Archive - 26 September 2012

Stop 'flip-flopping', Mansor told

Stop 'flip-flopping', Mansor told

Penang Umno says Deputy Chief Minister I Mansor Osman need not fear Lim Guan Eng and just admit to calling the latter 'arrogant' and 'cocky', if indeed he did.
M'sian Aids Council received Soros' funds

M'sian Aids Council received Soros' funds

While the Health Ministry has borne the council’s ‘financial burden’, it says it still requires foreign funds, like that from Soros' Open Society Foundations.
'1M'sia email' Tricubes to be delisted

'1M'sia email' Tricubes to be delisted

Bursa Securities has disallowed its appeal against rejection of its proposed regularisation plan and de-listing.
Lynas defamation suit transferred to Kuantan High Court

Lynas defamation suit transferred to Kuantan High Court

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur allowed the transfer of the defamation suit filed by Lynas Corporation Limited and Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd against Anti-Lynas group ‘Save Malaysia, Stop Lynas’ (SMSL) to the Kuantan High Court. 
Lawyer's bid to withdraw from representing Jawi dismissed

Lawyer's bid to withdraw from representing Jawi dismissed

The Syariah Appeal Court dismissed today a syariah lawyer’s application to withdraw himself from representing the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) and two others in a defamation appeal by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.
First batch of Malaysian pilgrims arrives in Mecca

First batch of Malaysian pilgrims arrives in Mecca

The first batch of 312 Malaysian pilgrims arrived in Mecca from Medina early today.
Taib's son 'humiliated wife' at sister's wedding

Taib's son 'humiliated wife' at sister's wedding

NONE UPDATED 7.25PM Shahnaz A Majid testifies on the extra-marital affairs of the Sarawak chief minister's son.
Penang Gerakan ramps up pressure on CM, landlady

Penang Gerakan ramps up pressure on CM, landlady

It claims Lim Guan Eng’s landlady is a director and shareholder of a company whose subsidiary bought the site of Taman Manggis.
Police must prioritise war on drugs

Police must prioritise war on drugs

Rep's special officer lodges report over death threat

Rep's special officer lodges report over death threat

Anthony Lee Kim Kwang, 51, lodged the report at the Taman Johor Jaya police station in Johor Baru after he received the threatening call at 11.17pm.
'CCM completing probe papers on Suaram'

'CCM completing probe papers on Suaram'

NONE Commenting on a police report lodged by Suaram coordinator R Thevarajan, Ismail Sabri describes him as a 'confused man'.
Facebooker in trouble for insulting Islam

Facebooker in trouble for insulting Islam

UPDATED 6.55PM A police report is lodged against Facebooker who says his account was hacked and has apologised.
Khaled: UIA should explain campus polls hiccup

Khaled: UIA should explain campus polls hiccup

He said his ministry had not received the official report on the matter from UIA but it was understood to be due to a technical error.
Sosilawati murder trial to resume on Oct 23

Sosilawati murder trial to resume on Oct 23

The High Court in Shah Alam fixed Oct 23 and 25 to resume the murder trial of cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and three other individuals.
'Consult stakeholders over Harmony Act'

'Consult stakeholders over Harmony Act'

UPDATED 8.15PM The Bar Council, noting that the draft is not ready, suggests ‘proper political discussion and debate before it is tabled’.
Alternative budget sans ethnic-based policies

Alternative budget sans ethnic-based policies

'Most bumiputras will benefit from needs-based policies because these can't be abused by a select few.' [VIDEO INSIDE]
Human error not ruled out in Sebuyau copter crash

Human error not ruled out in Sebuyau copter crash

Human error has not been ruled out as the probable cause of a helicopter crash which claimed three lives near Sebuyau in Sarawak last July.
Taib's hard-won apology a pyrrhic victory

Taib's hard-won apology a pyrrhic victory

NONE ANTIDOTE Winning this libel campaign over the HK firm Regent Star affair may resemble shifting deck chairs on the Titanic.
M'sian Bar: Nothing wrong with foreign funding

M'sian Bar: Nothing wrong with foreign funding

NONE Its president Lim Chee Wee says there is nothing wrong in receiving aid from abroad, as long as the laws of the country are complied with.

No money paid for private jet, insists PKR

No money paid for private jet, insists PKR

NONE Party No 2 Azmin Ali says PKR veep Tian Chua should check first before making statements seemingly contradicting Anwar.
Budget likely to please voters but ignore reforms

Budget likely to please voters but ignore reforms

NONE Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is expected to unveil a voter-pleasing budget on Friday, placing the priority on winning a tough election.
'Treasury officer proposed contractor for PKFZ'

'Treasury officer proposed contractor for PKFZ'

UPDATED 5.30PM It must be Abdul Rahim Mokti, the officer from the Treasury, which was tasked with PKFZ contract, at the meeting, Ling Liong Sik testifies.
Constitutional change sought to 'strengthen' MACC chief

Constitutional change sought to 'strengthen' MACC chief

UPDATED 5.25PM The move, says a special committee on corruption, will accord the anti-graft body chief the ‘stature of a judge’.
1,000 attend Save Chinese Education rally

1,000 attend Save Chinese Education rally

Protesters gather in the rain at Padang Merbok, near Parliament, to demand that problems afflicting Chinese education in the country be addressed. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Suspended student wins case against university

