Archive - 30 October 2008

Wrong Eurocopter price now 'academic'

Wrong Eurocopter price now 'academic'

helicopter eurocopter ec725 The PM explains that it was his oversight for announcing the wrong figure in the purchase price but says those figures are now 'academic' as the deal was off.

For calling PBB a bully, PRS man removed from post

For calling PBB a bully, PRS man removed from post

beginda minda Parti Rakyat Sarawak's Beginda Minda has been sacked from his publicity chief's post of the Balleh PRS division for referring to Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu and Umno as 'bullies'.
Harris-Pairin war heating up in the dailies

Harris-Pairin war heating up in the dailies

Supporters of former Sabah Chief Minister Harris Salleh and his nemesis Joseph Pairin Kitingan are bombarding local newspapers with letters debating the virtues of the leader of their choice.

MP calls for automatic voter registration

MP calls for automatic voter registration

Bukit Bendera Member of Parliament Liew Chiew Tong says the Election Commission must work closely with the National Registration Department to get Malaysians to vote.
AirAsia X upbeat on future despite economic turmoil

AirAsia X upbeat on future despite economic turmoil

AirAsia X chief executive officer Azran Osman-Rani said passengers who flew full fledged carriers would opt for AirAsia X as it offered lower fares.
Rubber producers plan production cuts to boost prices

Rubber producers plan production cuts to boost prices

Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia plan to cut production to help boost global prices following price falls linked to the lagging global economy.
As long as they can 'catch mice', appoint them

As long as they can 'catch mice', appoint them

Pak Lah, one last job for you, please

Pak Lah, one last job for you, please

Go for it and pave the way, Low Siew Moi

Go for it and pave the way, Low Siew Moi

Pakatan's crossover claim fanciful

Pakatan's crossover claim fanciful

Have we forgotten world crude oil prices have dropped?

Have we forgotten world crude oil prices have dropped?

Salleh Abbas: Explain shabby treatment, Bar Council

Salleh Abbas: Explain shabby treatment, Bar Council

The 'social contract' - a defining call to academia

The 'social contract' - a defining call to academia

Migrant workers remitting too much money

Migrant workers remitting too much money

Younger generation needs to explore 'social contract'

Younger generation needs to explore 'social contract'

Heartbreak for Nipah virus victims

Heartbreak for Nipah virus victims

After a six-year battle, 184 pig farmers and other victims of the Nipah virus outbreak walked out of a courtroom in disappointment today, when their legal suit against the government failed. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Yoga issue a pure charade

Yoga issue a pure charade

MCA blasts PAS, Khir for 'sowing disunity'

MCA blasts PAS, Khir for 'sowing disunity'

khir toyo 181207 The BN party feels that PAS and the former Selangor MB were being insensitive and irresponsible for opposing the appointment of a non-Malay to the PKNS top post.
Finance Ministry officials absence, Eurocopter probe put off

Finance Ministry officials absence, Eurocopter probe put off

The PAC inquiry into the RM1.6 billion Eurocopter controversy has been postponed to Monday because of the absence of Finance Ministry officials senior enough to clarify the matter.
Eurocopter scandal: No inspection done on choppers

Eurocopter scandal: No inspection done on choppers

parliament Deputy Defence Minister Abu Seman Yusop received a beating from Pakatan MPs for his admission that the multi-billion ringgit Eurocopter aircraft did not undergo physical inspection.
No 'envelope' journalism in M'sia

No 'envelope' journalism in M'sia

ahmad shabery cheek Malaysia does not practise 'envelope' journalism which is the norm in certain developing countries, claims Information Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek.
Pivotal decision in Altantuya trial

Pivotal decision in Altantuya trial

altantuya shaariibuu murdered mongolian model The Shah Alam High Court will decide whether or not to call the defence of the trio charged with the murder of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu.
Anwar's 'mega-projects' motion: Speaker defers decision

Anwar's 'mega-projects' motion: Speaker defers decision

parliament Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia says he will decide on Monday regarding the emergency motion filed by the opposition leader.
Singapore casinos face delays: report

Singapore casinos face delays: report

One of them, Resorts World at Sentosa which is being built by Genting, is in talks with the government to defer the opening of some facilities.
MCA-Umno - A doomed partnership

MCA-Umno - A doomed partnership

podcast realpolitik 4 line version yun yang and ong kian ming It is doubtful as to the extent MCA is willing to push 'big brother' Umno to accede to its demands.
Justice Chin to resign on Dec 1

Justice Chin to resign on Dec 1

ian chin ian hn chin judge updated 3.09pm But it is not known whether Sabah High Court judge Ian Chin’s decision is linked to the startling revelations he had levelled in June against former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Headlines online: Oct 30, 2008

Headlines online: Oct 30, 2008

Almost all the newspapers led with Chief Justice Zaki Azmi’s inaugural speech in which he warned judges that he was prepared to act against those who fail to their job properly.
Feudalism: The son also rises

Feudalism: The son also rises


Feudalism in Malaysia has spawned beneficiaries of nepotism like its scions of political dynasties and stymied the growth of the Malay-in-the-street.
Penyakit tua? No, it's Alzheimer's disease!

Penyakit tua? No, it's Alzheimer's disease!

Former deputy prime minister Musa Hitam shrewdly diagnosed the multiple deadly diseases afflicting the ailing Umno when he talked to the press after launching a forum on Oct 22. He said the party is "too introverted", its leaders pre-occupied with self-interests and oblivious to the interests of the masses.

He also said the party is incapable of rectifying fundamental flaws such as corruption, poor accountability and abuse of power. As a result, the party has lost popular support.

Ali Rustam: Umno must dictate government policy

Ali Rustam: Umno must dictate government policy

"If Barisan Nasional wishes to regain the confidence of the Malays, the concept of parti menguasai kerajaan must be looked at seriously."
No mass resignations from Sapp

No mass resignations from Sapp

The Sabah-based party, which has pulled out of Barisan Nasional, is moving to quash rumours that thousands of members have left the Sandakan branch.
When fiction comes too close to reality

When fiction comes too close to reality

Court throws out Munawar's appeal

Court throws out Munawar's appeal

munawar a anees breaking news updated 2.45pm The Federal Court today threw out the appeal by Anwar Ibrahim’s former speech-writer, who was seeking to remit his sodomy charge to the KL High Court so that he could argue his case. [VIDEO INSIDE]
VoxPop: 'Grassroots backed Soi Lek'

VoxPop: 'Grassroots backed Soi Lek'

free 'He won not because he 'used' to be a minister and knew government operations. He won because the grassroots supported him and wanted him back.'
'PKNS belongs to all the rakyat'

'PKNS belongs to all the rakyat'

your say fre e ‘The staff should not be unduly worried about who takes over as their general manager provided that person is a capable Malaysian citizen,' says a reader.