Archive - 13 February 2013

Anwar's claim of a Sabah political tsunami a 'gimmick'

Anwar's claim of a Sabah political tsunami a 'gimmick'

NONE Rosnah Shirlin says many of Anwar's statements are untrue and does not reflect the grassroots' support for the opposition.
'1,000 opposition members to join BN by March'

'1,000 opposition members to join BN by March'

Besut Umno division chief Idris Jusoh says he derived the number in view of more PAS members losing confidence in their party.
2013-02-12

2013-02-12

Mahathir: Petronas gives priority to bumis

Mahathir: Petronas gives priority to bumis

On one end, Petronas wishes to allow foreign business participation, while on the other, it wants to help bumiputera businesses.
Don't be obsessed with changing gov't, says Dr M

Don't be obsessed with changing gov't, says Dr M

NONE Today's young people, he says, did not experience limited educational and job opportunities, hence they took things for granted.
Man jailed, fined for obscene gestures at Queen

Man jailed, fined for obscene gestures at Queen

A surveyor is sentenced to a month's jail and fined RM8,000 after he pleads guilty to two counts of flashing obscene hand gestures.
2012-02-13

2012-02-13

Thailand aims to become low-cost airlines' regional hub

Thailand aims to become low-cost airlines' regional hub

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra wants Thailand to become a low-cost airlines hub in the 10-member Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean), Thai News Agency (TNA) reported.
Pupil allegedly told to transfer schools for not doing homework

Pupil allegedly told to transfer schools for not doing homework

A father has claimed that his daughter has suffered emotional distress after she was allegedly whipped with a rotan and sent out of class by a female teacher for failing to complete her homework.
Kedah asks for RM100mil redress to stop logging

Kedah asks for RM100mil redress to stop logging

MB Azizan Razak claims the compensation was promised by then-PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad but it was never fulfilled.
SAPP: Our dealings with Pakatan dictation, not talks

SAPP: Our dealings with Pakatan dictation, not talks

NONE Its deputy president Amdee Sidek queries PKR’s Azmin Ali and Tian Chua for their quickness in closing the door to SAPP.
Who's for peace and stability, who's for chaos?

Who's for peace and stability, who's for chaos?

83,500 registered as new voters in Malacca

83,500 registered as new voters in Malacca

NONE Malacca has registered about 83,500 new voters until Sept 30 last year, says Malacca BN ops rooms chairperson Othman Mohammad.
Police apply for inquest into William's death

Police apply for inquest into William's death

Police today filed an application for an inquest into the death of six-year-old William Yau Zhen Zhong whose body was found in Port Klang last month.
Legoland fetes CNY with world's longest Lego snake bid

Legoland fetes CNY with world's longest Lego snake bid

Guests at Legoland Malaysia have been celebrating the Year of the Snake by joining an attempt to build the world’s longest Lego snake.
'When sweeteners are not an election offence'

'When sweeteners are not an election offence'

NONE Political parties can’t be prosecuted for giving out money or gifts - but candidates, agents and supporters can be.
Offer letters issued for Kampung Railway residents

Offer letters issued for Kampung Railway residents

NONE M Saravanan says the offer letters were issued to ensure that they could move into the Intan Baiduri and Bukit Jalil PPR flats.
Hindraf: Talks with Pakatan heading for breakdown

Hindraf: Talks with Pakatan heading for breakdown

UPDATED 6.23PM It warns withdrawing support for Pakatan is 'imminent' as it is delaying endorsing Hindraf's blueprint.

Umno did not dupe PAS, says Mahathir

Umno did not dupe PAS, says Mahathir

umno pas He says the disunity in PAS then was not due to Umno and the party’s defeat in Kelantan resulted in PAS leaving BN.
S'gor to send offer letter to Syabas on takeover

S'gor to send offer letter to Syabas on takeover

UPDATED 5.55PM Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim says he hopes Syabas’ biggest shareholder, the federal government, will assist in the deal.
Taxi drivers continue drive for individual permits

Taxi drivers continue drive for individual permits

Stickers saying 'We want permit' were distributed to taxis at KL Sentral today by Gerakan Tuntutan Pemandu Teksi Malaysia (Teksi). [VIDEO INSIDE]
No Psy, BN left red-faced during yee sang toss

No Psy, BN left red-faced during yee sang toss

A minister is blamed for trying to get the South Korean singer on stage to toss yee sang with BN leaders in Penang.

