Archive - 9 July 2010

Kelantan Sultan to get follow-up care in S'pore

The Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Ismail Petra will be brought to Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore on July 14 to undergo follow-up treatment.

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Angkasa still waiting for banking licence

Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Bhd (Angkasa) is still waiting for a licence from the government before its banking arm, Islamic Cooperative Bank of Malaysia (ICBM), can operate.

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Awang: M'sia won't be too badly hit by Europe slowdown

The impact of economic slowdown in Europe on Malaysia will not be too severe as the implemention of domestic stimulus measures is proceeding smoothly.

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Don't feel disheartened over reports, PM tells Felda settlers

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak today urged the Felda settlers not to feel disheartened by the inaccurate media report regarding the financial health of the land development authority.

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Cops record statement from Wee over Perkasa report

MCA Youth chief Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong was called up by the police today to give statements on three police reports lodged y the Malay right-wing group, Pertubuhan Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia (Perkasa),
recently.

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Federal Court: Power to review own decision 'limited'

The inherent power of the Federal Court to review its own decision is limited and strictly confined to procedural matters.

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Hisham, Nazri, Rais to head anti-false news panel

The committee discussed amendments to the laws, training of investigating officers, treatment of witnesses and the definition of false news.

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Online scammer who raised RM65 mil jailed for four years

The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today sentenced businessman Phazaluddin Abu, 49, to four years’ jail after he was convicted of operating an online investment scam without holding a fund
manager’s licence.

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Harakah replies to show-cause letter

Harakah, PAS’s official newsletter, today replied to a show-cause letter it received yesterday from the Home Ministry, said its managing director Kamaruddin Jaafar.

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No big fireworks expected at MIC AGM

But a source says rumours of unseen Umno hands might drive some delegates into engaging in a trash-talking session about their BN counterparts.

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EC: DAP given sufficient forms

EC has refuted the claim by the DAP that the opposition party did not receive sufficient voter registration forms.

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New company to clear collapsed stadium debris

The debris from the collapsed roof of Sultan Mizan Stadium has yet to be cleared even after a year.

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Selangor gov't woos rural Malays

Information dissemination initiative targeted at the Malay rural belt that has been kept uninformed about important state policies and initiatives.

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Villagers rally against 'inhumane' developer

They want the Penang government to freeze the development project.

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PKR polls likely cause for S'gor local council mess

People are jostling for support for the party election and the local councillor position is regarded as a powerful tool.

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Good public transport system needs reliability, availability

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Rubber tappers, keyboard tappers and need for temples

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Mighty river polluted by oil palm plantations

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'Special' scholarship for activist student

The Selangor Pakatan government thumbs its nose at higher education authorities in its own way, adding to the political fever.

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Najib, AG to skip key law conference

According to speculation, both Najib and the AG declined to attend because Pakatan leader Anwar Ibrahim will be there.

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Seven soldiers jailed for ragging another to death

Judge says the court cannot accept any excuse for the accused to engage in ragging that causes a life to be lost.

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ESQ motivational talks not un-Islamic: mufti

Perak mufti Harussani Zakaria said the programme also had nothing to do with liberalism and pluralism ideologies.

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'Don't switch off our mikes and answer our questions'

In confirming that Pakatan reps will attend the Perak state assembly sitting, Ngeh Koo Ham also wants a safe and conducive atmosphere.

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Unity survey finds 2Malaysia

The independent pollster's newest survey suggests Malays and bumiputeras do not share the same direction for the country as their non-bumiputera counterparts.

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Intra-ethnic disparities and social poverty

When the past's fangs grow longer.

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Petition to wind up S'gor royal-linked firm on Oct 14

Sunshine Fleet is 70 percent owned by three members of royalty, including the Selangor sultan's sister and his uncle.

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Pampering the nepotists

While the rest are living a hand-to-mouth existence.

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Re-entry into BN not a failure, says PBS

Party has not deviated from its political, social and economic agenda, says information chief Johnny Mositun.

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PAS holds retreat to evaluate Malay support

UPDATED 3.47PM The retreat was also aimed at discussing how to woo more voters in the rural and predominantly Malay constituencies.

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To the elections we go!

COMMENT It is the election process which remain the vital instrument to the voter for a representation in the next Dewan Rakyat.

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EC to face power of persuasion

Bersih 2.0 hands over memorandum highlighting 15 issues, hoping to coax the Election Commission into meeting them for serious talk.

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Muhyiddin defends PSD scholarship formula

‘The formula in use can be said to be a fair one,’ said the DPM when asked whether the government would retain it.

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Ex-bank analyst wins medical negligence suit

His botched operation resulted in brain damage and the court orders the hospital and the three doctors to pay costs, with damages to be assessed.

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MACC quizzes five Hulu S'gor councillors

UPDATED 3.20PM Five Hulu Selangor municipal councillors were called up by the Selangor MACC today to assist in investigations.

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'UKM4' case postponed

The trial of four political science student charged with campaigning in the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election now fixed for Aug 2.

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Karpal: Independent state legal advisers a no-go

The senior lawyer says it's a federal appointment under the AG's Chambers and any change is unlikely to go through.

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Headlines online: July 9, 2010

The front pages hlghlighted that employers failing to act on complaints of sexual harassment could now face fines up to RM10,000.

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RM15 mil blown on cops for two by-elections

In addition, 5,754 police officers and men were deployed to ensure order at Hulu Selangor and Sibu by-elections.

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Facebook virtual 'credits' can be bought in shops

Facebook signed a deal with a Malaysian company allowing a virtual currency for online games and services to be sold.

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Kit Siang: What happened to special report on MACC?

A special parliamentary committee was tasked to table it, but as yet, nothing has been heard of it, says the DAP chief whip.

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DAP MP urges MACC to sue 'Malaysian Maverick' author

How can he heap such charges on a M'sian luminary and yet be allowed to go scot free?

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Court throws out defence contractor's RM480 mil suit

NONE UPDATED 11.25AM No witnesses were called despite Defence Ministry former sec-gen's willingness to testify.

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The whirlwind journey of PI Bala

Bala and his family lived a quiet life in Rawang, until he was hired by Razak Baginda to keep an eye on an ex-lover.

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Teoh a victim of broken political system

free 'Teoh Beng Hock, Altantuya and those who died in police custody are victims of a broken political system...'

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No consolation for Penan rape victims

free 'We have heard this before. It takes two years to 'look for' the report, two years to 'look into it' and yet another two years...'

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Dr M: New strategies needed for Vision 2020 goals

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