Archive - 15 April 2013

Rosmah: 22,500 children benefited from Permata

Rosmah: 22,500 children benefited from Permata

They developed holistically, with Year One and Two Permata children showing improved personality and self-confidence, says the PM's wife.
2013-04-15

2013-04-15

Guan Eng vows to give Teng a 'shock' in Bukit Tengah

Guan Eng vows to give Teng a 'shock' in Bukit Tengah

UPDATED 9.40PM The DAP secretary-general says even though it is a PKR seat, ‘We (DAP) will give him a shock... we will be there in full force’.
Kit Siang to stick with Gelang Patah despite risks

Kit Siang to stick with Gelang Patah despite risks

Despite claims it'll end his career, the DAP supremo says he won’t withdraw for it has become 'the battle of Johor and even battle of Malaysia'.
Kudos to PAS for naming non-Muslim candidate

Kudos to PAS for naming non-Muslim candidate

Shanghai a factory for phantom voters, cries NGO

Shanghai a factory for phantom voters, cries NGO

The Bersih chapter there is amazed at the various irregularities faced by Malaysians in China, such as instant absentee voters.
22,000 affordable houses among pledges for Penang

22,000 affordable houses among pledges for Penang

Houses for the poor to rent and an annual incentive for women, youth, fisherfolk and taxi drivers among pledges in Penang Pakatan manifesto.
Why I shall vote in GE13

Why I shall vote in GE13

RCI on illegal immigrants in Sabah to continue on May 20

RCI on illegal immigrants in Sabah to continue on May 20

The royal commission of inquiry (RCI) on illegal immigrants in Sabah will hold its fourth hearing session at the Kota Kinabalu High Court next month.
Ex-Umno veep Mat Taib joins PAS

Ex-Umno veep Mat Taib joins PAS

NONE He is the third key personality to have crossed the political divide, but he will not be contesting in GE13.
MCA drops Tee Keat, Ping Sieu and Yen Yen

MCA drops Tee Keat, Ping Sieu and Yen Yen

NONE UPDATED 7.40PM An MCA ex-president and a serving veep will not get to defend their seats, while another veep won't be fielded.
Special team producing sex videos to tarnish image

Special team producing sex videos to tarnish image

NONE Ex-Umno leader Kadir said he had information that this team received funding and 'special compensation' from certain parties.
Dr M to represent Malaysia at Thatcher's funeral

Dr M to represent Malaysia at Thatcher's funeral

Dr Mahathir and wife were invited by the British government to the funeral at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, United Kingdom.
Kayveas: PPP to contest Kepong and four state seats

Kayveas: PPP to contest Kepong and four state seats

Its president, M Kayveas, says in addition to the parliamentary seat, it will contest one state seat each in Malacca, Selangor, Perak and Kelantan. 
Najib: BN's candidate list 'final', hopes no changes

Najib: BN's candidate list 'final', hopes no changes

UPDATED 7.50PM The BN chief hands over the candidate lists to party heads and strongly hints that changes should be avoided. [VIDEO]
MB withdraws bid to cite ex-MACC commissioner

MB withdraws bid to cite ex-MACC commissioner

Justice Lau Bee Lan endorsed Khalid’s application for the variation order and instructed the daily to publish the apology by April 29.
DAP seeks to reinforce presence in Johor

DAP seeks to reinforce presence in Johor

NONE The focus is on fielding another heavyweight in Kulai, as counterweight to the anticipated big fight for Gelang Patah.
Gerakan 'lends' three seats to others

Gerakan 'lends' three seats to others

NONE Gerakan confirms it will 'lend' Kepong and Kota Alam Shah to PPP. More than half of its candidates will be new faces.
A US vs Malaysian perspective on identifying voters

A US vs Malaysian perspective on identifying voters

COMMENT 'It is time for the next gov't to show that it has both the will and the way to act with solemn duty and transparent integrity.'
Teoh's sister Lee Lan, three activists held in Bidor

Teoh's sister Lee Lan, three activists held in Bidor

NONE UPDATED 4.50PM The four were distributing leaflets calling for a change of gov't and justice for Lee Lan's brother, Beng Hock.
Assailants are Umno supporters, says PKR worker

Assailants are Umno supporters, says PKR worker

Hasri Hassan was badly injured in last Friday's attack by 16 men in Kemaman, Terengganu, and police have since detained four suspects.
Najib's BR1M letter an offence, claims Sarawak PKR

Najib's BR1M letter an offence, claims Sarawak PKR

The PM, in his letter to BR1M recipients, is committing a crime under the Election Offences Act, says its state vice-chairperson See Chee How.
Tok Guru: Chinese no longer afraid of Islam

Tok Guru: Chinese no longer afraid of Islam

NONE UPDATED 5.10PM They have seen from the rule of PAS in Kelantan that there is nothing to fear, says Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat.
Rafizi to sue Papagomo for defamation

Rafizi to sue Papagomo for defamation

NONE UPDATED 5.01PM The PKR strategy director is all riled by the pro-Umno blogger's claim he was sacked from Petronas on disciplinary issues.