Wanted: New generation of leaders with new ideas

Wanted: New generation of leaders with new ideas

Speak to Selayang council, MB tells Dolomite

Speak to Selayang council, MB tells Dolomite

UPDATED 4.35PM The Selangor MB has opened the door for the developer to provide details of a study on the condominium project in Selayang.
Deepak seeks immunity in exchange for info on PM

Deepak seeks immunity in exchange for info on PM

NONE UPDATED 5.07PM He is willing to spill the beans on the PM, on the condition he will not face criminal prosecution.
MB Khalid to meet Pakatan reps over dissolving assembly

MB Khalid to meet Pakatan reps over dissolving assembly

UPDATED 5.35PM ‘We will make the announcement later; (we will be meeting them) this week,’ Abdul Khalid Ibrahim tells the media in Shah Alam.
Nurul Izzah goes after Nong Chik for debate

Nurul Izzah goes after Nong Chik for debate

The Lembah Pantai MP has sent a letter, proposing that the debate be held on Feb 24 at the Pantai Permai apartments in Pantai Dalam.
Pakatan leader finesses a shod-dy state

Pakatan leader finesses a shod-dy state

anwar mixed-up footware shoes A footwear mix-up throws in a moment that had the Pakatan supremo turning incipient embarrassment to self-advantage.
Undergrads 'threatened with machete' in Pekan

Undergrads 'threatened with machete' in Pekan

NONE UPDATED 4.25PM They claim to have been surrounded by five youths as they were distributing copies of a letter to residents.
Police record Patrick Teoh's statement over FB rant

Police record Patrick Teoh's statement over FB rant

NONE The radio personality is being probed under Section 298A of the Penal Code over statements allegedly insulting Islam.
Court allows AGC to be intervener in suit against MPS

Court allows AGC to be intervener in suit against MPS

High Court Judge Zaleha Yusuf says that the AG's Chambers had the rights to follow the case because it involves public interest.
Winners and losers in the Psy show

Winners and losers in the Psy show

Anwar's 'Huguan Siou' title causes uproar

Anwar's 'Huguan Siou' title causes uproar

NONE Sepanggar MP Eric Majimbun says the opposition leader should not have accepted the title as this shows his disrespect to the community.
Najib's failure to listen earns public rebuke

Najib's failure to listen earns public rebuke

NONE The humiliating rejection of the Penang BN stems from the premier’s inability to answer the many questions being asked.
Psy's management: M'sian gov't didn't pay for show

Psy's management: M'sian gov't didn't pay for show

NONE UPDATED 2PM The firm stresses that news circulating on the Internet suggesting otherwise is not true. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
Psy was fun but shows BN clueless on what we want

Psy was fun but shows BN clueless on what we want

Kelantan NGOs says it is 'haram' to vote for PAS

Kelantan NGOs says it is 'haram' to vote for PAS

NONE They deem it is 'jihad' to fight against PAS as it has failed Islam by siding with Anwar and DAP, especially over the use of 'Allah'.
Singapore MRT services disrupted by fire in tunnel

Singapore MRT services disrupted by fire in tunnel

NONE Northbound train service between Newton and Toa Payoh was disrupted due to a cable which caught fire in a tunnel.
BN puts snakes to shame

BN puts snakes to shame

They are cobras in human form.

Najib a weak leader with bad advisers, says Anwar

Najib a weak leader with bad advisers, says Anwar

NONE Anwar Ibrahim notes that Najib has failed to speak up on many issues that have affected the interests and rights of Malaysians.
Ex-IGP Musa joins BN to spook voters ahead of GE

Ex-IGP Musa joins BN to spook voters ahead of GE

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Creating unfounded fear and chaos as unintended effects of the GE is irresponsible. It is to scare people into voting for BN.'
'EC, just do your job. That's all we ask'

'EC, just do your job. That's all we ask'

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'The EC's job is to ensure all elections are fair and clean. It's not your job to speculate on anything outside that scope.'
The dilemma isn't that of Malays, but Mahathir's

The dilemma isn't that of Malays, but Mahathir's

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘Looking at all the things he has done and the words he has spoken, he is as un-Malay as the British colonialists.'
Pakatan exploits Najib's gaffe to the hilt

Pakatan exploits Najib's gaffe to the hilt

PM Najib Razak's faux pas at BN's Chinese New Year bash in Penang on Monday has become cannon fodder for Pakatan Rakyat.
GE13 a defining moment for Malaysia

GE13 a defining moment for Malaysia

COMMENT 'One can never get used to the staggering scale of betrayal by those we trusted to govern in our name.'