Archive - 9 June 2013

Najib sings inclusiveness at Gawai visit

Najib sings inclusiveness at Gawai visit

The PM in his Sarawak visit urges all Malaysians to choose inclusiveness and not exclusiveness in the spirit of togetherness.   

Ministry hauls up Facebook users for 'insulting Prophet'

Ministry hauls up Facebook users for 'insulting Prophet'

In the latest gov't move against netizens, the Communications Ministry now goes after two for allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad.
Pakatan wants courts to vet Sabah voter list

Pakatan wants courts to vet Sabah voter list

NONE PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim estimates that up to 60,000 people, who are not bona fide citizens, voted in Sabah.
Two detained for burglary at PKR sec-gen's house

Two detained for burglary at PKR sec-gen's house

Aged 23 and 27, they were arrested at their homes in Kampung Gosong, Kelantan, about 1am yesterday and have been remanded until Tuesday.
USM researchers produce dental filling from rice husk

USM researchers produce dental filling from rice husk

This is world's first organic composite dental filling, produced by a team from Universiti Sains Malaysia's School of Dental Science in Kubang Kerian.
DOSH needs a month to probe ramp collapse

DOSH needs a month to probe ramp collapse

NONE The probe is ongoing. The focus is on building design, the installation method, workers' supervision, soil factor and safety systems.
No-go for Kangar Black 505 rally

No-go for Kangar Black 505 rally

The police have not received any notice from rally organisers. The rally scheduled for tomorrow features Anwar Ibrahim.
Kedah BN chief willing to step down

Kedah BN chief willing to step down

NONE Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah says Mukhriz Mahathir should take over, but that decision lies with Najib Abdul Razak.
Low: 'Beefed up' EAIC better than IPCMC

Low: 'Beefed up' EAIC better than IPCMC

A 'revamped' Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission will be better than starting afresh with the IPCMC, says Paul Low.
Keep pledge on child conversion laws, gov't told

Keep pledge on child conversion laws, gov't told

The cabinet made this promise in April 2009, but has not acted until now to amend the relevant laws, says DAP Ipoh Barat MP M Kula Segaran.
Japanese death gives IPCMC international relevance

Japanese death gives IPCMC international relevance

NONE It is now more urgent than ever as the death of Nobuhiro Matsushita yesterday has tarnished the country’s image, says Lim.
Sarawak DAP to contest in 32 state seats

Sarawak DAP to contest in 32 state seats

'We must work very hard with all opposition parties in the election, which may be called in 2015,' says Sarawak DAP chief Wong Ho Leng.
Guan Eng: Pakatan treats all voters fairly, why can't BN?

Guan Eng: Pakatan treats all voters fairly, why can't BN?

NONE DAP flays Muhyiddin Yassin for going on a ‘rampage’ to punish opposition supporters, particularly the Chinese community.
PAS leaders to take part in June 15 'Black 505' rally

PAS leaders to take part in June 15 'Black 505' rally

NONE UPDATED 3.30PM PAS leaders unanimously decided on this today, says PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu.
'Opposition, if united, would have done better in Sabah'

'Opposition, if united, would have done better in Sabah'

NONE BN would have lost another four parliamentary and eight state seats in GE13 if votes were not split, says DAP.
S'pore bloggers lead rally against website licensing

S'pore bloggers lead rally against website licensing

NONE Thousands gather at Speakers' Corner, urging their government to drop new licensing requirements on news websites.
'Respond to queries raised on Altantuya's murder'

'Respond to queries raised on Altantuya's murder'

NONE Wanita PKR urges premier and Women's Ministry to respond to the Mongolian delegates' demands at a recent summit.
Lynas: Lamp emissions 'lower than limits specified'

Lynas: Lamp emissions 'lower than limits specified'

Sydney-based Lynas Corporation Ltd says that this has been the case since the commencement of operations in November 2012.
PSM wants Pakatan to respond in black-and-white

PSM wants Pakatan to respond in black-and-white

NONE UPDATED 5.40PM Party seeks formal response to its bid to join Pakatan, after contradictory statements by coalition leaders.
Only one parent in NS can convert a child

Only one parent in NS can convert a child

islamic law Negri Sembilan Islamic Affairs Department says the law does not require consent of both parents for a child to be converted.
Different vote figures in DAP, EC polling forms

Different vote figures in DAP, EC polling forms

NONE The EC must explain immediately why its results differ from information in one of the polling stream's Borang 14, says Perak DAP.

EC caught with sarong down over indelible ink

EC caught with sarong down over indelible ink

FREE YOURSAY ‘Subra, your Umno masters will inform you soon enough that the EC is the one that put you where you are, not the voters.'
Mongolian women poke Rosmah in the eye

Mongolian women poke Rosmah in the eye

FREE YOURSAY 'I think it's better to deport them and erase their immigration records just in case they decide to pursue the matter further.'
Who is lying - EC chief or Health Ministry?

Who is lying - EC chief or Health Ministry?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'If the ministry had indeed written a letter which backs your statements, why have you not released the letter?'
Cheating too kind a word for what EC has done

Cheating too kind a word for what EC has done

FREE YOURSAY 'If BN won 112 seats with under 20pct of voters, I don't care whether they call it ‘first past the post', it's not democracy ... it's a crime.'