Archive - 21 April 2010

'Najib and Nik Aziz's presence will have minimal effect''

'Najib and Nik Aziz's presence will have minimal effect''

ANALYSIS Political analysts say the majority of voters have essentially made up their minds with a negligible percentage sitting on the fence.
Thousands of slippers to 'greet' Blair in M'sia

Thousands of slippers to 'greet' Blair in M'sia

Thousands of slippers are expected to 'greet' former British prime minister Tony Blair if he were to set foot in this country this week.
House all set for Great Debate tomorrow

House all set for Great Debate tomorrow

BN will be tabling a motion to censure Anwar, with four government MPs lined up to debate four Pakatan MPs.

My position is legitimate, says Pandikar Amin

My position is legitimate, says Pandikar Amin

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia said his position is legitimate according to the federal constitution.
PKR urges EC to take immediate action

PKR urges EC to take immediate action

Its election director Fuziah Salleh wants the commission to act quickly and let voters know their polling stations. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Defence Ministry seals RM1.6 bil Eurocopter deal

Defence Ministry seals RM1.6 bil Eurocopter deal

helicopter eurocopter ec725 Eurocopter has received a letter of acceptance from the Defence Ministry for the supply 12 EC725 helicopters.
'Guarantee Pornthip's safety in writing'

'Guarantee Pornthip's safety in writing'

S'gor government wants Home Ministry to formalise its verbal assurance that famed Thai pathologist will be safe in Malaysia.
Umno conspiracy to finger liquor-drinkers within?

Umno conspiracy to finger liquor-drinkers within?

DAP leader Lim Kit Siang has hinted at an ulterior motive for the attacks on Hulu Selangor PKR candidate Zaid Ibrahim over his past drinking habit.
Ezam defends Apco, raps Anwar

Ezam defends Apco, raps Anwar

Anwar Ibrahim hired a lobbyist to engage US lobbyists while he was in government, claims Exam.
Dr M launches book by ex-Perlis mufti Asri

Dr M launches book by ex-Perlis mufti Asri

NONE Mahathir launched a book by Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin titled 'Mengemudi Bahtera Perubahan Minda - Edisi Baharu'.
All kinds of goodies from both sides

All kinds of goodies from both sides

To win votes in Hulu Selangor, opposing parties are dangling land titles,schools, flood mitigation projects, hampers and more to the voters.
Sydney slaying suspect to return from S'pore to face charge

Sydney slaying suspect to return from S'pore to face charge

A Sydney man accused of killing his mother's Malaysian lover before fleeing to Singapore has consented to police extraditing him to face a murder charge.

Elections are about public, not private, interests

Elections are about public, not private, interests

Zaid's present more important than his past

Zaid's present more important than his past

'Bank Muamalat managers racist'

'Bank Muamalat managers racist'

Leaving Malaysia was the right move

Leaving Malaysia was the right move

BN component parties not Umno's toys

BN component parties not Umno's toys

Indians must beware of empty promises

Indians must beware of empty promises

In the battle for votes, politicians have promised the Indian community much but have delivered little.
Plus gives good returns to investors

Plus gives good returns to investors

Kedah gives titles to Felda, Felcra settlers

Kedah gives titles to Felda, Felcra settlers

Settlers of seven Felda schemes and nine Felcra schemes who have worked their land for more than 20 years will be given titles soon.
Auto sales surge 25 percent in March

Auto sales surge 25 percent in March

Malaysia's auto sales surged 25 percent year-on-year in March, an industry group said on Wednesday, as consumer confidence rose in Southeast Asia's biggest passenger car market.
Ronnie Liu's aide freed of CBT

Ronnie Liu's aide freed of CBT

Judge held that the prosecution had failed to make out a prima facie case against him and ordered that his surety be returned to him.
Rates waiver for unoccupied shoplots

Rates waiver for unoccupied shoplots

UPDATED 5.15PM The Selangor government offers a respite to owners of unoccupied shoplots in Bukit Beruntong and Bukit Sentosa.
EC: Hulu S'gor results to be known by 11pm

EC: Hulu S'gor results to be known by 11pm

The result of the Hulu Selangor by-election is expected to be known by 11pm on Sunday, says EC.
Kidnapping victims believed to be alive

Kidnapping victims believed to be alive

Police believe two persons kidnapped on Pulau Sebangkat, Semporna in February are still alive under custody of their abductors.
'Zahid punched me': Minister loses bid to strike out suit

'Zahid punched me': Minister loses bid to strike out suit

NONE The court dismissed with costs the defence minister's application to strike out a suit brought by a businessman.
PKR-turn-independent rep's divorce case set for June 28

PKR-turn-independent rep's divorce case set for June 28

NONE Syariah Court fixed June 28 for hearing of a 'fasakh' (divorce) application by wife of Port Klang rep Badrul Hisham Abdullah.
Khairy: Am I drinking in the photo?

