Archive - 26 February 2012

Najib admits 'mistakes' that cost BN Selangor

Najib admits 'mistakes' that cost BN Selangor

The BN Selangor chief also says this is their ‘best chance’ to reclaim the state as it will be harder in future.

NFC: 'Related documents' permit condo purchase

NFC: 'Related documents' permit condo purchase

NONE The company embroiled in the cattle condo scandal insists that its M&A and others allowed its ‘investments’.
Penang anti-Lynas rally disrupted, smooth elsewhere

Penang anti-Lynas rally disrupted, smooth elsewhere

UPDATED 9.14PM 50 gatecrashers spewing vulgarities try to disrupt the Penang leg of solidarity rallies for Himpunan Hijau 2.0. [VIDEOS INSIDE]

 

 

Pahang MB welcomes 'demo-tourism'

Pahang MB welcomes 'demo-tourism'

Pahang Menteri Besar Adnan Yaakob makes light of the anti-Lynas rally in Kuantan, saying that it is good for business and democracy.
MCA stronger, more united, today says Soi Lek

MCA stronger, more united, today says Soi Lek

Surmounting many crises, had only strengthened the party, its president said at MCA's 63rd anniversary celebration today.
Kedah MB drops two from exco line-up

Kedah MB drops two from exco line-up

NONE Phahrolrazi Zawawi and Ismail Salleh are expected to be dropped from the Kedah exco lineup to be announced on Tuesday.
Samy Vellu tells Indians to be thankful to BN

Samy Vellu tells Indians to be thankful to BN

The Indian community should be grateful for the help extended to build new Tamil schools and repair old ones by the BN gov't, says S Samy Vellu.
Lynas plant is harmless, assures Najib

Lynas plant is harmless, assures Najib

The premier says the government would not have approved of the Lynas plant unless it was absolutely certain it was safe.
Najib: CBT charge not for police to decide

Najib: CBT charge not for police to decide

NONE UPDATED 8.44PM He says it is the AG's perogative what charges if any would greet those involved in the NFC scandal.

 

 

Suhakam defends marchers, says PAA flawed

Suhakam defends marchers, says PAA flawed

Suhakam says the Peaceful Assembly Act 2011 restrictions on processions is against international standards.

 

NFC 'shocked'  at CCID's CBT claim

NFC 'shocked' at CCID's CBT claim

NONE The National Feedlot Corporation is accusing the police of trying to pre-empt a decision by the AG's Chambers.
Anti-Lynas rally a test of Najib's resolve

Anti-Lynas rally a test of Najib's resolve

lynas himpunan hijau 260212 Will the Najib administration buckle to thousands of protesters who thronged his home state? Will they be prosecuted under the PAA?
Mixed reactions from Bar Council over rally

Mixed reactions from Bar Council over rally

lynas himpunan hijau 260211 It's happy with police assistance regarding logistics but not with the conditions imposed on organisers.
PM: Middle, lower income group not left out

PM: Middle, lower income group not left out

UPDATED 4.48PM In Malaysia, the middle and lower income group are not overlooked unlike other countries, says Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
Pua wants total freeze on NFC, directors' assets

Pua wants total freeze on NFC, directors' assets

Tony Pua says the cops will be held accountable if Shahrizat’s family cashes in on illegal assets before the government can reclaim them.
Shoe-throwing imam: Corruption rife in mosque

Shoe-throwing imam: Corruption rife in mosque

NONE Hoslan Hussain says numerous reports over financial irregularities had been lodged with the MACC and police.
DAP calls for PSC on Lynas plant

DAP calls for PSC on Lynas plant

If the government can set up a PSC after the Bersih 2.0 rally, then it would be wise to do the same for Lynas, says the DAP.
DAP sees red over Asli's 'T-shirts and shorts' jibe

DAP sees red over Asli's 'T-shirts and shorts' jibe

DAP's Ng Wei Aik also counters denials that the organiser had been ‘neutral’ during the Lim-Chua debate.
Organisers: Shut down Lynas or face fresh protest

Organisers: Shut down Lynas or face fresh protest

Himpunan Hijau 2.0 issues Putrajaya a 24-hour ultimatum to shut down the Lynas refinery or brace for fresh protests.
Badrul Amin denies Kuantan 'khalwat' arrest

Badrul Amin denies Kuantan 'khalwat' arrest

The S'gor MB's office communications director says he was counseling a woman with marriage problems and will assist in JAIP's probe.

Cops miffed over marches and children

Cops miffed over marches and children

NONE UPDATED 2.35PM Police not happy with rally organisers for failure to bar protestors from bringing children along.
'Malay first' leader unfit to lead M'sia

'Malay first' leader unfit to lead M'sia

FREE VOXPOP 'Until today, I continue to be shell-shocked by Muhyiddin's claim implying that he is not Malaysian first.'
Mahathir, even mountains will eventually fall

Mahathir, even mountains will eventually fall

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Any man with even an ounce of self-respect would have apologise for the transgressions...'
Ku Li who wants in from the cold

Ku Li who wants in from the cold

tengku razaleigh COMMENT Razaleigh always nurtured the perception that he was the last honest man in Umno, a prince who reluctantly...
Attack on Anwar: Umno at its most animalistic

Attack on Anwar: Umno at its most animalistic

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'This is what Umno is made of - thuggery and gangsterism. Pure unadulterated animalistic violence.'
15,000 swarm Kuantan for anti-Lynas rally

15,000 swarm Kuantan for anti-Lynas rally

NONE LIVE REPORT Anwar caps off the Kuantan rally and promises to pressure the gov't to stop Lynas. [PHOTOS INSIDE]
Pro-Lynas material surface ahead of green rally

Pro-Lynas material surface ahead of green rally

mock iphone anti-lynas kuantan thumb With hours left before the anti-Lynas rally on Sunday morning, pro-Lynas material have emerged around Kuantan.