Archive - 1 December 2009

Nazri tells MACC to probe Pandamaran land deal

Nazri tells MACC to probe Pandamaran land deal

Nazri said there were elements of abuse of power in the land acquisition process from the residents to the developer.
Special committee: Weak foundation caused bridge collapse

Special committee: Weak foundation caused bridge collapse

The Kuala Dipang suspension bridge was erected to withstand the weight of only eight pupils. On the day of the tragedy there were 22 on the bridge.
Declassify the landslide report, residents tell gov't

Declassify the landslide report, residents tell gov't

Residents of Bukit Antarabangsa add to the chorus of calls to release landslide report so that safety options can be considered.
Selangor plans to declassify Hazardous Map

Selangor plans to declassify Hazardous Map

The map, once declassified, will reveal to all the level of risk in residential areas in Hulu Klang.
No misappropriation in land issue, says Guan Eng

No misappropriation in land issue, says Guan Eng

Lim said any allegation against the state that it charged a low premium to the PDC Heritage Hotel Sdn Bhd (PHH) was one that was made without detailed study.
Exploitation of estate workers still rampant

Exploitation of estate workers still rampant

Parti Sosialis Malaysia provides evidence to disprove ministerial claim that plantation workers are earning well above the poverty line.
Vernacular examination not acceptable, says Dr Subra

Vernacular examination not acceptable, says Dr Subra

The MIC vice-president says he is not agreeable to the suggestion by the Education Ministry that schools conduct their own vernacular examinations for SPM students.
Kayveas: 'Quit notice' to Murugiah valid

Kayveas: 'Quit notice' to Murugiah valid

The PPP president tells his former protégé not to always hide behind the prime minister's back and to do the right thing in relinquishing his government post.
'Welfare home conversion': Lawyer wants proof

'Welfare home conversion': Lawyer wants proof

NONE He wants the Welfare Department to furnish proof to substantiate its claim that the housewife was converted by her parents.

New study: Palm oil kills breast cancer cells

New study: Palm oil kills breast cancer cells

Scientists in Singapore have discovered a natural compound in palm oil that can kill breast cancer cells.
Damnation prayer: Hundreds protest against Nik Aziz

Damnation prayer: Hundreds protest against Nik Aziz

Hundreds, led by a local Umno leader, staged a protest against the Kelantan MB over his 'divine retribution’ prayer for the PM.
BTN-like courses must focus on multiracial solidarity

BTN-like courses must focus on multiracial solidarity

The Selangor MB said programmes to instill nationalism and patriotism should take into account solidarity in a multiracial community.

MIER warns 2010 growth target unsustainable

MIER warns 2010 growth target unsustainable

The government's 5 percent growth target for 2010 is not realistic and could further inflate the budget deficit, warned the leading think-tank today.
Will Umno force MCA's hand?

Will Umno force MCA's hand?

BN and Umno head Najib Abdul Razak is finally about to get his hands dirty in the MCA crisis, but how the party reacts will be worth watching.
An intrepid and visionary few

An intrepid and visionary few

Court quashes bid to reinstate village chiefs

Court quashes bid to reinstate village chiefs

The Ipoh High Court today said it would not interfere in the decision of the state executive powers.
Ministry ignores objections, sticks with SPM subject limit

Ministry ignores objections, sticks with SPM subject limit

The education ministry suggested that schools conduct their own vernacular examinations for students who were unable to sit for it at SPM level.
Dare for DPM over 'racist' BTN courses

Dare for DPM over 'racist' BTN courses

DAP lawmaker Lim Kit Siang has challenged the deputy premier to let him head a probe to determine if the courses are 'racist and seditious' in nature.
'BTN courses about facts'

'BTN courses about facts'

'If we say that two-thirds of the population consist of bumiputeras and one-third non-bumiputeras, is that considered racist?' asks programme head Ahmad Maslan.
Dr M wants regional pact to check arms race

Dr M wants regional pact to check arms race

However, if we are the only ones to reduce our military capabilities while the others continue to enhance theirs, we may be made the target, he cautioned.
Bid to silence Sabah's anti-coal campaign

Bid to silence Sabah's anti-coal campaign

A state minister offers 'friendly advice' to environmentalists, but they have other ideas.
Kelantan gets backing on oil royalty claim

