Archive - 26 April 2012

EC: Dubious voters down by 3 pc

EC: Dubious voters down by 3 pc

As of March 28, the number of dubious entries in the electoral roll has been reduced from 42,051 to 40,803, says the EC.

DBKL locks down Dataran for 48 hours

DBKL locks down Dataran for 48 hours

UPDATED 9.50PM Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will enforce a 48 hour lock down on Dataran Merdeka from 6am tomorrow morning.
Hisham: Cops will act if Bersih rally at Dataran

Hisham: Cops will act if Bersih rally at Dataran

NONE UPDATED 9.30AM Putrajaya has shown a clear sign that a crackdown on the Bersih 3.0 rally is imminent come Saturday.
Kelantan's appeals against Petronas dismissed

Kelantan's appeals against Petronas dismissed

The Court of Appeal today dismissed the Kelantan government’s appeal against the ruling by the High Court that its breach-of-contract suit against Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) should be heard and disposed off by way of issues of law.
Kit Siang won't contest in Johor, claims Soi Lek

Kit Siang won't contest in Johor, claims Soi Lek

UPDATED 7.55PM When asked whether he would face off with the DAP supremo, the MCA president is upbeat that this will not materialise.
Soi Lek: Bersih trying to force gov't 'flip-flop'

Soi Lek: Bersih trying to force gov't 'flip-flop'

UPDATED 8.30PM MCA has accused Bersih of abusing the Peaceful Assembly Act in order to paint the government in a bad light.
Nizar's claims seditious, say Armed Forces

Nizar's claims seditious, say Armed Forces

Ex-MB claimed that PM had called for a meeting with MAF top guns and asked them to do 'something' if BN loses in the coming polls.
Monitoring teams to ensure smooth general election

Monitoring teams to ensure smooth general election

The EC deputy chairperson Wan Ahmad Wan Omar says the team would ensure that the election campaign adheres strictly to regulations.
Tunku Abdul Aziz deserves applause, says MCA

Tunku Abdul Aziz deserves applause, says MCA

The party also urged the DAP not to issue a gag order on him as his comments came in best interests of the country and her people.
Malacca to gazette two stadiums for demonstrations

Malacca to gazette two stadiums for demonstrations

The Malacca government will gazette the Tun Fatimah Stadium in Bandar Melaka and the Hang Jebat Stadium in Kerubong as venues for protests.
Firefly opens up Kota Baru-Johor Baru connections

Firefly opens up Kota Baru-Johor Baru connections

Firefly, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, made history today by being the first airline to provide direct air linkages connecting the south and the East Coast of peninsular Malaysia.
A prayer for all taking part in Bersih 3.0

A prayer for all taking part in Bersih 3.0

UM to probe trio over anti-PTPTN demo

UM to probe trio over anti-PTPTN demo

UPDATED 5.30PM The three students have been accused of sullying the good name of the university and violating the UUCA.
Appellate court upholds Apcet II decision

Appellate court upholds Apcet II decision

The court however rejects the activists' appeal on the quantum of compensation after being unlawfully detained over a decade ago.

 

The existence of 42,051 doubtful voters - trivial?

The existence of 42,051 doubtful voters - trivial?

Bus transportation system in Malacca improving

Bus transportation system in Malacca improving

The taking over of stage bus management by the Malacca state government through its subsidiary, Panorama Melaka Sdn Bhd is starting to show positive development since operations began almost two months ago.
Why M'sians overseas joining global Bersih 3.0

Why M'sians overseas joining global Bersih 3.0

Plans to buy more submarines, says navy chief

Plans to buy more submarines, says navy chief

scorpene submarine Admiral Abdul Aziz Jaafar says however, the plan could not be implemented in the near term due to budget constraints.
NFC to sue bank, Rafizi over KL Eco City expose

NFC to sue bank, Rafizi over KL Eco City expose

UPDATED 6.26PM The company has also lodged police reports against the two parties for contravening banking laws.
The gov't that fights civil society won't last long

The gov't that fights civil society won't last long

Guan Eng, you've done nothing, claims Muhyiddin

Guan Eng, you've done nothing, claims Muhyiddin

UPDATED 4.55PM The DPM asks the Penang chief minister to say exactly what he has done to reduce the cost of living for Penangites.
Nurul questions land given to Umno-linked company

Nurul questions land given to Umno-linked company

UPDATED 4.10PM Why, asks Lembah Pantai's Nurul Izzah, was gov't land in Brickfields marked for institutional use been given to Umno-linked firm?
Hijau backers 'will make it' with or without buses

Hijau backers 'will make it' with or without buses

NONE UPDATED 5.25PM 'This is a minor issue, people will make their way to Kuala Lumpur no matter what.’ [VIDEO INSIDE]
AirAsia dismisses 'not using KLIA2' talk

AirAsia dismisses 'not using KLIA2' talk

AirAsia Bhd has dismissed allegations it has opted to stay at the temporary LCCT, and that it will not move to the KLIA2.
Pro-Mahasiswa to defy UPM ban on Bersih rally

Pro-Mahasiswa to defy UPM ban on Bersih rally

The student body points out that the notice is in direct contradiction of what the prime minister had promised recently.
770 settlers in Pekan sue Felda for RM422mil

770 settlers in Pekan sue Felda for RM422mil

NONE UPDATED 4.03PM They claim Felda committed fraud by grading their yield of oil palm lower than it should have been.
Politically-inclined EC a mere tool of the BN

Politically-inclined EC a mere tool of the BN

COMMENT The many reasons why Malaysians should mobilise in full force for Bersih sit-in at Dataran Merdeka and elsewhere on Saturday.
Well-wishes to Bersih 3.0

Well-wishes to Bersih 3.0

Context, process as important as the outcome.
Najib makes cameo appearance on THR Raaga

