Archive - 14 August 2013

MIC's S Subramaniam says the study undertaken by Merdeka Centre was flawed and aimed at creating a wrong impression to the general public.

The 36-year-old wants police to detain her estranged husband, from whom she is seeking a divorce, as she fears he will act more violently

The incident takes place exactly two months after hawker Lim Chin Aik was killed by a falling lightning arrestor along the same road.

Although nominations for MIC's presidential election is just two weeks away, Dr S Subramaniam says he remains undecided.

Egyptian security forces killed at least 30 people today when they moved in to clear a camp of Cairo protesters demanding the reinstatement of deposed President Mohamed Morsi, his Muslim Brotherhood movement said.

Perak Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir today said that state DAP chairperson Ngeh Koo Ham’s statement on his Twitter page on the rejection of the election petitions by the Election Court was seditious and dangerous.

Former Kedah menteri besar Azizan Abdul Razak was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) after three months of treatment at the Penang Hospital (HPP).

A health official was quoted as saying 13 people, including five policemen, were killed, but the Muslim Brotherhood claims 300 have died.

He says that as the organiser had switched off the air-conditioners, he experienced dehydration and suffered cramps.

UPDATED 10.40PM According to MCA's constitution, the disciplinary panel has no power to act on the president.

Party president G Palanivel is expected to defend his position in the party polls, but is expected to face a challenge from his deputy S Subramaniam.

 

Syed Ali Syed Ahmad, 36, was charged with having broken into Khairy's residence at Bukit Damansara with two others at 6.30pm.

Those found harbouring suspect Kong Swee Kwan can be charged under Section 212 of the Penal Code for concealing a wanted offender.

Had the panel done its job over the past three years, there would be greater interfaith harmony, says PAS Youth deputy chief Dr Raja Ahmad Iskandar.

UPDATED 6.50PM He is being probed over alleged defamatory remarks made against the PM during Suaram’s dinner.

UPDATED 6.38PM He says Chong Chieng Jen’s statement is a ‘serious form of sedition and meant to influence the rakyat into hating BN’.

According to the Ministry of Tourism and Culture website, Nedim has been appointed 'special officer' at the ministry.

Defence Minister AK Antony says crew members inside the Russian-built INS Sindhurakshak had died. He gave no details.

Teresa Kok says that even if doesn't have any state level positions in the party, she is still national vice-chair and can perform other duties.

UPDATED 5.25PM The group, led by the Malay Economic Action Council, wants the cabinet not to agree to the pact before getting alternative views.

The police are acting on reports lodged by the two women, in incidents recorded in Seremban and Bukit Mertajam respectively.

'He's balanced the principles of Umno's struggle and justice for all by creating economic opportunities,' says Salleh Said Keruak.

Consumers Association of Penang president Mohamed Idris says civil society groups have 'grave doubts' that US will accept the 'Red Lines'.

Zulkifli Ali, 49, pleads not guilty to the charge which was read out before Sessions Court registrar Norhidayah Abdul Manaf.

MJMM wants action to be taken against the owner of a Facebook account who is alleged to have insulted Islam and Prophet Muhammad.

'Whenever someone sees or uploads (such videos), they shouldn't distribute it,' says Deputy Communications Minister Jailani Johari.

'Let's not look at simple solutions, but think in the long term,' advises the secretary-general of Persatuan Ulama Malaysia.

PAS leader Mujahid Yusof Rawa thinks that religious issues have been sensationalised to create tension in the country.

‘Detaining suspects without trial does not answer how criminals can obtain guns so easily now,’ says the PAS info chief.

A check by Malaysiakini reveals that the churches in Malaysia do not have a priest by that name on their list.

Mindless munch on Australian polls.

COMMENT If this is a sign of things to come, the next five years will, if Najib lasts that long, see things in the country going from bad to worse.

FREE YOURSAY 'Mugabe managed to bury his strongest challenger Morgan Tsvangirai and his MDC by offering the unity government.'

COMMENT Are those in despair and fantasising about migrating, playing into the hands of Umno-supporting hardliners?

FREE YOURSAY 'The law is applicable to all. I am sure the driver should have learnt by now of the high expectations of his boss...'

The premier may not be trusted again, if he goes back on his 2011 pledge, warns a Penang Gerakan leader.

FREE YOURSAY ‘Nobody will buy a loss-making airline for more than what it's worth. Its routes are no longer an asset and neither...'

ANTIDOTE The time for publicity stunts is over - her duty is to act, not waffle, on information from her officers and stakeholders.

The Tanjong Tokong villagers will call ex-DPM Musa Hitam, Penang CM Lim Guan Eng and ex-CM Koh Tsu Koon as key witnesses.

FREE YOURSAY 'Why turn it into a religious issue? Who uploaded that Johor surau video? Why did they upload the video?'

Saying he doesn't want want non-Muslims to fear Islam, one scholar urges an interfaith dialogue on such issues.

FREE YOURSAY 'All religions teach their believers to forgive and not seek retribution. Let's move on. Let's learn from this and be better human beings.'

The long-serving Sarawak CM will step down of his own accord ‘and only his health can make him go', notes an academic.