Archive - 27 June 2013

Power supply back in Kuching by 10.45pm

Power supply back in Kuching by 10.45pm

At the time of writing, there has been only partial restoration of the power supply in Miri and Bintulu.
Sarawak struck by state-wide blackout

Sarawak struck by state-wide blackout

NONE The entire state of Sarawak was struck by a blackout at about 5.40pm today, causing traffic jams and service disruptions.
Selangor MB's ex-aide Yahya Sahri gets jail and whipping

Selangor MB's ex-aide Yahya Sahri gets jail and whipping

The judge however allowed a stay of execution pending Mohd Yahya’s appeal at the Court of Appeal and set bail at RM15,000 with one surety.
2013-06-27

2013-06-27

Agong visits ex-MB Azizan for second time

Agong visits ex-MB Azizan for second time

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah today visited former Kedah menteri besar Azizan Abdul Razak who is being treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Penang Hospital (HPP).
Suaram cites court decision on Kugan for IGP to quit

Suaram cites court decision on Kugan for IGP to quit

It and Stop State Violence Movement call for the myth that police can act with impunity to be broken and for the IPCMC to be set up.
Was EAIC chief's transfer due to political interference?

Was EAIC chief's transfer due to political interference?

Bukit Bendera MP Zairil Khir Johari and Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim have both questioned the decision to transfer Nor Afizah Hanum Mokhtar.
Malacca Pakatan plans protest at Jonker Walk

Malacca Pakatan plans protest at Jonker Walk

UPDATED 7.20PM While holding banners in front of a bust of an MCA stalwart, DAP reps claim that reopening the street affects hawkers' livelihoods.
Pakatan 'misled' UK on fraud, claims minister

Pakatan 'misled' UK on fraud, claims minister

NONE The opposition has 'nothing else to do', says Tengku Adnan, unlike the gov't which has plenty of duties to fulfil. [VIDEO]
Murdered political aide's mum seeks Parliament probe

Murdered political aide's mum seeks Parliament probe

A tearful P Rajjamah hands over a memorandum to Batu Gajah MP V Sivakumar after four memoranda to the IGP went unheeded.
Met Dept forecasts rain for the next few days

Met Dept forecasts rain for the next few days

The Meteorological Department has forecast rain for several areas in Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Selangor in the next few days.
Malaysia, Indonesia to work together on haze woes

Malaysia, Indonesia to work together on haze woes

During the meeting, Palanivel informed Balthasar that Malaysia was ready to offer assistance to Indonesia in fighting the forest and peat fires.
Selangor SAMM coordinator charged over illegal assembly

Selangor SAMM coordinator charged over illegal assembly

Azhar Achil, 39, pleaded not guilty when the charge was read out to him by the court interpreter before Judge Tasnim Abu Bakar.
South Africa waits after Mandela's condition worsens

South Africa waits after Mandela's condition worsens

NONE South Africans prepared today to say farewell to ailing anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela after his condition worsened.
Hearing of Teresa's suit against Utusan deferred

Hearing of Teresa's suit against Utusan deferred

NONE This follows a request by Seputeh MP Teresa Kok’s lawyer, SN Nair, to enable him to file another three witness statements.
Penang Pakatan exec goes on trial on Sept 9

Penang Pakatan exec goes on trial on Sept 9

Ong Eu Leong is charged under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 with organising a peaceful rally on May 11 without a police permit.
29 individuals charged with terrorism claim trial

29 individuals charged with terrorism claim trial

Twenty-nine individuals charged with various offences in relation to terrorism activities in Sabah pleaded not guilty in Kota Kinabalu today.
Emergency motion on Sedition Act rejected

Emergency motion on Sedition Act rejected

PARLIAMENT The matter is not urgent, rules Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia on the motion to abolish the 1948 law tabled by Hanipa Maidin of PAS.
Malindo Air flies to three new destinations from Aug 1

Malindo Air flies to three new destinations from Aug 1

There will be twice daily services connecting Subang and Alor Setar, and daily services between Subang and Kuala Terengganu as well as Langkawi.
What now for the abused Penan women?

What now for the abused Penan women?

COMMENT What has been done about sexual brutalities suffered by the Penan women since the National Task Force Report was issued in 2009? Nothing!
'No faith in gov't promises led to fall in FDI confidence'

'No faith in gov't promises led to fall in FDI confidence'

NONE UPDATED 3.10PM Lack of belief in reform plans led M'sia to drop from 10th to last in a confidence index report, says Tony Pua.

