Archive - 7 November 2012

NUS takes disciplinary action against sex blogger

NUS takes disciplinary action against sex blogger

The National University of Singapore says the actions of Alvin Tan were ‘detrimental to the reputation and dignity of the university’.
Better to air contents of forum with Nurul Izzah in full'

Better to air contents of forum with Nurul Izzah in full'

NONE Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Jamil Khir Baharom says this is to prevent the media from twisting facts.
Petronas to keep Deepavali advert despite flak

Petronas to keep Deepavali advert despite flak

NONE It has decided not to scrap the ‘Do the Dappan' greetings ad despite negative comments in the social media.
UiTM cancels Tanda Putera screening

UiTM cancels Tanda Putera screening

NONE It did so out of respect for higher authorities, and will instead replace the time slot with a discourse on the controversial movie.
'Asset' Nazri challenges 'roadside' critic to face him

'Asset' Nazri challenges 'roadside' critic to face him

NONE He dares his detractor JMM's Azwanddin, who he calls a 'frog' and a 'roadside’ politician', to contest against him in the GE.
Points for Anti-Lynas groups to answer

Points for Anti-Lynas groups to answer

Umno Youth proposes halt to AES summonses

Umno Youth proposes halt to AES summonses

Its exco member, Mohd Hisamuddin Yahaya, commended the idea of AES but noted its implementation was badly planned.
Dr M all for 'congestion charge' on cars entering KL

Dr M all for 'congestion charge' on cars entering KL

road block and traffic jam congestions 221107 Former PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad backs the idea of imposing a ‘congestion charge’ on cars entering Kuala Lumpur.
'Anwar's challenge on Bersih order lacks jurisdiction'

'Anwar's challenge on Bersih order lacks jurisdiction'

He can only challenge magistrate's order barring Bersih supporters from Dataran Merdeka in a magistrate's court, argues the prosecution.
Tengku Fakhry's RM150mil suit against police dismissed

Tengku Fakhry's RM150mil suit against police dismissed

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur today dismissed a RM150 million suit by Kelantan prince, Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra, against the police, claiming wrongful confinement.
Uthaya ordered to enter defence over 'seditious letter'

Uthaya ordered to enter defence over 'seditious letter'

The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur today ordered a lawyer to enter his defence on a charge of publishing a seditious letter in the website, ‘Police Watch’, four years ago.
'Cheated' by Penang CM on housing prices

'Cheated' by Penang CM on housing prices

Protesters quote Lim Guan Eng as saying one can buy a detached house at RM415,000 - but this is simply not the case, they say.

Kelantan sultan chairs 230th Conference of Rulers meeting

Kelantan sultan chairs 230th Conference of Rulers meeting

The Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V, today chaired the 230th meeting of the Conference of Rulers at the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur.
Sundaresh Menon is new Singapore chief justice

Sundaresh Menon is new Singapore chief justice

The Singapore president has appointed Sundaresh Menon as Chief Justice of Singapore and Presidential Council for Minority Rights (Council) chairperson, effective yesterday.
Mashitah was 'diabolical', says PAS MP

Mashitah was 'diabolical', says PAS MP

UPDATED 8.50PM Dzulkefly Ahmad says the deputy minister had, without investigating, accused Nurul Izzah of encouraging apostasy and denigrating Islam.
Scorpene briefing - 'Don't bar French lawyers'

Scorpene briefing - 'Don't bar French lawyers'

NONE UPDATED 8.17PM Anwar Ibrahim wants a written assurance that Suaram’s lawyers will not be denied entry when they arrive.
Wanted: Lawyers to help protect Orang Asli land rights

Wanted: Lawyers to help protect Orang Asli land rights

The Bar's Committee on Orang Asli Rights will recruit volunteers at its annual seminar next month, which for the first time will be open to the public.
Western freedoms can lead to calamities, says Dr M

Western freedoms can lead to calamities, says Dr M

UPDATED 5.10PM The former prime minister dismisses Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah Anwar’s view that there should be no compulsion in religion.
Use of Sedition Act must be stopped immediately

Use of Sedition Act must be stopped immediately

Now PM wants to meet Hindraf

Now PM wants to meet Hindraf

NONE UPDATED 6.55PM The PM's Dept says Najib wishes to meet with leaders of the outlawed group on problems faced by Indians.
UNHCR quells suspicion on Burmese gathering in KL

UNHCR quells suspicion on Burmese gathering in KL

Some social media users speculated that foreigners were being given citizenship, but the UN agency says it was for gathering data.
Hindu voters get Deepavali 'love letter' from Najib

Hindu voters get Deepavali 'love letter' from Najib

The prime minister in his message hopes all Hindu Malaysians will celebrate the Festival of Lights in the spirit of 1Malaysia.
Hush-up move on DAP's one-person-one seat plan?

Hush-up move on DAP's one-person-one seat plan?

