Archive - 12 June 2013

Decision to boycott Parliament briefing 'irresponsible'

Decision to boycott Parliament briefing 'irresponsible'

Hishammuddin Hussein says the move by Pakatan Rakyat shows  their disrespect towards the speaker, parliamentary process and the rakyat.
Gov't will not license online news portals, pledges PM

Gov't will not license online news portals, pledges PM

NONE UPDATED 10.10PM Instead, Najib says they will enforce laws to ensure no one uses the race or language card to 'spread disharmony'.
Cops deny blast in Semporna linked to Sulu terrorists

Cops deny blast in Semporna linked to Sulu terrorists

Police refuted claims that an explosion that killed a Pakistani in Semporna yesterday was linked to activities by terrorists from Sulu, southern Philippines.
After 141 days, Sugumar finally laid to rest

After 141 days, Sugumar finally laid to rest

After 141 days, the family of C Sugumar has had enough and cannot wait for approval to conduct a second post-mortem procedure. [VIDEO]
Pakatan proposes former judge as speaker

Pakatan proposes former judge as speaker

NONE UPDATED 7.51PM It says Abdul Kadir Sulaiman, once a Federal Court judge, fulfills the criteria - independent and non-partisan.

NS camp in Penang closed after 50 get fever, sore throat

NS camp in Penang closed after 50 get fever, sore throat

A National Service Training Programme (PLKN) camp in Penang was shut down on Friday after 50 of the 200 trainees had fever and sore throat.
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Speaker's stand impugns PM's right to office

Speaker's stand impugns PM's right to office

DAP challenges Tengku Adnan's credibility

DAP challenges Tengku Adnan's credibility

What right has he to be in the cabinet again, since his abuse of power in the Lingam-gate affair has not been cleared, asks the DAP sec-gen.
Indonesia's haj quota cut by 20 percent

Indonesia's haj quota cut by 20 percent

Religious Affairs Minister Suryadharma Ali said he had received the official notification letter from the Saudi Arabian government on the matter.
What's Mokhzani up to at Yinson?

What's Mokhzani up to at Yinson?

TIGERTALK KiniBiz introduces today, TigerTalk, an irregular column, slated to go regular, which will deal with issues in the corporate jungle.
Hisham: We can name hands in Lahad Datu incursion

Hisham: We can name hands in Lahad Datu incursion

NONE UPDATED 6.20PM That is, if identifying them does not jeopardise operations to track down the terrorists, he says. [VIDEO]

Penang to modify procedures for structural disasters

Penang to modify procedures for structural disasters

NONE Existing federal government standard operating procedures not equipped to handle major structural disasters, says Penang CM.
EC leadership will not step down, says Abdul Aziz

EC leadership will not step down, says Abdul Aziz

The resignation of members of the EC, which is an independent body, cannot be made by force, says its chairperson Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof.
Bridge collapse victim's kin can take legal action

Bridge collapse victim's kin can take legal action

'I want to state clearly that whatever further action involving the process of the law is the right of the family,' says Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin.
Ex-MACC man who probed Beng Hock now in EAIC?

Ex-MACC man who probed Beng Hock now in EAIC?

There is a familiar name in EAIC's task force on custodial deaths, but two Pakatan MPs point out that this is not necessarily a good thing.
July 3 decision on bid to strike out Tian Chua's statement

July 3 decision on bid to strike out Tian Chua's statement

NONE Judge Rosilah Yop fixed the date in chambers after hearing submissions on the bid by Umno’s counsel Mohd Hafarizam Harun.
Woman who ran amok diagnosed with depression

Woman who ran amok diagnosed with depression

Muhdalena was charged on July 16 last year at the Putrajaya Hospital, where she was warded after being shot in the right thigh.
Lawyer facing flak sees no wrong in EAIC role

Lawyer facing flak sees no wrong in EAIC role

NONE UPDATED 4.59PM Salehudin Saidin says there's no conflict of interest as past cases he represented were before the EAIC was formed.
New bid to refloat sunken boat in Belaga

New bid to refloat sunken boat in Belaga

NONE Divers from the Royal Malaysian Navy and the Marine Police will arrive in Belaga soon to help in refloating the sunken boat. 
Now Guan Eng comes out in praise of PM's brother

Now Guan Eng comes out in praise of PM's brother

We want to praise Nazir Abdul Razak for speaking the truth... We hope his brother can be as brave, says the Penang chief minister.
Another sedition suspect to surrender on Saturday

Another sedition suspect to surrender on Saturday

KL deputy CID chief ACP Abdul Aziz Zakaria says the suspect would give her statement to the police upon her arrival home from abroad.
Lynas announces rare earths minimum price schedule

Lynas announces rare earths minimum price schedule

NONE The company says the REO market had the potential to grow between five and six percent annually over the medium-term.
Decision tonight by PKR on boycott of oath ceremony

Decision tonight by PKR on boycott of oath ceremony

UPDATED 4.40PM The political bureau will discuss whether or not PKR MPs should ditch the June 24 ceremony, says Rafizi Ramli.
Rafizi: BN election petitions less viable than Pakatan's

