Archive - 23 June 2010

10MP targets to reduce Orang Asli poverty

10MP targets to reduce Orang Asli poverty

The rural and regional development ministry has targeted to reduce the number of poor Orang Asli heads of household from 13,642 to 3,410 by the end of the 10th Malaysia Plan period in 2015, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Sime Darby registers lower profits last year: Najib

Sime Darby registers lower profits last year: Najib

Sime Darby Bhd registered a lower pre-tax profit of RM3.165 billion in 2009, against a pre-tax profit of RM5.248 billion, chalked up in 2008.
10 JI members planned to blow up temples: Abu Seman

10 JI members planned to blow up temples: Abu Seman

They were arrested on the information that the terror group had plotted to blow up non-Muslim houses of worship in Selangor and Penang.
DPM: Vernacular schools not sidelined

DPM: Vernacular schools not sidelined

However priority must be given to national type schools when allocating education reserve land, says Muhyiddin.
Dr M: Gambling, pork are their right

Dr M: Gambling, pork are their right

NONE He points out that gambling is not haram for the Chinese and it is their right to gamble if they want to.

Khairy rescues Wee Ka Siong from Ibrahim Ali

Khairy rescues Wee Ka Siong from Ibrahim Ali

The Perkasa president flogged Malay rights again, but later admitted he was under 'tremendous pressure' to do so. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
KJ: Don't be too quick to link people to terrorists

KJ: Don't be too quick to link people to terrorists

NONE He says security issues are important but cases must be studied carefully before labels are stuck on people. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Student loan suspension: Uni demands statement

Student loan suspension: Uni demands statement

The student allegedly involved in the Hulu Selangor by-election has agreed to submit the written statement required by his institution.
Rais moots special panel to monitor licensed gaming

Rais moots special panel to monitor licensed gaming

Culture minister has proposed the formation of a commission to monitor and control licensed gambling in the country.
Shahidan mulls suit over 'JI links' accusation

Shahidan mulls suit over 'JI links' accusation

He said the statements allegedly made by Institut Latihan Islam Malaysia's Zamihan Mat Zin were defamatory.

Allah row: Court puts off SIB hearing again

Allah row: Court puts off SIB hearing again

The Sidang Injil Borneo hearing has been postponed as the judge wants both parties to file additional written submissions.
Gov't: RM37.7 mil spent on Sibu by-election

Gov't: RM37.7 mil spent on Sibu by-election

PARLIAMENT updated 6.10pm Of the total amount, RM28.7 million was spent on financial aid, which the government claims was pre-planned.
Malware bug bugging Malaysiakini readers

Malware bug bugging Malaysiakini readers

A rogue malware roaming within the website’s third-party banners is causing some readers to receive a warning against visiting the site.
Court sets aside deregistration of Snap

Court sets aside deregistration of Snap

The 49-year old party succeeded in getting the Court of Appeal to set aside its de-registration by the Registrar of Societies (ROS).
Forum to highlight plight of Sabahans in Klang Valley

Forum to highlight plight of Sabahans in Klang Valley

They came seeking work but some are cheated by job agencies and left in dire straits, says Kota Kinabalu MP Hiew King Cheu.
Sultan's help sought to stop privatisation of water

Sultan's help sought to stop privatisation of water

Perak Consumers Association fears the takeover by the Minister of Finance Inc will double water costs to the consumer.
Conservative backlash threatens PM's reforms

Conservative backlash threatens PM's reforms

ANALYSIS A growing assertiveness by majority Malay Muslim population are putting the brakes on the Najib's reform agenda.
Country's arbitrary democracy needs overhaul

Country's arbitrary democracy needs overhaul

'First-past-the-post' system hobbling us

'First-past-the-post' system hobbling us

Wee quitting a betrayal of Wangsa Maju folk

Wee quitting a betrayal of Wangsa Maju folk

S'wak BN meet foreshadows possible early state polls

S'wak BN meet foreshadows possible early state polls

An unannounced Sarawak BN meeting this weekend has given rise to speculation that the state is possibly gearing up for an early election.
AG's office in desperate need of reform

AG's office in desperate need of reform

Khairy, Anwar to give submission in RM100 mil suit

Khairy, Anwar to give submission in RM100 mil suit

Lawyers for both leaders were ordered to give written submissions on Khairy's appeal in a RM100 million defamation suit against him by Anwar.
1976 Act applies to existing local authorities

1976 Act applies to existing local authorities

The dilemma of Tian Chua's conviction

The dilemma of Tian Chua's conviction

Subs deal: Probe zeroes in on 'missing link'

Subs deal: Probe zeroes in on 'missing link'

scorpene submarine The French judicial probe's only missing link is the identity of the French politician involved.

