Archive - 7 September 2012

Butt-flashing student says sorry to Najib

Butt-flashing student says sorry to Najib

NONE Speaking from his home in Batu Pahat, Muhammad Ammar A Rahman says he sincerely regretted the incident.
Court strikes out Ibrahim Ali's suit against Saifuddin

Court strikes out Ibrahim Ali's suit against Saifuddin

The Civil High Court in Kuala Lumpur today struck out the RM2 million defamation suit by Pasir Mas MP Ibrahim Ali against Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail over an article in the party’s mouthpiece, Suara Keadilan , two years ago.
Pandelela to study sports science at UM

Pandelela to study sports science at UM

National diving queen Pandelela Rinong Pamg will pursue her study in the field of sports science at Universiti Malaya (UM) and is currently awaiting confirmation of admission to the university.
CJ keeping mum on statutory rape cases

CJ keeping mum on statutory rape cases

Chief Justice Arifin Zakaria says it could be sub-judice to comment on matters pertaining to the sentences meted out in recent statutory rape cases.
Profit for Petronas drops 30pct in Q2

Profit for Petronas drops 30pct in Q2

Malaysian state energy firm Petronas said today its second-quarter net profit shrank 30 percent to RM15.22 billion (US$4.89 billion) mainly due to lower crude oil prices.
Guan Eng: Handcuffing girl is double standards

Guan Eng: Handcuffing girl is double standards

The DAP secretary-general and Bagan MP asks why Barisan Nasional leaders detained on corruption charges were not handcuffed.
Pixman regrets Aidilfitri picture disputed

Pixman regrets Aidilfitri picture disputed

'Doctoring pictures is not part of my work culture. In fact, it is not the work culture of any Bernama staff,' says Harry Salzman Abu Bakar.
False neutrality

False neutrality

The best way is to become politically involved.
Educational group gearing to rally against Ka Siong

Educational group gearing to rally against Ka Siong

The NGO streses the protest is not aimed at any political party, it's merely coincidental that a general election is looming
FGV's Jengka biomass power plant to be operational soon

FGV's Jengka biomass power plant to be operational soon

The biomass renewable power generation plant owned by Felda Global Ventures Holidngs Bhd (FGV) in Felda Jengka 9 near Jerantut is expected to be fully operational at year-end.
Family wants Ampang shooting classified as murder

Family wants Ampang shooting classified as murder

UPDATED 6.45PM They also want the cop who shot D Dinesh suspended and action under section 302 of Penal Code for alleged murder. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Friday sermon: 'Un-Islamic' to step on leaders' pictures

Friday sermon: 'Un-Islamic' to step on leaders' pictures

Such acts are an affront to the nation's dignity and against Islamic teachings, says the sermon prepared by Jakim and posted on its website.
Important to tell the truth, say experts

Important to tell the truth, say experts

They stress the new History syllabus must be based on actual facts and say patriotism can be instilled if the young understands society.
Police detain Sang Saka Malaya flag duo

Police detain Sang Saka Malaya flag duo

UPDATED 8.10PM The two youths who displayed the flag on Merdeka Day eve have been detained at Dang Wangi police station today.
Illegal felling claims will harm conservation efforts

Illegal felling claims will harm conservation efforts

Gobind challenges Nazri to debate statutory rape law

Gobind challenges Nazri to debate statutory rape law

'I challenge Nazri to debate on it in Parliament. I am certain I will be able to make him see the logic of it all,' says the DAP's Puchong MP.
July trade surplus at 10-year low, exports slump

July trade surplus at 10-year low, exports slump

The surplus fell well short of a median forecast for a RM9.1 billion surplus given by a Reuters poll of 17 analysts, and was the lowest since April 2002.
'Voters, not Pakatan, decides who rules forever'

'Voters, not Pakatan, decides who rules forever'

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang reminds Dr Mahathir that it is the ballot box, not Pakatan, who decides who is to rule the country.
CM a coward for avoiding dialogue, says BN

CM a coward for avoiding dialogue, says BN

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng's office says he was busy with a prior engagement this morning, and so was unable to attend the session with BN.

