Archive - 16 April 2012

Najib: Selangor on verge of returning to BN fold

Najib: Selangor on verge of returning to BN fold

The signal from the people, including the Indians, is clear and in favour of the BN, the prime minister says.
'Opposition's objection to new Bill politically-motivated'

'Opposition's objection to new Bill politically-motivated'

UPDATED 11.05PM Their objections have nothing to do with the law per se, says Information, Communications and Culture Minister Rais Yatim.
Ibrahim Ali: DAP should ask S'pore to repeal ISA

Ibrahim Ali: DAP should ask S'pore to repeal ISA

PARLIAMENT Ibrahim Ali today challenged the DAP to propose to the Singapore government to abolish the ISA in the republic.
Send new security law to PSC, says Pakatan

Send new security law to PSC, says Pakatan

PARLIAMENT ‘Security Offences Bill must be deliberated and contents rehashed before further debate as it holds many opportunities for abuse.'
More tents for Dataran student protesters

More tents for Dataran student protesters

NONE A steady stream of well-wishers have donated food, drinks, clothes and even tents. [PHOTO & VIDEO INSIDE]

 

PKR Youth: Najib tabled PTPTN Act in 1997

PKR Youth: Najib tabled PTPTN Act in 1997

Najwan Halimi, referring to Parliament Hansard, says the then education minister is guilty of introducing the controversial students’ loans fund.
Are Christians a threat or a blessing?

Are Christians a threat or a blessing?

Shoe-throwing imam loses appeal

Shoe-throwing imam loses appeal

Federal Court dismisses Hoslan Hussain's plea for a lesser sentence, saying he failed to prove that his action was 'exceptional'.
Jasa: BN to regain two-thirds in 13th GE

Jasa: BN to regain two-thirds in 13th GE

This is according to a study by the Special Affairs Department (Jasa) which expects BN to recapture several states.
'Only 0.3 percent problems' in electoral roll

'Only 0.3 percent problems' in electoral roll

NONE UPDATED 7.50PM ‘Where in the world is there an electoral roll that is 100 percent accurate?’ asks the EC chief Abdul Aziz.
MCMC: household broadband penetration rate to reach 65%

MCMC: household broadband penetration rate to reach 65%

MCMC expects the country's household broadband penetration rate to increase from 62.9 percent last year to 65 percent this year
'Selangor MB, 19,000 more moved to new zones'

'Selangor MB, 19,000 more moved to new zones'

UPDATED 7.09PM Abdul Aziz says the EC had been working on boundary correction since 2004.
MCA denies meddling in RTD contract

MCA denies meddling in RTD contract

It wants the company concerned and the Road Transport Department to clear the air as well.
No Internet 'filtering' in M'sia, Najib proud

No Internet 'filtering' in M'sia, Najib proud

NONE A study on 74 countries points out, however, instances of how the government keeps a grip on online content.
'Fuziah, don't make big deal about axed talk-show'

'Fuziah, don't make big deal about axed talk-show'

Kedah Gerakan Youth head Tan Keng Liang says Kuantan MP Fuziah Salleh should instead consider debating him on the Lynas plant.

Najib pledges to review Sedition Act

Najib pledges to review Sedition Act

PM pledges to review tough sedition law that critics say has been used to silence dissent as part of reforms to claw back votes.
DAP: MCA now burying PKFZ scandal

DAP: MCA now burying PKFZ scandal

port klang free zone pkfz probe 230807 Minister Kong Cho Ha is accused of undoing remedial actions on the scandal undertaken by his predecessor.
'Stateless' Indians want PM to end lifelong agony

'Stateless' Indians want PM to end lifelong agony

The PKR veep claims 300,000 are being denied education and employment opportunities despite being born and raised in Malaysia.
PTPTN like 'ah long', says youth group

PTPTN like 'ah long', says youth group

UPDATED 5.06PM KLSCAH Youth says the scheme enslaves graduates because it is more concerned with making profits.
'Felda windfall revenue should be debt-free'

'Felda windfall revenue should be debt-free'

NONE UPDATED 3PM Settlers should not be forced to take loans to buy shares when Felda Global Ventures Holding is listed, says PKR.
'Sexual minority rights are not human rights'

