Archive - 1 August 2013

DPM: Gov't will use existing laws to combat crime

DPM: Gov't will use existing laws to combat crime

Putrajaya will not wait for the introduction of a new act and would instead use the existing legal framework to fight major crimes in the country.
Sabah on alert over '2nd Sulu intrusion' talk

Sabah on alert over '2nd Sulu intrusion' talk

The Sabah CM accuses Sulu terrorist of sparking rumours about a second intrusion as part of their psychological warfare.
Sabah RCI to quiz Anwar

Sabah RCI to quiz Anwar

The RCI's investigators will be recording statements from Anwar Ibrahim tomorrow in Kuala Lumpur.
Muhyiddin urges BN components to shape up

Muhyiddin urges BN components to shape up

BN component parties must resolve leadership problems and improve recruitment efforts, among others, to help BN, says Muhyiddin Yassin.
Ringgit selloff appears exaggerated

Ringgit selloff appears exaggerated

ANALYSIS The ringgit firms only briefly before retreating today after PM said government was committed to improving the fiscal position.
Thanks to the dog trainer, a statement is made

Thanks to the dog trainer, a statement is made

'My father's murder not linked to property deal'

'My father's murder not linked to property deal'

Hussain Ahmad Najadi, the Arab Malaysian Bank founder, was not in the property business, says his son Pascal Najadi.
MCA: Not professional to order second review on film

MCA: Not professional to order second review on film

NONE ‘Having a second review on ‘The New Village’ will tarnish the credibility of the Film Censorship Board, says Heng Seai Kie.
Court dismisses petition for Kuala Berang and Hulu Besut

Court dismisses petition for Kuala Berang and Hulu Besut

Judge Mariana Yahya rejected the petitions on grounds that the petitioners failed to comply with Regulation 9 of the Election Petition Rules 1954.
Gov't still studying '1Care' scheme, says Subramaniam

Gov't still studying '1Care' scheme, says Subramaniam

NONE The health minister says the scheme previously dubbed ‘1Care for 1Malaysia’ was being reworked before being introduced again.
RapidKuantan opens new route to Terminal Sentral Kuantan

RapidKuantan opens new route to Terminal Sentral Kuantan

RapidKuantan, the bus service operated by Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd for Kuantan and its surrounding areas, has opened a new route beginning today, plying between Hentian Bandar and the new Terminal Sentral Kuantan.
MCMC to refer to Jakim on controversial Raya video

MCMC to refer to Jakim on controversial Raya video

Ahmad Shabery Cheek says Jakim’s views and advice were needed to decide whether the video had really defiled the sanctity of Islam.
Men to also get protection from domestic abuse

Men to also get protection from domestic abuse

Women's Minister Rohani Abdul Karim says existing laws are seen to lean towards women, even though men also become victims.
PKR botches Baram petition, forced to withdraw

PKR botches Baram petition, forced to withdraw

One missing document was all it took for PKR to fail to have its election petition heard over the Baram parliamentary constituency.
Nearly 150 top students not given courses they chose

Nearly 150 top students not given courses they chose

Despite all As in the STPM and matriculation, they didn't get the courses they wanted at public varsities. Another 18 not offered a place at all.

MCA leader: Dog video irresponsible, provocative

MCA leader: Dog video irresponsible, provocative

It is regrettable that dog trainer Maznah Mohd Yusof's video comes on the heels of similar incidents, says MCA's publicity chief Heng Seai Kie.
MCA chief says EO can't combat crime

MCA chief says EO can't combat crime

NONE Instead of focusing on laws, there should instead be a long-term effort to improve police professionalism, says Chua Soi Lek.
Ulama group backs proposal for syariah to curb crime

Ulama group backs proposal for syariah to curb crime

UPDATED 6.15PM Persatuan Ulama Malaysia throws its weight behind the proposal by a PAS leader to implement Syariah criminal law to curb crime.
Anwar dubs Najib an 'ostrich' over Fitch downgrade

Anwar dubs Najib an 'ostrich' over Fitch downgrade

NONE Anwar Ibrahim asks how long more will the Najib administration pretend that it is managing the country's finances prudently?
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DAP decries being 'subjected to arbitrary dictates' by ROS

DAP decries being 'subjected to arbitrary dictates' by ROS

Its sec-gen Lim Guan Eng says the ROS should explain the grounds of its decision and the relevant provisions under the Societies Act.
Be a gentleman, Soi Lek tells Liow

Be a gentleman, Soi Lek tells Liow

NONE In launching his first broadside against the 'president-in-waiting', the MCA boss tells his deputy Liow Tiong Lai to be patient.
Lynas disappointed by poor earnings from Gebeng plant

Lynas disappointed by poor earnings from Gebeng plant

The Australian News Network reports that Lynas sold only 117 tonnes of the rare earths, far behind its target of 11,000 tonnes for the year.
PKR's Yuneswaran told to make defence over rally

PKR's Yuneswaran told to make defence over rally

NONE Judge Muhammad Jamil Hussin said evidence had been adduced to show that Yuneswaran, 27, was the organiser of the rally.
I will resign if I fail, vows Waytha

I will resign if I fail, vows Waytha

NONE He says he will not remain in his post 'a minute longer' if he feels that Hindraf cannot contribute to solving the community’s woes.
'Leave BN if you don't agree with sedition probe goad'

'Leave BN if you don't agree with sedition probe goad'

DAP says this to MIC, Gerakan and MCA which objected to Umno wanting the parent who exposed the shower room issue to be probed for sedition.
PNB and DBKL passing the buck on tower consultation