Najib makes cameo appearance on THR Raaga

The PM speaks about the efforts taken by the government under his leadership to improve facilities offered to the minority community.
DAP senator says 'no' to Bersih rally at Dataran

DAP senator says 'no' to Bersih rally at Dataran

NONE UPDATED 5.46PM Tunku Abdul Aziz says street protests can cause chaos, thus Bersih 3.0 should be held at another venue.
'End to Orang Asli woes if BN takes Kelantan'

'End to Orang Asli woes if BN takes Kelantan'

'We will immediately address their land issues if we win the state back,' promises Rural and Regional Development Minister Shafie Apdal.
Mission raises concerns over upcoming polls

Mission raises concerns over upcoming polls

NONE UPDATED 2.50PM The short campaigning period of 10 days is one of the three concerns raised by the international mission.
PAS MP charged with teaching without credentials

PAS MP charged with teaching without credentials

NONE Khalid Samad pleads not guilty to teaching while not having credentials at Surau Taman Semesta in Kapar, Klang on Aug 16 last year.
PTPTN chief: We are not loan sharks

PTPTN chief: We are not loan sharks

NONE UPDATED 3.10PM 'They prefer the friendly approach to help students as it is PTPTN's social responsibility.'
Focus on the peninsula, Sabah leader tells Pakatan

Focus on the peninsula, Sabah leader tells Pakatan

NONE And support local parties there in the polls, or you'll be no different from the ‘coloniser' Umno, says Jeffrey Kitingan.
I voted for removal of polling agents, says Khairy

I voted for removal of polling agents, says Khairy

But, they still have room to verify voters, says the Rembau MP after debating with Bersih co-chairperson on electoral reform.
'Organisers for DPM's lunch event broke the law'

'Organisers for DPM's lunch event broke the law'

NONE Pakatan exco members say the organisers of the 1Malaysia lunch have inconvenienced the people by blocking the road.
Top EC officials are Umno members, claims PKR

Top EC officials are Umno members, claims PKR

UPDATED 12.55PM PKR sec-gen Saifuddin Nasution challenges the EC chairperson and deputy chairperson to deny the allegation.
MP did not decide to give up parliamentary seat

MP did not decide to give up parliamentary seat

KJ: 42,000 voters in roll 'anomalies', not 'fraud'

KJ: 42,000 voters in roll 'anomalies', not 'fraud'

NONE The EC has acceptable explanations and Bersih is 'misrepresenting' the issue, the Umno Youth chief tells a forum.
Fatwa row: Filing of police report questioned

Fatwa row: Filing of police report questioned

A police report by a royal family member against the new amendment to a fatwa (edicts) law has been decribed as "inappropriate".
70pct on Twitterjaya oppose abolition of PTPTN

70pct on Twitterjaya oppose abolition of PTPTN

Politweet, analysing the interaction of Malaysians and politicians, finds most of them feel taking a loan carries a moral obligation.
Free green tea in support of Bersih

Free green tea in support of Bersih

Sunny Beach restaurant in KL introduces its ‘Bersih and Green Week’, giving a cup of green tea to all dining-in customers wearing green or yellow.
For Shahrizat's family, NFC is a cash cow

For Shahrizat's family, NFC is a cash cow

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'I am amazed at the amount of expose that has gone on, yet the government is not doing anything about it.'
Tourism Ministry denies Himpunan Hijau's claim

Tourism Ministry denies Himpunan Hijau's claim

We did not instruct Kuantan bus drivers not to ferry folk to the Himpunan rally in KL, says ministry sec-gen Ong Hong Peng.
Bakun Dam left with no reason to exist

Bakun Dam left with no reason to exist

NONE The cancellation of a multi-billion ringgit aluminum smelter has turned the Bakun Dam into a costly white elephant.
DPM's Penang 1M'sia lunch sparks Umno-Pakatan row

DPM's Penang 1M'sia lunch sparks Umno-Pakatan row

The row was over a blocked road with canopies in Taman Mahsuri which reportedly did not obtain the approval of the local council.

 

Zahid, learn from Dr 'I don't remember' M

Zahid, learn from Dr 'I don't remember' M

FREE YOURSAY ‘What difference will it make if they appear or not? The case will go on as the French judges will rely on documented evidence.'
Podcast: Bersih Atlanta trio prepares for rally

Podcast: Bersih Atlanta trio prepares for rally

NONE Oon Yeoh has a special Skype conversation with a trio of Malaysians in Atlanta, who are organising a Bersih rally there.
Confrontation comes down to the wire

Confrontation comes down to the wire

NONE COMMENT Unless one side concedes, the confrontation between Bersih and powers-that-be heads for intriguing denouement.
Marina Mahathir yet to decide on Bersih 3.0

Marina Mahathir yet to decide on Bersih 3.0

NONE ‘I like to hold my cards close,' says the social activist and daughter of Dr M when asked if she would participate.
No, Mr Mayor, you do not call the tune

No, Mr Mayor, you do not call the tune

FREE YOURSAY 'This is just a peaceful sit-in for two hours. If there's any chaos, you should be the one to be blamed.'
MB defends gov't move to take over billboards in NS

MB defends gov't move to take over billboards in NS

Negri Sembilan MB tells the state assembly that the move is not a government monopoly and that it will help fund local councils.
Interfaith group: All religions should back Bersih sit-in

Interfaith group: All religions should back Bersih sit-in

The argument this peaceful assembly may cause traffic jams and that it inconveniences the public is not legitimate, says the interfaith council.
CCTV shows disgruntled mob attacking used car dealer

CCTV shows disgruntled mob attacking used car dealer

NONE EXCLUSIVE The group was allegedly behind the ransacking of a used-car dealer in Klang. [VIDEO INSIDE]