Archive - 5 November 2013

'BN machinery in Sg Limau must not feel disappointed'

'BN machinery in Sg Limau must not feel disappointed'

BN must not regret losing the Sungai Limau by-election, since the majority obtained by the opposition was reduced, says DPM Muhyiddin Yassin.
Sothinathan sets sights on MIC VP post

Sothinathan sets sights on MIC VP post

MIC central working committee member S Sothinathan says he has the required experience to bring the party back to its glory days.
Dispute over Razali's victory in Muar Umno polls

Dispute over Razali's victory in Muar Umno polls

NONENot able to attract media attention on home ground, a team of Muar Umno division members came to KL to tell their tale.
India blasts off in race to Mars with low-cost mission

India blasts off in race to Mars with low-cost mission

The Mars Orbiter Mission blasts off from the south-eastern coast with the satellite scheduled to start orbiting Mars by September.
Indian mastermind held over sale of fake job passes

Indian mastermind held over sale of fake job passes

Immigration Department reveals the syndicate was operating for almost a year, says 6P Integrated Ops coordinating chief Masri Adul.
Fishermen 'grounded' due to net ruling

Fishermen 'grounded' due to net ruling

Members of 12 fishermen's associations affected by the new 38mm mesh net ruling want the authorities to hear them out.
Mat Sabu's hopes of staying PAS deputy chief brighten

Mat Sabu's hopes of staying PAS deputy chief brighten

NONEHe has several possible challengers but things seem to be working out in his favour in what appears to be a heated contest.
'End race, religion-based political parties, associations'

'End race, religion-based political parties, associations'

NONEDAP chairperson Karpal Singh says the time has come to deregister such bodies, including PAS, if the goal is a united country.

DAP queries Johor dam works before DEIA approval

DAP queries Johor dam works before DEIA approval

NONEThe Mengkibol state rep queries if the state was in a rush to cash in on timber by skipping the DEIA report evaluation.
Pistol found in toilet at Shah Alam Stadium

Pistol found in toilet at Shah Alam Stadium

Police find a pistol in a toilet at the Shah Alam Stadium on Sunday night, during the Malaysia Cup final between Pahang and Kelantan.
Indonesia deports Mas Selamat's son to Singapore

Indonesia deports Mas Selamat's son to Singapore

Mashyadi Mas Selamat had been arrested 10 days earlier at his own wedding reception in Solo, in central Java, according to news reports.
Ignorance on formation of M'sia worrying, says Masing

Ignorance on formation of M'sia worrying, says Masing

The Malaysia Agreement dictates that Sabah and Sarawak enjoy a unique position that outsiders have yet to grasp, laments the PRS president.
Millions of ringgit spent, but victory eludes BN

Millions of ringgit spent, but victory eludes BN

NONEANALYSIS The BN cannot claim any moral victory just because it reduced the PAS margin with the RM15mil it spent in Sungai Limau.
Gerakan: BN's Chinese support increased 60-70pct

Gerakan: BN's Chinese support increased 60-70pct

NONESG LIMAU Deputy Gerakan chief Cheah Soon Hai says the by-election result shows three Chinese areas had returned to BN's fold.
MP demands safety review of Sentul batching plant

MP demands safety review of Sentul batching plant

NONEBatu MP Tian Chua wants YTL Corporation plant closed until everybody is satisfied it doesn't pose a health risk to residents.
PM vows to protect 'Allah' term in Maal Hijrah message

PM vows to protect 'Allah' term in Maal Hijrah message

UPDATED 12.50PM The premier explains why his administration will 'protect' the use of the word 'Allah' as Muslims mark Awal Muharram.
AmBank murder shows 40k Bangladeshi voters too few

AmBank murder shows 40k Bangladeshi voters too few

NONEFREE VOXPOP 'If so many of the security guards can have fake ICs, the 40,000 Bangladeshi voters may be an underestimation...'
Can the son survive when Mahathir is no more?

Can the son survive when Mahathir is no more?

FREE YOURSAY 'Dr M may be out of circulation within the next two years. After that, expect Umno to make mincemeat of Mukhriz.'
Let the battle between ex-top cops begin

Let the battle between ex-top cops begin

NONEFREE VOXPOP 'Musa, being sorry for your past deeds does not exempt you from being punished. Otherwise, we don't need jails.'
Umno has veered to the right, concedes Saifuddin

Umno has veered to the right, concedes Saifuddin

umno agmvideo icon smallINTERVIEW 'Now we really have to undo this, especially given that the Umno election is over,' says the ex-deputy minister.