Archive - 10 February 2014

Couple charged in Sweden with assaulting children

Couple charged in Sweden with assaulting children

Shalwati Norshal and Azizul Raheem are accused of assaulting their children from Sept 15, 2010 to Dec 17, 2013.
Zahid: Umno will respect 'Sarawak for Sarawakians'

Zahid: Umno will respect 'Sarawak for Sarawakians'

Transition of power in Sarawak will follow existing political mould, says Zahid.
PBB denies Sarawak election in the works

PBB denies Sarawak election in the works

UPDATED 10.15PM There was an election security briefing but it doesn't mean...
'Umno won't enter Sarawak with Taib gone'

'Umno won't enter Sarawak with Taib gone'

Umno veep Mohd Shafie Apdal says the party did not engineer Taib's retirement.
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Taib to meet governor on Feb 15

Taib to meet governor on Feb 15

UPDATED 10.25PM The Sarawak CM tells media he will meet the governor on Saturday.
Dr M: Kajang voters bored with PKR's political games

Dr M: Kajang voters bored with PKR's political games

Former premier Dr Mahathir says Anwar Ibrahim does not respect the law.
Sarawak gov't wants the press 'to leave Taib alone'

Sarawak gov't wants the press 'to leave Taib alone'

Journalists are asked to cooperate and provide coverage only when told to.
Effendi Norwawi and Bekir for Balingian?

Effendi Norwawi and Bekir for Balingian?

Another name mentioned is the ex-permanent secretary for the state tourism ministry, Akit Sebli.
'MCA EGM wrongly timed, before Kajang polls'

'MCA EGM wrongly timed, before Kajang polls'

Prioritise by-election and reforms, not rejoining cabinet, says ex-VP Gan Ping Sieu.
'Bring issues to state - not disrupt ceramah'

'Bring issues to state - not disrupt ceramah'

UPDATED 7.14PM Penang DCM1 advised so to NGOs that disrupted PKR’s recent ceramah.
'Waytha's quitting no impact on Indians'

'Waytha's quitting no impact on Indians'

We’re not surprised... PHM and he have become irrelevant, says P Ramasamy.
'What's Perkasa got to do with Zahid's statement?'

'What's Perkasa got to do with Zahid's statement?'

Ibrahim Ali accuses PAS' Mahfuz Omar of being 'narrow-minded'.
Feb 26 set for trial over murder of Ambank officer

Feb 26 set for trial over murder of Ambank officer

La Ode faces the death penalty under Section 302 of the Penal Code, if convicted.
Bid to recall witness in Sodomy II appeal

Bid to recall witness in Sodomy II appeal

UPDATED 6PM The application will touch on the credibility of Jude Pereira.
Selangor speaker loses appeal against Umno lawyer

Selangor speaker loses appeal against Umno lawyer

Justice Zaharah Ibrahim dismissed the appeal with RM20,000 costs.
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Tourist falls from summit of Mount Kinabalu

Tourist falls from summit of Mount Kinabalu

Before the mishap, the victim was believed to be waiting for the sunrise at the peak of the mountain.
Dr M lauds Taib for having served Sarawak well

Dr M lauds Taib for having served Sarawak well

He says any leader who was advanced in age would have to step down.
Australia’s last carmaker calls it quits

Australia’s last carmaker calls it quits

Toyota says today it would stop making cars in Australia in 2017.
Home Ministry revokes FZ.com's publishing permit

Home Ministry revokes FZ.com's publishing permit

It happened after the portal was granted leave to begin a judicial review.
'Why continued delay in charging political aide?'

'Why continued delay in charging political aide?'

