Archive - 16 August 2012

Hanif panel to meet Bar Council on Sept 3

Hanif panel to meet Bar Council on Sept 3

Although the Bar Council won't testify, the Hanif panel said a meeting will be held on Sept 3 for a discussion.
Pre-polls largesse seen fuelling surging economy

Pre-polls largesse seen fuelling surging economy

The government had opened spending taps with an election looming that could be the closest in the country’s history.
Nasharudin refutes speculations he will join Umno

Nasharudin refutes speculations he will join Umno

He said he was invited to Mecca on a special visa by his acquaintances in conjunction with the last 10 days of Ramadan.
114A review: There's still hope, says Saifuddin

114A review: There's still hope, says Saifuddin

Higher Education Deputy Minister Saifuddin Abdullah says cabinet has reviewed decisions before, such as amendments to the UUCA.
We won't pay to watch Tanda Putera, says Nurul Izzah

We won't pay to watch Tanda Putera, says Nurul Izzah

Already, public funds have been used for this film that propagates the BN, says PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar.
Businesswoman fined RM2,000 for hurting husband

Businesswoman fined RM2,000 for hurting husband

Magistrate KB Elena Hong Tze Lan handed down the sentence on Rasidah Rahmathullah, 39, after finding her guilty of the charge.
Bersih: 'Explain conflicting directives during rally'

Bersih: 'Explain conflicting directives during rally'

NONE UPDATED 6.50PM Ambiga asks Suhakam to urge the deputy IGP and home minister to explain two sets of orders given on April 28.
MCA: Selangor, KL to suffer year-end power cuts

MCA: Selangor, KL to suffer year-end power cuts

NONE Water shortage is for sure, and the Kampung Sungai Terentang power cables standoff will bring blackouts as well, says MCA chief.
CID chief: Carelessness also to blame for break-ins

CID chief: Carelessness also to blame for break-ins

The carelessness of houseowners is among the main factors contributing to break-ins by foreign criminals, says the national CID chief.
NGOs to hold two-month-long Local Democracy Festival

NGOs to hold two-month-long Local Democracy Festival

Festival aims to get Penangites to be more actively involved in local governance and decisions concerning their communities.
Another death in custody: So, why are cops probing cops?

Another death in custody: So, why are cops probing cops?

NONE Human rights body Suaram questions the credibility of police investigations on yet another case of custodial death.
MCA backs 114A, urges more engagement with public

MCA backs 114A, urges more engagement with public

‘MCA feels that the government should engage the public more, on how the Evidence Act, section 114, will not be subjected to abuse'.
Remains of Punch Gunalan cremated

Remains of Punch Gunalan cremated

UPDATED 4.50PM The last rites were conducted at the home of the former badminton champion in Petaling Jaya at about 2pm.
Pakatan to blame for Evidence Act amendment, says Chua

Pakatan to blame for Evidence Act amendment, says Chua

The opposition is to be blamed for failing to stop Section 114A from being passed by Parliament, argues MCA president Dr Chua Soi Lek.
MB not fit to teach me, says Tee Yong

MB not fit to teach me, says Tee Yong

This is because as a teacher he needs to pay RM500,000 to engage someone to explain his deal, says the MCA central committee member.
Traffic for 'balik kampung' builds up

Traffic for 'balik kampung' builds up

The north and south bound traffic along the North-South Expressway (NSE) builds up as city dwellers begin their journey home for Aidilfitri.
'Why is Chua silent on MCA's hand in Talam deals?'

'Why is Chua silent on MCA's hand in Talam deals?'

NONE Selangor's Faekah Husin says Tee Yong should probe how MCA’s 'crony' got the land and millions in loans in the first place.
Judiciary says wait for written ruling on rapist bowler

Judiciary says wait for written ruling on rapist bowler

Wait for grounds of judgment, says Federal Court communications units in reference to uproar over freeing of national bowler Noor Afizal Azizan.
Bukit Bintang MP punches fleeing snatch thief

Bukit Bintang MP punches fleeing snatch thief

NONE A citizen’s arrest was made on the suspect and another accomplice who had allegedly snatched a woman’s mobile phone.
Court compels Uthaya to forfeit RM7,000 in bail

Court compels Uthaya to forfeit RM7,000 in bail

NONE Facing a sedition charge at the KL Sessions Court, he was at the High Court attempting to get a date for a stay application.

