to look forward to.
Kit Siang would make a better PM than Dr M

Kit Siang would make a better PM than Dr M

FREE VOXPOP 'If Australia could accept a Chinese as finance minister, the US a black man as president, what is the problem...'
Hishammuddin taken to task over non-action by police

Hishammuddin taken to task over non-action by police

The home minister must ensure that police take action against rioters to stem the rising violence against Pakatan leaders and journalists.

'Non-Muslim veep in PAS can trigger anxiety'

'Non-Muslim veep in PAS can trigger anxiety'

NONE That PAS is ready for a non-Muslim senior leader can easily be manipulated, warns vice-president Mahfuz Omar.
Silence is not golden when it comes to NFC

Silence is not golden when it comes to NFC

FREE VOXPOP 'Is the government at a loss for words and Umno's ‘Drama Minggu Ini' scriptwriters are unable to keep pace with PKR?'
Badrolamin had to forgo visits due to 'harassment'

Badrolamin had to forgo visits due to 'harassment'

NONE An ISA detainee tells the courts that he feared the conversations during his family visits would be used against him.
Lim dares Najib for judicial tribunal on Ramli exposure

Lim dares Najib for judicial tribunal on Ramli exposure

Ramli's allegations have been circlulating for quite awhile, but his charge against Gani has been aired in public for the first time, says DAP.

ISA detainee quizzed on M'kini, asked to join Umno

ISA detainee quizzed on M'kini, asked to join Umno

NONE UPDATED 4.35PM While he was held under the ISA for militancy, questions posed were unrelated to the allegation.
Student leader at ABU rally probed for sedition

Student leader at ABU rally probed for sedition

UPDATED 5.10PM Police are going after UiTM student leader Khalid Mohd Ismath over a Feb 23 speech at an ‘Anything But Umno’ rally.
Journos submit Lynas fracas petition to Penang CPO

Journos submit Lynas fracas petition to Penang CPO

NONE The journalists questioned the absence of police during the anti-Lynas rally on Sunday which left two of their friends injured.
Special PAS pow wow in Alor Setar tomorrow

Special PAS pow wow in Alor Setar tomorrow

NONE The PAS central committee will meet its Kedah leaders to iron out cracks between state chief Azizan and his deputy, Phahrolrazi.
Noh Omar blames DAP for  school fracas

Noh Omar blames DAP for school fracas

NONE UPDATED 11.55AM The minister turns the tables on the assaulted DAP leaders, claiming that they are ones to be blamed.
Felda settlers explain fear of FGVH listing

Felda settlers explain fear of FGVH listing

NONE Two settlers voice their objections to the listing, citing distrust of Isa Samad and a sentimental link to their land.