Archive - 9 November 2012

Ambiga: No worry if present gov't voted in if polls fair

Ambiga: No worry if present gov't voted in if polls fair

'It can be the same government, the same people coming in, (but) they have to allow a clean and fair election,' she says in an interview with CNN.
'Ex-lawyer bought farm to run chicken, dog breeding business'

'Ex-lawyer bought farm to run chicken, dog breeding business'

The murder trial of cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and three others at the High Court in Shah Alam was today told that the first defendant, N Pathmanabhan had bought the farm, Ladang Gadong, in Banting, said to be the location of the murder of the four individuals, because he wanted to run a chicken and dog breeding business.
Ku Nan: Perception problem main challenge for Umno

Ku Nan: Perception problem main challenge for Umno

Umno secretary-general Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said the problem of perception was the main challenge in strengthening the image of the party.
Guan Eng raps BN for poor accounting skills

Guan Eng raps BN for poor accounting skills

The Penang CM goes to great lengths to explain difference between ‘debenture' and ‘mortgage' on BN claim he had sold a plot of land to two buyers.
King tide a test for Sarawak's flood preparations

King tide a test for Sarawak's flood preparations

Sarawak’s flood disaster preparation would come to a test come this Nov 16 when a king tide is expected to occur in the state.
Penang assembly adjourns, RM1.133bil budget passed

Penang assembly adjourns, RM1.133bil budget passed

The budget, which carried the theme ‘Equitable Economy Agenda’, is aimed at ensuring the well-being of the people and eradicating poverty.
Seai Kie completes duty as deputy minister on Thursday

Seai Kie completes duty as deputy minister on Thursday

Heng, 50, who is Wanita MCA vice-chairperson, was appointed deputy women, family and community development minister on June 4, 2010.
Bersih 3.0 violence victim is poster boy for global drive

Bersih 3.0 violence victim is poster boy for global drive

Radzi Razak, a journalist with theSun, is among 23 individuals whose plight are highlighted for the International Day to End Impunity.
Daughter of a strongman

Daughter of a strongman

Marina Mahathir, time to face reality.
Cops revisit Malaysiakini, leave with writer's email

Cops revisit Malaysiakini, leave with writer's email

NONE With the consent of the letter writer, Steve Oh, Malaysiakini handed over his email address to the police. [VIDEO INSIDE]
It'll be jail for you, chief justice warns polluters

It'll be jail for you, chief justice warns polluters

UPDATED 7.35PM Firms brushing off environmental pollution by paying fines and continuing to pollute are warned their directors will be jailed.
Thunderstorms forecast in several states on Deepavali

Thunderstorms forecast in several states on Deepavali

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has forecast that several states will experience thunderstorms in the afternoon on Deepavali day next Tuesday.
Malaysia export rebounds, beats market expectation

Malaysia export rebounds, beats market expectation

Exports, the mainstay of the trade-dependent country, had fallen in July and August because of weak demand from Europe and China.
Penans want Suhakam to help in compensation talks

Penans want Suhakam to help in compensation talks

Those displaced by the Murum dam project are seeking at least half a million ringgit in compensation to each family from the state government.
Lack of M'sian help may kill Indian Maxis probe

Lack of M'sian help may kill Indian Maxis probe

'Unless we prove the bribery charge with evidence, the (trial) court will throw out the charge sheet', says counsel for the Central Bureau of Investigation.

 

'PMR workbook brainwashes students on MRT project'

'PMR workbook brainwashes students on MRT project'

A row breaks over the 'correct answer' to a question in a Chinese language workbook - that heritage sites should give way to development.
I stand by my views, says letter writer

I stand by my views, says letter writer

OPEN LETTER The following is an open letter by Steve Oh, the man who penned the letter that is at the centre of a police investigation.
PKR to hold mass rally for stateless Indians next month

PKR to hold mass rally for stateless Indians next month

NONE The gov’t still has time to resolve the problem, but PKR warns it will mobilise ‘thousands’ of stateless Indians if left with no choice.
Boycott Najib meeting, urges Hindraf legal adviser

Boycott Najib meeting, urges Hindraf legal adviser

M Manoharan, who is also Kota Shah Alam rep, says the Indian community should not forget what the BN and Umno government had done.
Bolehland drivers being leeched by AES

Bolehland drivers being leeched by AES

Film seeks to overcome May 13 trauma, says director

Film seeks to overcome May 13 trauma, says director

NONE 'I made the film to help nation overcome the trauma of May 13 racial riots,' says Tanda Putera director Shuhaimi Baba.

