Archive - 30 March 2010

Burglars tunnel into French bank vault

Burglars tunnel into French bank vault

NONE Burglars tunnelled into a Parisian bank vault and raided around 100 safety deposit boxes rented by private customers before making good their escape, investigators said Tuesday.
PTAs should not politicise education issues

PTAs should not politicise education issues

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today reminded Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA), to refrain from politicising education issues.
Apco denies working with Israeli gov't

Apco denies working with Israeli gov't

APCO Worldwide today reiterated that it neither worked with the Israeli government nor helped to create the '1Malaysia' concept, as claimed by Anwar Ibrahim.
'Reduce addiction to foreign workers'

'Reduce addiction to foreign workers'

MCA president Chua Soi Lek welcomed the NEM but thought it had not adequately addressed the country's dependence on foreign workers.

MTUC: Be careful with EPF money

MTUC: Be careful with EPF money

It called on the government to be cautious and prudent when investing the Employees' Provident Fund money overseas.
The difference between 1Malaysia and M'sian Malaysia

The difference between 1Malaysia and M'sian Malaysia

The 1Malaysia concept introduced by Najib is not the same as DAP's Malaysian Malaysia concept as deemed by some quarters, said the Johor MB.
Khairy says Anwar too has links to Apco members

Khairy says Anwar too has links to Apco members

Members of company’s advisory council are alleged to have very strong personal and professional links with the opposition leader. [VIDEO INSIDE]
MCA faces loss of property in judicial review case

MCA faces loss of property in judicial review case

In what may be a first, a BN component party faces losing property in Cheras to a municipal council.

 

Apco: In mercenaries we trust

Apco: In mercenaries we trust

NONE It is disturbing that our government is entrusting our PR efforts to a known lobbyist for dictatorships.
Wanita MCA head's career on the line

Wanita MCA head's career on the line

Having pledged to quit if Dr Chua Soi Lek became MCA president, Wanita head Chew Mei Fun has a big decision to make.
Gerakan: No apology for Umno

Gerakan: No apology for Umno

Gerakan will not apologise to Umno as proposed by former Bukit Bendera division chief Ahmad Ismail as the call is not in tune with 1Malaysia concept.
Industry gives thumbs up to NEM, for now

Industry gives thumbs up to NEM, for now

Much will depend on the details of the New Economic Model and on its implementation.
Moscow blast: Students recount terror on YouTube

Moscow blast: Students recount terror on YouTube

NONE 'I was shocked but I kept walking. Later I felt something on my leg and when I rolled up my jeans...'
Exodus of M'sians: 350,000 work overseas

Exodus of M'sians: 350,000 work overseas

NEAC says in 2008 some 350,000 Malaysians were working abroad, over half of which had tertiary education.
Why M'sian economy is sluggish

Why M'sian economy is sluggish

Absence of private investment, difficulties in doing business and low value-added industries were among the factors identified that contributed to the country's sluggish growth.
S Korea orders military on alert after warship blast

S Korea orders military on alert after warship blast

President Lee Myung-Bak ordered South Korea's military on Tuesday to stay alert against North Korea, after a mystery blast sank one of its warships near the tense border.
Samy Vellu denies voters not keen on Palanivel

Samy Vellu denies voters not keen on Palanivel

The MIC boss said he has already submitted the name of the candidate to the prime minister in Parliament today.
Nizar: Prominent police presence created climate of fear

Nizar: Prominent police presence created climate of fear

The opposition refuses to follow routes set out for them while police and security personnel tried to stop them from taking alternate routes to the assembly hall.
Four tricky hurdles for Chua

Four tricky hurdles for Chua

NONE NEWS ANALYSIS The new MCA boss may think the worst is over, but the reality is something else.
Outsiders trying to meddle in Orang Asli land issue: Shafie

Outsiders trying to meddle in Orang Asli land issue: Shafie

The minister hinted of the possibility of outsiders trying to interfere and take advantage of the Orang Asli land issue.
Minor commotion, media confined to viewing room

