Archive - 30 July 2013

Former detainee killed in shootout with police in Kepong

Former detainee killed in shootout with police in Kepong

He fired thrice at a police team when asked to produce his identification document early this morning. Police shot back and he died later in hospital.
Khairy undecided on defending Umno Youth chief post

Khairy undecided on defending Umno Youth chief post

'I don't know whether there is a candidate for the Umno Youth top post and I don't know whether I want to contest or not,' he says.
Police to increase intelligence capability to combat crime

Police to increase intelligence capability to combat crime

IGP Khalid Abu Bakar says the police will work on increasing its intelligence capability, especially on firearm-related crimes.
Fitch cuts M'sia outlook on worsening reform prospects

Fitch cuts M'sia outlook on worsening reform prospects

The ratings agency cuts its outlook on Malaysia's sovereign debt to negative, citing gloomier prospects for reforms to tackle rising debt burden.
Election petitions for Pulai, Tebrau and Puteri Wangsa fail

Election petitions for Pulai, Tebrau and Puteri Wangsa fail

The Election Court in Johor Baharu said the petitioners failed to comply with regulations on the filing of the petitions.
Bank founder likely slain due to deal gone sour

Bank founder likely slain due to deal gone sour

'We believe the shooting was done by a hired killer. The police will call seven witnesses to record their statements,' says CPO Mohmad Salleh.
Two claim trial to robbing and causing hurt to doctor

Two claim trial to robbing and causing hurt to doctor

Two men pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court in Petaling Jaya today to a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt on a doctor in a robbery two weeks ago.
Three PAS election petitions in Perak dismissed

Three PAS election petitions in Perak dismissed

NONE Election Court in Ipoh dismisses petitions for the Manong, Pasir Panjang and Lubok Merbau state seats which were filed by PAS.
2013-07-30

2013-07-30

Rohani to 'revisit' Penan claims, slams M'kini

Rohani to 'revisit' Penan claims, slams M'kini

NONE The women's minister denies stating that 'most' recommendations by a taskforce on sexual assault were implemented.

Kua: May 13 film delay is government's own doing

Kua: May 13 film delay is government's own doing

NONE The Suaram adviser says its delay in screening was due to the GE13 and questioned the need for a second review of 'The New Village'.

MAICCI backs traders' plan to ban international fairs

MAICCI backs traders' plan to ban international fairs

Since local traders are being affected by these fairs, the chambers has brought the matter to the prime minister's attention.
Amendment for conversion 'destroys' constitution

Amendment for conversion 'destroys' constitution

NONE A group says Perak mufti Harussani Zakaria's proposal to exclude Muslims from several articles goes against the constitution.

Witness says he never contacted Khir over 'azan' issue

Witness says he never contacted Khir over 'azan' issue

A former secretary of the Kota Damansara Mosque committee told the High Court in Kuala Lumpur that he never contacted Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo to verify the issue on the ‘azan’ (call for prayer by muezzin) ban published in the Utusan Malaysia newspaper five years ago.
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'NKRA hasn't halted perception of rising crime'

'NKRA hasn't halted perception of rising crime'

Lim Kit Siang Lim says he believes Malaysia’s crime situation would not have deteriorated to the present depths if the IPCMC were formed. 
PM: Cops will get 'whatever needed' to fight crime

PM: Cops will get 'whatever needed' to fight crime

'We are prepared to consider the request of the police as long as there is a guarantee to safeguard against abuse of power,' says Najib Razak.
Soi Lek: Teach teachers about Malaysian Civilisation

Soi Lek: Teach teachers about Malaysian Civilisation

The MCA president wants the ministry to review the module used in teachers' training colleges to curb racism in schools.
Sanjeevan's condition improving, says father

Sanjeevan's condition improving, says father

NONE Although slightly better than yesterday, he is not yet stable enough to undergo critical surgery to remove the bullet.
Missing diamond from temple recovered

Missing diamond from temple recovered

Southwest police chief Supt Ismail Idris says the 200-year-old diamond was found concealed under a pile of shattered glass.
Election Court strikes out petition for Lubok Merbau

