Archive - 18 February 2013

Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said the armed group are not militants or terrorists but 'since they had guns, it is important our action does not lead to bloodshed'.

UPDATED 8.35PM Pro-BN group Gaps says the floods should have been expected, similar to those in Klang and Kajang.

PKFZ land deal cheating trial of former transport minister Dr Ling Liong Sik resumes with the former PM being cross-examined by the prosecution.

The deported Aussie senator denies ever saying anything ‘anti-Malaysia’ and is upset at being banned from the country. [VIDEO INSIDE]

‘Boo is the one who is becoming an overlord by dictating on PKR’s decisions, how can he demand PKR to contest any seat?’

The three Kadazandusun Murut leaders met up in a long awaited encounter, symbolising their resolve to help BN win the 13th GE.

Energy minister says the takeover can only happen with the approval of the federal government or a court order.

PKR says his criticism of Thaipusam can 'create unrest as well as chaos among followers of the peaceful religion'.

The Foreign Ministry says it will monitor the hearing into the death of Al-Jazeera editor Claudia Theophilus in Lebanon should the case get to court.

The DAP will accept nothing less, now that the Registrar of Societies has conceded its error over submission of the party's annual report.

Some 3,000 Felda settlers, who watched 'Tanda Putera' today, are told this by Deputy Minister Ahmad Maslan. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Chong Tat Siong, Foong Khar Fai and Lee Phak Seng made the plea before Justice Kamardin Hashim at the Kuala Lumpur High Court.

The students will hand over evidence gathered to the police and say the attacks have not shaken their resolve to take on Najib in Pekan.

The Adelaide court convicted Dr Mohd Zaki Ibrahim, a PSD scholar, on two counts of sexual assaults on his female patients in South Australia.

Penang state exco Chow Kon Yeow says it is not required as he stands by his allegations that Tan Gim Hwa had sold land below its valuation price.

COMMENT ‘How did armed men from the Sulu Sultanate infiltrate so easily? And are they not waging or attempting to wage war?'

UPDATED 2.50PM Johor DAP chief Boo says he can no longer work with 'overlord' Chua, and wants Anwar or Wan Azizah to take over.

UPDATED 5.50PM The ex-PM tells Felda settlers to be grateful for the benefits they have gained by voting for BN. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 2.25PM The discussions are to ensure that Hindraf's demands 'are consistent with the Pakatan manifesto'.

UPDATED 3.25PM The detainee's adoptive mother claims that Hilmi's arrest did not comply with the provisions of the new security law.

UPDATED 2.15PM Having recorded 2.9 million 'friends of fans', it has held an informal meeting with some 200 of those who have active accounts.

UPDATED 1.50PM No way Anwar could have said such a thing. The YouTube video has to be a fake or doctored, says PKR veep N Surendran.

UPDATED 1.20PM The department has denied issuing any statement on Najib’s resignation, saying its systems were hacked.

The magistrate’s court in Penang will determine issues relating to Cheah Chin Lee’s death while in police custody last August.

UPDATED 1.40PM Selangor MB Khalid Ibrahim claims that he will be announcing 'certain things' after Chap Goh Meh.

Moody's Analytics says cash handouts, bonuses for civil servants and an increase in minimum wage helped private consumption expand solidly.

The alternative media, via the Internet, has given rise to situations where lies can be made to seem like the truth and vice-versa, says the former PM.

An Aussie editor says Xenophon’s call for the Australian gov’t to monitor the upcoming M'sian GE is 'stupid and impractical'.

The Sarawak CM says the money accumulated over eight state budgets is in a savings account, but it does not satisfy the state DAP.

'Our followers will stay in Lahad Datu. Sabah is our home,' says Sultan Jamalul Kiram of his 400 followers there.

UPDATED 2PM The court orders Utusan to publish an apology and a corrected article within seven days, says Azan Ismail.

Teng Chang Yeow mocks the proposed development agenda, saying it compares badly with the Penang BN’s election manifesto.

The international media has been running banner headlines on the detention and deportation of Xenophon.

FREE YOURSAY ‘I don't see the reason why we should not recognise UEC and deny those who go through this education system.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Hindraf, perhaps fearing being snubbed over its demand for seats, has now resorted to blackmailing Pakatan.'

FREE YOURSAY 'But it is doubtful whether Hindraf has the cards to win the game. The huge influence that Hindraf had in 2008 was...'

FREE YOURSAY 'An attack on him is an attack on the Australian Parliament and political set up, especially as he's no criminal.'