Archive - 5 November 2009

Muslim lawyers group to apologise to ex-mufti

Muslim lawyers group to apologise to ex-mufti

Mohd Asri said that the Syarie Lawyers Association of Malaysia had given a written assurance to make a public apology.

Penang MACC starts probe into audit report

Penang MACC starts probe into audit report

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has started probing into cases of mismanagement as highlighted by the Auditor-General's Report 2008.
Oil royalty: Alarm bells for Sabah, S'wak too

Oil royalty: Alarm bells for Sabah, S'wak too

Parliament MPs warn that the PM’s interpretation of the Petroleum Development Act 1974 meant that royalty payments could now...
MCA disciplinary committee resigns en bloc

MCA disciplinary committee resigns en bloc

Among the reasons for the resignations is political interference that is affecting the committee's ability to function effectively.
EGM or court battle? Decision tomorrow

EGM or court battle? Decision tomorrow

Whether MCA would have a second EGM within a span of two months or sink into a protracted legal battle would be known tomorrow.
MACC: We're investigating PKFZ scandal

MACC: We're investigating PKFZ scandal

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has taken statements from witnesses involved in the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) case.
PKR: Make public all PKFZ documents

PKR: Make public all PKFZ documents

Doing so should expose the whole story behind the scandal, says Selayang parliamentarian William Leong
Kugan's case: Defence yet to get documents

Kugan's case: Defence yet to get documents

The Petaling Jaya Sessions Court set Dec 3 for second mention on the case of A Kugan, who died while in police custody, to enable the prosecution to hand over all documents pertaining to the case.
Go for online voter registration, EC urged

Go for online voter registration, EC urged

Process is hassle-free and does away with six-month waiting period for updated list.

I shall return to defend myself, says Chan

I shall return to defend myself, says Chan

'I am currently overseas and will return to the country soon. I hope this brief statement will clarify any unnecessary speculation.'
Hearing concluded, decision fixed for another date

Hearing concluded, decision fixed for another date

UPDATED 8.20PM The Federal Court has finished hearing the appeal of ousted Perak menteri besar Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin.
11-man bench would have dispelled doubts

11-man bench would have dispelled doubts

NAP policy excludes the everyday man

NAP policy excludes the everyday man

'Don't listen' to racist comments?

'Don't listen' to racist comments?

Amend S'gor Islamic laws holistically

Amend S'gor Islamic laws holistically

Asri's arrest show inability to grasp Islamic spirit

Asri's arrest show inability to grasp Islamic spirit

Sexual harassment: Picture remains grim

Sexual harassment: Picture remains grim

Will Chan get off the hook?

Will Chan get off the hook?

NONE Will the former transport minister be hauled up? Or will he be another 'VK Lingam' and get away scot-free?
Will Spad become a bureaucratic monster?

Will Spad become a bureaucratic monster?

Najib can learn from Indonesia's home minister

Najib can learn from Indonesia's home minister

Don't separate chelation from conventional therapy

Don't separate chelation from conventional therapy

AirAsia's 'convenience fee' a rip-off

AirAsia's 'convenience fee' a rip-off

Petronas to continue sponsoring F1 race

Petronas to continue sponsoring F1 race

Petronas says it will continue to be the title sponsor of the Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix which has proven to be an effective platform to promote Malaysia on the global stage.
Gov't urged to renegotiate toll concessionaire contracts

Gov't urged to renegotiate toll concessionaire contracts

Oppositions MPs want an end to the continuous milking of motorists by highway concessionaires and provide a plan on how to go about it.
Bakun power ready to flow end of next year

Bakun power ready to flow end of next year

The Bakun dam, the world's second highest concrete-faced rockfill dam, is expected to be completed by end of 2011.
Youth chief: EGM  not to defend 'certain people'

Youth chief: EGM not to defend 'certain people'

MCA Youth chief Wee Ka Siong defends the call for another EGM to end the impasse in the second largest BN component party.
K'tan prince wins defamation against model wife

K'tan prince wins defamation against model wife

A judgment in default is a binding decision made in favour of the plaintiff when a defendant does not respond to a summons or fails to appear before a court.
Judge locks courtroom to count RM4.5 mil

Judge locks courtroom to count RM4.5 mil

The courtroom was closed at about 10.30am and two counting machines were used to count the notes which was kept in two special boxes.
No news from brother about rejoining PBS, says Pairin

No news from brother about rejoining PBS, says Pairin

Former PKR VP Jeffrey Kitingan has not expressed his intention to rejoin his former party, says his brother and PBS president Joseph.
No decision on 'Zaid to lead Pakatan', yet

No decision on 'Zaid to lead Pakatan', yet

There's too much on the table for Pakatan to even think of who is to be in charge of the wheelhouse.

