Archive - 12 August 2012

49 nabbed under Ops 6P

49 nabbed under Ops 6P

The move to root out illegal immigrants under the 6P programme is now underway and 49 people have been caught.
Shafie: Umno doesn't use religion for politics

Shafie: Umno doesn't use religion for politics

Umno vice-president Mohd Shafie Apdal said Umno does not use religion or the constitution for its political interests.
Bungling bombers botch ATM robbery

Bungling bombers botch ATM robbery

Four robbers left empty-handed after they failed to remove money from an ATM which they had blown up at a bank in Masjid Tanah early today.
Gov't rewards Chong Wei with RM500,000

Gov't rewards Chong Wei with RM500,000

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak rewards national shuttler Lee Chong Wei with RM500,000 for his Olympic silver medal win.
Kit Siang: Is Utusan against the first three PMs as well?

Kit Siang: Is Utusan against the first three PMs as well?

NONE The DAP supremo says those behind the campaign to use religion against DAP were ‘anti-national extremists’.
Niat lists GE demands - seeks Indian M'sian DPM

Niat lists GE demands - seeks Indian M'sian DPM

UPDATED 9.20PM This was among the NGO’s five demands that it wants the next government to implement within the first 100 days in office.
Gobind calls for review of bowler's rape case

Gobind calls for review of bowler's rape case

The Puchong MP urges attorney-general Abdul Gani Patail to review the sentencing of bowler Noor Afizal Azizan’s statutory rape case.
'I will prove Guan Eng is a twister king'

'I will prove Guan Eng is a twister king'

Gerakan chief Koh Tsu Koon says he will show evidence collected over four years that Penang CM has clearly twisted and misled Penangites.

Haze worsens in Penang, with API of 76 to 96

Haze worsens in Penang, with API of 76 to 96

haze in penang 150805 Phee Boon Poh says moderate API readings of 76 to 96 were recorded up to 11am today compared to 64 to 94 yesterday.
NUBE urges banks to pay Raya bonus

NUBE urges banks to pay Raya bonus

NUBE secretary-general J Solomon says Malaysian banks were doing very well and posting profits year-on-year and could easily afford to do so.
Choice irony: Tunku as seer, Dr M as purblind on Sabah

Choice irony: Tunku as seer, Dr M as purblind on Sabah

NONE COMMENT Najib’s RCI could project our first PM as prophetic and the fourth as problematic on Umno’s entry into Sabah.
'Project IC' RCI could see Anwar, Mahathir tainted

'Project IC' RCI could see Anwar, Mahathir tainted

NONE The RCI on the alleged illegal granting of citizenship to immigrants may see the former PM and his ex-deputy tarnished by its revelations.

 

Nazri: Anwar is the 'King of frogs'

Nazri: Anwar is the 'King of frogs'

NONE Nazri Abdul Aziz says Anwar Ibrahim has journeyed through Abim, Umno and now PKR, thus making him the ‘King of frogs’.
Women's groups question leniency in bowler rape case

Women's groups question leniency in bowler rape case

The Joint Action Group For Gender Equality, which comprises six groups, says in a statement urges the judiciary to clarify its decision.
Nazri: RPK's claim over PI Bala needs to be probed

Nazri: RPK's claim over PI Bala needs to be probed

NONE The de facto law minister says the blogger’s allegation was very serious and will affect the credibility of the criminal justice system.
Penang Gerakan: Thank your stars Guan Eng is CM

Penang Gerakan: Thank your stars Guan Eng is CM

UPDATED 5.25PM Teng Hock Nan hits out at the Penang CM, saying his 'dictatorial and arrogant' leadership style would soon see his downfall.

 

 

Former DPM's son Tamrin Ghafar joins PAS

Former DPM's son Tamrin Ghafar joins PAS

NONE Tamrin says he had long been thinking about joining PAS and he now is ready to “allocate his time and body” for its struggle.
Festive season price monitoring starts today

Festive season price monitoring starts today

The Domestic Trade Ministry will start monitoring the price of all the 20 items under its 2012 festive season price control scheme, today.  
Stop hudud spat, Karpal pleads to PAS

Stop hudud spat, Karpal pleads to PAS

The DAP chief says that even with a two-thirds majority, no party can implement hudud law as a secular state is the country’s basic structure.
'RCI should recommend punishment for the guilty'

'RCI should recommend punishment for the guilty'

NGO Proham wants the gov't to include identifying culprits and proposing their punishment in the scope of RCI on illegal immigrants in Sabah.
Desperado BN making us cry in exasperation

Desperado BN making us cry in exasperation

COMMENT Most of the problems are associated with the desperate, poorly coordinated and brainless antics of the party in power.
Hindraf will not go into politics, says Waytha

Hindraf will not go into politics, says Waytha

NONE However, its recently returned leader P Waythamoorthy hints that it is open to working with Pakatan in the coming GE.
DBKL expels students at 'Occupy Dataran' reunion

DBKL expels students at 'Occupy Dataran' reunion

NONE Solidariti Mahasiswa Malaysia chairperson Mohd Safwan Anang says the 30 activists were merely meeting up before Raya.
Sabah senator ditches BN, backs Pakatan

Sabah senator ditches BN, backs Pakatan

NONE UPDATED 6.10PM Senator Maijol Mahap announces his resignation from all BN and Upko posts to align himself with Pakatan.
Janji Bersih gathering: Back off, IGP

Janji Bersih gathering: Back off, IGP

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'You said nothing when BN tried to use their own tagline for the Merdeka celebrations. That's politics for you.'
Shahrizat caught between a rock and a hard place

Shahrizat caught between a rock and a hard place

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'There is no need to justify knowledge or lack of it about the NFC. As a wife, she is directly and indirectly the beneficiary...'
Statutory rape - twisted logic from warped minds

Statutory rape - twisted logic from warped minds

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘If there were an Olympic competition for judicial crassness, this would surely be a medal-winning performance.'
Will the RCI make a difference this time?

Will the RCI make a difference this time?

your say FREE YOURSAY ‘Can the RCI findings be ready before GE13? Can its proposals be implemented before GE13? No.'
Umno cybertroopers: A clockwork 'jingga'

Umno cybertroopers: A clockwork 'jingga'

COMMENT 'The reason why the BN hate is concentrated online is because there is no place to air contrarian views in the mainstream press.'
Sabah RCI to open a Pandora's box of tumult

Sabah RCI to open a Pandora's box of tumult

COMMENT Najib is bargaining for more than he could plausibly manage by empowering a royal commission on a highly combustible issue.