Archive - 6 March 2013

Historians: Sabah rightfully belongs to Malaysia

Historians: Sabah rightfully belongs to Malaysia

‘They cannot claim just based on history. The Siam gov't handed Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan and Terengganu over to the British and cannot claim the states’.
TNB will not be split, assures PM

TNB will not be split, assures PM

He says the government decided at the National Economic Council meeting that it would not at all split the power utility giant.
Widow pleas for intruders to end killing

Widow pleas for intruders to end killing

"It breaks my heart to hear the cries of parents losing children, wives losing husbands, and children losing fathers,’ says the wife of the late Sergeant Azis Sarikon.
2,000 Sabah villagers move to Embara Budi, Fajar Harapan

2,000 Sabah villagers move to Embara Budi, Fajar Harapan

As hunt for the invaders continues, residents from seven villages opt to move for safety factors or after getting directions from security forces.
2013-03-06

2013-03-06

Dr M: Intruders must give up first if they want to talk

Dr M: Intruders must give up first if they want to talk

'They cannot continue being aggressive. If they want to negotiate, they must lay down their weapons first,' says the former premier.
Why so many unanswered questions on intrusion?

Why so many unanswered questions on intrusion?

S'gor to announce outcome of water restructuring talks

S'gor to announce outcome of water restructuring talks

MB Abdul Khalid Ibrahim will announce this in two weeks time as discussions with four water concession holding companies are ongoing.
9 bodies were from Friday skirmish, says forces chief

9 bodies were from Friday skirmish, says forces chief

NONE UPDATED 9PM For now, it appears the armed intruders had  not suffered any casualty from yesterday's  bombing raid.
All Perlis executive councillors reappointed

All Perlis executive councillors reappointed

All eight Perlis executive council (exco)  members, whose term of service will expire on March 18, have been reappointed for the next term.
Pandora's Box has been opened in Sabah

Pandora's Box has been opened in Sabah

Security forces move into Tanjung Batu, more killed

Security forces move into Tanjung Batu, more killed

UPDATED 8.45PM IGP says fighting occurred as forces moved into the neighbouring village, but he is unsure as to the number of enemies killed.
Sabah still safe for tourists, says minister

Sabah still safe for tourists, says minister

Ng Yen Yen stresses that her ministry is closely monitoring the situation and are getting updates at 12-hour intervals from the Sabah Tourism Board.
MILF doesn't want to get involved, says chairperson

MILF doesn't want to get involved, says chairperson

The MILF is not involved in the confrontation between the Sulu gunmen and Malaysia’s security forces in eastern Sabah.
Birds and boars disrupt training at Gong Kedak airbase

Birds and boars disrupt training at Gong Kedak airbase

Nuisance caused by birds and wild boars have disrupted flying training at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Airbase in Gong Kedak.
AG's Chambers may seek Jamalul Kiram's extradition

AG's Chambers may seek Jamalul Kiram's extradition

The top man in the prosecution office explains that a case must be made against a person before the AGC can decide to take action.
BN caretaker gov't on March 8? Don't be too sure

BN caretaker gov't on March 8? Don't be too sure

Saravanan: KL to be cleared of roadside hawkers by 2020

Saravanan: KL to be cleared of roadside hawkers by 2020

Kuala Lumpur City Hall will be relocating traders conducting their business on road shoulders to more orderly business sites, said Deputy Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister M
Saravanan.
CID, forensic teams attacked in 'safe zone'

CID, forensic teams attacked in 'safe zone'

NONE UPDATED 8.20PM They were attacked when entering the area to collect evidence, after clearance had already been issued.
'Business as usual' for Lahad Datu palm oil refiners

'Business as usual' for Lahad Datu palm oil refiners

KINIBIZ As the standoff against intruders continue, refiners in Lahad Datu claim that their operations have not been adversely affected.
Four suspected militants arrested in Semporna

Four suspected militants arrested in Semporna

NONE UPDATED 5.40PM It is still unclear if they have links to self-styled Royal Sulu Army that was holed up in Lahad Datu.
Aquino refuses to defend 'Sulu army'

Aquino refuses to defend 'Sulu army'

Philippine president Benigno Aquino says the Sulu sultanate caused the problem when it leased Sabah to the British.
Can Malaysia defend itself?

Can Malaysia defend itself?

Doubts on Lahad Datu handling.

Families of eight slain cops to get RM30k each

Families of eight slain cops to get RM30k each

UPDATED 4.45PM The Penang government says this is to recognise the services of those who were killed in Lahad Datu and Semporna last week.
Photos released of 13 dead intruders

Photos released of 13 dead intruders

NONE UPDATED 6.23PM Photos depicting 13 casualties were released today - a day after the bombing raid on Kg Tanduo. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Please leave Sabah in peace

Please leave Sabah in peace

Filipinos flee hostilities in northern Borneo standoff

Filipinos flee hostilities in northern Borneo standoff

Some 800,000 Filipinos live and work in Sabah, many of whom fled Mindanao at the height of Muslim insurgency in the 1970s. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Sulu prince and group unscathed, have enough food

Sulu prince and group unscathed, have enough food

Princess Jacel Kiram says Sulu leader informed that those he led to Sabah are unscathed by the assault by Malaysian security forces. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Filipino cops block attempts to reinforce Sulu intruders

Filipino cops block attempts to reinforce Sulu intruders

We negotiated and talked with them to reconsider their plans as this will only contribute to the problem, says the Tawi-Tawi provincial police director.
Ex-army chief rues lack of clear chain of command

Ex-army chief rues lack of clear chain of command

NONE UPDATED 4.51PM Gen (Rtd) Md Hashim Hussein says in contrast, the Sauk incident was resolved in four days. [VIDEO INSIDE]
S'gor gives Puncak Niaga point-by-point reply

S'gor gives Puncak Niaga point-by-point reply

KINIBIZ Puncak Niaga is putting the cart before the horse by asking for confirmations from federal agencies before deciding on the state's offer.
Pakatan MPs keep up push for emergency session

Pakatan MPs keep up push for emergency session

Khalid worries that without proper access to details, the MPs and rakyat may not get the real picture in Sabah. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Anwar pours scorn on gov't handling of Sabah crisis

Anwar pours scorn on gov't handling of Sabah crisis

NONE UPDATED 4.20PM He blasts the government for 'not being swift, competent and firm' in handling the armed intruders there.

