Archive - 24 January 2013

Police deny claims man died from beatings by cops

Police deny claims man died from beatings by cops

Police have classified the death of a mentally disturbed man who ran amok and damaged public property yesterday, as sudden death.
'Explain why standing committees failed to meet'

'Explain why standing committees failed to meet'

Kedah Umno's Ghazali Ibrahim says the people must know why four Kedah standing committees failed to convene a meeting in two years.
Ignore Bible-burning rumour, say police

Ignore Bible-burning rumour, say police

Penang CPO Abdul Rahim warns that the police would act against the organiser and participants of such bibles burning.
Selangor gov't taken to task for Syabas' capex freeze

Selangor gov't taken to task for Syabas' capex freeze

NONE The state gov't should try and solve the water problem faced rather than take action that is politically inclined, says Noh Omar.
'Cops smear turmeric, fatally beat handcuffed guard'

'Cops smear turmeric, fatally beat handcuffed guard'

NONE UPDATED 11PM An eyewitness claims Sugumar was handcuffed, his face smeared with turmeric powder and beaten to death.

Alcohol takes you far away

Alcohol takes you far away

Selangor cancels Batu Caves condo project

Selangor cancels Batu Caves condo project

UPDATED 7.20PM 'Selangor government will not compromise with any development project that could jeopardise the people's safety'.

Ibrahim Ali called up by cops

Ibrahim Ali called up by cops

NONE The Perkasa chief says Penang police are following up on a report lodged against him regarding his Bible-burning remark.
Is it a bird? A plane? No, just a guy named Oscar

Is it a bird? A plane? No, just a guy named Oscar

police firearms and ammunition and guns big thumb Self-styled Argentine superhero Menganno, a former cop, finds himself charged with carrying an unlicensed gun. 
Indian party gives knives to women

Indian party gives knives to women

delhi rape victim protest thumb ‘The way you cut vegetables, cut the hand of the person who touches you the same way,’ a Shiv Sena official tells women.
Malaysia contributes US$50k to UN-Women

Malaysia contributes US$50k to UN-Women

‘Malaysia recognises women's pivotal role in contributing towards economic development and raising stable and happy families.'
Felda bans Anak from coming into settler areas before polls

Felda bans Anak from coming into settler areas before polls

Ahmad Maslan says the ban on Anak from entering Felda areas is enforced under the Land (Group Settlement Areas) Act 1960.
Ex-division chief reveals 12pct discount for Umno members

Ex-division chief reveals 12pct discount for Umno members

NONE UPDATED 5.30PM Former Kota Raja Umno chief says party members get a 12 percent discount for the medium-cost apartments.
Umno accused of using local council for cheap land

Umno accused of using local council for cheap land

NONE UPDATED 5.06PM Ng Suee Lim claims Kota Raja Umno made use of the Shah Alam City Council to get four acres of land cheaply.
When will Malaysians travel on super trains?

When will Malaysians travel on super trains?

Stay calm over Bible-burning threat, says Koh

Stay calm over Bible-burning threat, says Koh

Malaysians must remain calm and not over-react to the issue relating to the use of ‘Allah’, and subsequent threats of bible burning.
Opposition's slander cause of FGV share price volatility

Opposition's slander cause of FGV share price volatility

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Ahmad Maslan says the opposition would be the 'happiest' should the FGV fail.
Ex-lecturer jailed, fined over diploma award graft

Ex-lecturer jailed, fined over diploma award graft

A Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College (KLMU) former lecturer was sentenced after pleading guilty to two corruption charges.
Umno centres boycott campaign over broken vows

Umno centres boycott campaign over broken vows

UPDATE 2.45PM 'This is something promised before by the MB, if the promises had not been made by the MB, we would not demand it.'
'Listen, listen, listen' a blessing in disguise

'Listen, listen, listen' a blessing in disguise

Who will win GE13?

Who will win GE13?

A battle for the Malay and East M’sian votes.
Palestine President Abbas raps Najib's visit to Gaza

Palestine President Abbas raps Najib's visit to Gaza

NONE Najib’s visit drew a stern rebuke from Abbas, who has not set foot in Gaza since his forces lost a civil war against Hamas in 2007.
Najib: Gaza visit not meddling in Palestine's affairs

Najib: Gaza visit not meddling in Palestine's affairs

Najib says he originally planned to visit both West Bank and Gaza, but was stopped by restrictions in the West Bank.
MTUC blasts MCA as 'the spokesperson of the wealthy'

MTUC blasts MCA as 'the spokesperson of the wealthy'

NONE 'Understandably, Chua does not care for the needs of workers who slog daily for wages as low as RM500 a month,' says Abdul Halim.
What next for Sabah RCI?

What next for Sabah RCI?

immigrant with passport COMMENT The EC and BN’s strategy seems to be - do nothing until the next election which will be held in probably two months’ time.
Poll: Internet access key to info on Selangor water crisis

Poll: Internet access key to info on Selangor water crisis

NONE 'Hence, in the rural areas which do not have such facilities, the support generally goes to BN,' says the Umcedel director.


'We beat Alam Flora wastage, Syabas' leakage next'

'We beat Alam Flora wastage, Syabas' leakage next'

NONE COMMENT When others try to force their hand, Selangor is ever ready to remind them that there are always other options available.
Unregistered overseas M'sians should check voting status

Unregistered overseas M'sians should check voting status

FREE YOURSAY 'I just checked my daughter's MyKad number. She is also registered as a voter. She is studying overseas, too...'
Gerakan accused of sabotaging Thaipusam

Gerakan accused of sabotaging Thaipusam

State Dapsy leaders want Gerakan to advise its members on the organising committee of Penang Run 2013 to reschedule the event.
Activists to put up 'comfort woman' statue in M'sia

Activists to put up 'comfort woman' statue in M'sia

NONE The statue will be one of several erected in Asian countries to commemorate women forced to be sex slaves in WWII.
Guan Eng too much, says PM's special officer

Guan Eng too much, says PM's special officer

Latt Shariman claims Kedah has right over the word ‘Penang’ and says the CM’s restriction of the use of the word shows his increasing arrogance.
MIC: Special committee can resolve stateless Indian woes

MIC: Special committee can resolve stateless Indian woes

The committee should be set up under the Home Ministry and comprise government agencies, political parties and NGOs.
A case of shooting the messenger?

A case of shooting the messenger?

FREE YOURSAY 'The alleged offence took place on June 6, 2012 and it's only now - seven months later - that Bank Islam makes a police report.'
December inflation slows to 1.2pct year-on-year

December inflation slows to 1.2pct year-on-year

inflation decrease Prices of food, alcoholic beverages and healthcare rose while clothing and communication fell, according to Statistics Dept.
They have cried wolf one too many times

They have cried wolf one too many times

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'This is no different from previous claims of the proselytisation of Muslims and the plot to install a Christian PM.'
Threat to burn Bibles heightens polls tensions

Threat to burn Bibles heightens polls tensions

NONE Bar Council president Lim Chee Wee says the threat by Perkasa's Ibrahim Ali should result in charges under various laws.
Selangor turns tap off on Syabas' capital expenditure

Selangor turns tap off on Syabas' capital expenditure

NONE This was done to prevent the people from being burdened by its 'wasteful expenditure', says Selangor MB Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.