Archive - 16 April 2010

DPM pledges no racial campaigning

DPM pledges no racial campaigning

BN will not resort to campaigning along racial lines in the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election, said Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
Penang prepares to remove illegal hawkers

Penang prepares to remove illegal hawkers

The state government views the problem of illegal hawkers very seriously though this has been made into an issue by irresponsible quarters.
Muhyiddin braves heavy downpour

Muhyiddin braves heavy downpour

NONE Heavy rain and strong winds here that almost brought down the tent for dignitaries.
Hindraf not a factor, says BN man

Hindraf not a factor, says BN man

NONE Kamalanathan shares his thoughts on the upcoming one-week battle and argues that Hindraf ‘has been forgotten’.
Anti-cyanide mining activist on police watchlist?

Anti-cyanide mining activist on police watchlist?

NONE The residents cried foul over their brief detention by the police while en route to Hulu Selangor.
Hindraf to disband if three conditions met

Hindraf to disband if three conditions met

The movement’s advisor says this will happen if specific clauses in the federal constitution are realised in their full spirt for the benefit of the minorities.
Najib told to replace RM77 million paid to Apco

Najib told to replace RM77 million paid to Apco

Perak PAS Youth Wing makes demand in demo against Apco. Similar demos were held in Kuala Lumpur and Kulim.
Another meeting under a tree

Another meeting under a tree

NONE After being denied the use of a hall, MP Jeyakumar met with 30 estate workers under the shade of a tree.
French courts asked to probe submarine deal

French courts asked to probe submarine deal

scorpene submarine Parisian prosecutors are investigating allegations involving French political figures and the sales of submarines to a number of governments, including Malaysia.
Give interfaith committee a chance: SIS

Give interfaith committee a chance: SIS

Sisters in Islam (SIS) said today that the interfaith committee should be given a chance to deliberate on issues pertaining to religious differences in the country.
Samy assures no MIC boycott

Samy assures no MIC boycott

He has promised that MIC branch leaders will not boycott or sabotage the upcoming by-election. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Police identify potential rabble-rousers in Hulu S'gor

Police identify potential rabble-rousers in Hulu S'gor

Police have identified certain individuals who may try to hinder the smooth running of the campaigns during the by-election for the Hulu Selangor parliamentary constituency.
Najib in NY, to visit Japan on Sunday

Najib in NY, to visit Japan on Sunday

He arrived in New York for the final leg of his visit to enhance trade and investment ties between the two countries.
Dr M says it again: Malays must ditch crutches

Dr M says it again: Malays must ditch crutches

At some point, the Malay and bumiputera community should not have to depend on affirmative action programmes to support them, says the former PM.
May 4 hearing for Anwar's sodomy appeal

May 4 hearing for Anwar's sodomy appeal

Anwar Ibrahim's appeal against the appellate court's decision to retain the sodomy charge against him will be heard by the Federal Court on May 4.
TM apologises for nationwide Internet blackout

TM apologises for nationwide Internet blackout

The country's primary telecommunications provider is ‘monitoring the situation' after a nationwide Streamyx disruption yesterday at 5.30pm.
What is Malaysia? Merely a name

What is Malaysia? Merely a name

There has been too much interbreeding between human populations that a pure race is impossible to find.
More research required on Witness Protection Bill

More research required on Witness Protection Bill

Reform key government institutions first before Bill tabled for second meeting.
EC: 37 nomination forms sold for by-election

EC: 37 nomination forms sold for by-election

However EC chief Abdul Aziz said only two candidates had paid their deposits. 

Gerakan: PAS dominance led Tan to quit PKR

Gerakan: PAS dominance led Tan to quit PKR

Gerakan has attributed Bakar Arang assemblyperson's resignation to unhappiness with the PAS-led state government in Kedah.
BN's Hulu S'gor candidate - public has been fooled

BN's Hulu S'gor candidate - public has been fooled

Umno trampled roughshod over MIC

Umno trampled roughshod over MIC

Our much-touted multi-culturalism just a gimmick

Our much-touted multi-culturalism just a gimmick

Najib not the type to go to jail for his beliefs

Najib not the type to go to jail for his beliefs

Local branches disappointed, but will accept Kamalanathan

Local branches disappointed, but will accept Kamalanathan

UPDATED 4.48PM Disgruntled MIC branch leaders said that they felt a little let down by BN,  but hoped that time will help soothe their disappointment.
David vs Goliath - MPPP and Boustead

David vs Goliath - MPPP and Boustead

Chua Soi Lek's moral impediment

Chua Soi Lek's moral impediment

Apco - what a farce and at what price?