Party national chairperson Karpal Singh’s proposal has ruffled many feathers and the party wants members to stop publicly discussing it.
Mahathir irked when quizzed about son

Mahathir irked when quizzed about son

NONE UPDATED 4.25PM He replies sarcastically when asked about possible conflict of interest in a recent contract involving Petronas.
'Non-Muslims who accept Najib's leadership are zimmi'

'Non-Muslims who accept Najib's leadership are zimmi'

NONE UPDATED 7.10PM PARLIAMENT Deputy Minister Mashitah Ibrahim says this is unlike those who ‘clearly say they are against Islam’.
PBS Wanita chief Jamilah takes oath as senator

PBS Wanita chief Jamilah takes oath as senator

Jamilah alias Halimah Sulaiman 56, took her oath before Dewan Negara president Abu Zahar Ujang, witnessed by other members of the senate.
No prosecutorial powers for MACC, Parliament to check AG

No prosecutorial powers for MACC, Parliament to check AG

NONE UPDATED 10.25PM PARLIAMENT VK Liew says the gov't has no intention to amend Article 145 of the constitution.
Kuantan MP: EC tinkering with electoral roll

Kuantan MP: EC tinkering with electoral roll

UPDATED 8.43PM Names have appeared or disappeared without the changes being displayed for objections, says Fuziah Salleh. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Umno ex-councillors can't recall approval meeting

Umno ex-councillors can't recall approval meeting

NONE The ex-councillors at Selayang municipal meeting that approved condo project can't recollect as it took place five years ago.

Nik Aziz mocks Utusan, declines comment on Nurul

Nik Aziz mocks Utusan, declines comment on Nurul

The Kelantan MB considers it inappropriate to weigh in on Nurul Izzah’s statement on religion based on a 'non-credible' newspaper report.
'Lynas plant can jumpstart M'sia as rare earth hub'

'Lynas plant can jumpstart M'sia as rare earth hub'

NONE Prof Dr Badhrulhisham Abdul Aziz says this is because the country has 0.03 percent of the world’s rare earth reserves.
'Nurul can be charged with maligning Islam'

'Nurul can be charged with maligning Islam'

NONE UPDATED 8.05PM PARLIAMENT There's nothing in law to curb Muslims from encouraging fellow-Muslims to become apostates.
Wisconsin voters elect lesbian to US senate

Wisconsin voters elect lesbian to US senate

NONE Wisconsin voters made history on Tuesday by electing Democrat Tammy Baldwin as the first openly gay US senator.
PM: George Kent LRT tender no tarnish to our image

PM: George Kent LRT tender no tarnish to our image

NONE PARLIAMENT Bid favouring George Kent-Lion Pacific Joint Venture is accepted by all international bidders, he explains.
Four to defy ROS summons in Suaram probe

Four to defy ROS summons in Suaram probe

NONE UPDATED 3.15PM They are among seven prominent activists summoned to date to provide statements. [VIDEO INSIDE]
BN gets 30 more days to buy Taman Manggis

BN gets 30 more days to buy Taman Manggis

UPDATED 1.40PM Penang BN Youth acknowledges the initial deadline has lapsed but says the state had yet to provide them with a S&P agreement.
Regional assembly rejects mega-dams in Sarawak

Regional assembly rejects mega-dams in Sarawak

The South-East Asia Renewable Energy People’s Assembly also votes to reject the on-going development of the Murum Dam.
Zaid: Why I'm the best man for Pekan

Zaid: Why I'm the best man for Pekan

To minimise the risks to Pakatan, Zaid Ibrahim says the seat should be contested by someone ‘not interested to be a minister'.
Flood situation improves in three states

Flood situation improves in three states

NONE The flood situation in Perak, Malacca and Johor has improved while that of Selangor remained unchanged.
Australia still committed to Malaysia asylum policy

Australia still committed to Malaysia asylum policy

Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr insists it is not necessary for Kuala Lumpur to be a signatory to the UN refugee convention.
Liu: Selangor may cancel Batu Caves condo approval

Liu: Selangor may cancel Batu Caves condo approval

ronnie liu on batu cave condo We can knock out the project because Selayang council ignored objections from the DOE, says the exco member.
Ahmad remanded for three days on new charge

Ahmad remanded for three days on new charge

Ahmad Abd Jalil thumb After hearing submissions from both sides, the JB magistrate’s court issued the remand order which expires tomorrow.
Marina Mahathir's cacophony of truths

Marina Mahathir's cacophony of truths

NONE INTERVIEW Marina responds to questions about her life, her opinions and her latest book ‘Telling it Straight' to be launched this Saturday.
DPM's self-interest in contest galore in Pekan

DPM's self-interest in contest galore in Pekan

FREE YOURSAY 'This is like the MCA deputy chief asking his president to go for a king-to-king fight; if the president loses, who will be the next president?'
Police must not be a law unto themselves

Police must not be a law unto themselves

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'The police are not answerable to anyone except and do the bidding of whoever is pulling the political strings.'
Obama wins re-election, makes history again

Obama wins re-election, makes history again

NONE With a clutch of swing states including Florida still to be declared, Obama already had 303 electoral votes, well over the 270 needed to win.
Obama and Romney locked in tight swing state battle

Obama and Romney locked in tight swing state battle

NONE Polls in some states closed at 8pm (9am Malaysian time) and they could provide an early clue on whether Obama gets a second term.
The cutting of Pakatan's Indian cord

The cutting of Pakatan's Indian cord

NONE COMMENT 'Pakatan should acknowledge Hindraf and HRP as the only game in town when it comes to Indian communal interest.'
Petronas ad fails to capture spirit of Deepavali

Petronas ad fails to capture spirit of Deepavali

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘It feels as if someone tried to package it as the next Gangnam-style hit - and did an extremely poor job at it.'