Archive - 30 June 2010

Decision to bar keeping of personal data welcomed

Decision to bar keeping of personal data welcomed

Various quarters welcome the government to bar credit reference agencies from keeping personal data without permission.
Banks bullish of 7.5% GDP growth this year

Banks bullish of 7.5% GDP growth this year

Banking industry is bullish of the country's growth and expects the gross domestic product (GDP) to grow 7.5 per cent this year.
M'sia, S'pore urged to hold talks on new bridge

M'sia, S'pore urged to hold talks on new bridge

It was important that the bridge be built not only because it would help traffic congestion, but also spur economic growth in Johor.
Gov't: No problems with M'sia pavilion

Gov't: No problems with M'sia pavilion

The Tourism Ministry denies allegations that the Malaysia pavilion in Shanghai had roof leaks, electrical problems and served bad food.
Lawyers: MACC's reasons full of contradictions

Lawyers: MACC's reasons full of contradictions

Wrong for anti-graft body to assume private investigator would not turn up in court, says Americk.
'We leave the decision to home minister'

'We leave the decision to home minister'

"We don't base our decision on just one incident (Felda issue). Renewal of the newspaper's permit is only by coincidence."
Anwar did some explaining in Washington

Anwar did some explaining in Washington

Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim has told his friends in the US that he regretted using terms such as 'Zionist aggression'.
Nik Aziz to Karpal: Prove PAS wrong on Islamic state

Nik Aziz to Karpal: Prove PAS wrong on Islamic state

After a hiatus , the familiar debate between DAP and PAS makes a comeback as top leaders spar over the Islamic state issue again.
Appeals of Benjy and eight ex-ISA detainees on July 19

Appeals of Benjy and eight ex-ISA detainees on July 19

The habeas corpus appeals of actor Benjy and eight former ISA detainees will be heard together by the Federal Court on July 19.
PAC to table report on RM550 mil Pos Malaysia 'losses'

PAC to table report on RM550 mil Pos Malaysia 'losses'

It will soon table its report on the alleged losses suffered by Pos Malaysia, PAC chairperson Azmi Khalid said.
Karpal to Nazri: Why 'corrupt' CJ not arrested?

Karpal to Nazri: Why 'corrupt' CJ not arrested?

He questions why chief justice Zaki Azmi, who allegedly incriminated himself in statements on bribery in 2008, still walks free.
Fiery protest at 'Suara Keadilan' HQ

Fiery protest at 'Suara Keadilan' HQ

Six busloads arrive to burn copies of the publication and hand a memorandum protesting the ‘Felda bankrupt’ front page splash.
Sabah DCM backs off on BN seat allocation

Sabah DCM backs off on BN seat allocation

Sabah DCM Yahya Hussin had earlier raised the issue of seat allocations among BN parties, but is now backing off after being told it is not time yet to decide on such matters.

Collapsed stadium roof: Tender results out soon

Collapsed stadium roof: Tender results out soon

After an entire year since the collapse, Terengganu tender board is finally ready to name the contractor who will clear the debris.
IRB: PKA no longer collecting agent

IRB: PKA no longer collecting agent

UPDATED 6.10PM The tax agency has withdrawn its directive to PKA to collect the RM328.4 million allegedly owed by Kuala Dimensi Sdn Bhd.
MACC summons two S'gor assembly reps

MACC summons two S'gor assembly reps

The Sri Muda and Batu Caves assemblypersons are wary of another BN plot to topple the Selangor government via the anti-graft body.
RM1.4 mil payout for death in police custody

RM1.4 mil payout for death in police custody

NONE High Court ordered the gov't to pay RM1.4 million to a housewife, whose husband died in the police lock-up 11 years ago.

Zahrain: Zaid stayed in same hotel with RPK

Zahrain: Zaid stayed in same hotel with RPK

NONE UPDATED 7.25PM And in response to Zahrain's linking him to the blogger, Zaid Ibrahim retorts: So what?
PKFZ: Gov't accountable to the people, not bondholders

PKFZ: Gov't accountable to the people, not bondholders

Dr M puts Najib on notice over 'crooked bridge'

Dr M puts Najib on notice over 'crooked bridge'

NONE The former PM says there might have been a 'deal' between Najib and Abdullah not to replace the Causeway.

Report lodged on behalf of palace project workers

Report lodged on behalf of palace project workers

A human rights lawyer claims they have been subjected to extortion and mistreatment. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Hybrid car misconceptions

Hybrid car misconceptions

New plan addresses plight of Muslim refugees

New plan addresses plight of Muslim refugees

UNHCR, NGOs and the Bar Council have agreed on a plan to address the plight of Malaysia’s marginalised Muslim refugee community.
Traffic offenders owe gov't RM2.7 bil

Traffic offenders owe gov't RM2.7 bil

No, it's not a typo. A total of 16,529,848 summonses, issued between 2000 and 2008, have yet been paid - that's RM2.7 billion.
Now 'overpriced' trains at RM500 mil?

