Archive - 22 February 2013

Commuters of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) tomorrow will see the LRT staff walking around the stations in sarongs in conjunction with the ‘Keretapi Sarong’ programme.

Malaysian police said today they have broken up a child trafficking syndicate and rescued 21 children and babies.

Shell Malaysia has denied speculation that it intends to shut down operations in Sarawak but confirmed that the housing quarters at Piasau Camp will be closed by September this year.

Pandan MCA Youth leader Chong Sin Woon says the division would support anyone chosen by the BN leadership to ensure victory for the candidate.

Eight individuals, including seven veteran artistes, have filed a suit against Persatuan Seniman Malaysia (Seniman - National Association of Artistes) and seven others over last year’s annual general meeting when they claimed was null and void.

SABAH RCI The panel’s IT division assistant chief secretarial officer Shafee Sajat says all the names on the electoral roll were indeed citizens.

The PPP Youth chief has also denied that any of the members had threatened and caused injuries to the Tamil daily's reporter.

They want to assure the people that they are with the legitimate sultan, says Ampun Muedzul-Lail Tan Kiram. [VIDEOS INSIDE]

As investors become jittery, bankers have mostly put a stop to IPOs and bond offerings, and few major financings are expected until after the polls.

UPDATED 7.30PM He is seeking general, aggravated and exemplary damages from the prime minister for defaming him.

Ampun Muedzul-Lail Tan Kiram says the 11 were thought to be the followers of another claimant, Jamalul Kiram. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 6.20PM The annual Johor Baru Chinese festive parade draws flak for pre-empting activist wear at the coming February event.

Boo was just expressing ‘his personal feelings’ in the issue, it has nothing to do with party discipline, says DAP’s deputy chairperson.

He says he's not going to the airport to welcome former private investigator P Balasubramaniam, who returns on Sunday.

Court of Appeal deputy registrar N Kanageswari fixed the dates after the matter came up before her for case management.

He further says that the statement was not consistent as the opposition coalition had also made several financial promises.

In an apparent move to appease Jamalul, the Philippine president orders a study of the legal, policy and historical aspects of the claim.

Najib’s clear lack of confidence.

'Going there with arms is not the way to resolve this,' President Benigno Aquino criticises Filipino gunmen in his first public comments on the issue.

UPDATED 3.40PM Party deputy chair Tan Kok Wai says the pledge is ‘only a social contract, it is not legally binding (and) imposes no restrictions’.

UPDATED 3.55PM Lau Weng San says he has received more than 10 festive greetings and survey messages the past two years from six senders.

COMMENT BN and Pakatan can take Indians for granted. Hindraf can help Indians make their pick with a list of election candidates from both sides.

UPDATED 6.08PM The walk from Tambunan to Penampang for native rights and clean elections kicked off this morning with no trouble.

SABAH RCI UPDATED 1.50PM A Special Branch assessment officer calls Project IC a security threat. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 3.45PM The probe follows reports on the death of a housewife who was allegedly gunned down by police officers.

KINIBIZ He is proposing to the federal gov’t to take over the Khazanah’s 69.3pct equity interest in the ailing airline.

UPDATED 2.20PM This comes after reps of several NGOs demand an apology for the article by Ridhuan Tee. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The situation there seemingly appears normal. Despite the strong presence of Malaysian security forces, many residents are living in fear.

The Penang BN Youth chief says that DAP had shown ‘extreme reaction’ over the Penang Run 2013 during Thaipusam.

Its executive chairperson Rozali Ismail says it needs to consult all interested parties before responding to the state’s bid.

Twelve people from the peninsula reached Tambunan yesterday to join the march for indigenous rights and clean elections.

FREE YOURSAY 'It is not a crime to seek truth and ask questions. The cultivation of capability for critical thinking should be the mission of our universities.'

FREE YOURSAY ‘We don't need to be an Indian party or Chinese party... we just need a Malaysian party that serves all Malaysians.'

COMMENT With the fragmentation of the Malay vote a reality, Indians must back the bloc best equipped to deal more equitably with minorities.

FREE YOURSAY 'In keeping with the traits of the black widow spider, the female of the Umno species is deadlier than the male...'

EXCLUSIVE He will return on Sunday, and says he would like to travel nationwide to campaign for Pakatan in the coming GE.

FREE YOURSAY 'How can it help to prevent another May 13? It's like saying horror movies will help us get over our nightmares.'

FREE YOURSAY 'It looks like Umno is not willing to let bygones be bygones. If hatred is all they have, the people should not feel upset...'