Archive - 23 January 2013

Honour promise of land for ex-soldiers, Kelantan gov't told

Honour promise of land for ex-soldiers, Kelantan gov't told

The Malaysian Ex-Army Association says this was a promise made by the state gov't a year ago but to date, nothing has been done.
Bar Council, M'sian Bar look to settle EGM suit

Bar Council, M'sian Bar look to settle EGM suit

All parties with to try to settle the case, in which a lawyer is disputing the legaility of an EGM called by the Bar Council last year.
Algeria hostage survivor arrives in Penang

Algeria hostage survivor arrives in Penang

Construction engineer, Ravi Kappusamy, 48 was received by his wife and children when he arrived at the Penang International Airport safetyly today.
Wife: Chong went to Algeria three months ago

Wife: Chong went to Algeria three months ago

The Malaysian embassy in Algeria is working closely with Chong's employer JGC Construction Pte. Ltd, to bring his body back to Malaysia.
Selangor gov't fails to set aside single moms suit

Selangor gov't fails to set aside single moms suit

The High Court finds that the single mothers’s claims were justified and gave the state government 30 days to file its defence.
Najib, Anwar running neck-and-neck in popularity

Najib, Anwar running neck-and-neck in popularity

najib razak anwar ibrahim Najib has a slight lead of 43pct against Anwar's 42pct as the preferred choice for PM, according to the latest Umcedel survey.
Survey puts Pakatan 5pct behind BN for Putrajaya

Survey puts Pakatan 5pct behind BN for Putrajaya

putrajaya pm's office department UPDATED 8.46PM Survey by a Universiti Malaya think-tank shows BN getting 42 percent of the popular votes and Pakatan, 37.
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Temple noise order inquiry begins against officer

Temple noise order inquiry begins against officer

The Kajang Municipal Council begins a domestic inquiry against an officer who directed a Hindu temple to reduce activities after 6pm.
Jan 30 for decision to quash MACC notice

Jan 30 for decision to quash MACC notice

Lawyers Latheefa Koya and Murnie Hidayah contended that the notice was void and contravened provisions under Section 5(2) of the constitution.
'BN book given with RM100 aid not to discredit Pakatan'

'BN book given with RM100 aid not to discredit Pakatan'

NONE 'Both Pakatan Rakyat and the BN are criticised in the book', which is a compilation of articles by Gerakan Youth leader Dominic Lau.
Muslims must protect other faiths, says Penang exco man

Muslims must protect other faiths, says Penang exco man

Its exco member on on religious affairs, Abdul Malik Kassim, says burning Bibles is not the face of true Islam, while Gerakan also condemns the act.

Revenge of the netizens on Kak Listen

Revenge of the netizens on Kak Listen

Activists protest against Mahathir's RCI proposal

Activists protest against Mahathir's RCI proposal

They are furious about the former premier's comments on those granted citizenship before the nation gained independence in 1957. [VIDEO INSIDE]
To be listened to, you must listen first

To be listened to, you must listen first

Pakatan turns tables on Najib over greeting card

Pakatan turns tables on Najib over greeting card

NONE UPDATED 7.02PM Selangor Pakatan Rakyat has pounced on cases that indicate the presence of ‘phantom voters’.
'Rally against Karpal not work of Penang PAS'

'Rally against Karpal not work of Penang PAS'

The DAP points to one of the protesters wearing PM Najib Abdul Razak's ‘Janji ditepati' T-shirt during the rally outside Karpal Singh's office.
Seven million apply for BR1M 2.0

Seven million apply for BR1M 2.0

NONE Fresh applicants comprise about 1.7 million unmarried individuals as well as households which had just applied, says second finance minister.
EC gets 125 applications for postal voting

EC gets 125 applications for postal voting

However, the commission finds that there are applicants who are not eligible to vote because they did not register as voters, says its chief Aziz.
Sharifah Zohra accuses student group of trespass

Sharifah Zohra accuses student group of trespass

NONE Solidariti Anak Muda Malaysia, however, claims its members were ‘warmly received' by SW1M staff and even given chocolates.
Penang 2nd bridge to be completed in September

Penang 2nd bridge to be completed in September

The ministry is closely monitoring the progress of the 24km-long bridge to ensure it is completed within the set deadline, says Donald Lim.
Church group to Najib: Practise what you preach

Church group to Najib: Practise what you preach

NONE The National Evangelical Christian Fellowship asks for proof of ‘moderation’, after a threat to burn the Malay-language Bible.
Najib's message 'most retweeted' in five hours

Najib's message 'most retweeted' in five hours

The position was shown on the big screen at Kongress Zentrum Building where the WEF meeting will be held for five days, beginning tomorrow.
Letter of demand for Penang MIC Youth chief