DAP: Umno interests milking 'Red Bean Army' for profit

DAP: Umno interests milking 'Red Bean Army' for profit

NONE UPDATED 3.45PM PARLIAMENT Lim Kit Siang feels this is a ploy by Umno to seek funding, supposedly for its own cyberwarriors.
'Data on Richard Riot from ministry website'

'Data on Richard Riot from ministry website'

UPDATED 7.45PM Serdang MP Ong Kian Ming says he had obtained the human resources minister's academic details from a government website. [VIDEO]
Question on Taib's 'naughty' MACC rejected

Question on Taib's 'naughty' MACC rejected

taib mahmud responds to global witness report thumb UPDATED 2.50PM The Dewan's secretary throws out Lim Lip Eng's question on the S'wak CM, saying it is 'hypothetical'.
Ku Nan: We don't need indelible ink

Ku Nan: We don't need indelible ink

NONE UPDATED 2.40PM M'sia need not use indelible ink as it's not a Third World country, says Minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor.
Husni: GST to be shelved pending further study

Husni: GST to be shelved pending further study

NONE UPDATED 3.32PM PARLIAMENT We are focusing on improving the system so that it would not burden the rakyat, says the second finance minister.
Penang proposes former exco member Law as speaker

Penang proposes former exco member Law as speaker

The Bukit Tambun assemblyperson is to be nominated by the Penang government during the state assembly sitting tomorrow.
Terengganu assembly notifies EC of vacant seat

Terengganu assembly notifies EC of vacant seat

Assembly speaker Mohd Zubir Embong handed over the letter to state EC director Fakhrul Razi Ab Wahab at Wisma Darul Iman at 10am.
TPPA - the sticking points

TPPA - the sticking points

KINIBIZ There is a wide range of conclusions out there about the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, that may or may not be accurate.
'We won't sign TPPA if price of medicine increases'

'We won't sign TPPA if price of medicine increases'

UPDATED 3.40PM PARLIAMENT We don't want the current regime to change, says International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapha Mohamed.
Comments to a journalist

Comments to a journalist

More control will simply not work.
Gov't withdraws appeal in pregnant teacher case

Gov't withdraws appeal in pregnant teacher case

NONE UPDATED 3.25PM The court's judgment on July 12, 2011 states that the gov't cannot use pregnancy as an excuse not to hire Noorfadilla.
International advisory board for MACC

International advisory board for MACC

NONE Minister Paul Low says the advisory board will include 'high profile' graft busters from Australia and Hong Kong.
Karpal urges AG to charge the home minister

Karpal urges AG to charge the home minister

NONE UPDATED 1.40PM 'If you look at Amir's injury and the report lodged, one is left wondering why there was no prosecution.'
Stop blame game, says Penang police chief

Stop blame game, says Penang police chief

He wants Penang gov't to stop harping on police inaction on CCTV recording in Menara Umno incident as they lack expertise in operating it.

Federal Court rejects Zahid Hamidi's plea

Federal Court rejects Zahid Hamidi's plea

NONE UPDATED 1PM The home minister's bid to strike out assault suit against him is thrown out as it was not done properly.
No joint intention - why wasn't this raised before?

No joint intention - why wasn't this raised before?

altantuya razak baginda mongolian murder 050707 FREE YOURSAY 'If motive is not essential, then why look at common intention? The lawyers are just there to look for technicalities.'
IGP Khalid has no honour, says Puchong MP

IGP Khalid has no honour, says Puchong MP

Despite his conduct seriously in question after A Kugan's custodial death, Gobind Singh says the PM still saw fit to appoint him IGP.
MP: Hisham's keris-waving 'tipping point' for Chinese

MP: Hisham's keris-waving 'tipping point' for Chinese

umno 2007 agm hishamuddin and keris INTERVIEW ‘From there on Umno turned right, and it was not a very smart move. No coalition in this country can rule without...'
Not being state chief is fine with Rashid

Not being state chief is fine with Rashid

NONE INTERVIEW Penang DCM1 Rashid Hasnon feels he can concentrate on his job without the distraction of party work.
Tian Chua's fine issue to go to Federal Court

Tian Chua's fine issue to go to Federal Court

The Gerakan candidate for Batu wants the court to determine whether MP Tian Chua's RM2,000 fine constituted disqualification from contesting in GE13.
'Anjing' and 'binatang' echoes in Parliament

'Anjing' and 'binatang' echoes in Parliament

NONE PARLIAMENT Deputy speaker Ronald Kiandee finds himself hard pressed to get MPs to toe the line as abuses are hurled.
All clear of haze except three 'unhealthy' areas

All clear of haze except three 'unhealthy' areas

NONE UPDATED 9.21AM Air quality has improved significantly as at 7am with most areas registering moderate or good API readings.
Why is identity of ink supplier still top secret?

Why is identity of ink supplier still top secret?

FREE YOURSAY 'What security reasons are the EC and the minister talking about? The GE is over so who are they protecting?'
So EC's ink is finger lickin' good

So EC's ink is finger lickin' good

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘Unbelieveable! Incredible! Not indelible! Edible! Indictable? Irresponsible, undependable EC?'
Kugan's family wins civil suit against gov't

Kugan's family wins civil suit against gov't

a kugan assaulted indian youth murder UPDATED 3.25PM High Court orders respondents to pay RM801,700 in damages to the family and another RM50,000 in costs. [VIDEO]
Two ministers have 'fake' degrees, alleges MP

Two ministers have 'fake' degrees, alleges MP

NONE UPDATED 6PM DAP's Ong Kian Ming claims that the two have degrees from degree mill universities in Preston and Wyoming. [VIDEO]

Business as usual for 300 Jonker Walk traders

Business as usual for 300 Jonker Walk traders

Idris Haron says the issue was deliberately played up for political mileage, and feels reopening of the road will not make it difficult for visitors.