Archive - 20 April 2012

Zahid: Don't confuse folk with armoured car issue

Zahid: Don't confuse folk with armoured car issue

Defence Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has told pro-opposition bloggers not to confuse the people with the issue of acquisition of 6x6 armoured cars, with locally-made AV8.
ESQ alumni ask fatwa council to announce findings

ESQ alumni ask fatwa council to announce findings

Thirty alumni of the Emotional and Spiritual Quotient (ESQ) leadership training have asked the National Fatwa Council to announce its findings on the course after monitoring it for almost two years.
Bring the 300,000 undocumented to MIC, says Subra

Bring the 300,000 undocumented to MIC, says Subra

The opposition should bring the 300,000 Malaysian Indians, said to be without proper documentations, to the MIC so that the party can take the necessary action, MIC deputy president Dr S Subramaniam said.
Consumer Price Index rises 2.1pct in March

Consumer Price Index rises 2.1pct in March

Malaysia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) in March 2012 rose 2.1 percent to 104.5 from 102.4 in the same month last year.
MMC-Gamuda accepts RM8.28bil MRT contract

MMC-Gamuda accepts RM8.28bil MRT contract

A joint venture between MMC Corp Bhd and Gamuda Bhd has accepted the RM8.28 billion contract for the underground works package for the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit.
May 8 re-mention for Hasbie's money-laundering case

May 8 re-mention for Hasbie's money-laundering case

Former political secretary Hasbie Satar’s 28-count money-laundering case was fixed for a May 8 re-mention by the Sessions Court today. 
RM1.5mil payout: Actress threatens legal action

RM1.5mil payout: Actress threatens legal action

NONE The actress, who is allegedly linked to a top Umno minister, tells her accusers to lay off or face her legal guns.

 

Anwar can't make it to Hindraf event

Anwar can't make it to Hindraf event

NONE UPDATED 6.48PM PKR's Saifuddin says Anwar had not been consulted on the date and he has another engagement.
City Hall okays 3 tents at Dataran for royal concert

City Hall okays 3 tents at Dataran for royal concert

UPDATED 5.55PM 'DBKL has allowed us to maintain three tents tomorrow when the royal concert is held.' [VIDEO INSIDE]
Kelantan Orang Asli slams MB, demands apology

Kelantan Orang Asli slams MB, demands apology

UPDATED 5.20PM Chief Azmi Badul hits out at Nik Aziz for allegedly calling them outsiders and that they hade been instigated to protest against the state.
Indonesian politician jailed for corruption

Indonesian politician jailed for corruption

An Indonesian court today sentenced a politician to four years and 10 months in a corruption case that has rocked the country’s ruling party.
Lynas: Only 0.1 fatal cancer cases per million caused

Lynas: Only 0.1 fatal cancer cases per million caused

Radiological emissions from refinery won't be a problem... it'll be safer than four hours of watching TV on an old set, Lynas MD Mashal Ahmad says. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Festival mood grips Dataran after student attack

Festival mood grips Dataran after student attack

The public’s goodwill sees donations of tents and food, and vendors enjoy brisk trade as the students vow to camp-in until Bersih 3.0.
Singapore installing island-wide camera network

Singapore installing island-wide camera network

Singapore has begun installing police surveillance cameras that will eventually cover all 10,000 public-housing blocks across the island.
Ambiga-KJ showdown next week

Ambiga-KJ showdown next week

The Bersih co-chairperson and the Umno Youth chief will face off in a debate on electoral reforms in Kuala Lumpur on April 25.
Amangate: Swiss bank mum on Sabah allegation

Amangate: Swiss bank mum on Sabah allegation

US$90 million went into a Sabah lawyer’s UBS Hong Kong account before it was transferred to a UBS Zurich account in Musa Aman’s own name.
Sad day for students exercising democratic rights

Sad day for students exercising democratic rights

NONE Lim Guan Eng regrets police inaction and refusal by Umno ministers to condemn the barbaric attack on students.
Police slow to react to Dataran attack, says MP

Police slow to react to Dataran attack, says MP

NONE 'I went to the police nearby to ask them to take action, but they stepped in only when the attackers were about to leave.'
Sit-in protest and democracy

Sit-in protest and democracy

Malaysians must stand up and be counted.
PKA top management grilled by journalists

PKA top management grilled by journalists

NONE A media session to refute allegations on PKFZ scandal turns into a public relation disaster. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Plumping for Bersih at book launch

