Archive - 22 October 2009

Extraordinary move to solve the MCA internal crisis

Extraordinary move to solve the MCA internal crisis

Party sources said Ong had carefully executed the plan immediately after last Thursday's CC meeting where some of his supporters plotted unsuccessfully to topple him.
Azmin's 'quit' bombshell as Sabah chief

Azmin's 'quit' bombshell as Sabah chief

He tells a special meeting in Kota Kinabalu that his replacement will be named by party president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail on Sunday.
Survey on judges: MP wants action against Bar

Survey on judges: MP wants action against Bar

A member of parliament today called on the government to take action against the Bar Council for distributing circulars to its members on the appointment of judges.
Hisham: Period of ISA detention may be reduced

Hisham: Period of ISA detention may be reduced

The period of detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA) may be reduced from 60 to 30 days, said Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein.
Malaysia hires US PR firm to boost its image

Malaysia hires US PR firm to boost its image

The government had hired public relations firm Apco Worldwide which is headquartered in Washington to boost Malaysia's image internationally.
MIC boss fumes over temple demolition in Shah Alam

MIC boss fumes over temple demolition in Shah Alam

Samy Vellu denounces the Selangor government for allowing the demolition of the Hindu temple, describing it as 'an act of treachery'.
Pua: Stop draining Petronas

Pua: Stop draining Petronas

Parliament Taking away too much of the oil company's profits will cripple its ability to pour funds into future investments for the well being of the nation.
Sivakumar gets leave to challenge EC's decision

Sivakumar gets leave to challenge EC's decision

The High Court today allowed the ousted speaker and six others to challenge the EC's decision in not holding three by-elections in Perak.
Karpal: Lingam should be charged for sedition, at least

Karpal: Lingam should be charged for sedition, at least

The DAP veteran says that VK Lingam, the man at the centre of a Royal Commission of Inquiry, ought to be charged for sedition.
Sharp criticism on 'no action' against VK Lingam

Sharp criticism on 'no action' against VK Lingam

Lawyers and politicians roundly condemned the dropping of the case against VK Lingam, predicting a further slide in public confidence in the judiciary.
Ministry explains why no open tender for submarines

Ministry explains why no open tender for submarines

Parliament The purchase of two Scorpene-class submarines was not made through an open tender as doing so would expose the country's defence system.
Much needed media reforms not in place yet

Much needed media reforms not in place yet

The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) calls for more political will from the government to improve the state of press freedom in the country and the right of Malaysians to access to information.
Hack work from former top editor

Hack work from former top editor

Journalist A Kadir Jasin's had me in his crosshairs in his latest posting (Zaid, The Hurricane Hattie of PR) on his blog, The Scribe. Nothing wrong with that: a politician must expect criticism, even condemnation, in his line of work. It's par for the course.
High Court: Gobind's challenge cannot be heard

High Court: Gobind's challenge cannot be heard

UPDATED 6.50PM The KL High Court ruled it has no jurisdiction to hear a challenge by Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo on his 12-month suspension from Parliament.
How will Indians benefit from 2010 budget?

How will Indians benefit from 2010 budget?

Sri Lankan refugees deserve better

Sri Lankan refugees deserve better

2010's golden tiger does not glow

2010's golden tiger does not glow

Public transport still inaccessible to disabled

Public transport still inaccessible to disabled

Let Selcat do its job

Let Selcat do its job

Ong, Chua bury hatchet for party's sake

Ong, Chua bury hatchet for party's sake

After a year-long bitter feud, MCA president Ong Tee Keat and his deposed deputy Dr Chua Soi Lek have agreed to bury the hatchet to unite and strengthen the party. But is the crisis over?
S'wak and Sabah adopted children in M'sian family

S'wak and Sabah adopted children in M'sian family

sim kwang yang comments A mere public holiday on Sept 16 will do nothing to right the wrongs of 46 years of federal neglect over Sarawak and Sabah.
Malaysia Day holiday - much ado about nothing

Malaysia Day holiday - much ado about nothing

COMMENT The current hoo-ha surrounding the declaration of Sept 16 as national holiday with effect from 2010 is worth a critical relook.
Couple arrested for beating, imprisoning maid

Couple arrested for beating, imprisoning maid

They have been arrested for allegedly severely beating their Indonesian maid and leaving her bound and locked up in a toilet for two nights.
Science and Maths: Parents want English policy retained

Science and Maths: Parents want English policy retained

Parliament The Parents Action Group for Education wants all national schools to be given the option to continue teaching Science and Mathematics in English.
No charges in sensational judicial corruption case

No charges in sensational judicial corruption case

The government has said it will not prosecute lawyer VK Lingam who featured in a sensational video where he appeared to broker judges' appointments.
Budget 2010: The broad strokes

Budget 2010: The broad strokes

NONE Anticipating a populist budget from PM Najib, experts highlight key structural measures that need to be undertaken.
Local forensics' credibility under fire in Teoh case

Local forensics' credibility under fire in Teoh case

your say "I don't know how good Dr Pornthip's reputation is, but I for one will wait for a proper report from her before I conclude this as "evidence" that Teoh was murdered."
Soi Lek: We've no choice but to hold hands

Soi Lek: We've no choice but to hold hands

The former MCA deputy president reveals a tinge of dissatisfaction with the peace plan which will force him to work together with his rival.

Headlines online: Oct 22, 2009

Headlines online: Oct 22, 2009

Senior lawyer VK Lingam will not face any actions for fixing the appointment of judges, reported the NST today.

'Spare retiring officers from competency test'

'Spare retiring officers from competency test'

They should be considered grade promotions based on performance and productivity throughout their career.
Maxis to raise at least RM10.8 bln in IPO

Maxis to raise at least RM10.8 bln in IPO

The telco giant has set an indicative price range from RM4.80 a share, according to a fund manager who has been informed about the pricing details.
Liberal economists: Free market economy best cure

Liberal economists: Free market economy best cure

Liberal scholars feel that laisser-faire is still the best medicine for the global economy, not government intervention.
6 months' jail, RM3,000 fine for 'cop biting' MP

6 months' jail, RM3,000 fine for 'cop biting' MP

tian chua 01 UPDATED 3.30PM The court has granted the PKR politician a stay of proceedings but should his sentence be upheld following an appeal, then Tian Chua will lose his Batu MP post.

Pomp, pageantry and 'theft' of Perak speaker's robe

Pomp, pageantry and 'theft' of Perak speaker's robe

sivakumar and r ganesan perak BN speaker R Ganesan is demanding the robe back that he says was stolen by the Pakatan Rakyat speaker V Sivakumar.
DAP tightens screws on Perak MB

DAP tightens screws on Perak MB

The opposition party wants the state government to open up the civil service to other races instead of focusing just on one community.
US warns of 'slow, painful' talks with Burma

US warns of 'slow, painful' talks with Burma

burma swedagon temple The US issues this warning as it prepares to send a rare mission to a country a top official said was more mysterious than North Korea.
Ansari: 18 did sign memo to remove Azmin Ali

Ansari: 18 did sign memo to remove Azmin Ali

Former PKR Sabah head concedes that 18 divisional chiefs did indeed sign a memo calling for the sacking of Azmin Ali as state PKR chief