Kelantan gets backing on oil royalty claim

If other oil producing states like Sabah, Sarawak and Terengganu are given royalties, why should Kelantan be denied its just dues, asks its chairperson.
Put Mahathir on trial

Put Mahathir on trial

Chin Peng: Let go of the past

Chin Peng: Let go of the past

NONE This is the only way to end old animosities, says the former leader of the CPM in Hat Yai.
Walk the talk, Anwar

Walk the talk, Anwar

Rape is a crime, not an exaggeration

Rape is a crime, not an exaggeration

Let the old man come home if he's sorry

Let the old man come home if he's sorry

The 'misunderstood' hero

The 'misunderstood' hero

Time to free up information

Time to free up information

BN 'fiery' demo condemned, police report lodged

BN 'fiery' demo condemned, police report lodged

NONE The Penang legislative assembly passed a resolution - opposed by all Umno reps - condemning yesterday's demonstration.
Economy stagnant, needs reform: minister

Economy stagnant, needs reform: minister

Malaysia's economy has been stagnating for the past decade and is now trailing badly behind its neighbours.
Airport tax: No special privilege for AirAsia

Airport tax: No special privilege for AirAsia

The deputy transport minister disputes claims that the budget airlines AirAsia has been given 'special privilege' on airport tax.

Words won't save the world

Words won't save the world

COMMENT There is too much being said and far too little being done about the state of affairs in Malaysia.
Obama orders Afghan strategy into force

Obama orders Afghan strategy into force

NONE President Barack Obama has given fateful orders likely to send thousands more troops to Afghanistan in a political gamble meant to forge an eventual US exit from a costly and gruelling war.
Headlines online: Dec 1, 2009

Headlines online: Dec 1, 2009

On the front pages today were news of the BTN curriculum revamp and reactions to Kelantan MB Nik Aziz's call for prayers to malign Najib.
Suaram: Born 20 years ago under 'Operasi Lalang'

Suaram: Born 20 years ago under 'Operasi Lalang'

NONE With a handful of committed activists and operating on a shoestring budget, it has made remarkable strides...
On poverty, charity and semangat padi

On poverty, charity and semangat padi

The Malays of the 'rice belt' states have traditionally been believers of 'the spirit of the padi' or 'semangat padi' - an element of animism residualised from the ancient Hindu-Buddhist tradition.
'Nazi guard' Demjanjuk to face Holocaust survivors

'Nazi guard' Demjanjuk to face Holocaust survivors

NONE John Demjanjuk was due to face Holocaust survivors in court on Tuesday on the second day of his Nazi war crimes trial, amid doubts on whether the 89-year-old is as ill as he makes out.
Anwar fails to strike out sodomy charge

Anwar fails to strike out sodomy charge

UPDATED 1.05PM His application to dismiss the sodomy case was rejected on the basis that a full trial is needed to determine if there was penetration. The case will be heard on Jan 25.
'PDRM, a little more consistency would help'

'PDRM, a little more consistency would help'

free 'I would be most impressed with our police force if they allow us to exercise our democratic rights all the time, and not just a certain section of citizens at certain times in certain states.'
'Muhyiddin, tell us the truth about BTN'

'Muhyiddin, tell us the truth about BTN'

free Just last week, Muhyiddin said BTN courses are uniting Malaysians in line with the 1Malaysia concept. How do you explain this contradiction?
Five Britons held in Iran after yacht seized in Gulf

Five Britons held in Iran after yacht seized in Gulf

Five Britons are being detained in Iran after Tehran's navy seized their yacht, which may have strayed into Iranian waters in the Gulf, the Foreign Office said Monday.
Switzerland under fire over minaret ban

Switzerland under fire over minaret ban

NONE Switzerland confronted an international backlash and charges of intolerance on Monday as Islamic nations reacted with anger to a shock vote to ban new minarets.
Defiant Iran slams IAEA amid Western censure

Defiant Iran slams IAEA amid Western censure

NONE Iran accused the UN atomic watchdog on Monday of applying the "law of the jungle" as Washington called Tehran's plans for new uranium plants unacceptable and Britain and Germany warned of new sanctions.
Suspected Darfur kidnappers threaten to kill French workers

Suspected Darfur kidnappers threaten to kill French workers

A shadowy Darfur group which says it kidnapped three French aid workers in Chad and the Central African Republic threatened on Monday to kill them unless Paris agrees to direct negotiations.