Archive - 14 February 2013

PM to attend Dong Zong CNY open house

PM to attend Dong Zong CNY open house

Dong Zong chief says Najib Razak has accepted the invitation to attend the function to be held at its Higher Learning Centre in Kajang.
Kedah MB 'arrogant' over RM100mil logging threat

Kedah MB 'arrogant' over RM100mil logging threat

‘Azizan has the nerve to threaten the federal government. Such attitude does not befit that of a menteri besar’, says Kedah Umno.
MPS has no power to remove AES poles, submits lawyer

MPS has no power to remove AES poles, submits lawyer

NONE KL court was told that Sepang council didn't have the authority to dismantle AES cameras at Plus and SKVE.
Picking up the pieces the morning after Psy

Picking up the pieces the morning after Psy

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EC deputy chair to sue Mat Sabu for defamation

EC deputy chair to sue Mat Sabu for defamation

Wan Ahmad says the allegations made by news reports are baseless, serious and malicious, aimed at destroying his reputation and image.
Attempt on Psy's life real, says Penang CPO

Attempt on Psy's life real, says Penang CPO

UPDATED 7PM He says Penang police placed the star under heavy security and the threat forced Psy's pre-dawn departure on Tuesday. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Pakatan too disorganised for meaningful change

Pakatan too disorganised for meaningful change


Police advise varsity students to meet village head first

Police advise varsity students to meet village head first

Pekan OCPD Supt Yahaya Othman says this is to avoid any untoward incidents from occurring in the parliamentary constituency.
Malay NGO, Petronas to form joint panel to resolve woes

Malay NGO, Petronas to form joint panel to resolve woes

NONE Its chairperson Syed Ali Alattas says the committee will seek ways to increase bumiputra participation in the oil and gas sector.
Syabas not seeking state money for capex, says Chin

Syabas not seeking state money for capex, says Chin

Peter Chin says under the concession agreement with Selangor, the capex was supposed to be available through funds from commercial banks.
Guan Eng: There were no plans to sabotage PM

Guan Eng: There were no plans to sabotage PM

The DAP sec-gen denies allegations that the party had arranged to embarrass Premier Najib Razak at BN's CNY open house on Monday in Penang.
Singapore ex-cop cleared of sex-for-contract charges

Singapore ex-cop cleared of sex-for-contract charges

The trial judge said that Ng's actions were ‘not corrupt’ as he had been in an intimate relationship with Ms Sue the whole time.
PM: Anwar never sympathetic towards Sabahans

PM: Anwar never sympathetic towards Sabahans

And now, Najib adds, he puts on a sad face, trying to show that he sympathises with Sabah which purportedly doesn't receive enough allocations.
Najib: Gov't to resolve intrusion without bloodshed

Najib: Gov't to resolve intrusion without bloodshed

The government will do its best to resolve the intrusion of a group of Filipino men into Lahad Datu amicably to prevent any bloodshed, says the PM.
Man who killed wife's Malaysian lover sues brother

Man who killed wife's Malaysian lover sues brother

Indonesian-born man Hazairin Iskandar is embroiled in a civil dispute with his brother, who he claims sold his taxi while he was in prison.
Ad in support of suspended Bank Islam economist

Ad in support of suspended Bank Islam economist

NONE In the advertisement in The Sun, 135 individuals and 59 organisations declare solidarity with Azrul Azwar Tajudin.
Ibrahim Ali, blogger may face contempt  proceedings

Ibrahim Ali, blogger may face contempt proceedings

NONE The bell in another round in the Anwar defamation case is set to ring over nasty comments targeted at a judge.
Detention of Yazid's man against the law, says Suaram

Detention of Yazid's man against the law, says Suaram

NONE UPDATED 5.45PM The human rights NGO says police have yet to divulge where Mohd Hilmi is being held under Sosma.
Psy's sponsor fears 'victimisation', says Teng

Psy's sponsor fears 'victimisation', says Teng

The Penang BN chief says the sponsor had offered him two artistes - Psy and Justin Bieber - and since he did not know who Bieber was, he chose Psy.
Versions differ in M'sia-Philippines border standoff

Versions differ in M'sia-Philippines border standoff

NONE UPDATED 9.32PM M'sia claims it is dealing with 100 armed rebels, while Philippines says the men are unarmed Filipinos.

