Archive - 22 August 2012

Woman dies of H1N1 in Negri Sembilan

Woman dies of H1N1 in Negri Sembilan

State Health director confirms the 27-year-old died from Influenza A but says the deceased's family members are free from the disease.
Kit Siang calls for 'Janji Ditepati' RCI, hearings

Kit Siang calls for 'Janji Ditepati' RCI, hearings

If the premier does not respond within two days, Sabah DAP will conduct public hearings throughout the state, warns the DAP supremo.
Pressure mounts on Sarawakian logger in Australia

Pressure mounts on Sarawakian logger in Australia

Critics accuse Ta Ann Holdings Bhd of misrepresenting its products harvested in Tasmania as being eco-friendly, and tag it an exploiter of Sarawak.
Foreign litterbugs strike during Raya break

Foreign litterbugs strike during Raya break

Thousands of migrant workers thronged downtown Kuala Lumpur during the Aidilfitri break, leaving behind mountains of rubbish.
Don moots Malay lit for core school subject

Don moots Malay lit for core school subject

Less than half of Malaysian students study Malay Literature and this has contributed to the decline in Malay civilisation, says a university professor.
On hudud, kafir harbi and DAP/non-Muslims in M'sia

On hudud, kafir harbi and DAP/non-Muslims in M'sia

Calling for Human Rights Award nominations

Calling for Human Rights Award nominations

Suhakam has called for nominations for the Human Rights Awards 2012 which will be held on Dec 10, this year.
News report vindicates cheap car policy, says PKR

News report vindicates cheap car policy, says PKR

PKR says its plan to slash car prices is vindicated by a report in a major daily that says the federal government is heading in that direction.
Pengerang folk sue gov't over cemetery relocation

Pengerang folk sue gov't over cemetery relocation

UPDATED 5.49PM Four Pengerang residents are seeking a court order to prevent four cemeteries from being relocated to make way for a huge petrochemical plant.
MCA's shameful record on education

MCA's shameful record on education

Ambiga to quit as Bersih co-chair after GE13

Ambiga to quit as Bersih co-chair after GE13

She cites a need to focus on her legal work and advocacy of women’s rights and family law issues relating to conversion to Islam.
MCA, talk PKFZ, not Talam

MCA, talk PKFZ, not Talam

Tasik Chini could lose Unesco status, warns TI-M

Tasik Chini could lose Unesco status, warns TI-M

NGO slams Orang Asli senator's statement on native community at Tasik Chini and warns it puts biosphere reserve status at risk.
PAS Youth: Anti-hudud Karpal will cost us Malay votes

PAS Youth: Anti-hudud Karpal will cost us Malay votes

‘His remarks have given an impression to the people, especially Muslims, that the DAP does not support Malay Malaysians.’
Kedah MCA seeks apology from daily over 'hudud' report

Kedah MCA seeks apology from daily over 'hudud' report

'I will not take any legal action against the reporter and newspaper, but I seek an apology from the daily over the report,' says Chong Itt Chew.
Astro offers RM5.5bil worth of shares in 3rd largest IPO

Astro offers RM5.5bil worth of shares in 3rd largest IPO

astro thumbnail Astro, controlled by tycoon Ananda Krishnan, said the offer represents up to 29.2 percent of its enlarged paid-up capital.
Repeal Section 114A, Proham tells gov't

Repeal Section 114A, Proham tells gov't

The human rights group says stakeholders must be consulted beforehand on laws affecting fundamental human rights.
Calls for probe into Australian central bank 'cover-up'

Calls for probe into Australian central bank 'cover-up'

An executive avoided jail after admitting he disguised a payment to a middleman allegedly hired to bribe corrupt bank officials in Malaysia.
Rais: Umno Youth can be probed under Evidence Act

Rais: Umno Youth can be probed under Evidence Act

NONE Police can require Umno Youth to prove that the Facebook page does not belong to it, says the info minister.
'Umno Facebook' probe not under Section 114A

'Umno Facebook' probe not under Section 114A

Explaining that Section 114A of the Evidence Act is not applicable, KL police are using the Communications and Multimedia Act.
More exposes coming on sale of Malay land

More exposes coming on sale of Malay land

NONE Irked by Batu Uban villagers’ plight, the Penang government vows to reveal another case of Malay land being sold.
'Four months and still no polls reform!'

'Four months and still no polls reform!'

NONE UPDATED 6.30PM EC gets a blasting for not implementing the PSC recommendations on electoral reform. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Unfounded accusations against foreign minister

Unfounded accusations against foreign minister

Raya week in KL sees 46 break-ins to date

Raya week in KL sees 46 break-ins to date

UPDATED 1.35PM As more people return after the holiday, police anticipate that more reports will be made.

Who says Penang BN never sold state land?

Who says Penang BN never sold state land?

NONE Penang DAP fights back with Ng Wei Aik leading the charge. It accuses the previous BN gov't of selling state land.
Living and learning

Living and learning

... the Umno/BN way.
Mahathir: Anwar is as bad as Obama

Mahathir: Anwar is as bad as Obama

NONE UPDATED 1.29PM He says Anwar is like the US president - both make promises of big changes but fail to keep them.
Police reports against JAIPP for 'body-snatching'

Police reports against JAIPP for 'body-snatching'

m nagamah kamasanthren 220812 The Penang Islamic Affairs Department is accused of directing its officers to confiscate the cremated remains of a woman.
Sekinchan rep's baptism of fire in politics

Sekinchan rep's baptism of fire in politics

NONE INTERVIEW Ng Suee Lim relates his story of perseverance, before he won the hearts of Sekinchan folk. [VIDEO INSIDE]
A mum won't publicly badmouth her son

A mum won't publicly badmouth her son

che tom yahaya FREE YOURSAY 'I wonder why a mother would badmouth her son in public? A mother would love her son even if he's a murderer.'
Taib's award: Best not to mix sports with politics

Taib's award: Best not to mix sports with politics

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'BMF, we fight our own battle. We don't ask for unnecessary sacrifice from a non-partisan girl like Pandalela.'
The hudud card - MCA's big chill

The hudud card - MCA's big chill

NONE COMMENT MCA is akin to the wounded soldier in the battlefield, who is being dragged along by his comrades out of charity.
Tunku Aziz - hoist with his own petard

Tunku Aziz - hoist with his own petard

NONE COMMENT A man with his revolving door attitude to political beliefs ought to be wary of casting aspersions on Anwar Ibrahim.
Penang CM orders developer to withdraw eviction notice

Penang CM orders developer to withdraw eviction notice

lim guan eng visit kampung batu uban On Hari Raya eve, 22 Batu Uban villagers were told to vacate their homes but the developer now risks being blacklisted. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Yes, Pakatan is not perfect but...

Yes, Pakatan is not perfect but...

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'The electorate is convinced the way out is inaugurating a two-party system, and having a strong opposition.'