PENANG, 19 Aug 2009: The Penang government has demanded an explanation from the state Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as to why it reopened an investigation into a case involving a quarry. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the case, which was linked to former deputy chief minister (I) Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin, was closed as there […]
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The homophobic media
By Zedeck SiewFOR the past week or so, a Bernama news article entitled Unconventional Methods To Prevent Influenza has been making its rounds on the internet. The reason? It quotes one Dr V M Palaniappan as claiming that masturbation and “homosexual activities” increase the likelihood of swine flu infection. Apparently, such acts cause the body to develop […]
Khalid: MACC must adopt proper measures in treating witnesses
SHAH ALAM, 18 Aug 2009: Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said today he is not questioning the powers and freedom accorded to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate, but wants proper methods to be taken in their treatment of witnesses. He said the overall process of investigation adopted by the anti-graft […]
Nik Aziz denies “heaven” statements; Fatwa Council to clarify
KOTA BARU, 18 Aug 2009: PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat today denied having said that Umno members would not go to heaven. The Kelantan menteri besar also denied saying yesterday that they could not go to heaven as they practised a form of “false Islam” brought from Palestine and not the […]
Study economic impact of A(H1N1): Expert
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 Aug 2009: Companies, government departments, agencies, industries and other businesses should start to evaluate any economic impact brought on by the Influenza A(H1N1) outbreak. Dr Michael Mitakidis, medical director for International SOS Global Medical Services South and Southeast Asia, said besides assessment of medical and health policy, it would be useful to […]
Court allows second post mortem on Gunasegaran
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 Aug 2009: The High Court today allowed an application for a second post mortem by the elder sister of a man who died in police custody on 16 July. Justice Datuk Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah allowed the request by R Ganga Gowri, 32, for the post mortem to be conducted on R […]
PAS harps on Rohaizat’s disbarment
By Deborah LohPERMATANG PASIR, 18 Aug 2009: Rohaizat Othman‘s disbarment from legal practice will be a millstone around his neck as he runs for the Permatang Pasir state seat as the Barisan Nasional (BN)’s candidate. From the start, at the filing of nomination papers yesterday on 17 Aug, most of the 15 objections received by the Election […]
Teoh’s death – homicide cannot be presented, hearing told
SHAH ALAM, 17 Aug 2009: The theory that a homicide had occurred in the death of Teoh Beng Hock cannot be presented because of the failure on the part of the pathologist in questioning the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers, inquest proceedings was told today. Lawyer Gobind Singh Deo, who is holding a watching brief […]
MACC told to continue probe
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 Aug 2009: The Anti-Corruption Advisory Board today called on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to continue its investigations into corruption cases regardless of the status or background of the individuals involved. Its chairperson,Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad, said the board opined that MACC had the legal obligation to combat corruption efficiently and effectively. […]
“PKA chairperson appointed under due process”
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 Aug 2009: Due process has been observed in the appointment of Datuk Lee Hwa Beng as the Port Klang Authority (PKA) chairperson, the office of Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said. In a statement, Ong’s political aide Simon Lim said questions raised by Kuala Dimensi Sdn Bhd deputy chief executive […]
