Archive - 10 March 2013

Ops Day 6 sees no sign of terrorist surrender

Ops Day 6 sees no sign of terrorist surrender

Malaysian security forces continued to attack a group of defiant terrorists from southern Philippines as 'Ops Daulat' entered its sixth day in Lahad Datu today.    
Dr M: Malay rights doomed if BN doesn't retake S'gor

Dr M: Malay rights doomed if BN doesn't retake S'gor

NONE ‘We must act quickly to convince the people of S'gor to topple the opposition gov't and replace it with BN,’ says the Perkasa patron.
Malacca deputy speaker dies of colon cancer

Malacca deputy speaker dies of colon cancer

The state assemblyperson for Lendu, who was also the deputy speaker of the Malacca state assembly, Idderis Kassim died of colon cancer at the Hospital Putra, Malacca at about 6.50pm today.    
Kit Siang: Tanda Putera now an underground movie?

Kit Siang: Tanda Putera now an underground movie?

The selective screening of Tanda Putera, a public funded film that was deemed 'inappropriate' by cabinet, perplexes Lim Kit Siang.
12 reasons why Philippines can't claim Sabah

12 reasons why Philippines can't claim Sabah

NONE COMMENT The VP of the Malaysian Bar explains how the Sulu Sultanate had ceded rights over Sabah between 1851 and 1946.
Zahid: We want ruthless intruders 'arrested or dead'

Zahid: We want ruthless intruders 'arrested or dead'

NONE 'In the laws of war, combatants cannot mutilate bodies like ripping off eyes, decapitating heads or cutting up bodies.'
Teenage John Doe shot dead in red zone

Teenage John Doe shot dead in red zone

Authorities are still trying to determine the identity of the teenage male who was shot dead by security forces this morning.
PM: 80k affordable homes set for Klang Valley

PM: 80k affordable homes set for Klang Valley

He says 50,000 units would be built in the Klang Valley under PR1MA and the remaining to be implemented by the Federal Territories Ministry.
Cops quiz PKR organ over Tian Chua article

Cops quiz PKR organ over Tian Chua article

NONE UPDATED 8.06PM Keadilan Daily’s editor and journalist are being questioned over the article allegedly blaming Umno for the Sabah crisis.
Group to file thousands of demand letters on S'gor

Group to file thousands of demand letters on S'gor

NONE The group has collected 15,550 letters from all over the state as part of a campaign to pin Pakatan to its election promises.
Politicians who can't help should shut up on Ops Daulat

Politicians who can't help should shut up on Ops Daulat

COMMENT Too many seem to be taking this very serious issue of an armed incursion to score political brownie points or forward their own agenda.
Journalists stumble upon gunman in combat zone

Journalists stumble upon gunman in combat zone

Several journalists managed to enter Tanjung Labian, thinking it was safe, but were forced to flee after encountering a gunman.
Strike by foreign workers turns violent

Strike by foreign workers turns violent

A strike involving 150 foreign workers at a factory in Muar reportedly turned violent, with four factory officials light receiving light injuries and bruises.

 

Philippines to probe conspiracy claims

Philippines to probe conspiracy claims

NONE The Philippines reportedly wants this investigation to be carried out in parallel with efforts to resolve the crisis peacefully.
3,000 additional affordable homes for Penang island

3,000 additional affordable homes for Penang island

Penang CM Lim Guan Eng says the state secretariat will identify the land and at least RM150 million will be allocated for this project.

Najib an 'illegitimate' prime minister, says Kit Siang

Najib an 'illegitimate' prime minister, says Kit Siang

The DAP parliamentary leader says five years have passed since the last GE on March 8, 2008. This throws into question the legality of Najib as PM.

 

Kit Siang: It's now March 9, Najib's term has ended

Kit Siang: It's now March 9, Najib's term has ended

DAP's Lim Kit Siang points out that Najib Abdul Razak has been too scared to seek a mandate since taking over the premiership.
Two cops wounded in overnight gun battle

Two cops wounded in overnight gun battle

sabah sulu lahad datu invasion intrusion standoff mop up operation 100313 UPDATED 12.45PM The General Operations Force men were injured after a gun battle that lasted from 8pm yesterday until 4am.
Police deny shooting Filipino immigrants in Sandakan

Police deny shooting Filipino immigrants in Sandakan

NONE Sabah CPO Hamza Taib has dismissed reports that security forces were persecuting Filipino immigrants in Sandakan.
Hindraf is no longer the force they were

Hindraf is no longer the force they were

NONE COMMENT The Hindu Rights Action Force's presumption and derogation of other activists have won them few friends.
Tough task for Pakatan, but not impossible

Tough task for Pakatan, but not impossible

FREE YOURSAY 'Don't count the chickens before they are hatched. The battle hasn't even started yet. Overconfidence will...'
Sabah a mess of Umno's own making

Sabah a mess of Umno's own making

FREE YOURSAY 'This is all Umno-BN's own doing. For decades, they have allowed the influx of illegal immigrants and granted citizenships to them...'
Take Fama to task for barring non-Malay reporter

Take Fama to task for barring non-Malay reporter

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘If there were no elements of racism at all in the event, then why wasn't the reporter allowed to cover it?'
Don't bother, Najib will keep mum on this, too

Don't bother, Najib will keep mum on this, too

FREE YOURSAY 'Silence in the face of such a serious accusation is not an option. It will further tar his image, perhaps to a point beyond redemption.'