Rebel division chiefs push for new platform

Rebel division chiefs push for new platform

The emergence of a third political force, headed by Jeffrey Kitingan, is imminent judging by developments taking place in Sabah

MRR2 flyover designed to last 100 years, says minister

MRR2 flyover designed to last 100 years, says minister

'In Mississippi, USA for example, a very strong bridge collapsed. But as far as the MRR2 in our country, there were only cracks.'
Of RM4.90 Maggi Mee packets and the lame PAC

Of RM4.90 Maggi Mee packets and the lame PAC

sim kwang yang comments There was much anticipation as the country awaited the Public Accounts Committee report on the PKFZ scandal.
Ong takes the train, mum on party crisis

Ong takes the train, mum on party crisis

NONE MCA boss Ong seems to be maintaining a silent approach as the party's internal crisis drags on.
Mahathir gave us anomie

Mahathir gave us anomie

Lost in a world of slogans and flip flopping policies, Malaysians struggling to find a common identity, are continuously kept off balance.
Kit Siang lets rips at gov't over PKFZ cover-up

Kit Siang lets rips at gov't over PKFZ cover-up

The veteran parliamentarian ticks off the government for suppressing information.

Time for people power rule

Time for people power rule

Malaysian democracy means once the ballot is cast, the engine comes under the total control of the ruling coalition and has been so for too long is the view of PSM.
Koh: My record is almost perfect

Koh: My record is almost perfect

koh tsu koon The minister dismisses the allegation that he is only present in the Dewan Rakyat when the PM is around.

'Chinese don't mix with others': Dr M under fire

'Chinese don't mix with others': Dr M under fire

Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad has come under fire over his accusation that Chinese parents do no want their children to mix with other races.
Headlines online: Nov 5, 2009

Headlines online: Nov 5, 2009

Former transport minister Chan Kong Choy and the Port Klang Authority general manager Phang Oi Choo being implicated in the PKFZ scandal dominated headlines.
Ex-Umno division secretary charged with corruption

Ex-Umno division secretary charged with corruption

Former Wangsa Maju Umno division secretary was charged with offering RM1,000 bribe to a branch head.
Question mark over Ong-Chua unity

Question mark over Ong-Chua unity

There are three main challenges that may scupper the two MCA top dogs' unity plan, says a political analyst.
Ex-mufti: Conspiracy not political, but religious

Ex-mufti: Conspiracy not political, but religious

NONE UPDATED 7.05PM Mohd Asri claimed that a 'conspiracy' authored by religious authorities might have led to his arrest. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
Liow defends his EGM call

Liow defends his EGM call

The sec-gen must accomodate the request as it was done in accordance with the party constitution, says MCA vice-president.
59 pythons rescued from dinner table

59 pythons rescued from dinner table

Wildlife authorities rescued 59 pythons from being skinned and sold to restaurants and leather dealers.

Red herrings and sensible solutions for education

Red herrings and sensible solutions for education

NONE Mother tongue education has been around for about 200 years and it's something not easily shaken as the powers-that-be are finding out now.
Anwar urges revamp of tax system

Anwar urges revamp of tax system

"Why should a person who earns RM100 million a year, be put on the same tax bracket as a doctor who earns RM100,000 annually?" says the opposition leader.
MB vs MB: Nizar's 11 judges application dismissed

MB vs MB: Nizar's 11 judges application dismissed

UPDATED 6.50PM Five of the country's top judges will hear the case despite Nizar seeking a full 11-member bench given the importance of the case. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKFZ: 'Don't forget the bigger fish'

PKFZ: 'Don't forget the bigger fish'

free 'What about the bigger fish? The one who signed the letter of guarantee to Kuala Dimensi on his last day in office as transport minister?'
K'tan 'wang ehsan': 'Jubilation premature'

K'tan 'wang ehsan': 'Jubilation premature'

your say free 'The Kelantanese are not beggars. Returning money rightfully belonging to them is only proper.'