Archive - 1 July 2010

Windfall for constituencies, but Nazri denies snap polls

They are to get a RM500,000 increase in allocations each as there are extra funds in government coffers.

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No pressure on journos over Kenmark scandal: SC

SC's chairperson said the interviews were done in accordance with the commission regulations and by its well-trained officers.

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Allegations of attempts to bribe journalists unfounded

The MACC has closed its case on allegations that RM300 were given as bribes to journalists covering the Kuala Terengganu by-election.

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Pakatan will proceed to appoint state legal advisers

They are supposed to advise the state, not be lackeys of a biased attorney-general, says Anwar.

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Perkasa tabloid comes under Umno Youth pressure

Umno Youth chief says the Home Ministry should look into right-wing group's tabloid's lead story demanding Wee's arrest under ISA. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Khalid denies quit rumour

Khalid Ibrahim denies he will be stepping down as Selangor Menteri Besar, following an apparent revolt within PKR.

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S'gor to ink RM50 bil Klang river clean-up deal

It is estimated that the entire clean-up and rehabilitation of the 120km long river would take 15 years to complete.

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Bid to refer Ng Yen Yen to privileges panel fails

Speaker rejects Teresa Kok's move, despite Tourism Ministry giving conflicting figures on cost of Malaysian pavilion in Shanghai.

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Dengue deaths rise, public apathy blamed

Deaths from dengue fever in Malaysia have risen this year despite a fall in recorded infections

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Najib most likely to opt for early polls

Recent reversal of government decisions are fuelling talk Najib may be readying for a snap election.

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'Khairy the hound dog'

It's his job to bark, was Anwar Ibrahim's response to the Umno Youth chief's constant sniping at him.

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Ex-Sabah A-G in 'hot water' over M'sia partnership

The debate over whether or not Malaysia is an equal partnership of three territories is likely to rage on even after the cows come home.

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No more municipal councillors in Pahang

Terms of over 200 councillors ended yesterday, but MB wants a special meeting on appointments - on a date yet to be decided.

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Lukewarm response to 8.30am court proceedings

The earlier court proceedings starting today received a lukewarm response from deputy prosecutors, lawyers and the public.

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Outrage after court acquits woman of killing maid

The acquittal triggered a new call by labour activists today for justice for migrant workers.

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Bankruptcy claim: Felda demands apology, RM200m

The federal agency wants an apology and RM200 million in damages from PKR. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Suara Keadilan's explanation unsatisfactory: Ministry

The fate of the PKR organ hangs in the balance as the Home Ministry awaits another explanation letter.

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MACC quiz PKR duo over sand

UPDATED 8.30PM Batu Caves rep Amirudin Shari and Sri Muda rep Shuhami Shafie, both from PKR, were questioned today.

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Zahrain should stop dabbling with petty gutter politics

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It's time for MCA to step up to the plate

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Tee Keat has to pay the price

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National exams needed to gauge students' skills

Former NUTP sec-gen N Siva Subramaniam says national exams should be maintained as a check and balance on students' development of '3R' skills.

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Donald Lim ducks KJ's questions on Proton

‘Worst answer since I've been an MP,' tweets Khairy over the deputy finance minister's noncommittal replies.

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PKR veep 'not qualified to talk about Umno'

Sabah Umno Youth chief said that Jeffrey was a political wanderer who had difficulties controlling his own direction.

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Water deal: Stay order to be heard tomorrow

The federal government's bid for a stay order on disclosure of water deal to be heard tomorrow.

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Khairy dismisses Umno Youth's 40:1 claim

Khairy said reports quoting an Umno Youth leader contained incorrect figures about the racial composition of new voters. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Corporate misconduct goes unabated: MSWG

"This happens from time to time across countries, even in Malaysia," said MSWG chief executive officer Rita Benoy Bushon.

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PM mum over cost of bringing Rosmah to NY

Demands for the exact cost of the trip were met with a vague response. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Jet engines theft: Airman seeks to reduce bail

The airman, accused of stealing two jet engines, bids to bring quantum down from RM150,000 to no more than RM20,000.

