Archive - 3 June 2012

Bring it on, Hisham tells Manji's publisher

Bring it on, Hisham tells Manji's publisher

The home minister says sarcastically that he ‘lauds’ publisher Ezra Zaid for suing over banning 'Allah, Freedom and Love’.
Najib: S'wak Workers Party not welcome in BN

Najib: S'wak Workers Party not welcome in BN

The BN chief says if SWP claims to be pro-BN then it shouldn't put candidates up against the coalition's in the next GE.
Home Ministry to upload Bersih video Wednesday

Home Ministry to upload Bersih video Wednesday

NONE Hishammuddin says the ministry is ready to face civil suits from those dissatisfied with the source of the video recording. 
Settlers in Pahang want more shares in FGVH

Settlers in Pahang want more shares in FGVH

Felda Lakum Lanchang Temerloh settlers have asked Felda to add another 200 units of Felda Global Ventures Holdings (FGVH) shares, making a total of 1,000 units for each settler. 
NGOs protest Nizar's number plate remark

NGOs protest Nizar's number plate remark

NONE Several groups protested in Johor against Nizar Jamaluddin's remark on the Johor royalty's RM520,000 number plate bid.
6,000 to be trained as spa therapist

6,000 to be trained as spa therapist

NONE Tourism Minister Ng Yen Yen says 6,000 youths are to be trained as spa therapist to meet NKEA targets.
Radio Free Sarawak DJ: I'm safe but don't harm me

Radio Free Sarawak DJ: I'm safe but don't harm me

Peter John Jaban says he is with friends and is willing to meet the police if required, providing they promise not to hurt him.
Malaysia a model for multi-culturalism, says PM

Malaysia a model for multi-culturalism, says PM

Malaysia's success in multi-culturalism can make the country a model for other countries of the world, says Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
No GE before RCI report, says Sabah DAP

No GE before RCI report, says Sabah DAP

Sabah DAP has urged Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak not to go to polls until the conclusion of the RCI on illegal immigration.
Kit Siang: Pakatan will probe Dr M's forex scandal

Kit Siang: Pakatan will probe Dr M's forex scandal

NONE He says should Pakatan capture Putrajaya, it will probe into an alleged RM30 billion forex scandal when Dr Mahathir was PM.

PM told to explain Terasasi's role in Scorpene deal

PM told to explain Terasasi's role in Scorpene deal

NONE Suaram says despite recent revelations of its involvement in the submarine scandal, Parliament is still clueless about the company.
Felda Global's listing faces extensive risks

Felda Global's listing faces extensive risks

NONE The FGVH prospectus details risks such as reliance on over three-quarters foreign labour and other factors.
DPM: Bersih 3.0 a precursor to post-GE chaos

DPM: Bersih 3.0 a precursor to post-GE chaos

NONE UPDATE 3.25PM Muhyiddin parrots Dr M's theory that Bersih aims to pave the way for an Arab Spring-style revolt...

Mahathir calls for rethink on Internet freedom

Mahathir calls for rethink on Internet freedom

The former PM who was instrumental in ensuring that there would be no Internet censorship in the country, now regrets that decision.

 

Kedah PAS rallygoers paid, scoffs Muhyiddin

Kedah PAS rallygoers paid, scoffs Muhyiddin

pas rally in alor setar kedah stadium Muhyiddin Yassin makes light of PAS' mass rally in Kedah, claiming that their supporters may have been paid.
M'kini services disrupted after cable snipped

M'kini services disrupted after cable snipped

Malaysiakini IT manager Danny Hong says the company's fibre-optic cable was cut, disrupting its Internet connection, and has filed a police report.

 

Anwar concedes lapses in BNM forex scandal

Anwar concedes lapses in BNM forex scandal

anwar ibrahim As then-finance minister, Anwar says he shouldered some blame for the scandal, but the main players are still out there.
50 days later: Why 'Occupy Dataran' still on

50 days later: Why 'Occupy Dataran' still on

NONE Occupy Dataran activist Fahmi Reza says they will be there as long as it is necessary as there's no deadline on democracy.

 

BN losing Chinese support, reforms at risk

BN losing Chinese support, reforms at risk

PM Najib has problems winning the Chinese vote, but still needs them to help bolster his reform efforts.
Azmin strongly advises PKR against dynastic politics

Azmin strongly advises PKR against dynastic politics

NONE INTERVIEW PKR's No 2 makes clear he doesn't want family influence to dominate party decisions or decisions on governance.
Forex scandal: Haunted by Acton's ghost

Forex scandal: Haunted by Acton's ghost

foreign currencies money dollar COMMENT Former Bank Negara official Dr Rosli Yaacop says the losses suffered were closer to a stupefying RM30 billion.
Umno culture - if you can't win 'em, beat 'em

Umno culture - if you can't win 'em, beat 'em

man hit by stone in umno counter rally against pkr ceramah lembah pantai thumb FREE YOURSAY 'I think the harassment of political foes and civil society groups has gone too far. It appears that this despicable act has become...'
How the country is sold to foreigners

How the country is sold to foreigners

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'I think besides the royal commission for Sabah, another RCI should be called for Selangor, too.'
Middle Malaysia fast abandoning Najib

Middle Malaysia fast abandoning Najib

FREE YOURSAY 'The only thing one can gather from the Merdeka Centre survey is that it's those uneducated who are still BN supporters...'