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Conditions aplenty at PJ vigil

Andrew Ong — 2008-11-20T18:36:09+08:00

Permit conditions for the Nov 16 candle light vigil in Petaling Jaya stipulated that candles cannot be lit and there should be no anti-ISA paraphernalia.

Q&A: Najib to make a good PM

2008-11-20T18:32:34+08:00

Abdul Razak Baginda held his first press conference since his acquittal from the Altantunya Shaariibuu murder case. Below are excerpts from the 50-min event.

BBC chief slams 'insincere' toll discount

Syed Jaymal Zahiid — 2008-11-20T18:22:36+08:00

'I don't think they have given serious consideration to the matter. Are they encouraging people to use the highway at midnight?'

'Fuel prices not solely dependant on global crude oil prices'

Rahmah Ghazali — 2008-11-20T17:54:33+08:00

Parliament The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs minister says the retail price of fuel cannot solely be based on global crude oil prices as other processes are involved in turning crude oil into fuel.

Survey: M'sian unions violated, BAT in bad light

2008-11-20T17:17:13+08:00

There are systemic efforts to erode the powers of unions in Malaysia, with a large tobacco player being a major culprit.

Confirmed: Shahrizat to go for top post

2008-11-20T16:37:00+08:00

breaking news updated 5.55pm Wanita Umno deputy chief Shahrizat Abdul Jalil announces that she will contest against incumbent Rafidah Aziz in next year's party polls.

Council to negotiate on building heights

Athi Veranggan — 2008-11-20T16:24:35+08:00

The Penang government, under fire for approving four high-rise buildings which could affect the state’s heritage status, will now re-negotiate to reduce the height of the buildings.

Lim: Khaled must explain Rafiah gender issue

Syed Jaymal Zahiid — 2008-11-20T15:57:59+08:00

The manner and means of the removal of UM’s VC has raised eyebrows on whether there is an explicit glass-ceiling rule for women in the civil service.

Shah Rukh can't come for award function

2008-11-20T14:36:25+08:00

The Bollywood star is too busy to attend the award ceremony which was to take place on Nov 29, says a state official.

Sabah politicians see red on green ICs

Joe Fernandez — 2008-11-20T14:04:43+08:00

There are many Sabahans without ICs and therefore no legal status, but the National Registration Department is now issuing new documents to those of suspect nationality.

Pempena scandal: Ex-chief Chor targeted

2008-11-20T13:22:30+08:00

The opposition has trained its guns on former Pempena head Chor Chee Heung over the millions lost by the the state-owned company under the Tourism Ministry.

Let Uthaya visit ailing mother, gov't told

2008-11-20T13:19:11+08:00

Prison authorities allegedly did not pass on a message to Hindraf leader P Uthayakumar that his mother was seriously ill and admitted to hospital.

Gov't should profit from low fuel prices, says Shahrir

Rahmah Ghazali — 2008-11-20T12:38:10+08:00

The government is justified in earning revenue from the recent drop of global oil prices as it had given out subsidies when prices were high, said Shahrir.

Penang may lose heritage status over building row

2008-11-20T11:31:28+08:00

'We cannot afford to call off the projects as the developers will take legal action against the local authorities so we must face the reality of losing the Unesco status.'

Headlines online: Nov 20, 2008

2008-11-20T12:01:31+08:00

Perak Regent Raja Nazrin Shah's call for rejection of modern day tribalism, radicalism and extremism was featured in New Straits Times and Utusan Malaysia.

Of 'Umno-phobia', floods and warnings

Athi Veeranggan — 2008-11-20T11:43:52+08:00

Penang state assembly It was another eventful day in the House as the opposition leader and a government backbencher locked horns over a flood mitigation project.

Pakatan reps meet to chart future

Andrew Ong — 2008-11-20T11:12:52+08:00

The maiden formal meeting of Pakatan Rakyat state and Parliament reps on Tuesday may become a weekly feature to better chart PR's future.

High Court to hear sodomy review on Feb 5

Beh Lih Yi — 2008-11-20T10:40:11+08:00

breaking news updated 11.30am The Kuala Lumpur High Court today fixed Feb 5 and 6 to review a Sessions Court's decision to hear Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy case.

Abdul Razak: Najib not involved

2008-11-20T10:29:49+08:00

breaking news Speaking to the media for the first time since his acquittal from the Altantuya murder case, Abdul Razak said that neither Najib nor his wife, Rosmah, had met the Mongolian woman. [VIDEO INSIDE]

10% discount: 'Treating us like beggars'

2008-11-20T09:18:23+08:00

free ‘I believe many are not that terribly hard-up for the Plus discount if they can make their trip taking into account petrol, wear and tear, accommodation, etc...'

