Archive - 7 June 2010

Aid mission exposes Israeli atrocities: Mahathir

Aid mission exposes Israeli atrocities: Mahathir

The Gaza aid mission succeeded in exposing Israeli atrocities to the world, said PGPO chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Look into arts to be truly developed, says DPM

Look into arts to be truly developed, says DPM

To be truly developed, Malaysia must look into the arts and cultural offerings that many Malaysians and foreign guests clamour for.
MCA denies supporting GAS against Samy Vellu

MCA denies supporting GAS against Samy Vellu

Dr Chua Soi Lek is not using the GAS movement to divert attention from the alleged problems he was facing in MCA as claimed, said MCA vice president.
Hasmy Agam new Suhakam chairperson

Hasmy Agam new Suhakam chairperson

The prime minister also announces the names of the commission's new members for a three-year tenure. 
Brunei rightful owner of disputed oil zones - Anifah

Brunei rightful owner of disputed oil zones - Anifah

The foreign affairs minister also says that due to an arrangement made by leaders of the two countries in March last year, revenue from the area would be shared.
'Explain ceding of Blocks L and M'

'Explain ceding of Blocks L and M'

PARLIAMENT The government is pressured to explain the events that led up to the surrender of two lucrative offshore oil parcels to neighbouring Brunei and why.
Perak PKR mulls legal action against ex-Ipoh Barat chief

Perak PKR mulls legal action against ex-Ipoh Barat chief

Fauzi Muda has allegedly been slandering the party and will be issued a warning letter with legal action to follow if he does not pay it any heed.
M'sians gripped by World Cup fever

M'sians gripped by World Cup fever

world cup 2006 With just four days before the 2010 World Cup kicks off in South Africa, football fever has started spreading across Malaysia.
Non-Muslim lawyer challenges religious council decision

Non-Muslim lawyer challenges religious council decision

A non-Muslim woman is challenging a decision that only Muslim lawyers are allowed to practise at the Syariah Court in FT.
Motion against Israel passed unanimously

Motion against Israel passed unanimously

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 9.21PM If efforts to refer Israel to the International Criminal Court fail, Malaysia will push for a special UN assembly to discuss the matter.
Ministry won't compromise any further over sundry shops

Ministry won't compromise any further over sundry shops

Sundry shop owners have threatened to stop selling essential items if they are required to get a licence, but the ministry is standing firm.
Najib calls for measures to halt oil price fixing

Najib calls for measures to halt oil price fixing

Prime Minister Najib Razak called for a mechanism to prevent oil price manipulation, saying high prices could derail the global economic recovery.
Unions back gov't stand against Israel

Unions back gov't stand against Israel

Labour and civil service union, totalling nearly 1.8 million, have come out in support of the government's move to condemn Israel's attack.
Ex-student jailed for baby dumping

Ex-student jailed for baby dumping

The student was sentenced by the Kuala Terengganu Magistrate's Court to a year's jail and fined RM7,000 for baby dumping.
Dewan Rakyat dumps question on vote-buying

Dewan Rakyat dumps question on vote-buying

The Standing Orders don’t allow matters to be raised if they are the subject of a legal case.
State committee mum over charges against Azhar

State committee mum over charges against Azhar

Penang opposition leader allegedly uttered seditious remarks during last month's state assembly sitting.
Gov't: Sports betting licence yet to be issued

Gov't: Sports betting licence yet to be issued

UPDATED 6.50PM The Finance Ministry has yet to issue the licence as the government is still sourcing feedback from the public.
'Don't let off the US' over Palestine

'Don't let off the US' over Palestine

PARLIAMENT Opposition MPs say the government must condemn the weak US reaction to Israel's atrocities against Palestinians.
Tan refutes Soi Lek over cabinet appointment

Tan refutes Soi Lek over cabinet appointment

tan ah eng gelang patah mp 150409 The Gelang Patah MP claims her name was not among MCA's nominee for a deputy minister's post, contrary to reports.
Petrol station staff could have been heroes

Petrol station staff could have been heroes

Anti-Israel demo: Put politics aside, Khairy

Anti-Israel demo: Put politics aside, Khairy

Bankrupt in nine years is nothing

Bankrupt in nine years is nothing

Asas Serba offer: Gov't needs to be very careful

Asas Serba offer: Gov't needs to be very careful

Local airlines: Innovation good, equal treatment better

Local airlines: Innovation good, equal treatment better

Samy never asked Sambanthan to quit

Samy never asked Sambanthan to quit

Sports betting licence not final, says Hisham

Sports betting licence not final, says Hisham

UPDATED 7.30PM While the licence was already tentatively approved, it is not yet up for implementation until September, says home minister.
Proton says Volkswagen ditches tie-up talks

Proton says Volkswagen ditches tie-up talks

Announcing the failure of the new round of talks, Proton said Volkswagen would have been an "interesting" partner.

