Archive - 25 March 2013

One more Sulu terrorist surrenders

One more Sulu terrorist surrenders

An unarmed Sulu terrorist surrenders after he stumbles upon security forces mopping up the Tanjung Batu area in Lahad Datu this evening.
Australian loses plea to quash drug charge

Australian loses plea to quash drug charge

The KL High Court orders trial of Australian truck driver for drug trafficking to proceed, ruling there was enough evidence for his trial.

Philippines, Muslim rebels agree to expedite talks

Philippines, Muslim rebels agree to expedite talks

Both parties hold a ‘special meeting' in Malaysia and make firm commitment to continue their talks in an expeditious manner.
Radio Free Malaysia website under attack

Radio Free Malaysia website under attack

Radio Free Malaysia's online site came under immediate cyber-attack shortly after its launch tonight, says its founder Clare Rewcastle-Brown.
Daim: Don't give so much news space to Anwar

Daim: Don't give so much news space to Anwar

The opposition leader cannot stand being ignored, so he should be ignored by the media, says said former finance minister Daim Zainuddin.
Deputy IGP: Police, Armed Forces controlled intrusion

Deputy IGP: Police, Armed Forces controlled intrusion

National Blue Ocean Strategy programme involving police and Armed Forces reflected the country's strength in combating terrorists, says Khalid Abu Bakar.
Ex-Bank Negara governor Ali Abul Hassan passes away

Ex-Bank Negara governor Ali Abul Hassan passes away

Former Bank Negara governor Ali Abul Hassan Sulaiman, 71, passed away at his residence located at No 3, Jalan 3, Kemensah Heights in Kuala Lumpur at 4.45pm due to heart and lung complications.
Yet again, PM dishes out more goodies

Yet again, PM dishes out more goodies

NONE In his ‘walkabout' this time, Najib brings joy for thousands of employees of the government's seven statutory bodies.
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IRDA eyes up to six theme parks in Iskandar Malaysia

IRDA eyes up to six theme parks in Iskandar Malaysia

Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) is eyeing up to six international theme parks in Iskandar Malaysia within the next two or three years.
MPAJ councillor receives live bullet in envelope

MPAJ councillor receives live bullet in envelope

Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya (MPAJ) councillor S Supiramany had allegedly received a live bullet in an envelope with no address.
NS first to automatically dissolve on Wednesday

NS first to automatically dissolve on Wednesday

However, its MB says the assembly will continue to serve in a caretaker capacity to keep things going, although it can't introduce new policies.
Chaos if media laws abolished, say specialists

Chaos if media laws abolished, say specialists

The people of Malaysia will be confused and the country in chaos if all the laws relating to the media are abolished, according to some media specialists.
Change in gov't doesn't mean better life, says Kayveas

Change in gov't doesn't mean better life, says Kayveas

Malaysia is a land of vast opportunities, providing the people with all means to improve themselves and take their potential to the optimum.
Cops: Investigation papers on Wong Tack sent to Putrajaya

Cops: Investigation papers on Wong Tack sent to Putrajaya

NONE Pahang deputy police chief SAC Jamaluddin Abd Majid says he was made to understand that the papers had been sent to Putrajaya.
Hearing postponed, Anwar ordered to pay RM3,000

Hearing postponed, Anwar ordered to pay RM3,000

Sivarasa said his client had been in Sabah since yesterday for various activities for the coming general election.
Perkasa threatens not to back Gerakan nominees in GE

Perkasa threatens not to back Gerakan nominees in GE

NONE UPDATED 6.40PM BN chief's participation in a Perkasa-linked rally has landed him in the soup with various quarters.
Anwar: Probe Najib over meeting with Kiram brother

Anwar: Probe Najib over meeting with Kiram brother

NONE There should be a thorough investigation on the matter; fingers should not be only pointed at opposition leaders, says Anwar.
CM to lead East Sabah Safety Zone committee

CM to lead East Sabah Safety Zone committee

NONE UPDATED 5.46PM AG Gani Patail says that the committee will report to an oversight committee helmed by PM.

'Business as usual' as S'gor exco meets

'Business as usual' as S'gor exco meets

UPDATED 7.29PM Public attention is on the intended dissolution of the state assembly, but the exco expects to continue holding meetings.
Gani: I don't have power to probe PI Bala's SD2

Gani: I don't have power to probe PI Bala's SD2

NONE UPDATED 5.40PM 'How I wish I have the power. Let the Bar Council handle this,' says the AG of the late PI Bala's second SD.
Seven names for new Negri Sembilan MB

Seven names for new Negri Sembilan MB

It could spell the end for incumbent Mohamad Hasan, as many disapprove of his ‘corporate style’ and inclusion of his brothers in state politics.
Heavy heart at seeing toils of Waytha, Hindraf

