Archive - 23 August 2012

PBS veep warns Sabahans of Anwar's 'empty promises'

PBS veep warns Sabahans of Anwar's 'empty promises'

PBS vice-president Herbert Timbun Lagadan reminds Sabahans of Anwar Ibrahim's 'misdeeds' during his term as deputy premier.
Emulate Oz cigarette packaging laws, gov't told

Emulate Oz cigarette packaging laws, gov't told

The Consumers Association of Penang wants a law to ban logos on cigarette boxes to discourage smoking.
S'pore casinos fined more than RM3.5mil

S'pore casinos fined more than RM3.5mil

Since its inception, Singapore's two casinos have been fined more than US$1 million, mostly for violating laws aimed at deterring locals from gambling.
Gov't urged to clarify crime data manipulation claim

Gov't urged to clarify crime data manipulation claim

Pakatan Rakyat says the allegation is serious in nature, casting doubts on the integrity of official statistics.
Ignorance on Sabah: Nuid must take the rap

Ignorance on Sabah: Nuid must take the rap

Bad driving habits stay with Malaysians

Bad driving habits stay with Malaysians

global warming traffic smoke emission motorcars cars Overtaking at double lines, using the emergency lane, jumping red lights and using phones while driving remain common offences.
Bowler's rape sentence: Favouritism or mercy?

Bowler's rape sentence: Favouritism or mercy?

Leaked memo: DAP wants answers from PKR

Leaked memo: DAP wants answers from PKR

NONE UPDATED 5PM Among others, the leaked memo quotes Penang PKR leaders calling Guan Eng a ‘tokong’ and an ‘arrogant’ leader.
Karpal: Courts can review 'anti-hopping law'  ruling

Karpal: Courts can review 'anti-hopping law' ruling

The DAP chairperson says Penang can bring the case to the ‘highest court in the land’ to have the 1992 Supreme Court declaration reviewed.
Death threats against Little India chair from 'cemetery'

Death threats against Little India chair from 'cemetery'

NONE The Little India Action Committee head has been receiving threats from a man named 'Sudukattu', meaning graveyard in Tamil.
2012 GDP set to grow by 5pct, says UOB

2012 GDP set to grow by 5pct, says UOB

The M'sian economy is set for improved performance from fixed investments, projects ahead of an election and the resilient Asian economy.
Nurul: Dr M effectively called Najib a 'devil'

Nurul: Dr M effectively called Najib a 'devil'

najib razak anwar ibrahim PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar says Dr Mahathir Mohamad's recent blog post had labelled PM Najib as a 'devil'.

PAS wants Kit Siang-Guan Eng's stand on hudud

PAS wants Kit Siang-Guan Eng's stand on hudud

NONE This is to correct the people's perception following the rejection of hudud by chairperson Karpal Singh, says PAS Youth's No 2.
MCA insists gov't approved Chinese independent school

MCA insists gov't approved Chinese independent school

Yet the Kuantan Chong Hwa school approval letter says Malay is the medium of instruction, with no mention of the UEC, a characteristic of Chinese schools.
Anti-cyanide rally to be at Raub football field

Anti-cyanide rally to be at Raub football field

'Raub Sept 2 Himpunan Hijau' panel accepts district police chief's suggestion to hold the gathering at the venue behind the Raub Lake Garden.
Nazri: Despite strong protests, section 114A stays

Nazri: Despite strong protests, section 114A stays

NONE The federal government is firm on maintaining the much decried section 114A of the Evidence Act in its present form.
DAP's 'anti-hopping law' a publicity stunt, says Chua

DAP's 'anti-hopping law' a publicity stunt, says Chua

UPDATED 2.35PM DAP knows that a law to prevent an elected rep from defecting mid-term is unconstitutional, says the MCA chief.
Chua slams Mano in front of Chong Wei

Chua slams Mano in front of Chong Wei

UPDATED 2.46PM The MCA president says DAP's M Manoharan was ‘politically retarded’ for criticising Lee Chong Wei’s Olympic performance.
FGV to lead oil palm industry worldwide in five years

FGV to lead oil palm industry worldwide in five years

It plans to buy 150,000 hectares of estate land which will make it No 1 in the oil palm industry, says its president and CEO Sabri Ahmad.

LGE condemns 'bastardised' version of his book

LGE condemns 'bastardised' version of his book

NONE The Penang chief minister is up in arms over a fake version of his new book which contains articles fiercely attacking him.
Suee Lim: DAP leaders should accept state titles

Suee Lim: DAP leaders should accept state titles

NONE INTERVIEW Let not Umno and its NGO allies spread the word that DAP is anti-royalty, says Sekinchan rep Ng Suee Lim. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Five years on, Coalfields Catholic chapel still no site

Five years on, Coalfields Catholic chapel still no site

Guan Eng 'arrogant', says Mansor in leaked minutes

Guan Eng 'arrogant', says Mansor in leaked minutes

mansor othman pkr EXCLUSIVE The leaked PKR meeting minutes details frank discussions on seat allocations and problems faced by PKR in Penang.

So the minority can set up an alternative M'sia?

So the minority can set up an alternative M'sia?

FREE YOURSAY 'An alternative Malaysian Bar? Can we have an alternative judiciary, police force, prison service and MACC too?
Hisham's crime-busting revelation riles up Twitterjaya

Hisham's crime-busting revelation riles up Twitterjaya

NONE When the home minister said fighting crime was not a government priority until recently, Twitterjaya did not take it too well.
How crime statistics can be doctored

How crime statistics can be doctored

NONE COMMENT A police officer with over 30 years of experience shows an ingenious way to lower crime statistics.
Until otherwise proven, it's theft of human remains

Until otherwise proven, it's theft of human remains

FREE YOURSAY 'This is a terrible violation of human and religious rights. There must be procedures and documentation to resolve such matters.'
Ambiga, continue to fight the good fight

Ambiga, continue to fight the good fight

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'You may be vilified and harassed by some people, but the majority of Malaysians will always be thankful to you.'
But KJ, Umnoputras are above the law, no?

But KJ, Umnoputras are above the law, no?

FREE YOURSAY 'Khairy Jamaluddin, we have the same law but the way it is interpreted differs depending on which side you are on.'