Rafizi: BN election petitions less viable than Pakatan's

UPDATED 4.50PM BN feels it must file at least 21 petitions to show it, too, has suffered irregularities, claims PKR's Rafizi Ramli.
'EC failed to check on double voting in Setiawangsa'

'EC failed to check on double voting in Setiawangsa'

NONE UPDATED 4.30PM PKR candidate Ibrahim Yaacob seeks for the GE13 results of Setiawangsa to be declared null and void.
PKR accuses Zahid of buying votes, huge overspending

PKR accuses Zahid of buying votes, huge overspending

NONE UPDATED 5.06PM It alleges that he had spent over RM2 million, 10 times above the ceiling, on his parliamentary seat campaign.
'Nazir has piled pressure on brother Najib'

'Nazir has piled pressure on brother Najib'

NONE This has come about after his open support for the AirAsia X CEO’s criticism of Utusan Malaysia, says Zainuddin Maidin.
Billionaire linked to offshore deals in Sarawak?

Billionaire linked to offshore deals in Sarawak?

NONE Billionaire Ananda Krishnan has allegedly secured direct control of several offshore oil fields there, according to Sarawak Report.
Salehudin's continued presence 'undermines' EAIC

Salehudin's continued presence 'undermines' EAIC

PKR's Latheefa Koya questions the lawyer’s status as panel member claiming this is not the first time he has acted in custodial death cases.
Honestly, has EAIC delivered on any promise?

Honestly, has EAIC delivered on any promise?

MP SPEAKS I will be the first to praise the government if IPCMC is set up and all who are guilty of misconduct are brought to book.
DAP issues stern warning to Er Teck Hwa

DAP issues stern warning to Er Teck Hwa

NONE UPDATED 2.45PM However, Anthony Loke says the Bakri MP won't be referred to the party's disciplinary panel as he had apologised.
Top preacher's words a cause for BN's election petitions

Top preacher's words a cause for BN's election petitions

NONE PAS' use of his 'undue influence' to attract votes in GE13 is the key reason for BN filing of five election petitions in Kelantan.
Saifuddin's new role 'yet to be explained'

Saifuddin's new role 'yet to be explained'

UPDATED 5.15PM Selangor PKR is waiting for the MB’s office to release Saifuddin Nasution’s job specs as political liaison officer.
Court order a must to clamp a car in a home

Court order a must to clamp a car in a home

Yinson flies on Mokhzani Mahathir's entry

Yinson flies on Mokhzani Mahathir's entry

KINIBIZ According to a bank-backed analyst, there are signs that Mokhzani had been closely working together with Yinson on this deal.
Release photo of 'wanted' cop, MP tells police

Release photo of 'wanted' cop, MP tells police

NONE UPDATED 1.42PM Lim Lip Eng says police must reveal identity of the fourth suspect in Dhamendran's death. [VIDEO]
PKR: Explain how Altantuya's case was 'dealt with'

PKR: Explain how Altantuya's case was 'dealt with'

UPDATED 1.05PM The PKR Wanita chief challenges minister Rohani Karim’s response to a Mongolian group's concerns. [VIDEO]
You know we all come from Africa, right?

You know we all come from Africa, right?

PSM and Pakatan - the real issues

PSM and Pakatan - the real issues

Who will blink first in Padang Merbok stand-off?

Who will blink first in Padang Merbok stand-off?

FREE YOURSAY 'DBKL is rejecting Pakatan's request on the basis that it has 34.5pct support from voters in KL against 64.7pct for the opposition.'
Kula to 'table' IPCMC Bill in Parliament

Kula to 'table' IPCMC Bill in Parliament

NONE Tasked by his party to move the IPCMC Bill in Parliament, the DAP leader says the creation of IPCMC is well-nigh irresistible.
US spy programme may have snared DAP emails

US spy programme may have snared DAP emails

NONE It is among groups around Asia which are worried that data collected from US web giants could be used against them.
Which part of the constitution says all must vote for BN?

Which part of the constitution says all must vote for BN?

FREE YOURSAY 'I wonder whether this group understands the purpose of an ‘election'. If you chose to be stupid, don't impose your stupidity on others.'
Hello, democracy is about voting for whoever you like

Hello, democracy is about voting for whoever you like

FREE YOURSAY ‘More that 51 percent cast their votes for Pakatan. Does it mean that the minority must punish the majority? Stop being naive.'
Ghost of Renong haunts gov't

Ghost of Renong haunts gov't

NONE KINIBIZ The stage is set for an old can of worms to be reopened as Halim Saad pursues his billion-ringgit suit against three parties.
How about an Act Act?

How about an Act Act?

And a Fact Act as well.
Child's religious conversion by one parent 'morally wrong'

Child's religious conversion by one parent 'morally wrong'

islamic law Malaysian Gurdwaras Council says allowing this could result in parents converting their children to win custody.
Nazir is not anti-Malay, he's for all M'sians

Nazir is not anti-Malay, he's for all M'sians

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'The Umno infighting is such that even the PM's brother is not spared. The power brokers are moving in...'