Archive - 3 March 2012

Teenage boy alleges assault by policeman

Teenage boy alleges assault by policeman

NS police have launched an investigation into a report lodged by a teenage suspect that he was beaten by a policeman.
PM fires salvos at PAS, PKR and DAP

PM fires salvos at PAS, PKR and DAP

PAS is 'Parti Asyik Serabut', PKR is 'Parti Kalut dan Ribut' and DAP is 'Depa Ambil Peluang', he says.
Opposition parties incapable of ruling, says Nazri

Opposition parties incapable of ruling, says Nazri

The conflict ailing the PAS-ruled Kedah showed opposition parties were incapable of ruling the state, what more the country.
Political parties' members should not act like thugs: analyst

Political parties' members should not act like thugs: analyst

Members of political parties should not act like thugs as this will only give a bad image to the party.
Wanita BN in 'attack' mode for GE, says Shahrizat

Wanita BN in 'attack' mode for GE, says Shahrizat

The Wanita BN machinery is in "attack" mode and ready for the next general election, Wanita BN chief Shahrizat Abdul Jalil declared today.
Nazri advises NFC not to issue media statements

Nazri advises NFC not to issue media statements

'The management should remain silent and not interfere in police investigation or decision of AG.'
Najib apologises for BN's past mistakes

Najib apologises for BN's past mistakes

'I believe that we should not be arrogant,' he says.
Gov't urged to divulge Lynas waste dumpsite

Gov't urged to divulge Lynas waste dumpsite

NONE 'Either Najib stops Lamp from operating or we will embark on a nationwide campaign to vote this gov't out.'
Ensure good corporate practice in GLCs, PM urged

Ensure good corporate practice in GLCs, PM urged

'If the federal government and Najib are sincere in their efforts the Selangor government looks forward to their support in this process'.
Students to hold Bersih-style rally on April 14

Students to hold Bersih-style rally on April 14

In the run-up to the rally, several roadshows will be held nationwide on top of a planned concert on April 7.
NGO: Felcra cattle project possibly bigger Cowgate

NGO: Felcra cattle project possibly bigger Cowgate

NONE The NGO Bapa asks if the cattle project, that it says is a ‘failure’, is aimed to cash in on funds meant for poverty alleviation.
Rosmah bags another foreign university award

Rosmah bags another foreign university award

NONE The New Jersey university gives the 'Distinguished Service Medal' to Rosmah in recognition of her public service.
Ramli: MACC used 'shady character' to frame me

Ramli: MACC used 'shady character' to frame me

ramli yusuff MACC relied on a person involved in organised crime, including illegal money lending, prostitution and drugs.
Learn from Airasia, Mahathir tells MAS

Learn from Airasia, Mahathir tells MAS

'AirAsia is making plenty of money. They are making profit even though their fares are very low.'
NUJ asks media owners to abide by fair reporting

NUJ asks media owners to abide by fair reporting

UPDATED 5.24PM The National Union of Journalists will submit a memorandum urging all media owners to respect its members’ fair reporting pledge.

The capricious turns of Chandra Muzaffar

The capricious turns of Chandra Muzaffar

chandra muzaffar COMMENT The formerly pre-eminent intellectual these days roots for a regime he once shuddered to be allied with.    
Jati promises murtad video in fortnight

Jati promises murtad video in fortnight

UPDATED 6.12PM After months of alleging a plot to convert Muslims, Hasan Ali says the video proof will finally be ready.
Jessie Ooi: Call me Ms Tow Truck if you like

Jessie Ooi: Call me Ms Tow Truck if you like

NONE She has taken to her new moniker to the extent of using it on herself; sort of 'taking the wind out of the sail' move.
Ministry offer: Hasan threatens to sue Mahfuz

Ministry offer: Hasan threatens to sue Mahfuz

UPDATED 5.32PM He denies allegations he has received a lucrative grant of RM30mil from Youth Ministry to help draw youth to the BN.
Gag order on Phahrolrazi ahead of Kedah meeting

Gag order on Phahrolrazi ahead of Kedah meeting

UPDATED 1.02PM The Kedah PAS deputy chief has been told to clamp up until a solution can be hammered out at tonight’s meeting.
'Better working conditions vital for press freedom'

'Better working conditions vital for press freedom'

NUJ says the first step of advancing the cause of press freedom lies in improving treatment of journalists otherwise temptation may trip them.
S'gor MB bullish on  two-thirds majority  win

S'gor MB bullish on two-thirds majority win

INTERVIEW He says surveys show Pakatan has become more popular than the BN in Selangor, especially among the young.
Passing the buck till NFC becomes NFA

Passing the buck till NFC becomes NFA

FREE VOXPOP 'The police passed the report to the AG, the AG passed it back to the police. When the music stops, it will be ‘no further action' (NFA).'
When even a top cop is not safe

When even a top cop is not safe

FREE VOXPOP 'If what was said was true, how would common people like me get protected from false accusations?'
Mahfuz denies eyeing Kedah MB's post

Mahfuz denies eyeing Kedah MB's post

NONE The PAS veep says he had declined offers to contest in a Kedah state constituency, but is keen on a parliamentary seat.
Dr Jeyakumar's solitary political journey

Dr Jeyakumar's solitary political journey

NONE COMMENT Dr Michael Jeyakumar is an anomaly among politicians. He is an MP who subscribes to a leftist ideology.
A non-Malay Felda settler's success story

A non-Malay Felda settler's success story

r thangam felda R Thangam, 50, the son of an estate worker from Rembau, tells of how he made it big in the oil palm scheme.
So Penang CM is to be blamed too?

So Penang CM is to be blamed too?

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘I agree that it takes two hands to clap... but how can a hand clap when it's a clenched fist?'
Lynas waste: Who in the cabinet is lying?

Lynas waste: Who in the cabinet is lying?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib, do you realise that your ministers announced that the waste will be shipped back to Australia? And here you are telling us...'