Election Court strikes out petition for Lubok Merbau

Siti Salmah Jusak of Barisan Nasional won the Lubok Merbau seat with a majority of 53 votes against PAS’ Mohd Zainudin Mohd Yusof.
'Najib's associate pushed Jasbir out of Scorpene deal'

'Najib's associate pushed Jasbir out of Scorpene deal'

NONE UPDATED 4.40PM Suaram urges Jasbir Singh Chahl to 'go all the way' to reveal details and why he was ousted from negotiations.
DAP to hold emergency meeting over 'invalidation'

DAP to hold emergency meeting over 'invalidation'

The party’s sec-gen, Lim Guan Eng, urges all members and supporters to remain calm while the party deals with the latest development.
Panel to oversee non-Islamic houses of worship

Panel to oversee non-Islamic houses of worship

The advisory body will investigate action to vacate sites of houses of worship by authorities, by taking into account religious sensitivities.
Education Ministry to probe 'balik China, India' claim

Education Ministry to probe 'balik China, India' claim

NONE Deputy Minister P Kamalanathan says a probe will be launched and action taken against the principal if she is found guilty.
Sarawak PKR sees 'rings' behind diesel shortage

Sarawak PKR sees 'rings' behind diesel shortage

Its head Baru Bian feels that some in authority are working with syndicates to re-sell subsidised diesel for additional profit.
50th day in tent, flat residents caught in red tape

50th day in tent, flat residents caught in red tape

The state and federal governments are waiting for a letter of undertaking from the other before helping Permata Dengkil residents.
Ringgit hits three-year low on outflows

Ringgit hits three-year low on outflows

Pushing down the ringgit were concerns on outflows, as RM9.2 billion (US$2.9 billion) worth of government bonds are due tomorrow.
Publicity will only help Shiite spread, warns PAS veep

Publicity will only help Shiite spread, warns PAS veep

Mahfuz Omar says government crackdown and extensive media reporting will only make youth more curious about the banned teachings.
Petronas delays US$19bil Rapid project to 2018

Petronas delays US$19bil Rapid project to 2018

NONE Petronas has put back the project from 2016 to early 2017 and revised the final decision to the first quarter of 2014.
Penang MIC head denies boycott of Subra event

Penang MIC head denies boycott of Subra event

S Karuppannan says he had informed party deputy head S Subramaniam that he would not be able to attend the dinner.
Bentong's Rambo charged with murder of teen

Bentong's Rambo charged with murder of teen

The accused, Rabidin Satir, 42, was charged with murdering Annie Kok Yin Cheng, 17, at Lot 4168 Kampung Ketari Bentong, Bentong.
Muhyiddin fears trend of racial polarisation

Muhyiddin fears trend of racial polarisation

The deputy prime minister raises concern that racial polarisation has turned the government’s well-meaning efforts into racial issues.
ROS invalidates DAP CEC, but no letter yet

ROS invalidates DAP CEC, but no letter yet

DAP is upset that, before it is notified, Zahid Hamidi has announced the ROS decision to invalidate the CEC election.
Cops zeroing in on gun-smuggling rings

Cops zeroing in on gun-smuggling rings

IGP Khalid Abu Bakar says police were already closing in on a ring which smuggled guns from neighbouring countries, including via Sungai Golok.
Perkasa: Ban 'The New Village' if it promotes CPM

Perkasa: Ban 'The New Village' if it promotes CPM

Selangor Perkasa chief Abu Bakar Yahya says any effort to portray the CPM as freedom fighters is an attempt to distort historical facts.
S'gor Umno: Probe canteen whistleblower for sedition

S'gor Umno: Probe canteen whistleblower for sedition

NONE UPDATED 3.37PM Selangor Umno also urges the education department not to take action against the principal of the school.
Gerakan urges swift action in 'balik India, China' case

Gerakan urges swift action in 'balik India, China' case

Party vice-president A Kohilan Pillay says if it is true that the school principal uttered those words, then she should be sacked.
'Ban Muslim men's entry into bodybuilding, too'

