Archive - 18 July 2012

Caught on video: Cop pistol whips hotel staff

Caught on video: Cop pistol whips hotel staff

NONE The police officer also allegedly vandalised several cars after the incident at a hotel in Seremban yesterday. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Kedah to recover RM5mil debt from UWWL

Kedah to recover RM5mil debt from UWWL

The Kedah state government has directed the Underwater World Langkawi (UWWL) to settle outstanding entertainment duty debts amounting to RM5 million.
SEB: Kuching outage caused by Mambong transmission fault

SEB: Kuching outage caused by Mambong transmission fault

The power blackout that affected most parts of Kuching city this afternoon was caused by a transmission fault at Mambong near the city when one of the two 275kv transmission lines tripped unexpectedly, Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB)’s grid system operator, Yong Ying Poh said today.
Cop dies after fall from tower at Sepang Police HQ

Cop dies after fall from tower at Sepang Police HQ

A policeman fell to his death today from a 60m-high communications tower in the compound of the Sepang district police headquarters, Sepang police chief DSP Zaldino Zaludin said. 
Judge loses cool in Anwar vs Utusan suit

Judge loses cool in Anwar vs Utusan suit

UPDATED 6.40PM VT Singam showed his annoyance when the daily's lead counsel Firoz Hussein repeatedly posed similar questions to the opposition leader.

 

Rajesh Khanna, 'first superstar' of Bollywood, dies aged 69

Rajesh Khanna, 'first superstar' of Bollywood, dies aged 69

Rajesh Khanna, often referred to as the “first superstar” of Bollywood and the Hindi film industry's biggest heart-throb in his day, died today after months of being unwell. He was 69.
Anwar, be brave, say no to discrimination

Anwar, be brave, say no to discrimination

16 lose appeal over 2007 Bersih 1.0 rally

16 lose appeal over 2007 Bersih 1.0 rally

The Appeals Court today threw out the appeal brought by 16 people to overturn a High Court’s decision ordering them to enter their defence.
Groups want sultan to step in over new mosque panels

Groups want sultan to step in over new mosque panels

UPDATED 6.01PM Selangor Perkasa and Gaps submit a memorandum to ask the sultan to sack all new mosque panels and pave the way for fresh polls.
House of Megat Junid's widow broken into

House of Megat Junid's widow broken into

The home of Faizah Shuib, the widow of Megat Junid Megat Ayob, in Petaling Jaya was broken into early today, with losses estimated at RM50,000.
Malaysians consume 15kg of coconut each a year

Malaysians consume 15kg of coconut each a year

A study done by the Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority (Fama) showed that Malaysians each consumed 15kg of coconut a year.
EPF says full withdrawal remains at 55

EPF says full withdrawal remains at 55

EPF public relations manager Nik Effendi Nik Jaafar says this will stay regardless of changes to the minimum age of retirement.
Flyers attacking Guan Eng and wife appear in Malacca

Flyers attacking Guan Eng and wife appear in Malacca

These accuse Penang CM of having an affair with a former staff and are proof of the dirty tactics of political enemies, says DAP's Kota Melaka MP.
PKR urges Latheefa to reconsider MBPJ quit decision

PKR urges Latheefa to reconsider MBPJ quit decision

UPDATED 6.25PM ‘We have referred the case to the Selangor PKR leadership council... because she is PKR’s rep on MBPJ,’ says Xavier Jayakumar.
Bersih 3.0: Malacca City Council sues MCA leader

Bersih 3.0: Malacca City Council sues MCA leader

NONE The suit against Kian Sit Har is over losses incurred by the council during the Bersih 3.0 rally in Malacca last April 28.
S'gor to reshuffle Syabas senior management

S'gor to reshuffle Syabas senior management

UPDATED 6.50PM Selangor gov't will exercise its power to reshuffle the senior management of state water concessionaire Syabas. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Anti-Pakatan newsletter targets Kit Siang

Anti-Pakatan newsletter targets Kit Siang

An anti-Pakatan Rakyat newsletter circulating in Selangor is attacking Lim Kit Siang for making purported anti-royalty comments. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Liow Tiong Lai deceiving public on middleman role'

'Liow Tiong Lai deceiving public on middleman role'

NONE Minister confusing people that pharmaceutical firms need not use middlemen to sell products to the ministry, says DAP sec-gen.
'Need to balance upholding law and social media privacy'

'Need to balance upholding law and social media privacy'

NONE Information Ministry sec-gen Kamaruddin Siaraf says it was timely that the authorities create better understanding with social media providers.
Anwar backs laws against gays but calls for review

Anwar backs laws against gays but calls for review

UPDATED 7.20PM He says 'archaic laws' against homosexuals must be reviewed so as to protect innocent people.
Ling: I couldn't understand land valuation calculation

