Archive - 12 July 2010

Azmin: State must tighten belt

Azmin: State must tighten belt

Selangor assembly The state PKR chief warns that unless the state government tighten its belt, disaster looms for the state and its people.
Sexual harassment in sports a serious issue: Ex-athlete

Sexual harassment in sports a serious issue: Ex-athlete

"Right now, sexual harassment in sports is not seen as a specific crime and many regard such cases as not serious," Mumtaz Jaafar said.
Umno man: I didn't attempt to remove Sg Petani chief

Umno man: I didn't attempt to remove Sg Petani chief

"I descended the stage to calm down the situation after an argument and shoving began," deputy chief Firdaus Zakaria said.
Home ministry quizzes PAS duo over Harakah

Home ministry quizzes PAS duo over Harakah

The duo were called up in relations to the publication of PAS party organ Harakah , which has an expired publishing licence.
Polygamy: Bung Moktar files written submission

Polygamy: Bung Moktar files written submission

Kinabatangan MP filed the submission on an appeal against his one-month jail term for committing polygamy without court's consent.
New list of Selangor councillors out

New list of Selangor councillors out

Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim expects all councillors to be sworn in by Wednesday.
Report: Taib's property empire extends to London

Report: Taib's property empire extends to London

NONE An anti-Taib Mahmud website narrows in on properties owned by a sister company in the British capital.
Cops cancel search on Chegubard's PKR office

Cops cancel search on Chegubard's PKR office

Two police cars were spotted near the party HQ, but the presence of reporters might have deterred them from going any further.

MP submits emergency motion on Penan rape

MP submits emergency motion on Penan rape

PKR’s Zuraida Kamaruddin fears the problem may be more widespread than expected. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Chua Jui Meng appointed Johor PKR chief

Chua Jui Meng appointed Johor PKR chief

Muar politician and former challenger to the MCA presidency is tasked to make headway into the BN stronghold.
Khalid: S'gor not blocking water-transfer project

Khalid: S'gor not blocking water-transfer project

Khalid Ibrahim says he is not against the Pahang-Selangor water-transfer project; only that it should not benefit the ‘cronies’.
PKR Youth: 'Anwar-CIA claim Umno's last refuge

PKR Youth: 'Anwar-CIA claim Umno's last refuge

Such desparation stems from Umno's failure to explain the Apco Worldwide and Asiasoft controversies, claims Youth chief Shamsul Iskandar.
Student questions minister on loan suspension

Student questions minister on loan suspension

Kuis student Ahmad Shukri Kamarudin wants Khaled Nordin to explain why his PTPTN loan continues to be suspended.
MB blasts Khir Toyo's RM220 mil sand mining claim

MB blasts Khir Toyo's RM220 mil sand mining claim

UPDATED 6.50PM Khalid Ibrahim rubbishes Khir Toyo's claims saying it would require 500,000 lorry trips in two weeks. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Pua: DPM's 'bankrupt' remark a smokescreen

Pua: DPM's 'bankrupt' remark a smokescreen

Muhyiddin's claim that Selangor might face a serious water crisis and possible bankruptcy is challenged by an opposition MP. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Probe RM1.8 bil train purchases, PAC told

Probe RM1.8 bil train purchases, PAC told

PAS MP Dzulkefly Ahmad says the Chinese company's prices are very steep and do not include maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) packages.
Aminulrasyid: Investigation papers submitted to DPP

Aminulrasyid: Investigation papers submitted to DPP

"So, it will not be right for the government to take any form of action before a decision is made by the court," home minister said.
KLSCAH will not spearhead a 'Chinese Perkasa'

KLSCAH will not spearhead a 'Chinese Perkasa'

The KLSCAH says it has no interest in taking up Donald Lim's hint to spearhead such a body.
MCA leaders deny plans for a Chinese Perkasa

MCA leaders deny plans for a Chinese Perkasa

MCA top brass distanced themselves from party veep Donald Lim's call.
S'gor slammed for failing to honour election promise

S'gor slammed for failing to honour election promise

Kuang rep said people had yet to benefit from lower property assessment rates although the opposition had been in power since 2008.
Bakri MP's Rosmah-Bala motion rejected

