SHAH ALAM, 20 Jan 2009: Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri who is on trial for the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu, told the High Court here today that he did not have any motive to kill the Mongolian. He said he did not know the woman and would never have committed such a stupid act especially since […]
Archives for January 2009
Eight detained in MIC treasurer’s murder
IPOH, 20 Jan 2009: Police have detained eight men in connection with the murder of MIC Ipoh Barat treasurer N Sitamparam, 64, who died of slash wounds during a robbery at his house in Jalan Wayang Buntong on 12 Jan. Perak Police Chief Datuk Zulkefli Abdullah said acting on information from the public, police detained […]
Norman, Memey plead not guilty to “khalwat”
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Jan 2009: Popular actor Norman Hakim and upcoming actress Memey pleaded not guilty in the Gombak Timur Syariah Court here today to having committed “khalwat” (being in close proximity), last October. Norman whose real name is Mohamed Norhakim Zaidon, 33, and Memey (real name Suhaiza Suhaimi), 21, were alleged to have committed […]
LKIM asked to probe fish shortage
ALOR SETAR, 20 Jan 2009: The Malaysian Fisheries Development Board (LKIM) has been asked to investigate and overcome the shortage of fish supply in the country which has pushed up the market price of the item despite the numerous incentives given to fishers. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Samad said the government […]
BN leaders cannot remain in comfort zone: Najib
PUTRAJAYA, 20 Jan 2009: Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders should break out of their comfort zone and reorientate their approach to be constantly in tune with the people’s aspiration, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today. Calling on BN leaders to rise to the occasion, the deputy prime minister also urged them to rearrange their strategies and […]
PPPA affects business
By Zedeck SiewGOMBAK, 20 Jan 2009: The Printing Presses and Publications Act (PPPA) makes it difficult for book publishers to conduct their business and should be amended, the Malaysian Book Publishers Association (Mabopa) said. Mabopa secretary Arief Hakim Sani said the PPPA was outdated and easily subjected to abuse. Mabopa secretary Arief Hakim Sani“I definitely think the […]
11 die on day one of Ops Sikap 19
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Jan 2009: Eleven people have died in 10 road accidents nationwide on the first day of Ops Sikap 19 which began yesterday. Bukit Aman public relations officer Supt Rasdi Ramli said the highest number of cases involved motorcyclists with 5 deaths followed by car (2), van (1), lorry (1) pedestrians (2). “Day […]
Three to be charged over Umno elections (Updated)
(Updated 5:02pm, 20 Jan 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Jan 2009: Three people, including an Umno division vice-head in Perak, will be charged in court on 22 Jan with offering bribes during the party’s divisional elections last November. A statement from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Putrajaya today said that the vice-head would be charged […]
Bahrain to open embassy in Malaysia
MANAMA (Bahrain), 20 Jan 2009: In a move that can only spell enhanced relations between Malaysia and Bahrain, this Gulf nation is set to open its embassy in Kuala Lumpur, said Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. He said Bahrain was also receptive to Malaysia’s request for the visa validity period for Malaysian […]
Sri Lanka’s civil war
Translation by Sharmila Valli NarayananA Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam vehicle with soldiers (© Ulflarsen; source: Wikipedia) THE plight of the Sri Lankan Tamils, the rising crime rate among the Tamil community, and Ponggal wishes dominated the Tamil press headlines during the week of 12 to 18 Jan 2009. Tamil newspapers have always reported on the ongoing civil war […]
