Archive - 17 April 2012

Najib, wife 'hire' lawyer for mystery overseas assignment

Najib, wife 'hire' lawyer for mystery overseas assignment

NONE UPDATED 11.01PM Top lawyer Shafee will be involved in a sensitive legal assignment in New York, London and Paris.

'Minister not reversing remedies for PKFZ'

'Minister not reversing remedies for PKFZ'

This allegation is untrue as several cases have been filed and probes by MACC and the police are ongoing, says Port Klang Authority.
Nazri: New law won't target legitimate dissent

Nazri: New law won't target legitimate dissent

PARLIAMENT It's the most comprehensive term for democratic rule by the people of this country, entrusted to those elected to Parliament, he says.
Pack up and leave, deputy minister tells protesters

Pack up and leave, deputy minister tells protesters

NONE A royal concert in honour of the Agong will be held there on April 21 and students should respect him, says Saifuddin Abdullah.
Tian Chua wants Parliament to probe 'disrespect' claim

Tian Chua wants Parliament to probe 'disrespect' claim

UPDATED 8.10PM He wants a panel to probe blogger's lie that Pakatan MPs were disrespectful during the installation of the 14th Agong.
'Why is NFC boss abroad on business?'

'Why is NFC boss abroad on business?'

NONE UPDATED 9.13PM After all, the government is calling for new bids for the cattle-rearing project, says PKR's Zuraida Kamaruddin.

Mahathir admitted to HUKM for minor surgery

Mahathir admitted to HUKM for minor surgery

NONE UPDATED 7.23PM The former PM was admitted this morning to remove nasal polyps, and will be hospitalised for a few days.
'Current ISA detainees may be tried in court'

'Current ISA detainees may be tried in court'

NONE UPDATED 8.29PM The home minister will decide if they can be released or produced in court to answer charges.
Moderate Malays must speak out

Moderate Malays must speak out

Let not only the views of extremists be heard.
Bishop: Revoke restrictions on al Kitab too

Bishop: Revoke restrictions on al Kitab too

This is because a clause in the new Bill states that any order issued under ISA will remain even after the Act is repealed.
'Is KGNS land takeover in the works?'

'Is KGNS land takeover in the works?'

Posing the question to the PM, Lim Guan Eng also asks if this is in the interests of the public and members of the golf club.
Kuantan to take down political party posters

Kuantan to take down political party posters

The parties have been putting banners, posters and flags without the required police permits and and the Kuantan Municipal Council will bring them down.
MAS plane turns back with engine trouble

MAS plane turns back with engine trouble

The flight to London returned to KL International Airport shortly after takeoff when it developed engine trouble, the company said today.
150,000 flyers to shoot down 'Umno's lies'

150,000 flyers to shoot down 'Umno's lies'

NONE After weeks of the CM being accused he sold off a plot of mosque land, Penang gov't fights back with its version of ‘truth’.
EC expects more challenging task to hold GE13

EC expects more challenging task to hold GE13

The commission says the contest between the contesting parties is expected to be more intense than in previous elections.
'No further action' on 55pct of custodial deaths

'No further action' on 55pct of custodial deaths

No cause for further action on 85 out of 156 deaths in custody between 2000 and February 2011 is unacceptable in law, says think tank Refsa.
Nik Aziz won't respond to Orang Asli protest

Nik Aziz won't respond to Orang Asli protest

The Kelantan MB says the Gua Musang protest is provoked by a mastermind he will not name.
Najib urged to slash 'wasteful' military spending

Najib urged to slash 'wasteful' military spending

A coalition of NGOs wants the PM to review Malaysia’s defence policy and cut the national defence budget to under one percent of GDP.
Global Bersih revs up for 3.0 rallies

Global Bersih revs up for 3.0 rallies

Malaysians will gather in 41 cities in 14 countries to date, while those at home can show support ‘in small ways’ at least on April 28.
Gov't fears abolishing PTPTN not good for business

Gov't fears abolishing PTPTN not good for business

PSM alleges that colleges have been turned into a mega business that the ruling party and the businessmen fear its abolition the most.
Pakatan seeks further amendments to UUCA

Pakatan seeks further amendments to UUCA

UPDATE 8.30AM Pakatan Rakyat is seeking amendments to the proposed Section 15(3) which it calls impractical.
'Pakatan could push for M'sia to be a republic'

'Pakatan could push for M'sia to be a republic'

UPDATED 2.41PM Perkasa takes the cue and goes on the attack over the alleged rude behaviour of Pakatan MPs at Agong's installation.
'Illogical for DAP to tell S'pore to repeal its ISA'

'Illogical for DAP to tell S'pore to repeal its ISA'

Perkasa president Ibrahim Ali has challenged DAP to propose to Singapore that it repeal its ISA, which doesn't make sense to DAP.

