Archive - 16 September 2012

PM: Some states lagging due to overdose of politics

PM: Some states lagging due to overdose of politics

The prime minister says the leaders of these states placed politics uppermost in their minds rather than the prosperity of the people.
Cops say students violated PAA, but march peaceful

Cops say students violated PAA, but march peaceful

dang wangi police chief zainuddin ahmad Dang Wangi district police chief says rally organisers violated the law by not informing them and for holding a procession.
On M'sia Day, BN and Pakatan jostle for East M'sia

On M'sia Day, BN and Pakatan jostle for East M'sia

pakatan rakyat seven point pledge to honor malaysia agreement in kuching Pakatan announces a 7-point pledge to Sabah and Sarawak in Kuching while Najib leads a massive celebration in Bintulu.
Zahid: Umno's internal problems mostly resolved

Zahid: Umno's internal problems mostly resolved

Umno veep Zahid Hamidi says party leaders have been cooperating to iron out kinks and now only 10 percent of divisions have problems.
Umno Youth to protest against anti-Islam film

Umno Youth to protest against anti-Islam film

Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin says the rally will be 'massive' and wants PAS Youth to join in.
Centralised tender ad system mooted

Centralised tender ad system mooted

The Penang Malay Contractors Association says a centralised advertisement system will help the industry.
Students march through KL for 'clean' campus polls

Students march through KL for 'clean' campus polls

student rally malaysia day 160912 UPDATED 6.49PM About 800 students march through Kuala Lumpur this afternoon to demand for clean and fair campus elections.
Malaysia Day celebrations - really?

Malaysia Day celebrations - really?

charles santiago mp speaks What have Sabah and Sarawak to celebrate after decades of being on the losing end of the Malaysia deal?
S'wak minister's sharp rebuke raises eyebrows

S'wak minister's sharp rebuke raises eyebrows

S'wak Housing Minister Abang Johari Tun Openg tells off his staff over leakage of building plans for Bako. S'wak DAP questions the motives for secrecy.

DAP: Even on M'sia Day, PM seeks to divide

DAP: Even on M'sia Day, PM seeks to divide

NONE The PM's speech on Malay survival was divisive and added another dent to his 1Malaysia policy, says DAP MP Tony Pua.
PKR bags another Sabah Umno figure

PKR bags another Sabah Umno figure

In less than 24 hours, another Sabah Umno member and state GLC figure has joined the opposition ranks.
Asri: Rather go secular if politics exploits religion

Asri: Rather go secular if politics exploits religion

The former Perlis mufti says when religion becomes a political tool, he is more willing to accept a secular state.
S'gor yet to finalise decision on state election

S'gor yet to finalise decision on state election

haniza talha Taman Medan rep Haniza Talha says the decision would depend on whether the EC takes action against dubious voters.
Perkasa: Suaram funders also behind LGBT programmes

Perkasa: Suaram funders also behind LGBT programmes

NONE Info chief Ruslan Kasim says besides providing funds to smear the PM, they also support programmes for apostasy and LGBT.
Curi-Curi Malaysia - tourists forced to pay bribes

Curi-Curi Malaysia - tourists forced to pay bribes

FREE YOURSAY 'Even if the Taiwanese tourists weren't buckled up in the car, the police should have let them off with a warning.'
Calling on God - Umno seeks divine intervention

Calling on God - Umno seeks divine intervention

FREE VOXPOP 'Putting the good of the rakyat before that of the party will earn God's blessing. Even a child knows this.'
When will Hisham and Najib condemn political violence?

When will Hisham and Najib condemn political violence?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Are they willing to provide safety for opposition leaders in the same manner as is accorded to BN leaders?'
Sticks and stones won't break our bones

Sticks and stones won't break our bones

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'It's about time Umno-BN realises that the country does not belong to them. The rakyat will decide who...'
Sabah, Sarawak: Overdrawn at the vote bank

Sabah, Sarawak: Overdrawn at the vote bank

NONE COMMENT 'Sarawak and Sabah have so much more to offer Malaysia than natural resources if only we play our cards right.'