Minor commotion, media confined to viewing room

PERAK ASSEMBLY The ousted speaker tried to approach the BN speaker, but six security personnel who were flanking Ganesan stood in his way.
NEM - let the people judge, not cronies

NEM - let the people judge, not cronies

SPM grading system needs overhaul

SPM grading system needs overhaul

Precious jewels in healthcare need protection

Precious jewels in healthcare need protection

Responsible journalism and gov't propaganda

Responsible journalism and gov't propaganda

Divers still hopeful of finding missing S Korean sailors

Divers still hopeful of finding missing S Korean sailors

NONE Divers have injected oxygen into the hull of a South Korean warship sunk by a mystery blast, officials said on Tuesday, refusing to abandon hope for dozens trapped inside.
A little bit of research goes a long way

A little bit of research goes a long way

Anwar produces documents on Apco-Israel-1M'sia link

Anwar produces documents on Apco-Israel-1M'sia link

NONE UPDATED 2.45PM He produced two documents in Parliament to back up his allegations. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
Headlines online: March 30, 2010

Headlines online: March 30, 2010

Today's headlines of major dailies were diverse, ranging from the New Economic Model to the parlimentary debates.
Race against clock to save China mine workers

Race against clock to save China mine workers

NONE Nearly 1,000 rescuers are racing against the clock to free more than 150 workers trapped in a flooded half-built coal mine in north China, as officials warned gas was building up in the pit.
Intimidation must not be tolerated

Intimidation must not be tolerated

It's troubling that the SIS leader was quizzed by police.

Najib provides few clues on reaching developed status

Najib provides few clues on reaching developed status

Najib unveils long-promised economic reforms that he said would make Malaysia a developed nation by 2020 but provides few clues as to how he would get there.
Ketuanan Melayu: Am I alone?

Ketuanan Melayu: Am I alone?

Speaking out against narrow visions.
Highlights of New Economic Model

Highlights of New Economic Model

NONE Following are some of the highlights of the New Economic Model announced by Prime Minister Najib Razak today.
Security bond slashed in Shaariibuu civil suit

Security bond slashed in Shaariibuu civil suit

The family of murdered Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu need only pay RM60,000, instead of RM1.25 million.
NEM: A market-friendly affirmative action

NEM: A market-friendly affirmative action

UPDATED 2.50PM The government has pledged to take a market-based approach to affirmative action but touched little on racial quotas.

Quiet start to Perak assembly sitting

Quiet start to Perak assembly sitting

UPDATED 11.30AM Apart from a minor protest over the admission procedure for the opposition representatives, the proceedings have run smoothly.
Moscow in mourning, vows to avenge metro bombings

Moscow in mourning, vows to avenge metro bombings

NONE Moscow held a day of mourning today for the 38 victims of twin suicide bombings on packed metro trains as Russian leaders pledged to hunt down and wipe out those behind the attacks.
Dr M playing second fiddle to Ibrahim

Dr M playing second fiddle to Ibrahim

your say free 'It is sad to watch our once-glorious former PM playing second fiddle and allowing himself to be used and be part of Perkasa.'
RM52 bil gone: 'What say you, Perkasa?'

RM52 bil gone: 'What say you, Perkasa?'

free 'No wonder, after 52 years, the NEP failed to achieved its purpose. RM52 billion in leakages? The Umno government has being in power for 52 years. Let them explain how that occurred.'
Nine charged in radical US Christian militia plot

Nine charged in radical US Christian militia plot

NONE Nine members of a radical Christian militia were charged with plotting to kill police in Michigan and wage war on the government, an indictment unsealed Monday said.
Suu Kyi's party to boycott Burma vote

Suu Kyi's party to boycott Burma vote

NONE Burma's opposition party led by Aung San Suu Kyi said on Monday it would boycott polls expected later this year, after the country's military rulers introduced a controversial new election law.
Thai PM, Red Shirts fail to agree after more talks

Thai PM, Red Shirts fail to agree after more talks

NONE Abhisit Vejjajiva told protesters on Monday he would call polls before his term ends but he refused to meet their 15-day deadline, leading to stalemate after a second day of talks.