Archive - 17 July 2013

His former aide in his defence team, Yuktes Vijay, says he wants to prove the opposition is willing to go to any length to subvert the judicial system.

Joseph Kurup, the minister responsible for unity and national integration wants the issue set aside for the sake of national unity.

Muhyiddin Yassin expressed concern that if such mockery is unchecked, it will become a trend which Muslims ‘will not tolerate anymore’.

KUALA BESUT MB Ahmad Said reveals that the land was given to a state assemblyperson from PAS when the party ruled Terengganu.

KUALA BESUT ‘This is politics. What we get, we use. It would be silly if we don't use this opportunity to gain some sympathy,’ says the Terengganu MB.

PARLIAMENT Replying to Dr Lee Boon Chye (PKR-Gopeng), the gov’t says that the extension was granted as Genting Sanyen won a competitive bid.

PARLIAMENT ‘This (biometric) suggestion is the best, we will ensure that the matter is discussed, says Minister Shahidan Kassim.

The Pandan MP says that Minister Shahidan Kassim gave differing answers on the contents of the indelible ink used in the May 5 general election.

Najib Abdul Razak says that feedback will be obtained from the police, AG and other concerned parties like Suhakam and Bar Council.

'They informed us that they will surrender at Bukit Aman but we have been unable to reach them so far,' says Ku Chin Wah.

The recent fuel price hike has reduced the purchasing power of Indonesian workers by up to 30 percent, Indonesian Labour Union Confederation (KSPI) president Said Iqbal said.

The president replaces Samy Vellu's son in MIC's committee and this is bound to escalate tension in the run up to the polls.

UPDATED 6PM The victim had 'Saya hina Islam' scrawled on his torso by his abductors, but insists he did no such thing.

This is the number of people helped by Penang’s Stateless People Programme which was formed in February, says DCM II P Ramasamy.

UPDATED 5.10PM He has received a summons to be present at the KL Magistrate’s Court on July 24 to be charged with contravening the PAA.

Judge Zanol Rashid Hussain found Hasli Yaakob, 35, of Teluk Bahang, guilty of raping the then 15-year-old girl at a house in Teluk Bahang in 2011.

SESB senior GM (asset management) Ahmad Fuad Md Kasim said power was disrupted at 9.42am and was only restored in stages from 11.45am.

The Kota Kinabalu High Court orders detective corporal Hassan Ali Basari to enter his defence with regard to the intrusion by the Sulu foces.

UPDATED 4.20PM SABAH RCI Shafee Yusof was 'adopted' by his father’s friend, allowing him to obtain a birth cert and MyKad.

This is the largest number of individuals brought to court so far this year for this offence, the Ministry of Manpower says in a statement.

UPDATED 5.10PM The suit against seven Election Commission members is also similar to cases around the C'wealth, notes PKR’s R Sivarasa. [VIDEO]

Tan Jo Hann claims that the Home Ministry is harassing the human rights organisation Komas over the screening of the movie.

Karpal Singh, accompanied by DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang, lodges the report at about noon at the Tun HS Lee police station in Kuala Lumpur.

DAY 6 KUALA BESUT Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they take place in the run-up to the polls.

DCM II P Ramasamy reveals that so far five qualified non-bumiputra top-scorers from Penang have failed to make it to local public varsities.

UPDATED 2.25PM Among them is to deal with issues concerning insults or disloyalty to the Malay rulers, says PM.

UPDATED 4.25PM KUALA BESUT MB admits that land plots were given to the four and it was done in a proper manner.

UPDATED 1.30PM Marino must retract his statements on the ‘Allah’ issue and must promise never to repeat them, says Jati.

A Malaysian becomes the first convicted murderer to escape the death penalty since the Penal Code and Misuse of Drugs Act were amended.

UPDATED 3.52PM Chew Ba, says he arrived at the Batu Gajah Hospital to identify his son Siang Giap and found ‘marks’ on the body. [VIDEO]

UPDATED 4.05PM SABAH RCI This would help identify Sabah natives and ensure the preservation of their rights, argues Jeffrey Kitingan.

‘We are not pushing for a law that provides detention without trial but we want the penalties to be as heavy,’ says the home minister.

UPDATED 4.03PM SABAH RCI Sabah was turned into a Muslim-majority state to facilitate Umno's entry, claims Jeffrey Kitingan.

UPDATED 3.35PM The formula, says Nga, includes allowing straight-A student automatic admission into his or her chosen course.

UPDATED 3.45PM Taiping MP Nga Kor Ming says Zahid’s reason as to why the IPCMC cannot be implemented was ‘misleading’.

UPDATED 2.36PM PARLIAMENT PM Dept says this is for trips by Najib and his entourage from March 2008 to May 2013. [VIDEO]

'Rela will be given suitable equipment in line with its duties, while its uniforms will be changed to camouflage fatigues,' says Ahmad Zahid.

Perkasa president Ibrahim Ali wants Alvin Tan and Vivian Lee to be hauled to court, saying the duo should not be let off the hook.

Daring to think for ourselves.

Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Perak felt the tremors of a quake which hit Indonesia today, the Meteorological Dept reported.

COMMENT Instead of doing all it can to address the possibility of multiple voting, the EC has taken the matter lightly.

FREE YOURSAY 'Respect and sensitivity are owed to all and not just to members of a particular faith. So all students should learn about all civilisations.'

COMMENT One of the greatest blessings that Malaysia has enjoyed as a nation is civilian supremacy and control over our military.

KINIBIZ The Iskandar commuter rail project was fairly awarded, claims Masteel in response to allegations that the tender process was shady.

'It is yet another attempt to penetrate the market of weak countries so that they can control everything,' says Mahathir.

FREE YOURSAY 'I guess we have to stop appealing to PM Najib Razak or any Umno leaders for sanity and moderation.'

COMMENT The authorities did not even squeak when Zulkifli Noordin degraded the Hindu religion or when Ridhuan Tee Abdullah derided Thaipusam.

FREE YOURSAY 'It will be double standards when people like ex-judge Mohd Noor or Perkasa can get away with hate speech.'

FREE YOURSAY ‘Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail, what is good for the goose should be good for the gander, don't you agree?'