Utusan Melayu gets leave to appeal

Utusan Melayu gets leave to appeal

Court of Appeal president Md Raus Sharif allowed Utusan Melayu’s application for leave to appeal the High Court decision.
Logging firm on protest run to Putrajaya

Logging firm on protest run to Putrajaya

NONE UPDATED 5.55PM The firm's reps run 56km to the PM’s office to pressure the Pahang gov't for payment as ordered by the courts.
Teen's mother apologises over photograph stomping

Teen's mother apologises over photograph stomping

Teenager Ong Sing Yee's mother Wong Siew Lan also apologises to all Malaysians for her daughter's action, reports Utusan Malaysia.
Guilty until proven innocent

Guilty until proven innocent

COMMENT With the recent amendments to section 114A of the Evidence Act, we are forced to play football using badminton rules.
Sodomy II appeal: Further case management needed

Sodomy II appeal: Further case management needed

The Court of Appeal has fixed Nov 23 for further case management on the prosecution's appeal in the Anwar Ibrahim Sodomy II verdict.
Now, Penang BN's 'war truck' smeared with red paint

Now, Penang BN's 'war truck' smeared with red paint

NONE UPDATED 5PM Vandalism on the political campaign trail has hit Penang. This time, the BN's 'war truck' is the victim.
'Lynas conversion process will ensure zero waste'

'Lynas conversion process will ensure zero waste'

UPDATED 1.45PM AELB says Lynas will introduce a new process to ensure its wastes are fully converted to commercial products.

AELB: Lynas' promise to ship wastes out is non-binding

AELB: Lynas' promise to ship wastes out is non-binding

UPDATED 1.35PM The board says it is ‘limited by laws’ to accept the rare earth firm’s word on the issue of its waste disposal.
Gov't to table hudud Bill in next Parliament session?

Gov't to table hudud Bill in next Parliament session?

NONE UPDATED 2.55PM Mahfuz cites sources from the AGC as saying so, but de facto law minister Nazri denies this. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Throwing shoe at mosque worse than stepping on pic'

'Throwing shoe at mosque worse than stepping on pic'

NONE UPDATED 2.40PM Mahfuz slams the fuss made over stepping on Najib's photo when Perkasa’s act was far worse. [VIDEO INSIDE]

PKR to boost security for its campaign bus

PKR to boost security for its campaign bus

pkr bus attacked in kota bharu UPDATED 3.43PM Wan Azizah couldn't imagine the KB incident happening in a peaceful country. [VIDEO INSIDE]
IGP has to explain use of Sedition Act

IGP has to explain use of Sedition Act

NONE Stepping on a photograph of the prime minister and his wife cannot be an offence under the Sedition Act 1948, argues the MP.
Singapore chokes on haze from Indonesia

Singapore chokes on haze from Indonesia

As of 8am Singapore’s Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) ranged from 65-75 after a night of thick, choking haze over the island.
A picture that launched a thousand comments

A picture that launched a thousand comments

German envoy to be asked to clarify Suaram funding

German envoy to be asked to clarify Suaram funding

anifah aman UPDATED 2.48PM Anifah Aman says Malaysia took exception to the action of the embassy in channeling funds to the NGO.
Cops to send report on Janji Demokrasi rally to AG

Cops to send report on Janji Demokrasi rally to AG

ACP Aziz Zakaria says the full report would cover the actions of the rally participants who brought the ‘Sang Saka Malaya’ flag.
Deputy minister writes to IGP against handcuffing teen

Deputy minister writes to IGP against handcuffing teen

NONE UPDATED 4.35PM Gan Ping Sieu feels the handcuffing can cause Ong life-long trauma and wants police to review their SOP.
Will the cops call these 'seditious acts' as well?

Will the cops call these 'seditious acts' as well?

NONE As the police say they won't take sides, Malaysiakini digs through its archives for a few cases for them to work on.
'BN sold land at RM3mil below highest bid'

'BN sold land at RM3mil below highest bid'

NONE This finding, revealed by a state executive councillor, is among details of land sold and acquired by MPPP from 1990 to 2012.
PKR offers veep to meet with Hindraf

PKR offers veep to meet with Hindraf

The reformist party says its VP Tian Chua is ready to meet with Waythamoorthy to discuss the Indian community’s problems.
Two varsity campus polls heading for a mess?

Two varsity campus polls heading for a mess?

NONE It's unclear when the other varsities will hold their polls, and it's likely to coincide with orientation for new intakes and convocations.
It's now up to the people to stop Lynas

It's now up to the people to stop Lynas

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Lynas has a tax holiday for 12 years. After that, they will just pack up and go, leaving their radioactive waste behind.'
Sodomy trials - Dr M bears brunt of blame

Sodomy trials - Dr M bears brunt of blame

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Indeed, Anwar's life has been encircled in courts and no one has gone through what Anwar has.'
Patriot-producing history syllabus - an act of hubris

Patriot-producing history syllabus - an act of hubris

NONE COMMENT The notion you can draw up a patriotism-engendering syllabus for the teaching of history is delusional.
Rude, yes, but surely it wasn't seditious

Rude, yes, but surely it wasn't seditious

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'This shows just how far the gov't is willing to go. What she did may have been rude, but it wasn't seditious.'
Others who should have apologised, didn't

Others who should have apologised, didn't

FREE YOURSAY ‘Even a young Malaysian has shown she has what it takes to do the right thing, something Umno samsengs should have done.'