Archive - 9 August 2012

Dr M: Gov't weak, but its not Najib's fault

Dr M: Gov't weak, but its not Najib's fault

Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad warns current Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak not to alienate members of the ruling coalition.
S'gor hails Putrajaya nod to water restructuring

S'gor hails Putrajaya nod to water restructuring

A special committee will be formed, under the state secretary, latest by September to finalise the takeover, menteri besar says.
Police to announce Ops Sikap changes tomorrow

Police to announce Ops Sikap changes tomorrow

The implmentation of the 26th Ops Sikap tomorrow will be further fine-tuned to reduce road accidents during festive seasons.
Firm closes Melbourne plant, plans move to Malaysia

Firm closes Melbourne plant, plans move to Malaysia

More than 100 jobs are to be lost as an international food company closes its Melbourne factory with plans to move to Malaysia and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Objection filed against bid by lawyers to quash MACC notice

Objection filed against bid by lawyers to quash MACC notice

The government has submitted a preliminary objection against the application for judicial review by two lawyers to quash a notice issued to them by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) relating to the National Feedlot Corporation (NFC).
Did fame save rapist bowler from jail, asks MP

Did fame save rapist bowler from jail, asks MP

'It is as if "the scales of justice are tilted more in the favour of the famous, wealthy and connected', said Teluk Intan MP M Manogaran.
Engage with Anwar on Google Hangout

Engage with Anwar on Google Hangout

The opposition leader is the first local politician to use this facility to engage with the electorate and will go 'live' on Aug 17, at 10.30pm.
How good is Seda's vetting of online applications?

How good is Seda's vetting of online applications?

Most Klang Valley banks run out of new notes for Raya

Most Klang Valley banks run out of new notes for Raya

Although the banks have started to dispense new notes last week, they seemed to be running out of the new notes this week.
No more comment on hill slope projects in Penang

No more comment on hill slope projects in Penang

State exco Chow Kon Yeow says he is gagged because of many pending court cases.
PI Bala: My namesake introduced me to Razak

PI Bala: My namesake introduced me to Razak

NONE He was a PI and the other was involved in the security business - that was how they got acquainted, according to Bala.
S'gor now blamed for possible power crisis

S'gor now blamed for possible power crisis

tenaga nasional logo After being blamed for an impending water crisis, it is now being blamed for an impending electricity shortage crisis.
Nov 5 trial for farm worker in false evidence case

Nov 5 trial for farm worker in false evidence case

The Sessions Court fixed Nov 5 and 6 for the trial of farm worker U Suresh who is accused of giving false evidence in the Sosilawati Lawiya murder case.
Group to put legal pressure on Syabas

Group to put legal pressure on Syabas

A pressure group will sue Syabas to compel the company to release information to determine if Selangor really faces a water crisis.
Husam: Why a panel if PM says Kelantan has no oil?

Husam: Why a panel if PM says Kelantan has no oil?

NONE UPDATED 5.15PM Husam questions Putrajaya's sincerity about oil royalty panel, and notes Najib has bowed to the Kelantanese.
Utusan in hot water with DAP for third time

Utusan in hot water with DAP for third time

Penang DAP has lodged a police report against Utusan Malaysia for its front-page article claiming that it is a sin for Muslims to support the party.
RM100mil Anwar-Khairy suit to proceed for trial

RM100mil Anwar-Khairy suit to proceed for trial

NONE The Appeals Court three-member panel unanimously dismissed Khairy’s appeal to get the defamation suit summarily struck out.
More than 100 caveats on Talam Corp land, says MCA

More than 100 caveats on Talam Corp land, says MCA

This is the 134.35-acre Danau Putra plot transferred to Selangor under the Talam debt restructuring deal, says Chua Tee Yong. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Ex-CID chief: PM's claim on Bersih is baseless

Ex-CID chief: PM's claim on Bersih is baseless

NONE INTERVIEW Fauzi Shaari says that Najib’s allegation that the rally was a bid to overthrow the government is ‘loose’. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Haram, also, to back Najib who doesn't want hudud?'

'Haram, also, to back Najib who doesn't want hudud?'

