Archive - 24 March 2012

Ahmad Shabery blocked by crowd in Permatang Pauh

Ahmad Shabery blocked by crowd in Permatang Pauh

He says he was stopped by about 100 people, believed to be supporters of an opposition party, from attending the launch of the BN 'Blue Wave' sweep.
Umno leaders back Shahrizat to remain Wanita chief

Umno leaders back Shahrizat to remain Wanita chief

Malacca Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam says the decision for Shahrizat to remain as Wanita chief should not be questioned.
Umno kidnap charge attempt against PKR fails

Umno kidnap charge attempt against PKR fails

Attempt at fixing PKR volunteers on a child kidnapping charge collapses when police release them unconditionally for lack of evidence.
PSC on Lynas will proceed without Pakatan reps

PSC on Lynas will proceed without Pakatan reps

NONE Parliament might take more time to decide on the committee members, says Lynas PSC chairperson Khaled Nordin.
Issues raised by Pakatan nothing but 'hot air'

Issues raised by Pakatan nothing but 'hot air'

'Unlike the BN government, which is not in a popularity contest,' says Najib.
Shahrizat: Women should be magnanimous to women

Shahrizat: Women should be magnanimous to women

NONE Women should be brave enough to give opportunities and support to other women, especially those in politics.
MACC denies harassing lawyers, justifies actions

MACC denies harassing lawyers, justifies actions

It maintains it has ‘clear reason and strong justifications’ for calling lawyers of businessman Shamsubahrin Ismail in for questioning.
Fire breaks out at Lotus F1 team's hospitality unit

Fire breaks out at Lotus F1 team's hospitality unit

NONE A fire broke out at the Lotus F1 team's hospitality unit, caused by a refrigerator being placed too close to a gypsum wall.
Najib: We won't promise what can't be delivered

Najib: We won't promise what can't be delivered

The BN government will not make any promise which cannot be delivered, PM Najib said in Port Dickson.
'Baram dam survey destroying smallholdings'

'Baram dam survey destroying smallholdings'

NONE Desperate to save their livelihood, natives write to the project owner to stop work and urge gov't to develop alternative energy.

Cops gun down three parang-wielding men

Cops gun down three parang-wielding men

Police shot dead three parang-wielding men at the home of a villager in Linggi, near Port Dickson this morning.
Ramli: My men disappointed with tribunal rejection

Ramli: My men disappointed with tribunal rejection

ramli yusuff police commercial crime director aca EXCLUSIVE UPDATED 7.44PM The former CCID chief mulls why Najib refuses a tribunal on the AG and ex-IGP.
Liow: Lynas won't get licence if plant is health hazard

Liow: Lynas won't get licence if plant is health hazard

NONE ‘If it is harmful to the health of the people, then it will not be allowed to operate in the country,’ says the heatlh minister.
Shoe-throwing imam's supporters seek royal pardon

Shoe-throwing imam's supporters seek royal pardon

shoe throwing iman protest hoslan hussain UPDATED 5.34PM Supporters of Hoslan Hussain - some with shoes in their hands - submit a memo to Istana Negara.
Nalla to Anwar: See you in court

Nalla to Anwar: See you in court

UPDATED 3.41PM 'I would not bother about this notice and I will continue to speak out against Anwar. He can it even file the case next week,' he says.

 

 

Scandal-ridden BN  on the ropes?

Scandal-ridden BN on the ropes?

NONE COMMENT The electorate has to judge whether the BN with its self-created scandals, can be trusted with 'our future'.
Formula One: F1 shares? No thanks, say team chiefs

Formula One: F1 shares? No thanks, say team chiefs

Leaders of six Formula One outfits painted a bleak picture of team finances at the outwardly glitzy sport.
Lim officially opens M'sia-Penang fiesta in Melbourne

Lim officially opens M'sia-Penang fiesta in Melbourne

Three days to celebrate 'all things Malaysian' began yesterday at the Fiesta Malaysia-cum-Penang Festival held in the suburb of Carlton.
Palanivel to meet voters nationwide next month

Palanivel to meet voters nationwide next month

The MIC will begin a nationwide meet-the-voters session beginning  from April, said its president G Palanivel today.
'DBKL citing draft laws to undervalue land acquisition'

'DBKL citing draft laws to undervalue land acquisition'

Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng alleges that the KL city council has been using the KL City Plan’s draft to enforce lower compensation.
PSC just buying time for Lynas, says Fuziah

PSC just buying time for Lynas, says Fuziah

UPDATED 1.29PM The Kuantan MP says Najib is likely to bulldoze the project through once the general election is over, should he retain power.
Nazri's son case: Impartial police probe crucial

Nazri's son case: Impartial police probe crucial

Mohamad Nedim Mohd Nazri Aziz UPDATED 3.55PM The police must prove that they can investigate the case impartially and 'not bow to pressure'.
Facebook not the national threat, BN is

Facebook not the national threat, BN is

FREE YOURSAY 'Police director Salleh is equating Umno's existence with national security. His attitude is shocking and reveals how ignorant...'
PKR: Umno rally for refinery oiled by outsiders

PKR: Umno rally for refinery oiled by outsiders

Pro petronas pengerang rally Aping last Sunday’s Pengerang protest, Umno allegedly brought in busloads of outsiders to support the mega-refinery.
I, too, wish I could get a RM598mil loan

I, too, wish I could get a RM598mil loan

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'The whole system of good governance has broken down. It makes a mockery of our judicial system.'
Cop broke rules in Teluk Bahang, concedes IGP

Cop broke rules in Teluk Bahang, concedes IGP

NONE The officer on duty didn't follow the standard operating procedures, police chief Ismail Omar concedes.
NGO rates Penang gov't performance at lowly 4

NGO rates Penang gov't performance at lowly 4

The Selangor-based Cassa alleges the state places investors' interests above that of Penangites.
Police will act against ceramah troublemakers

Police will act against ceramah troublemakers

NONE 'Whether it is a small or a big group, anyone who tries to do something that breaks the law, we will act,' the IGP warns.
Assault on security guard: Like father, like son

Assault on security guard: Like father, like son

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘How can one be the law minister when his own son is lawless? Hypocrisy is a common trait in Umno.'
Call for AG's suspension pending Copgate probe

Call for AG's suspension pending Copgate probe

PKR veep N Surendran says the House speaker should not have dismissed Subang MP R Sivarasa's motion to debate the issue.
PM denies meddling in Felda court cases

PM denies meddling in Felda court cases

UPDATED 1.50PM ‘This is a complete distortion of facts,’ says the prime minister in Kuala Lumpur last night, declining to elaborate.
No tribunal for AG, says Najib

No tribunal for AG, says Najib

NONE The PM says this is because it is merely a claim and a tribunal can only be set up if there is sufficient evidence.