Archive - 3 September 2012

'Allegations of police leniency inaccurate''

'Allegations of police leniency inaccurate''

Police had acted swiftly on the Aug 30 night incidents, but the public were not informed of these behind-the-scene activities, says Bukit Aman.
Archer Hasihin clinches silver in London Paralympics

Archer Hasihin clinches silver in London Paralympics

Archer Hasihin Sanawi powers his way to a silver medal in London today, buoyed by the spirit of the late Mohd Salam Sidik.
Idris Jala reappointed senator for second term

Idris Jala reappointed senator for second term

idris jala interview Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Idris Jala was sworn in as a senator today for a second term.
Pesticides cause of ailments, not cyanide, says gold mine

Pesticides cause of ailments, not cyanide, says gold mine

bukit koman gold mining cyanide 020207 RAGM's Chai Kwe Yew says only a minority accuse the mine of polluting the environs and endangering human lives.
M'sian gov't not involved in flag-raising activity

M'sian gov't not involved in flag-raising activity

The Malaysian government was not involved in the raising of the Malaysian flag in southern Thailand last Friday.
More EPF members opting for flexible withdrawals

More EPF members opting for flexible withdrawals

EPF says this showed that more members were becoming financially savvy to better manage their retirement savings.
Guan Eng is racist, says Penang Umno deputy chief

Guan Eng is racist, says Penang Umno deputy chief

Musa Sheikh Fadzir accuses the chief minister of only targeting Umno and Malays over allegations of land deals.

First haj flight leaves on Sept 17

First haj flight leaves on Sept 17

Wukuf (grand assembly on the Arafah plain) is set fall on Oct 25 while Muslims in Malaysia are scheduled to celebrate Aidiladha on Oct 26.
PKR Youth distances itself from 'new' flag designer

PKR Youth distances itself from 'new' flag designer

UPDATED 6.20PM PKR Youth says Sang Saka Malaya is form of expression and a fictional creation of one of its officers.

CM: So, how about Perkasa burning my photo?

CM: So, how about Perkasa burning my photo?

NONE BN practising selective prosecution by intending to take action on those who stepped on Najib's picture only, says Guan Eng.
Najib croons to TNB staff, offers them array of goodies

Najib croons to TNB staff, offers them array of goodies

NONE UPDATED 6.25PM Among the promises that had been fulfilled, Najib says, was his pledge to appoint TNB’s head from within.
An open letter to my non-Malay friends

An open letter to my non-Malay friends

CCM head to Malay groups: Why should I resign?

CCM head to Malay groups: Why should I resign?

UPDATED 5.45PM The Companies Commission head hits back at those demanding his resignation for 'failure to act against Suaram'.
Karpal appeals court dismissal of bid to subpoena Dr M

Karpal appeals court dismissal of bid to subpoena Dr M

Karpal Singh will take the witness stand on Nov 2 on the charge of uttering seditious words against the sultan of Perak on Feb 6, 2009.
Boat operators must register landings from October

Boat operators must register landings from October

Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohd Johari Baharom says the particulars would be recorded by LKIM officers to prevent cheating.
Selangor Merdeka row: State sec best person to answer

Selangor Merdeka row: State sec best person to answer

Selangor state secretary Mohamad Khusrin Munawi the best person to diffuse the row with the palace, says Selangor PAS Youth.
NAP implementation in phases, says Mustapa

NAP implementation in phases, says Mustapa

He says the government has already started the implementation of the revised policy since June 2012, and many more initiatives will be announced.
Ikatan chief backs police action against flag duo

Ikatan chief backs police action against flag duo

NONE UPDATED 5.30PM Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir is against those who waved the Sang Saka Malaya flag and stepped on the PM's photo.
Action in store if negligence caused Labuan mishap

Action in store if negligence caused Labuan mishap

NONE The Department of Occupational Safety and Health had attributed the explosion and fire on board the tanker to lightning.
Pilot error blamed in Brunei helicopter crash

Pilot error blamed in Brunei helicopter crash

The July crash of a Brunei air force helicopter that killed 12 military personnel occurred because the pilot was flying at an 'unauthorised low level'.
'BN sold more land in Penang than Pakatan'

'BN sold more land in Penang than Pakatan'

And here’s proof, says Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, who reeled off the statistics on three plots of sold prior to 2008.
Malay group flays Najib over MRT tender awards

