Archive - 19 November 2008

Consumers already paying more than full cost

Consumers already paying more than full cost

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.
Rafidah's AP past revisited

Rafidah's AP past revisited

Two companies have received APs even after during a moratorium, and the distribution of the franchise APs have been centred around a few companies.
Nazri explains why Suhakam was downgraded

Nazri explains why Suhakam was downgraded

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

Longer toll discount hours requested

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.
EU calls for speedier FTA talks with Asean countries

EU calls for speedier FTA talks with Asean countries

EU ambassador Vincent Picket said the two zones have made little progress since deciding to enter into FTA talks 18 months ago.
SPCA: Dog catchers have no right to enter homes

SPCA: Dog catchers have no right to enter homes

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

Deputy CM defends use of Arabic verse

mohammad fairuz mohd fairus 040808 ‘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

Penang cannot cancel approval for high-rise projects

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.
Realign education system for both performance, unity

Realign education system for both performance, unity

In Malaysia, to be 'pandai' is a sin

In Malaysia, to be 'pandai' is a sin

Is it all about race?

Is it all about race?

Civil service: Go beyond 'psychological perceptions'

Civil service: Go beyond 'psychological perceptions'

No prospects for advancement in civil service

No prospects for advancement in civil service

The night of my ISA detention

The night of my ISA detention

The issue is not just language alone

The issue is not just language alone

Joint effort needed to exploit 'waste' resources

Joint effort needed to exploit 'waste' resources

Put a stop to Samy's 'made-in-India' politics

Put a stop to Samy's 'made-in-India' politics

Malaysian canines deserve better

Malaysian canines deserve better

Unfeasible biofuel initiative

Unfeasible biofuel initiative

Kit Siang challenges Syed Hamid to a TV debate

Kit Siang challenges Syed Hamid to a TV debate

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

Shahrizat plans to take on Rafidah

rafidah and shahrizat umno 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

Tempers flare in Penang legislative assembly

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

Editor ticked off for 'mischievous' blog posting

Editor ticked off for 'mischievous' blog posting

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.
Police report lodged on Pempena scandal

Police report lodged on Pempena scandal

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.
MCA info chief lashes out at 'irresponsible' Ali Rustam

MCA info chief lashes out at 'irresponsible' Ali Rustam

lee wei kiat 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'

'Reveal fuel price mechanism'

petrol and money 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'

Tee Keat mum on Ka Chuan 'resignation'

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

Headlines online: Nov 19, 2008

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

DAP's personality disorder

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.
Travels in time

Travels in time

As hard as I try to keep up to the minute in this column, I’m aware what a futile battle I’m fighting. It might be here and now in Sydney as I write, but it’s three hours earlier in Malaysia, and in any case it’ll be at least 48 hours before it goes up on Malaysiakini for a few days before being consigned to history in the virtual archives.

So this week, for a change, instead of commenting at length on anything timely, like the outrageous arrest of Paula Khoo at the Georgetown anti-ISA vigil, or the 12 ridiculous conditions on which the police issued a permit for the PJ anti-ISA vigil, or Zorro’s "outing" of RockyBru as an agent of Mahathirism, I thought I’d hark back to my recent trip to London.

'What about all the other prices?'

'What about all the other prices?'

vox populi small thumbnail 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.'