Archive - 20 December 2009

Oil money for Kelantan: Gov't to study amount, method

Oil money for Kelantan: Gov't to study amount, method

The federal government cannot determine the amount and method of giving compassionate money until oil output in the state has been determined by Petronas.
Penang BN chair is 'PM's prerogative'

Penang BN chair is 'PM's prerogative'

The question whether Gerakan president Koh Tsu Koon should relinquish his post as Penang BN chief depends on the BN chair, said Umno vice-president Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Party boss: Exodus will not affect Gerakan

Party boss: Exodus will not affect Gerakan

The departure of former Gerakan vice president Huan Cheng Guan and some of Gerakan members who supported him will not affect the party, said its president Koh Tsu Koon.
No announcement of new leadership at Sabah meet

No announcement of new leadership at Sabah meet

UPDATED 10PM PKR de facto leader Anwar punctured the hopes of many when he failed to announce the long-awaited Sabah PKR state line-up.
Missing engine: Hadi says heads would roll in the west

Missing engine: Hadi says heads would roll in the west

The disappearance of a F-5E fighter jet engine owned by the Royal Malaysia Air Force (RMAF) shows that the country's defence system is not strong, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said today.
Gov't make U-turn, sugar subsidy to continue

Gov't make U-turn, sugar subsidy to continue

The government will not completely withdraw the sugar subsidy to avoid burdening the people, Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today.
Lawyers not charged as no violence involved

Lawyers not charged as no violence involved

SUHAKAM INQUIRY The AG Chambers did not charge the five lawyers and 15 others who were arrested for refusing to disperse during an unlawful assembly because there was no element of violence or force.
Beer-drinking model wants caning expedited

Beer-drinking model wants caning expedited

NONE A Muslim model who was ordered to be caned for drinking beer urged the authorities today to decide what should happen to her four months after her case was halted.
Umno to identify unregistered voters among members

Umno to identify unregistered voters among members

Umno is to undertake an exercise over the next four months to identify who among its 3.4 million members have yet to register as voters.
Decision on toll period for 2nd bridge by first quarter 2010

Decision on toll period for 2nd bridge by first quarter 2010

The government is expected to finalise by the first quarter of next year the toll concession period for the second Penang bridge, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2012.

Climate summit rams through plan, amid criticism

Climate summit rams through plan, amid criticism

A UN climate summit rammed through a battle plan against global warming forged by US President Barack Obama and other top leaders, sidelining smaller states which lashed the deal as betrayal.

Sri Lankan asylum seekers leave Indonesia

Sri Lankan asylum seekers leave Indonesia

Fifteen of the Sri Lankan asylum seekers who spent weeks refusing to get off the boat that rescued them near Indonesia have left the country, a Foreign Ministry official said today.

Suu Kyi's party needs new blood: analysts

Suu Kyi's party needs new blood: analysts

Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi faces an urgent challenge to shake up her party's ranks, analysts say, after a rare meeting with her colleagues exposed a weak and ageing leadership team.

'Kami mahu pulang'

'Kami mahu pulang'

three indonesian maid abused ipoh 030609 black eye The sufferings of abused Indonesian maids may yet continue at the hands of Malaysia's sluggish legal system.
MCA rivals should have worked together

MCA rivals should have worked together

CC member Ti Lian Ker says the warring factions should have worked together in unison, quietly ironing out differences and agreeing to the approaches towards fresh elections.

'M'sia is Zimbabwe by another name'

'M'sia is Zimbabwe by another name'

Renowned political analyst and constitutional law expert Abdul Aziz Bari laments the state of 'lawlessness' among those who govern in Malaysia.
Of trigger happy charge, and fighting crime

Of trigger happy charge, and fighting crime

SPECIAL REPORT As PDRM marked its anniversary this year, there have been accusations of policemen being trigger-happy, a charge dismissed by CID director Mohd Bakri Mohd Zinin.
Authorities rescue 130 pangolins at cemetery

Authorities rescue 130 pangolins at cemetery

Wildlife authorities said they have rescued 130 pangolins and arrested two men attempting to smuggle the protected species, destined to be sold to restaurants and medicine shops.

'Why can't the defence minister go missing too?'

'Why can't the defence minister go missing too?'

free 'How can the Defence Ministry lose a jet engine? What next, the submarines engines? Why can't the defense minister go missing?'
'Excellent policies, now walk the talk'

'Excellent policies, now walk the talk'

free 'Please ensure that the gist of the framework flows to those who matter, the people. The coalition has to find a way to get the message to the people on the street.'