Archive - 28 May 2012

UK minister optimistic of M'sia's high-income status

UK minister optimistic of M'sia's high-income status

Though the aim is ambitious, great progress has been made by the government and all Malaysians, says UK minister Baroness Sayeeda Warsi.
PM brings cheer to old folks

PM brings cheer to old folks

Free Astro and health inspection visits at least once a month at all 48 government-run old folks' homes, says Najib Abdul Razak.
Najib: Asia must take greater responsibility on security

Najib: Asia must take greater responsibility on security

‘Marginalising opposing opinions is counter-productive and will only fuel new grievances,' the PM tells 26th Asia-Pacific Roundtable.
Record 2.4mil at Putrajaya youth gathering

Record 2.4mil at Putrajaya youth gathering

Some 300,000 vehicles also thronged the area, but actual figures will be known in a month, says Youth and Sports Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek
ETP not only about projects, says PM

ETP not only about projects, says PM

NONE Structural changes are happening as a result of the six Strategic Reform Initiatives, Najib says at a briefing on the ETP.
Bersih says airtime for manifestos not enough

Bersih says airtime for manifestos not enough

The proposal to allow all parties to have airtime for their manifestos alone does not constitute free and fair media access.
Nong Chik: Fracas likely sparked by outsiders

Nong Chik: Fracas likely sparked by outsiders

NONE UPDATED 9.50PM The Lembah Pantai Umno division chief speculates 'imported people' caused trouble at the ceramah. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Retract communist accusation, Hanif told

Retract communist accusation, Hanif told

Better still, recuse yourself from the Bersih violence probe panel as you have already demonised the rally, Lim Kit Siang tells the ex-IGP.
Hadi says backing Bersih is Islamic

Hadi says backing Bersih is Islamic

Bersih a rally of people of different faiths and ideologies to protest elections that sully democracy, PAS says.
S'gor MB: No need for Sungai Langat 2 plant

S'gor MB: No need for Sungai Langat 2 plant

NONE Abdul Khalid Ibrahim says there are other alternatives that could still be considered to tackle the anticipated water shortage in the state.
NFC chairperson's trial set for November

NFC chairperson's trial set for November

NONE Mohamad Salleh Ismail is facing two counts of CBT amounting to RM49.7 million, which was used to fund the purchase of two condos.
Anything to hold on to power

Anything to hold on to power

For Najib, holding on to PM"s post is paramount.
Dr M: Najib in weak position, should delay polls

Dr M: Najib in weak position, should delay polls

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the PM has inherited a weak BN and needs time, at least until August, to shore up support for the coalition.
Eyewitnesses: No proper barriers at drag race

Eyewitnesses: No proper barriers at drag race

NONE There were only 'waist-high plants' on the roadside where a car crashed into spectators at a Hari Belia event on Saturday. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PAS Youth denounces 'sexy' Hari Belia gigs

PAS Youth denounces 'sexy' Hari Belia gigs

NONE Its info chief says the K-pop groups had put up performances that go against the teachings of Islam.
Distorted DAP song says Pakatan will pawn M'sia

Distorted DAP song says Pakatan will pawn M'sia

UPDATED 4.50PM The original theme song Ubah, distorted to say Pakatan will pawn Malaysia and turn it into a republic, has been posted on YouTube.
Saifuddin: No communists or coup bid in Bersih 3.0

Saifuddin: No communists or coup bid in Bersih 3.0

The Umno deputy minister trashes claims by the premier and a former police chief, and calls for a broader look at the issues raised.
'BN empty promises won't buy civil servants homes'

'BN empty promises won't buy civil servants homes'

NONE PKR veep Nurul Izzah Anwar says BN’s populist short term policies will not improve the dire situation of home ownership by the lower ranks.
Hanif willing to meet Bar Council on Bersih probe

Hanif willing to meet Bar Council on Bersih probe

NONE UPDATED 4.05PM He calls for cooperation in the probe into alleged violence during the Bersih 3.0 rally on April 28.
Penang council to act on Perkasa's open burning