Ling: I couldn't understand land valuation calculation

NONE UPDATED 5.05PM Throughout his testimony in court today, Ling denies knowledge of the documents signed by him.
Najib's best time for GE13 has gone

Najib's best time for GE13 has gone

NONE Najib Razak has lost his best timing for dissolution of Parliament, and now the evil forces are at work to demonise the opposition.
Syabas suit: Pua's donation target exceeded

Syabas suit: Pua's donation target exceeded

The donation drive for Tony Pua has managed to raise more than the RM200,000 required to pay damages awarded to Syabas.
'Syabas threatening national security'

'Syabas threatening national security'

NONE UPDATED 4.35PM DAP MP Tony Pua says the company is threatening consumers with rationing when there's no water shortage.

Kedah MB orders PKNK to sell off FGV shares

Kedah MB orders PKNK to sell off FGV shares

The shares were bought without Azizan Abdul Razak's knowledge and has sparked controversy as Pakatan is against the listing.
Cameron Highlands issues 'solved' with MIC intervention

Cameron Highlands issues 'solved' with MIC intervention

Its president G Palanivel says the Cameron Highlands land and housing disputes were resolved at his meeting with Pahang MB Adnan Yaakob.
Johor sultan grants full pardon for eight prisoners

Johor sultan grants full pardon for eight prisoners

State secretary Obet Tawil says Sultan Ibrahim had also consented to commute the death sentence by hanging to imprisonment for four others.
Nik Aziz agrees to no party flags during polls campaign

Nik Aziz agrees to no party flags during polls campaign

NONE He says putting up of party flags would only pollute the environment and became an eyesore, especially with the presence of worn-out flags.
GMI to intensify anti-ISA campaign

GMI to intensify anti-ISA campaign

GMI will be launching a greeting card campaign for the public to fill up and show moral support for detainees held in Kamunting.
Villagers object, but Kedah allows clearing of virgin forest

Villagers object, but Kedah allows clearing of virgin forest

The Kedah state gov't has approved thousands of hectares for logging and rubber planting despite objections.
Mahathir: Tell me why I am a dictator

Mahathir: Tell me why I am a dictator

‘What is it that I have done which is similar in attribute or actions with that of a dictator?’ the former premier asks in his blog.
IGP defends crime data as accurate

IGP defends crime data as accurate

The data matches other studies done independently, such as the World Peace Project where Malaysia ranked first, says Ismail Omar.
George Kent: We may or may not get LRT project

George Kent: We may or may not get LRT project

NONE UPDATED 12.45PM Its chairperson Tan Kay Hock tells reporters the matter is still under evaluation. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Haram to try to topple Muslim gov't, says Mecca cleric

Haram to try to topple Muslim gov't, says Mecca cleric

The Masjidil Haram fatwa council member says protests are forbidden even if the leadership goes against Islamic teachings, reports Utusan.
Fake M'sia News - the real unreal thing

Fake M'sia News - the real unreal thing

Making fake news look like a pale imitation.
One in two polled have been hit by crime

One in two polled have been hit by crime

However, only a fifth of those surveyed were victims, and the others cited friends or family members who experienced crime.
Tariq Ramadan: Muslims must fight unjust laws

Tariq Ramadan: Muslims must fight unjust laws

NONE The renowned Muslim philosopher advocates that a loyal citizen must be critical of what happens in his or her country.
Crime rates are dropping, but why are we so scared?

Crime rates are dropping, but why are we so scared?

SPECIAL REPORT Pemandu's study not meaningful and not reflective of the whole nation, says a criminologist. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Gapena blames 'foolish' leaders for BM woes

Gapena blames 'foolish' leaders for BM woes

NONE INTERVIEW The gov't directed that official meetings be held in BM, but the ‘language fools' stick to English. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Post-Najib Umno: Rise of the 3Ms

Post-Najib Umno: Rise of the 3Ms

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Muhyiddin is Mahathir's favourite choice to be next PM, paving the way for his son, Mukhriz, to be deputy premier.'
Can't wait to see Scorpene scandal in MSM

Can't wait to see Scorpene scandal in MSM

FREE YOURSAY 'If Muhyiddin is truthful and honest of his statements, he should have put a stop to Utusan's racial articles and news.'
Hanging cow heads but selling dog meat

Hanging cow heads but selling dog meat

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'It can't get better than this - a public 'quarrel' between Umno and MCA. Surely, it is a sign of BN's beginning of the end.'
Najib hears the rakyat, but is not listening

Najib hears the rakyat, but is not listening

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'We hear your cost of living problems' and ‘We understand your needs on education.' Aren't these slogans ironical?'
Water spat - Selangor's dams runneth over

Water spat - Selangor's dams runneth over

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why did water concessionaire Syabas cause panic among Selangorians by saying that they may resort to rationing?'