Archive - 10 June 2010

Sg Besi airport to make way for 'Greater KL' plan

Sg Besi airport to make way for 'Greater KL' plan

The old Sungai Besi Airport which has been turned into a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) base will soon be closed to make way for the 'Greater KL' development project as spelt out in the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP).
Rosmah glad Permata given due recognition

Rosmah glad Permata given due recognition

The PM's wife was glad that the early childhood programme Permata was included in the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP).
Hasan Ali files suit against Zahid Hamidi

Hasan Ali files suit against Zahid Hamidi

The Selangor PAS leader filed two defamation suits seeking RM20 million damages from defence minister and three others over allegations that he resorted to politics when delivering a Friday sermon.
Aide: PAS MP threatened me

Aide: PAS MP threatened me

A clerk today lodged a police report alleging that Rantau Panjang MP had threatened him for attempting to submit a report on her performance to the PAS national headquarters.
A leap forward or just talk as usual?

A leap forward or just talk as usual?

10MP While those in the government are in seventh heaven over the plan, opposition members are raising serious questions on its implementation.
The Bhopal Syndrome is all around us

The Bhopal Syndrome is all around us

It doesn't take much for a chemical disaster to happen.
Obama: Mideast 'progress' possible this year

Obama: Mideast 'progress' possible this year

US President Barack Obama is pledging unwavering commitment to forging significant progress in the Middle East this year, despite the furor whipped up by Israel's raid on a Gaza aid flotilla.
Defiant Iran rejects new UN sanctions

Defiant Iran rejects new UN sanctions

World powers have slapped new military and financial sanctions on Iran aiming to rein in its suspect nuclear program, but stressed that the door remains open for talks.
Experts: Privatisation drive must be transparent

Experts: Privatisation drive must be transparent

10MP Key to the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP) success is the very ambitious goal of boosting private investment by 12.8 percent annually.
RM3.3 mil award for ISA detainee

RM3.3 mil award for ISA detainee

NONE UPDATED 5.09PM The High Court has awarded Badrul Zaman PS Md Zakariah RM3.3 million for unlawful detention.
GAS head lets loose, yet again

GAS head lets loose, yet again

UPDATED 6.55PM Its founder claims to have proof that his former boss had squirreled away loads of money overseas. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PAS Youth wants Pakatan states to end gambling

PAS Youth wants Pakatan states to end gambling

The Islamist party's youth wing proposes that all Pakatan states stop renewing premises licences for gambling outlets.
Ibrahim Ali gives thumbs up to 10MP

Ibrahim Ali gives thumbs up to 10MP

NONE 10MP He takes credit for the government’s commitment to implement affirmative action in favour of the bumi majority.
NGOs slam Suhakam's flawed appointments

NGOs slam Suhakam's flawed appointments

NONE Upset at the delay and secrecy in the whole process, they say that lack of political will could undermine the institution.
Berjaya may unveil sports betting licence terms at EGM

Berjaya may unveil sports betting licence terms at EGM


Circular on terms and conditions of sports betting licence to be given out at meeting to be held within six months of announcement of intent to take over Ascot Sports.
Doubts remain over Najib's reform agenda

Doubts remain over Najib's reform agenda

najib and malaysia economy He announces a five-year plan to cut subsidies and accelerate investment but outlined few measures to boost competitiveness.
Yet another blow for  Altantuya's family

Yet another blow for Altantuya's family

altantuya razak baginda mongolian murder 050707 The road to justice appears to have come to end as they find difficulty in raising the necessary funds to continue with the case.
Subsidies: Time to kick ourselves out of the nest

Subsidies: Time to kick ourselves out of the nest

80-year-old kept me awake at night

80-year-old kept me awake at night

Time running out for Umno in JB

Time running out for Umno in JB

Samy was involved in Sambanthan's ouster

Samy was involved in Sambanthan's ouster

EPF, Socso contributions will be our saviors

EPF, Socso contributions will be our saviors

Did Idris Jala ask the right question?

Did Idris Jala ask the right question?

