Penang open tender spree shows up Putrajaya

By Lee Wei Lian


KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The Penang government’s open tender spree in the past few months could put the federal government in a bad light as both strive to show the public that they stand for transparency and excellence.

Umno rules because of the non-Malays

Raja Petra Kamarudin

Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak says that Umno does not need PAS and that it is strong enough to survive without PAS. There are some in Umno who also belittle MCA, MIC, Gerakan, etc., and suggest that Umno is better off without these non-Malay parties -- especially when the non-Malays are ‘so demanding’.

Years of cheap power depleting Malaysia’s gas wells

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Malaysia is set to become a nett gas importer in five years, no thanks to a profligate subsidy policy where Petronas has been subsidising independent power producers (IPPs) by RM116.4 billion since 1997, a report said today.

Paris Hilton detained while traveling with 'powerful' Malaysians

AJACCIO - American party girl Paris Hilton was briefly held by police on the French island of Corsica after being caught with cannabis in her handbag, according to police sources.

S’gor Pakatan reps pick BN’s Shamsudin to head PAC - TheStar

By WANI MUTHIAH

SHAH ALAM: Sungai Burung assemblyman Datuk Shamsudin Lias of Barisan Nasional has been appointed the new Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman by the Pakatan Rakyat-controlled Selangor legislative assembly.

PI Bala: Razak Baginda is innocent - The Malaysian Insider

By Shannon Teoh

LONDON, July 7 – Private detective P. Balasubramaniam today dropped a bombshell by insisting that his former client Abdul Razak Baginda was not involved in the murder of Mongolian translator Altantuya Shariibuu.

No idols here: Malaysia glued to quest for young imam - Telegraph

BARNEY HENDERSON, KUALA LUMPURJune 28, 2010A MALAYSIAN version of X Factor has forsaken the world of pop to conduct a search for an inspiring religious leader.

Opposition paper banned in Malaysia - The Age

KUALA LUMPURJuly 3, 2010

Malaysia has suspended publication of a main opposition newspaper, in a move political rivals criticised as a crackdown on dissent.

Bala vs SPRM (or Najib)

Umno, Pakatan slam Dr M’s Malay theory as ‘far-fetched’

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — In a rare show of unity, Umno and Pakatan Rakyat (PR) have slammed Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s argument that the Malays could end up being a minority.

Money from sports gambling: A sure bet? - The Malaysian Insider

By Sheridan Mahavera

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Datuk Teh Kim Poo is steeling himself for more headache and misery.

Four more 'Muslim scholars' deny joining UMNO

Harakahdaily

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28: After revelations that the forty so-called 'Muslim scholars' who the media said joined UMNO last Friday had been cheated, four more individuals among the group have denied they had joined UMNO.

Back your claim, DAP tells 'Chinese expert' Rais

Harakahdaily

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24: The government's determination to legalise sports betting has been met with growing opposition, with DAP challenging Rais Yatim to name the Chinese associations he claimed had appealed to the government to legalise sports betting.

DAP wants Parliamentary probe on Najib’s Sibu ‘promises’ - The Malaysian Insider

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal

June 24, 2010

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 —The DAP demanded today that Datuk Seri Najib Razak be referred to the parliamentary rights and privileges committee over “inconsistencies” concerning money promised by the prime minister during the recent Sibu by-election campaign.

Khairy must quit, says Ibrahim Ali - The Malaysian Insider

By G. Manimaran

June 24, 2010

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Perkasa president Datuk Ibrahim Ali today asked Khairy Jamaluddin to resign as Rembau MP for compromising Malay interests in defending the MCA Youth chief.

When non-Muslims have rights — The Malaysian Insider

JUNE 24 — It is a rare day when a non-Muslim’s right is upheld and cited as a reason why certain policies are introduced in Malaysia.

Dr Asri won’t join Umno, yet - The Malaysian Insider

 By G. Manimaran

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Ex-Perlis Mufti Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin, who Umno officials claim will join their party, is believed to have changed his mind following reports linking him to Wahhabism and the Jemaah Islamiah (JI) terror network.

