Archive - 24 March 2010

Of cowboys and corruption

Of cowboys and corruption

PARLIAMENT Cowboy towns, MACC and special draws make today's sitting anything but dull.
Burning of Utusan an insult to Malays, says MP

Burning of Utusan an insult to Malays, says MP

A backbencher today described the burning of the Utusan Malaysia newspaper by the Malays recently as an insult to the race itself.
What's MCA polls without 'makan'?

What's MCA polls without 'makan'?

Tee Keat messes up BN in Perlis

Tee Keat messes up BN in Perlis

Petronas denies world-sized oil discovery

Petronas denies world-sized oil discovery

Exploration activities conducted by Petroliam Nasional Bhd for more than 100 years in the country, have shown that it is unlikely to find oil fields which are world-sized or world class, the national oil company says.
'Husband' of 11-year-old girl nabbed

'Husband' of 11-year-old girl nabbed

After nearly a month-long manhunt, the police say they've arrested the man reported to have 'married' an 11-year old girl last February.

Hisham to Kit Siang: Accept reality

Hisham to Kit Siang: Accept reality

KTM records statement on alleged assault

KTM records statement on alleged assault

It has taken down details from the complainant, who is wheelchair bound, about the alleged incident earlier this month
Soi Lek: 'Ants' will show the way

Soi Lek: 'Ants' will show the way

The MCA presidential candidate's manifesto has the following points: All inclusive, National interest, Transparent and Selfless service.

Local polls: EC has abdicated responsibility

Local polls: EC has abdicated responsibility

Sabah hospitals akin to Vietnamese refugee camp

Sabah hospitals akin to Vietnamese refugee camp

Govt has marginalised the social sciences

Govt has marginalised the social sciences

How can the bumiputera surge ahead?

How can the bumiputera surge ahead?

Wither Penang's four transport plan reports?

Wither Penang's four transport plan reports?

Wrong attribution to YTL boss

Wrong attribution to YTL boss

'Tekun funds only for Umno-friendly?'

'Tekun funds only for Umno-friendly?'

Ku Li to be Kelantan's rep on oil royalty talks

Ku Li to be Kelantan's rep on oil royalty talks

The Kelantan government has appointed the former Petronas chief as its rep to hold discussions with Putrajaya.
Now I'm blamed for Yip's resignation, decried Ka Ting

Now I'm blamed for Yip's resignation, decried Ka Ting

'Where's the royal panel on migrant workers?'

'Where's the royal panel on migrant workers?'

Two NGOs are pressing for high-profile attention to stem the abuse and exploitation of foreign migrant workers in Malaysia.
'IGP Musa lied about his law degree'

'IGP Musa lied about his law degree'

Sulaiman Daud laid to rest in Kuching

Sulaiman Daud laid to rest in Kuching

Najib to receive Asean Transformational Award

Najib to receive Asean Transformational Award

JAG to gov't: Keep your promises

JAG to gov't: Keep your promises

EC: Titi Tinggi state seat not vacant yet

EC: Titi Tinggi state seat not vacant yet

The EC chief said he had not received any official letter on Yip's resignation from Perlis assembly speaker Yazid Mat.
Khairy: I'm a centrist radical

Khairy: I'm a centrist radical

NONE EXCLUSIVE So says its head Khairy, who says the time has come to improve performance and services to the people. [VIDEO INSIDE]
M'sia to launch long-delayed biofuel in 2011

M'sia to launch long-delayed biofuel in 2011

Malaysia has asked petroleum companies to bear the extra cost of selling diesel blended with palm oil from June next year.
Fresh Israeli airstrike on Gaza Strip

Fresh Israeli airstrike on Gaza Strip

NONE Israeli warplanes launched an air raid overnight near the Jabaliya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip but there were no injuries.
Australian scientists in TB drug breakthrough

Australian scientists in TB drug breakthrough

NONE Australian scientists say they have discovered a drug which could cure tuberculosis at its non-infectious stage.
Migrant workers 'raped, abused, unpaid' in Malaysia