D-Day for defence contractor, Karpal tomorrow

D-Day for defence contractor, Karpal tomorrow

karpal singh Langkawi R&D and lawyer Karpal Singh will know their fates tomorrow, when two High Court judges will deliver their verdicts.
Headlines online June 10, 2010

Headlines online June 10, 2010

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers?
Kapar MP demands for full legal protection

Kapar MP demands for full legal protection

Those appearing before federal and state panels should be allowed legal representation says S Manickavasagam.

 

PM's 10MP speech - salient points

PM's 10MP speech - salient points

There will be greater flexibility and regulations will be loosened to allow for greater private sector role in economy, education.
Jui Meng stripped of Johor datuk-ship

Jui Meng stripped of Johor datuk-ship

UPDATED 4.40PM The Johor palace has asked that he return two titles awarded him, both carrying the honorific 'Datuk'.
Bumi equity target still 30%

Bumi equity target still 30%

10MP There will be inclusive development through more transparent measures while protecting bumiputera interests.
Public transport revolution planned for Greater KL

Public transport revolution planned for Greater KL

10MP Envisioned is a mass rapid transit system with a 20km radius from the city centre, 156km long, and capable of handling two million trips a day.

US presses China to rein in N Korea

US presses China to rein in N Korea

The US is pressing China to rein in North Korea, voicing 'dismay' that the Asian power has not put more pressure on its ally as tensions build over the sinking of a South Korean warship.
Big ticket items lined up for privatisation

Big ticket items lined up for privatisation

10MP The government intends to cast a large net of privatisation to spur competitiveness, from development projects to schools. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Clearing the human capital hurdle

Clearing the human capital hurdle

10MP There will be a focus on improving education and attracting global talent to provide the skilled manpower required to drive the economy.
Aminulrasyid shooting case to be mentioned on June 22

Aminulrasyid shooting case to be mentioned on June 22

NONE A police corporal was charged with causing the death of Aminulrasyid in a shooting incident in Section 11 two months ago.
Bung Mokhtar and Zizie bigamy decision put off

Bung Mokhtar and Zizie bigamy decision put off

NONE Press corps had been waiting in front of courtroom since early this morning but the famous couple did not show up.
A RM230 billion five-year plan

A RM230 billion five-year plan

The 2010-2015 Tenth Malaysia Plan is PM Najib's first since taking office last year.
The amoral majority is taking over

The amoral majority is taking over

COMMENT Widespread moral decay in today's society indicates that we are losing our moral compass.
UN slaps fourth set of sanctions on Iran

UN slaps fourth set of sanctions on Iran

World powers on Wednesday slapped new military and financial sanctions on Iran aiming to rein in its suspect nuclear program, but stressed that the door remains open for talks.
MACC yet to close PKFZ case

MACC yet to close PKFZ case

UPDATED 1.45PM It moves to reassure the public that it is still investigating the multi-billion ringgit scandal involving the Port Klang Free Zone.
Faster growth, reducing deficit

Faster growth, reducing deficit

NONE 10MP Expect a widening tax base and slashing of subsidies.
Putrajaya's 1st international human rights test

Putrajaya's 1st international human rights test

COMMENT A nation rolling in wealth,and a dictator lording it over an abjectly poverty-stricken people, does not make for a pretty picture, does it?
No reason to lock away extinguishers, says fire dept

No reason to lock away extinguishers, says fire dept

Malaysian Fire and Rescue Dept's Thiong Ling Hii said there is no reason for round-the-clock petrol kiosks to put their extinguishers in storage.
PKFZ - choosing which stone to leave unturned

PKFZ - choosing which stone to leave unturned

port klang free zone pkfz probe 230807 free 'The AG can spend all his creative energies going after Anwar, and not where it involves billions of the rakyat's money.'

Rakyat to 'subsidise' new RM800 mil Parliament

Rakyat to 'subsidise' new RM800 mil Parliament

your say free 'And they were saying we will be bankrupt in 2019? Tell it to the poor.'