Umno Youth Is Against Football Betting - Bernama

TAWAU, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Umno Youth movement is against the government's proposal to issue licence for football betting, its chief, Khairy Jamaluddin said on Thursday.

Israeli assassination attempt on Erdogan failed: report - Press TV

PressTV  

AMMAN, June 24: The Israeli intelligence agency Mossad has failed in an attempt to assassinate Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a Jordanian weekly says.

Asri blasts govt, police over 'lies'

Harakahdaily  

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23: Former Perlis state mufti Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin (right)has condemned the government's recent allegation that he and several other leaders were linked to Wahhabism and therefore were security threats.

A Hidden Fact Regarding Penang Second Bridge

Press Statement from Parti Keadilan on Penang Second Bridge

22 June 2010

In March, 2008, YB Sim Tze Tzin revealed a letter written by UEM Managing Director Dato Ahmad Pardas Senin to Director of Economic Planning Unit of Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Dr. Sulaiman Mahbob.

Why not allow sports betting too, Kelantan Govt told - The Star

KOTA BARU: Controversial blogger Kickdefella has questioned why PAS leaders are vehemently against legalising sports betting when Kelantan allows the sale of alcohol to non-Muslims.

Wee reminded: 'It's not the same, stupid' - Harakahdaily

Harakahdaily  

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21: Wangsa Maju member of parliament Wee Chee Keong's statement that Pakatan Rakyat was hypocritical in their opposition against gambling has raised eyebrows from several PAS MPs for his "stupidity" and "ignorance".

'Why don't you appeal?' Zaid tells BN - Harakahdaily

Harakahdaily  

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21: PKR central leadership council member Zaid Ibrahim has urged Barisan Nasional to appeal against the ruling on Batu member of parliament Tian Chua after the judge confirmed his decision amid debate over whether Tian was still qualified as MP.

Penang to launch anti toll-hike campaign -The Malaysian Insider

By Adib Zalkapli

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The Penang state government will start a campaign to oppose Putrajaya’s plan to raise the Penang bridge toll rate to RM9.40.

Husam on how to spoil Najib's 'surprise' - Harakahdaily

Harakahdaily
KOTA BHARU, June 18: Kelantan Exco Husam Musa (pic) has suggested that Pakatan Rakyat state governments respond to the prime minister's hinting of a 'surprise' general election by announcing their respective state elections earlier.  

'Terror' claims a ploy, warns Anwar

Harakahdaily

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17: Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim said the recent media reports about a militant group operating in the country were an attempt by the government to divert public attention from the many problems plaguing the nation.

Selangor to help those denied federal scholarships - The Malaysian Insider

By Neville Spykerman

State executive councillor Dr Halimah Ali in charge of education said deserving students will be able to later convert the loans to full state scholarships at the Universiti Industri Selangor and Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor.

Separate Boarding Entrances For Men And Women In Transjakarta Buses - Bernama

By Ahmad Fuad Yahya

JAKARTA, June 14 (Bernama) -- An increase in groping on public buses has forced bus service provider in Jakarta, Transjakarta, to provide separate boarding entrances for men and women on their buses, starting Thursday.

Selangor may not be able to act in land case - theStar

By YIP YOKE TENG

PETALING JAYA: The Selangor government’s hands might be tied from taking action against those involved in alienating and developing institutional lands for commercial purposes because approvals were given by the former state government.

Penang CM shoots down govt nuke plans - HarakahDaily

Harakahdaily

PENANG, June 9: Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng (pic) said he would not allow any nuclear plant to be built in Penang as the federal government's poor maintenance record brought rise to safety concerns.   

AirAsia anger: $240 London fares cause angst - The Age

Travellers' anticipation at snaring a $240 Melbourne to London fare on AirAsia has turned to anger among those who missed out.

Special incentives for Israeli ships - theSun

PETALING JAYA (June 7, 2010): PORT KLANG-based Westports Bhd had offered rebates and special privileges to Israeli subsidiary Gold Star Line Ltd.

Israeli ships shocker - theSun

by R. Nadeswaran and Terence Fernandez 

PORT KLANG (June 7, 2010): While the Israelis have attacked and blockaded a flotilla with Malaysians on board bringing aid for Palestinians, Malaysian ports have been receiving Israeli cargo vessels since 1998.

