Archive - 2 November 2009

'I'll see how far he goes': Ex-Yadim head

'I'll see how far he goes': Ex-Yadim head

Mohd Nakhaie Ahmad said this when asked whether he would take legal action against the former Perlis mufti for insinuations made by him in his blog.
Don't be fooled by foreign men, local women told

Don't be fooled by foreign men, local women told

Beware of sweet nothings and empty promises made by foreign men to avoid being involved in vice and crime activities, Malaysian women are cautioned.
Pakatan MPs plan 'courtesy call' on Aimst

Pakatan MPs plan 'courtesy call' on Aimst

PARLIAMENT They are making the trip with the purpose of clearing their doubts on the status of this MIC-linked university as well to probe claims that S Samy Vellu had plans to ‘hijack’ these two institutions.
Storm over arrest of religious scholar

Storm over arrest of religious scholar

UPDATED 12.46am Politicians from both sides of the divide join in to slam Jais for its action in arresting former Perlis mufti Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin.
Do away with parental consent forms, says MIC

Do away with parental consent forms, says MIC

MIC wants the Education Ministry to do away with parents signing consent forms and liability waivers for extra-curricular activities involving their children.
Drop credit card charges, urges Guan Eng

Drop credit card charges, urges Guan Eng

PARLIAMENT The Penang chief minister and Bagan DAP parliamentarian says the charges only added on to the burden of the lower income group.
Nation's palm oil earnings to fall 25 percent this year

Nation's palm oil earnings to fall 25 percent this year

Malaysia, the world's second-largest palm oil producer, said it expects its palm oil export earnings to fall 25 percent this year due to falling prices.

Koh draws flak, yet again

Koh draws flak, yet again

Umno MPs hit out at the Gerakan president for his Bahasa mispronunciation and remarks made by members during the party's AGM.
Perak PAS Youth: Nizar will be vindicated

Perak PAS Youth: Nizar will be vindicated

Perak PAS Youth is confident that Nizar will be vindicated as rightful Perak MB, as article 72 of the Federal Constitution ensures that only a vote of no confidence can remove a sitting MB.
Pressing the panic button over our education system

Pressing the panic button over our education system

ISA: Stop your drama, Hisham

ISA: Stop your drama, Hisham

Malaysian 'sewer journalism' at its best

Malaysian 'sewer journalism' at its best

Suicide bomber kills 34 outside Pakistan hotel

Suicide bomber kills 34 outside Pakistan hotel

A suicide bomber targeted workers queuing for their salaries outside a Pakistan bank and hotel today, killing 34 people, as the United Nations pulled expatriate staff from the northwest.

MCA an embarrassment to community, nation

MCA an embarrassment to community, nation

MCA office-bearers, are you 'wise and intelligent'?

MCA office-bearers, are you 'wise and intelligent'?

Politicians mustn't play games with the voters

Politicians mustn't play games with the voters

'Copacabana MIC' had better learn quickly

'Copacabana MIC' had better learn quickly

Credit card tax - a fair solution

Credit card tax - a fair solution

'Oldies' still need their coverage

'Oldies' still need their coverage

Zoos here only cater for human enjoyment

Zoos here only cater for human enjoyment

USM's world first gelatine detector

USM's world first gelatine detector

USM lecturer invents method to detect gelatine in medicinal capsules.
We're with you, DAP Wanita chief tells Shahrizat

We're with you, DAP Wanita chief tells Shahrizat

Minister's efforts to legislate laws against sexual harassment at the workplace gets opposition support.
'No way man! I won't apologise'

'No way man! I won't apologise'

PARLIAMENT Seri Gading rep Mohamad Aziz refuses to apologise to minister Koh Tsu Koon, insisting that a function of a MP is to evaluate the performance of cabinet appointees.