Suspended student wins case against university

The High Court's decision also nullifies the 66-day suspension and RM100 fine imposed on Unimap student Mohd Izuwan Zaini.
Nor Mohamed keeps mum over forex scandal

Nor Mohamed keeps mum over forex scandal

NONE UPDATED 2.50PM The minister in the PM's Dept says he is prepared to comment only on Budget 2013 to be tabled on Friday.
Septuagenarian 'loses' citizenship after renewing IC

Septuagenarian 'loses' citizenship after renewing IC

UPDATED 3PM A simple trip to renew her IC turned out to be anything but that for Ong Poo Su as she claims her Malaysian IC was replaced with a PR card instead.
Nazri: No worries for ex-civil servants in Sabah RCI

Nazri: No worries for ex-civil servants in Sabah RCI

UPDATED 3PM PARLIAMENT Even if bound by the Official Secrets Act, they have 'absolute privilege under the law governing RCIs'.
AirAsia seeks collaboration with Malindo Airways

AirAsia seeks collaboration with Malindo Airways

Budget airline AirAsia is seeking to discuss potential areas of collaboration with stakeholders of the new Malindo Airways.
RM414k spent on envoys to India, China since January

RM414k spent on envoys to India, China since January

UPDATED 3.03PM PARLIAMENT The PM’s Dept is using the 'strengths' of the ex-MIC and ex-MCA heads to tap business in India and China.
Bersih the cause of higher haj quota rejection?

Bersih the cause of higher haj quota rejection?

NONE UPDATED 3.15PM PARLIAMENT Bersih 3.0 protests in Mecca and Medina may be cause of Saudi rejection, says Jamil.
Plots, blots and clots

Plots, blots and clots

Oh, to stop the rot.
Mahathir to testify next month in Ling cheating trial

Mahathir to testify next month in Ling cheating trial

UPDATED 2.37PM A subpoena has been issued and he could appear as defence witness in the week of Oct 8.
Utusan: Rental cost of private jet for Anwar was RM96,000

Utusan: Rental cost of private jet for Anwar was RM96,000

NONE The Umno-owned Malay daily claims that the rental of the executive jet was arranged by an individual from Sarawak.
Prawn farm: Noh got land 'after becoming MP'

Prawn farm: Noh got land 'after becoming MP'

NONE Challenging Noh Omar’s claim of ownership before the 1995 election, Ng Suee Lim shows documents that prove otherwise.
No decision on KTMB privatisation, says gov't

No decision on KTMB privatisation, says gov't

‘The government is not discounting this possibility to ensure that the service is efficient, comfortable and cost-effective,’ says Najib Abdul Razak.
Scorpene probe: France about to summon witnesses

Scorpene probe: France about to summon witnesses

scorpene submarine It will do so 'very, very soon' but Najib may be spared to avoid strained diplomatic ties, says Suaram. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Ooi warns three agencies over strata titles

Ooi warns three agencies over strata titles

The local government, Housing Unit and district offices must be prepared for the two strata title laws which will look into 700 projects.
Dentists launch campaign against Dental Bill

Dentists launch campaign against Dental Bill

They want a dialogue with the Health Ministry on several provisions in the Dental Bill 2012 that they consider unfair.
Vintage Anwar at prestige club's 'do'

Vintage Anwar at prestige club's 'do'

NONE COMMENT Pakatan's supremo sallied forth unperturbed by a hail of testing questions before a packed house of the RSC.
Cheras MP not allowed to query AG's 'misconduct'

Cheras MP not allowed to query AG's 'misconduct'

NONE PARLIAMENT The speaker tells Tan Kok Wai that his question falls into the ‘frivolous or seeking answers on trivial matters’ category.
Najib: Law reform has been human rights-friendly

Najib: Law reform has been human rights-friendly

UPDATED 12.15PM Claiming that he has walked the talk, the PM reels off a list of changes to laws toward 'a more open democracy'.
Where's the Talam White Paper, MCA asks Anwar

Where's the Talam White Paper, MCA asks Anwar

Selangor MCA secretary Wong Koon Mun says this is long overdue and that Anwar should not complain about the delayed audit report.
Discontent in 'marriage of convenience' not surprising

Discontent in 'marriage of convenience' not surprising

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'It's a healthy development as long as the parties reconcile and close ranks. Anything less will be superficial.'
PDRM put on trial over Bersih 3.0

PDRM put on trial over Bersih 3.0

bersih 3 rally 020512 j002 FREE VOXPOP 'Does it not bother anyone that promotions with PDRM are based on obedience, instead of competency...?'
Harassment of NGOs - return of Mahathirism

Harassment of NGOs - return of Mahathirism

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'PM Najib is no more in control. The Umno mafia is having a free rein. The signs point to a Mahathir-style crackdown.'
Newspapers should be nobody's stooges

Newspapers should be nobody's stooges

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'This (filing a law suit) is the way to handle such people. Newspapers should never be stooges to anyone'.
Dr M asked for Soros' help in peace project

Dr M asked for Soros' help in peace project

NONE EXCLUSIVE 'I write to invite you to lend your name to this effort...,' says Mahathir in a personal letter to Soros six years ago.