Headlines online: Dec 16 2010
Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers?
Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers?
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English newspapers
New Straits Times highlighted the PKR ‘men' who have supposedly turned their backs on the party, pointing out that former Federal Territory chief Zaid Ibrahim has formed a new party, former veep Jeffrey Kitingan is rumoured to be planning to do the same and human rights lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar was named as the first candidate recommeded by Raja Petra Kamarudin's ‘3rd force'.
Star focused on a fake credit card syndicate comprising Malaysians and Vietnamese nationals that was busted by police recently.
Malay newspapers
Utusan Malaysia frontpaged more embarrassing diplomatic cables leaked by whistle blower website WikiLeaks, this time on the Singapore Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, who allegedly disparaged Asean leaders and a former Thai PM who allegedly insulted the kingdom's Queen.
Berita Harian featured Malaysian Premier Najib Abdul Razak's assertion that despite what Singapore diplomats may think, Malaysia is run by very competent leadership.
Sinar Harian highlighted that three Pakatan MPs are facing possible suspension via a government motion in Parliament today.
Chinese Newspapers
Oriental Daily News highlighted the possibilty of the BN regaining two-thirds or more of Parliament seats, as another three members of the Opposition face suspension for half a year.
Nanyang Siang Pau led with the story on the financing of Penang's which said the second largest bridge will be affected by the fluctuating exchange rates between the Ringgit and the Renminbi.
Sin Chew Daily focused on MACC clearing Nik Aziz and Wee Ka Siong of any wrongdoing, and it now had new evidence in the Tajuddin Ramli case.
China Press reported that members of a credit card forgery group were captured in a hotel room in Penang, as they were planning to go on a shopping spree abroad.
Editorial
New Straits Times warned against the prevalence of ‘mob injustice', highlighting recent cases of alleged thieves being lynched by mobs.
Utusan Malaysia praised the government's initiative to introduce the ‘foremost professor' award as further recognition of Malaysian intellectuals.
Berita Harian cautioned that the use of counterfeit vehicle spare parts in Malaysia will not only deter investors but also cause more road accidents from ill-fitting parts.
Nanyang Siang Pau commented on the poor health of many in the country, suggesting that the public change their dietary habits and pay more attention to sports.
Sin Chew Daily said the relevant departments should investigate thoroughly the reasons for the military helicopter crash in the suburbs of Malim Nawar on Tuesday.
China Press suggested that traffic fines be allowed to be paid through the Internet to save people a good deal of trouble.


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