Heavy heart at seeing toils of Waytha, Hindraf

Lahad Datu RCI was not postponed, clarifies Hisham

Lahad Datu RCI was not postponed, clarifies Hisham

UPDATED 4.04PM Although Najib did not announce the RCI details today, the home minister has denied that it was postponed to a later date.
DAP rejects 10-minute airtime for election manifesto

DAP rejects 10-minute airtime for election manifesto

NONE Explaining, secretary-general Lim Guan Eng says the 10-minute offer is insulting and far from the norms of democracy.
Taxi permit awards a copycat move by PM, says PKR

Taxi permit awards a copycat move by PM, says PKR

NONE Rafizi says the prime minister of ripping off Pakatan Rakyat’s policies and using it to lure taxi drivers into voting for BN.
Tyres for cabs expose budget risk before vote

Tyres for cabs expose budget risk before vote

NONE KINIBIZ From phone rebates to higher wages, the premier has gone on a spending binge to woo voters ahead of polls.
Najib will have more talks with us, says Hindraf

Najib will have more talks with us, says Hindraf

NONE UPDATED 2.50PM The issues were 'far too complex' to be thrashed out at today's meeting with the PM, says Hindraf adviser N Ganesan.

Kit Siang to Soi Lek: Take me on in Gelang Patah

Kit Siang to Soi Lek: Take me on in Gelang Patah

UPDATED 5.35PM However, Lim’s office later clarifies that he did not challenge Chua to vie in Gelang Patah, and that the news reports were incorrect.

Residents to be moved from invasion zone, says PM

Residents to be moved from invasion zone, says PM

'The primary cause of the invasion of terrorists... is the existence of settlements considered easily exposed to the danger of infiltration,' he says.
Netizens urged to flood PM's Twitter with IPCMC call

Netizens urged to flood PM's Twitter with IPCMC call

NONE Suaram calls for similar tweets to the police and PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim to press for the independent panel.

New station to break radio silence on Anwar

New station to break radio silence on Anwar

NONE UPDATED 1.31PM Radio Free Sarawak’s new twin will put the PKR leader back on national airwaves since his sacking in 1998.
BN parties want recall of all Sabah MyKad

BN parties want recall of all Sabah MyKad

mykad UPDATED 1.40PM The process would weed out those ineligible for the document and re-issue it only to genuine Sabahans.
MAS connects to another five cities in the US

MAS connects to another five cities in the US

MAS is offering one-stop air connectivity between Kuala Lumpur and several US cities through a code-sharing arrangement with American Airlines.
Attacker of Sarawak NCR defender walks free

Attacker of Sarawak NCR defender walks free

Iban native customary rights defender Surik anak Muntai is furious that police have released an oil palm firm executive who had caused him injuries.
The right step towards high-speed rail

The right step towards high-speed rail

NONE KINIBIZ None of the powers that be seem to want to give M’sians the full picture, but are keen to assure us that it is a piece of art.
PM announces setting up of Eastern Sabah Safety Zone

PM announces setting up of Eastern Sabah Safety Zone

NONE The districts are Kudat, Kota Marudu, Pitas, Beluran, Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Lahad Datu, Kunak, Semporna and Tawau.
Role of the gov't in a multi-ethnic society

Role of the gov't in a multi-ethnic society

COMMENT The role of the state also includes getting into the details of the human affairs of all the ethnic groups in our country.
The four wives of Umno

The four wives of Umno

We need to stand united.
Sarawak the battleground in contest for Putrajaya

Sarawak the battleground in contest for Putrajaya

NONE COMMENT Politics in Sarawak have seen major changes since 2011 that might alter the balance of power at the federal level.
Penang CM: Don't take liberties with my post

Penang CM: Don't take liberties with my post

Lim Guan Eng fires a salvo at the Penang Club after it cancelled a book launch, and questions the sincerity of its apology.
Waytha, promises, promises - that's all you'll get

Waytha, promises, promises - that's all you'll get

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'There's no time for BN to do anything. The GE is around the corner. Therefore, the most you will get are promises.'
PM, don't forget RCI on Sarawak, too

PM, don't forget RCI on Sarawak, too

FREE YOURSAY 'The crisis in Lahad Datu is not even over and we're talking about a RCI? Don't you think the greater urgency now is to end the intrusion first?'
Will EC throw the book at Papagomo?

Will EC throw the book at Papagomo?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'The slight difference in both name and date of birth indicates that the double registration was deliberate fraud.'
Army double vote another BN fixed deposit?

Army double vote another BN fixed deposit?

FREE YOURSAY 'Isn't there a system in place whereby someone leaving the police or armed forces would have to return their identity card?'
Dr M warns Najib of potential leadership putsch

Dr M warns Najib of potential leadership putsch

NONE 'Of course, if he does not perform, there will be some necessity to switch horses,' Mahathir says in an interview.
For BN, Anwar to be blamed for everything

For BN, Anwar to be blamed for everything

taib mahmud responds to global witness report thumb FREE YOURSAY 'Taib defends the indefensible by attacking the messenger and linking it to the perennial fall guy, Anwar.'