Archive - 6 September 2012

Dad wants public give son a second chance

Dad wants public give son a second chance

The father of a teen involved in the mooning incident wants society to give his boy another chance and that he be allowed to continue his studies.
Be patient, Dr M tells Sabahans, Sarawakians

Be patient, Dr M tells Sabahans, Sarawakians

NONE Former premier Mahathir was asked why East Malaysia's development is slow despite people in the two states supporting BN.

Pakatan will want to rule forever, warns Mahathir

Pakatan will want to rule forever, warns Mahathir

It will be too late and there is no way for BN to return to power and it will spell the end of all the good things, says the former premier.
It's about the money

It's about the money

PM willing to meet student's dad but...

PM willing to meet student's dad but...

UPDATED 7PM 'There’s no problem. I am prepared to meet anybody but the principle is, the process of the law cannot be compromised,' says the PM.
No need to fear changing 'the devil we know'

No need to fear changing 'the devil we know'

Janji Demokrasi organiser: Police questions irrelevant

Janji Demokrasi organiser: Police questions irrelevant

NONE UPDATED 6.20PM The police only asked about a PC held at KLSCAH, so they decided not to respond to any question. [VIDEO INSIDE]
There is no problem with extreme ideas, says Dr M

There is no problem with extreme ideas, says Dr M

UPDATED 5.55PM Former PM Mahathir tells university students it is okay to hold extreme ideas, provided one does not resort to violence or force.
Pollution-mapping to be completed by end of 2012

Pollution-mapping to be completed by end of 2012

Department of Environment is conducting the pollution-mapping for rivers to identify the major sources of river pollution in the country.
Hawkers being probed under Peaceful Assembly Act

Hawkers being probed under Peaceful Assembly Act

The police say that those who damaged Ng Wei Aik’s car would be probed for vandalism, but the latter says the charge is too light.
Teen's companion refused to sign 'admission of guilt'

Teen's companion refused to sign 'admission of guilt'

NONE UPDATED 4.26PM Lim Kian Peng, 20, claims he was asked to sign the statement, even though he did not commit the act.
PM: Felda shares profits by bearing part of PTPTN loans

PM: Felda shares profits by bearing part of PTPTN loans

Najib Abdul Razak says the decision made was part of Felda’s efforts to expand its role in line with its principle of sharing wealth with the people.
Utusan predicts PAS will sack Nasharuddin

Utusan predicts PAS will sack Nasharuddin

The daily had it that the Anwarinas dominated central committee will decide to kick out the ex-party deputy president.
Teen apologises for stepping on PM's photo

Teen apologises for stepping on PM's photo

UPDATED 3.55PM Ong Sing Yee, 19, says she never intended to commit sedition and apologises to the public.
And we call this Merdeka?

And we call this Merdeka?

Getting our bearings all wrong.
Poster stomping: We won't take sides, say cops

Poster stomping: We won't take sides, say cops

NONE Police say they will investigate incidents of posters of opposition leaders being stepped on, if police reports are lodged.
Penang BN handed offer letter for land acquisition

Penang BN handed offer letter for land acquisition

NONE But state gov’t says payment for the land must be made by GE13 nomination day and the land must only be used for public housing.
Police chief: Handcuffed girl got it 'very mild'

Police chief: Handcuffed girl got it 'very mild'

NONE UPDATED 4.15PM Suspects are normally handcuffed with their hands behind their back, says KL police chief  Mohmad Salleh.
Singapore gives VIP welcome to Chinese pandas

Singapore gives VIP welcome to Chinese pandas

The bears - five-year-old Kai Kai (‘victorious’) and four-year-old Jia Jia (‘beauty’) - will be the stars in a new section of the Singapore Zoo.
RON97 hits record high with stealthy price hike

RON97 hits record high with stealthy price hike

For the second time in less than a month, the federal government has quietly raised the price of RON97 grade petrol.
Federal Court dismisses Bukit Koman residents' appeal

Federal Court dismisses Bukit Koman residents' appeal

UPDATED 5.05 PM They lost their last legal chance to demand that the Raub Australian Gold Mining conduct a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment.
Cops to arrest 2 Pakatan leaders if they don't show up

Cops to arrest 2 Pakatan leaders if they don't show up

NONE This warning is to PAS' Mat Sabu and PKR's Tian Chua if they fail to show up by tomorrow to answer on Janji Demokrasi.
'Indian representation, not Indian representatives'

'Indian representation, not Indian representatives'

NONE COMMENT Hindraf says Indian M'sians have given it a resounding ‘yes' for it to speak to the gov't on their behalf.
'Is Chua accusing KPMG of audit fraud?'

