Archive - 21 January 2013

Ban use of 'Islam' by political parties, says ex-CM

Ban use of 'Islam' by political parties, says ex-CM

Use of ‘Islam' by political parties must be banned to prevent manipulation and abuse for political interests, says Rahim Tamby Chik.
21 Burmese arrested near Thai border

21 Burmese arrested near Thai border

The illegal immigrants from Burma, aged between 15 and 40 years, are arrested near the Thai border by Anti-Smuggling Unit personnel.
Nallakaruppan loses appeal over defamation

Nallakaruppan loses appeal over defamation

Senator S Nallakaruppan lost his appeal today to set aside a High Court decision holding him liable of making defamatory statements against Anwar Ibrahim in 2008. 
Fourth accused denies witness protection plan bid was for money

Fourth accused denies witness protection plan bid was for money

The fourth accused in the murder trial of cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and three other individuals at the High Court today, denied that he applied to be placed under the witness
protection programme because he wanted financial aid. 
2013-01-21

2013-01-21

Singapore boosts 'baby bonus' scheme

Singapore boosts 'baby bonus' scheme

Singapore today announced increased cash bonuses for parents of newborn babies and introduced paternity leave as part of a package of measures to boost population and reduce dependence on foreigners.
Kota Siputeh state seat not vacant, rules Federal Court

Kota Siputeh state seat not vacant, rules Federal Court

The Federal Court in Putrajaya today ruled that the Kota Siputeh state seat in Kedah was not vacant as its assemblyperson Abu Hasan Sarif was not absent for two consecutive meetings of the Kedah legislative assembly in 2009. 
ROS to call two DAP members over party polls

ROS to call two DAP members over party polls

‘They are expected to be called by ROS very soon to submit their evidence to support their reports,’ says the home minister.
Ramasamy under siege over Penang Run 2013

Ramasamy under siege over Penang Run 2013

NONE The event clashes with Thaipusam and the Penang Hindu Endowment Board, chaired by the DCM, is slammed as ‘insensitive'.
Sharifah: Was Bawani planted at UUM forum?

Sharifah: Was Bawani planted at UUM forum?

NONE UPDATED 5.15PM Sharifah expresses suspicion - albeit unverified - that the law student was out to ‘create provocation’.
Xiamen University to set up first overseas campus in M'sia

Xiamen University to set up first overseas campus in M'sia

Malaysia has been chosen as the venue for the first overseas branch campus for a top university in China, Xiamen University, in 2015.
Major German company drops Rapid project plans

Major German company drops Rapid project plans

FREE BASF and Petronas are unable agree on the terms and conditions of their planned JV, but this is not expected to jeopardise the overall project.
M'sians in nearby countries must return home to vote

M'sians in nearby countries must return home to vote

Malaysians living in South Thailand, Singapore, Brunei and Kalimantan, Indonesia will have to return home to vote in the 13th GE.
'Kak Listen' won't meet Bawani in face-to-face debate

'Kak Listen' won't meet Bawani in face-to-face debate

UPDATED 5.20PM Sharifah Jabeen says she never agreed to take part in the 'Academic Freedom and Human Rights' forum organised by students groups.
Rally at Guan Eng's service centre urges fresh polls

Rally at Guan Eng's service centre urges fresh polls

NONE A group of mostly young adults from the Indian community wants DAP to hold new polls, saying they want justice.
CID chief: Car burning a new phenomenon for revenge

CID chief: Car burning a new phenomenon for revenge

Besides revenge, another motive identified by the police so far, included  rivalry among warlords, jealousy and pressure.
NIEI: Bring back judicial review of electoral roll

NIEI: Bring back judicial review of electoral roll

NONE The polls watchdog says this is justified because of a revelation that those not entitled to vote are on the roll.
I won't compromise on judicial oath, says judge

I won't compromise on judicial oath, says judge

NONE UPDATED 5.21PM VT Singham says decisions should never be influenced by political, corporate and commercial patronage.
Penang appoints five officers to deal with stateless persons

Penang appoints five officers to deal with stateless persons

The officers, on a one-year contract, will collect statistics and assist those who are qualified to obtain their long-awaited citizenship.
Justify RM22mil PE course, Muhyiddin told

Justify RM22mil PE course, Muhyiddin told

The DAP insists on answers from the education minister on the high cost of a project to retrain 1,000 physical education teachers.
PAS ulama to Karpal: You cannot influence us

PAS ulama to Karpal: You cannot influence us

PAS won't entertain Karpal's demand on use of 'Allah' by non-Muslims, syura council chief Harun Taib tells Berita Harian.
'BN won't get two-thirds majority in polls'