UPDATED 3.52PM PAS wants to know as MACC initially said he'd be charged with CBT.
UKM don: Retain exams within SBA system

UKM don: Retain exams within SBA system

‘This will motivate students to improve and allow teachers to focus to teaching.’
Stop talking like a Perkasa patron, PAS tells Zahid

Stop talking like a Perkasa patron, PAS tells Zahid

UPDATED 3.35PM And start talking like a home minister, says PAS' Mahfuz Omar.
AirAsia cashes in on 'naked' MAS nasi lemak

AirAsia cashes in on 'naked' MAS nasi lemak

The airline cheekily boasts its nasi lemak is 'complete' with sambal, nuts...
Evaluating PKR's reasons for 'Kajang Move'

Evaluating PKR's reasons for 'Kajang Move'

COMMENT Are Pakatan leaders justified in forcing the Kajang polls?
Taib’s orchestration nears finale

Taib’s orchestration nears finale

COMMENT The climax - his move up to governor and his man as CM.
Waytha hands in resignation letter to PM

Waytha hands in resignation letter to PM

The deputy minister tendered his resignation at 5.05pm today.
Actress in Teresa's video summoned by police

Actress in Teresa's video summoned by police

UPDATED 3.20PM ‘Mrs Jit’ in Teresa’s video is ordered to make a statement.
Have you seen RTM, TV3 or Utusan, Anwar asks EC

Have you seen RTM, TV3 or Utusan, Anwar asks EC

UPDATED 3.55PM He denies accusations of fishing for votes too early.
Review suspension of sitcom, Gafim urges RTM

Review suspension of sitcom, Gafim urges RTM

An actor from '88 Kopitiam' had acted in MP Teresa Kok’s satirical CNY video.
Sarawak boss due to 'retire', but keeps clout

Sarawak boss due to 'retire', but keeps clout

Taib’s influence over the Borneo island state is likely to remain strong.
Anwar 'forgives' Japan, ready to visit again

Anwar 'forgives' Japan, ready to visit again

UPDATED 3.35PM The Sasakawa Peace Foundation has apologised to him.
Wee Ka Siong urges Teresa Kok to apologise

Wee Ka Siong urges Teresa Kok to apologise

He says Teresa should be more sensitive in airing messages to the public.
Kajang polls are key in Pakatan's plans for GE14

Kajang polls are key in Pakatan's plans for GE14

MP SPEAKS Chance for Anwar to heighten political profile and attract young voters.
'Early campaigning' could land Anwar in trouble

'Early campaigning' could land Anwar in trouble

Kajang Umno branch leaders have lodged police reports against him for this.
Taib meets home minister and state leaders

Taib meets home minister and state leaders

However, a Home Ministry official says it was merely a courtesy call on Taib.
NGO to mobilise against Taib being governor

NGO to mobilise against Taib being governor

UPDATED 1.27PM 'Being the Yang di-Pertua Negeri will only make Taib...'
Gerakan Youth urges Taib to resign after June

Gerakan Youth urges Taib to resign after June

This can avoid another costly by-election, according to the state constitution.
Shafee urged anew to pull out from Sodomy II appeal

Shafee urged anew to pull out from Sodomy II appeal

The senior lawyer found Jude Blacious Pereira as an unreliable witness.
Anwar asks Khalid and Azmin to stop spat

Anwar asks Khalid and Azmin to stop spat

The PKR de facto leader says it is not true he is not doing anything about this.
The enemy within the nation

The enemy within the nation

We, too, must make a stand.
Aussie drug smuggler Corby freed from jail

Aussie drug smuggler Corby freed from jail

Her family celebrated her release with dancing, singing and champagne.
Education Ministry has no plans to replace SBA

Education Ministry has no plans to replace SBA

Mary Yap says it was aimed at enhancing the process of assessing students.
Batu Ferringhi beach to remain open for now

Batu Ferringhi beach to remain open for now

The state gov’t will only close it if the sea water bacteria count is ‘high or harmful’.
Will PBB No 3 Awang Tengah take over as CM?

Will PBB No 3 Awang Tengah take over as CM?

It's highly likely, say observers, based on his close ties with the outgoing CM.
'Axed PHSB staff are not Azmin's people'

'Axed PHSB staff are not Azmin's people'

Further, termination of the contract staff was not political, says Anwar Ibrahim.
Don’t expect any protection from Zahid

Don’t expect any protection from Zahid

FREE YOURSAY ‘His statement confirms Umno and its NGOs are above...’    
Waytha has allowed BN to show its true colours

Waytha has allowed BN to show its true colours

FREE YOURSAY Persatuan Hindraf head gave it a chance, and now shows...
Zahid, the face that launched a thousand slaps

Zahid, the face that launched a thousand slaps

FREE YOURSAY ‘I wonder if he knows how many rakyat want to slap him?’