NONE UPDATED 4.05PM Anwar asks why DAP is singled out for opposing hudud when even the PM does not support it. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Pakatan's Merdeka theme fiasco not sign of disunity'

'Pakatan's Merdeka theme fiasco not sign of disunity'

NONE UPDATED 4.35PM Pakatan-held states have agreed to use the coalition's theme as a co-theme, says Anwar. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Anwar expects another Sabah BN man to defect

Anwar expects another Sabah BN man to defect

NONE UPDATED 4.20PM He says the scenario now is different from his failed Sept 16 bid to take over Putrajaya four years ago. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Cop concedes it's wrong to confiscate press cameras

Cop concedes it's wrong to confiscate press cameras

UPDATED 3.50PM ASP Ong Beng Keong tells the Suhakam inquiry that arresting officers are not supposed to confiscate any personal effects.
Ku Li frowns on Kelantan oil royalty demand flip-flop

Ku Li frowns on Kelantan oil royalty demand flip-flop

NONE 'The dispute arose with the failure of Petronas to discharge its legal obligation to the Kelantan gov't,' says Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah.
Direct tear gas fire caused the injuries, says cop

Direct tear gas fire caused the injuries, says cop

NONE UPDATED 3.25PM Canisters fired direct at protesters most likely caused the injuries they allegedly suffered, admits FRU officer.
Bersih agenda to colour Dataran Merdeka countdown

Bersih agenda to colour Dataran Merdeka countdown

NGOs will hold their Janji Bersih countdown next to the field as the government's Janji Ditepati countdown takes place.

AirAsia X to further expand fleet

AirAsia X to further expand fleet

The long-haul arm of AirAsia says it would add six leased aircraft to its fleet as it pushes to build up its presence in the Asian region.
CIJ's 'Internet Blackout Day' gets DAP backing

CIJ's 'Internet Blackout Day' gets DAP backing

NONE The party agrees with the media watchdog's argument that recent amendments to the Evidence Act infringe the rights of Internet users.
Bersih poster activist discharged without acquittal

Bersih poster activist discharged without acquittal

NONE Although Tan Hong Kai, who was charged with criminal tresspass, is free, the same charge can be held against him in the future.

'Why was Talam's subsidiary given RM36mil incentive?'

'Why was Talam's subsidiary given RM36mil incentive?'

NONE UPDATED 2.10PM Chua Tee Yong queries why this was done despite Maxisegar having settled its debts to Unisel later. [VIDEO INSIDE]
171,023 foreign-born voters in electoral roll

171,023 foreign-born voters in electoral roll

NONE Code 71, the seventh and eighth digits in the MyKad of these citizens, indicate that they were not born in the country, says the EC.
Debating the 'best democracy'?

Debating the 'best democracy'?

Bracing ourselves for more such silliness.
'Haram to back DAP' again on Utusan front page

'Haram to back DAP' again on Utusan front page

The Umno-owned daily continues to feature more Islamic leaders agreeing it is 'forbidden in Islam' to support the DAP.
Penang confirms changing stand over N-Day theme

Penang confirms changing stand over N-Day theme

DCM I Mansor Othman says the decision proves that Pakatan was of ‘one voice’ and is not at odds with each other as claimed by certain quarters.
Proselytising found only in Pakatan states?

Proselytising found only in Pakatan states?

FREE YOURSAY 'There is no proselytising in KL because once these foreigners cross into Bangsar, they are scared to convert people.'
Return my identity card, 'stateless' Waytha tells IGP

Return my identity card, 'stateless' Waytha tells IGP

NONE Police took away his MyKad and key documents in 2007 and are ignoring his plea for their return, says Hindraf leader.
The truth hurts, doesn't it, Khairy?

The truth hurts, doesn't it, Khairy?

FREE YOURSAY 'Thanks KJ, for admitting that the Internet is the biggest enemy that Umno and their goons now have.'
Pandelela revives hopes of second Olympics medal

Pandelela revives hopes of second Olympics medal

Pandelela collected 349.35 points to finish in second spot in the preliminary round, behind the leader, China’s Chen Ruolin.
Smoke and mirrors over Noh's prawn farm

Smoke and mirrors over Noh's prawn farm

FREE YOURSAY 'If ‘joint venture' actually means ‘tenancy', then what else regarding the farm is not as it should be?'
'Prawn farm contract is merely tenancy agreement'

'Prawn farm contract is merely tenancy agreement'

The joint-venture agreement revealed by state rep Ng Suee Lim is no more than a tenancy agreement, says the prawn farm owner.
Noh Omar sticks to his guns on prawn farm charge

Noh Omar sticks to his guns on prawn farm charge

NONE The agriculture minister again beats back allegations that he has interests in a prawn farm in Tanjung Karang, Selangor.
Waytha - the Hindraf game changer?

Waytha - the Hindraf game changer?

COMMENT ' I'm of the opinion that a group like Hindraf works best as an advocacy group instead of a political party.'
S'gor MB: RM2bil cash reserve not for BN's taking

S'gor MB: RM2bil cash reserve not for BN's taking

NONE INTERVIEW ' Pakatan is concerned about the 500,000 new voters registered in the state and is racing against time to verify their status.'