Archive - 21 June 2010

NTV7: Gov't denies Rosmah interference

NTV7: Gov't denies Rosmah interference

NONE PARLIAMENT It dismisses allegations that the PM’s wife had a hand in events leading up to a TV producer walking out.
Trader acquitted of posting offensive comments on Sultan

Trader acquitted of posting offensive comments on Sultan

A trader was acquitted and discharged by the court today of posting offensive comments on the Sultan of Perak on the Internet.
Royalty in company dispute asked to file documents

Royalty in company dispute asked to file documents

The petition was filed by Sunshine Fleet's MD Putera Azamuddin Shah Abdul Aziz against the company, his mother and his granduncle.
Time to end arbitrary detention, gov't told

Time to end arbitrary detention, gov't told

The recommendations are not new and the government therefore has no excuse to delay implementing them, says a prominent human rights group.
PKR expected to reshuffle leadership line-up

PKR expected to reshuffle leadership line-up

PKR is expected to make several changes to its leadership line-up in a reshuffle likely to be announced at the weekend.
Court ruling haunts Chua

Court ruling haunts Chua

NEWS ANALYSIS The judge has said he intended to prevent a by-election, but those in the legal profession wonder if this is possible.
Karpal: Wan Junaidi's interpretation incorrect

Karpal: Wan Junaidi's interpretation incorrect

PARLIAMENT Karpal Singh disputes the deputy speaker’s claim that the House has the final say on Batu MP Tian Chua’s fate.
Speaker Pandikar says Tian Chua still Batu MP

Speaker Pandikar says Tian Chua still Batu MP

UPDATED 8.47PM Tian Chua is still MP for Batu until the Dewan Rakyat disqualifies him from the post, says Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia.
Son shocked as father hangs himself on Father's Day

Son shocked as father hangs himself on Father's Day

Chan Choo Man, 48, was found hanging with a rope around his neck and attached to a fan in his house, at about 10.30pm.
Ghazali decision: When intent miscarries

Ghazali decision: When intent miscarries

NONE COMMENT Does the Tian Chua case bespeak a malaise brought on by recent miscarriages of justice?
Voters to get say on axing Keshvinder

Voters to get say on axing Keshvinder

Perak DAP will go on a signature drive in Malim Nawar to give voters a chance to demand the resignation of their state representative.
Jet engines theft: Home to be sold to raise bail

Jet engines theft: Home to be sold to raise bail

Air force sergeant N Tharmendran's dad has no other option to raise the RM150,000 bail and even then will fall short.

 

EPF claims RM5 bil investment income for Q1

EPF claims RM5 bil investment income for Q1

The Employees Provident Fund said it recorded the investment income amid firmer market conditions.
Why not legalise prostitution as well?

Why not legalise prostitution as well?

Parti Cinta M'sia eyes up to 15 seats in S'wak polls

Parti Cinta M'sia eyes up to 15 seats in S'wak polls

The Sarawak branch of Parti Cinta Malaysia(PCM) plans to field candidates in 10 to 15 constituencies in the next state election.

Grim future unless there are dramatic reforms

Grim future unless there are dramatic reforms

Stop vulture agents from preying on foreign workers

Stop vulture agents from preying on foreign workers

Tamil refugees did not choose to come here

Tamil refugees did not choose to come here

Why can't Mara help the hairstylists?

Why can't Mara help the hairstylists?

Doublespeak: PM akin to Clinton, says DAP

Doublespeak: PM akin to Clinton, says DAP

NONE UPDATED 6.31PM The government's ambiguity on sports betting has been likened to the former US president finessing his affair with an intern.
Refugees bring rich cultural diversity

Refugees bring rich cultural diversity

Tobacco: Gov't should stick to its guns

Tobacco: Gov't should stick to its guns

MAS may cancel super jumbo aircraft order

MAS may cancel super jumbo aircraft order

MAS is very disappointed with the prolonged delay in the delivery of the A380 super jumbo aircraft and may choose to cancel its six orders.
Activists oppose plan to tear down historic jail

Activists oppose plan to tear down historic jail

A controversial plan to tear down part of a 115-year-old jail tonight for commercial development has drawn fierce criticism from heritage enthusiasts.
Divers say 'no' to coal-powered plant

Divers say 'no' to coal-powered plant

Citizens concerned with plans to build a coal-fired power plant in Lahad Datu are now using creativity to speak out against the proposed project.
Ahmad Maslan: New Felda HQ on schedule

Ahmad Maslan: New Felda HQ on schedule

So far, RM300 million has been paid to contractors for the new building, which sits on the glitzy portion of Jalan Tun Razak. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Unite or risk breaking up, Samy tells Indians

Unite or risk breaking up, Samy tells Indians

He was commenting on the statement by PM that the leadership issue plaguing the Indian community must be resolved.
No relief for Indira, case postponed again

No relief for Indira, case postponed again

The hearing to quash the secret conversion of her children to Islam has been deferred once more.
Ex-Perlis mufti Asri to join Umno?

