Archive - 3 May 2012

Cops foot RM1.8m bill for Bersih 3.0

Cops foot RM1.8m bill for Bersih 3.0

The police suffered losses of RM1.828 million in equipment and assets due during the Bersih 3.0 rally, says the Home Ministry.
PM to announce post-Bersih 3.0 panel next week

PM to announce post-Bersih 3.0 panel next week

The premier also blames Saturday's violence Bersih 2.0's refusal to accept the government offer to use a stadium as a rally venue.
TNB names Azman Mohd as new CEO

TNB names Azman Mohd as new CEO

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has appointed Azman Mohd as its new president and chief executive officer effective July 1, succeeding Che Khalib Mohd Noh whose contract is expiring at the end of June.
PKR leader started the scuffle, alleges MIC Youth

PKR leader started the scuffle, alleges MIC Youth

NONE UPDATED 8.20PM The fight began when both delegations tried to pass through the gates at the same time, with a PKR leader pushing the others, claims T Mohan.
Remand on cop who shot colleague at palace extended

Remand on cop who shot colleague at palace extended

The remand on a police lance corporal who was involved in the case of the fatal shooting of another policeman while on duty at the Istana Anak Bukit on April 26, has been extended for another seven days beginning today.
Makkal Sakti not demanding any seats for GE

Makkal Sakti not demanding any seats for GE

Makkal Sakti president RS Thanenthiran today said the party would not demand any seats for the coming general election (GE) but instead assist Barisan Nasional (BN) to ensure victory.
Demos not healthy for Malaysia, says Mahathir

Demos not healthy for Malaysia, says Mahathir

The ex-premier says the opposition's approval of street demonstrations was an unhealthy development for the country.
NST apologises to Australian senator Xenophon

NST apologises to Australian senator Xenophon

UPDATED 6.40PM It apologises to Nicholas Xenophon for a 'grave error' in its report.
Mainstream media's Bersih coverage 'off tangent'

Mainstream media's Bersih coverage 'off tangent'

The English and Malay language dailies offered differing and lopsided reports instead of a balanced coverage of Bersih 3.0, lament journalists.
Federal Court dismisses Hamza Kashgari's appeal

Federal Court dismisses Hamza Kashgari's appeal

Saudi Arabian columnist Hamza Kashgari, who claimed he was unlawfully arrested and deported from Malaysia, failed in his appeal today at the Federal Court in Putrajaya for reinstatement of his habeas corpus application.
Guan Eng: Bernama misled on Bayan Mutiara

Guan Eng: Bernama misled on Bayan Mutiara

National news agency did not report the full facts from my answer on the valuation and sale of the plot of land, says Penang CM.
18 areas affected by flash floods in KL

18 areas affected by flash floods in KL

Eighteen areas were affected by flash floods following a heavy downpour in the city yesterday, said Federal Territories and Urban Well-being Minister Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin.
Aug 6 hearing for Shahrizat's suit against Zuraida

Aug 6 hearing for Shahrizat's suit against Zuraida

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur today set Aug 6 to hear a RM100 million defamation suit filed by former Women, Family and Community Development minister Shahrizat Abdul Jalil against Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Wanita chief Zuraida Kamaruddin and another.
PKR's Thangam charged over Dataran breach

PKR's Thangam charged over Dataran breach

UPDATED 5.40PM Rasah PKR division deputy chief R Thangam became the first person to be charged over the Bersih 3.0 rally.
Penang CM: Utusan ban an act of self-defence

Penang CM: Utusan ban an act of self-defence

NONE Lim Guan Eng laments he is not given the right of reply by Utusan, justifying barring it from the state assembly.
Guan Eng expects plunge in press freedom ranking

Guan Eng expects plunge in press freedom ranking

The DAP sec-gen has no doubts press freedom in the country is deteriorating and becoming more restricted, especially after Bersih 3.0.
Come forth with evidence of police abuse, urge cops

Come forth with evidence of police abuse, urge cops

UPDATED 6.26PM KL police chief refuses to entertain questions on allegations of extreme police brutality during last week’s Bersih 3.0 sit-in.

 

Penang opposition leader wants to step down

Penang opposition leader wants to step down

The Penaga Umno assemblyperson Azhar Ibrahim has in fact identified several potential candidates who could replace him.
Assaulted theSun reporter has facial fracture

Assaulted theSun reporter has facial fracture

NONE The fracture was found when Radzi Razak sought a second opinion at another hospital, when his pain did not subside.
49 individuals sought over Bersih 3.0

49 individuals sought over Bersih 3.0

NONE UPDATED 5.25PM Police release photos of 49 individuals wanted for their participation in Bersih 3.0.

'Breaching of barricades didn't violate court order'

'Breaching of barricades didn't violate court order'

police and barbed wires UPDATED 6PM The Bar Council's Syahredzan Johan says the order only bars the public from entering Dataran.
Suhakam: Police conduct at Bersih 'unacceptable'

Suhakam: Police conduct at Bersih 'unacceptable'

NONE The commission for human rights slams the police contravening UN conventions to use non-violent means as far as possible.