Khairy: Am I drinking in the photo?

NONE He refused to be drawn into the tit-for-tat attacks over the consumption of alcohol by politicians. [VIDEO INSIDE]
I am 'pendatang' first

I am 'pendatang' first

Given the options available, will being ‘Malaysian’ ever come first?
As military threat rises, protesters dig in heels

As military threat rises, protesters dig in heels

Even as the Thai military warned that its troops would fire live bullets in any imminent confrontation with anti-government protesters in Bangkok, women like Supaporn Sonnorp did not flee.
Brakes on Road Transport Act revisions

Brakes on Road Transport Act revisions

Sabah Chinese want rep in federal cabinet

Sabah Chinese want rep in federal cabinet

BN must heed the rumblings of discontent by the Sabah Chinese community who feel marginalised in the politics of the state and nation.
Detainees the world's forgotten

Detainees the world's forgotten

Prisons tend to bring out the worst in people on both sides of the bars. Those who have lost their right liberty - validly or not - need their remaining rights protecting with even more vigilance.
'Ask about what I can do, not what BN does'

'Ask about what I can do, not what BN does'

The PR practitioner in Kamalanathan surfaced when pressed on issues surrounding the by-election campaign.
Volcano chaos a 'nightmare' for M'sian economy

Volcano chaos a 'nightmare' for M'sian economy

Exports have been paralysed by the chaos caused by the European volcanic ash cloud and this would hurt the economic recovery.
Muhyiddin snipes Zaid over morals and wealth

Muhyiddin snipes Zaid over morals and wealth

'A candidate must be someone who does not do immoral things which go against (his) religion.'
Voters can check status at call centers or via SMS

Voters can check status at call centers or via SMS

Voters in Hulu Selangor can check their voter status by calling the EC operations room in Shah Alam and KKB.
Headlines online: April 21, 2010

Headlines online: April 21, 2010

Today's headlines of major dailies were diverse with topics ranging from the volcanic eruption in Iceland to the Hulu Selangor by-election.
Gangsters haunt Sibu by-election

Gangsters haunt Sibu by-election

Defensive Wee coy on defection rumour

Defensive Wee coy on defection rumour

NONE But he is being closely watched as he may 'engineer' his exit in another way, says a source.
DPM chides Pakatan for questioning key institutions

DPM chides Pakatan for questioning key institutions

muhyiddin yassin "I am worried if this political trend continues, it will put development in disarray and affect the stability of the country."
Najib in Obama's pocket

Najib in Obama's pocket

It shows in his rush to appease US concerns.
Day 5 - Hulu Selangor LIVE

Day 5 - Hulu Selangor LIVE

free What’s happening in Hulu Selangor today? Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they occur in P94.
AirAsia cancels 'rescue' flight from KL to London

AirAsia cancels 'rescue' flight from KL to London

It cancelled a 'rescue' flight to London, leaving scores of passengers stranded by a volcano's disruption of air traffic across Europe.
Thai protesters back down after live fire threat

Thai protesters back down after live fire threat

Thailand on Tuesday toughened its stance against anti-government protesters, warning security forces would use live ammunition and tear gas in any fresh clashes.
S'wak PKR spruces up machinery ahead of polls

S'wak PKR spruces up machinery ahead of polls

Doubts have been expressed about the state of the PKR’s machinery in Sarawak, which will face an election as early as later this year.
Contempt: We await your decision, coroner

Contempt: We await your decision, coroner

nazri abdul aziz free 'With the motion to cite Nazri for contempt of court, I would like to see if the coroner has the guts to do it, because it is obvious the minister has gone over the limit.'
'What's wrong with owning a racehorse?'

'What's wrong with owning a racehorse?'

free 'I wonder how many BN leaders' lifestyle are also similarly 'tainted' or are in a worse condition than Zaid, but are enjoying immunity from public shame and scrutiny just because they are standing on the 'right' side?'
Some flights allowed but ash prompts new delays

Some flights allowed but ash prompts new delays

Europe eased its aerial lockdown Tuesday with almost half of its scheduled flights taking to the skies and London Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, finally reopening for business.
Argentina's last dictator sentenced to 25 years

Argentina's last dictator sentenced to 25 years

Argentina's last dictator, Reynaldo Bignone, 82, was Tuesday sentenced to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of ordering torture and illegal detentions during his 1982-1983 rule.
RPK, Bala not considered whistleblowers

RPK, Bala not considered whistleblowers

As the identities of Raja Petra and private eye P Balasubramaniam are known, they do not come under the Whistleblower Protection Act.