Archive - 23 February 2013

'When the time comes, I'll sign integrity pledge'

'When the time comes, I'll sign integrity pledge'

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mohamed Nazri Aziz says that he will be following in the footsteps of PM Najib.
Defence Ministry 'rankled' over use of ranks by retired staff

Defence Ministry 'rankled' over use of ranks by retired staff

'They cannot re-use their ranks as they wish as they are prohibited from doing so by the highest command in the MAF, the Agong.'
Penang police rescue another baby from syndicate

Penang police rescue another baby from syndicate

The two-month-old male, believed to be a victim of a syndicate selling babies and toddlers, was found at a house in Subang Jaya.
No more excuses not to sign anti-racism UN convention

No more excuses not to sign anti-racism UN convention

UPDATED 9PM The gov't cannot keep putting off endorsement of the UN convention to eliminate racial discrimination, says the Bar Council.

1,000 green apples to add bite to PAS polls campaign

1,000 green apples to add bite to PAS polls campaign

A PAS Muslimat initiative gives young women in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, something to chew on for the coming general election.
Murdered M'sian woman found in Brunei cement block

Murdered M'sian woman found in Brunei cement block

Brunei police are probing the death of a Malaysian woman found encased in a block of cement in her friend's garden in the sultanate.
BN putting final touches to its manifesto

BN putting final touches to its manifesto

NONE The promises in its manifesto will be fulfilled ‘as our party BN is from the people, for the people and because of the people'.
DAP MP will not defend Sibu seat

DAP MP will not defend Sibu seat

Announcing his decision here today, he said this was based on doctor's advice, following treatment for brain tumour in Singapore.
Over 1 million voters removed from electoral roll

Over 1 million voters removed from electoral roll

SABAH RCI 'Of this, 979,943 were due to deaths and 78,340 of those removed were from Sabah, says an EC official.
'S'gor to be backward if Pakatan remains in power'

'S'gor to be backward if Pakatan remains in power'

NONE Selangor will suffer if Pakatan is allowed to continue to be in power in the state, said state BN deputy chief Noh Omar.
Ambiga: We will hold Najib to his integrity pledge

Ambiga: We will hold Najib to his integrity pledge

'We won't count what went on before, though we are sure they did not adhere to the pledge prior to the signing.'
Wisma Putra to decide on deportation of intruders

Wisma Putra to decide on deportation of intruders

'I have just received a call from Foreign Minister Anifah Aman this morning on the matter and have left it to Wisma Putra to decide.'
Permanent resident voted in three elections, RCI told

Permanent resident voted in three elections, RCI told

NONE SABAH RCI Omar Mohd Subair admits that he was a voter after he was grilled by conducting officer Jamil Aripin.
A flaw to put ministers above the law, says ex-judge

A flaw to put ministers above the law, says ex-judge

Putting ministers above the law and beyond the review of the judiciary has become common practise, laments a retired appellate court judge.
Who's the winnable candidate in Pandan?

Who's the winnable candidate in Pandan?

So who is a winnable candidate for the Barisan Nasional in the Pandan constituency? Five-term MP Ong Tee Keat or newbie Gary Lim?
MP fumes as Kuantan city council removes PKR flags

MP fumes as Kuantan city council removes PKR flags

UPDATED 5.41PM Fuziah Salleh cries double standards and dares MPK to remove other party flags, in particular BN ones that she says are all over the city.
Villagers greet Sabah long march with cheer

Villagers greet Sabah long march with cheer

Now numbering 57, the 'Idle No More' marchers are warmly received with food and drinks at the villages they pass on their 60km route.

PM: One vote for PAS is one vote for Muslim disunity

PM: One vote for PAS is one vote for Muslim disunity

Najib describes that voting for the Pakatan Rakyat opposition, in particular PKR, is a vote for the breakdown of faith in the country.
Malaysian pilot jailed in Australia for smuggling drugs

Malaysian pilot jailed in Australia for smuggling drugs

MAS pilot Thiagu Supramaniam gets six years for trying to smuggle methamphetamine through Sydney Airport.
Bishop: I was not pressured by SB

Bishop: I was not pressured by SB

NONE Bishop Paul Tan says his withdrawal from a panel discussion on GE13 issues is not due to Special Branch pressure.
Umno sec-gen livid over video linking BN to Project IC

Umno sec-gen livid over video linking BN to Project IC

video linking Umno-bn to project ic A clip on YouTube showing police giving out ICs is the work of the opposition, says BN sec-gen Tengku Adnan. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Penang badly neglected for over 50 years, says CM

Penang badly neglected for over 50 years, says CM

The federal government has not invested in Penang's public transport infrastructure or in her seaport and airport, says CM Lim Guan Eng.
Bernama report on EIU lifted from pro-BN website

Bernama report on EIU lifted from pro-BN website

UPDATED 5.37PM Checks by Malaysiakini show that the Bernama report is almost a carbon copy of an article published in an anonymous website earlier.
Who's taking responsibility for Lahad Datu standoff?

Who's taking responsibility for Lahad Datu standoff?

NONE COMMENT Will someone please stand up and let us all know what's really going on in Lahad Datu, and who is responsible?
Gerakan should make Chap Goh Meh a public holiday

Gerakan should make Chap Goh Meh a public holiday

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'If Chap Goh Meh is as important as Thaipusam, then please declare it a national public holiday...'
Tee Keat, the writing has been on the wall for ages

Tee Keat, the writing has been on the wall for ages

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'One strategy for Ong Tee Keat is to sit out GE13, let MCA be humbled then challenge for the MCA top post.'
Welcome back home and be safe, PI Bala

Welcome back home and be safe, PI Bala

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Indeed, he is an enemy of not just the state, but of BN as well, and that is one powerful enemy...'
Roadshow versus road rage in GE13

Roadshow versus road rage in GE13

NONE GE13 WATCH As the steam builds up, signs point to fierce ground battles against the BN's dominance over the media.
Pakatan's PM choice - steady does it

Pakatan's PM choice - steady does it

NONE COMMENT The majority has to simply stand down the PAS faction that's suddenly squeamish about Anwar as Pakatan PM-designate.
Spin notwithstanding, a wake-up call for Pakatan

Spin notwithstanding, a wake-up call for Pakatan

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'I wouldn't dismiss these findings by the EIU. I've been told they are highly professional and their predictions...'
Democratic nations must hold watching brief at GE13

Democratic nations must hold watching brief at GE13

NONE COMMENT Democratic nations must help ensure the polls are free, fair and consistent with internationally standards.