Astro: Firm framing CEO to duck US$300mil payment

Astro: Firm framing CEO to duck US$300mil payment

'Astro remains confident that these allegations will be prove to be unsubstantiated and without basis, as on previous occasions.'
Be fair to the government, Soi Lek tells the media

Be fair to the government, Soi Lek tells the media

NONE The gov't welcomes criticism, but the media must be fair in explaining government policies and highlighting achievements.
'Toilet tryst': Azmin seeks RM100mil from Utusan

'Toilet tryst': Azmin seeks RM100mil from Utusan

NONE Azmin Ali's lawyer also blames the PM for the Malay daily's front-page article yesterday about an alleged toilet tryst.
Doing the right thing for the right reasons

Doing the right thing for the right reasons

Paris court can issue arrest warrant if subpoena rejected

Paris court can issue arrest warrant if subpoena rejected

UPDATED 2.39PM A French judge can issue an international arrest warrant if a witness refuses to assist in an inquiry.
Hands OFF the media

Hands OFF the media

charles santiago mp speaks 12 media workers were attacked by police, but the police chief, home minister and PM are scrambling to cover up the mess
Malaysiakini protests violence against journalists

Malaysiakini protests violence against journalists

NONE UPDATED 3.45PM Journalists in black joined the peaceful protest outside the M'kini office today. [PHOTO GALLERY]
Bersih 3.0: What matters most and what does not

Bersih 3.0: What matters most and what does not

bersih 3 rally 020512 thumbnail 03 COMMENT Objectivity and objective-oriented thinking are among the first things we should hope to instill in any child, scholar or citizen.
UM trio suspended over anti-PTPTN march

UM trio suspended over anti-PTPTN march

NONE UPDATED 3.13PM Three UM students have been penalised for their involvement in a protest against the PTPTN.
Law student claims he was beaten up by 10 cops

Law student claims he was beaten up by 10 cops

NONE A 26-year-old chambering student sustained bruises and swelling on his body after the attack during last week’s rally.
Chinese dailies go black to protest attacks on journalists

Chinese dailies go black to protest attacks on journalists

NONE UPDATED 2.03PM Chinese dailies go 'black' today to mark World Press Freedom Day and to protest violence against journalists.
French prosecutors: Najib sought US$1bil for Perimekar

French prosecutors: Najib sought US$1bil for Perimekar

NONE UPDATED 4.10PM According to them, a fax shows Najib had asked for the amount as a condition for a meeting with him.
Dailies caught giving Aussie senator an anti-Islam spin

Dailies caught giving Aussie senator an anti-Islam spin

An Australian newspaper reports a M'sian mainstream English daily inserting 'Islam' into their senator's words to discredit him.

Work to redevelop Klang Bus Stand begins today

Work to redevelop Klang Bus Stand begins today

UPDATED 2PM MRT Corp Sdn Bhd today started work to redevelop the Klang Bus Stand into the new underground Pasar Seni MRT station.
DAP: IGP's explanation on police assault a total lie

DAP: IGP's explanation on police assault a total lie

Police ignored the media tags of the journalists, hit them, destroyed photography equipment and in some cases confiscated their tags, says Tony Pua.
Occupy member: Strategic disruptions are the key

Occupy member: Strategic disruptions are the key

‘My contention is that a protest is not a protest if it does not disrupt a thing in life,’ says Occupy Dataran Merdeka member Boon Kia Meng.
Penang CM, state assembly get earful from journalists

Penang CM, state assembly get earful from journalists

NONE Penang journalists pour their hearts out on how Chief Minister Lm Guan Eng and state reps have been treating them.
Smart tunnel saves several city areas from flooding

Smart tunnel saves several city areas from flooding

A downpour until 5.30pm caused Sungai Klang to record the highest reading of 29.1m at 4.27pm at the Jalan Tun Perak bridge.
Missing boy Nayati Moodliar found in Rawang

Missing boy Nayati Moodliar found in Rawang

UPDATED 5.15PM Police said today they had recovered a 12-year-old Dutch boy who was seized six days ago near his house in KL.
Police form special panel to probe brutality claims

Police form special panel to probe brutality claims

They have set up a panel to gather information related to ‘allegations against the police’ relating to Bersih 3.0.
They were all yellow: My Bersih 3.0 story

They were all yellow: My Bersih 3.0 story

iWITNESS I did not go because I am a dimwit bought by the opposition. I went because I love my country. I went because I am Malaysian.
Don't deal with mainstream media, corporations urged

Don't deal with mainstream media, corporations urged

NONE 'The mainstream media has betrayed Malaysia and Malaysians with their grossly unethical reporting of Bersih 3.0 rally'. 
'True cops don't take law into their own hands'

'True cops don't take law into their own hands'

FREE VOXPOP 'No identification numbers and no name tags. SOP (standard operating procedures) for such duties, IGP?'
A 'feint-and-pass' in EC deputy chair's denial?

A 'feint-and-pass' in EC deputy chair's denial?

COMMENT He says he is not an Umno member. This may mean his chief will have to quit in partial appeasement.
Chegubard denies orders given to breach barrier

Chegubard denies orders given to breach barrier

Chegubard, who was conducting crowd control, says protesters were told to disperse moments before the barrier was breached.
'Least hurtful?' Then you can be the test dummy

'Least hurtful?' Then you can be the test dummy

FREE YOURSAY ‘If only you were one of those innocent folk on the receiving end, I bet you would have hit the roof a long time ago.'
Why were the cops not wearing name tags?

Why were the cops not wearing name tags?

FREE YOURSAY 'There is a huge difference between crowd control to maintain public order and the use of force to quell a riot.'
Censorship remains despite press law changes

Censorship remains despite press law changes

NONE COMMENT Today is World Press Freedom Day. For M'sia, despite press law changes, it's a case of old poison in a new bottle.
Even war correspondent 'intimidated' by violence

Even war correspondent 'intimidated' by violence

NONE PODCAST Zan says that in all the assignments he has been on, he had never felt as intimidated as he was at Bersih 3.0.
Al Jazeera seeks explanation over Astro censorship

Al Jazeera seeks explanation over Astro censorship

NONE We have not been censored in this way by another distribution platform anywhere in the world, decries Al Jazeera.