Archive - 23 December 2009

Real property gains tax only those sold within 5 yrs

Real property gains tax only those sold within 5 yrs

The real property gains tax will now only be applicable to properties that are sold within five years of their purchase, said Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak today.
Dr M: Forget the roots, we're Malaysians

Dr M: Forget the roots, we're Malaysians

The Chinese and Indians have to set aside their respective country of origin and start calling themselves Malaysians.
Italy's Berlusconi 'pardons attacker'

Italy's Berlusconi 'pardons attacker'

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, declaring himself "incapable of rancour", has pardoned the man who assaulted him on December 13, news reports said.
Double trouble in Sabah labour market

Double trouble in Sabah labour market

Dwindling opportunities and spiraling costs are pushing Sabahans to seek employment outside the state.

Mahathir book 'pending approval' by Home Ministry

Mahathir book 'pending approval' by Home Ministry

Copies of the book are with the Home Ministry, awaiting a decision as to whether it can be distributed.

Jet engine thefts must have involved some top guns

Jet engine thefts must have involved some top guns

Pakatan needs at least two terms in Putrajaya

Pakatan needs at least two terms in Putrajaya

MB: Kuala Ketil Hindu cemetery issue settled

MB: Kuala Ketil Hindu cemetery issue settled

MB Azizan Abdul Razak said the matter was settled after the government held discussions with family members and the cemetery committee.
Indelible ink burning an indelibly burning question

Indelible ink burning an indelibly burning question

13th general election: Pakatan had better get moving now

13th general election: Pakatan had better get moving now

Indian Tamils need a leader, not a fighter

Indian Tamils need a leader, not a fighter

MCA must not hesitate to condemn outside encroachment

MCA must not hesitate to condemn outside encroachment

Madagascar-style Internet: Penang's gotta move it, move it

Madagascar-style Internet: Penang's gotta move it, move it

Snatch thieves and the drug connection

Snatch thieves and the drug connection

'Happy' holidays? Not if journey starts at Puduraya

'Happy' holidays? Not if journey starts at Puduraya

Yes, but how much is it?

Yes, but how much is it?

A slight drop in dengue, Chikungunya cases

A slight drop in dengue, Chikungunya cases

A total of 813 dengue fever cases, with one death, were reported in the week from Dec 13 to 19, a drop of 12 percent or 106 cases compared with the previous week.
What happened to my reports against Samy?

What happened to my reports against Samy?

This is the question asked by P Krishnan, who has filed report after report with the police and MACC about a land issue. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Anwar v Dr M: Matter before Federal Court on March 1

Anwar v Dr M: Matter before Federal Court on March 1

The apex court will be hearing Anwar's leave application to appeal against the dismissal of his RM100 million suit.
No luck for Liow as MCA deadline nears

No luck for Liow as MCA deadline nears

The MCA veep has yet to persuade other central committee members to join the Gang of 13 in resigning by Friday.
Pakatan's CPF promises: Lots of legwork ahead

Pakatan's CPF promises: Lots of legwork ahead

NONE COMMENT It will need a giant chunk of votes from Sabah and Sarawak if it is to achieve its dream of wresting federal power from BN.
Convert goes to court to nullify conversion

Convert goes to court to nullify conversion

NONE UPDATED 1.50PM Banggarma claims she was converted unwittingly to Islam at the age of seven.
Under-reporting of suicide a major problem

Under-reporting of suicide a major problem

SPECIAL REPORT Studies have shown that under-reporting and discrepancies in statistics are major hindrances for suicide prevention measures to be taken.
Christmas story: A case of misplaced giving

Christmas story: A case of misplaced giving

Giving and receiving are in the minds of many.
Headlines online: Dec 23, 2009

Headlines online: Dec 23, 2009

Today's mixed bag included more news of RMAF's missing jet engines and PM Najib's impending new economic framework.
La Sallian legacy lives on through volunteers

La Sallian legacy lives on through volunteers

NONE Former students speak of the profound impact the brothers had on their lives and how they are repaying their debt of gratitude.
Repentant ring leader hails Apcet II award

Repentant ring leader hails Apcet II award

saifuddin nasution The MP is relieved over the court decision that helps assuage his shame felt for his role in the storming of Apcet II conference.
UM shrugs off 'cronyism' tag

UM shrugs off 'cronyism' tag

It says two department heads were appointed based on merit and experience, and not due to their friendship with the vice-chancellor, as alleged.
Afghanistan's customary anguish

Afghanistan's customary anguish

NONE When the problems riddling Afghan society are listed – violence, insecurity, corruption, religious fundamentalism – one dominating factor is usually left out: the influence of customary law.
When it comes to Indians, MIC still No 1

When it comes to Indians, MIC still No 1

COMMENT The newly appointed MIC information chief shares his thoughts on why MIC is still top of the pack despite critics arguing otherwise.
Probe on Mahathir would be a hiding to nothing

Probe on Mahathir would be a hiding to nothing

COMMENT If losses on Mahathir’s watch were indeed monumental, these owed more to a climate of opinion than to his machinations.
Activity of Philippine volcano 'intensifies'

Activity of Philippine volcano 'intensifies'

NONE Mount Mayon shot a column of ash high into the sky on Wednesday as Philippine officials said the volcano was becoming increasingly active.
Malaysia IS Zimbabwe, says Zaid

Malaysia IS Zimbabwe, says Zaid

PKR politician Zaid Ibrahim lauds the daring analogy equating the 'lawlessness' of the powers-that-be in Malaysia with Zimbabwe.
Malaysia's Santa Claws

Malaysia's Santa Claws

You have to hand it to BN's boys and girls.
Colombia finds body of kidnapped governor

Colombia finds body of kidnapped governor

NONE The body of a kidnapped governor was found riddled with bullets, hours after Colombian President Alvaro Uribe launched a massive operation to rescue him from Marxist rebels.
US warns Iran to meet nuclear deadline

US warns Iran to meet nuclear deadline

NONE The United States warned Iran that December is "a very real deadline" after Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dismissed an international ultimatum over its nuclear program.
Stolen jet engines: 'A case of leadership by example'

Stolen jet engines: 'A case of leadership by example'

your say free 'The rot starts from the head. Once bad examples have been set by top leaders, the subordinates take the cue and the rot spreads like cancer.'
'Apcet II victory may yet be hollow'

'Apcet II victory may yet be hollow'

free 'Let's see if the Appeals Court will rule otherwise. We know the gatecrashers were guilty but in Malaysia, the guilty - as long as connected to Umno/BN - can get away with it.'
NATO will 'stay the course' in Afghanistan: chief

NATO will 'stay the course' in Afghanistan: chief

NONE Visiting NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Tuesday reiterated the alliance's commitment to Afghanistan, saying troops will stay for as long as necessary despite paying a high price.
UN chief calls for new climate pact push

UN chief calls for new climate pact push

NONE UN chief Ban Ki-moon appealed for world powers to make a new effort to secure a legally binding climate deal next year amid new diplomatic wrangling over the failure of the Copenhagen summit.