Perlis mufti in the dark about contesting Kangar

Perlis mufti in the dark about contesting Kangar

Juanda Jaya says he has not been contacted or informed about the possibility of contesting in the parliamentary seat.
False ulamas like fake watches, says Nik Aziz

False ulamas like fake watches, says Nik Aziz

UPDATED 5.13PM He believes Umno’s supposed practice of engaging ‘so-called ulamas’ to contest in GE - like the knock-off watches - won’t work.
Singapore police probe six Malaysians over voting drive

Singapore police probe six Malaysians over voting drive

The group had been out on the streets in Singapore, urging fellow Malaysians there to vote in the upcoming 13th general election.

BN analysis of Pakatan manifesto flawed, says PKR

BN analysis of Pakatan manifesto flawed, says PKR

UPDATED 4.45PM It is based on flawed assumptions and fudged numbers, says Rafizi Ramli, citing a document received via email.
PSM offers a breath of fresh air in M'sian politics

PSM offers a breath of fresh air in M'sian politics

Gelang Patah MCA's Jason still weighing next move

Gelang Patah MCA's Jason still weighing next move

NONE His supporters had decided to halt all campaign activities following reports that the MCA has resolved to give the seat to Umno.
Orang Asli, poor to benefit from Perak Pakatan manifesto

Orang Asli, poor to benefit from Perak Pakatan manifesto

NONE UPDATED 2.24PM If it wins Perak, Pakatan promises progress for the indigenous community, and a RM760 monthly aid to the poor.
1MDB's US$3bil notes receive 'A-' rating

1MDB's US$3bil notes receive 'A-' rating

KINIBIZ This confirms a Bloomberg report last month that 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) has raised US$3bil (RM9.3bil) in debt papers.
BN reinstates ban on news portals ahead of GE13

BN reinstates ban on news portals ahead of GE13

The online media were banned from most BN events prior to 2008, but the government softened its stance after the GE12 debacle. [VIDEO]
Some things in the Penang project don't quite fit

Some things in the Penang project don't quite fit

NONE KINIBIZ CM Lim Guan Eng's view is simple - Penang can't be held to ransom by the federal gov't as the traffic situation worsens.
Protest as Najib appoints GE13 candidates

Protest as Najib appoints GE13 candidates

NONE Some 30 BN supporters of the Seri Setia coordinator had heard of his replacement and held protests against it. [VIDEO]

Umno set to give way to Ibrahim Ali in Pasir Mas

Umno set to give way to Ibrahim Ali in Pasir Mas

NONE So long as the Malay rights group Perkasa chief contests under the BN logo, says the Pasir Mas Umno division chief Hanafi Mamat.
Refer Mustafa to disciplinary panel, says Haron Din

Refer Mustafa to disciplinary panel, says Haron Din

If the disciplinary committee feels it would be proper to take action, then by all means go ahead, says PAS deputy spiritual leader Haron Din.
Sunday voting - EC disrespecting Rukunegara

Sunday voting - EC disrespecting Rukunegara

PSM goes on offensive, mulls possible 11 seats

PSM goes on offensive, mulls possible 11 seats

NONE UPDATED 3.30PM PKR's candidate list has pushed PSM to review its relationship with the Pakatan coalition.
Kula's ex-aide to stand as Independent in Kepayang

Kula's ex-aide to stand as Independent in Kepayang

RK Muthu says he will run for the state seat and hints that another ‘professional’ will contest as an Independent candidate in Ipoh Barat.
Need to be vigilant on record of candidates

Need to be vigilant on record of candidates

Najib's zombie apocalypse

Najib's zombie apocalypse

Why should we believe him?
Lion Air crash pilot felt jet 'dragged' from sky

Lion Air crash pilot felt jet 'dragged' from sky

Initial debriefings, witness comments and weather reports have focused attention on the possibility of 'wind shear' or a downdraft from storm clouds.
Last-ditch effort to get or keep seats for polls

Last-ditch effort to get or keep seats for polls

NONE The jostling has intensified as Pakatan politicians try to get on the candidacy list while incumbents cling to their seats.
Taking from the poor to give to the poor

Taking from the poor to give to the poor

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'The gov't is frantically giving out BR1M, and it is frantically borrowing money from, who else, the citizens.'
MCA shaping up to be biggest GE casualty

MCA shaping up to be biggest GE casualty

FREE YOURSAY 'Play the Umno game. Use your votes secretly to vote for the opposition in your area and at least play a positive role towards national change.'
When will the cops wake up about campaign violence?

When will the cops wake up about campaign violence?

FREE YOURSAY 'Are they waiting for Pakatan campaign workers and supporters to get killed before they take action?'
1M'sia-Penang club bemoans criticism

1M'sia-Penang club bemoans criticism

NONE 1Malaysia-Penang Welfare Club president Geh Choh Hun claims that the drive to dole out cash is purely a charitable one.
Will Pakatan lose even before the voting starts?

Will Pakatan lose even before the voting starts?

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'How are they are going to form a gov't that will unite the citizens when they themselves are struggling to be united?'
Bishop says Sunday ballot a bane to Christians

Bishop says Sunday ballot a bane to Christians

NONE Catholic prelate says decision to hold GE13 vote on a Sunday reflects insensitivity to Christian obligations.
Dr M shows true colours in broadside against Lim

Dr M shows true colours in broadside against Lim

FREE YOURSAY 'Mahathir and Umno are more than happy to see Malaysians fight among ourselves so that they can rule through racial division.'