Archive - 12 February 2013

Police report lodged on Najib billboard defacement

Police report lodged on Najib billboard defacement

Four Umno division members filed a police report today on red paint splashed on billboards portraying the PM and Perak MB in Batu Gajah on Feb 9.
Najib: Opposition leaders like 'water and oil'

Najib: Opposition leaders like 'water and oil'

The opposition leaders have different political ideologies, struggles and agendas, making it difficult for them to cooperate, PM tells CNY gathering.
Psy's show didn't involve public money, says Najib

Psy's show didn't involve public money, says Najib

The prime minister also says the public was not charged a fee to watch the artiste who popularised the ‘Gangnam Style’ dance moves.
Youth campaigning in PM's constituency attacked

Youth campaigning in PM's constituency attacked

NONE A student activist has lodged a police report saying he was attacked in Pekan, while on a campaign trail against Najib.
Man arrested for obscene gesture at Queen

Man arrested for obscene gesture at Queen

NONE The 29-year-old is believed to have made the obscene sign at the car carrying Tuanku Haminah at Penang airport.
NGO says Felda officer and thugs sabotaged its event

NGO says Felda officer and thugs sabotaged its event

NONE UPDATED 6.25PM Anak alleges there was a conspiracy to disrupt its event at Sungai Tengi settlement. [VIDEO INSIDE]
We're looking for Pornthip replacement, says lawyer

We're looking for Pornthip replacement, says lawyer

NONE According to N Surendran, he was informed by the Thai pathologist of the decision through an email earlier this morning.
Jakarta municipal gov't to build 17 artificial islands

Jakarta municipal gov't to build 17 artificial islands

The administration also says it will start building a sea wall in Jakarta Bay to protect the city of 10 million people from tidal flooding.
Karpal: It's clear that Penangites reject BN

Karpal: It's clear that Penangites reject BN

The DAP national chairperson said this was evident from the 'No' response of the crowd to Premier Najib Abdul Razak at BN's open house.
Anwar and Pak Lah not in on Project IC, says ex-honcho

Anwar and Pak Lah not in on Project IC, says ex-honcho

NONE UPDATED 3.50PM Mat Swadi Awi, an ex-bank manager, recounts his role in Project IC with Datu Mustapha Datu Harun.
Guan Eng: Najib should've expected 'No!' response

Guan Eng: Najib should've expected 'No!' response

NONE It's because of BN's broken promises, says the Penang CM at the DAP Chinese New Year open house at Penang Times Square today.
Shafie: Country ruined if Pakatan takes over

Shafie: Country ruined if Pakatan takes over

NONE Thus the Umno veep urges the people including the Chinese community to continue to support BN for a secure future and stability.
Traffic smooth on all major highways

Traffic smooth on all major highways

global warming traffic smoke emission motorcars cars A Plus Expressways Bhd spokesperson says traffic was beginning to pick up from Seremban to Nilai on the North-South Expressway.
Bus firms: We're victims of 'backdoor nationalisation'

Bus firms: We're victims of 'backdoor nationalisation'

The Pan Malaysian Bus Operators Association claims its members are systematically being squeezed out of the public transport sector.
Questions over validity of Najib's oath-taking ceremony

Questions over validity of Najib's oath-taking ceremony

NONE Former Kuala Lumpur CID chief Mat Zain Ibrahim says the changes in words and structure are not in the federal constitution.
Jottings from a Psy-chologist on Penang BN's CNY bash

Jottings from a Psy-chologist on Penang BN's CNY bash

NONE COMMENT Yesterday's CNY bash staged by BN proved the coalition can generate shimmer but people are sceptical about its substance.
Sustainability is a worldview

Sustainability is a worldview

‘Good works’ must be good at every stage.
Australia bank sells scandal-hit note firm stake

Australia bank sells scandal-hit note firm stake

Eight executives from Securency and NPA have also been charged over the alleged racket, which involved contracts in Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Are you ready for Putrajaya? DAP crowd says 'Yes'

Are you ready for Putrajaya? DAP crowd says 'Yes'

The crowd of about 3,000 at Penang DAP’s open house shout ‘Yes’ to the question posed by state party chief Chow Kon Yeow.
Mahathir continues to belittle Indian Malaysians

Mahathir continues to belittle Indian Malaysians

COMMENT If Mahathir has any respect for the rule of law, he must retract his statement and apologise to Ambiga and the nation.
Twins of evil

Twins of evil

Treating politics as a reality TV show.
The 'drummer' PM is demeaning himself

The 'drummer' PM is demeaning himself

NONE COMMENT What Premier Najib Abdul Razak needs to understand is that people will not respect him if he doesn’t respect himself.
'We know why Raja Nong Chik is chickening out'

'We know why Raja Nong Chik is chickening out'

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Let's not forget that you're a multi-millionaire businessman who transacts businesses through family members.'
Bishop against giving two-thirds majority

Bishop against giving two-thirds majority

NONE The Catholic prelate says Malaysians should not render a two-thirds majority to any coalition and should be against lengthy tenures.
Mahathir and his Malay dilemma redux

Mahathir and his Malay dilemma redux

COMMENT His threat is not only against Bersih co-chair Ambiga but against anyone who dares threaten the Umno status quo.

Psy has come and gone, but what's changed?

Psy has come and gone, but what's changed?

FREE YOURSAY 'Has MCA achieved its objective to swing voters? Was the event an appropriate example of Chinese culture?'
A tight slap in the face for Najib

A tight slap in the face for Najib

FREE YOURSAY 'I thought the PM said this event is non-political. But why must he ask the crowd whether they were ready for BN?'