Archive - 12 May 2012

A better tomorrow with BN, promises Najib

A better tomorrow with BN, promises Najib

'The BN government cares for the younger generation, I'm confident that they will stick with BN.'
Gov't backs proposal to form new lawyer body

Gov't backs proposal to form new lawyer body

Critics say a new body is required as the existing Bar Council had failed to defend itself as a professional body with integrity.
Dataran Merdeka hit by post-Bersih jitters?

Dataran Merdeka hit by post-Bersih jitters?

police car at dataran merdeka thumb The conspicuous presence of police at every corner of the Dataran suggests the authorities may be wary of another demo.
Over 1,000 BN candidates identified for GE13

Over 1,000 BN candidates identified for GE13

The ruling BN coalition has identified over 1,000 names to fill parliamentary and state seats for the coming general election.
Suhakam undecided on holding Bersih 3.0 inquiry

Suhakam undecided on holding Bersih 3.0 inquiry

'The commission is fully cognisant of its mandate to inquire into allegations of human rights violations,' says Suhakam chief Hasmy.
Orang Asli armed with legal means to save chapel

Orang Asli armed with legal means to save chapel

NONE The chapel in Malacca, built on Orang Asli customary land, has been slated for demolition.
Perkasa seeks edict over use of word 'Islam' by PAS

Perkasa seeks edict over use of word 'Islam' by PAS

It has proposed that the National Fatwa (Edicts) Council deliberate on whether it is appropriate for PAS to use the word 'Islam' in its name. 
Breakfast in Bangsar with PM for 4 Twitter followers

Breakfast in Bangsar with PM for 4 Twitter followers

NONE Anwaruddin, 15, the 500,000th Twitter follower of Najib Razak, got the chance of a lifetime of having breakfast with PM.

'Education system among world's best in 10-15 years'

'Education system among world's best in 10-15 years'

NONE Gov't sets a 10 to 15-year target to achieve an education system on par with, or better, than those of developed countries.
Malay DAP member says party now more inclusive

Malay DAP member says party now more inclusive

Zairil Khir Johari thumb The hammer of the years appears to have moulded DAP into a party able to embrace all regardless of race or religion.
'PAS can implement hudud with non-Pakatan parties'

'PAS can implement hudud with non-Pakatan parties'

PAS Ulama chief Harun Taib has said amending the federal constitution to implement hudud will be its priority, even if it means changing partners.
PAS: DAP no threat to Malay community

PAS: DAP no threat to Malay community

NONE As the majority of seats are contested by Malay candidates there is no way that the government call fall into DAP's hands.
DAP joins boycott of Hanif-led panel

DAP joins boycott of Hanif-led panel

UPDATED 5.57PM DAP joins a growing list of boycotts against the 'independent' panel to probe the violence during Bersih 3.0.

Penang MCA chastises Guan Eng, Ambiga protesters

Penang MCA chastises Guan Eng, Ambiga protesters

State MCA Wanita chief Tan Cheng Liang says protesters should leave personal space alone but blames Pakatan for inciting.
Were police ordered to ignore Perkasa ruckus?

Were police ordered to ignore Perkasa ruckus?

NONE Since the cops have yet to respond to Perkasa protest outside the Penang CM's home, their credibility is questionable.
Hishammuddin: Hanif stays as panel chief, period

Hishammuddin: Hanif stays as panel chief, period

NONE The home minister says the government will not bow to pressure over calls to the ex-IGP’s controversial appointment.
Buses with Umno members ram into lorry, one dies

Buses with Umno members ram into lorry, one dies

A Wanita Umno member was killed and 77 other party members were injured in an accident involving two buses and a trailer lorry near the Port Dickson exit.
'Let brutality victims do balai to balai search as well'

'Let brutality victims do balai to balai search as well'

NONE If the police can do a door-to-door search for Bersih wanted, they should allow victims to search for errant cops as well.
Bersih man scores high on police wanted list

Bersih man scores high on police wanted list

NONE Mugshots of the same man four times in the wanted list of 141 Bersih protesters brings blushes to the police force.
Innocent people sought by police, laments DAP

Innocent people sought by police, laments DAP

UPDATED 4.28PM DAP alleges the photo of Hindraf leader V Ganabatirau for example, was snapped way before the fracas began.
Utusan concedes error, apologises to Aussie senator

Utusan concedes error, apologises to Aussie senator

NONE UPDATED 1.46PM It admits Nick Xenophon did not utter the anti-Islamic words that the Utusan article had quoted him saying.
Bersih 3.0 tsunami is here to stay

Bersih 3.0 tsunami is here to stay

FREE VOXPOP ‘Indeed, Bersih 3.0 is just beginning to take root in the psyche of the rakyat as a means for political change.'
Protester: Cop pulled out gun at rally in self-defence

Protester: Cop pulled out gun at rally in self-defence

NONE One who witnessed the incident believes that 'instigators' were behind the attack on the traffic police officer.
With gerrymandering, expect BN to win

With gerrymandering, expect BN to win

FREE YOURSAY 'So long as gerrymandering remains, we do not have true democracy. Dr M's comment is a sorry excuse for cheating.'
If you're Ikhlas, don't make it personal

If you're Ikhlas, don't make it personal

s ambiga FREE YOURSAY 'When we debate public issues, we don't go to the person's home to vent our frustration.'
Comedians poke fun at Bersih in parody sketches

Comedians poke fun at Bersih in parody sketches

NONE A group of comedians have made sketches lampooning the rally, but whether the taste is too bitter for some remains to be seen.
Hanif, it's about impartiality, not track record

Hanif, it's about impartiality, not track record

FREE YOURSAY 'Your track record shows that you are already biased against Bersih. How then can you claim to be independent and fair?'
Cops appear to be calling the shots in Hanif's panel

Cops appear to be calling the shots in Hanif's panel

FREE YOURSAY 'Why insist on Hanif to head the panel? That's because there's no one else whom PDRM trust to ensure...'