Rafidah's AP past revisited

Rahmah Ghazali — 2008-11-19T19:30:27+08:00

Two companies have received APs even after during a moratorium, and the distribution of the franchise APs have been centred around a few companies.

EU calls for speedier FTA talks with Asean countries

2008-11-19T18:28:10+08:00

EU ambassador Vincent Picket said the two zones have made little progress since deciding to enter into FTA talks 18 months ago.

Nazri explains why Suhakam was downgraded

Syed Jaymal Zahiid and Rahmah Ghazali — 2008-11-19T19:09:55+08:00

The PM's discretionary power in re-appointing commissioners is one of the reasons why an international committee on human rights recommended that Suhakam be downgraded.

Longer toll discount hours requested

Hafiz Yatim — 2008-11-19T18:29:39+08:00

There are concerns that more unsafe driving may result from Plus’ toll discount offer, and that it looks like a hypermarket-style gimmick to attract customers.

SPCA: Dog catchers have no right to enter homes

2008-11-19T18:26:28+08:00

Know your rights, protect your dog - that’s the message from SPCA after a spat of reports against dog catchers for “breaking into homes and stealing dogs”.

Deputy CM defends use of Arabic verse

Athi Veeranggan — 2008-11-19T18:08:19+08:00

‘When a non-Muslim chief minister uses an Islamic verse as a term of reference for good governance, it augurs well for the religion,' said DCM Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin.

Penang cannot cancel approval for high-rise projects

Athi Veranggan — 2008-11-19T16:50:28+08:00

The state government cannot reverse its decision to approve four high-rise building projects in the George Town heritage zone due to legal repercussions, reveals its chief minister.

Kit Siang challenges Syed Hamid to a TV debate

Syed Jaymal Zahiid — 2008-11-19T15:42:28+08:00

The DAP veteran says his statements were manipulated in an attempt to portray him as an 'enemy' of the police.

Shahrizat plans to take on Rafidah

Praba Ganesan — 2008-11-19T15:04:47+08:00

The Kamilia Ibrahim factor and the growing clamour from divisions nationwide has resulted in this U-turn, and the transition plan is good as gone.

Tempers flare in Penang legislative assembly

Athi Veeranggan — 2008-11-19T14:48:21+08:00

Proceedings in the House were disrupted today by an argument over an alleged insult to disabled people.

Police report lodged on Pempena scandal

2008-11-19T14:42:28+08:00

DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang wants the police to take action based on the audit report on several alleged improprieties by the state-owned company.

Editor ticked off for 'mischievous' blog posting

2008-11-19T14:42:41+08:00

updated 4.50pm Lim Kit Siang was clearly upset with the suggestion that he had ‘sold out’ his party policies in a “secret pact” jointly signed by top Pakatan leaders.

MCA info chief lashes out at 'irresponsible' Ali Rustam

2008-11-19T14:23:31+08:00

MCA's new information chief Lee criticised the Umno vice-president for "irresponsible and myopic" remarks that it was only proper for Umno to control the government.

'Reveal fuel price mechanism'

Hafiz Yatim — 2008-11-19T14:17:17+08:00

Are Malaysians paying more than required and how much is the government actually making? An economist calls on the government to reveal the figures.

Tee Keat mum on Ka Chuan 'resignation'

Rahmah Ghazali — 2008-11-19T14:07:22+08:00

updated 5.15pm MCA chief Ong Tee Keat today refused to confirm or deny rumours that defeated party candidate Ong Ka Chuan has resigned as minister.

Headlines online: Nov 19, 2008

2008-11-19T13:13:39+08:00

Two newspapers in their editorials have called on the traders to reduce the price of their items following the drop in fuel prices.

DAP's personality disorder

Khoo Kay Peng — 2008-11-19T12:44:02+08:00

comment Voters in Penang took the leap of faith but not without great expectations. It is fair to argue that they voted out BN but not really voted in DAP/Pakatan Rakyat.

Consumers already paying more than full cost

2008-11-19T23:33:00+08:00

updated 12.10pm The government may dump its petrol subsidy scheme altogether as consumers are already paying more than the full cost at the pumps at current price level.

'What about all the other prices?'

2008-11-19T09:07:33+08:00

free ‘The urgent matter is to address the exorbitant increases in daily necessities after the petrol price increase. These prices have not come down or been brought down.'