Ex-Perlis mufti Asri to join Umno?

NONE A number of meetings are said to have been held between the Penang-born religious scholar and several Umno leaders.

Awang Adek: Pudu jail not something to be proud of

Awang Adek: Pudu jail not something to be proud of

It is not a heritage site and that there will be no commemorative museum, says the deputy minister.
Sore SUPP may bring Sarawak DAP to court

Sore SUPP may bring Sarawak DAP to court

It accused the Sarawak DAP of provoking and instigating the voters with ‘unlawful acts’ during the Sibu by-election.
S'pore PM to visit Najib tomorrow

S'pore PM to visit Najib tomorrow

Both leaders are expected to follow up on the valuation of land and the proposal of the land swap discussed on May 23 and 24.
Out with the old, in with the new

Out with the old, in with the new

Oh, for open-minded politicians!
Don't bear children, HIV couples advised

Don't bear children, HIV couples advised

"My other advice is not to fall in love with anyone suffering from the
disease," says Kelantan exco Wan Ubaidah Omar.
Go to jail to stay as MP, suggests deputy speaker

Go to jail to stay as MP, suggests deputy speaker

UPDATED 6.12PM Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says the Batu MP can undergo two months’ imprisonment if he does not want to risk losing his seat.
Ban on Chin Peng's return a political decision: ex-soldiers

Ban on Chin Peng's return a political decision: ex-soldiers

chin peng They claim according to the 1989 peace accord he has a legitimate right to come back to Malaysia.
'Pakatan can win Sarawak'

'Pakatan can win Sarawak'

EXCLUSIVE New Sibu MP expects difficulties, but says long-serving CM Taib Mahmud will not count among these.

Finding solidarity in auto industry shake-up

Finding solidarity in auto industry shake-up

Expectations are high for the June 22-26 US Social Forum, where activists and auto workers hope the meet will be an opportunity to chart a sustainable future for an industry that provides 1.7 million US jobs.
El Nino's naughty sister on its way

El Nino's naughty sister on its way

El Nino, the cyclical weather phenomenon that began last July and August, has been declared over across Asia as weather bureaus from Hong Kong to the Philippines report that sea temperatures have returned to normal.
Statutory Declaration Act to be amended to curb abuse

Statutory Declaration Act to be amended to curb abuse

The amendment purports to aim at ensuring that statutory declarations are not abused for nefarious ends.
The beautiful game’s ugly blemish

The beautiful game’s ugly blemish

The quality of refereeing at the World Cup had been a source of relief until June 18, when referee Koman Coulibaly of Mali disallowed a perfectly legitimate goal by the US that would have given it an all-important win over Slovenia.
Set up energy price stabilisation fund: NGO

Set up energy price stabilisation fund: NGO

The government should set up a energy price stabilising fund to cushion off price hikes in oil and gas, Wecam said today.
Headlines online: June 21, 2010

Headlines online: June 21, 2010

Most newspapers highlighted the announcement by Education Minister Muhyiddin Yassin that his ministry is studying the possibility of abolishing the UPSR and PMR public examinations.
Zimbabwe diamonds 'bloodstained': HRW

Zimbabwe diamonds 'bloodstained': HRW

New York-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch said on Monday that Zimbabwe has broken its promise to halt physical abuse of diamond miners and should have its international certification frozen.
RM2,000 fine: Judge will  not review ruling

RM2,000 fine: Judge will not review ruling

UPDATED 1.35PM Judge Ghazali Cha says there is no need for him to review his decision to impose a reduced fine of RM2,000. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Consider returning all medals as act of protest

Consider returning all medals as act of protest

free 'Perhaps all opposition MPs and state assembly representatives should return the Johor royalty's medals and whatever as a show of protest.'
Felda: At this rate, we'll be bankrupt in five years

Felda: At this rate, we'll be bankrupt in five years

free 'Felda is no longer Umno's electoral fixed deposit. Should India stop buying Felda palm oil in favour of Indonesia, that will be another blow to this once well-run state government-linked company.'
BP chief yacht outing draws fire as oil effort slogs on

BP chief yacht outing draws fire as oil effort slogs on

US politicians on Sunday blasted BP chief Tony Hayward for attending a yacht race complaining bitterly of the energy giant's foot-dragging response to the two-month-old Gulf oil spill.
Israel to allow more 'civilian' goods into Gaza: official

Israel to allow more 'civilian' goods into Gaza: official

Israel announced on Sunday it will allow all strictly "civilian" goods into Gaza while preventing certain weapons and dual-use items from entering the Hamas-run Palestinian enclave.
Batu by-election: BN nervous, says PAS' Khalid

Batu by-election: BN nervous, says PAS' Khalid

save tian chua dinner He rubbished talk of a rift between DAP and its Pakatan allies over Tian Chua. [VIDEO INSIDE]