Sports betting hot topic in Parliament

Sports betting hot topic in Parliament

Independent and opposition MPs have lots of questions for the government to answer.
UN atomic watchdog meets on Iran as sanctions loom

UN atomic watchdog meets on Iran as sanctions loom

Iran's controversial nuclear drive tops the agenda at a week-long meeting of the UN atomic watchdog starting here Monday as world powers are poised to slap new sanctions on Tehran.
Refer Zionist regime to criminal court: Najib

Refer Zionist regime to criminal court: Najib

There were 15 points in a motion tabled today to condemn Israel's attack on a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla.
Railwaymen plan major picket

Railwaymen plan major picket

Negotiations between KTMB's management and its union have broken down regarding four outstanding issues.

10.1 percent growth figure 'misleading'

10.1 percent growth figure 'misleading'

NONE An economist argues that the data must be seen in perspective and not be taken at face value.
Reverse investment cutbacks, says Petronas CEO

Reverse investment cutbacks, says Petronas CEO

The recent investment cutbacks in the energy sector should be reversed to prevent shortfalls, says Petronas chief Shamsul Azhar Abbas.
Anwar to face privileges committee tomorrow

Anwar to face privileges committee tomorrow

NONE UPDATED 7.15PM A potential clash in his schedule has been averted, leaving him free to explain his remarks on Apco and One Israel.
If a stadium can collapse, what more a nuke plant?

If a stadium can collapse, what more a nuke plant?

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 3.01PM The thought of a local nuclear reactor is worrisome for some, because of Malaysia's reputation for shoddy public infrastructure.
DPM: Msia's competitive ranking proves sceptics wrong

DPM: Msia's competitive ranking proves sceptics wrong

NONE 'M'sia's 10th most competitive nation ranking proves that bold and pragmatic measures have brought results.'
Must charity begin in the gambling den?

Must charity begin in the gambling den?

Gambling creates chaos and turns families upside down.
Headlines online June 7, 2010

Headlines online June 7, 2010

Condemnation against aggression on the Freedom Flotilla continues as a motion to condemn Israel is tabled today.
PM: The world must  act against Israel

PM: The world must act against Israel

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 6.50PM In particular, PM Najib Abdul Razak urges Turkey to initiate legal action in International Criminal Court.
Gov't to review fees of private hospitals, clinics

Gov't to review fees of private hospitals, clinics

'I have made it a point to call for a meeting soon with MMA to develop a comprehensive fee schedule that was acceptable to all,' says the Health DG Dr Mohd Ismail Merican.
'Third force' in Dewan Rakyat

'Third force' in Dewan Rakyat

UPDATED 2.20PM Five former opposition members have set themselves up as an ‘Independent Consensus’ in the House.
Israel rejects inquiry into lethal raid

Israel rejects inquiry into lethal raid

Israel rejected on Sunday a proposal by UN Secretary-General Ban ki-Moon for an international investigation into its deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid ship and said it had the right to launch its own inquiry.
Kamalanathan and Wong sworn in

Kamalanathan and Wong sworn in

PARLIAMENT The two new members of Parliament took their oaths today as the Dewan Rakyat resumed its second meeting of the third session.

Kong: No need to re-examine PKFZ scandal

Kong: No need to re-examine PKFZ scandal

UPDATED 12.15PM  The probe into the PKFZ scandal is ‘sufficient’ as it stands, says the new transport minister.
Clash of the mufti as liberals battle hardliners

Clash of the mufti as liberals battle hardliners

dr asri mufti perlis 081008 Dressed in a modern grey suit teamed with a black skull cap, Asri Zainul Abidin is the poster boy for liberal Muslims.
Re-assess effectiveness of Gaza aid: Dr M

Re-assess effectiveness of Gaza aid: Dr M

We have to ensure humanitarian aid shipped to Gaza reaches the people who need it, says former prime minister.
US, Egypt hold talks in wake of flotilla raid

US, Egypt hold talks in wake of flotilla raid

US Vice President Joe Biden meets Monday Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak amid mounting regional tension over a deadly Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound aid convoy.
BP sucking up 10,000 barrels daily from US oil leak

BP sucking up 10,000 barrels daily from US oil leak

BP has said it is capturing some 10,000 barrels of crude a day from the ruptured Gulf well, raising hopes it could be containing most of the oil now feeding the worst spill in US history.
Should Putrajaya pull back sport betting licence?

Should Putrajaya pull back sport betting licence?

your say free 'I don't know if we can achieve developed status by 2020, but sure we'll be Asia's No 1 gambling hub by then.'
Only revamp MIC needs is for Samy to go

Only revamp MIC needs is for Samy to go

samy vellu and mic free 'Is this restructure another one of your devious, dubious plans to make your son Vell Paari MIC president?'