Archive - 17 August 2013

Kelana Jaya line LRT crane wrecks car

Kelana Jaya line LRT crane wrecks car

A car parked by the side of a road in Subang Jaya was crushed by a crane from the LRT tracks construction site today. 
TGV cinemas prepared to play Negaraku

TGV cinemas prepared to play Negaraku

TGV Cinemas Sdn Bhd is prepared to play the Negaraku before movie screenings at its nationwide chain of cinemas.
Move to tag offenders with electronic monitoring devices

Move to tag offenders with electronic monitoring devices

NONE The AG's office and police are in discussions to expand the EMD to those convicted under the Prevention of Crime Act.
Umno vet: MBs, CMs should not vie for VP posts

Umno vet: MBs, CMs should not vie for VP posts

NONE Umno Veterans Club secretary Mustapha Yaakub says they should also not contest for Supreme Council seats too.
SUPP Youth lodges police report against Chong

SUPP Youth lodges police report against Chong

Chong was quoted as saying that the BN government deliberately allowed a spike in criminal activities to create a situation conducive to introduce preventive laws.
4,000 rally against violence in Egypt

4,000 rally against violence in Egypt

They urge that ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi be reinstated as president because he was democratically elected into power. [VIDEO]
Sex on the menu of restaurants in industrial areas

Sex on the menu of restaurants in industrial areas

Some restaurants are serving more than just sizzling hot, delectable dishes to whet the appetite of patrons.
Dr M hopes new Proton hatch will change perception

Dr M hopes new Proton hatch will change perception

proton suprima s thumb The launch of Proton Suprima S will hopefully change the public perception that Proton produces sub-standard cars.
Ku Nan: Sentul fire victims not forced out

Ku Nan: Sentul fire victims not forced out

NONE The fire victims in Kampung Chubadak, Sentul had to vacate the centre as it had been booked much earlier for a wedding reception.
Zahid says SUPP not spared, but keeps mum  on Umno

Zahid says SUPP not spared, but keeps mum on Umno

In answer to a question, he asked: 'How do you know there's no action against SUPP? (Taking action) One by one.'
Ministers can use family members as aides, says PM

Ministers can use family members as aides, says PM

The prime minister says they could do so as long as government funds were not used and they did not interfere in ministerial matters.
'Muslim disunity encourages others to challenge Islam'

'Muslim disunity encourages others to challenge Islam'

Disunity among Muslims in this country has encouraged others to challenge the position of Islam with the aim of destroying the religion.
Friday sermon says 'Allah' owned by Muslims

Friday sermon says 'Allah' owned by Muslims

islamic law Allowing non-Muslims to use the word ‘Allah' would amount to ceding the rights and sovereignty of Muslims, says Jais.
Attempt at stirring up yet another political storm fails

Attempt at stirring up yet another political storm fails

NONE It was Anwar Ibrahim, not the PM, who had initiated the talks for a unity government, according to Utusan Malaysia.
Muslim Brotherhood calls rallies after day of bloodshed

Muslim Brotherhood calls rallies after day of bloodshed

Violence erupted across Egypt after the Brotherhood, which has deep roots in the provinces, called for a 'Day of Rage' yesterday.
Najib 'indulging in lies' to destroy us, says DAP

Najib 'indulging in lies' to destroy us, says DAP

UPDATED 3.06PM The PM is legitimising the 'lies spread by Umno agents' about DAP's CEC election, say Anthony Loke and Guan Eng.
Group hails Malaysia's refusal to be bound by TPPA timeline

Group hails Malaysia's refusal to be bound by TPPA timeline

sabah tppa protest kota kinabalu Bantah TPPA lauds the government's assurance that the TPPA will only be signed on terms that are most favourable to the country.
80,000 people throng PM's open house in Pekan

80,000 people throng PM's open house in Pekan

About 80,000 guests attended the Aidilfitri open house held by Prime Minister Najib Razak at Taman Tasik Sultan Abu Bakar in Pekan today.
Crime rate in Penang rises 4.7pct from Jan to Aug

Crime rate in Penang rises 4.7pct from Jan to Aug

NONE The Penang CPO says the rise did not involve all categories although unarmed robbery and theft showed a significant increase.
Gov't pulls plug on 'Buddhist surau' owner's PR

Gov't pulls plug on 'Buddhist surau' owner's PR

NONE UPDATED 2.35PM The home minister reminds the Singaporean resort owner that permanent residency is not a right.
Which part of DAP's explanations did KJ not get?

Which part of DAP's explanations did KJ not get?

NONE COMMENT As an 'evidence-based' minister, KJ should demand ROS policy decisions be based on facts instead of vicious slander.
Flaws dog new RM14.2mil pedestrian bridge

Flaws dog new RM14.2mil pedestrian bridge

UPDATED2.55PM Despite being just over a week old, the lights have broken down and lifts never worked, says DAP MPs Lim Lip Eng and Fong Kui Lun.
Political espionage soars to new heights

Political espionage soars to new heights

FREE VOXPOP ‘Wee, are you sure you want to blame your enemies in MCA for this? Shouldn't you blame DAP or other opposition parties?'
Nedim's case part of jobs for the boys

Nedim's case part of jobs for the boys

FREE YOURSAY ‘Of course, Najib will allow it. It's leadership by example. After all, his own wife has set a precedent already.'
MM turning into a villain from Dr No

MM turning into a villain from Dr No

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Mahathir, we shall not let you take away our sacred civil liberties because BN and police cannot do their job.'
The twisted logic of Dr Mahathir

The twisted logic of Dr Mahathir

FREE YOURSAY 'Mahathir is right on one thing - until a crime is committed, you can't do anything to prevent it. Therefore, why do you need EO?'
Fresh polls a painful and difficult decision, explains Lim

Fresh polls a painful and difficult decision, explains Lim

dap congress polling delegates thumb 'It was something that we agonised over as we had not done anything wrong. This is very hard (for us) to stomach and swallow.'
Re-election most likely based on 'old' DAP delegates list

Re-election most likely based on 'old' DAP delegates list

lim guan eng interview 160813 thumbnail UPDATED 2.54PM DAP sec-gen Lim Guan Eng however declines to confirm whether the same candidates will be contesting.