Archive - 18 September 2012

The prosecution must carry out a comprehensive investigation before making charges, attorney-general   Abdul Gani Patail said today.

The S'gor MB says the state will decide after the date of the upcoming general election is revealed.

To help achieve this goal, he said, a task force led by the International Islamic University Malaysia had been formed.

The alleged doctored photograph, which had exact duplicates of the crowd in the background, was circulating on Facebook.

Hot on the heels of a manual on how to spot homosexuality comes a guideline posted by the Information Dept on how to be a better female boss.

Police and Rela members will carry out joint patrol exercise at 612 schools nationwide starting Monday, said Deputy Home Minister Lee Chee Leong today.

Airport lounge service provider, Plaza Premium Lounge today launched its latest RM3.8 million lounge for all passengers at the KL International Airport (KLIA).

The High Court today rejected an appeal by actress Nadia Mustafa over the Sessions Court’s ruling in awarding actress Lisdawati RM50,000 in damages in a defamation suit against Nadia.

The entire Bersih steering committee are now defendents in the federal government suit on damages incurred during the Bersih 3 rally.

P Waythamoorthy is told restrictions have been imposed on him because he is a threat to national security.

The crime index in Sabah has recorded a drop of 11.48 percent in the first eight months of the year, said police.

North Klang police chief ACP Mohd Shukor Sulong says the burnt frame was sent to the Kapar police station to facilitate investigations.

The PM and the Sarawak CM seemed to be indulging in a public ‘love fest’ during the Malaysia Day function, observes the DAP supremo.

MCA president says the complaints he received on a deputy minister were from genuine complainants and can’t be ignored.

UPDATED 7.05PM Ibrahim Ali believes the US is doing this through the CIA which finances certain NGOs, which in turn finance the film.

Penang Wanita MCA asks why the DAP only portrays victimhood, when it could send a message that all attacks are unacceptable.

The Selangor MB explains why he deputed a team to debate Talam debt recovery exercise with the MCA's Labis MP Chua Tee Yong.

An Australian lawmaker says Lynas was 'left holding the baby' now that Malaysia is forcing them to export their waste products.

UPDATED 7.22PM It says there is no need for official guidelines as their lifestyles are part of the activities of a certain society.

The cyanide 'threat' to residents around Bukit Koman is only opposition agenda, Adnan Yaakob tells the Pahang state assembly.

The wife of former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad says she believes they were produced by those who were knowledgeable on the issue.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng warns that the state is identifying more land sold cheaply and without open tender by the previous BN govt.

ANTIDOTE Malaysia Airlines' inflight magazine gives a potted history of Malaysia Day, with a couple of howlers standing out.

Disrespect against the PM is a violation of democratic process, says EC deputy chairperson Wan Ahmad Wan Omar.

UPDATED 1.50PM The Scorpene case will go on regardless, says Suaram's Cynthia Gabriel. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 3.05PM ‘If (we say) Sabah is for Sabahans..., the (nation) won’t go anywhere,’ says Shafie Apdal.

UPDATED 2.32PM Defections to PKR will not affect BN Sabah’s performance in the GE, but Shafie Apdal these must be viewed seriously.

UPDATED 8.15PM ‘We are initiating legal action based on the reporting of its accounts which is confusing,’ says Ismail Sabri.

UPDATED 5.40PM She denies lobbying for the Gopeng parliamentary seat, as contesting the election is 'not her priority'.

UPDATED 12.15PM Court rules that posecution failed to prove illegal assembly and not abiding by police orders cases against 21.

Identity is never defined by the state.

UPDATED 1.50PM The campaign is backed by 138 local NGOs and 56 regional groups, to lend support to Suaram. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The decision to prosecute the human rights watchdog now lies with the AG’s Chambers, says domestic trade, cooperatives and consumerism minister.

UPDATED 11.35AM Given the hint that it is deemed an ‘illegal movement’, it is discussing a response. [VIDEO INSIDE]

FREE YOURSAY 'Politics and religion don't mix well. Religion is between the believer and God. Politics is between the voters and the government.'

FREE VOXPOP ‘Why was the Gerakan office attacked using eggs and coffee? Answer: Because they are cheap and easy to clean.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Life has a funny way of getting back at the culprits, everything hidden would be revealed in due time.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Sabahans and Sarawakians deserve to be treated as equal partners and not be subjugated by leaders from the peninsula.'

This is in line with the changing stance of Islamists worldwide, as was observed during the Arab Spring in the Middle East.

This is Hishammuddin Hussein’s affidavit-in-reply to the Borders' challenge on seizure of Irshad Manji's books.