Malay group flays Najib over MRT tender awards

NONE UPDATED 6.15PM Malay Chamber of Commerce complains that none of its members obtained tenders in the billion ringgit project.
Anwar defends Sang Saka Malaya flag-flying duo

Anwar defends Sang Saka Malaya flag-flying duo

NONE The opposition leader feels the two youths did nothing wrong as it is part of the nation’s pre-independence history.
IGP wants Gabungan Janji to aid in probe

IGP wants Gabungan Janji to aid in probe

Ismail Omar issues a warning and wants the rally organisers to voluntarily give their cooperation over controversial events on that night.
Genting power assets sale a ludicrous deal

Genting power assets sale a ludicrous deal

No justification for party-hopping

No justification for party-hopping

We can speak up against gutter politics

We can speak up against gutter politics

Young Journalists Club blasts insolent behaviour

Young Journalists Club blasts insolent behaviour

NONE Club president Dzulkarnain Taib urges the authorities to view the incident seriously, saying it was an unhealthy development.
Statutory rape cases: Miscarriage of justice

Statutory rape cases: Miscarriage of justice

Gov't avoids default with toll-road takeover

Gov't avoids default with toll-road takeover

toll booth collector 050312 Fears that MRCB Southern Link was heading for a default in as little as four months prompted the government to step forward.
M-Day celebrations for all - or for one party?

M-Day celebrations for all - or for one party?

Perkasa claims victory in heckling of Anwar

Perkasa claims victory in heckling of Anwar

NONE This stopped the opposition leader from delivering a 'political speech’ at a mosque yesterday, claims the Malay rights group.
Minister: Suaram's accounts highly suspicious

Minister: Suaram's accounts highly suspicious

NONE UPDATED 3.20PM A ‘high level of suspicions' found in the accounts of Suara Inisiatif Sdn Bhd, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Utusan: 'New flag' designed by PKR Youth leader

Utusan: 'New flag' designed by PKR Youth leader

The daily also claims Najwan Halimi had attributed Malaysians' reluctance to raise the Jalur Gemilang as it was modified from the US’ flag.
Isolated Raub comes alive with green

Isolated Raub comes alive with green

Some 10,000 gather to protest the use of cyanide by the Raub Australia Gold Mine Sdn Bhd, which they say is harming the residents.
Disclose EDL deal before buy-back, gov't told

Disclose EDL deal before buy-back, gov't told

The terms of the concession agreement must be revealed, says Tony Pua, so that compensation is not higher than what is due.
Anwar wants PAA charge heard by High Court

Anwar wants PAA charge heard by High Court

NONE UPDATED 3.05PM Counsel Karpal Singh says as this involves a constitutional matter, the charge is best heard by the High Court.
Confessions of a stoic

Confessions of a stoic

Reluctantly, it's time to make a difference.
Guan Eng is the 'hypocritical chameleon', says PCM

Guan Eng is the 'hypocritical chameleon', says PCM

NONE But Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng says his statement on ‘illegal’ ceramah at Penang’s Speakers Square must not be distorted.
Six cycle for three days for Raub 'green rally'

Six cycle for three days for Raub 'green rally'

NONE Hugo Teng and his friends combined their love of cycling with their concern for the environment to take part in yesterday’s rally.
Replacing the national flag: Chasing fantasy demons?

Replacing the national flag: Chasing fantasy demons?

COMMENT Like 'hyper-imaginative kids', cabinet ministers and top Umno leaders are quick to pin the blame on the opposition.
PM: We must make people happy, too

PM: We must make people happy, too

NONE Najib insists that any increase in per capita income must be followed by similar increments in the happiness index.
Cartoonist propaganda paid for by taxpayers

Cartoonist propaganda paid for by taxpayers

FREE YOURSAY 'A confident leader would take the high ground and behave like a leader, there is no need to roll in the mud.'
Twittergate: Cheating is the name of the game

Twittergate: Cheating is the name of the game

FREE YOURSAY 'There is nothing to get excited over the number of tweets. We have had enough of malpractice and corruption.'
Thank you Pakatan, we'll take it from here

Thank you Pakatan, we'll take it from here

FREE YOURSAY 'This is a people's power revolution in the making as it is the ordinary rakyat themselves who are seeking change.'
Since when is flying a flag a crime?

Since when is flying a flag a crime?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Is urging a change in the flag a crime? The police should show which part of the constitution is being violated.'