Plumping for Bersih at book launch

Bersih was not far from everyone's mind at the launch of ‘Kaleidoscope’, a book by legal doyenne PG Lim.
Bersih: Amendments remove safeguards from fraud

Bersih: Amendments remove safeguards from fraud

UPDATED 3.20PM The polls reform group says the amendments to the Elections Offences Act dilute the role of polling agents. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Kedah MB: Don't politicise fatwa ruling

Kedah MB: Don't politicise fatwa ruling

MB Azizan explains the amendment has nothing to do with a surau suit and that it does not apply to non-Muslims.
KPF delegates okay  FGVH listing

KPF delegates okay FGVH listing

Stiff resistance notwithstanding, Koperasi Permodalan Felda delegates yesterday approved the proposed listing of FGVH.

EC turns Bersih committee member into 'zombie'

EC turns Bersih committee member into 'zombie'

NONE UPDATED 2.27PM Despite the EC declaring him dead since the 70s, 50-year-old Liau Kok Fah managed to vote in 2004.
Masing: Never bite the hand that feeds you

Masing: Never bite the hand that feeds you

NONE THE ANTIDOTE Sarawak's James Masing has infuriated the voters by urging them not to 'bite the hand that feeds them'.
Esso Malaysia's minority told to reject takeover offer

Esso Malaysia's minority told to reject takeover offer

Petron Corp, the oil and gas arm of the San Miguel Corp conglomerate, completed the acquisition of a 65 percent stake in Esso last month.
DBKL says no to Bersih rally at Dataran Merdeka

DBKL says no to Bersih rally at Dataran Merdeka

UPDATED 1.50PM City Hall says the venue is only suitable for ‘national events’ and not the sit-in. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Press law - Another pseudo-reform

Press law - Another pseudo-reform

NONE COMMENT Shouldn’t the entire PPPA be thrown away, if we are serious in upholding the letter and spirit of our constitution?
Lynas files suit against online portal and SMSL

Lynas files suit against online portal and SMSL

The Australian firm accuses Free Malaysia Today and Save Malaysia Stop Lynas of defamation by publishing false and misleading statements about it.
DAP to gather its MPs to sign integrity pledge

DAP to gather its MPs to sign integrity pledge

But BN MPs don't want to be seen as self-proclaimed candidates by signing the pledge initiated by anti-graft watchdog TI-M.
Gebeng plant tour turns out restricted, unrefined

Gebeng plant tour turns out restricted, unrefined

Both the local and foreign press complain of limits imposed during a tour of the controversial rare earth refinery in Gebeng.

Bond payment a continuation of Ong's policy, says PKA

Bond payment a continuation of Ong's policy, says PKA

UPDATED 3.32PM Port Klang Authority, which oversees Port Klang Free Zone, maintains it has an undertaking to pay back Kuala Dimensi.
Zam: Big biz the 'hidden hands' hampering media

Zam: Big biz the 'hidden hands' hampering media

NONE Zainuddin Maidin hopes the proposed setting up of the Malaysian Media Council would be able to address media freedom problems.
PPPA amendments get nod after much acrimony

PPPA amendments get nod after much acrimony

PARLIAMENT Kit Siang says they are 'mere baby steps' showing the gov't is not serious about press freedom.

Kedah fatwa ruling - a clear breach of democracy

Kedah fatwa ruling - a clear breach of democracy

COMMENT The Islamic Renaissance Front reads reports of Kedah’s new fatwa ruling with alarm.
Young activist nabbed over Bersih posters

Young activist nabbed over Bersih posters

NONE UPDATED 6.09PM The 21-year-old volunteer has been held since 4.15am at the Sungai Nibong police station for ‘trespassing’.
The minister is falling into a black hole

The minister is falling into a black hole

FREE YOURSAY 'Methinks this minister is caught in the gravitational pull of a ‘black hole' and there is no escape for him.'
Against BN, the EC is just a scarecrow

Against BN, the EC is just a scarecrow

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'What scarecrows are to open-field agriculture, the EC is to Malaysian electoral democracy.'
When thugs have no fear of the police

When thugs have no fear of the police

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘It is a pity the police who were there did not stop the attack. It only shows that they are afraid of thugs.'
French judge accepts Suaram's witnesses

French judge accepts Suaram's witnesses

NONE Following a three-hour session, the judge has agreed to accept Suaram's list of potential witnesses which includes PM Najib.
Parliament's clock frozen to rush Bills

Parliament's clock frozen to rush Bills

NONE In a move not seen over 22 years, Parliament was forced to literally freeze time at the stroke of midnight.