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Independence politician Omar Ong dies aged 92

Omar Ong Yoke Lin, the last surviving member of Malaysia's first independence cabinet, died on Thursday aged 92.

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Turkish FM, Israeli minister meet secretly: official

Turkey's foreign minister and an Israeli cabinet minister met secretly in Brussels to discuss ways of overcoming the deep crisis in bilateral ties, a Turkish official said Thursday.

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Nazri: Pakatan trying to hijack power of rulers

He feels it goes against the constitution for Pakatan to name its state legal advisers. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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NGOs step up pressure for minimum wage

Fuelled by soaring prices of household items, the signs are that there will be no let-up in the struggle for a minimum wage Act.

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Deepak, Rosmah 'sponsored' my London trip, quips Bala

He says the money used to pay for his trip to London for the aborted meeting with MACC came from carpet businessman Deepak Jaikishan and the PM’s wife, Rosmah Mansor.

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Anwar-Jews link: Let people judge for themselves

"It has been clearly proven. So we have to weigh Anwar's actual struggle," Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin told reporters.

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Case put off as Gobala has to be in Parliament

Obstructing police during Permatang Pasir by-election charge will now be heard on Aug 9.

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Petronas sees profits sink 23 percent

Petronas revealed a 23.2 percent plunge in net profit for the fiscal year ended March 31 due to weak demand and low oil and gas prices.

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'Anwar the chameleon extraordinaire'

KJ washes Anwar's dirty laundry in public while Nurul Izzah takes a sly dig at him, pointing out Khairy's side is not that clean... [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Why Perkasa wants Wee ISA-ed

It feels he is threatening Malay special rights.

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Railwaymen's union threatens three pickets

Fed up with being ignored by their management over a new subsidiary issue, the union hopes the action might clean up some wax.

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No need for MACC to probe Scorpene deal: Zahid

Defence Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there was no necessity to refer the purchase of submarines to MACC.

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Ong: No hanky-panky in purchase of electric trains

The former transport minister says claims that the deal will waste RM500 million in public funds are unfounded.

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Court sets Aug 4 to hear Bung Moktar's appeal

Syariah High Court chief registrar Zainor Rashid Hassin set the date when the case came up for mention before him in chambers.

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Not so beautiful

Not everyone is having a ball in South Africa.

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Headlines online: July 01, 2010

Sex education, crime rates and Anwar Ibrahim’s meeting with Jewish leaders in the US are among the mixed bag of news making the front pages.

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Roadblocks to independent state legal advisers

Constitutional law expert Abdul Aziz Bari points out constitutional hindrances in the way for Pakatan states to appoint own legal advisers.

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Yet another challenge to Keshvinder

Let's see who your supporters are, Perak DAP vice-head tells Malim Nawar rep.

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Not enough 'money in the world' for all BP spill claims

The Obama appointee managing BP's oil spill disaster fund said there's "not enough money in the world" to pay all claims and suggested home owners with plunging property values could lose out.

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Umno newbies moot 'Islam for All' concept

Newly-joined ulama say they are not trying to counter the Opposition Islamic party's ‘PAS for All' platform but to strengthen the religion.

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Obama set to sign Iran sanctions bill: W House

US President Barack Obama is set to sign a sweeping package of tough new energy and financial sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, the White House has said.

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Tee Keat: PKA must not pay bondholders

Ong Tee Keat explains why KDSB, and not the government nor PKA, is responsible to the bondholders.

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New Parliament blunder: A lesson in people power

free 'When they do or announce their intention to do something stupid, scream your head off. It is likely to cause a U-turn.'

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Court victory a feather in cap for Uthaya

COMMENT The court-awarded compensation for a custodial death raises the public profile of Hindraf's key advocate.

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MACC 'a gun without bullets'

free 'MACC has plans to fight corruption but does not have prosecution power. It's like you're given a gun but without bullets.'

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French prosecutors demand 10 years' jail for Noriega

French prosecutors on Wednesday demanded the maximum 10-year jail sentence for Panama's ageing former dictator Manuel Noriega on charges of laundering drug money.

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