Now 'overpriced' trains at RM500 mil?

Will more public funds be wasted on the project that was directly negotiated after an open tender was called?
MACC cancels London interview with PI Bala

MACC cancels London interview with PI Bala

UPDATED 4.50pm Instead, the MACC will ask Bala to answer written questions in the form of an affidavit.

'Suara Keadilan' gets a lifeline

'Suara Keadilan' gets a lifeline

NONE Its publications permit will not be suspended or revoked pending review of its explanation, says the Home Ministry.
Speaker: MACC probing Scorpene 'commission'

Speaker: MACC probing Scorpene 'commission'

scorpene submarine PARLIAMENT As such, Pandikar Amin Mulia rejects a motion by an opposition MP for the matter to be debated.
Suara Perkasa: Detain Ka Siong under ISA

Suara Perkasa: Detain Ka Siong under ISA

UPDATED 7.11PM The first issue of Perkasa's organ continues the spat between its president Ibrahim Ali and Wee Ka Siong. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Najib: Aim for 2020, not World Cup

Najib: Aim for 2020, not World Cup

The prime minister says we may not make the World Cup, but the 2020 goal is achievable.
HRP lodges third police report against gov't

HRP lodges third police report against gov't

The Human Rights Party reinforces its dissatisfaction over policies that discriminate against Indian Malaysians.
New LCCT to be completed by early 2012

New LCCT to be completed by early 2012

The new Low Cost Carrier Terminal in Sepang is expected to be completed by early 2012, MAHB managing director said.
'KDSB has RM1bil in assets, why can't it pay taxes?'

'KDSB has RM1bil in assets, why can't it pay taxes?'

Tony Pua also asks how KDSB can owe corporate taxes for 13 years and stay in business, and even get government contracts.
Austerity, BN style

Austerity, BN style

Slim pickings for the people after big cats have fed.
Aquino takes power, vows to end Philippines poverty

Aquino takes power, vows to end Philippines poverty

Benigno Aquino was sworn in as president of the Philippines on Wednesday with a vow to lift his nation out of poverty and wipe out crippling corruption that he said thrived under his predecessor.
US avoids condemning Russia over spy ring

US avoids condemning Russia over spy ring

The United States took pains to avoid rebuking Russia over a Cold War-style spy row and said the uproar would not damage President Barack Obama's vaunted "reset" of ties with the Kremlin.
Residents say MPPP a 'lackey of developers'

Residents say MPPP a 'lackey of developers'

Developers are turning Penang’s tourist treasure into an environmental disaster, while the local council turns a blind eye.
Upko unhappy with Sabah Umno's seat-grabbing

Upko unhappy with Sabah Umno's seat-grabbing

It does not see why Umno must press claims for Muslim-majority seats in Sabah instead of going with consensus-based allocations.
Nazri apologises for 'new Parliament' blunder

Nazri apologises for 'new Parliament' blunder

NONE PARLIAMENT The minister says sorry for the misinformation and blames his officer for the mistake.
'Probe Taib over RM3bil family fortune'

'Probe Taib over RM3bil family fortune'

NONE Three Sarawakians level a complaint of corruption against Abdul Taib Mahmud and call for investigations.
Anti-counterfeit deal 'threatens accessibility of drugs'

Anti-counterfeit deal 'threatens accessibility of drugs'

A proposed anti-counterfeit trade deal between 10 countries and the European Union (EU) could create ”a new set of barriers to the export of generic medicines to low income countries”.
Headlines online: June 30, 2010

Headlines online: June 30, 2010

Rising costs, curbing piracy, Malay voter registration and PKR Selangor occupy today's headlines.
MPs: You can run but you can't hide

MPs: You can run but you can't hide

Time to send a clear message to corrupt politicians.
I won't call it quits, says Ong

I won't call it quits, says Ong

ong tee keat and mca Losing the MCA presidency and a ministerial post does not mean he will stop serving the people.
Thousands of refugees living in fear

Thousands of refugees living in fear

NONE The abusive way we treat refugees on our shores and our refusal to sign the UN’s refugee protocols is a shame, say activists.
Penang hails unsung 'dirty jobs' heroes

Penang hails unsung 'dirty jobs' heroes

Forty-seven labourers involved in ‘difficult, dangerous and dirty’ jobs received awards as a recognition for their hard work. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Feudal control over native hospitality

Feudal control over native hospitality

NONE Demagogues of all stripes in Sarawak have encouraged divisive ethnic politics since the formation of Malaysia in 1963.
Nasir's clemency an example of double standards

Nasir's clemency an example of double standards

NONE free 'So it's okay to call the migrants ‘prostitutes'? Sadly, there are many more like him hence no one will take action...'
Who are the PKFZ bondholders?

Who are the PKFZ bondholders?

your say free 'Why should we pay the back taxes owed by KDSB? Get it from KDSB owner Tiong King Sing. PKA and the rakyat do not owe KDSB anything.'