Archive - 16 February 2013

Prime Minister Najib Razak has indicated that the government may distribute 1Malaysia People's Aid 3 (BR1M 3) next year.

The Election Commission has received 2,485 applications from Malaysians abroad wishing to vote by post in 13th general election.

Organisers estimated the crowd at 3,000, but AFP reporters on the scene said between 1,000 and 1,500 people had taken part despite downpours

Ex-Singapore PM Lee Kuan Yew is recovering in hospital after suffering from an irregular heartbeat, the gov't said today.

He denies he was named Huguan Siou, or paramount leader of the Kadazandusun community, during his Sabah visit.

Hishammuddin assures that discussions are in progress between the relevant parties to avoid any untoward incidents, including bloodshed.

UPDATE 7.46PM The low attendance, claims the MB, does not reflect the political trend in Bandar Tun Razak, as many at MCA’s event were outsiders.

A Malay group says the Attoney-General's Chambers should advise the Home Ministry and police to probe and charge those who committed the offence.

'My battle is not personal. What is the problem of meeting him (Najib)? It's not a fight, you know,' Anwar jested at a press conference.

Despite speculation it will be held during school holidays, BN sec-gen Tengku Adnan says other factors may be considered.

'We'll follow the existing law. We wait for the deadline and it was yesterday. ROS will take the necessary action,' he says.

He says Selangor is on the brink of losing its position as the most developed state due to its leaders who care more about power.

COMMENT The rights of minorities in any society mean just that - all minorities have rights and no minority group has more rights than others.

The direct violence plus near constant harassment made it unbearable for the students to continue with their mission.

UPDATED 5.48PM It's just an immigration issue, says Hishammuddin who denies any political motive behind the detention.

He reminds Najib that he has no right to treat visitors as enemies of the state merely because they are critical of the gov't.

Though no announcement is expected, there just could be that precious ang pow - UEC recognition - hanging in the air.

Shahidan Kassim hopes the community would reject attempts by the opposition to seek their support by sowing sweet promises.

UPDATED 3.26PM They say Najib's denial is contradicted by Pornthip's statement and a letter by the Thai Ministry of Justice.  

FREE YOURSAY 'He should stand by his promise to Sugumar's family and insist that the Thai government allow Dr Pornthip to perform the post-mortem.'

UPDATED 2.01PM He does not intend to throw his hat back in the ring as he's retired, but will campaign for BN.

FREE YOURSAY ‘The throwing of rice and splashing of water were actually tell-tale signs that the perpetrators didn't want to hurt the targets.'

FREE YOURSAY 'The story gets worse and more and more unbelievable as the plot drags on. Again, the police are being used...'

FREE YOURSAY 'Would a person whose life was in danger go to a public restaurant for a meal? No! He would have gone...'

UPDATED 10.42PM Australian senator Nick Xenophon was deported at 10.30 tonight for allegedly being an 'enemy of the state'.

Pakatan will resolve the stateless issue in 100 days, not Hindraf's medium to long-term goals which will take years.

Discontent against Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir is rumbling within Umno, alleges Perak PAS election director Asmuni Alwi.