'Did PM know US consultants are Israel supporters?'

'Did PM know US consultants are Israel supporters?'

UPDATED 2.50PM PKR says the PM must come clean on the engagement of US consultants to discredit Anwar Ibrahim. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Explain delay which led to lost lives in Sabah'

'Explain delay which led to lost lives in Sabah'

Penang PKR queries why three weeks lapsed before action was taken in Lahad Datu, pointing out that quick action could have saved lives.
'BN move to control social media is dictatorship'

'BN move to control social media is dictatorship'

DAP urges the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to uphold the eight demands of Bersih during the GE13 period.
Displaced villagers plead for food supplies

Displaced villagers plead for food supplies

NONE Milk for infants, blankets and medical assistance are other needs at centres for some 1,500 people. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Donation drive for families of policemen killed in Sabah

Donation drive for families of policemen killed in Sabah

Funds can be channeled to the police welfare foundation account while cheques and bank slips can be sent to police welfare officer.
AirAsia's India entry wins investment panel nod

AirAsia's India entry wins investment panel nod

tony fernandez and airasia UPDATED 5PM AirAsia, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, will have a 49pct stake while India’s Tata Group will hold 30pct.
Postal voters can submit Form 1A after dissolution

Postal voters can submit Form 1A after dissolution

The Election Commission says media personnel on duty outside their divisions on polling day can download Form 1A to apply for postal vote.
One intruder believed dead in fresh clash in Lahad Datu

One intruder believed dead in fresh clash in Lahad Datu

UPDATED 2.05PM Malaysian security forces were fired upon about 6.45am, says the police chief, resulting in an intruder being shot. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Walking in their shoes

Walking in their shoes

COMMENT To move forward in this mess over Sabah, it may be wise to put on the shoes of the protagonists and walk several minutes in them.
Security forces widen search for escapees

Security forces widen search for escapees

NONE UPDATED 1.55PM Security forces are pursuing the intruders over a radius of more or less 4 sq km, says IGP Ismail Omar.
BN must be destroyed

BN must be destroyed

Time to end its reign of terror.
Ops Daulat continues, situation under control

Ops Daulat continues, situation under control

NONE Despite tighter security, local communities in Felda Sahabat, Lahad Datu town and Semporna are resuming their daily activities.
Accusations stupid or ignorant, says consortium

Accusations stupid or ignorant, says consortium

NONE The firms involved in the RM6bil road and tunnel project in Penang move to set record straight on ‘RM2 paid-up capital' status.
MNLF leader claims more fighters heading to Sabah

MNLF leader claims more fighters heading to Sabah

NONE MNLF leader Muhajab Hashim says battle-hardened fighters from his guerilla group have arrived to support the militants.

Manila denies calling intruders 'terrorists'

Manila denies calling intruders 'terrorists'

NONE Foreign secretary reportedly only agreed that acts attributed to armed intruders in Sabah - if true - were 'terroristic'.
BN becomes caretaker gov't on March 8

BN becomes caretaker gov't on March 8

br1m 2.0 launch by najib razak thumb COMMENT Najib Abdul Razak should announce on March 9 that, until GE13 is conducted, he will be the head of a caretaker gov't.

Will Pakatan suffer the Icarus complex?

Will Pakatan suffer the Icarus complex?

GE13 WATCH Will the opposition coalition fall to pieces, like the wings of Icarus of the Greek legend, as egos and self-interest tear at its seams?
Could Sabah become a regional flashpoint?

Could Sabah become a regional flashpoint?

COMMENT The sight of warplanes bombing a ragtag bunch of their countrymen is not going to sit well with the Filipino public.
Military rank confusion in partisan times

Military rank confusion in partisan times

NONE COMMENT Partisan politics is a never-ending war and the armed forces has unfortunately been dragged in this mess.
Hit-and-run driver was scared of 'tattooed men'

Hit-and-run driver was scared of 'tattooed men'

NONE An Umno member who fatally struck a 73-year-old woman with his vehicle did not help the victim because 'tattooed men' were around.
And BN thugs were the intruders in Teluk Intan

And BN thugs were the intruders in Teluk Intan

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Why did the police not deal with the aggressors? Why escort the speakers away? They were there legitimately.'
Strike on Sulu invaders is better late than never

Strike on Sulu invaders is better late than never

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'If those ‘intruders' had come peacefully, they would have been given ICs and citizenship...'
Initial miscalculation may have cost lives

Initial miscalculation may have cost lives

FREE YOURSAY 'It appears that our politicians may have blood on their hands for their initial miscalculation of the seriousness of the invasion.'
Chronology of armed group intrusion in Lahad Datu

Chronology of armed group intrusion in Lahad Datu

The following is the chronology of events pertaining to the intrusion into Lahad Datu, Sabah by an armed group from southern Philippines.