Archive - 11 November 2009

Initial investigation into the bridge collapse in Kampar revealed that a weak building structure may be the cause of the tragedy that killed three pupils last month.

The Kelantan Football Association is fined RM50,000 for the unruly behaviours of its supporters at the Malaysia Cup final at the National Stadium on Saturday.

Agriculture land for oil palm was taken over for a housing project with compensation promised to the smallholders. However, neither was the compensation paid nor the houses built.

The monopoly over sand mining in Selangor by the state-owned Kumpulan Semesta Sdn Bhd (Semesta) should be broken, a PKR representative told the state assembly today.

Projections are mere political posturing aimed at appeasing the public, says opposition leader and former finance minister.

Eight parties including seven Islamic religious councils are no longer intervenors in the Kuala Lumpur Roman Catholic Church's application for a judicial review over the usage of the word "Allah".

A PKR lawmaker poses this to former Selangor MB Dr Mohd Khir Toyo over the RM400 million owed to state-owned subsidiaries.

"Why did it respond swiftly to Chua Soi Lek's appeal and taking its time on mine?" asks the senator over his status in the party.

As Sivarasa was speaking to journalists, Zulkifli emerged to give the PKR VP an awkward hug.

N Gobalakrishnan wants better answers - and soon - from the MIC head on the status of MIED and Aimst university.

Jais, whose action in arresting the ex-mufti was justified by the Selangor PAS chief, says it will bring Mohd Asri to court by Friday.

President Hu Jintao explored China's centuries-old links with Malaysia today as he wrapped up an official visit with a tour of the historic enclave of Malacca.

The Malaysian Football Association (FAM) should be held responsible for damage caused to the National Stadium at the weekend's cup final, according to Sports Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek.

Lim Guan Eng is challenged by a Penang Umno leader to tell all about the conversion of land from leasehold to freehold status.

Sarawak DAP secretary Chong Chieng Jen (Kota Sentosa) was today suspended from attending the current state assembly sitting for his remarks published in two Chinese dailies yesterday.

UPDATED 7.30PM 'It is not her. They are looking for someone else,' says Nazri without revealing the identity of the mystery witness.

UPDATED 7.14PM The PAS-led Kelantan government sacks its PR man Syed Azidi Syed Abdul Aziz - blogger Kickdefella - seemingly over an ongoing MACC probe.

Three national leaders are alleged to have hijacked the nomination for a senator’s post in Selangor.

About 200 were treated with a preview show of the yet-to-be-released disaster movie '2012' last night.

The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) has carved a name for itself as a credible private think tank, in emerging among the top 25 in Asia in 2008.

The ranking was based on the findings of the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Programme by the University of Pennsylvania, United States.

The country's economy is expected to make a recovery with a projected growth of between two and three per cent next year, the Dewan Rakyat was informed today.

Last year, the Defence Ministry put off the purchase 12 Eurocopter helicopters worth RM1.6 billion after it ran into a controversy.

Maxis, Malaysia's top mobile operator, said it has raised RM11.2 billion in Southeast Asia's largest IPO, as its parent looks to expand in the region.

As part of the Greater Unity Plan, the dialogue will focus on five issues to stabilise the party following recent infighting.

The Copyright Act 1987 currently states that only a person who has three or more VCDs can be acted against. This may no longer be the case.

The Sabah PKR head is in hot water for speaking out of turn in regard to his contested appointment.

The Selangor menteri besar says it is necessary to regain public trust, especially where transparency is concerned.

UPDATED 8.32PM The emergency motion by PAS lawmaker Saari Sungib does not get past the Selangor speaker.

Former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad adds to the chorus of criticisms over the arrest of ex-Perlis Mufti Asri Zainul Abidin.

UPDATED 2.20PM Only if Liow is ready to openly state that he wants to be No 2. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 5.20PM Former ACA director of investigations Abdul Razak Idris said he had cleared Anwar of allegations of stashing RM3 billion in foreign accounts. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 3.30PM The proposed EGM is called in accordance with the party's constituency, they said, rebutting a statement from the sec-gen who labelled it as "unconstitutional and unworkable".

The RM3 billion Murum Dam project is hammered by Suhakam for its serious lapses and insensitivity towards Native Customary Rights.

UPDATED 6.55PM Malaysia has today announced that it would award a RM8 billion double-tracking rail project to China, as leaders of both nations pledged to increase bilateral trade.

The case has been put on hold for the time being until the infamous blogger can be found...

A breakthrough in Sabah and Sarawak is crucial if it is to form the next federal government, say Pakatan strategists.

A massive blackout plunged tens of millions in Brazil's largest cities into darkness, sparking major disruptions, fears of crime and energy supply concerns for the newly named Olympic hosts.

As optimistic as I usually am that Malaysia will someday be free of the burden and blight of the Umno/BN regime, I sometimes get discouraged. But then something happens to rekindle my faith that freedom can prevail in the face of seemingly impossible odds.

Cambodian officials handed over a formal letter to Thai diplomats today refusing to extradite fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

free 'If Najib Abdul Razak doesn't understand basic economics and has even got the forecasts wrong, he should do the most honourable thing...'

free 'We Malaysians salute LG Jayanthi Naidu for her bravery in coming forward in the Lingam tape case. But we are scared that she may suffer the same fate as private investigator P Balasubramaniam.'

free Author Janet Steele, who spent weeks in Malaysiakini office, finds out what makes journalists in this online daily tick.