Archive - 13 October 2013

MB Khalid responds to Anwar's criticism

MB Khalid responds to Anwar's criticism

Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim says it is normal to receive criticism and that Anwar Ibrahim was merely giving encouragement.
IGP: Nationality nor colour matters in crime fighting

IGP: Nationality nor colour matters in crime fighting

NONE IGP Khalid Abu Bakar responds to criticism from Jakarta press that the Malaysian police are 'trigger-happy cowards'.
TPPA may result in deluge of GM food

TPPA may result in deluge of GM food

NONE Speculation that the TPPA will impose a GMO-labling ban should be a major concern for Malaysia's farmers and consumers.
UM denies hosting pre-polls 'brainwashing' event

UM denies hosting pre-polls 'brainwashing' event

NONE UM's VC for student affairs denies claims that the university hosted a 'brainwashing' event for 43 candidates.
Day of flying mikes, missing ballots, confused voters

Day of flying mikes, missing ballots, confused voters

sinar harian 131013 It wasn't all smooth sailing at Umno party elections with quite a number of incidents and issues peppering the process.

Gerakan riled up at Soi Lek's double low blow

Gerakan riled up at Soi Lek's double low blow

NONE Gerakan presses for a proper apology after being mocked by MCA president Dr Chua Soi Lek twice.
'Coalition of NGOs to UN biggest threat to M'sia'

'Coalition of NGOs to UN biggest threat to M'sia'

Utusan says Comango's involvement in the UN's Universal Periodic Review process is the 'biggest threat to the country's sovereignty'.
Boo skips meeting with DAP leaders

Boo skips meeting with DAP leaders

NONE Dr Boo Cheng Hau claims he had a headache, but those who attended the meeting noted he attended two functions last night.
Be tough on principles, not on knuckles

Be tough on principles, not on knuckles

NONE It's about time the PM takes time off from his Umno polls to remind his people they have a country to run, professionally.
Zuraida: Is Umno Wanita okaying more scandals?

Zuraida: Is Umno Wanita okaying more scandals?

PKR Wanita questions Wanita Umno on the signal they are sending by re-electing Sharizat, whose husband is being charged for CBT, as its chief.
Show record, not racism, MCA tells Mukhriz

Show record, not racism, MCA tells Mukhriz

Win in the coming Umno elections based on your accomplishments, not by playing the race card, it tells the aspiring vice-president.
Guan Eng: Why refuse RM10mil for free bus rides?

Guan Eng: Why refuse RM10mil for free bus rides?

The Penang CM says this was offered to Prasarana to help increase public transport use in Penang, and finds its refusal irrational and irresponsible.
Chang hits back: Listen to Michael Jackson, Chua

Chang hits back: Listen to Michael Jackson, Chua

UPDATED 2.44PM As the continuing verbal volleys see no end, Soi Lek gets told off to look at the 'man in the mirror', perhaps to 'change his ways'.
Double confirmation corruption rampant in M'sia

Double confirmation corruption rampant in M'sia

MP SPEAKS Ernst & Young's survey of business executives that showed M'sia is highly corrupted, is backed by the  Auditor-General's Report 2012.
Chua's all-out censure bid to arrest Liow's ascent

Chua's all-out censure bid to arrest Liow's ascent

NONE In the coming EGM, the MCA chief is out to destroy his deputy's credibility and erode his support when Liow vies for presidency.

Chua to Gerakan: Sorry, but I'm right

Chua to Gerakan: Sorry, but I'm right

NONE The MCA chief asserts his statement that Liow taking over the party will make it another Gerakan is unfortunate, but true.
IGP better off to 'shootout' in debate on crime

IGP better off to 'shootout' in debate on crime

FREE YOURSAY 'I would suggest that the IGP invite N Surendran to a 'shootout' by way of a public forum. If he has the guts, hold a public debate.'
Difference between Zaid and Zahid on rule of law

Difference between Zaid and Zahid on rule of law

your say, YoursayFREE YOURSAY 'Please don't allow evil to overwhelm our conscience and our way of life. Once lost, it is difficult to recover.'
Shahrizat hopes her comeback will inspire women

Shahrizat hopes her comeback will inspire women

NONE'I want them to think of Kak Ijat. I want to be that role model,' says Shahrizat Abdul Jalil on her comeback from the NFC saga.
Khairy: The progressives have triumphed

Khairy: The progressives have triumphed

video icon smallUPDATED 9.49AM The final tally shows a landslide, and he believes progressive elements in the wing have succeeded.
In victory, Shahrizat now immune to NFC saga

In victory, Shahrizat now immune to NFC saga

ANALYSIS There's a new 'Iron Lady' in town and it's going to take her opponents more than just the 'cows condos' jibe to take her on.