'Ban Muslim men's entry into bodybuilding, too'

NONE PAS Youth says bodybuilding is akin to pageants, whereas Islam requires they cover their aurat. [VIDEO]
Suaram is liable for sedition, says Zahid

Suaram is liable for sedition, says Zahid

‘Police can take action as such claims have affected the image of our leader and also the country,’ the home minister is quoted as saying.
'Malaysia turning into the Wild West'

'Malaysia turning into the Wild West'

Mipas expresses concern that the notion of Malaysia being a safe place is being riddled with bullet holes and calls for urgent action.
Gerakan: EAIC should probe rogue cops claim

Gerakan: EAIC should probe rogue cops claim

Acting president Chang Ko Yuan also calls for tighter gun control laws following a string of execution-style shootings in recent days.
Fight crime, not BN's rivals, DAP tells cops

Fight crime, not BN's rivals, DAP tells cops

NONE The police force should give up its unhealthy obsession with the BN’s political opponents, notes DAP sec-gen Lim Guan Eng.
Sighting of Syawal moon on Aug 7

Sighting of Syawal moon on Aug 7

The conference of rulers has also agreed that the determining of the date of Aidilfitri would be based on ‘rukyah’ and ‘hisab’.
Another Citizen Ranger report

Another Citizen Ranger report

Progress, or lack thereof, in Kg Tunku.
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Ex-GLC men nabbed in abuse of power probe

Ex-GLC men nabbed in abuse of power probe

NONE The trio in the NFC-style case held the positions of director, chief operating officer and chief executive officer of the GLC subsidiary.
Helloooo Brazil, here comes Tiger

Helloooo Brazil, here comes Tiger

NONE KINIBIZ Tiger has been a pretty busy cat lately, with aspirations of becoming a corporate magnate or at least the CEO of a GLC.
Fourth suspect charged with Dhamendran's murder

Fourth suspect charged with Dhamendran's murder

NONE UPDATED 12.55PM Hare Krishnan is charged less than 24 hours after surrendering at the Dang Wangi police HQ. [VIDEO]
Kula fails in bid to question cabinet appointments

Kula fails in bid to question cabinet appointments

NONE UPDATED 1.45PM ‘I agree with the submission that the appointment has to take place before the oath is sworn,’ rules the judge.
Father proud of son's struggle for reforms

Father proud of son's struggle for reforms

NONE Adam Adli's father beams with pride knowing that his son is struggling for a better Malaysia and is not daunted by the repercussions.
Only those who are corrupt fear Internet freedom

Only those who are corrupt fear Internet freedom

NONE FREE VOXPOP ‘They want their wrongdoings to be hidden. Our leaders are trying to protect themselves by restricting freedom.'
Account of 'middleman' in Scorpene deal questionable

Account of 'middleman' in Scorpene deal questionable

COMMENT Jasbir Singh Chahl has not answered many questions surrounding the arms deal and murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu.
Sorry is the hardest word in school canteen row

Sorry is the hardest word in school canteen row

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Seri Pristana headmaster Mohamad Nasir, we are not saints, to admit one's mistake is an honourable act.'
Wanted: Liberalism towards the arts

Wanted: Liberalism towards the arts

COMMENT Flaps over such works as ‘The New Village' are much ado about things that ought to be left to the judgment of Joe Public.
What's in a name? Communist is communist

What's in a name? Communist is communist

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Whether CPM or CPC, it's all the same.'
Health minister says Penang docs not racist

Health minister says Penang docs not racist

NONE No element of racism was detected in the Health Ministry preliminary probe into complaints of ‘racist' doctors, says Subra.
Vatican envoy makes first public address since Allah row

Vatican envoy makes first public address since Allah row

NONE Archbishop Joseph Marino breaks silence on Allah controversy with homily on the essence of dialogue between religions.
Dad: I didn't expect they'd try to kill Sanjeevan

Dad: I didn't expect they'd try to kill Sanjeevan

'I expected maybe some people would want to hit out at him, but I didn't think that they would be so daring as to shoot my son.'