Bakri MP's Rosmah-Bala motion rejected

Dewan Rakyat speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia says the motion goes against Standing Orders.
'Anwar-CIA': Rais Yatim should apologise

'Anwar-CIA': Rais Yatim should apologise

Maya Maju, Ezam: Here's what you should have done

Maya Maju, Ezam: Here's what you should have done

Amend the S'wak Natural Resources & Environment Ordinance

Amend the S'wak Natural Resources & Environment Ordinance

Mahfuz: 'MA-sissies' afraid of Bala

Mahfuz: 'MA-sissies' afraid of Bala

NONE The Pokok Sena MP likened the anti-graft body to a bunch of sissies for their handling of Balasubramaniam's claims. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Military intelligence officers tortured me'

'Military intelligence officers tortured me'

NONE EXCLUSIVE Ex-RMAF sergeant N Tharmendran charged with stealing jet engines, says that he was not the only victim. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Stalls demolished: Hawkers struggling to repay loan

Stalls demolished: Hawkers struggling to repay loan

More than 100 traders are struggling to pay back the Tekun loan after their stalls were demolished by local authorities in Penang.
18 local varsities earn excellent rating

18 local varsities earn excellent rating

university graduate thumbnail Seven public and 11 private institutions of higher learning have attained an excellent rating in the Setara 2009.
Last chance for Pahang gov't to settle RM77mil

Last chance for Pahang gov't to settle RM77mil

If it does not pay the court-awarded damages to a logging firm in 14 days, the case will go to the International Court of Justice.

BN rep ejected for a day

BN rep ejected for a day

NONE Selangor assembly The Kuang representative has been kicked out of the House for pushing an issue without citing the correct Standing Order.
'NGOs must get in on registering new voters'

'NGOs must get in on registering new voters'

Bersih is calling for all NGOs to take an active role to make up for the sluggish efforts of political parties.
Umno man to head PAC in S'gor?

Umno man to head PAC in S'gor?

NONE Selangor Pakatan is set to appoint a member from Umno to head the state public accounts committee, but he doesn't seem too keen.
Remove Anwar as S'gor economic advisor: Umno

Remove Anwar as S'gor economic advisor: Umno

Selangor economic adviser Anwar Ibrahim should be removed from office if it is true that he is a tool of the CIA, says Noh Omar.
Non-Muslim's bid to be sharie lawyer to be heard Nov 2

Non-Muslim's bid to be sharie lawyer to be heard Nov 2

The High Court here will hear on Nov 2 the application by a non-Muslim woman lawyer to be a syarie lawyer in the Federal Territory.

Headlines online: July 12, 2010

Headlines online: July 12, 2010

Sand mining activities near the Paya Indah wetlands in Dengkil, Selangor was one of the issues highlighted today.
PKR paper Keadilan a big hit

PKR paper Keadilan a big hit

NONE All 400 copies at KL's Masjid Jamek LRT station were given out in just 20 minutes. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Dubai World property arm disposes M'sia stake

Dubai World property arm disposes M'sia stake

Dubai World's Singapore-incorporated subsidiary, Limitless Holdings, is pulling out of a joint-venture with Malaysian builder UEM Land.
'Extreme BN' sparks jitters

'Extreme BN' sparks jitters

COMMENT But is the opposition in fit condition to take control of the middle ground that the BN has vacated?
When a YB's silence is not golden

When a YB's silence is not golden

NONE An assemblyperson's refusal to speak when called upon angered the crowd at Penang Speakers Square yesterday.
Altantuya and PI Bala: A story that won't sink

Altantuya and PI Bala: A story that won't sink

This is a case worthy of Miss Marple.
Umno ratchets up tempo

Umno ratchets up tempo

COMMENT Given the stated unpreparedness of Umno allies for the general election, it's a surprise why Umno has gone on a war footing this early.
Ahmad Ismail's coming back? Yay!

Ahmad Ismail's coming back? Yay!

free 'They should let Ahmad Ismail back as chief of Bukit Bendera. That way, Pakatan Rakyat will rule Penang forever.'
What's next? Anwar a Martian?

What's next? Anwar a Martian?

free '... the government has gone to preposterous lengths to make Anwar out to be a homosexual, so what more a CIA agent?'