Archive - 29 April 2010

Chor: GST fairer than income tax

Chor: GST fairer than income tax

The implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is more fairer to the people compared to income tax, Dewan Negara heard today.
'GST will be implemented fairly'

'GST will be implemented fairly'

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been implemented fairly and justly to the people in certain countries as compared with income tax, a deputy minister told the Dewan Negara today.
MACC urged to probe Scorpene scandal

MACC urged to probe Scorpene scandal

They point out that the French supplier of the subs was already the subject of probes in two other countries and Malaysia should follow suit.
PAS spent RM4mil on anti-Pak Lah project: blogger

PAS spent RM4mil on anti-Pak Lah project: blogger

‘Kickdefella' hits out at PAS press secretary for denigrating by saying that his contribution to the party was zilch.
Troubled Transmile's outlook remain 'foggy'

Troubled Transmile's outlook remain 'foggy'

The cash-strapped Transmile Group has yet to have a clear deadline on its debt-restructuring, selling of its fleet and turnaround target.
Questions on military equipment shot down

Questions on military equipment shot down

Senator Tunku Abdul Aziz was told his questions touched on military secrets but he felt that information on equipment purchased should be answered.
Five vexed questions for Federal Court

Five vexed questions for Federal Court

As a result of the S Shamala and M Jeyaganesh case, five appeals were filed - four by the husband and one by the wife at the Court of Appeal.
IGP: We can pull cops off the streets if that's what you want

IGP: We can pull cops off the streets if that's what you want

musa hassan UPDATED 8.35pm Musa blew his top amid criticisms over Monday's shooting of 14-year-old Aminulrasyid.
Background to Shamala's case

Background to Shamala's case

S Shamala and M Jeyaganesh were married in 1998 according to Hindu rites, with their marriage registered under the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976.
PM to open Umno economic convention

PM to open Umno economic convention

Prime minister is expected to open the Penang Malays Economic Convention scheduled on May 8-9 at the Seberang Perai Polytechnic.
RTM hits back by tightening grip

RTM hits back by tightening grip

rtm radio televisyen malaysia RTM assigns another Chinese officer to oversee the production of cancelled documentary.
'Cop beat Kugan' - witness stands his ground

'Cop beat Kugan' - witness stands his ground

A policemen maintains his earlier testimony that he saw his colleague use a rubber hose to beat Kugan at the Taipan station.
5 top judges to hear Shamala case on Monday

5 top judges to hear Shamala case on Monday

A Federal Court five-member bench will hear the much-awaited Shamala-Muhamad Ridzwan case on Monday.

 

 

Teen shot dead - police need to redeem image

Teen shot dead - police need to redeem image

What was 14-year-old doing driving car at past midnight?

What was 14-year-old doing driving car at past midnight?

There were no winners in Hulu Selangor

There were no winners in Hulu Selangor

Hulu S'gor disaster: MCA to probe 'sabotage'

Hulu S'gor disaster: MCA to probe 'sabotage'

UPDATED 7.25pm MCA secretary-general Kong Cho Har has been given three-weeks to probe claims of sabotage.
Lessons from Hulu Selangor by-elections

Lessons from Hulu Selangor by-elections

K'tan Umno slams PAS for anti-Pak Lah blog site

K'tan Umno slams PAS for anti-Pak Lah blog site

PAS has allegedly spent RM4 million over three years to degrade and tarnish the credibility of the former PM.
Umno consistently takes us for fools

Umno consistently takes us for fools

Football legend Arthur Koh dies

Football legend Arthur Koh dies

Police unhappy with alleged rape victim's mother

Police unhappy with alleged rape victim's mother

Police have sent the skirt belonging to alleged 14-year-old-schoolgirl to the chemist department for examination.
Dr M: Perkasa helped BN bag Hulu S'gor

Dr M: Perkasa helped BN bag Hulu S'gor

mahathir mohamad 180108 He believes that cozy ties between BN and Perkasa might have helped the coalition clinch Hulu S'gor. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'No case' in French probe into sub deal

'No case' in French probe into sub deal

UPDATED 5.19PM Putrajaya has downplayed a French probe into claims of corruption over the RM3.7 billion deal.
Sibu a contest between money and ideals

Sibu a contest between money and ideals

DAP expects uphill battle in convincing voters to shun quick fixes and opt for better future.
Philippines' Aquino set for landslide win: poll