Apco - what a farce and at what price?

No need to kill Snoopy in Alor Gajah

No need to kill Snoopy in Alor Gajah

Europe faces flights chaos from volcanic ash cloud

Europe faces flights chaos from volcanic ash cloud

Air travellers were facing at least two days of delays after a huge cloud of ash from an Icelandic volcano provoked the most extensive shutdown of airspace since the September 11 attacks in 2001.
Red Shirt leaders flee as Thai forces surround hotel

Red Shirt leaders flee as Thai forces surround hotel

Thai security forces surrounded a hotel Friday where leaders of the "Red Shirt" protest movement were holed up, but failed to make any arrests after the suspects fled, officials said.
Mahathir to give Hulu S'gor a miss

Mahathir to give Hulu S'gor a miss

Former PM Mahathir will not be campaigning against his harsh critic Zaid Ibrahim in the by-election.
Zaid: I can win over Hulu S'gor Malays

Zaid: I can win over Hulu S'gor Malays

NONE Zaid promises to push, request, plead and beg the state government to increase investments in Hulu Selangor.
Headlines online: April 16, 2010

Headlines online: April 16, 2010

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers? Most of today's paper are headlining the big match-up of P Kamalanathan and Zaid Ibrahim in next weeks by-election in Hulu Selangor.

 

 

Tapping underground water: People power sought to halt project

Tapping underground water: People power sought to halt project

The project will cover a scary 2,700km area and eventually dry up rivers and lakes with sea water seeping into wells,endangering health.
'Pornthip a liar' - Move to cite Nazri for contempt

'Pornthip a liar' - Move to cite Nazri for contempt

NONE UPDATED 3.37PM Karpal says the minister's remark could be seen as an attempt to interfere in the Teoh inquest.
Sibu by-election on May 16

Sibu by-election on May 16

UPDATED 2.47PM Sibu voters will go to the polls on May 16 after an eight-day campaign with nomination day being set for May 8. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Is Umno eyeing the Hulu S'gor seat for itself?

Is Umno eyeing the Hulu S'gor seat for itself?

COMMENT Should the BN candidate lose this by-election, Umno has a strong case to nominate its man in the next general election.
Cow-head trial on July 26, charge amended

Cow-head trial on July 26, charge amended

NONE The changes made to the charge were related to the time and place of the protest.
MIC must deliver Hulu Selangor: Najib

MIC must deliver Hulu Selangor: Najib

The MIC, which was again given the mandate to contest the Hulu Selangor seat, must deliver the seat for BN, prime minister said.
Big question mark over timing of Tan's resignation

Big question mark over timing of Tan's resignation

His announcement coming so close to the polls nomination date for Hulu Selangor casts suspicion over agenda, but he has his own defenders.
Police failed to probe Bhutto slaying effectively

Police failed to probe Bhutto slaying effectively

Pakistani authorities could have prevented the 2007 murder of ex-premier Benazir Bhutto and deliberately failed to properly investigate her death, a UN-appointed independent panel said.
KL cuts off gasoline exports to Tehran

KL cuts off gasoline exports to Tehran

Najib confirmed that Malaysia has cut off gasoline supplies to Iran, warning Tehran it was close to facing new international sanctions.
'Malaysia will always be home'

'Malaysia will always be home'

NONE Readers share their opinions on the reasons that prompted them to return to the country and contribute their skills.
Crossovers: BN doing what Pakatan has prescripted

Crossovers: BN doing what Pakatan has prescripted

free 'Crossover is wrong. Pakatan has just gave BN, especially Umno, the excuse to do what they are very capable of doing.'
Palanivel 'played out' by MIC boss

Palanivel 'played out' by MIC boss

NONE free 'Samy knows very well that should Palanivel stand and win, his demise as MIC chief will be hastened.'
Third man of British politics triumphs in historic TV clash

Third man of British politics triumphs in historic TV clash

Britain's party leaders clashed Thursday in a first-ever live pre-election TV debate, but there was no killer blow -- although the head of the third party emerged as a clear winner.
Powerful volcano blast sends ash raining over Iceland, Europe

Powerful volcano blast sends ash raining over Iceland, Europe

A violent volcanic eruption in Iceland spewed clouds of ash into the air for a second day Thursday, blanketing large parts of the Nordic country in the potentially toxic dust and disrupting air traffic across northern Europe.