Dr M: Fresh polls will weaken MCA further

Dr M: Fresh polls will weaken MCA further

mahathir mohamed MCA holding fresh polls will only divide the party and make it weaker, said former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Stashing cash in M'sia: India probes 38-yr-old ex-CM

Stashing cash in M'sia: India probes 38-yr-old ex-CM

UPDATED 5.20PM While he was in power, the suspect had allegedly stashed black money to the tune of RM350 million in overseas banks.
Another transport ministry-linked financial fiasco

Another transport ministry-linked financial fiasco

The shocking details of the Rawang-Ipoh double tracking project prompts call for the PAC to haul up certain individuals to account.
MACC blitz:  Umno MP, 4 others to be charged

MACC blitz: Umno MP, 4 others to be charged

UPDATED 8.35PM The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today revealed that it will charge five people, including a parliamentarian tomorrow.
Budget 2010: What's in it for healthcare?

Budget 2010: What's in it for healthcare?

NONE Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's maiden budget appears people-centric, but on closer scrutiny, has less goodies and more generalities than specifics.
Do away with parental consent forms, says MIC

Do away with parental consent forms, says MIC

BREAKING NEWS MIC wants the government to do away with the practice signing consent forms and liability waivers for extra-curricular activities for their children.
Two charged over Thai king health rumours: police

Two charged over Thai king health rumours: police

Thai authorities have charged two people with spreading false information about the health of the country's revered king, after rumours last month sent the stock market plunging, police said today.

Ministry: 18-lead tainted dried fruits not sold in M'sia

Ministry: 18-lead tainted dried fruits not sold in M'sia

The Health Ministry said today all 18 lead-tainted dried fruits identified by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) are not sold in Malaysia.
Cops, MACC 'strangers' to selective prosecution

Cops, MACC 'strangers' to selective prosecution

PARLIAMENT Minister Nazri insists that the anti-corruption body and the police are colour blind when it comes to going after miscreants despite opposition claims.
What Permata Pintar can learn from Projek Baka

What Permata Pintar can learn from Projek Baka

It is exciting to learn that Malaysia is seeing another gifted and talented program being established. Projek Permata Pintar is yet another effort to cultivate good thinking skills amongst a selected group of students.
ISA arrest: MP's suit against ex-home minister next Feb

ISA arrest: MP's suit against ex-home minister next Feb

The KL High Court fixes Feb 4 next year for case management of DAP MP Teresa Kok's suit against Syed Hamid Albar and the IGP.

Test for 1M'sia: Revoke 'Allah' ban

Test for 1M'sia: Revoke 'Allah' ban

The PM has been asked to urge the cabinet to revoke the ban on the use of the word 'Allah' for religions other than Islam.
Over 20 feared dead as boat sinks off Australia

Over 20 feared dead as boat sinks off Australia

More than 20 people were feared dead today after a boat carrying about 40 sank in rough seas far off northwest Australia during a rescue attempt by a passing merchant ship and fishing vessel.

Headlines online: Nov 2, 2009

Headlines online: Nov 2, 2009

daily news round up news roundup Premier Najib's speech at the Gerakan national conference received front page coverage in the English dailies.

Rebel Sabah divisions 'burn their bridges'

Rebel Sabah divisions 'burn their bridges'

The PKR political pot continues to boil as rebel divisions back Jeffrey who quit the party and is now planning another move to be revealed this week.
New reward system for civil servants

New reward system for civil servants

UPDATED 11.35PM The PM says the new reward system is to motivate civil servants and inculcate the culture of high performance in the public sector.
Probe to track impact of warming on Earth's water

Probe to track impact of warming on Earth's water

NONE A 315-million-euro satellite that will gauge the impact of climate change on the movement of water across land, air and sea was hoisted into space.

Ex-Perlis mufti freed on bail: Jais feels the heat?

Ex-Perlis mufti freed on bail: Jais feels the heat?

dr asri mufti perlis 081008 UPDATED 6.40PM Has mounting pressure from both BN and Pakatan politicians forced Jais to change its plans? [VIDEO INSIDE]

'Show us some backbone, Gerakan'

'Show us some backbone, Gerakan'

vox populi small thumbnail free 'Gerakan need not use the Internet to engage the young voters. Just show us that they can ensure an open and fair handling of the PKFZ, Lingam tape, A Kugan and Teoh Boon Hock cases.'