Birds threatens Georgetown heritage listing

Birds threatens Georgetown heritage listing

NONE Its status is at risk from the burgeoning swiftlet breeding industry, warns a Penang Heritage Trust trustee.
CM: Slash Penang bridge toll too

CM: Slash Penang bridge toll too

The Penang CM hopes the federal government would reduce toll on the Penang bridge, in view of toll reductions for the Johor-Singapore Second Link.
Can Khalid appease growing detractors?

Can Khalid appease growing detractors?

NEWS ANALYSIS Selangor MB faces more flak as PKR puts the state administration under the microscope.
Minister: Cops top public complaints list

Minister: Cops top public complaints list

PARLIAMENT The police were the highest on the list of government agencies which received the highest number of public complaints.
Tharmendran's family opens account for donations

Tharmendran's family opens account for donations

NONE Airman’s kin grateful for public support in raising the RM150,000 bail, vow to give the rest to charity.
JI, Wahhabism: 'Why is the gov't lying?'

JI, Wahhabism: 'Why is the gov't lying?'

UPDATED 3.40PM Current and ex-muftis Juanda Jaya and Asri Zainul Abidin blast the government for its 'lies' and 'slander'.
Asri running to Umno for protection?

Asri running to Umno for protection?

Fears of a witch-hunt on Wahhabis following the police briefing on JI may be behind the drastic move to join Umno.
'Contractors' squabbles not our responsibility'

'Contractors' squabbles not our responsibility'

NONE The works minister says the government has no issues with the construction of the troubled Shah Alam General Hospital. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Fund manager to study Kg Baru redevelopment

Fund manager to study Kg Baru redevelopment

PNB, Malaysia's largest fund manager, will conduct a study on the government's plan to redevelop Kampung Baru, the only Malay heartland in metropolitan KL.
RM48,000 raised in Sibu to build new PJ church

RM48,000 raised in Sibu to build new PJ church

A fund-raising dinner in Sibu last night raised about RM48,000 for the construction of the RM5.8 million new church of the Council of Churches Malaysia in PJ.
Almost 50,000 shotgun licences issued: Hisham

Almost 50,000 shotgun licences issued: Hisham

Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said 48,823 shotgun licences were issued by the ministry till April this year.
Probe on killing of tiger by Rela member

Probe on killing of tiger by Rela member

NONE The tiger was killed in Perak yesterday after a villager claimed it attacked his poultry and asked a Rela member to shoot it.
UN chief names advisory panel on Sri Lanka war abuses

UN chief names advisory panel on Sri Lanka war abuses

Defying a challenge by Sri Lanka, UN Sec-Gen Ban Ki-moon has named a three-member expert panel to advise him on how to proceed with probing violations of human rights and humanitarian law during the concluding stages of the country's separatist war last May.
Param denies supporting death penalty

Param denies supporting death penalty

param cumaraswamy He feels the Malaysian on Singapore's death row should appeal to the country's president, rather than seeking the Malaysian government's help.

 

 

 

Police accused of defending Taib family's interests

Police accused of defending Taib family's interests

NONE Raziah Mahmud, CM Taib's sister, sits on the board of a company involved in forcibly dismantling natives' blockades.
Gender deficits in the 10MP

Gender deficits in the 10MP

COMMENT The government’s commitment on gender mainstreaming is still hazy, while Indonesia already institutionalised it in the public sector in 2000.
GMI seeks Pakatan help to abolish 'draconian' laws

GMI seeks Pakatan help to abolish 'draconian' laws

Group hands over five-point memorandum to MPs, urging them to press for abolition of the ISA, EO and DDA.

 

Headlines online: June 23, 2010

Headlines online: June 23, 2010

Newspapers focused on a mixed bag of news items, including a boat capsizing, the ‘black economy’ and a rise in interest rate for car loans.
Catcalls for Najib

Catcalls for Najib

Netizens pounce on Najib's latest claw to power.
10MP: Rhetoric without concrete solutions

10MP: Rhetoric without concrete solutions

NONE COMMENT There's no substantial consideration of how we've failed, and it's low in detail while large in ambition.

Changes afoot in S'gor MB office

Changes afoot in S'gor MB office

Changes are being made in the Selangor MB's Office with the resignation of Khalid Ibrahim’s 28-year-old pol sec Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
Pak Lah wrong on 'secular' human rights

Pak Lah wrong on 'secular' human rights

free 'Please point out to at least one country in the world which is Islamic that has a record of good behaviour and conduct in human rights objectives.'
RM7.3 bil subs deal: Gov't in austerity mode?

RM7.3 bil subs deal: Gov't in austerity mode?

scorpene submarine free 'And yet they have the audacity to tell the rakyat that they don't have enough money such as scholarships for the smart students.'
Britain raises GST tax to 20 pct, cuts spending

Britain raises GST tax to 20 pct, cuts spending

Britain has launched an emergency package of higher taxation and spending cuts aimed at slashing a huge public deficit.