Archive - 8 June 2010

Perak steps up poverty eradication programme

Perak steps up poverty eradication programme

Several approaches have been taken to ensure meeting its target of eradicating poverty in the state by 2015, says Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir
Rumours of death of doctors in Gaza not true

Rumours of death of doctors in Gaza not true

Mercy Malaysia says it has not deployed any Malaysian staff or volunteers to Gaza this year.

Zahid: Maintenance cost of Scorpene subs not finalised

Zahid: Maintenance cost of Scorpene subs not finalised

No truth in a claim that DCNS had offered a three-year contract worth RM30 million to Boustead Naval Corporation says the defence minister.
Poll: Malay opinion over NEM mixed

Poll: Malay opinion over NEM mixed

A new survey by independent pollster Merdeka Centre appear to indicate mixed reactions among Malays towards the draft of the New Economic Model .
M'sia will not go bankrupt like Greece: PM

M'sia will not go bankrupt like Greece: PM

The federal government's financial position will be carefully planned, constantly monitored and controlled with full responsibility, Najib Abdul Razak said.
Nazri lifts veil on Apco's role in government

Nazri lifts veil on Apco's role in government

nazri abdul aziz Apco taught government officers how to build websites, monitor media and how to effectively use social networking sites such as Facebook.
MP: Let direct selling companies sell sugar

MP: Let direct selling companies sell sugar

The Ledang PM said although the suggestion might sound comical, the move was seen to be able to increase supply to help the consumers.
Witness: Handcuffs worn by Kugan not found

Witness: Handcuffs worn by Kugan not found

The witness too did not know where the key to the handcuff was and confirmed that he had no further knowledge on the matter.
90-day maternity leave to be proposed to cabinet

90-day maternity leave to be proposed to cabinet

Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said the package proposed a 90-day maternity leave plan, which also offers other perks for fathers.
Polygamy: Decision on Bung Moktar's appeal on Thursday

Polygamy: Decision on Bung Moktar's appeal on Thursday

The appeal filed by the MP and his wife, actress Zizie Izette A Samad, to seek acceptance and registration of their marriage.
'You can't take Israel to criminal court'

'You can't take Israel to criminal court'

'Israel can commit crime but because it is protected by the strongest power in the world, you can't take the Israelis to court,' says Mahathir.
Bursa denies absolving Vincent Tan of wrongdoing

Bursa denies absolving Vincent Tan of wrongdoing

Bursa Malaysia has today denied a media report saying it had 'absolved Vincent Tan of wrongdoing' over the May 12 Berjaya Corp announcement.
'80% accept Najib's 1Malaysia concept'

'80% accept Najib's 1Malaysia concept'

The  finding is derived from a study which involved 12,200 respondents in the country, says Information director-general Abdullah Murad.
Appoint local councillors transparently, S'gor told

Appoint local councillors transparently, S'gor told

This would be in line with the Selangor government’s Integrity Index and Integrity Pact, says a coalition.
PM's approval rating at record high

PM's approval rating at record high

UPDATED 7.40PM His approval rating has hit a record high at 72%, up from 69% in April.
NGOs: Have FOI Bill in Penang, too

NGOs: Have FOI Bill in Penang, too

A group hands over six-point memo and pledges to set up a legal panel to study the move implemented in Selangor.
S'gor sued for RM681 million over broadband job

S'gor sued for RM681 million over broadband job

Obnet claims the state has breached a 2005 service agreement, resulting in substantial losses.
Suhakam selection process flawed: Suaram

Suhakam selection process flawed: Suaram

UPDATED 5.30pm Suaram slams the government for running a selection process for new commissioners 'completely shrouded in secrecy'.
Apco gets summons to appear at hearing

Apco gets summons to appear at hearing

UPDATED 5.16PM The international PR firm with alleged links to Isreal is summoned to appear before the parliamentary rights and privileges committee tomorrow.
Penang not flip-flopping over sports betting

Penang not flip-flopping over sports betting

lim guan eng While the federal government seems to have second thoughts, its chief minister is definite that it's banned in Penang.
Appoint workers' rep to PKA board, urges MTUC

Appoint workers' rep to PKA board, urges MTUC

Without proper representation, workers are given a raw deal by employers, particularly the contractors who gave priority to foreigners, the trades union claims.
Proton: Lotus not on sale... for now

Proton: Lotus not on sale... for now

However, Proton said it would continue to initiate and consider viable business opportunities and arrangements which would benefit and add value to its interests.
The dilemma of subsidies

The dilemma of subsidies

Sports betting deal stinks: analyst

Sports betting deal stinks: analyst

The stench is from political intrigue, but it is the business climate that could suffer, warns Lim Teck Ghee.
Time to tackle enormous water subsidy cost

Time to tackle enormous water subsidy cost

Wawasan 2020 and Bankruptcy 2019

Wawasan 2020 and Bankruptcy 2019

Developer disappears with utility bills money

Developer disappears with utility bills money

'True Malaysians' must show the way forward

'True Malaysians' must show the way forward

Samy has been too power-crazy

Samy has been too power-crazy

GAS to release VCD on why Samy Vellu must go

GAS to release VCD on why Samy Vellu must go

NONE UPDATED 4.20PM The VCD - in Tamil and English - will explain why the MIC boss must quit now. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Where is Najib's study on nuclear policy?