 

Nurul Izzah: Reveal B'fields police station land deal

Nurul Izzah: Reveal B'fields police station land deal

NONE It is incumbent on FT Minister Raja Nong Chik to explain the land-deal's link with an Umno senator, she says. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Blogger Amizudin gets interim stay of sentence

Blogger Amizudin gets interim stay of sentence

Justice Zabariah Mohd Yusof granted the interim stay pending a full hearing of Amizudin Mamat’s stay application on Aug 28.
The mark of princes... or pretenders?

The mark of princes... or pretenders?

Making utter ninnies of themselves.
Burmese gov't must end Rohingya massacre

Burmese gov't must end Rohingya massacre

Penang local gov't enactment gazetted from July 5

Penang local gov't enactment gazetted from July 5

State executive councillor for local government Chow Kon Yeow says that he has received a printer’s copy of the enactment today.
'For first time since Merdeka, crime-busting a priority'

'For first time since Merdeka, crime-busting a priority'

NONE UPDATED 1.38PM The home minister admits the government never saw the need to focus on crime-busting until now.

Pandelela rejects blind date but accepts 'online proposal'

Pandelela rejects blind date but accepts 'online proposal'

NONE Many questions raised during the lighthearted 80-minute Question Time held by Yahoo! Malaysia were about her love life.
Lawyer sends legal threat to NST over RPK's article

Lawyer sends legal threat to NST over RPK's article

Lawyer M Puravalen claims that their articles, quoting Raja Petra Kamaruddin, had defamed him and is seeking an apology and retraction.
Centres can only take up to 40 cats each for Aidilfitri

Centres can only take up to 40 cats each for Aidilfitri

NONE Operators of most feline care centres in KL can accept only between 30 and 40 felines during the Aidilfitri holidays this year.
'Seating directive fix too little too late'

'Seating directive fix too little too late'

Pakatan leaders are slammed for taking too long to act on the controversial seating order at Lotus Five Star Cineplex in Kuala Selangor.
The stories we leave behind

The stories we leave behind

What we do before the end counts.
Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Pak Samad

Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Pak Samad

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘We should remain steadfast in our ‘Janji Bersih' campaign and not be cowed into submission by thuggish threats.'
Gunalan continues to be a champ, even in afterlife

Gunalan continues to be a champ, even in afterlife

NONE OBITUARY Punch Gunalan’s life and achievements an excellent example for many in their struggles to be a player or official in sports.
Even police stations are not immune to crime

Even police stations are not immune to crime

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'This is Kugan II. Also died within hours of detention. ‘Aspyxhia due to hanging' is like ‘died of water in the lungs'.'
Nik Aziz: I did not urge Nasharudin to quit

Nik Aziz: I did not urge Nasharudin to quit

NONE UPDATED 1.56PM The PAS veteran denies issuing any statement on the former PAS deputy as reported by Utusan.
Nation of badminton-lovers bids farewell to Punch

Nation of badminton-lovers bids farewell to Punch

FREE YOURSAY ‘Malaysians are that much poorer today, having lost both a champion and a standard bearer of the game.’
Bishop accuses Hasan of playing judge and jury

Bishop accuses Hasan of playing judge and jury

NONE The Catholic prelate raps the Jalur Jati chief for continuing to spout nonsense on the issue of  Christian proselytisation of Muslims. 
PKR takes 'cheaper cars' drive to balik kampung folk

PKR takes 'cheaper cars' drive to balik kampung folk

NONE PKR hopes those returning to their hometowns to celebrate Raya will carry the message of its pledge to slash car prices.
RPK on warpath with PI Bala

RPK on warpath with PI Bala

NONE Blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin has unleashed salvo after salvo at private eye P Balasubramaniam, and here’s the reason why.