Philippines' Aquino set for landslide win: poll

The son of late Philippine democracy heroine Corazon Aquino appears headed for a landslide victory in next month's presidential election, a survey said Thursday.
PM, Rosmah to kick start Sibu campaign on May 1

PM, Rosmah to kick start Sibu campaign on May 1

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and his wife, Rosmah Mansor, are scheduled to make a two-day visit to Sibu beginning May 1.
Castrate fathers of abandoned babies: senator

Castrate fathers of abandoned babies: senator

Senator Ahmad Hussin is outraged by the increase in the number of abandoned child cases.
Muhyiddin wants religious schools to be gov't aided

Muhyiddin wants religious schools to be gov't aided

The DPM sought consent from Selangor sultan for the state's religious schools to be registered as government-aided schools.
Rasa folk lauded for ignoring RM3 mil carrot

Rasa folk lauded for ignoring RM3 mil carrot

NONE Kit Siang praises voters for not succumbing to the RM3 million carrot dangled by Najib. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Those who misuse mosques not welcome in S'gor

Those who misuse mosques not welcome in S'gor

The Selangor sultan hit out at critics over his decree against the use of mosques for political purposes. [VIDEO INSIDE]
No by-elections: Case management on May 27

No by-elections: Case management on May 27

v sivakumar perak Sivakumar wants the court to compel the EC to declare the seats vacant following the resignation of three Perak reps.
Blame game has started in PKR

Blame game has started in PKR

PKR has started to point fingers at each other over their loss in the Hulu Selangor by-election.
S'gor sultan clarifies ban on politics in mosques

S'gor sultan clarifies ban on politics in mosques

His said his intention in prohibiting the use of mosques for politicking was to maintain the sanctity of and harmony at the house of worship.
Perkasa sues The Sun for RM10 mil

Perkasa sues The Sun for RM10 mil

NONE Ibrahim Ali claims that a Sun article had defamed him and the Selangor sultan [VIDEO INSIDE]
Motion to debate schoolboy shooting filed

Motion to debate schoolboy shooting filed

UPDATED 2:14PM A motion has been filed at the Dewan Negara to debate the fatal shooting of 14-year-old schoolboy Aminulrasyid Amzad by the police.
Headlines online: April 29, 2010

Headlines online: April 29, 2010

The dailies focused on the developments following the shooting death of Aminulrasyid Amzah, and Najib presenting RM3 million to a Chinese school in Rasa.

Britain's Labour in election tailspin after PM's gaffe

Britain's Labour in election tailspin after PM's gaffe

Britain's ruling Labour Party saw their election campaign thrown into disarray Thursday as Gordon Brown's criticism of an elderly widow as "bigoted" threatened to overshadow a crucial TV debate.
Only the tip is visible

Only the tip is visible

‘Election expenses are like an iceberg - only the tip is visible.' And here much remains in the realms of mystery.
Penang targets 10,000 new voters in nine days

Penang targets 10,000 new voters in nine days

Pakatan is already gearing up for the next general election by intensifying the registration of new voters on the path to power.

 

Don't expect Zaid to take it lying down

Don't expect Zaid to take it lying down

NONE COMMENT The PKR candidate for Hulu Selangor is determined to fight to put right some 'crocked' things.
More mainstream journalists dare say NO

More mainstream journalists dare say NO

free 'That finally there are journalists prepared to voice it out and others prepared to report it - this is a refreshing change.'
'Zaid cannot lose graciously in a dirty fight'

'Zaid cannot lose graciously in a dirty fight'

your say 'It is very difficult for any candidate to accept defeat gracefully when the opponent uses the dirtiest means to secure a win.'
Najib not quite the Hulu conqueror

Najib not quite the Hulu conqueror

comments bridget welsh COMMENT To attribute Najib’s victory solely on money politics obscures important transformations taking place within the BN.
Iraq election winner Allawi says new polls may be needed

Iraq election winner Allawi says new polls may be needed

Iraq's general election winner Iyad Allawi on Wednesday said new parliamentary polls run by international monitors might be needed to end concerted efforts from rivals who want to reverse his victory.
Iraq election winner Allawi: New polls may be needed

Iraq election winner Allawi: New polls may be needed

Iraq's general election winner Iyad Allawi on Wednesday said new parliamentary polls run by international monitors might be needed to end concerted efforts from rivals who want to reverse his victory.
Mandela to skip World Cup opening ceremony

Mandela to skip World Cup opening ceremony

Nelson Mandela plans to skip the opening ceremony of the football World Cup finals in South Africa in June and will watch the tournament from home, his grandson told AFP on Wednesday.