GE13: Azmin predicts polling day on June 23

GE13: Azmin predicts polling day on June 23

NONE PKR No 2 tells its Johor leaders that nomination day would be June 10 and polling would be held on the 23rd.
Motion to refer Security Bill to PSC rejected

Motion to refer Security Bill to PSC rejected

NONE PARLIAMENT UPDATED 4.50PM The Bill has passed the second reading or the policy-stage debate, rules the deputy speaker.
Wanita Umno calls for stern action on opposition leaders

Wanita Umno calls for stern action on opposition leaders

It says they showed disrespect during the installation of Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah as the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong last week.

 

Kit Siang: RCI on PKFZ if Pakatan wins GE13

Kit Siang: RCI on PKFZ if Pakatan wins GE13

NONE UPDATED 3.55PM Since the premier has been silent on the 'super task force' findings, a RCI is the only option, says Lim Kit Siang.
Azmin, Tian Chua deny ridiculing Malay rulers

Azmin, Tian Chua deny ridiculing Malay rulers

They say the allegations originated from a blog and are mere propaganda by Umno.
All my efforts in PKFZ overturned, decries Ong

All my efforts in PKFZ overturned, decries Ong

NONE UPDATED 2.52PM Good governance broke down after the change of guard in the Transport Ministry and PKA, claims Ong Tee Keat.
0.3pct would have seen BN retain S'gor, EC told

0.3pct would have seen BN retain S'gor, EC told

UPDATED 2.25PM Bersih's Wong Chin Huat slams the Election Commission for downplaying the number of dubious voters.
'Privatising fines making good business of speeding'

'Privatising fines making good business of speeding'

NONE UPDATED 1.51PM MP William Leong slams the gov't for turning traffic offences into a ‘profit centre’.
Sexual favours, tourism trips - new graft lures

Sexual favours, tourism trips - new graft lures

The MACC deputy chief finds it difficult to prove cases of sexual favours as witnesses don't want to come forward for obvious reasons.
'No guarantee security laws won't be abused'

'No guarantee security laws won't be abused'

NONE PARLIAMENT UPDATED 4.15PM He says if the government doesn't respect the law, then safeguards are moot.
Three principles to remain in Sedition Act

Three principles to remain in Sedition Act

NONE Deriding the Malay rulers, creating racial unrest and questioning prerogatives in the constitution will stay in the Act, says PM.
Dataran student sit-in faces new round of DBKL bust

Dataran student sit-in faces new round of DBKL bust

UPDATED 2.25PM On day 4, the 10 students receive a fresh order to vacate their camp. [PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO INSIDE]
Our education world class?

Our education world class?

Failure related to lack of right environment.
Another step towards local polls in Penang

Another step towards local polls in Penang

NONE A draft Bill will be unveiled on Saturday, following the state gov't move in January to issue a gazette notification on the issue.
Lynas appeal hearing: Kuantan folk mount protest

Lynas appeal hearing: Kuantan folk mount protest

UPDATED 7.35PM About 30 residents rally outside the Nuclear Agency where a residents’ appeal against the Lynas TOL is being heard.
No outrage when Dr M clipped royalty's powers

No outrage when Dr M clipped royalty's powers

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'One such story then was about the Kelantan sultan illegally driving away his Porsche from the Customs holding area.'
With less graft, M'sia can invest on education

With less graft, M'sia can invest on education

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Yes, it's possible to provide free education if the financial leakages can be plugged. After all, education is...'
ISA used to curb potential threats to Umno

ISA used to curb potential threats to Umno

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Mahathir should have further added: ‘The ISA is my secret formula for my long stay of 22 years in power.''
One seat holds up Penang PKR's candidate list

One seat holds up Penang PKR's candidate list

NONE Speculation is rife there is a tussle for Pantai Jerejak state seat as its incumbent Sim Tze Tzin is eyeing Bayan Baru.
New ISA law: An ogre supplanted by an octopus

New ISA law: An ogre supplanted by an octopus

NONE COMMENT If detention without trial made ISA abominable, detention after acquittal makes its replacement reprehensible.
Detained in Kamunting for opposing rare earths plant

Detained in Kamunting for opposing rare earths plant

NONE ISA FOCUS Tan Ka Kheng was held under Operasi Lalang but that hasn't kept him from taking part in the Stop Lynas movement.