Archive - 28 June 2013

Jonker Walk chief: Don't blame Idris over closure

Jonker Walk chief: Don't blame Idris over closure

Gan Boon Leong stresses that MCA was committed in ensuring the night market continues on and will work hard to lobby the CM.
Death sentence for murderer of five-year-old Dirang

Death sentence for murderer of five-year-old Dirang

The High Court today sentenced contract labourer Muidin Maidin, 27, to death for the murder of five-year-old Nurul Nadirah Abdullah or Dirang as she was known.
High drama as both MCA and DAP 'defend' Jonker Walk

High drama as both MCA and DAP 'defend' Jonker Walk

NONE UPDATED 10.55PM Separate groups of DAP and MCA members prepare to cordon off one end of Jonker Street in Malacca.
2013-06-28

2013-06-28

Sabah RCI to continue proceedings on July 1

Sabah RCI to continue proceedings on July 1

The proceedings by the RCI on illegal immigrants in Sabah will continue on July 1 to 5, its secretary, Saripuddin Kasim, says today.
Kugan judgment 'a damning indictment on government'

Kugan judgment 'a damning indictment on government'

This High Court decision shows swift action is needed to address public outrage over custodial deaths, says MIC treasurer-general Jaspal Singh.
Prosecution closes case against Shamsubahrin

Prosecution closes case against Shamsubahrin

Earlier during the proceeding, the prosecution offered amended charges to which Shamsubahrin pleaded not guilty to five of the charges.
I appointed Yen Yen, confirms minister

I appointed Yen Yen, confirms minister

NONE UPDATED 7PM Nazri Abdul Aziz says he appointed the former tourism minister to the MTPB to draw Chinese tourists.
Pakatan backstabbed us, says PSM chief

Pakatan backstabbed us, says PSM chief

UPDATED 10.35PM Party chief Nasir Hashim says relations with Pakatan were a 'mess' during GE13 as everyone scrambled after their own interests.
It is Jonker Walk, not Jonker Drive, Nazri reminds CM

It is Jonker Walk, not Jonker Drive, Nazri reminds CM

UPDATED 6.25PM Even its name is 'Jonker Walk', meaning it is for pedestrians to walk on and not be limited to the sidewalks, says the tourism minister. [VIDEO]
S'pore 'Hello Kitty' fanciers bare claws in quest for toy

S'pore 'Hello Kitty' fanciers bare claws in quest for toy

Residents in this island republic braved hazardous air as they were swept up in a craze for the mouthless Japanese cat that peaked this week.
Perlis fatwa committee bans smoking of shisha

Perlis fatwa committee bans smoking of shisha

The Perlis fatwa committee has banned the smoking and sale of shisha (flavoured tobacco used in the smoking process using a hookah).
Ex-rep begins jail term after losing appeal

Ex-rep begins jail term after losing appeal

Former three-term state assemblyperson M Kuppusamy was sent to prison today to serve a 10-year jail term after he lost his appeal.
Withdrawal of appeal a boost for women's rights

Withdrawal of appeal a boost for women's rights

Mega-tower project set to kick off, groups vow to resist

Mega-tower project set to kick off, groups vow to resist

NONE UPDATED 6.10PM DBKL issues a notice saying the mayor has received a bid for planning permission to amend the layout plan.
Going bonkers over Jonker Walk

Going bonkers over Jonker Walk

The heat is on the Malacca CM.
Man gets four year jail sentence for assaulting national boxer

Man gets four year jail sentence for assaulting national boxer

NONE UPDATED 4.55PM Tunku Nick Tazuddin Izwan Syah Tunku Qadir and two others get four years' jail for injuring Farkhan Mohd Haron.

VT Singham retires after illustrious judicial career

VT Singham retires after illustrious judicial career

Known for his witty comments and spontaneous rulings, Singham, a bachelor, is known as a hard, fair and judicious judge. [VIDEO]
Lone Utusan reporter rallies outside Penang assembly

Lone Utusan reporter rallies outside Penang assembly

NONE ‘Transparency is dead here’ reads Mohd Firdaus Ismail's placard after he was denied entry to the swearing-in ceremony today.
Indonesia building cases against eight firms over haze

Indonesia building cases against eight firms over haze

It has been noted that three of the firms under investigation currently are owned by government-linked companies in Malaysia.

