Archive - 15 February 2013

The Road Transport Department (RTD) is not required to obtain permission from the Penang government to install Automated Enforcement System (AES) cameras at federal roads in the state.

UPDATED 8.50PM Two female student activists accuse Umno members of pulling their scarves while they were distributing anti-BN pamphlets in Pekan.

Felda chairperson Mohd Isa Abdul Samad says that there is no problem in countering the issues raised by the opposition party.

UPDATED 9.45PM Chelyabinsk governor says that two-thirds of the injuries were light wounds from pieces of glass and other materials. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The DCM is also riled with the MIC for accepting an allocation of RM30,000 for rebuilding the demolished shrine, describing it as a pittance.

UPDATED 5.55PM It believes Anwar may have encountered PKR supporters who wish to stand for election or for their logo to be used instead.

Court fixed Feb 22 for both sides to revert with probable dates as Anwar’s lawyer says he must first discuss the timeframe.

UPDATED 5.35PM Thai authorities note that the Malaysian gov’t may fear how Pornthip's visit will give negative impact.

EC chairperson Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof says 16 million Malaysians would be to eligible to vote in the coming 13th GE.

The prime minister refutes allegation that he prevented the Thai forensic expert from conducting a second post-mortem on C Sugumar.

COMMENT Hindraf believes irresponsible parties are out to break any possible cooperation between the movement and Pakatan.

No tears shed for the PM.

The former prime minister says  that many Chinese appreciated what the Barisan Nasional government had contributed to Malaysia.

UPDATED 3.20PM The Chinese educationist group is inviting politicians from both sides to attend its Chinese New Year event.

UPDATED 3.45PM Nordin Mahmood says Mahathir can then prove his claims that he has served the country well and has the rakyat's support.

The proceedings application proper is set to be heard next month, according to counsel for Anwar Ibrahim.

Abdul Aziz Yusof suggests that Selangor MB Khalid Ibrahim reconsider his statement on dissolving the state assembly after Chap Goh Meh.

UPDATED 1.55PM Who threatened him? I have not been informed about the matter, says the Penang chief minister.

UPDATED 1.35PM Awarding such jobs in the final weeks of PM Najib's tenure exposes the BN's fear of losing GE13, says Pua.

UPDATED 4.40PM The people must be angry and hurt enough to rise up and demand the IPCMC now, urges elderly activist Annie Ooi.

'We can still pay our debts. During my administration, a RM300 million profit made by Maybank is already considered as large,' he said.

Anwar Ibrahim tries to douse Hindraf's simmering discontent against Pakatan with his vow should the opposition win the GE.

UPDATED 7.05PM Some 100 militants holed up in Sabah claim to be from the 'royal army' of the Sultanate of Sulu, adding more mystery to a standoff.

The Democratic Party, the ruling party founded by Susilo, now faces a tough test after two of the party’s senior officers were sentenced for graft.

The plan envisages short-term and medium-term solutions to bolster the national car maker's image, he says.

'The event in Puchong is unique because it will showcase the culture of 1Malaysia for the first time,' says Dr Rais Yatim.

COMMENT Will the share market really plunge if Pakatan wins GE13, as the BN leaders have been emphasising?

Perkasa president Ibrahim Ali says everyone must accept whatever were the results of the GE with an open heart.

Fluff and spin, not journalism.

FREE VOXPOP 'I am not condoning Patrick Teoh's statement on Facebook, but he certainly didn't ask for the Quran to be burnt.'

OCPD Norel Azmi claims he ordered 30 officers to guard the scene and says things would have been worse if there was no police presence.

COMMENT The pertinent criterion MACC should consider is the motive of the gift - whether it is dished out to solicit votes.

It was a Settlers Development and Security Committee meeting, according to the settlement manager.

COMMENT Abstaining from the political process is a very real option for the disenfranchised of the Indian community.

FREE YOURSAY 'If Hindraf's demands for seats are met, it would mean Indian representation would easily exceed 25 percent.'

FREE YOURSAY ‘Now you demand for seats to contest and later, without doubt, you would ask for a minister's post.'

FREE YOURSAY 'After the show, Psy spent three hours at a restaurant. Whoever was threatening his life must be working half day on that day.'