Letter of demand for Penang MIC Youth chief

Three Penang councillors implicated by J Dhinagaran in alleged graft are pursuing an apology and retraction within 24 hours.
MyWatch is concerned about crime, not politics

MyWatch is concerned about crime, not politics

Ex-general: Equipment, facilities not up to standard

Ex-general: Equipment, facilities not up to standard

UPDATED 5.10PM He says while RM7 billion is spent on defence annually, our military does not have equipment that meet the standards.
Overseas voters want EC to ensure integrity of  ballots

Overseas voters want EC to ensure integrity of ballots

The Shanghai Bersih group lists a series of demands to the EC to prevent vote tampering and encourages citizens abroad to return to Malaysia to vote.
Awang Tengah denies plot to topple Taib

Awang Tengah denies plot to topple Taib

NONE He says he knew it was the work of outsiders and 'witches' who wanted to see PBB as the backbone of Sarawak BN split.
No change in Pakatan stance on use of 'Allah'

No change in Pakatan stance on use of 'Allah'

NONE UPDATED 4.12PM Anwar Ibrahim says he respects PAS' concerns on the issue, and Pakatan will defend the sanctity of all religions.
Anwar ready to testify before RCI if summoned

Anwar ready to testify before RCI if summoned

UPDATED 3.25pm He also takes the prime minister to task for continuing to allow the registration of foreigners as citizens.
Girl studying in India, but is registered as voter

Girl studying in India, but is registered as voter

My daughter went to India before she turned 21. She never registered, but her name is in the electoral roll, says Tiruchelvam.
All lies, no listeners

All lies, no listeners

Insulting citizens with lies and stupid spins.
Professor: Learn from East M'sia on use of 'Allah'

Professor: Learn from East M'sia on use of 'Allah'

NONE Shad Saleem Faruqi says peninsular Malaysians could learn from their East Malaysian counterparts on how to live together.
Penang Perkasa supports probe on 'burn Bible' flyer

Penang Perkasa supports probe on 'burn Bible' flyer

It say this is the work of 'irresponsible parties' in the wake of a Perkasa call for copies of the Malay-language Bible to be burnt.
Citizenship-for-votes probe stirs outrage

Citizenship-for-votes probe stirs outrage

One former official said some 100,000 ICs were handed out ahead of a crucial Sabah election and another admitted signing hundreds of thousands of ICs.
Unsolicited SMSes from BN an intrusion of privacy

Unsolicited SMSes from BN an intrusion of privacy

FREE VOXPOP 'Never in the nation's history has BN intruded into our privacy with unsolicited mail and SMS begging for support.'
Malaysian killed in Algeria crisis, confirms ministry

Malaysian killed in Algeria crisis, confirms ministry

The ministry is working with the operator of the facility to fly the body of the man identified as Chong Chung Ngen back to Malaysia.
Guan Eng instigated 'Allah' issue, says Soi Lek

Guan Eng instigated 'Allah' issue, says Soi Lek

NONE The Penang CM is the cause of disputes in Malaysia's multiracial, multi-religious society, claims the MCA president.
'Academicians only want Datuk titles and promotion'

'Academicians only want Datuk titles and promotion'

NONE So, they are afraid to push for academic freedom or to introduce new ideas and research, say two individuals who claim to be in the know.
Only the truth on 1950s citizenship will set us free

Only the truth on 1950s citizenship will set us free

FREE YOURSAY ‘The public is offended and you can't undo the damage by simply saying ignore the man, who is beyond redemption.'
The era of super-majority gov't is over

The era of super-majority gov't is over

FREE YOURSAY 'Voters are wiser today and do not wish to see a return to the autocratic ways of super-majority governments.'
Gratitude ain't nothing but resentment misspelled

Gratitude ain't nothing but resentment misspelled

COMMENT 'Did anyone consult the Orang Asli when it was discovered that their lands were part of the greater ‘Malay' diaspora?'
Muhyiddin under fire over honorary doctorate award

Muhyiddin under fire over honorary doctorate award

NONE He is asked to explain why a US online university is given the task of training Malaysian physical education teachers.
Ibrahim Ali's blunder will cost BN dear

Ibrahim Ali's blunder will cost BN dear

NONE COMMENT His urging to burn the Malay-language Bible is on the order of Hishammuddin's cringe-inducing keris-waving antics.
Cops submit probe papers on Bible distribution case

Cops submit probe papers on Bible distribution case

NONE They have been referred to the state deputy prosecutor and additional instructions were issued for the police to wrap up the probe.
Police told to step up security over Bible-burning 'plan'

Police told to step up security over Bible-burning 'plan'

NONE UPDATED 12.25PM Lim says he has also informed the Seberang Perai Municipal Council to stop any such event from taking place.