Penang council to act on Perkasa's open burning

Perkasa to face action for open burning near Komtar and for littering the streets, including the one that houses CM's residence.
Don't politicise corruption, says MACC chief

Don't politicise corruption, says MACC chief

NONE Abu Kassim has urged the people against going to the media with their allegations before lodging reports with MACC.
Lawyers grill Mahathir over PKFZ

Lawyers grill Mahathir over PKFZ

NONE UPDATED 3.30PM Ex-PM was quizzed for two hours at the KL Court Complex in relation to Ling's cheating charge.
Non-Malay PM: Go by convention, says Tunku Aziz

Non-Malay PM: Go by convention, says Tunku Aziz

UPDATED 3PM The federal constitution doesn't bar a non-Malay becoming PM, says former DAP veep Tunku Aziz.
'MCA's call for BR1M 2.0 shows gov't's failure'

'MCA's call for BR1M 2.0 shows gov't's failure'

PKR says Chua Soi Lek’s call for another round of cash handouts means the government has failed to address economic problems.
Anti-Lynas group to 'occupy' Balok and Gebeng

Anti-Lynas group to 'occupy' Balok and Gebeng

NONE Enviromental group Himpunan Hijau says the protest is necessary as authorities continue to display total disregard for the people's wishes.

Pakatan 'can't use common logo' in next GE

Pakatan 'can't use common logo' in next GE

The Registrar of Societies has yet to approve its registration as a coalition, notes the Election Commission.
PKR: No help wanted with vetting polls candidates

PKR: No help wanted with vetting polls candidates

The party looks with distrust on the MACC offer to screen candidates and advises it to resolve graft cases instead. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Anwar applies to strike out Bersih 3.0 charge

Anwar applies to strike out Bersih 3.0 charge

NONE UPDATED 2.30PM He was not cited as a party to proceedings leading to the restriction order issued on April 26, says his lawyer.
Johor sultan clinches WWW1 plate at RM0.5mil

Johor sultan clinches WWW1 plate at RM0.5mil

UPDATED 2.13PM RTD's website today announces the successful bidders of the coveted ‘WWW’ series that also includes the agong.
FGVH gets Malay reserve land 'by back door'

FGVH gets Malay reserve land 'by back door'

UPDATED 2.45PM The land ownership and status will be retained, but Felda Global will get a 99-year lease to manage it, claims PKR. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Umno: No longer led by far sighted visionaries

Umno: No longer led by far sighted visionaries

MCA: Guan Eng, will you 'potong'?

MCA: Guan Eng, will you 'potong'?

NONE Even with circumcision, Guan Eng would not be deemed a ‘true Muslim’ and cannot become the premier, notes Dr Chua.
Lembah Pantai fracas: Why didn't PKR 'grab' Umno man?

Lembah Pantai fracas: Why didn't PKR 'grab' Umno man?

Lembah Pantai Umno Youth chief says PKR's video evidence does not show where the projectiles came from.

Wan Ahmad has insulted voters, says DAP

Wan Ahmad has insulted voters, says DAP

NONE The EC deputy head has responded with arrogance to the latest Merdeka Centre survey, notes publicity chief Pua.
National service: Another colossal waste of funds

National service: Another colossal waste of funds

FREE VOXPOP 'I would not be surprised that NS is another scandal similar to Cowgate. Probably the difference is the use of humans instead of cows.'
Thursday at Ambiga's

Thursday at Ambiga's

NONE COMMENT An encounter with this remarkable woman whose only ‘crime' was to have alerted us to our right to clean polls.
Fear and intimidation no longer work

Fear and intimidation no longer work

FREE YOURSAY 'If the gov't chooses to continue along this pathway of bullying, it will only sign its death warrant.'
What makes AG Gani Patail so omnipotent?

What makes AG Gani Patail so omnipotent?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'It's his ‘If I go down, I'm taking you all with me' policy. And that's why he feels he can do no wrong.'
EC denial shows it's clearly delusional

EC denial shows it's clearly delusional

FREE YOURSAY 'Wan Ahmad, if you have started cleaning up the election rolls from day one, why are there still so many glaring discrepancies?'