Archive - 13 July 2010

Noh Omar: Selangor gov't avoided preparing EIA

Noh Omar: Selangor gov't avoided preparing EIA

The Selangor Umno deputy chief claims it avoided having to prepare it on a technicality when applying to mine sand near the Paya Indah Wetlands.

 

25 illegal sand mining hotspots in Selangor

25 illegal sand mining hotspots in Selangor

Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim says the illicit operations cover seven of the 10 districts in the state.
Survey: Pakatan has little prospect in S'wak

Survey: Pakatan has little prospect in S'wak

A survey shows that only 21.1 percent of respondents endorsed Anwar Ibrahim's leadership, according to a survey by Merdeka Centre and Unimas.

 

 

MB: S'gor water problem not in dire straits

MB: S'gor water problem not in dire straits

Khalid Ibrahim says negotiations with interested parties are ongoing and denies the situation is as bad as painted by the federal government.
Prosecution powers mooted for MACC

Prosecution powers mooted for MACC

This is suggested by The Parliamentary Special Committee on Corruption which would require amending the Federal Constitution.
DAP seeks debate on MACC report

DAP seeks debate on MACC report

Youth chief Anthony Loke says this is the only way to force discussion of the report on the conduct of the anti-graft body.
Muhyiddin backs Chinese Perkasa proposal

Muhyiddin backs Chinese Perkasa proposal

Umno leaders appeared to be giving different signals on the issue of a Chinese Perkasa.
Pua: Letters of support must go

Pua: Letters of support must go

Idris Jala is on the right track in moving to eliminate such endorsement, says the PJ Utara MP.
S'gor exco: Press should apologise for sand reports

S'gor exco: Press should apologise for sand reports

Exco Yaakob Sapari also blasted Khir Toyo for feeding wrong information to the press, as the signs are up for all to see.
MACC still probing 'Istana Khir' and MB Khalid

MACC still probing 'Istana Khir' and MB Khalid

khir toyo mansion The graft watchdog is required to provide updates on several high-profile cases.
'Rocket' gets Home Ministry show-cause letter

'Rocket' gets Home Ministry show-cause letter

DAP’s Rocket was not spared in the ongoing crackdown on party organs.
PKR stumped by 'breach of OSA' complaint

PKR stumped by 'breach of OSA' complaint

Editor-in-chief Dzulkarnain Taib says the ‘document’ published in ‘Keadilan’ is only the Home Ministry’s show-cause letter.
70% stand to lose with proposed health scheme

70% stand to lose with proposed health scheme

Xavier Jayakumar slams the NHFS, saying Malaysia is already spending less than WHO's recommendation on public healthcare. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Greece mirroring Malaysia's Scorpene scandal

Greece mirroring Malaysia's Scorpene scandal

scorpene submarine Greece's splurge in defence deals, which Wall Street Journal says contributed to its backruptcy, uncannily reflects developments in Malaysia.
'If you want to ban party organ, pray tell'

'If you want to ban party organ, pray tell'

PKR still waiting for Home Ministry's final word on whether or not Suara Keadilan is actually banned, says Tian Chua.
S'gor delay could cause water shortage in 2012

S'gor delay could cause water shortage in 2012

Water minister Peter Chin Fah Kui said the rationing would not only spell trouble for individual consumers, but also for the industry.
Sabah MyKad grouses: Backing for Upko

Sabah MyKad grouses: Backing for Upko

Former Suhakam veep Simon Sipaun steps into the breach, calling for pressure to be sustained on Putrajaya to resolve long-standing grievances.
Sand-storm over S'gor: DPM vs MB

Sand-storm over S'gor: DPM vs MB

This time around, Muhyiddin questions Khalid’s credentials in managing state resources like sand.

Telcos told to impose minimal broadband charges

Telcos told to impose minimal broadband charges

"We hope that telecommunication companies can provide rates which are affordable to the people," the info minister said.
Pornthip to testify in Teoh inquest

Pornthip to testify in Teoh inquest

UPDATED 3.34PM The Thai Justice Ministry has given green light for her to testify on Selangor government's behalf.

