Archive - 19 October 2009

Beyonce postpones Malaysia show

Beyonce postpones Malaysia show

US singer Beyonce Knowles has postponed her concert in Malaysia planned for this weekend, organisers said today, denying that the move was linked to threats of protests by Muslim groups.
Hisham: We still need ISA

Hisham: We still need ISA

Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein told Parliament today that the government had no intention of abolishing the Internal Security Act.
Sabah, Sarawak welcome Sept 16 public holiday

Sabah, Sarawak welcome Sept 16 public holiday

Sabah and Sarawak, the two Malaysian states on Borneo island, welcomed the declaration of Sept 16, the day Malaysia was formed, as a national public holiday.
Najib: People's welfare more important than bridging deficit

Najib: People's welfare more important than bridging deficit

The government believes it is more important to ensure that the people are safe and comfortable and not saddled with economic woes rather than crippling the additional deficit.
Losing investors due to low Internet speed

Losing investors due to low Internet speed

Speedier Internet access was crucial to large Australian companies which have a lot of big documents to be sent from here to their headquarters in Australia.
MCA CC will discuss vacant veep post

MCA CC will discuss vacant veep post

The party's central committee would discuss the filling of one of the four posts of vice-president at its next meeting.
Heads of MCA wings deny betraying Ong

Heads of MCA wings deny betraying Ong

They also reveal the MCA head’s role in the chain of events in the immediate aftermath of the shocking EGM results.
Boon Wah's suit against MACC: Decision on Nov 19

Boon Wah's suit against MACC: Decision on Nov 19

UPDATED 7.40PM The Kuala Lumpur High Court fixed Nov 19 for a decision in Kajang municipal councillor Tan Boon Wah's suit against the MACC.
Nizar throws down the gauntlet to Najib

Nizar throws down the gauntlet to Najib

Release federal development funds to Pakatan held constituencies if you're sincere about 1Malaysia, ousted Perak MB tells the Prime Minister
Liow to Chua: 'Toe the line'

Liow to Chua: 'Toe the line'

His appointment as MCA deputy president followed due process, so says Liow, therefore he is not going to break into a sweat over threats to his position.

13 politicians probed by MACC until Aug

13 politicians probed by MACC until Aug

Parliament round-up Of these, 12 are from BN and one from the opposition. Parliament was also told that Bernama TV was mired in a huge debt and on the shortage of doctors.
Car gift to Liow's wife: Case passed to MACC

Car gift to Liow's wife: Case passed to MACC

UPDATED 6.48PM In another development Liow has lodged a police report over the allegations made against his wife.
Pakatan Rakyat, beware of the 3Cs

Pakatan Rakyat, beware of the 3Cs

Doctors can't be pandering to ministry bureaucracy

Doctors can't be pandering to ministry bureaucracy

Langkawi's jewel in the crown may disappear

Langkawi's jewel in the crown may disappear

Problem is not palm oil, but the methods used

Problem is not palm oil, but the methods used

Loan settlements: Why all the extra charges, fees?

Loan settlements: Why all the extra charges, fees?

MIED, Aimst: Samy's move logical, wise

MIED, Aimst: Samy's move logical, wise

Indians only need two parties to represent them

Indians only need two parties to represent them

One traffic accident but both parties pay?

One traffic accident but both parties pay?

'Zaid's CPF a 'step in the right direction'

'Zaid's CPF a 'step in the right direction'

free ‘Now we're talking. A common framework for all Pakatan members to work towards. A way for everyone to deal with issues.’
'Najib has paid the right lip service'

'Najib has paid the right lip service'

vox populi small thumbnail ‘As the incumbent administration, he and his government will have to prove their intent with solid action and policies. Let's see what happens after this.’
Dr M: Worse people than Ibrahim Ali in Umno...

Dr M: Worse people than Ibrahim Ali in Umno...

Jokes aside, the former Umno president says it is up to current leaders to decide if the maverick politician should be accepted back into the party.
Bomb-making chemicals seized in Philippines

Bomb-making chemicals seized in Philippines

Philippine authorities seized more than six tonnes of a chemical that is commonly used by Islamic militants to make bombs and believed smuggled in from Malaysia.
Vietnam Buddhist case shows suppression: watchdog

Vietnam Buddhist case shows suppression: watchdog

Late last month more than 100 "thugs and undercover police" broke down doors at the Bat Nha monastery and forcefully evicted 150 monks.
PKR: No internal conflict, Zaid still ours

PKR: No internal conflict, Zaid still ours

UPDATED 3.55PM Reports on dissent within the PKR ranks have been heavily exaggerated, claims the information chief.
Ibrahim Ali: In no hurry to return to Umno fold

Ibrahim Ali: In no hurry to return to Umno fold

ibrahim ali 231105 Denying he has applied to rejoin Umno, Pasir Mas MP Ibrahim Ali is, however, keeping people guessing about his options being open.
Doing the right thing, we sleep better

Doing the right thing, we sleep better

With a five-dollar note stashed in my ‘L-lembu' licence, the plastic sleeve smudged through frequent fiddling, I handed it over.
Ku Li, why are you still in Umno?

Ku Li, why are you still in Umno?

helen ang comment People are perplexed because his ideas and aspirations appear misaligned with the present party ideology.
Ansari-Jeffrey spat over memo, secret meet

Ansari-Jeffrey spat over memo, secret meet

Tuaran division chief Ansari Abdullah today denied that a memorandum signed by 18 Sabah divisional chiefs against state chief Azmin Ali was ever sent to KL.
EGM 2: Ong's last gamble

EGM 2: Ong's last gamble

ong tee keat and mca ANALYSIS Ong Tee Keat's move to call a second EGM is being seen as a decision to limit the damage from the disastrous results of the first, and to cling to power in MCA.
Mental tests put off over lawyers' presence

Mental tests put off over lawyers' presence

UPDATED 2.30PM Teoh's family members decided not to go ahead with the scheduled psychiatric interview sessions after doctors objected to the presence of their lawyers.
Headlines online: Oct 19, 2009

Headlines online: Oct 19, 2009

A variety of issues dominate the headlines today.
1Malaysia: Gov't seeks input from public

1Malaysia: Gov't seeks input from public

The government is seeking public feedback and ideas on ways to improve national unity in Malaysia.

Budget 2010: ACCA gives feedback

Budget 2010: ACCA gives feedback

Members of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants gave their input on their expectations for Budget 2010
Public holiday for Sept 16

Public holiday for Sept 16

UPDATED 2.05PM From next year, Hari Malaysia will be a national public holiday, says Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
China could bend on Iran nuke sanctions

China could bend on Iran nuke sanctions

Beijing could make concessions to protect its wider interests, especially in terms of Sino-US ties, experts say.