Nurul lodges report with Jais against Utusan

Nurul lodges report with Jais against Utusan

NONE UPDATED 5.13PM The PKR veep has handed evidence of her statements at the forum and claims the daily had twisted her words.
Hasan Ali mocks PAS' attempt to meet Selangor sultan

Hasan Ali mocks PAS' attempt to meet Selangor sultan

NONE He accuses Dzulkefly Ahmad of having elevated himself to such a high extent that he thinks that the sultan can be 'fooled'.
Now, ROS comes after Penang Suaram

Now, ROS comes after Penang Suaram

NONE UPDATED 5.00PM Three officers from the department visit Suaram’s office about 10.15am, looking for a coordinator.
Kohilan mum on condo approval after minutes expose

Kohilan mum on condo approval after minutes expose

NONE 'God knows... I will need to check with my lawyers,' he says when asked about council minutes showing his presence at meeting.

Lawyer: Nurul only re-affirming the constitution

Lawyer: Nurul only re-affirming the constitution

Human-rights lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar expresses puzzlement that the Lembah Pantai MP is being harassed for endorsing the constitution.
More flood evacuees return home in Johor and Malacca

More flood evacuees return home in Johor and Malacca

A total of 670 flood evacuees returned to their homes in Johor and Malacca today, leaving 1,710 still at relief centres in the two states as well as Perak, Selangor and Negri Sembilan this evening.
'Suspend implementation of PBS in schools'

'Suspend implementation of PBS in schools'

A teachers’ NGO says there are concerns over the mechanism of the school-based assessment system and that it will increase teachers' workload.

Foot-in-mouth disease

Foot-in-mouth disease

They need to first engage their brain.
Puad: Install AES cameras near schools

Puad: Install AES cameras near schools

NONE Education Ministry calls for AES cameras to be installed near schools on main roads to help reduce accidents involving students.
Anwar warmly greeted despite 'uncooperative' DBKL

Anwar warmly greeted despite 'uncooperative' DBKL

NONE Despite the city council not approving the event, the party leader receives a warm welcome from locals at last night's event.
Izzah and apostasy - the real heart of the matter

Izzah and apostasy - the real heart of the matter

COMMENT Refusing to recognise and reflect the current truth about an individual can only be considered symptomatic of a failed system.
Lynas to conduct capital raising after court win

Lynas to conduct capital raising after court win

The company has requested a halt in the trading of its shares, pending an announcement of the details of the capital raising venture.
AES contractor denies Johor Umno link

AES contractor denies Johor Umno link

NONE Beta Tegap Sdn Bhd says it was chosen based on its performance and technical partners' expertise shown during live testing.
Traumatised Ahmad lodges police report for own safety

Traumatised Ahmad lodges police report for own safety

Ahmad Abd Jalil thumb UPDATED 7.40PM Nabbed in Johor for allegedly insulting the sultan, he lodges a report claiming 'unlawful detention.
It takes 15 cops to probe a letter

It takes 15 cops to probe a letter

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Fifteen cops to investigate a case is an overkill. And yet time and again, the police complain they are short-handed.'
Selangor halts AES, wants independent study

Selangor halts AES, wants independent study

NONE UPDATED 11.55AM After listening to RTD’s briefing  yesterday the state concludes it has failed to justify the system.

BN claims Taman Manggis land sold twice

BN claims Taman Manggis land sold twice

NONE The balance due to acquire Taman Manggis still unpaid, the BN has now come up with another allegation on the sale of the land.
Don't expect Hindraf-Najib meet to bring real change

Don't expect Hindraf-Najib meet to bring real change

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'If an Indian is most qualified to be the IGP or the chief justice, will Najib and his ilk accept that? I don't think so.'
Syed Mokhtar, an Umno cash register?

Syed Mokhtar, an Umno cash register?

FREE YOURSAY 'The weakness with Malay businessmen who made it big is that their business dealings are invariably...'
Soi Lek claims AES project may be linked to Anwar

Soi Lek claims AES project may be linked to Anwar

NONE He says Anwar is close to the former Johor Umno rep whose daughter's company was awarded the controversial AES project.

When politics is mixed with religion

When politics is mixed with religion

FREE YOURSAY 'The orgy of condemnation based on a distorted report by Utusan of what Nurul Izzah actually said is a despicable act.'