Archive - 18 May 2011

MIC: No objection to ex-members applying to rejoin

MIC: No objection to ex-members applying to rejoin

In efforts to re-unite MIC members, the party leadership had made a pact to accept or consider re-entry in the shortest time possible.
Orang Asli protest against Ladang Rakyat

Orang Asli protest against Ladang Rakyat

PAS No 2: Tuan Ibrahim keeps 'em guessing

PAS No 2: Tuan Ibrahim keeps 'em guessing

tuan ibrahim tuan man The incumbent vice-president is being seen as a possible kingmaker or a spoiler in the contest.
Aussie lawmakers oppose Lynas exports to M'sia

Aussie lawmakers oppose Lynas exports to M'sia

Two Western Australian legislators say no to the plan, stating that the minerals will also pass through local neighbourhoods before being shipped.
Is Ibrahim's speech seditious? You be the judge

Is Ibrahim's speech seditious? You be the judge

NONE Given the uproar over his call for jihad against Christians, Malaysiakini uploads the full video. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Put English on par with Bahasa Malaysia

Put English on par with Bahasa Malaysia

Economy expands 4.6 percent in Q1

Economy expands 4.6 percent in Q1

Economy grows by 4.6 percent in the first quarter, slower than expected due to a tepid performance by the manufacturing sector.
Singapore PM reshuffles cabinet after polls setback

Singapore PM reshuffles cabinet after polls setback

UPDATED 7.50PM PM Lee described the changes as epochal, with Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew and  Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong leaving the cabinet.
Lawyer: Public should ignore Perkasa, but not cops

Lawyer: Public should ignore Perkasa, but not cops

The government must act against the publicity-crazy who have no concern for the consequences of their actions, says Bar Council's human rights panel.
George Town Fest short of RM4mil

George Town Fest short of RM4mil

It’s a shame, says the organiser, that the federal government turned down appeals for assistance for the heritage-linked event.
Deputy IGP: Police won't play politics

Deputy IGP: Police won't play politics

NONE For this reason, the police will not reveal the identity of the man in the sex video, says Khalid Abu Bakar.
Johor gov't urged to table Pengerang DEIA report

Johor gov't urged to table Pengerang DEIA report

Freeze on new medical courses: Too little too late

Freeze on new medical courses: Too little too late

PKR Youth and Perkasa showdown possible

PKR Youth and Perkasa showdown possible

Supporters of PKR Youth and Perkasa have plans to hold demonstrations in front of the Utusan Malaysia headquarters on Friday.
Why Perkasa and Dr Mahathir are still relevant

Why Perkasa and Dr Mahathir are still relevant

'Anwar not involved in Project IC'

'Anwar not involved in Project IC'

UPDATED 6.50PM PKR leader Khalid Jaafar says Anwar never headed the Home Ministry, which is responsible for the Sabah identity card fiasco.
PKR Youth leaders quizzed on mosque fracas

PKR Youth leaders quizzed on mosque fracas

They are being investigated under Section 296 of the Penal Code, for disrupting a ‘religious ceremony’ in connection with the infamous sex video.
AG's revision bid in TBH case to be heard on May 23

AG's revision bid in TBH case to be heard on May 23

Teoh's family lawyer, Karpal Singh, confirmed that the matter would be heard before Justice Mohtarudin Baki.
'Project IC' whistleblower: Pakatan states at risk

'Project IC' whistleblower: Pakatan states at risk

UPDATED 5.05PM A key figure in the 'Project IC' exposé warns attempts to turn illegals into voters, which is rampant in Sabah, will likely spread.

Najib unveils plan to build 'green economy'

Najib unveils plan to build 'green economy'

PM convenes the first meeting of an eminent 42-member science advisory council in New York to help it achieve the ambitions.
Asylum swap: Hisham pulling wool over our eyes

Asylum swap: Hisham pulling wool over our eyes

Prioritise 'opium' reduction move, says DAP

Prioritise 'opium' reduction move, says DAP

UPDATED 3.20PM Referring to the premier’s description of subsidies, the party asks why the government is not targeting big subsidies enjoyed by corporations.
Penang Hill: It's true, the dogs did it...

Penang Hill: It's true, the dogs did it...

NONE Independent contractor Earl Kohler says interviews with staff and examination of the site confirm no sabotage took place.
BH backs Najib on need to weed out extremism

BH backs Najib on need to weed out extremism

PM Najib Abdul Razak's speech on the need to take a path of moderation was one of the mixed bag of items in the news today.
PM: Gov't embarking on digital masterplan

PM: Gov't embarking on digital masterplan

The political demise of LKY - a supreme irony

The political demise of LKY - a supreme irony

lee kuan yew COMMENT It's surreal to write about Lee’s influence in the past tense. But that's how it is going to be from now on.
Mahathir admitted to IJN for chest infection

Mahathir admitted to IJN for chest infection

NONE Ex-PM was admitted at about 6am after having developed fever and cough over the last two days.
DAP to stand by Anwar even if he is jailed

DAP to stand by Anwar even if he is jailed

NONE UPDATED 2.55PM DAP today affirmed that Anwar will remain opposition leader even if he is jailed for sodomy.
The dawn of a cloud PC?

The dawn of a cloud PC?

Google's Chromebook aims to replace Windows.
Cops release Bidayuh villagers suspected of arson

Cops release Bidayuh villagers suspected of arson

NONE UPDATED 2.35PM The five were ‘thought to be involved’ in torching buildings and equipment in a logging camp in Tebudu.

TI-M head: No pact for Christian state

TI-M head: No pact for Christian state

NONE UPDATED 12.50PM Paul Low ‘categorically confirms’ that this was not discussed at either the conference or dinner.
Why, why, why?

Why, why, why?

It's really about truth, righteousness, and justice.
Note from Teoh's bag to be re-examined

Note from Teoh's bag to be re-examined

NONE TEOH RCI UPDATED 12.15PM The RCI rules that the words cancelled out in TBH’s final note be identified and translated.
Wikileaks releases cables on Najib and Altantuya

Wikileaks releases cables on Najib and Altantuya

altantuya razak baginda mongolian murder 050707 Cables show the US embassy in KL frequently discussed whether current PM Najib was involved in the murder of Altantuya.
Suhakam report: Cabinet approval needed

Suhakam report: Cabinet approval needed

Nazri says he will raise issue of tabling Suhakam report in Parliament with the cabinet when PM Najib returns from the US.
Moderation? Clean up our backyard first

Moderation? Clean up our backyard first

FREE VOXPOP 'The nation is crying out for firm action and we get more sweet-smelling words. The only thing moderate about Najib are his words.'
Corruption, too, is 'like opium'

Corruption, too, is 'like opium'

umno 65th anniversary 110511 najib making doa FREE YOURSAY 'Corruption is also like opium, Najib. What do you intend to do about that - reduce it gradually?'
Many wrongs won't make Ibrahim right

Many wrongs won't make Ibrahim right

Nazri opens floodgates to religious hatred

Nazri opens floodgates to religious hatred

FREE YOURSAY 'Does it mean we can all now make seditious and insensitive remarks without any repercussions? This has gone out of line.'