U.S. military holds soldier in classified video leak - Reuters

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A U.S. soldier has been arrested in connection with the release of a classified video showing a 2007 helicopter attack that killed a dozen people in Baghdad, including two Reuters news staff, the U.S. military said on Monday.

MCA MP questions appointment of Chua junior as deputy minister - The Malaysian Insider

By Clara Chooi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — Gelang Patah MP Tan Ah Eng lashed out MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek for claiming he had included her name in his recommendations to the prime minister for the recent Cabinet reshuffle.

Najib’s Greatest Folly?

by: Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, PAS Central Working Committee Member.

 It wasn’t always as bad. But of late, it has turned a lot worse.

Iran Revolutionary Guards ready to escort Gaza ships -theStar

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards are ready to provide a military escort to cargo ships trying to break Israel's blockade of Gaza, a representative of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday.

Pakatan flays Vincent Tan’s ‘charity’ move - The Malaysian Insider

By Neville Spykerman and Yow Hong Chieh

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Pakatan Rakyat (PR) leaders scoffed at Tan Sri Vincent Tan’s gesture to donate RM525 million profit from selling part of his sports betting company and justification for legalising that business.

Scorpene scandal: French police raid DCN - AFP

(AFP) - French financial police have searched the offices of naval arms manufacturer DCNS and industrial group Thales in connection with a probe into the sale of submarines to Malaysia, a judicial source said today.

Cop throws uniform into dustbin after quitting - theStar

Wednesday June 2, 2010

Compiled by FLORENCE SAMY, BEH YUEN HUI AND A. RAMAN

A policewoman literally threw her uniform away on the day she resigned from the force, major Chinese dailies highlighted.

Freedom Flotilla - Memorandum for the Turkish Embassy

2 June 2010

MEMORANDUM OF APPRECIATION AND COLLABORATIVE ASSISTANCE

Your Excellency Madam Serapataay,

RM50b toll takeover plan for Cabinet to view - The Malaysian Insider

By Lee Wei Lian

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Asas Serba Sdn Bhd is hoping to present their plans to acquire the nation’s toll concessions before the Cabinet tomorrow to get the government’s backing, sources say.

Massive sinkhole swallows building in Guatemala City in wake of Tropical Storm Agatha - Daily News

BY MICHAEL SHERIDAN, DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

Tuesday, June 1st 2010

Guatemala emerged from the downpours of Tropical Storm Agatha, it was struck by another natural disaster - a massive sinkhole that swallowed an entire building.

Tee Keat dropped in Cabinet reshuffle - The Malaysian Insider

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Datuk Wira Chor Chee Heung was appointed the new Housing and Local Government Minister while Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha replaced Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat as Transport Minister in a minor Cabinet reshuffle today.

487 flotilla activists sent to Israeli jail - Agencies

Agencies


GAZA, June 1: Israel has jailed 487 international activists captured during its deadly commando strike on a Gaza aid convoy, while 48 others are to be "expelled."

Ten dead as Israel storms aid ships - Reuters

(Reuters) - Israeli commandos stormed a convoy of Gaza-bound aid ships on Monday and more than 10 of the mostly international activists aboard were killed, provoking a diplomatic crisis and Palestinian charges of a "massacre."

Israel attacks Gaza aid fleet - AlJazeera

Israeli forces have attacked a flotilla of aid-carrying ships aiming to break the country's siege on Gaza.
Up to 16 people were killed and dozens injured when troops stormed the Freedom Flotilla early on Monday, the Israeli Army Radio said.

Gaza aid convoy ignores Israel order to turn back - Reuters

JERUSALEM Sun May 30, 2010 (Reuters) - Pro-Palestinian activists aboard a six-ship convoy sailing for the Gaza Strip have ignored orders by the Israeli navy to turn back, an Israeli official said Monday.

Security for council president's house endorsed by board - theSun

By Terence Fernandez
SUBANG JAYA (May 30, 2010): The security provided to Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) president Datuk Adnan Md Ikhsan's home was endorsed by the council's full board way back in 2008, with a caveat that the council does not incur additional cost.

