Archive - 15 July 2010

Pemandu: Teh tarik should only cost 1.25 sen more

Pemandu: Teh tarik should only cost 1.25 sen more

Stop squabbling, Najib tells Umno divisional leaders

Stop squabbling, Najib tells Umno divisional leaders

Prime Minister Najib Razak today advised Umno divisional leaders in opposition-administered states to solve their domestic problems so that these did not undermine the chances of BN in the next general election.
Hike in prices: PM calls it 'adjustments'

Hike in prices: PM calls it 'adjustments'

inflation increase The gov't will save RM750m in subsidies this year, but its bill on fuel and sugar will still hit RM7.8b, says Najib.
Federal Court upholds decision on Simpang Renggam detainee

Federal Court upholds decision on Simpang Renggam detainee

The Federal Court today reaffirmed a previous judgment that a detention order issued by the Home Minister under the preventive law was still valid even if there were irregularities by police
during investigation.
PM's Dept spent RM4 bil last year

PM's Dept spent RM4 bil last year

The department has been given an allocation of RM3.9 billion for this year, to meet its operating costs and salaries of 43,544 personnel.
Najib told not to follow Shahrizat's example

Najib told not to follow Shahrizat's example

He has been asked to work with independent NGOs to get a fuller picture on the Penan during his visit to the Baram region next week.
Sand problems: Concrete results in one year, says MB

Sand problems: Concrete results in one year, says MB

Selangor menteri besar pledges that the state will do better, even without help from the federal government.
Sri Serdang elected rep let off the hook

Sri Serdang elected rep let off the hook

However, Mohamad Satim Diman will have to pay RM1,500 for refusing to attend a public hearing by the rights and privileges committee.
KJ: Was Anwar heading US-funded group?

KJ: Was Anwar heading US-funded group?

khairy jamaluddin and anwar ibrahim UPDATED 7.45PM He wants explanations about the claim that the US government funded a foundation once led by Anwar.
5-in-1 price hike: Fuel, sugar and gas up

5-in-1 price hike: Fuel, sugar and gas up

NONE UPDATED 7.40PM In a move that is bound to create inflationary shocks, the government has raised the prices of fuel, sugar and natural gas.
Another report lodged over Felda's depletion in reserves

Another report lodged over Felda's depletion in reserves

NGO has several areas they want the MACC to investigate besides the RM2 billion drop in cash reserves.
Muhyiddin: It's your problem, not ours

Muhyiddin: It's your problem, not ours

Sand mining a state matter to be resolved by the Selangor menteri besar, says DPM, who does not want to take over the responsibility of the MB.
Old Gerakan leaders causing shame

Old Gerakan leaders causing shame

Wildlife conservation not an abstract ideal

Wildlife conservation not an abstract ideal

Royal escort or assault, asks Puchong MP

Royal escort or assault, asks Puchong MP

UPDATED 7.55PM Gobind Singh challenges home minister with video showing armed men pointing weapons at Kelantan sultan's convoy.
How competitive are our competition laws?

How competitive are our competition laws?

Ulama join Umno - another 'great show'

Ulama join Umno - another 'great show'

Replacement model for Waja by year-end

Replacement model for Waja by year-end

Proton Holdings Bhd expects to launch a new sedan model before the end of this year to replace the Waja.
Railway union puts off nationwide picket

Railway union puts off nationwide picket

The decision was made after a meeting with PM Najib Razak.
Khalid issues challenge to Khir

Khalid issues challenge to Khir

S'GOR ASSEMBLY The Selangor MB challenges his predecessor to join him for a meeting with KSSB to get the low-down on illegal sand mining.
Sabah water woes behind rise in croc attacks

Sabah water woes behind rise in croc attacks

There have been 38 crocodile attacks reported in recent years involving 23 fatalities, but many go unreported in remote regions.
Docs told not to send dengue patients home

Docs told not to send dengue patients home

The health minister has urged doctors not to send suspected dengue patients home, but instead place them under observation in hospitals.
Citizenship-for-votes deal in the works, claims Mahfuz

Citizenship-for-votes deal in the works, claims Mahfuz

UPDATED 7.55PM The PAS MP accuses the BN government of engaging in its own version of ‘human trafficking' for political benefit.
K'tan sultan flies to S'pore for treatment

K'tan sultan flies to S'pore for treatment

The sultan arrived in Singapore today to undergo follow-up treatment at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital.
M'sia lucky to have Rosmah, says Sabah CM