Hung Terengganu assembly unlikely, say politicians

Hung Terengganu assembly unlikely, say politicians

Will a hung state assembly emerge with an upcoming by-election that has the possibility of splitting the 32-seat legislature down the middle?
'In a stalemate, sultan can opt to dissolve assembly'

'In a stalemate, sultan can opt to dissolve assembly'

NONE Law expert Aziz Bari says the sultan can appoint a person who, in his judgment, has the most support in the House.
'Number in intercepted call belonged to cop's son'

'Number in intercepted call belonged to cop's son'

Lahad Datu CID chief ASP Ang Seow Aun, who was the investigating officer, says the number was registered under the name Mohd Esham Hassan.
'Amending FT Islamic law on conversion unconstitutional'

'Amending FT Islamic law on conversion unconstitutional'

NONE UPDATED 3.10PM The Bar president says Bill tabled to relax definition of ‘parent’ in conversion cases is contrary to the constitution.
Bangkok gets set to become Asean capital

Bangkok gets set to become Asean capital

NONE Bangkok governor MR Sukhumbhand Paripatra says BMA welcomes suggestions to help tailor the strategies.
No reconciliation until Perkasa, Utusan apologise

No reconciliation until Perkasa, Utusan apologise

FREE YOURSAY 'As long as Barisan Nasional preaches and practices institutionalised racism, any talk of reconciliation is just hot air.'
Malaysians breathe easy as air quality improves

Malaysians breathe easy as air quality improves

NONE The DOE says that in Nilai, the worst-affected area yesterday, the API had dropped from 113 to a moderate 72 this morning.
Najib, try reconciliation without conditions

Najib, try reconciliation without conditions

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘You cannot have reconciliation without first offering and making good on an offer to correct the wrongs.'
EC to decide on indelible ink use for by-election

EC to decide on indelible ink use for by-election

EC chief Abdul Aziz says possibly a decision will be made next week, on whether the EC would be using indelible ink for the Kuala Besut by-election.
IGP must give full account of all custodial deaths

IGP must give full account of all custodial deaths

NONE Khalid Abu Bakar can only regain public confidence by giving a full account of the custodial deaths of A Kugan and 230 others.
Was DIBS a good idea in the first place?

Was DIBS a good idea in the first place?

On the surface, developer interest-bearing schemes (DIBS) appears well-meaning despite the market side effects. Tiger is sceptical.
Ten myths about the TPPA

Ten myths about the TPPA

NONE Although there are concerns that must be addressed, there seems to be a lot of misconceptions that need to be cleared up.
SEB: Sarawak outage may have originated from Bakun

SEB: Sarawak outage may have originated from Bakun

NONE Its CEO Torstein Dale Sjotveit says system trip led to a total failure of SEB’s system and all its power stations were down.
Pakatan's acceptance of polls results is validly provisional

Pakatan's acceptance of polls results is validly provisional

COMMENT The ruling BN is like a soccer team that had won a cup final through a disputed penalty in the last-minute of injury time.
Enough of 'ah chi, ah choo' over indelible ink

Enough of 'ah chi, ah choo' over indelible ink

FREE YOURSAY ‘Ku Nan, if parliament passed it, then it is law and it is the duty of administrators to abide by and execute the task.'
EC 'backstabbed' by Umno in spite of its loyalty?

EC 'backstabbed' by Umno in spite of its loyalty?

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘Focus on the real issue please, Tengku Adnan. The EC gave a lot of contradictory statements concerning the ink.'
The return of EO? No way, says Suhakam

The return of EO? No way, says Suhakam

NONE Suhakam says present laws are enough to deal with crime and there's no need to reinstate the Emergency Ordinance.
Police chief will have to answer to Kugan

Police chief will have to answer to Kugan

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'He and the officers who caused the death must be made to pay and it should not be from the taxpayers' pockets.'
PSM  to review ties with Pakatan at AGM

PSM to review ties with Pakatan at AGM

NONE Delegates at today's meeting of Parti Sosialis Malaysia will thrash out the party's direction following its mixed results in GE13.