'Sexual minority rights are not human rights'

NONE A Muslim official cites the Cairo declaration on human rights in chiding Suhakam for its stance on protecting the LBGT community.
'Police now have excessive power, no accountability'

'Police now have excessive power, no accountability'

NONE COMMENT Suaram believes Special Offences Bill will strengthen impunity and exacerbate abuse of power by police.
The right to be free

The right to be free

LGBTs too are entitled to dignity and rights.
Four students in Dataran sit-in injured in DBKL scuffle

Four students in Dataran sit-in injured in DBKL scuffle

NONE UPDATED 5.01PM They are allegedly roughed up when DBKL attempts to dismantle the students’ tent. [PHOTO GALLERY]
Khaled dares protesters to give up PTPTN loans

Khaled dares protesters to give up PTPTN loans

Higher education minister said the student group must do so to prove that they do not want the PTPTN loan scheme to continue.
Suhakam to flex muscles on new security law

Suhakam to flex muscles on new security law

UPDATED 3.04PM It has accepted a seat on the committee that will supervise implementation, on condition that it can play its watchdog role.
Proton MD not sacked, says Dr M

Proton MD not sacked, says Dr M

Ex-PM hints that Proton Holdings Bhd managing director Syed Zainal Abidin might not want to continue leading the national car maker.
Anti-Lynas group runs ads for donations

Anti-Lynas group runs ads for donations

NONE UPDATED 2.15PM Save Malaysia Stop Lynas runs ads in two Chinese dailies seeking help for legal costs in Australia.
'Act on opposition leaders who disrespect Malay rulers'

'Act on opposition leaders who disrespect Malay rulers'

Right-wing Perkasa makes the call based on an Utusan Malaysia report, while 20 NGOs file police reports against Azmin Ali and Tian Chua.
MEX sale as bad as selling APs, says Dr M

MEX sale as bad as selling APs, says Dr M

NONE UPDATED 3.05PM Maju Expressway's sale of its concession agreement is likened to abuse of the approved permit system.
Gov't to replace PPPA with new law 'soon'

Gov't to replace PPPA with new law 'soon'

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 3.30PM This will do away with annual renewal of licences and bring in a media council for self-regulation of the industry.
Umno Youth: Varsity students rude, immature

Umno Youth: Varsity students rude, immature

NONE These students calling for the abolition of PTPTN need to conduct their demons properly and within limits, hits out Khairy Jamaluddin.
Anwar: No difference between new law and ISA

Anwar: No difference between new law and ISA

UPDATED 1.20PM The Security Offences (Special Measures) Bill is more repressive and open to abuse, he says.

 

PM: Redress available in new security law

PM: Redress available in new security law

NONE UPDATED 1.55PM Detainees under the new security law will be able to challenge their arrest in court, assures Najib.
Dr Mahathir insists ISA a 'good law'

Dr Mahathir insists ISA a 'good law'

NONE UPDATED 1.30PM The former PM sings praises for the draconian law as it could ‘curb potential threats’.
Make Malaysia an open-source software hub

Make Malaysia an open-source software hub

'Advise developer against evicting villagers'

'Advise developer against evicting villagers'

UPDATED 2.25PM The Penang government has a moral duty to intervene in Kampung Boundary 5 since it preaches social justice, says Hindraf.
'US$30mil held in trust for Musa Aman'

'US$30mil held in trust for Musa Aman'

NONE UPDATED 11.22AM HK authorities have traced the money trail from kickbacks to a lawyer’s account, reveals Sarawak Report .
GE13 presents clear choice to voters

GE13 presents clear choice to voters

COMMENT Polls date is uncertain but parties’ platforms are crystal: BN’s plutocracy versus Pakatan’s social democracy.
DPM, loans are meant to be paid back

DPM, loans are meant to be paid back

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Each time we give something, whether loans, scholarships or subsidies, they become universal entitlements.'
Can homosexuality bankrupt a nation?

Can homosexuality bankrupt a nation?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Shamrahayu is more worried about homosexuality than the Umnoputras' corruption.'
We must not give up on this nation

We must not give up on this nation

FREE YOURSAY 'The Umno agenda seems to be pulling the nation into a ‘them and us' situation with divisive elements on the march to...'