MBPJ and developers in cahootsv - theSun

By Terence Fernandez
PETALING JAYA (May 30, 2010): The low-cost saga in Petaling Jaya has taken yet another turn with revelations that some developers were working hand-in glove with the local council to allocate low cost units for council employees.

Award-winning teacher’s secret–reading and sex - TheStar

By R.S.N.MURALI
newsdesk@thestar.com.my

KUALA TERENGGANU: Reading and having sex nightly. That, says Tokoh Nilam award winner Alias Ismail, is the secret to his seemingly boundless energy during the day.

Gaza aid convoy ignores Israel order to turn back

JERUSALEM, May 31 – Pro-Palestinian activists aboard a six-ship convoy sailing for the Gaza Strip have ignored orders by the Israeli navy to turn back, an Israeli official said today.

No Football Betting For Selangor - Bernama

SHAH ALAM, May 30 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government will not allow premises in the state to be used for football betting, Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said.

'Special' security for council chief - theSun

by R. Nadeswaran
SHAH ALAM (May 26, 2010): The president of the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) enjoys a rare privilege only accorded to cabinet ministers. He has official security for his private home in Shah Alam – paid for by ratepayers.

MBPJ planning director to be transferred - The Star

by TAN KARR WEI and ELAN PERUMAL
newsdesk@thestar.com.my

PETALING JAYA: The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) planning director embroiled in the low-cost flat controversy will be transferred to the Shah Alam City Council next month.

RM6.5mil settlement for Temuans whose land was taken away - The Star

By M. MAGESWARI
mages@thestar.com.my

PUTRAJAYA: It took 14 years for 26 orang asli families, who had their land snatched away to make way for a highway, to see justice done — the Federal Court recorded a RM6.5mil landmark settlement.

Petrol prices could rise initial 15 sen per litre - The Malaysian Insider

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The government could hike petrol prices by an initial 15 sen per litre from their current price at some stage this year under plans presented by a body advising the government on how to cut subsidies.

Boy's RM8mil gambling losses - The Star

By EDWARD R. HENRY

PORT KLANG: A boy who went into high-stakes gambling at the age of 16 accumulated losses amounting to about RM8mil by the time he was 19.

Sex, bribes in banknote deals - The Edge

A RESERVE Bank currency firm was willing to supply prostitutes and pay bribes to win contracts, according to a federal police witness at the centre of Australia's most serious corruption investigation.

ISA only used as scare tactic, claims RPK - The Malaysian Insider

By Shannon Teoh

LONDON, May 23 — Twice-detained without charge or trial under the Internal Security Act (ISA), controversial blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin said yesterday that the law had outlived its usefulness.

Raja Petra Kamaruddin (RPK) in London - Malaysia Today

RPK dares Malaysia to fight him in UK - The Malaysian Insider

By Shannon Teoh

LONDON, May 23 — Fugitive blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin has thrown down the gauntlet to Malaysian authorities, challenging them to bring standing charges against him to the courts in the United Kingdom.

PAS mulls nominating non-Muslims as senators - The Malaysian Insider

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal
KLANG, May 23 — PAS is considering nominating non-Muslims as Senators in the Dewan Negara, and as candidates in the next general election.

Felda trader put off by Jakim's 'discrimination' in issuing Halal logo

Harakahdaily

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21: A small-time food manufacturer in a Felda settlement has complained about discrimination by the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) over the issuance of the 'Halal' certificate.

Pakistan shuts down YouTube - Daily Times

Daily Times  

ISLAMABAD, May 21: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday directed all internet service providers concerned to shut down YouTube in view of growing sacrilegious content on the website.

US cartoonist apologises over Facebook Muhammad row - BBC

BBC  

SEATTLE, May 21: A cartoonist whose work inspired an internet campaign inviting people to draw images of the Prophet Muhammad has apologised for her role in the row.

Sime Darby: PAS calls for special panel, suspension of top officers - Harakahdaily

Harakahdaily

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21: PAS has called for the suspension of Sime Darby chairman Musa Hitam, its CEO Azhar Abdul Hamid and its Vice President of Utilities and Energy Division Hisham Hamdan to facilitate an investigation into losses amounting to RM1.63 billion by the giant corporation.

