Archive - 27 February 2013

The Court of Appeal today upheld the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision in dismissing Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra's leave application for a judicial review of his brother, the then-regent Tengku Muhamamd Faris Petra's action in revoking his membership in the Kelantan Succession Council.

Voter sentiments reflected in surveys may not necessarily reflect their mood when voters end up at the ballot box, says MCA.

Its chief, Oh Tong Keong, said that the MPPP was being unfair to the state BN by having issued a summons, and then blacklisted it without any proof.

UPDATED 10PM 'I don't expect 10,000 to support me. We are (living in a) very democratic society. I didn't take it to heart.'

The massive project is being jointly developed by a local company, Dialog Bhd, along with Royal Vopak and the Johor government.

The police observe neutrality and do not take sides with any political party when conducting operations, in lieu of the coming 13th general election.

SAPP Youth wants four key figures implicated in ‘Project IC’ to testify so that Sabah voters can make an informed choice.

Jupe was sentenced to three months' jail by the court after being convicted of hurting fellow artiste Dewi Persik (popularly known as Depe).

KINIBIZ 'Only after the clarifications are made can we decide on whether to sell or not,' says Puncak Niaga chief.

UPDATED 7.15PM The world’s largest rare earths processing plant in Gebeng has begun producing finished products, says Lynas.

Judge allows Nirmala to be examined in order to determine if her injuries were caused by Yim or otherwise.

Nevertheless, he says he would leave it to party president G Palanivel to decide whether he should stand as a candidate in the GE.

KINIBIZ Latest reports indicate that Selangor has won half the battle, with Abass and Splash indicating that they will accept the offer.

The Raub Ban Cyanide Action Committee has become the third group to express disappointment with Pakatan Rakyat’s manifesto.

UPDATED 7.50PM As BN leaders claim that Pakatan's manifesto would bankrupt the country, the latter is willing to be scrutinised...

UPDATED 7.30PM However, Padang Serai MP N Gobalakrishnan and another accused were found guilty of the charge relating to the 2007 Bersih rally.

UPDATED 5.55PM He says this is because Pakatan’s manifesto is needs-based, with the aim of a household income of RM4,000.

DAP says Najib violated TI-M's integrity pledge in claiming that 'a vote for DAP is a vote for the oppression of Muslims'.

The developments prove that the Pakatan gov’t has always upheld the position of Islam in the state, says deputy CM.

The proposal comes amid a recent spike in attacks in the Muslim-majority south and ahead of a meeting between Najib and his counterpart.

A computer technician pleads not guilty in a George Town court today to three counts of cheating three women last year.

UPDATED 3.40PM ‘Pakatan has chosen to ignore the interests of the Indian community in its election pledges,’ says its chairperson P Waythamoorthy.

UPDATED 3.40PM In a scenario where BN retains federal power, PKR will have the most parliamentary seats, says Tony Pua.

The council chairperson says BR1M is the government's responsibility towards the people, and such a practice is encouraged in Islam.

I can't make everyone shout ‘yes', but those who were there know that ‘yes' had been louder than ‘no', says the tourism minister.

Ahmed Othman Jamal, Abdil Eid Hasan, and five others were charged with discharging firearms on Jan 20, 2011.

UPDATED 6.40PM They file a RM12mil suit against Doxport Technology for cheating over the purchase of six telecom switches.

ADUN SPEAKS The Indian Malaysian community first wants changes that can undo wrongs and bring opportunities into their lives.

UPDATED 11PM The third wave of floods hitting Kelantan and Terengganu has worsened resulting in an increasing numbers of evacuees.

FREE VOXPOP ‘Pakatan makes their corrections quickly, unlike you-know-which-party who can only deny everything.'

COMMENT In 2008, BN won 140 seats, while Pakatan won 82. Given the growing racial divide, Umno and DAP will be major GE13 winners.

UPDATED 11.58AM Azzimudie Kiram, who is leading the armed group in Lahad Datu, says he would prefer negotiation to force.

FREE YOURSAY ‘So Penang BN doesn't know where the 8,500 flags came from? I will tell you the answer - K-pop star Psy sent them.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Nothing could be more embarrassing. How could Ng Yen Yen indulge in such a silly exchange repeatedly?'

FREE YOURSAY 'Your family members should not be involve in any Petronas contract unless it is won through an open tender.'

FREE YOURSAY 'No CEO of a government-controlled corporation will ignore the offspring of the adviser in any business deal...'

'This is where government policies are explained to doubtful students. Thus, this is the venue for us to be critical,' says Tun Faisal.

GE13 WATCH Is Penang a ‘fixed deposit’ for the DAP and a safe haven for Pakatan's continued rule after GE13? Many think so.