PNB and DBKL passing the buck on tower consultation

A proposed meeting between Warisan Merdeka developer PNB Merdeka Ventures and  groups opposing the 118-storey tower has fallen through.
Eight boats razed in fire at jetty in Kuantan

Eight boats razed in fire at jetty in Kuantan

The 7pm incident was believed to have occurred when one of the boats at the jetty caught fire, which spread to seven other boats.
BIMB to pay US$884mil for full control of Bank Islam

BIMB to pay US$884mil for full control of Bank Islam

BIMB, which currently owns 49 percent of Bank Islam, will pay for a 30.5 percent stake from a unit of Dubai Group for US$550 million.
'Heed stark warning gov't finances heading for trouble'

'Heed stark warning gov't finances heading for trouble'

NONE 'Fitch Ratings' revision of M'sia's outlook to negative is due to gov't attempt to hide official debt for a distorted positive picture...'
Penang mulls taking legal action against Hilmi

Penang mulls taking legal action against Hilmi

NONE This is over the deputy health minister’s statement that the state had been ‘uncooperative’ in the probe over alleged racist doctors.
Minister: No delay, Sanjeevan not ready for surgery

Minister: No delay, Sanjeevan not ready for surgery

NONE Surgery is being held back as the problem is not with the bullet, but the damage it caused, says the health minister.
Nalla gets leave to appeal in Anwar defamation suit

Nalla gets leave to appeal in Anwar defamation suit

UPDATED 4.25PM The Federal Court has granted leave for Senator S Nallakaruppan to appeal against the striking-out of his defence against Anwar Ibrahim.
MCA grassroots unveils plan to topple Chua

MCA grassroots unveils plan to topple Chua

NONE UPDATED 3.06PM The dissident group is urging the party's disciplinary board to take action against the MCA chief.
Ministry identifies nine NGOs with 'links to Shiites'

Ministry identifies nine NGOs with 'links to Shiites'

The home minister’s assistant secretary Zamihan Mat Zin is quoted as saying that the nine NGOs get support from certain political leaders.
Dog trainer remanded for a day over Hari Raya video

Dog trainer remanded for a day over Hari Raya video

NONE UPDATED 2.05PM Maznah Mohd Yusof, who has been drawn into controversy over her video, is given a day’s remand. [VIDEO]
Domination by division, dogs and dogma

Domination by division, dogs and dogma

COMMENT This article argues that racial and religious tensions are not pre-existing things, but are purposefully cultivated by those in power.
Enforce polygamy laws effectively

Enforce polygamy laws effectively

Najib: Gov't to address Fitch's concerns in Budget

Najib: Gov't to address Fitch's concerns in Budget

NONE UPDATED 1.25PM But he declines to provide further details on what it will do to address these, including the rise in gov’t debt.
Ex-CM Ali Rustam blames opposition for shootings

Ex-CM Ali Rustam blames opposition for shootings

NONE The former chief minister of Malacca says this is because the opposition had championed the abolition of preventive detention laws.
CM shocked at declining perception of Penang gov't

CM shocked at declining perception of Penang gov't

NONE Guan Eng laments that a study shows state-federal agencies faring poorer, but says federal level performance is a factor.
NGO: Probe 'barking up wrong tree' DPM for sedition

NGO: Probe 'barking up wrong tree' DPM for sedition

Mipas plans to file a police report against Muhyiddin Yassin for suggesting that a non-Muslim was behind the dog trainer video.
Sodomy II appeal to be heard on Sept 17-18

Sodomy II appeal to be heard on Sept 17-18

UPDATED 12.10PM The prosecution's appeal against the acquittal of Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim in the Sodomy II charge will be heard on Sept 17 and 18.
ROS and election judges in a duet of emulation

ROS and election judges in a duet of emulation

COMMENT Judges and ROS appear to play a game of 'anything you can do, I can do better' in rejecting polls petitions and DAP's legality.
Best for Perak mufti to hold his tongue

Best for Perak mufti to hold his tongue

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'The rakyat no longer takes the word of this tainted cleric seriously - remember the near riot he caused in Ipoh?'
Hired killers are having a field day

Hired killers are having a field day

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'There are too many gunmen for hire to carry out assassination jobs for rival businessmen and drug syndicates.'
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Nurul Izzah remains Lembah Pantai MP

Nurul Izzah remains Lembah Pantai MP

NONE UPDATED 11.45AM The Election Court has struck out the petition filed by Lembah Pantai Umno Youth chief Mohamad Sazali Kamilan.
Umno is major source of racism in schools

Umno is major source of racism in schools

umno youth agm FREE YOURSAY 'It just looks like the tip of the iceberg and most of these incidences of racial discrimination in schools go unreported.'
Apology not enough from 'Balik India, China' HM

Apology not enough from 'Balik India, China' HM

school student FREE YOURSAY ‘It's honourable enough for the headmaster to apologise but racism cannot be solved by a mere apology.'
How easily we misjudge the dog trainer

How easily we misjudge the dog trainer

FREE YOURSAY ‘Some people have mistaken her for a Chinese, and some mistake her for a bad Muslim because she loves dogs.'
Police to send woman in Raya dog video to Segamat

Police to send woman in Raya dog video to Segamat

Maznah Mohd Yusof will be sent to Segamat IPD, where the report against her was lodged and where police may apply for remand.
BN must be preferred by urban community, says Najib

BN must be preferred by urban community, says Najib

The PM says to win back the hearts of urban dwellers, major problems like crimes, corruption, traffic and housing prices should be addressed.