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Updates from The Star:

Moderate earthquake off south Indonesia - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale occurred in the Banda Sea, Indonesia, at 5.09am Friday.

Former Commercial Crimes chief acquitted of corruption charges - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Suspended Commercial Crimes Investigation Department director Comm Datuk Ramli Yusoff has been acquitted of corruption charges by Sessions Court here.

Court sets April 13 for mention of church arson case - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
The Sessions Court here Friday set April 13 to mention the Metro Tabernacle Church arson case involving three friends.

PM: First stage of NEM out on March 30 - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
PUTRAJAYA: The first stage of the highly-anticipated New Economic Model (NEM) will be unveiled on March 30, quashing speculation that there is a delay in its launch.

Education Ministry releases names of best schools and students - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
PUTRAJAYA: The practice of listing top students who excel in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) is back after an absence of a few years.

Two former CC members unsure of their rights in polls - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
KUALA LUMPUR: Although the MCA elections are only about two weeks away, two former party central committee (CC) members are unsure of their eligibility to contest.


 

 

Updates from New Straits Times:

Kelantan prince seeks justice in Indonesia - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
KUALA LUMPUR: After winning a defamation suit against his Indonesian wife and mother-in-law here, Tengku Temenggong of Kelantan Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Sultan Ismail Petra is now taking the fight to Jakarta.

Taxi driver charged with killing toddler - Fri, 12 Mar 2010
KUALA KUBU BARU: A taxi driver was charged in the magistrate's court here yesterday with the murder of toddler Syafiah Humaira Sahari.

Appeal filed to disqualify trial judge - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has filed a petition of appeal to disqualify the trial judge presiding over his sodomy case.

Don't interfere, police tell political parties - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
PETALING JAYA: Police warned political parties to stay clear of the investigations into the death of 18-month-old toddler K. Haresvarra.

Recover fast, MCA advised - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak hopes for a solution to MCA's problems to put the Barisan Nasional component party back on track.

Two can't contest party elections - Thu, 11 Mar 2010
KUALA LUMPUR: As MCA awaits the full cast of contenders for the March 28 elections, it emerged yesterday that the mass resignations of central committee members last week to trigger the contests has claimed two casualties.

 

 

 

 

Updates from The Malaysian Insider:

Ex-top cop Ramli acquitted of graft - Fri, 12 Mar 2010

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Suspended police Commissoner Datuk Ramli Yusoff has been acquitted of three corruption charges by the Sessions Court here.

Judge M Gunalan ruled today that the prosecution had failed to prove a prima facie case against Ramli, who was the Commercial Crimes Investigations Department (CCID) chief when he was charged and suspended from service in 2007.

April 13 court date for church attack trio - Fri, 12 Mar 2010

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The trial of three despatch riders charged over the arson attack on the Metro Tabernacle Church is set to commence on April 13.

The date was set today by the Sessions Court, where the trio — Raja Muhammad Faizal Raja Ibrahim(24-years old), Raja Muhammad Idzham Raja Ibrahim (22), and another 23-year-old, Azuwan Shah Ahmad — were charged under Section 436 of the Penal Code, in January.

Liow on tour to feel out support - Fri, 12 Mar 2010

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — With ten days left for nomination on March 22, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai is rushing to seek delegates views before deciding which party post to contest.

The health minister said the views of delegates was most important in his decision making for MCA fresh polls on March 28.

“From tonight (yesterday), I will be travelling across the country to seek views and gauge support of grassroots members and central delegates.

BN backbenchers need PR help to amend meet rules - Thu, 11 Mar 2010

By G Manimaran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The Barisan Nasional Back Benchers Club (BNBBC) has completed a study of amendments to the Dewan Rakyat meeting rules, and is hoping to get support from Pakatan Rakyat lawmakers to implement changes.

BNBBC deputy chairman Datuk Bung Mokhtar Radin said the amendments on quorums and voting by division need a two-thirds majority to be implemented, adding he hoped to have informal discussions with the opposition bench after Parliament resumes next Monday.

Elderly woman injured badly in snatch theft - Thu, 11 Mar 2010

IPOH, March 11 — A 60 year-old woman suffered serious injuries after a motorcyclist tried to snatch her sling bag at Kampung Pengkalan Daun, Chenderong Balai, Labu Kubong, Teluk Intan, yesterday.

Miserikah Bakri who was riding a motorcycle suffered a broken right arm, cracked rib and lip injury during the incident at 11.15am, Hilir Perak police chief ACP Goh Kok Liang said.

He said Miserikah was returning from a surau when a motorcyclist overtook her, made an about turn, and tried to snatch her sling bag.

Ong Ka Ting to save MCA? - Thu, 11 Mar 2010

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Will former MCA president Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting make a political comeback?

Following the party’s dismal performance in the 2008 general election, the former housing and local government minister had decided not to defend the top post.

Nevertheless, it is learnt that several party grassroots leaders have been pushing for Ka Ting’s return as they felt he could strengthen and unify the embattled party.

 

Updates from Malaysiakini:

 

 

GST to lower prices? We think not

Differing views emerged on the implementation of the new Goods and Services Tax at a forum yesterday, most insisting it is not the best solution to overcome our budget deficit.

 

Rosmah's singing won't save you, Najib
free 'The PM has turned to his family to help woo the Chinese back. Desperate times calls for desperate measures but getting his family to do a ‘Sound of Music' number is pathetic.'

Umno harassment, Pakatan recruitment
free 'Umno's harassment is only drawing more support for Anwar, PKR and Pakatan amongst both the educated and the ordinary.'

Cash for senior citizens: Penang ready for MACC probe
Guan Eng said he the state exco members were willing to offer their assistance during the investigations.

Vincent Tan is newest M'sian entry into Forbes' billionaires list
Berjaya chairperson and chief executive officer Vincent Tan became the latest Malaysian tycoon to make it into the Forbes' 2010 world billionaires list.

Another peace deal in the making for MCA?
ANALYSIS There is a possibility that the March 30 party polls may see potential candidates agreeing to a negotiated settlement.