Archive - 27 October 2012

Lebanon nabs two M'sians suspected of al-Qaeda links

Lebanon nabs two M'sians suspected of al-Qaeda links

The Lebanon authorities have arrested two Malaysians, believed to be suicide bombers and suspected to be linked to the al-Qaeda terrorist organisation.
Will Kohilan quit if wrong over Batu Caves condo?

Will Kohilan quit if wrong over Batu Caves condo?

DAP: Why no contingency plan for blackout in KKIA?

DAP: Why no contingency plan for blackout in KKIA?

A blackout had occurred at KKIA a few months ago but no concrete steps were taken to prevent a re-occurrence, laments Sabah DAP.
Wanita Umno van scrawled with profanities

Wanita Umno van scrawled with profanities

The Bandar Tun Razak Wanita Umno receives a rude shock when its 'Skuad Sayang' van is splashed with red paint and scrawled with profanities.  
Be prepared for BN's dirty tactics, Pakatan reps told

Be prepared for BN's dirty tactics, Pakatan reps told

lim guan eng penang dap The Penang CM warns that their foes will be going all out to undermine the state gov't in the coming 13th general elections.
Guan Eng calls for apology on Ops Lalang anniversary

Guan Eng calls for apology on Ops Lalang anniversary

He suggested that all remaining detainees be immediately freed to put an end to the ISA saga - a dark chapter in the nation's history.
'Documents show BN okayed controversial condo'

'Documents show BN okayed controversial condo'

UPDATED 6.55PM The war of words continues with Selangor exco Ronnie Liu revealing 2007 documents to prove that BN was the culprit.
Local traders can't 'rent' licences to foreigners

Local traders can't 'rent' licences to foreigners

The days of foreigners using licences 'rented' from local traders to operate hawker stalls in Kuala Lumpur are numbered.
Native rights NGO again denies Murum blockade lifted

Native rights NGO again denies Murum blockade lifted

NONE It again refutes Belaga state assemblyperson Liwan Lagang's claim that the Murum dam blockade had been lifted.

Mahfuz: Unlike ayatollahs, PAS' door open to critics

Mahfuz: Unlike ayatollahs, PAS' door open to critics

PAS members refute ex-Perlis mufti’s fears of the party leaders elevating themselves above criticism, saying there is no basis.
Perkasa defends Syed Mokhtar, hits out at Umno MP

Perkasa defends Syed Mokhtar, hits out at Umno MP

'Syed Mokhtar had succeeded on merit; giving back to the community by building 63 mosques across the globe,' says Ibrahim Ali.
'Like me!' Chong Wei invites Facebook fans to wedding

'Like me!' Chong Wei invites Facebook fans to wedding

NONE Hopefuls, who must first click 'like' to his fan page, are invited to explain why they wish to attend the wedding reception.
Foreign Ministry: We're ready for overseas postal vote

Foreign Ministry: We're ready for overseas postal vote

NONE Once adopted, the ministry will take necessary actions to ensure that the related information reach Malaysians overseas.
Gov't orders probe into KK airport runway blackout

Gov't orders probe into KK airport runway blackout

airport security measures terminal It vows no one would be spared in the probe, whether they were individuals, the local authorities or the airport operator.
The lust for power sustained through the ISA

The lust for power sustained through the ISA

Today's realities and religion

Today's realities and religion

Subsidies - do we really need them?

Subsidies - do we really need them?

'When MCA bashes Islam, Umno keeps quiet'

'When MCA bashes Islam, Umno keeps quiet'

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'We know that their May 13 stories have not worked. They now try using religious issues to scare certain races.'
Will convergence bring more press freedom?

Will convergence bring more press freedom?

NONE COMMENT 'Like their competitors, Malaysiakini realises that the key in the media marketplace is through ‘convergence'.'
Only sense of dignity can save Murum natives

Only sense of dignity can save Murum natives

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Is there any doubt about the cause of suffering of the Penan? Yet they are still asking for more of BN.'
Hong Kong should come clean on RM40mil cash

Hong Kong should come clean on RM40mil cash

FREE YOURSAY 'ICAC's mute reaction would not only damage its reputation but also that of Hong Kong as a financial centre.'
Batu Caves condo row MIC's Buah Pala II

Batu Caves condo row MIC's Buah Pala II

protest at batu cave temple 261012 thumbnail FREE YOURSAY 'MIC said there should be no development near the temple; why then was the planning permit granted?'