Archive - 17 December 2012

Rosmah attends 'Sentuhan Kasih' event at mosque

Rosmah attends 'Sentuhan Kasih' event at mosque

The ‘Touch of Love' event at the Selangor state mosque is organised by the Selangor BN elected representatives welfare body.
Not true 39pct of women cheat on husbands

Not true 39pct of women cheat on husbands

Cheating on spouses is not a serious problem among married couples in this country, says Deputy Women's Minister Noriah Kasnon.
Mahathir backs gov't decision on Lynas

Mahathir backs gov't decision on Lynas

Condeming opponents of the Lynas refinery in Gebeng, the former PM says the nation must reap the benefits of rare materials in the country.
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Mat Zain: Musa Hassan has made a false affidavit

Mat Zain: Musa Hassan has made a false affidavit

And, adds the former Kuala Lumpur CID chief in a letter to the police, former PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad interfered in the Sodomy I investigation.
Third Klang bridge to be built early next year

Third Klang bridge to be built early next year

NONE According to MB Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, over 200,000 vehicles were using the existing bridges, which led to the bottleneck.
Senior lawyer and son in spotlight over Bala's SD2

Senior lawyer and son in spotlight over Bala's SD2

UPDATED 7.49PM The father, who allegedly sits on a MACC panel, supposedly drafted the infamous second statutory declaration with his son.
'New media provides catalyst in wooing young voters'

'New media provides catalyst in wooing young voters'

Thus, says Mustapa Mohamed, it is hoped the presence of pro-gov’t bloggers can help ward off the slanders hurled by the opposition.
NS assembly suspends DAP rep over 'derogatory remarks'

NS assembly suspends DAP rep over 'derogatory remarks'

Ng Chin Tsai (DAP-Temiang) refused to retract remarks that the BN government was ‘evil and dirty’ while debating in the state assembly.
Do more against gender bias, Rosmah urges varsities

Do more against gender bias, Rosmah urges varsities

‘If we don't institute balanced gender participation in higher education, how can we implement this in other parts of society?’ she asks.
M'sian shot in Philippines member of militant group

M'sian shot in Philippines member of militant group

Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says police are arranging for Mohd Noor Fikrie Abd Kahar’s remains to be brought back for burial.
Kit Siang 'apologises' to Najib over DAP polls result

Kit Siang 'apologises' to Najib over DAP polls result

A sarcastic Kit Siang also labels him a ‘cheap PM’ for changing his tune by calling DAP undemocratic with the 'lie' the former was an unelected leader.

Kelantan awaits directive on Orang Asli slapping case

Kelantan awaits directive on Orang Asli slapping case

The state education department director says he had submitted a report on the incident to the Education Ministry three weeks ago. 
Why return wastes if they can be recycled, Lynas asked

Why return wastes if they can be recycled, Lynas asked

An Australian academician questions Lynas' bid to send wastes from its Gebeng plant back to Australia.
DAP not anti-Malay, says Guan Eng

DAP not anti-Malay, says Guan Eng

DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng urges the media to stop carrying reports which could incite hatred in the people towards the party.
MACC jumps into Orang Asli slapping case

MACC jumps into Orang Asli slapping case

NONE Anti-graft body officers visit parents of the four pupils slapped to record their statements on bribe offer by teachers.
Disciplinary action on 68 police personnel in Sabah

Disciplinary action on 68 police personnel in Sabah

police polis logo Among the offences were disobeying orders, negligence while on duty and lacking discipline, says the Sabah police commissioner.
Cop in Kugan case tells of meeting to identify scapegoat

Cop in Kugan case tells of meeting to identify scapegoat

a kugan assaulted indian youth murder UPDATED 7.45PM However, the deputy IGP maintains there was no cover-up in the police investigations into the death of A Kugan.
Teresa Kok explains her poor showing in DAP polls

Teresa Kok explains her poor showing in DAP polls

NONE Difficult, unpopular decisions she made as national organising secretary a cause for her poor showing in the DAP polls, she says.
PKR campaign bus attacked, in Perak this time

PKR campaign bus attacked, in Perak this time

UPDATED 5.25PM The MediaRakyatNet YouTube channel reported the incident on its Twitter account and posted a picture showing a broken window.
Kugan's body could've been tampered with, testifies DIGP

Kugan's body could've been tampered with, testifies DIGP

NONE UPDATED 7.45PM 'Something could have happened to the body when it was returned to the family and during the funeral.'
November inflation seen inching up on food prices

November inflation seen inching up on food prices

inflation increase Malaysia’s inflation is still among the lowest in the region, having declined steadily from a peak of 3.5 percent in mid-2011.
No hope for reforms, but Bersih says no protest yet

No hope for reforms, but Bersih says no protest yet

NONE UPDATED 3.30PM Ambiga says Bersih will focus on existing campaigns to nullify any electoral hanky-panky in GE13. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Congress marks the coming of age of the DAP

Congress marks the coming of age of the DAP

NONE COMMENT The road towards remaking DAP needs to continue with the fielding of winnable and winning non-Chinese candidates.
Whither DAP's pursuit of a Malaysian M'sia?

Whither DAP's pursuit of a Malaysian M'sia?

ANALYSIS New strategies must be found for a multiracial profile, now that the elected leadership has only three Indian Malaysians and no Malays.
It ain't over till the FLOM sings

It ain't over till the FLOM sings

But who will buy Rosmah’s book?
Chandra Mohan and Syed Husin take oath as senators

Chandra Mohan and Syed Husin take oath as senators

Workers' rights activist Chandra Mohan is appointed senator for the first term while ex-PKR deputy president Dr Syed Husin Ali is reappointed.
DAP support for Anwar settles PM designate issue, almost

DAP support for Anwar settles PM designate issue, almost

NONE COMMENT Prevarications by PAS aside, Karpal's endorsement of Anwar just about wraps up the issue of who is to be Pakatan PM.
People want an election, not surveys

People want an election, not surveys

FREE VOXPOP 'Money can't buy popularity. Najib's habit of dishing out goodies before elections no longer works...'
Bangsa Malaysia won't happen overnight

Bangsa Malaysia won't happen overnight

dap congress polling delegates thumb FREE YOURSAY 'BN, which is made up of racial parties, reflects the Malaysian spirit, but Pakatan parties, open to all races, do not.'
Ibrahim Ali is doing Umno's dirty job

Ibrahim Ali is doing Umno's dirty job

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'For those who suggest that the authorities take action against Ibrahim Ali, dream on. He is immune.'
DAP's multiracialism still a work in progress

DAP's multiracialism still a work in progress

dap malay delegate zulkifli mohd noor FREE YOURSAY 'It is difficult when Umno-BN, BTN and Perkasa have painted the DAP as the enemy of Islam and the Malays.'