Archive - 8 September 2012

Johor sultan upsets over quality equipment for Special Forces

Johor sultan upsets over quality equipment for Special Forces

'If this issue persists where the equipment does not meet the Special Forces' requirement while the prices are unreasonable, it is better that I take over the procurement exercise.'
Right-wing NGOs burn 'Sang Saka Malaya' flag

Right-wing NGOs burn 'Sang Saka Malaya' flag

Fifteen NGOs comprising about 50 people jointly lodged a police report before staging a protest and set the 'Sang Saka Malaya' flag on fire.
Man punches Umno state rep in Kuala Perlis

Man punches Umno state rep in Kuala Perlis

A man punched Kuala Perlis state rep Mat Hassan below the left eye today after complaining to him about poor business at the Kuala Perlis market.
'Defence Ministry to be prudent in spending'

'Defence Ministry to be prudent in spending'

NONE 'We do not expect or hope for a bigger allocation from the government, and will accept whatever amount recommended for us.'
Guan Eng: First Lynas, next comes nuclear plants

Guan Eng: First Lynas, next comes nuclear plants

The DAP sec-gen warns that the steamrolling of the TOL for Lynas is a foretaste for the unleashing of nuclear plants upon the country.
Raub green rally made up of outsiders, says RAGM

Raub green rally made up of outsiders, says RAGM

'The rally organisers had expected a crowd of 20,000 but police records show only 3,000 turned up.'
Guan Eng tries to divert attention, says Teng

Guan Eng tries to divert attention, says Teng

NONE 'I am not the right person to talk about the land deals made by the previous state government as it was done before my time.'
Tender for Langat 2 plant to be called soon, says DPM

Tender for Langat 2 plant to be called soon, says DPM

water tap thumbnail The decision to do so was made by the Special Cabinet Committee on the Selangor Water Issue chaired by Muhyiddin.

Sabah leader confident BN will retain all rural seats

Sabah leader confident BN will retain all rural seats

BN Tenom chief Rubin Balang said the coalition government would retain all its interior parliamentary seats in the next general election.
Anwar: Mahathir is right, Umno-BN is the devil

Anwar: Mahathir is right, Umno-BN is the devil

anwar ibrahim jelajah merdeka bus tour in seremban thumb Anwar has disagreed with his ex-boss on many things, but this is one of the rare exceptions where they're of the same mind.
Consumers can sue S'gor over water subsidy

Consumers can sue S'gor over water subsidy

Noh Omar accuses the state government for failing to keep its promise to provide free water to the people in Selangor.
CCM to file up to five charges against Suaram

CCM to file up to five charges against Suaram

The first charge would be made in court in about a week or two, Domestic Trade Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob tells reporters.
PKR bus hit by red paint, again

PKR bus hit by red paint, again

jelajah merdeka rakyat bus attacked in Malacca thumb Shamsul claims that the perpetrators were BN members because he spotted a Jasin Umno leader among the group.
Is Malaysia becoming a nation of fakes?

Is Malaysia becoming a nation of fakes?

PKR: Sodomy II appeal 'pure malice'

PKR: Sodomy II appeal 'pure malice'

UPDATED 5.52PM Party veep N Surendran says the appeal is ‘legally insupportable’ and is purely a political agenda against Anwar Ibrahim.
Suhakam: Gov't bypasses us in formulating new Bills

Suhakam: Gov't bypasses us in formulating new Bills

UPDATED 7.59PM Muhammad Sha'ani Abdullah says ever since they criticised the Peaceful Assembly Bill, they have never been shown new Bills.
'Weird officers behind Najib's funny business'

'Weird officers behind Najib's funny business'

NONE UPDATED 6.15PM' They are too busy. So when they are busy they give 'pelik-pelik' recommendations to the prime minister'.
Tanda  Putera: Deconstructing prejudice

Tanda Putera: Deconstructing prejudice

COMMENT Research into our history, you will find political parties leaders often use foul underhand means to maintain their political positions.
NGOs can receive foreign funding, says UN rep

NGOs can receive foreign funding, says UN rep

NONE 'I know Malaysia received a lot of foreign funding... Nobody ever accused the government of being a foreign agent.'
GE13: DPM warns potential saboteurs of Umno candidates

GE13: DPM warns potential saboteurs of Umno candidates

NONE Umno leaders and members face expulsion from the party if they sabotage the party's general election candidates.
Taib says no need to speed up leadership change

Taib says no need to speed up leadership change

NONE He says Sarawak is able to enjoy peace, political stability and development because of steady leadership.
Poet donates RM10,000 to Bukit Koman folk

Poet donates RM10,000 to Bukit Koman folk

Teh Hon Seng The money from Teh Hon Seng is to help with legal costs in the four-year battle they have lost to Raub Australian Gold Mining.
Parliament, statutory rape and 'lying children'

Parliament, statutory rape and 'lying children'

charles santiago mp speaks The sad state of recent rulings on statutory rape demands the law be reviewed at the coming Parliament sitting.
Cambodian maid's seven years of suffering after M'sia

Cambodian maid's seven years of suffering after M'sia

cambodian maid Phat Sokleang Four months of working in Malaysia left her a changed person - distraught, mentally ill and her family in despair. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Judge's 'women exaggerate sexual act' remark slammed

Judge's 'women exaggerate sexual act' remark slammed

The judge had passed this comment when overturning a man's rape conviction of a four-year-old girl, sparking public outrage.
AELB - a case of dumb and dumber?

AELB - a case of dumb and dumber?

FREE YOURSAY 'Without it in black and white, how can AELB ensure Lynas picks up its radioactive rubbish on the way out?'
FGV price fall - EPF money is our money

FGV price fall - EPF money is our money

NONE FREE VOXPOP ‘BN wants the Felda votes so they can't allow the price to fall below the offer price, at least not until GE13 is over.'
Police not doing Najib any favours

Police not doing Najib any favours

FREE YOURSAY 'There is no need to handcuff Ong at all, she was not resisting arrest. The police are, as usual, a disgrace.'
A litany of 'seditious' acts: So how now, PDRM?

A litany of 'seditious' acts: So how now, PDRM?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'It is sad that adults nowadays have no moral responsibility and yet they have the temerity to lecture the youth.'
Dr M, doesn't BN want to rule forever?

Dr M, doesn't BN want to rule forever?

FREE YOURSAY 'No one will, or should be, allowed to rule eternally as long as the people are given the true means to decide on the nation's leadership.'