Archive - 26 August 2013

They are arrested nationwide under the operation by Narcotics CID of Bukit Aman, pver three days from last Friday.

The DPM wants the Urban Development Authority to reaffirm its original role of helping bumiputera entrepreneurs in urban areas.  

Former Wanita Umno chief Rafidah Aziz will not be defending her post as an Umno supreme council member in the party election, scheduled in October.

Utusan Melayu (M) Bhd returned to the black with a pre-tax profit of RM3.3 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013 against a pre-tax loss of RM2.4 million recorded in the corresponding quarter in 2012.

The parent was identified by the headmaster in an identification parade at the police station this afternoon, but is released on bail.

The Selangor menteri besar believes that some things about Merdeka is not clear enough and thus it warrants a review.

The Ampang magistrate’s court has set Sept 11 for mention of a case involving actor Khaeryll Benjamin Ibrahim, better known as Benjy, and five friends for possession of drugs.

'We already have the list of triads categorised as illegal organisations and the crimes committed,' says Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

UPDATED 7.55PM The written judgment states why the Court of Appeal saw it unsafe to accept evidence from those who searched Sirul's house. [VIDEO]

MCA's Heng Seai Kie says it is disappointing that race is still the main consideration for the Umno-owned daily, ahead of national interest.

Maijol Mahap says he made this discovery when he had the opportunity to see copies of the respondents’ bundle of documents.

Raja Nazrin says the complexities in tackling religious issues needed to be understood and discussed amicably based on knowledge.

Although Pakatan received more votes in Penang, CM Lim Guan Eng notes it didn't do very well in the Malay-majority area of Balik Pulau.

It is better for NFC chairperson Mohamad Salleh to put time into defending himself on his charges, says the Ampang MP.

'This is easily the biggest bet ever placed on Australian politics,' Internet betting agency Sportsbet’s Ben Hawes says today.

KINIBIZ Another get-rich idea. The tricky part is to get the RM160mil per year of one Lim Kok Thay of Genting fame into the equation.

UPDATED 4.20PM This is despite his insistence Bukit Aman handles the case, fearing NS cops' involvement in the attack.

Nik Nazmi’s counsel Eric Paulsen informs the court that an application had been filed to strike out the charge faced by his client.

Christian Federation of Malaysia makes the call as nation celebrates its 56th Merdeka Day, urging all citizens to strive for harmony.

Spad chairperson Syed Hamid Albar says the commission was waiting for the investigation report from various agencies.

The majority of movie-goers interviewed by Malaysiakini say that enforcement of the National Anthem Act is unnecessary.

There is 'no evidence' from the 1,567 investigation papers submitted that violent crimes are being committed by former detainees.

Wong Tack, who ‘unofficially’ spoke to Ambiga, says the rally must be held while the public were still in high spirits. [VIDEO]

Mohamad Ezam, 46, who hails from Klang, Selangor, was first sworn in as a senator on May 3, 2010. He is a former chief of PKR Youth.

BN secretary-general Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor says it was no use for the numerous parties to compete with each other.

Prior compulsory testing of female trainees is required for their own safety because the programme is ‘very physical’.

UPDATED 2.50PM Salleh says he now has time to ‘clarify the issues’ and not because he wishes to help his wife. [VIDEO]

He says Umno’s strategy must change, or it'll be the end of his political career if it does worse in Selangor next time.

UPDATED 4.36PM Rafizi and Zuraida are alleged to have 'alarmed the gov’t and business communities' with their remarks on the firm. [VIDEO]

Minister in the PM’s Dept Nancy Shukri says the gov't will not set aside the right to defend oneself even if it involved criminals.

KINIBIZ FZ Sdn Bhd is understood to have secured a conditional licence, enabling it to publish a daily free newspaper, sources say. [VIDEO]

One of them, Ahmad Shabery Cheek, says the daily was a voice for the people, particularly among the Malay community

UPDATED 1.38PM Reason: Some policies are ‘political’, says Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Malaysia.

UPDATED 1PM He warns that trade will not be free under the TPPA as the US is trying to access the resources of smaller countries. [VIDEO]

UPDATED 1.10PM The ex-PM, who has read all 29 chapters of the agreement, also ‘indirectly’ tells the gov't not to sign it.

UPDATED 2.42PM ACCCIM chief Lim Kok Cheong says it will expose local traders to greater global competition, for which they may not be ready.

UPDATED 2.05PM Investors and customers are too afraid to commit to investments, a business group tells the gov't, and urging it to take action.

UDPATED 1.14PM He asks if the shooting of the five youths would solve the serious problem of gangsterism in the country.

The impact of speaking out.

FREE VOXPOP 'The proportional system is not BN-friendly. EC won't put it in place as the better informed voters will herald in a quicker end to BN rule.'

People think the percentage of such news is only a small part of the whole they want to read, says the Bernama editorial adviser.

FREE YOURSAY 'Waytha, your Umno boss doesn't want you to say anything against his actions. You chose to be their mandore...'

FREE VOXPOP 'So if the majority of the criminals are Indians, then it simply means the majority of the Indians are impoverished.'