Archive - 2 December 2012

S'gor sultan: Don't twist position as head of religion

S'gor sultan: Don't twist position as head of religion

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah warns certain quarters against using his position for their own publicity.
Marina: Mainstream columnists have their role

Marina: Mainstream columnists have their role

Social activist Marina Mahathir says columnists staying on in mainstream dailies are important to offer the rare alternative viewpoints.
Mustapa to tour Kelantan to rally party unity

Mustapa to tour Kelantan to rally party unity

Kelantan Umno Liaison Committee chairman, Mustapa Mohamed will be touring the state to press home Najib's unity message.
'AES provider can't install cameras indiscriminately'

'AES provider can't install cameras indiscriminately'

‘What's more important is that the AES be implemented nationwide in order for us to see its effectiveness,’ adds Kong Cho Ha.
Kayveas: BN must deal with discrimination and prejudice

Kayveas: BN must deal with discrimination and prejudice

NONE The PPP president says discrimination and prejudice are worrying the rakyat, thus causing an erosion of support for BN.
Does Karpal have a voice in the CEC?

Does Karpal have a voice in the CEC?

The issue was raised by a delegate at the Penang DAP convention, who asked why the party's national chief was frequently commenting in the media.

Police quiz at least seven on Green March

Police quiz at least seven on Green March

NONE R Sivarasa says the queries covered all aspects of the march and he thinks the police are looking for evidence of illegal assembly.

PSM: Pahang MB's ear-cut flip-flop nothing new

PSM: Pahang MB's ear-cut flip-flop nothing new

NONE Cameron Highlands PSM says Adnan Yaakob has a history of not keeping his promises with regard to the region’s many issues.
Umno unity calls ring hollow with spectre of sabotage

Umno unity calls ring hollow with spectre of sabotage

NONE UMNO GA Despite working hard to show a united front it is clear that Najib's ‘winnable candidate’ system has stoked disgruntlement.
Karpal: Speak up against Pakatan's states, too

Karpal: Speak up against Pakatan's states, too

NONE Karpal Singh wants party members to speak up against all wrongdoings, including those committed in Pakatan-held states.
Orang Asli parents lodge report on 'bribery attempt'

Orang Asli parents lodge report on 'bribery attempt'

NONE The report accuses the teacher of slapping the children but later attempting to bribe their parents to withdraw their initial report.

God, comedy and the Umno general assembly

God, comedy and the Umno general assembly

COMMENT Beneath the veneer of upbeat showmanship and standup routines at the assembly is a palpable undercurrent of fear.
Whose crystal ball is correct, asks Kit Siang

Whose crystal ball is correct, asks Kit Siang

Umno and MCA differ on which ethnic group would lose out more should BN lose Putrajaya. This shows their loss of legitimacy to govern, he says.

S'wak NGO wants Australian firm out of dam projects

S'wak NGO wants Australian firm out of dam projects

Save Rivers and Sarawak natives will meet Hydro Tasmania and request it to withdraw its staff from the state's mega-dam projects.

 

Penang mustn't lose its 'golden' future

Penang mustn't lose its 'golden' future

DAP sec-gen Lim Guan Eng warns against underestimating BN, saying if it recaptures Penang, it will undo all the present 'golden programmes'.
Ezam: Heed Najib's call for greater unity in Umno

Ezam: Heed Najib's call for greater unity in Umno

NONE The PKR turncoat says the issue is not whether the opposition is strong, but Umno and BN must boost our internal strength.
Johor and Negri Sembilan hit by floods again

Johor and Negri Sembilan hit by floods again

NONE Johor and NS are among three states hit by floods again, with the number of victims at 150 this morning including in Selangor.
Malays will continue to hold power in Pakatan, says DAP

Malays will continue to hold power in Pakatan, says DAP

State DAP chief Chow Kon Yeow stresses that PAS, PKR and DAP can represent the rights and interests of the Malays.

Five charred bodies found in Japan tunnel collapse

Five charred bodies found in Japan tunnel collapse

Witnesses spoke of terrifying scenes as at least one vehicle burst into flames, sending out clouds of blinding, acrid smoke.
Umno's war drums herald bleak future

Umno's war drums herald bleak future

NONE COMMENT All of Umno's actions are to gain total control and coordination of all aspects of Malaysian society.
Adnan, forget English, learn humility instead

Adnan, forget English, learn humility instead

FREE YOURSAY ‘If you are so confident Pakatan will never win, you should be confident to mean it literally, for you will never need to cut off your ears.'
Mohd Ali and his butt wrigglers a disgrace to nation

Mohd Ali and his butt wrigglers a disgrace to nation

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'What kind of people do we have in our armed forces? If we have ‘elder brothers' like these, we don't need enemies.'