Migrant workers 'raped, abused, unpaid' in Malaysia

Amnesty International urged Malaysia to end appalling treatment of migrant workers, saying many endured conditions "close to bonded labour".
'I was asked to link 'First Couple' to Altantuya murder'

'I was asked to link 'First Couple' to Altantuya murder'

UPDATED 6.59PM Zulkifli Noordin again stirred controversy in the Dewan Rakyat, this time claiming that he was once asked to implicate the PM and his wife in the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu. [VIDEO INSIDE]
MCA tussle's wider implications

MCA tussle's wider implications

NONE The coming MCA polls are a chance for its members to chart a new direction for the party and change its perceived irrelevance.
Chua: I'm not afraid of Ka Ting

Chua: I'm not afraid of Ka Ting

NONE EXCLUSIVE 'I am a very good strategist and am never afraid of anyone,' declares presidential candidate Soi Lek. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Verbal blows exchanged over gaming shares

Verbal blows exchanged over gaming shares

PARLIMENT UPDATED 7.40PM Ibrahim Ali had a tussle of words with Saifuddin Nasution in the midst of Zulkifli Noordin's speech, denying allegations that he owned gaming shares.
Philippine group wins AFP press freedom prize

Philippine group wins AFP press freedom prize

NONE The Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism will on Wednesday be presented with Agence France-Presse's prestigious Kate Webb Award for its outstanding contributions to press freedom.
Speaker: Yip withdraws quit letter through SMS

Speaker: Yip withdraws quit letter through SMS

NONE UPDATED 8.45PM According to the Perlis speaker, no offers or promises were made to Yip to stay on as state rep.
Nizar Jamaluddin: Our future PM?

Nizar Jamaluddin: Our future PM?

The ex-Perak MB is a gifted speaker.
Headlines online: March 24, 2010

Headlines online: March 24, 2010

It's a mixed bag today with Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai and Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein both grabbing headlines.
Press Club Propaganda Awards

Press Club Propaganda Awards

It was a shameless attempt to celebrate Malaysia’s sham press.
Why M'sians should be fans of 'Red Shirts'

Why M'sians should be fans of 'Red Shirts'

the antidote type 2 Public rallies in Thailand and other Asian countries have had little impact on investor confidence, giving lie to an often-cited Malaysian claim.
EC can't hold local polls for Penang, S'gor

EC can't hold local polls for Penang, S'gor

UPDATED 3.45PM The Election Commission claims to be bound by such laws as Local Government Act 1976. 

NEM and the spirit of the individual

NEM and the spirit of the individual

COMMENT The New Economic Model, if not accompanied by a new mindset, won't be able achieve anything much different from earlier policies.
China state media blasts Google for 'huge' mistake

China state media blasts Google for 'huge' mistake

NONE China's state media on Wednesday belittled Google's decision to effectively shut down its Chinese search engine, saying the Internet firm had made a huge mistake in the world's largest online market.
After century-long fight US enacts health reforms

After century-long fight US enacts health reforms

NONE President Barack Obama signed into law historic, sweeping reforms that lay out health care coverage for almost every American and realize the dreams of generations of past US leaders.
Britain kicks out Israeli diplomat in passport row

Britain kicks out Israeli diplomat in passport row

NONE Britain said on Tuesday it was kicking out an Israeli diplomat over the "intolerable" use of fake British passports in the killing of a Hamas chief, in a sharp escalation of tension over the murder.
Razaleigh pulls it all together

Razaleigh pulls it all together

'Honourable of Yip if he has indeed resigned'

'Honourable of Yip if he has indeed resigned'

free YOURSAY 'If he's quit for sure, then I salute Yip Sun Onn. If he has quit as a ‘reverse froggy' in order to get something from BN, then BN will reap what it sows.'
Ibrahim Ali 'betting' on Perkasa

Ibrahim Ali 'betting' on Perkasa