Archive - 5 March 2013

Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert F Del Rosario  agrees this group should be labelled as terrorists, says  M'sian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman.

The military launches a fierce assault including jet fighters, but the militants' supporters say they are alive and well.

The opposition leader is taking them to court for alleging that he had a hand in the incursion by armed intruders in Sabah.

UPDATED 10.45PM ‘I mean we appreciate it very much and spoken like a true gentleman. But this kind of thing must come directly from the horse’s mouth.’

UPDATED 7.40PM ‘We have never trained them, they are only making such claims,’ the former prime minister says when quizzed on the matter.

Spanish football giant and four-time Champions League winner, Barcelona has confirmed making their maiden trip to Malaysia on Aug 10.

An MACC officer says BR1M was given to all people, regardless of whether they vote, and was a form of development policy.

‘Only after the deaths of eight cops did the gov’t decide to regard the intruders as an external threat,’ says state party secretary Chong Chieng Jen.

It will assist family members of police personnel or soldiers, among others, from Selangor who were killed in Lahad Datu, says the MB.

Academic-turned-politician Aziz Bari has urged the Malay rulers to ensure that the caretaker gov't does not cross the line during the GE.

‘Whatever the result of any injunction or fact-finding mission, we wish to remain Malaysians’, it reads.

‘The mopping-up operations cover an area of 4 sq km,’ says Ismail Omar, adding that some intruders may still be in the zone.

'They should be charged in the court of Malaysia for whatever crime they have committed, certainly murder,' says law minister Nazri Aziz.

Expensive airfare and undecided election date make it difficult for Sabah and Sarawak voters in Peninsular M’sia to return to vote, says 66 NGOs.

Former tourism minister Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir today obtained leave for judicial review to compel the ROS to register Ikatan.

'The crown prince, the royal security forces, and the many patriots who landed (in Sabah) voluntarily will fight to the last man.'

UPDATED 7.25PM Azzimudie Kiram is described as being 'like a fox' because he is constantly on the move.

KINIBIZ Hong Leong Investment Bank believes that the prolonged delay has raised anxiety levels rather than calm nerves.

UPDATED 3.55PM 'We should not entertain that. There is no evidence,' says Ahmad Zahid Hamidi of the claim in a Manila media report.

Filipino groups gathered in front of the Malaysian Embassy in Manila as bombs dropped over their countrymen in Sabah.

They were charged with committing the offence at Jalan Susur Keluar Bagan Ajam, Lebuhraya Lingkaran Luar Butterworth last Jan 7.

We see no political motive in burglary that caused loss of RM600, handphones, digital cameras and a voice recorder, says Maria Chin Abdullah.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak says the government would defend the use of the word ‘Allah’ in accordance with Syariah principles.

UPDATED 7.15PM The Moro National Liberation Front also claims it has a huge cache of firearms hidden deep in Sabah.

UPDATED 5PM Hishamuddin Rais says the only hope for the opposition lies in exploitation of the new media as well as using time-tested leaflets.

COMMENT It is also open to other races, if they can show proof of being a displaced estate worker or a descendant of one.

Even as the offensive is going on, Ismail Omar says the police and army had achieved their objective in the operation code-named 'Ops Sulu'.

UPDATED 2.45PM PKR duo Sivarasa Rasiah and N Surendran filed the application against blogger Zainuddin Salleh and Perkasa head Ibrahim Ali.

Election Commission quotes a study by the Professors Council as proof that the majority accepts the results declared by it.

Philippine president says evidence is still being gathered, but family of the Sulu sultan has challenged him to show proof.

Respect the national laws.

Meanwhile, the local community, including in the neighbouring areas such as Felda Sahabat 16, have taken the precaution of staying indoors.

FREE YOURSAY 'The issue of political instability remains as there are many relatives of these Sulu intruders who are M’sians.'

COMMENT We continue to pursue justice for those who died in custody. In the meantime, let’s do what we can for the living.

F/A-18 and Hawk fighters were used in the aerial attack, followed by mortar and ground assault. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Security forces launch an offensive at 7am today against the armed intruders in Kampung Tanduo near Lahad Datu, says Najib Razak.

The police confirm that they did not initiate any action, dispelling claims that gunshots had been heard about 9pm yesterday.

FREE YOURSAY ‘Asking the EC to conduct polls is like asking a football team owner to referee a match between his team and a rival.'

FREE YOURSAY ‘Eight M'sian police have lost their lives. Explain that to their families and their children. They are Muslims too.'

COMMENT Fluid borders only exist when a visitor is a friend. The moment guns come into the picture, the fluid border becomes hard.

He plans to start his strike at a Hindu temple to push for solutions to the problems of Indians, and to keep at it for as long as his health holds.

Most Kg Sri Jaya Simunul residents have packed up their goods after Sunday's battle, which left 12 dead. [VIDEO INSIDE]

LIVE REPORTS Because the Lahad Datu incident is an intrusion, the situation is better dealt by the police, he says. [VIDEOS INSIDE]