'BN won't get two-thirds majority in polls'

NONE A Universiti Malaya study foresees ‘status quo’ for the coalition, and that this could lead to Najib Abdul Razak having to step down.
Court allows stateless trio leave over not getting MyKads

Court allows stateless trio leave over not getting MyKads

Counsel Latheefa Koya says this is believed to be the first test case of a judicial review involving Malaysian-born Indians.
PKR Youth wants sultan to intervene in Syabas woes

PKR Youth wants sultan to intervene in Syabas woes

NONE UPDATED 3.34PM They want the sultan to exercise his power to aid S'gor take over the water concessionaire to settle the water siege.
'How can PM get voter details for new year letter?'

'How can PM get voter details for new year letter?'

NONE DAP wants to know how BN obtained details of voters including their addresses for a new year's greeting allegedly sent by PM.

PKR  Youth burns books linking Anwar to Zionism

PKR Youth burns books linking Anwar to Zionism

NONE UPDATED 2.45PM Books and pamphlets defaming Anwar were distributed in Taman Sri Andalas, says the party's Selangor Youth leader.
RCI to probe 'citizenship-for-votes' in the peninsula?

RCI to probe 'citizenship-for-votes' in the peninsula?

MP SPEAKS Rather than call for a RCI on Tunku giving out ICs, Mahathir should call for one on the existing problem in the mainland.
Pride comes before destruction

Pride comes before destruction

Will Sabah RCI bring the fall of Mahathir?
PKR marks Ropiaah's land in symbolic move to block deal

PKR marks Ropiaah's land in symbolic move to block deal

NONE UPDATED 1.55PM Zuraida leads a group to place signboards on a plot of land said to be owned by Raja Ropiaah. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Court: Utusan defamed Anwar over LGBT remarks

Court: Utusan defamed Anwar over LGBT remarks

NONE UPDATED 6.05PM The judge calls the daily irresponsible for its articles painting Anwar as supporting the legalisation of homosexuality.
Bawani faces her troubles with a smile

Bawani faces her troubles with a smile

NONE INTERVIEW ‘I think I have done nothing wrong, so there is no need to be afraid. Plus there are many who support me,’ she says.
FGV hits new low  of RM4.36 as KLCI slumps

FGV hits new low of RM4.36 as KLCI slumps

NONE UPDATED 7.02PM FGV’s share price took a beating today as the KLCI’s recorded its biggest drop of 2.3pct since 2011.

Whither 'kesopanan dan kesusilaan' on 'Allah' issue?

Whither 'kesopanan dan kesusilaan' on 'Allah' issue?

COMMENT I call upon the last strand of decency from the politicians of the ruling party, and especially the PM, to denounce Ibrahim Ali.
Prosecutor running away from truth, claims Ling

Prosecutor running away from truth, claims Ling

NONE UPDATED 12.37PM Dr Ling Liong Sik is ‘upset and angry’, claiming that the prosecution fears facing the truth.
Facing the truth on Sabah's illegal immigrants

Facing the truth on Sabah's illegal immigrants

immigrant with passport COMMENT ‘All these migrant streams - past and recent - have contributed to our country and deserve their place in the sun.’
Sharifah: 'Listen, listen' video spun to support opposition

Sharifah: 'Listen, listen' video spun to support opposition

NONE UPDATED 12.15PM The SW1M head, now known as ‘Kak Listen’, also ‘forgives’ the law student she had berated. [VIDEO INSIDE]
MCA and Umno fighting over cash handouts like schoolkids

MCA and Umno fighting over cash handouts like schoolkids

FREE YOURSAY 'Whether it's Umno or MCA, it's disgusting using taxpayers' money for political publicity. There are no new ideas, except to pay for votes.'
As polls near, BN gets more intolerant

As polls near, BN gets more intolerant

FREE YOURSAY 'Regardless of whether Azrul is a member of PKR, that was his professional view. You could agree or disagree with him.'
One law for Ibrahim Ali, another for the rest

One law for Ibrahim Ali, another for the rest

FREE YOURSAY 'The fact that he can get away each time despite making seditious statements proves that 1Malaysia is a joke.'
Under fire, Mahathir seeks to rewrite history

Under fire, Mahathir seeks to rewrite history

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Don't divert attention by dragging in the Tunku and amend the history of Malaya's road to independence.'
Dr M throws a red herring into Sabah RCI debate

Dr M throws a red herring into Sabah RCI debate

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'His suggestion of an RCI on pre-Merdeka immigrants is nothing but a ploy to divert attention.'