Archive - 12 March 2009

Speaker should quit, says Karpal

Speaker should quit, says Karpal

parliament Because Pandikar Amin Mulia did not take action against those involved in the Feb 26 mob attack in Parliament, Karpal Singh says he was a weak speaker and ought to resign
Will Azalina be the sacrificial lamb?

Will Azalina be the sacrificial lamb?

It is increasingly likely that Tourism Minister Azalina Othman Said will be offered by Umno as the sacrificial lamb in the ruling party’s fight against corruption.
Royal insult: 6 bloggers to be charged

Royal insult: 6 bloggers to be charged

malay sultan malay royalty LATEST UPDATE 10.45pm Six people nationwide will be hauled up in court for insulting Perak Sultan Azlan Shah in blogs or through the posting of comments.
Muhyiddin most popular choice for Umno No 2

Muhyiddin most popular choice for Umno No 2

muhyiddin yasin muhyiddin yassin Should the Umno polls be opened to all Malaysians, Umno veteran Muhyiddin Yassin will emerge victorious in the race for the party’s deputy presidency, a survey indicated today.

The RM60 bil doesn't turn me on at all

The RM60 bil doesn't turn me on at all

Stimulus package: Forget the jargon, tell us how it'll help

Stimulus package: Forget the jargon, tell us how it'll help

Submarine rescue: Quote amount needs probe

Submarine rescue: Quote amount needs probe

EAIC no substitute for IPCMC

EAIC no substitute for IPCMC

Waytha has always been a loyal citizen

Waytha has always been a loyal citizen

Not too late yet to save IIUM

Not too late yet to save IIUM

Let history begin at Batang Ai

Let history begin at Batang Ai

Racial politics a winning formula?

Racial politics a winning formula?

'DAP hina Islam' only just the beginning

'DAP hina Islam' only just the beginning

DBKL's dog pound an animal Auschwitz

DBKL's dog pound an animal Auschwitz

Force big oil to produce biofuel, gov't told

Force big oil to produce biofuel, gov't told

Malaysia must force major oil firms to produce biofuel if the once-vaunted biodiesel industry is to have any future, industry experts told a conference today.
Gobind suspended over Altantuya

Gobind suspended over Altantuya

updated 7.13pm Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo has been suspended from Parliament for raising the Altantuya matter during a debate on the mini-budget.
Three candidates shortlisted by PKR

Three candidates shortlisted by PKR

According to party sources, the three shortlisted candidates are Dr R Krishnamoorthy, S Sritharan and K Masilamani.
Najib defends second stimulus package

Najib defends second stimulus package

updated 6.55pm The DPM assures transparency in the disbursement of the RM60 billion and that the funds will be effective in handling the economic crisis.
Bangladesh urges M'sia to take its workers

Bangladesh urges M'sia to take its workers

Impoverished Bangladesh has urged the Malaysian government to reconsider a decision to cancel work visas issued to 55,000 Bangladeshi workers.
PSM politicians bare it all

PSM politicians bare it all

parti sosialis malaysia psm Its two elected reps and three councillors publicly declare their assets in conjunction with the socialist party's first electoral victory anniversary bash. [declaration forms inside]
Ranau MP also suspended for saying 'ngam'

Ranau MP also suspended for saying 'ngam'

parliament BN's Siringan Gubat was suspended from Parliament for three hours today for interrupting the speaker during a question-and-answer session this morning.
UN warns of looming water crisis

UN warns of looming water crisis

water tap thumbnail Surging population growth, climate change, reckless irrigation and chronic waste are placing the world's water supplies at threat, according to a landmark UN report.
Restauranteurs lament increase in foreign workers levy

Restauranteurs lament increase in foreign workers levy

They say they will be forced to close down their outlets as many of them will be unable to afford the two-fold increase in levies for foreign workers.

State spent RM350,000 for Khir's air travels

State spent RM350,000 for Khir's air travels

khir toyo smooth updated 2.32pm This was the amount spent by the state for the former menteri besar's 21 foreign trips from September 2001 to January last year.
Politics bottom up or top down?

Politics bottom up or top down?

comment Unfortunately, even within the Sarawak PKR, there are different Dayak factions jostling for their man to be the party candidate in the Batang Ai by-election.
Language policy: Umno polls 'delay' compromise solution

Language policy: Umno polls 'delay' compromise solution

The language march last week was marred by tear gas and scuffles. Will the issue, which is reaching boiling point, scald the education minister?

Headlines online: Mar 12, 2009

Headlines online: Mar 12, 2009

Most newspapers headlined MACC's probe on Azalina Othman Said over charges of money politics and power abuse.
From upside to downside to backside

From upside to downside to backside

At last it would seem that the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) has come to its senses. It’s now reading a different set of tealeaves.
Don't blame shipping charges for high price of goods

Don't blame shipping charges for high price of goods

A shipowner says it is wrong to blame the shipping charges between Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak/Sabah for the higher cost of consumer goods in the two states.
BN gets jittery in Batang Ai

BN gets jittery in Batang Ai

ballot box Political observers believe that the three by-elections are being called simultaneously to allow BN to claim a face-saving win in at least one seat - the most likely being Batang Ai.
Alabama gunman kept 'hit list'

Alabama gunman kept 'hit list'

The unemployed Alabama man who killed his mother and nine others on a vicious shooting rampage made a list of people who had done him wrong.
'Join BN or lose your jobs'

'Join BN or lose your jobs'

An allegation has surfaced that Sapp members are being warned that they risk losing their government jobs if they continue to remain loyal to the rebel party.
Maths and science: The case for BM

Maths and science: The case for BM

Teaching Math and Science in English falls between two stools, failing to address the root cause of poor academic performance in all three subjects.
Did Taib reject Masing's choice for Batang Ai?

Did Taib reject Masing's choice for Batang Ai?

If that is true, it lends further credence to the voices of discontent within the Sarawak Barisan Nasional of “PBB bullying”.
Language policy: 'Malaysia will stagnate'

Language policy: 'Malaysia will stagnate'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘In the end, it is the future generations of Malaysians who will lose out in the international arena if science and maths are taught in Bahasa Malaysia.'
Germany mourns after 15 killed in school bloodbath

Germany mourns after 15 killed in school bloodbath

Germany was in mourning today after a teenage gunman ran amok at a school and the local area, killing at least 15 people and finally himself in a shootout with police.