Digital messages, proposals set to rise on V-Day

Digital messages, proposals set to rise on V-Day

valentine flowers and heart Romantic texts and postings are expected to be the most popular electronic way of saying ‘I love you’, followed by email and eCards.
Women's NGOs join 'One Billion Rising' campaign

Women's NGOs join 'One Billion Rising' campaign

Members of the Penang Women’s Centre for Change and World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action have joined the ‘One Billion Rising’ campaign.
'Bad character'  scuttles 70-year-old's citizenship bid

'Bad character' scuttles 70-year-old's citizenship bid

NRD's 'dubious' reasons leaves septuagenarian in the sticky situation of being unable to win citizenship even after numerous attempts.
Bersih: EC's accusation against Ambiga malicious

Bersih: EC's accusation against Ambiga malicious

NONE UPDATED 3.28PM The group says Wan Ahmad's statement serves as a distraction from critical concerns raised by it.
Teng now alleges there was an attempt on Psy's life

Teng now alleges there was an attempt on Psy's life

NONE UPDATED 7.55PM He says it was not true that there was an attempt on PM Najib’s life, adding that he had been ‘misquoted’.
The subversive message in 'Oppa Gangnam Style'

The subversive message in 'Oppa Gangnam Style'

MP SPEAKS Fun and catchy the song may be but it also pokes fun at the rich, the wannabes and ruling establishments such as BN.

Pro-BN Sabah NGO not observer yet, says EC

Pro-BN Sabah NGO not observer yet, says EC

NONE UPDATED 3.44PM 'FCAS’ appointment only comes into effect after the dissolution of Parliament, so it's still just an ordinary NGO for now'.
Seats demand behind the Hindraf-Pakatan impasse

Seats demand behind the Hindraf-Pakatan impasse

NONE COMMENT Hindraf's demand for seven parliamentary and 10 state seats is the bone of contention that has stalled talks with Pakatan.
Three ministers back Zambry to retain MB's post

Three ministers back Zambry to retain MB's post

The open declaration of support, it's hoped, will kill speculation that the sitting MB will be replaced by one of three ministers from Perak.
Najib pressured Thai PM to stop Pornthip, claims PKR

Najib pressured Thai PM to stop Pornthip, claims PKR

NONE UPDATED 5.50PM It alleges that the Thai gov’t decided Pornthip should not perform the second autopsy on Sugumar. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
Armed foreigners detained believed to be militants

Armed foreigners detained believed to be militants

NONE The IGP says the 100, rounded up at Lahad Datu, are suspected members of a militant group from southern Philippines.
Romania allows testimony of witness in hit-and-run case

Romania allows testimony of witness in hit-and-run case

An ex-diplomat allegedly hit three pedestrians while driving a car belonging to the Romanian mission in Singapore, killing a 30-year-old Malaysian.
22 questions for Dr M, again

22 questions for Dr M, again

His legacy - a litany of woes.
'Never again shall we give BN two-thirds majority'

'Never again shall we give BN two-thirds majority'

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'BN has since made 650 constitutional amendments in 42 successful attempts because of a feeble opposition.'
Perhaps Najib should sack his advisers instead

Perhaps Najib should sack his advisers instead

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘The only thing that PM Najib Abdul Razak is good at is coming up with lots of catchy slogans.'
There's only one punishment for treason

There's only one punishment for treason

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'There is no statue of limitation for treason and if found guilty, there is only one penalty and that is death by hanging.'
The people are marching to a different drummer

The people are marching to a different drummer

FREE YOURSAY 'We want someone to drum out religious extremists, racists, police torturers and stop cronies from plundering the nation.'