Archive - 22 June 2010

Shafie laments politicising of Orang Asli land issue

Shafie laments politicising of Orang Asli land issue

The rural and regional development minister said the government never regarded the Orang Asli as second-class citizens.
Azhar to know his fate after Penang governor's birthday

Azhar to know his fate after Penang governor's birthday

The State Assembly's Privileges and Rights Committee will meet next month to discuss the Penang opposition leader's alleged racist remarks.

M'sia, S'pore to finalise land swap decision by Sept

M'sia, S'pore to finalise land swap decision by Sept

This was announced by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong at Putrajaya today.
JI briefing: 'Asri, Hadi linked to Wahhabism'

JI briefing: 'Asri, Hadi linked to Wahhabism'

dr asri mufti perlis 081008 Top officials last night heard about possible connections between JI and prominent Malaysian Islamic figures sparking fears of a witch-hunt.
Scorpene deal cost up to RM7.3 bil

Scorpene deal cost up to RM7.3 bil

This includes RM600 million for maintenance for next six years - a figure expected to balloon as half of that amount has already been spent this year. [VIDEO INSIDE]
KJ: Umno's doors open to Asri

KJ: Umno's doors open to Asri

Umno Youth chief regards the prominent Muslim scholar as a good leader and revealed that they often converse on the phone. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Penang PKR: Gov't under crony firm's thumb

Penang PKR: Gov't under crony firm's thumb

Party reveals letter which they allege show the government is 'friendly' to UEM's proposals regarding first and second Penang Bridge projects.

Gov't in 'no hurry' to decide on UPSR, PMR exams

Gov't in 'no hurry' to decide on UPSR, PMR exams

Muhyiddin said the government was still weighing the responses from all interested parties.
Legal broadside fired at Keshvinder

Legal broadside fired at Keshvinder

DAP to lodge police report against the Malim Nawar assemblyperson who jumped ship, accusing him of cheating his voters.
DPM: Gov't already in austerity mode

DPM: Gov't already in austerity mode

‘The government has been continuously pushing austerity measures,’ insists deputy premier Muhyiddin Yassin.
Anti-Samy VCDs out next week

Anti-Samy VCDs out next week

Gerakan Anti-Samy Vellu will distribute copies in conjunction with its second gathering on July 4 in Klang.
President vs president: Murugiah withdraws appeal

President vs president: Murugiah withdraws appeal

NONE The ROS had confirmed Kayveas as PPP president and ruled that Murugiah's appointment as party president at an EGM invalid.
Second Link's toll charges slashed by 30 percent

Second Link's toll charges slashed by 30 percent

Toll charges at the Second Link between Malaysia and Singapore will be slashed by 30 percent effective Aug 1, 2010
Land clause stumbling block for schools' conversion

Land clause stumbling block for schools' conversion

Partially-aided schools can be converted into fully-aided ones if the requirement of a minimum of 2.02 hectares of land is scrapped.
A first as PKR starts direct voting come July

A first as PKR starts direct voting come July

Other parties allow only selected members to vote, giving rise to money politics.
Zahid slams Anwar for dismissing JI's threat

Zahid slams Anwar for dismissing JI's threat

He criticised Anwar for claiming that the government intentionally politicised the issue of the threat from terror group Jemaah Islamiah.
Umno to take note of Johor's anti-betting view

Umno to take note of Johor's anti-betting view

NONE The DPM doesn’t elaborate other than saying that the southerners’ view would be given due attention by the leadership.
Lawyer: Batu MP to appeal

Lawyer: Batu MP to appeal

UPDATED 5.42PM PKR's Tian Chua wants to obtain leave to appeal his conviction on a charge of biting a police constable.
CM: Unfair for Khazanah to handle Penang allocation

CM: Unfair for Khazanah to handle Penang allocation

Guan Eng asks why RM20 million allocation for preservation of heritage sites is handled by a GLC and why Malacca gets RM10 million more.

 

Abandon secular human rights, urges Pak Lah

Abandon secular human rights, urges Pak Lah

abdullah ahmad badawi pak lah and islamic state The former premier argues that these will eventually poison the mind as they promote a hedonistic culture.
PAS: Prove JI threat or we'll tell all

PAS: Prove JI threat or we'll tell all

Veep Salahuddin claims he has evidence government is lying about terrorist activities in our universities. [VIDEO INSIDE]
S'gor a top item in Pakatan retreat agenda

S'gor a top item in Pakatan retreat agenda

However, the party says it will refrain from interfering with the running of the Pakatan-led state.
'For-profit' snoop squad blackmailing couples

'For-profit' snoop squad blackmailing couples

A PAS rep asks whether the state gov't is aware that a for-profit snoop squad has been trying to blackmail couples caught in compromising situations.
No plan to reduce airport tax

No plan to reduce airport tax

This is because the airport tax in Malaysia is relatively cheaper than that of other countries, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Speaker vs speaker: Sivakumar loses appeal

Speaker vs speaker: Sivakumar loses appeal

UPDATED 6.52PM The irony in today's unanimous decision was that the three-member bench had already decided the matter during a recess. 
Little Kitty: Najib did the right thing

Little Kitty: Najib did the right thing

DAP: Scrapping exams won't improve education

DAP: Scrapping exams won't improve education

Tony Pua says fundamental problems in the system remain, but  Pakatan is willing to help BN in a bi-partisan effort to make long-term improvements.
Hangman's noose: All the doors will close on Yong

Hangman's noose: All the doors will close on Yong

Foreign reserves: Are inmates running the asylum?

