Archive - 21 May 2012

Umno not a provocative party, says its Penang chief

It also has no ill-intention against Penang government, High Court told in Zainal Abidin Osman's defamation suit against the chief minister.

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City Hall: Bersih 4.0 night market a no-go

The KL mayor cites legal and moral reasons why the petty traders should not hold a night market in front of Ambiga Sreenevasan's house.

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Fake FB account of CID chief surfaces

Mohd Bakri in a statement today clarified that he did not have a Facebook account either in his personal capacity or as the director of the CID.

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Muslim NGOs blast gov't for allowing Manji's entry

They demand that the government not allow the activist-author from Canada to enter the country in future as she promotes "religiophobia and Islamophobia".

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DAP reps deny knocking down protester in Merlimau

None of the four cars attacked that day hit anybody, say assemblypersons Tey Kok Kiew and Khoo Poay Tiong in denying Umno's claim.

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Suhakam to probe police violence during Bersih 3.0

UPDATED 7.20PM It says that upon serious consideration, it decided to hold a public inquiry into the matter.

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Hadi says no muzakarah with Umno

UPDATED 6.50PM PAS only prepared to discuss with NGOs that claim it has deviated from its policy, says its president.

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22,270 participants at Bersih rally, says Rais

He said the figure on the attendance at the April 28 rally was arrived at by Bernama by using the photographic blocking system.

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Anti-Bersih market: Prime lot to cost from RM2,000

UPDATED 9.15PM The KL Petty Traders Action Council prepares for its anti-Bersih protest. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Malacca Perkasa condemns pelting of DAP duo

We never issued orders to damage cars or commit acts of destruction, says Malay right-wing NGO's Malacca chief Abd Rahim Osman.

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Tunku Aziz needn't have left in such acrimony

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Check details with EC, chairperson urges voters

EC chairperson Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof says the commission would hold a massive campaign nationwide for the purpose from June 1 to 31.

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Terengganu police detain three demonstrators

State police chief Jamshah Mustapa said the three suspects were arrested during a house-to-house operation conducted a few days ago.

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DAP queries Malay migration out of Penang figures

Zairil Khir Johari says statistics from voter registration in Penang from 2008-2011 showed a marked increase in Malay voters.

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When pseudo-Malays seek control

Umno’s divisive agenda is clear.

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Justice must be tempered with mercy

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Anwar, Azmin to be charged over Bersih 3.0

UPDATED 5.37PM PKR's top two leaders are expected to be charged tomorrow in connection with the Bersih 3.0 rally.

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Muslim NGO: Why are muftis mum on Merlimau riot?

UPDATED 5.43PM The muftis who spoke out against Bersih 3.0 are now keeping quiet about the attack at a voters' rally, laments Ahmad Farouk.

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Real estate price rising despite Lynas fears, PSC told

UPDATED 6.51PM A property valuer says the prices of terrace and semi-detached houses in the factory’s vicinity continues to increase.

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Umno: 35,000 face eviction in Penang

The state government lacks the ability to resolve related issues, claims Penang Umno head Zainal Abidin Osman.

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'Lynas' thorium can generate RM4 trillion in energy'

UPDATED 6.03PM An expert tells the PSC one tonne of thorium generates the same energy as 10 million tonnes of coal.

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We shall not be cowed, says Bersih

UPDATED 3.15PM Co-chairperson Ambiga Sreenevasan vows that the nationwide voter education roadshow will go on.

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Gov't must halt Bersih 3.0 demonisation campaign

NONE MP SPEAKS The gov't is going all out to discredit it, from the make-up of the 'independent panel' to attacks in the MSM and TV.

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'It's the government that is immoral!'

UPDATED 5.35PM Using intimidation and refusing to accept criticism is immoral, says Irene Fernandez. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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PPP submits list of candidates for GE13

The PPP has submitted the list of its candidates for six parliamentary and 12 state constituencies for the 13th GE to the BN secretary-general.

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Manji: Politics changed Islam from faith into dogma

INTERVIEW UPDATED 3.10PM The liberal-Islam activist says the gates of ‘ijtihad’ were closed for political reasons.

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EC: 'Timun', 'Kangkung' are genuine voters

There are also Elvis Presley and Atas Jalan and we don't have a problem if their details tally with NRD database, says the EC.

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Shafee to court: Client charged, lawyers not told

Dominic Jude Bird faced drug-related charges 'without the knowledge of his lawyers or diplomatic mission'.

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Don't incite religious sentiments, Lim warns Umno

The Penang CM takes Umno to task for what he describes as whipping up religious sentiments over the death of a Muslim convert.

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Bee Gees star Robin Gibb dies aged 62

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb dies aged 62

The Bee Gees scaled the heights of the pop world with hits including ‘How Deep Is Your Love’, ‘Stayin’ Alive’, and ‘Night Fever’.

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Australia to sign FTA with Malaysia this week

Under the liberalisation agreement with Malaysia, 97.6 percent of tariffs on Australian goods sold there will be eliminated at once.

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Gerakan objects to stalls outside Ambiga's house

UPDATED 1.06PM Veep Mah Siew Keong also condemns other protests including the ‘butt exercise’ session and a mock funeral.

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PAS insists on terms ahead of muzakarah

This includes cleaning up the electoral roll before the next general election, says PAS information head Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

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Teng dared to contest in Bukit Gelugor

Incumbent MP Karpal Singh has issued ‘an open invitation’ to Penang BN head Teng Chang Yeow to take him on for the seat.

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Zainal: Umno is Penang CM's whipping boy

State Umno chief Zainal Abidin Osman laments his party becomes a scapegoat if things do not go well for Guan Eng. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Shamsubahrin's cheating charges remain

UPDATED 2.35PM He is charged with cheating NFC chairperson Mohamed Salleh Ismail - the trial is set to start on July 16.

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Kit Siang dares Najib to respect power transition

The PM must declare that both BN and Umno will respect whatever the outcome of the upcoming election, challenges the DAP supremo.

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PKFZ cheating case: Warning over delay

UPDATED 2.10PM As Chan Kong Choy’s trial is put off again, the judge warns of ‘consequences’ if there are more delays.

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Bishop bemoans attacks by rabid political supporters

The Catholic leader airs anxiety that excessive campaign rhetoric is paving the way to outrageous conduct by rabid supporters.

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40 red MyKad holders given runaround

A PKR-marshaled band of stateless residents make a fruitless bid for citizenship papers at the NRD in Kulim, Kedah.

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MCA, is fighting for the greater good wrong?

FREE YOURSAY 'Thank you, Kian. This absolutely tears apart ex-IGP Rahim Noor's accusation that Pakatan is out to topple the gov't through Bersih 3.0.'

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The ugly face of Umno in its twilight days

FREE VOXPOP 'The intensity on the attack on Bersih co-chairperson S Ambiga and anything related to her is very telling.'

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Umno's samseng culture behind Merlimau 'riot'

FREE YOURSAY 'There is no need to explain. This has been Umno's standard modus operandi - to intimidate, cause chaos...'

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Reject BN wrongdoings, says MCA veteran

Malacca MCA Wanita chief Kian Sit Har trashes blind loyalty to the ruling coalition and makes a stand for conscience.

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