Archive - 9 February 2013

Hisham: Yazid's Syria links to be revealed in court

Hisham: Yazid's Syria links to be revealed in court

NONE Home minister says Yazid's involvement in encouraging violence to threaten the public in Syria will be bared during trial.
Don't create chaos if Pakatan loses, reminds Nazri

Don't create chaos if Pakatan loses, reminds Nazri

The minister says Pakatan should emulate the ruling BN, which accepted the loss of five states in the last general election.
Refer dispute to wage council, Proton staff told

Refer dispute to wage council, Proton staff told

Human resource minister says the National Wages Consultative Council would try to arrive at win-win solutions to the disputes.
Ku Nan thanks PM for Putrajaya seat

Ku Nan thanks PM for Putrajaya seat

NONE Umno sec-gen Tengku Adnan is Putrajaya's first MP since 2004 and managed to defend the seat in the 2008 general election.
Muhyiddin's CNY message - stamp out racism

Muhyiddin's CNY message - stamp out racism

DPM says he hopes that the Snake Year will bring prosperity and peace to the Chinese community and Malaysians in general.
SAPP won't erode support for Pakatan in Sabah

SAPP won't erode support for Pakatan in Sabah

'They will not pull away our votes, PKR veep Tian Chua says, stressing that the fight in the state will be between Pakatan and the BN.
Concert organiser stays mum on who's sponsoring Psy

Concert organiser stays mum on who's sponsoring Psy

A representative of the event firm in Penang who checked out the concert site only wished to touch on ‘technical matters'.
Nong Chik shies away from Nurul debate

Nong Chik shies away from Nurul debate

NONE 'The general election is near. Let us decide then. Why should we debate? The rakyat will evaluate what she has done.'
Wan Ahmad: S'gor yet to inform EC on dissolution

Wan Ahmad: S'gor yet to inform EC on dissolution

NONE EC deputy chief says the state assembly's dissolution should not be politicised as the state government had a right to do so.
The essence of journalism

The essence of journalism

NONE COMMENT The worst headline that greets us is this: Malaysia records worst-ever ranking on press freedom. Let's face it...
Dr M: Amend constitution to strip Ambiga's citizenship

Dr M: Amend constitution to strip Ambiga's citizenship

UPDATED 3.40PM Gov't must amend the constitution if it wants to strip off the citizenship of leaders like Bersih co-chair, says Dr M.

Ignore Deepak's claims, Dr M advises Najib

Ignore Deepak's claims, Dr M advises Najib

NONE UPDATED 5.00PM Najib will be accused of everything under the sun, like how I too had my share of accusations while in office, says ex-PM.

Amalilio jailed to prevent deportation, says PKR

Amalilio jailed to prevent deportation, says PKR

NONE UPDATED 4.35PM The manner in which he was charged is dubious as he was sentenced in a hospital, says Chua.
Drop Sabah NGO as observer, Bersih urges EC

Drop Sabah NGO as observer, Bersih urges EC

Political campaigning should be left to the parties; not election observers, says Sabah Bersih spokesperson Andrew Ambrose.
Stop speculating on Claudia's death, family urges

Stop speculating on Claudia's death, family urges

UPDATED 6.35PM Since the police probe into the circumstances of her death have yet to conclude, speculation just adds to the family's pain.
Archaeology of metaphysics, anyone?

Archaeology of metaphysics, anyone?

Plagued by snakes slithering all over.
Is it possible that the BN  can really lose?

Is it possible that the BN can really lose?

NONE COMMENT We should prepare for the worst. A BN win with a smaller majority and with a few more states going to the opposition.
'Pregnant, chained to a wall and starved'

'Pregnant, chained to a wall and starved'

The CIA and Thai authorities abused Fatima Bouchar at an airport in Bangkok. She was chained to a wall and starved for five days.
The real Malaysian superheroes in our midst

The real Malaysian superheroes in our midst

COMMENT 'Our beloved BN leaders are actually executing a long range secret plan to create our very own backyard superheroes.'
Over 1,700 overseas M'sians register for postal voting

Over 1,700 overseas M'sians register for postal voting

The highest number came from Australia with 406, followed by the UK (323), the US (131), China (104) and Qatar (91).
No discrimination against rural areas, says CM

No discrimination against rural areas, says CM

Taib cites idle lands that have been developed as plantations, which had brought about an output of wealth to the state.
Nong's cheek up against Nurul's charm

Nong's cheek up against Nurul's charm

NONE COMMENT Will a tenacious, deep pockets-campaign by cabinet minister Raja Nong Chik trump a political icon's vaunted popularity?
In Sugumar case, what is Liow so afraid of?

In Sugumar case, what is Liow so afraid of?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Doesn't the minister understand that this is not about partisan politics? This is about check and balance and the building of strong institutions.'
After Gangnam Style, it's bye-bye BN style

After Gangnam Style, it's bye-bye BN style

FREE YOURSAY ‘Gangnam Style pokes fun at people who are materialistic, vain and superficial - exactly like our tourism minister.'
Putrajaya's alleged CIA collaboration shocks group

Putrajaya's alleged CIA collaboration shocks group

NONE Its collaboration with CIA's ‘extraordinary rendition' of two Libyan nationals has received flak from Lawyers for Liberty.
For some, threats can be issued with impunity

For some, threats can be issued with impunity

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Against the federal constitution? Muafakat, I suggest you read the constitution again. You clearly have no idea...'
Shahrizat cloud over Nong Chik's Lembah Pantai bid

Shahrizat cloud over Nong Chik's Lembah Pantai bid

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘Voters should not be influenced by any scandal, said Raja Nong Chik. Is this the new normal?'