Senior MBPJ officials own low-cost flats - The Sun

by R. Nadeswaran, Terence Fernandez and Llew-Ann Phang
PETALING JAYA (May 20, 2010): SHE is chauffeur-driven in an official four-wheel drive on duties and states her address in official documents as a double-storey corner terrace house in Kota Damansara.

Dr Pornthip video testimony application on June 11 - The Malaysian Insider

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal

SHAH ALAM, May 20 — The coroner’s court has fixed June 11 to hear a formal application to allow Thai pathologist Dr Pornthip Rojanasunand to testify via video conferencing in the Teoh Beng Hock inquest.

EC passes buck to MACC over PM’s Sibu ‘offer’ - The Malaysian Insider

By G. Manimaran and Neville Spykerman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — The Election Commission claimed it had no power to probe allegations Datuk Seri Najib Razak had committed an election offence during the Sibu by-election with his pitch to solve flash floods there if Barisan Nasional retained the Parliamentary seat.

90 Days Maternity Leave For Kelantan Women Civil Servants From Next Year - Bernama

KOTA BAHARU, May 19 (Bernama) -- Starting next year, female Kelantan government servants will get 90 days maternity leave, compared with 60 days now.

Goodies no longer a good tactic -The Star

Comment by BARADAN KUPPUSAMY

The era of buying political loyalty with schools, promises of new roads, temples or cash handouts is long over. Any party that wants the people's vote will have to make the effort to reconnect with the people.

Go now, Mugilan tells Samy Vellu -The Malaysian Insider

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — MIC deputy youth chief V.Mugilan has asked party president Datuk Seri S.Samy Vellu to quit immediately, in order to salvage the Barisan Nasional (BN) component party.

Election Commission’s professionalism, credibility and integrity plunged to its lowest point - Lim Kit Siang

The Election Commission’s professionalism, credibility and integrity plunged to its lowest point in its 53-year history in the Sibu by-election unless it could satisfactorily explain the two-and-a-half hour delay in announcing the results on polling night and the 9.37% or 5,172-voter mistake in voter turnout.

Stop treating Sabah and Sarawak as 'fixed deposit': LDP - Daily Express

Kota Kinabalu: Federal Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders should stop treating Sabah and Sarawak just as its "fixed deposit" and instead pay more attention to the problems and needs of the people.

Bung gets a month's jail for marrying without consent - The Star

By NURBAITI HAMDAN

KUALA LUMPUR: Kinabatangan MP Datuk Bung Mokhtar Radin has been sentenced to one month's jail for entering into a polygamous marriage without the consent of a Syariah Court.

Never before in Sibu — Wee Wui Keat (loyarburok.com)

MAY 19 — Never before in Sibu have we seen such a strong line of a multi-ethnic opposition coalition working together hand-in-hand way into the wee hours of the night to bring about change.

Samy Vellu says to retire next August or September - The Malaysian Insider

By Baradan Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said today he would step down “eight or nine months” before his term expires on May 21, 2012.

PAS mulls non-Muslim candidates for next election

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — PAS will consider fielding non-Muslim candidates in the next general election, following the formation of the PAS Supporter’s Congress (Dewan Himpunan Penyokong PAS).

Hulu Selangor and the unstoppable wave of new politics - Harakahdaily

Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad  

For the plethora of events that have recently unfolded, my silence has, perhaps, been deafening. Few have called in to say ‘hello’ while old friends have jokingly insinuated that I may be contemplating to cross over after Pakatan’s defeat in the Hulu Selangor (HS) by-election. One is now challenged to come out with a commentary on HS.

Arab-American is Miss USA 2010 - Chicago Tribune / AP

Chicago Tribune / AP  

LAS VEGAS, May 17: A 24-year-old Arab American from Michigan beat out 50 other women to take the 2010 Miss USA title Sunday night, despite nearly stumbling in her evening gown.

The award of a sports betting license to Berjaya Group marks a complete mockery and the end of “New Economic Model” - DAP

Media Statement by Tony Phua Kiam Wee in Sibu on Wednesday, 12^th May 2010:

Perkasa again questions Chinese support for BN - The Malaysian Insider

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — Malay rights group Perkasa has again questioned Chinese support for Barisan Nasional (BN), noting that the lack of support in Sibu was similar to the Hulu Selangor vote last month.

