Archive - 24 February 2009

'I don't think I'm qualified for higher posts'

'I don't think I'm qualified for higher posts'

Outgoing PAS Youth chief Salahuddin Ayub confirms he is not going to defend his post but has yet to decide on a higher post in the party.

Ong: ERL propped up by airport tax

Ong: ERL propped up by airport tax

parliament The YTL Corporation is getting financial help to operate the electrical rail link to KLIA via the airport tax.
Contracts without open tenders - ceiling lifted to RM500,000

Contracts without open tenders - ceiling lifted to RM500,000

Finance Minister Najib Abdul Razak says prior to this, only contracts valued RM200,000 and below could be obtained by submitting a quotation.

Oral sex: Easy to allege, hard to prove

Oral sex: Easy to allege, hard to prove

The conviction rate for such offences has been low, says a lawyer, who also cautions that several obstacles make these cases difficult for the prosecution.
Khir Toyo: It's an old issue, I returned the watch

Khir Toyo: It's an old issue, I returned the watch

patek philippe watch 240209 The Selangor government's move to implicate him in the Patek Phillipe souvenir watch scandal is an ‘old tactic’ used by Pakatan Rakyat, says the former Selangor MB.
Selective bidding: Is Najib serious?

Selective bidding: Is Najib serious?

Kulim: A few questions for CID chief

Kulim: A few questions for CID chief

Perak - people's maturity grossly underestimated

Perak - people's maturity grossly underestimated

And the Oscar goes to... Malaysia!

And the Oscar goes to... Malaysia!

Make Karpal Penang state assembly speaker

Make Karpal Penang state assembly speaker

Bkt Selambau candidate: There can be only one

Bkt Selambau candidate: There can be only one

PR parties not only ones busy playing politics

PR parties not only ones busy playing politics

'Kadazandusuns' (small 'd') not indigenous tribe

'Kadazandusuns' (small 'd') not indigenous tribe

Digi reload scam an expensive lesson

Digi reload scam an expensive lesson

Oath to protest language-switch policy

Oath to protest language-switch policy

More than 60 youths swore an oath to protest the teaching of Science and Mathematics in English, as the rhetoric is stepped up over the contentious policy.
MACC deputy chief defends boss

MACC deputy chief defends boss

The anti-graft body’s chief drew widespread condemnation last week when he hinted that Selangor MB had abused his powers.

Animals not having it too good here

Animals not having it too good here

Be truly professional, PM tells MACC

Be truly professional, PM tells MACC

updated 3.51pm Abdullah say that much of the success or failure of the newly formed commission will depend on the conduct of its officers in carrying out their duties. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Mumbai attacks could happen in the US: FBI

Mumbai attacks could happen in the US: FBI

Attacks that killed 172 people in Mumbai in November could happen in the United States, FBI Director Robert Mueller warned in a speech here.
Science and Maths issue: PAS Youth dares Hisham

Science and Maths issue: PAS Youth dares Hisham

PAS Youth chief Salahuddin Ayub challenged his counterpart at Umno, Hishammuddin Hussein, to a debate on the teaching Science and Maths in English. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Pakatan faces acid test in Batang Ai

Pakatan faces acid test in Batang Ai

anwar ibrahim and batang ai state seat sarawak Batang Ai will be an acid test for Pakatan - the first by-election in Sarawak in the wake of March 2008 political tsunami. Can it keep its momentum?
Guan Eng to sue Utusan over inter-faith council report

Guan Eng to sue Utusan over inter-faith council report

lim guan eng angry with utusan malaysia headline dap hina islam parliament pc 240209 updated 5.15pm The Penang CM says the report by the Umno-owned daily on the existence of the council is false. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Hindraf: Why the delay in the Kugan case?

Hindraf: Why the delay in the Kugan case?

‘Kugan died in custody on Jan 20 and to date, more than a month now, no charge or arrest has been made on any police personnel,' said Hindraf chairperson P Waythamoorthy.
Australia unites in aftermath of bushfires

Australia unites in aftermath of bushfires

The factor that provides hope amidst the tragedy in Victoria is the spirit of support and co-operation that has come out amongst the whole community.
Civic governance

Civic governance

In a previous article I had asked the rhetorical question, "What is the colour of the air we breathe?" In Petaling Jaya it used to be foul smelling, dirty, corrupted air, especially when related to billboard advertising.

Dapsy: Kulim 6 deserve justice

Dapsy: Kulim 6 deserve justice

The DAP youth wing demands an immediate inquiry into the death of six men, who were killed in a ‘police shootout’ near Kulim.
Sin Ming primary school - a tale of toil and struggle

Sin Ming primary school - a tale of toil and struggle

comment Goh Cheng Chew’s contribution is a touching story of an ordinary Malaysian who had made extraordinary efforts to keep Chinese education alive. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Gender equality: 'PAS must not forget its promise'

Gender equality: 'PAS must not forget its promise'

pas party logo Sisters in Islam's Norhayati Kaprawi says the Islamic party must play an important role in promoting progressive and inclusive politics in Malaysia.
Abdullah says he won't embarrass new leader

Abdullah says he won't embarrass new leader

najib and pak lah abdullah ahmad badawi PM Abdullah, who clashed dramatically with his predecessor when he came to power, has said he won't "embarrass" the government when he leaves office next month.
Headlines online: Feb 24, 2009

Headlines online: Feb 24, 2009

After his retirement in March, premier Abdullah will be doing what he likes most - fishing and gardening.
Stateless children's admission open to abuse

Stateless children's admission open to abuse

All schools will soon have to admit ‘stateless’ children if the father is a citizen. Sabahans, predictably, are unhappy.
Water project: 'What are the hidden agendas?'

Water project: 'What are the hidden agendas?'

your say free ‘Despite the outcry, the government seems set to go ahead to award the project to a consortium which includes a scandal-ridden Japanese company.'
'A bad start off the blocks for MACC'

'A bad start off the blocks for MACC'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘Call it MACC, ACA, BPR or what have you, it doesn't look like the new name brings any difference to the way how this agency works,' says a reader.
PRS state rep Dublin Unting dies

PRS state rep Dublin Unting dies

updated 10.50am Sarawak assistant minister and Batang Ai state assemblyperson Dublin Unting Ingkot, 53, passed away at 1.26am today.