Foreign reserves: Are inmates running the asylum?

Need for community-centric development

Need for community-centric development

Alternative solution to the Maika debacle

Alternative solution to the Maika debacle

Prosecution going one direction, Saiful the other

Prosecution going one direction, Saiful the other

Do the right thing for Yong, M'sia urged

Do the right thing for Yong, M'sia urged

Putrajaya is being pressed to raise the case of death-row prisoner Yong Vui Kong while the Singapore premier is on an official visit today.
Minister: Ex-PM's aide not involved in Altantuya murder

Minister: Ex-PM's aide not involved in Altantuya murder

NONE PARLIAMENT UPDATED 5.01PM  Home Ministry denies involvement of ex-PM's aide Nasir Safar in the murder.
MP flays gov't over minimum wage flip-flop

MP flays gov't over minimum wage flip-flop

PARLIAMENT The Klang MP accuses the government of back-pedalling, but was told that the move will take time.
One dead, 14 missing after boat capsizes off PD

One dead, 14 missing after boat capsizes off PD

At least one person is dead and 14 are missing after a rickety boat heading from a coastal town to Indonesia's Sumatra island sank in a storm, police said today.
Aminulrasyid: Corporal's homicide trial on Oct 12

Aminulrasyid: Corporal's homicide trial on Oct 12

NONE A Sessions Court has fixed Oct 12 for the trial of a corporal charged with causing the 14-year old's death.

Altantuya's kin gets aid from Mongolia gov't

Altantuya's kin gets aid from Mongolia gov't

altantuya shaariibuu murdered mongolian model Her father confirms he will get RM70,000 for costs in suit against government, Abdul Razak Baginda, and her convicted murderers.
Party rebels renew push for SPDP-PRS merger

Party rebels renew push for SPDP-PRS merger

Rebel chiefs estimate that BN stands to lose its prized two-thirds majority at the next Sarawak state elections if nothing is done.
Gambling with the truth

Gambling with the truth

Today's culture tends to sideline values and principles.
Peace groups slam ruling on 'terror support'

Peace groups slam ruling on 'terror support'

In the wake of a Supreme Court decision upholding a law making it a crime to provide any "material support" to an organisation designated as a "terrorist" by the US government, Jimmy Carter charged that the law "actually threatens our work and the work of many other peacemaking organisation".
Smaller nations fear marginalisation by elite G20

Smaller nations fear marginalisation by elite G20

The 27-member Global Governance Group (3G) is challenging the politically and economically powerful G20 not to marginalise the interests of small and medium-sized countries or undermine the United Nations in key decision-making.
Headlines online: June 22, 2010

Headlines online: June 22, 2010

The police crackdown, which led to seven VIP bookies fleeing to neighbouring countries, was a major item in the news today.
Has the Internet made us shallow?

Has the Internet made us shallow?

Researchers debate when to pull the plug.

Six million US homeowners looking into the abyss

Six million US homeowners looking into the abyss

Wall Street is well on its way toward recovering from its near-collapse two years ago, but thousands of US properties sit abandoned and boarded up where once families lived.
Sibu MP: To win is to serve

Sibu MP: To win is to serve

NONE EXCLUSIVE Sibu MP Wong Ho Leng believes the ‘Sibu Miracle’ gives him more reason to work for the people. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Khir Toyo: Seri Serdang rep not quitting

Khir Toyo: Seri Serdang rep not quitting

NONE However, Satim had apparently told an Umno leader to 'stay quiet' rather than deny the rumours publicly.

Reasons for Nazri's longevity

Reasons for Nazri's longevity

nazri abdul aziz COMMENT Nazri has survived as minister into a third change of PM, an impressive longevity.
Tian Chua case: 'Judge should concede error'

Tian Chua case: 'Judge should concede error'

free 'In jurisprudence, there must be a way out to resolve this genuine error of mere technicality where the intention did not reflect the judgment.'
RM150,000 bail: 'Smells like a cover-up'

RM150,000 bail: 'Smells like a cover-up'

free 'That they could outwit the Air Force, the Defence Ministry, the Customs speaks highly of their calibre for high office.'
Authorities begin tearing down historic Pudu jail

Authorities begin tearing down historic Pudu jail

NONE Authorities last night began tearing down part of a historic 115-year-old jail despite fierce criticism from heritage enthusiasts.