Close cooperation ensured PR victory: Mariah - Harakahdaily

SIBU, May 17: Close cooperation among PAS, PKR and DAP has contributed to Pakatan Rakyat's victory in the just-concluded Sibu by-election.

CCTV images on Robbery In Lift - The Sun

Sunway, 11 May 2010 : Even the lifts in condominiums secured by guards may not be safe, two sisters have found. Photographs taken from the condominium's security CCTV, made available to theSun by a member of the public, show the robber loitering in the corridor next to the elevator and following the sisters into a lift.

Sibu vote shows difficulties for BN, Pakatan - The Malaysian Insider

By The Malaysian Insider
ANALYSIS, May 17 — DAP’s Sibu win does not mean Pakatan Rakyat can soon win Putrajaya or Petrajaya, but it also shows that Barisan Nasional’s use of the chequebook will no longer impress disgruntled voters.

DAP takes Sibu - The Malaysian Insider

By Adib Zalkapli
SIBU, May 16 — The DAP pulled off a surprise win in the Sibu by-election today, defeating Barisan Nasional’s (BN) SUPP by 398 votes in a hard fought race, official results show.

Latest - SIBU - DAP wins with 18845, BN 18447, Ind 232, Majority is 398

DAP wins with 18845, BN 18447, Ind 232, Majority is 398

DAP ahead in vote count - The Malaysian Insider

UPDATED @ 10:04:50 16-05-2010

May 16, 2010

SIBU, May 16 — With counting nearly completed, the DAP leads by 2,651 votes against the Barisan Nasional (BN) in the Sibu by-election.

Taib’s absence key to BN strategy

By Adib Zalkapli

May 16, 2010

SIBU, May 16 — Pictures of Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud could hardly be seen in the town centre here throughout the campaign period for today’s by-election.

Old Story From Hulu Selangor

Overheard in a restaurant - Mejar, Batang Kali


" Are you sure?” someone behind me exclaimed in a restaurant.

The state of our cities

Dr Muzaffar Iqbal  

When I left the hotel in North Tehran, there was ample time to reach the airport, but an hour later, I found myself hemmed in; there was an unending line of vehicles in all six lanes all around us.

Kit Siang says Najib's RM15 m goodies in Sibu not enough

Harakahdaily  

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14: DAP leader Lim Kit Siang said the RM15 million given by prime minister Najib Razak to Chinese schools in Sibu was hardly enough, especially when compared to RM77 million paid to secure a meeting with US president Barack Obama and the writing-off of RM320 billion-worth of oil to Brunei recently.

A day after ‘sodomy’ Saiful had tea with Anwar

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan attended a tea reception for fans of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the latter’s home a day after he was allegedly sodomised by the opposition leader, the High Court was told today.

DAP man eats ‘kampua’ to debunk Islamic state fears

By Adib Zalkapli

SIBU, May 13 — The DAP candidate in the by-election here, Wong Ho Leng, had a highly-publicised lunch with his family today at a local stall to show his commitment to defend “the Sibu way of life”.

Kedah will not dissolve assembly, says MB

By Clara Chooi and Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The Kedah Pakatan Rakyat government has ignored independent MP Zulkifli Noordin’s warning of a “second Perak” and will not seek to dissolve its state assembly.

Kapar MP refuses to drop sand-mining graft claims

By Boo Su-Lyn

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — Kapar MP S. Manikavasagam has refused to withdraw his graft allegations against Kumpulan Semesta Sdn Bhd (KSSB), despite the threat of a lawsuit from the Selangor sand-mining concession holder.

Group shelves May 13 programme amid PAS protest

Harakahdaily

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 12: The People's Awakening Movement (Gertak) has indefinitely postponed a controversial gathering in Terengganu tomorrow following protests over its racist overtones.

Chavez: Accusations against Iran baseless

PressTV  

CARACAS, May 13: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says there is no evidence to prove accusations that Iran is pursuing a military nuclear program.