Archive - 27 January 2013

Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin tonight attended a dinner and briefing with Sarawak Barisan Nasional (BN) component party leaders on preparations for the 13th general election upon his arrival here for a three-day working visit to the state.    

Those using '1M'sia' should be responsible and not tarnish the govt’s, says Umno higher education bureau chairperson Razali Ibrahim.

The Penang BN chief while making rounds of the festival, says it is akin to promoting themselves at a religious occasion.

UPDATED 10.10PM The PKR director of strategy denies Facebook posting of his apology to the defence minister and says he will see Zahid in court.

The premier is treated like a hero during his 'surprise' welcome party at KLIA after returning from his trip to Gaza and Davos.

The police have interviewed 89 witnesses and are still looking for at least three more before submitting investigation papers.

A syura council member finally breaks the silence on the matter and confirms speculation that Nasharudin Mat Isa was finally removed.

The EC says similar conditions were imposed in Australia and Canada, while Singapore has an even more stringent condition.

UPDATED 6.33PM The PAS spiritual leader makes peace with the DAP leader in the thick of Thaipusam celebrations.

The Former Barisan Elected Representatives Association wants Najib to unveil the candidate soon to spearhead its bid for the golden state.

However, the cops are still elusive about when they intend to take the Perkasa chief’s statement over his incendiary remarks.

COMMENT 'If the electoral roll is not gazetted then it is useless. Or if the gazette is ruled invalid, then the roll is dead.'

COMMENT It is clear that Dr M's purpose is to deflect attention from the fact that Project IC took place under his watch.

FREE YOURSAY 'In 1986, four words were banned by the Home Ministry, in 1988, Selangor increased it to 25 words, and in 1992, Sabah increased to 32.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Even if all Christians take up Poh's appeal, I wonder if it would stop those people who have exploited this issue of using the word ‘Allah'.'

COMMENT Pakatan steers a steady course through the Allah and Bible burning storms while shrill voices rent the air.

UPDATED 12.30PM The rumoured Bible-burning event,  supposedly to take place in Butterworth at 10am today, fizzled out.

FREE YOURSAY 'A holy scripture remains holy immaterial in whatever language you print it. The language is just a medium.'

FREE YOURSAY 'What has happened to Sugumar could have happened to any of us. People are justifiably angry...'

PAP suffered a stinging rebuke despite promising more reforms and massive public spending to appease a restive electorate.

COMMENT Malays who do not benefit from Umno patronage are lumped with the other non-desirable ‘pendatangs'.