 

S'gor PAS Youth: Probe fraud claim

S'gor PAS Youth: Probe fraud claim

UPDATED 4.05PM The wing notes the importance of checking out the complaint posted on a blog, saying the state government’s integrity is at stake. [VIDEO INSIDE]
New consumerism policy to include cyber fraud

New consumerism policy to include cyber fraud

The National Consumerism Policy, expected to be announced before end of the year, will encompass all issues on consumerism,
including fraud through the Internet.
'Ketuanan Melayu' enslaving the community

'Ketuanan Melayu' enslaving the community

COMMENT It has been spoon-feeding the masses, strengthening the crutches, celebrating the ‘Third World’ mentality, while the leaders ‘help themselves’.
Nazri: Ridiculous to suggest a Chinese Perkasa

Nazri: Ridiculous to suggest a Chinese Perkasa

The minister makes it clear that the government is no fan of Malay rights pressure group Perkasa either.
Malaysian Pavilion continues to draw crowds

Malaysian Pavilion continues to draw crowds

Introducing Mobilekini 2.0, now in four languages

Introducing Mobilekini 2.0, now in four languages

NONE Malaysiakini today officially launched its latest version of its popular iPhone application, Mobilekini.
Is .xxx a good idea?

Is .xxx a good idea?

The porn industry is actually against such a domain.
DPM: I'm concerned for consumers, not cronies

DPM: I'm concerned for consumers, not cronies

UPDATED 3.35PM Muhyiddin denies his comments were meant to protect crony interests.
Court to hear Zaid's election petition on Tuesday

Court to hear Zaid's election petition on Tuesday

Justice Azahar Mohamed fixed the date after meeting the lawyers for
all parties in his chambers today.

Mahathir a 'creation' of the US?

Mahathir a 'creation' of the US?

Should we be sending the creme de la creme overseas?

Should we be sending the creme de la creme overseas?

We shouldn't have kicked out Pak Lah

We shouldn't have kicked out Pak Lah

Bala to have second meeting with French investigators

Bala to have second meeting with French investigators

NONE Two new Malaysian names have cropped up at yesterday's meetings.
Selangor to issue White Paper on Talam debts

Selangor to issue White Paper on Talam debts

UPDATED 3.20pm Khalid promises this by year's end, also vowing to document reasons why the projects were given to Talam Corporation.
A mature developed society (Pt 1)

A mature developed society (Pt 1)

There must be a better way than ‘wayang kulit’ politics.
Headlines online: July 13, 2010

Headlines online: July 13, 2010

The English and Malay papers reported opposite takes on the sand mining issue, while the Chinese press focused on illegal betting and moneylending.
No laughing matter

No laughing matter

NONE News stories on Malaysia trigger tears of frustration over the state of its political, economic and social choices.
Report fabricated, says CNN

Report fabricated, says CNN

NONE UPDATED 8.30PM with Anwar's response 'The story about CNN accepting payment ... for Anwar to appear on 'Connect the World' is clearly fabricated.'
It's OK to jump to Pakatan says ex-Umno leader

It's OK to jump to Pakatan says ex-Umno leader

Ex-Jelutong chief Abdul Rashid Ismail also said Umno may no longer be able to rule if it continues to be plagued by problems.
'Missing' Zahid irks members at Jelutong Umno AGM

'Missing' Zahid irks members at Jelutong Umno AGM

NONE Branch chief issues an ultimatum, stating that 4,500 members of the 17 ‘dissolved’ branches will not hesitate to jump ship.

 

 

Segambut MP in 'Octopus Paul' position

Segambut MP in 'Octopus Paul' position

Lim Lip Eng ponders over which of two parliamentary replies to believe over a question on the Gertak rally.
Deal on Indonesian maids to be delayed

Deal on Indonesian maids to be delayed

The human resource minister said it was time for Malaysia to look for alternative countries to source for maids rather than depending on Indonesia.
Harakah gets second show-cause letter

Harakah gets second show-cause letter

The publisher has seven days to explain why it has published the party organ when the permit had expired.
Donald Lim misquoted? How convenient

Donald Lim misquoted? How convenient

donald lim mca free 'Say what you meant to say and mean what you say. Make sure your tongue does not split...'
CIA stooge: Umno, verify your sources

CIA stooge: Umno, verify your sources

your say free 'If information from blogs are of such credibility, why then did they did not act on Najib based on RPK's blog?'