'Is Chua accusing KPMG of audit fraud?'

NONE UPDATED 1.50PM 'Chua Tee Yong insinuated fraud when he compared KPMG’s audit findings with the Enron scandal.'
DPM: New history curriculum to boost patriotism

DPM: New history curriculum to boost patriotism

The government's special committee will come up with a curriculum that will churn out 'highly patriotic citizens'.
'Gov't not disclosing audit report on NFC'

'Gov't not disclosing audit report on NFC'

UPDATED 1.05PM PAS MP Dzulkefly throws down the gauntlet, telling Putrajaya to release the 'kept under wraps' audit report. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Signs that the ETP and GTP are failing?

Signs that the ETP and GTP are failing?

COMMENT M'sia's  fall in ranking in the WEF Global Competitiveness Report from 21 to 25 indicates that all is not well with these programmes.

Pakatan MPs to take Talam issue to Labis

Pakatan MPs to take Talam issue to Labis

UPDATED 1PM Tony Pua, Dzulkefly Ahmad and William Leong challenge MCA’s Chua Tee Yong to a debate in Labis. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Sang Saka Malaya flag part of our history'

'Sang Saka Malaya flag part of our history'

NONE UPDATED 12.30PM Red and white are historically the colours of the archipelago Malays, says Malaysian Historical Society.
'CCM, why no action against NFC's companies?'

'CCM, why no action against NFC's companies?'

NONE Tony Pua is furious that the CCM appears to be the handmaiden of Umno, allowing firms linked to the party to flout the law.
Girl arrested for stepping on pictures released

Girl arrested for stepping on pictures released

UPDATED 12.24PM The 19-year old girl who surrendered yesterday was freed early this morning says a Facebook page.
Perkasa: We've nothing to do with shoe-throwing at Anwar

Perkasa: We've nothing to do with shoe-throwing at Anwar

Perkasa challenges PAS veep Mahfuz Omar to show proof of shoe-hurling and threatens legal action if the accusations persist.
Lynas shares soar after granting of licence in M'sia

Lynas shares soar after granting of licence in M'sia

At 10.40am, its shares were 50 percent higher at 91 Australian cents before dropping back to 78 cents at 11.10am.
Private college expels butt-flashing student

Private college expels butt-flashing student

NONE UPDATED 1.30PM ‘Cybernetics always supports the gov't’s aspirations under the leadership of PM Najib Abdul Razak.’
AG's chambers view rape decision seriously, files appeal

AG's chambers view rape decision seriously, files appeal

AG says they are appealing the electrician’s case as the ‘aberration of justice for those who most need protection must be rectified’.
FGV falls below psychological mark, near its IPO price

FGV falls below psychological mark, near its IPO price

NONE Despite the share price slide, Felda chairperson Isa Abdul Samad had publicly stated that for the settlers, there was no cause for concern.
Dr M: The young take independence for granted

Dr M: The young take independence for granted

NONE The ex-PM feels the young resorts to acts such as stomping on the PM’s picture as they have never been under foreign rule before.
Discrimination - two wrongs don't make a right

Discrimination - two wrongs don't make a right

FREE YOURSAY ‘Once we break down the institutionalised racial discrimination in this country, many things will fall into place.'
'Show the original Bernama photo, please'

'Show the original Bernama photo, please'

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'A picture, goes an adage, is worth a thousand words. Not any more. We have learnt to make the camera lie...'
'Fight the lawsuit to the very end'

'Fight the lawsuit to the very end'

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Because cyanide is dangerous to health, it is only natural that the rakyat are concerned over the gold mine.'
Is it necessary to handcuff the teen girl?

Is it necessary to handcuff the teen girl?

FREE YOURSAY 'Why handcuff and humiliate a teenage girl for expressing her disappointment with our country's leader?'
A different Merdeka this year

A different Merdeka this year

COMMENT 'Recent data shows that 97 percent of Malaysians are proud to be Malaysians. It is among the highest in the region.'
Report on domestic abuse claim submitted to DPP

Report on domestic abuse claim submitted to DPP

The alleged victim claims her husband has reacted aggressively even before their wedding, but says she always forgave him.