M'sia lucky to have Rosmah, says Sabah CM

NONE Her commitment in assisting efforts by the government had shown results in the creation of many programmes.
Semesta furious over sand mining allegations

Semesta furious over sand mining allegations

It denies any involvement in illegal sand mining activities in Kuala Langat and says it has not breached any environmental regulation.
MACC 'feels pain and sadness' over Teoh's death

MACC 'feels pain and sadness' over Teoh's death

On the eve of TBH's first-year death anniversary, MACC in an unusual move expressed its condolence to the grieving family.
Explain 'fishy' bond deal, Muhyiddin told

Explain 'fishy' bond deal, Muhyiddin told

Letter of support-backed bond issued by tuna firm MITP lands in the courts for defaulting on payments.
Zahrain, you're a blatant liar: Bala's lawyer

Zahrain, you're a blatant liar: Bala's lawyer

NONE The war of words between Americk Sidhu, the lawyer for PI Balasubramaniam, and MP Zahrain Mohamed Hashim escalated today.
Zahrain, paper tigers do not frighten me

Zahrain, paper tigers do not frighten me

Water rationing in S'gor likely: NGO

Water rationing in S'gor likely: NGO

The risk of water rationing in Selangor is real if the impasse between the federal and state governments is not resolved soon, Wecam said.
Umno renewal rather slow, says DPM

Umno renewal rather slow, says DPM

UPDATED 4.35PM DPM said there was a need for Umno to expedite its process of renewal immediately to regain the confidence of the people.
Night cacophony at worksite not music to residents' ears

Night cacophony at worksite not music to residents' ears

Tanjung Bungah folk bombard Penang Island Municipal Council with complaints on activities of condominium developer.
Umno assemblyperson slammed for 'eviction lies'

Umno assemblyperson slammed for 'eviction lies'

No such thing took place. Pulau Betong rep trying to create fear among villagers, say Kg Binjai residents.
Cops to quiz Suara Keadilan editor

Cops to quiz Suara Keadilan editor

UPDATED 8.43PM However, Dzulkarnain Taib puts off date with Putrajaya police to attend Pakatan editors meet.
Foreign media in frenzy over 'imam muda' show

Foreign media in frenzy over 'imam muda' show

NONE The media in Germany and Switzerland have been widely reporting about a Malaysian reality television show.
Headlines online: July 15, 2010

Headlines online: July 15, 2010

The sand mining and water issues in Selangor continued to dominate the front pages of newspapers today.
MP: Conspiracy against Tharmendran

MP: Conspiracy against Tharmendran

NONE UPDATED 2.31PM M Manogaran claims authorities acted to prevent debate in Dewan on alleged torture.

 

 

Selangor assembly appoints Umno man as PAC chief

Selangor assembly appoints Umno man as PAC chief

S'GOR ASSEMBLY updated 4.35pm But the newly appointed PAC chief from BN claims that the state government had "hidden motives".
Umno, PKR members face off outside state assembly

Umno, PKR members face off outside state assembly

NONE UPDATED 2.05PM About 200 Umno protesters. who gathered at Selangor state assembly, were met by Pakatan supporters. [VIDEO INSIDE]
M'sia makes first deployment to Afghanistan

M'sia makes first deployment to Afghanistan

Malaysia sends a unit of medical personnel as ties with the United States deepen.
'Umno methods need overhaul'

'Umno methods need overhaul'

EXCLUSIVE Umno leader Saifuddin Abdullah is frustrated with political patronage. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Home Ministry renews Harakah permit

Home Ministry renews Harakah permit

harakah newspaper It however sets the condition that the paper is sold only at the party's offices.
Opposition Leader Khir Toyo is back in the House

Opposition Leader Khir Toyo is back in the House

S'GOR ASSEMBLY The former menteri besar returns to the Selangor state assembly after serving a year-long suspension.
Bala reveals what he told the French

Bala reveals what he told the French

NONE The private investigator lays bare the meeting he had earlier this week with French prosecutors in Paris over the Scorpene deal.
KDSB tax evasion: IRB's reputation at stake

KDSB tax evasion: IRB's reputation at stake

port klang free zone pkfz probe 230807 'IRB should initiate to freeze the bank accounts and assets of KDSB as legal proceedings take a very long time...'
'Keep your fancy KPIs, FOI will do'

'Keep your fancy KPIs, FOI will do'

free 'Would a store keeper deny the inventory report to the store owner? Yet that's what BN MPs have been doing to the people who hired them as their reps.'