Where is Najib's study on nuclear policy?

charles santiago mp speaks With higher overall costs, cancer risk and other dangers why is minister Peter Chin pushing to go nuclear?
Social media  has made the big time

Social media has made the big time

The AP Stylebook now has guidelines on it.
Ministry wants at least RM3 bil for broadband boost

Ministry wants at least RM3 bil for broadband boost

The Information Ministry is seeking more than RM3 billion under the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP) to expand the country's broadband service.

MP: Who's lying - MoF or Berjaya?

MP: Who's lying - MoF or Berjaya?

UPDATED 2.42PM A notice by Berjaya Corp to Bursa Malaysia contradicts the finance minister's claims that the sports betting licence has not been issued. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Restoring trust after 'horrible' Copenhagen conference

Restoring trust after 'horrible' Copenhagen conference

Six months after failing to reach a binding agreement on climate change, negotiators are meeting in Bonn to try to get the process back on track.
Anti-animal lab protest at Indian mission tomorrow

Anti-animal lab protest at Indian mission tomorrow

PETA Asia will start a series of protests in Malaysia and India against the proposed animal testing facility in Malacca.

Privileges committee denies Anwar legal counsel

Privileges committee denies Anwar legal counsel

NONE UPDATED 2PM The proceedings opened this morning after which Anwar was told that he would not be allowed to have a lawyer during the hearing. [VIDEO INSIDE]

 

 

Other options if minimum wage not feasible

Other options if minimum wage not feasible

Human resources minister stressed that the bottom line was to ensure an adequate or reasonable salary structure for the Malaysian workforce.
Misunderstanding led to 'woman burnt alive' tragedy

Misunderstanding led to 'woman burnt alive' tragedy

Florina Joseph, 27, died a fiery death after staff of a BHP gas station refused to hand over a fire extinghuisher to put out the flames.
Headlines online June 8, 2010

Headlines online June 8, 2010

The controversial licensing on essential goods occupied the Chinese press while the other papers took to Israel and sports betting.
ISA amendments to be tabled in July

ISA amendments to be tabled in July

NONE UPDATED 3.52PM Amendments to the ISA may see an airing in this sitting of Parliament. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Gaza flotilla: Beatings, doctored evidence emerge

Gaza flotilla: Beatings, doctored evidence emerge

In the audio one of the ‘activists’ allegedly tells the Israelis, amongst other things, to "go back to Auschwitz" in what appears to be a fake accent from the United States’ deep south.
Second-class citizen

Second-class citizen

A first-hand experience
HIV transmission: Main mode is drug abuse, not sex

HIV transmission: Main mode is drug abuse, not sex

NONE Latest data shows that more than half of all new HIV cases in Malaysia are the result of drug abuse via injecting.
Obama wants to know 'whose ass to kick' over oil spill

Obama wants to know 'whose ass to kick' over oil spill

The fragile economy and environment of the southeastern US coast will take years to recover from the worst oil spill in US history, US officials said, as President Barack Obama bared a spot of raw emotion over the disaster.
Sports betting protest rally still on

Sports betting protest rally still on

The government said it would seek public feedback, but appears to be going ahead with its plans anyway.
55 bodies found dumped in Mexican mine

55 bodies found dumped in Mexican mine

Fifty-five bodies were pulled out of a mine airshaft in southern Mexico that authorities say was used for dumping victims of drug-related violence, Guerrero officials said.
'There are lies, damn lies and statistics'

'There are lies, damn lies and statistics'

free 'The use of percentages to blind the public is not new. Percentages tell only part the story; what's behind them is far more important. '
Gambling licence: Flip-flop or double speak?

Gambling licence: Flip-flop or double speak?

NONE free 'If the government had yet to issue a sports gambling licence, why is Tan making so much noise about Pakatan's ban?'
Police deport hooligans, vow to beef up World Cup security

Police deport hooligans, vow to beef up World Cup security

The spectre of hooliganism and crowd trouble stalked the World Cup countdown Monday as a group of hardcore Argentine fans were deported and organisers distanced themselves from a stadium stampede.