Archive - 16 July 2010

FT mufti defends ban on ESQ courses

FT mufti defends ban on ESQ courses

Federal Territories (FT) mufti Wan Zahidi Wan Teh stood by his decision to ban motivational courses conducted by ESQ Leadership Centre Sdn Bhd as he claimed that they contained 10 items which contravened Muslims’ faith.
M'sia, China to set up traditional medicine centre

M'sia, China to set up traditional medicine centre

Malaysia and China will jointly set up a Chinese traditional medicine centre of excellence in Selangor, Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai said today.
Consumer groups laud subsidy reduction

Consumer groups laud subsidy reduction

The government move to reduce fuel and sugar subsidies has been lauded by the majority of the people as it seems to provide more benefits, especially in terms of education and health.
IT security firm warns of new scam on Facebook

IT security firm warns of new scam on Facebook

IT security and data protection firm Sophos today warned Facebook users about a new scam which is spreading fast on the social networking site, purportedly containing a link to a “horrific video” about why they should never drink Coca-Cola.
Gov't may employ illegals as foreign workers

Gov't may employ illegals as foreign workers

The government will consider the possibility of employing illegal immigrants as foreign workers to meet the high demand from  employers.
MB opens 'Zambry clinic' to solve people's problems

MB opens 'Zambry clinic' to solve people's problems

Perak Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir has set up the ‘Klinik Dr Zambry’ to make easier his task of solving the people’s problems and for the people to see him.
Khalid calls DPM 'irresponsible'

Khalid calls DPM 'irresponsible'

Muhyiddin’s high-handed attitude uncalled for as all law enforcement agencies under federal control, says MB.
Four state reps boycott Setiu Umno AGM

Four state reps boycott Setiu Umno AGM

They are Ramlan Ali (Jabi), Abd Halim Jusoh (Permaisuri), Asha'ari Idris (Langkap) and Khazan Che Mat (Batu Rakit).
Indonesian Muslims told to change prayer direction

Indonesian Muslims told to change prayer direction

Indonesia’s Muslims learned today they have been praying in the wrong direction.
Lorrymen: We won't raise transport charges

Lorrymen: We won't raise transport charges

The Pan-Malaysian Lorry Owners Association (PMLOA) will not hike transport costs following the readjusted subsidies for fuel announced by the government yesterday.
Price hike?...what price hike?

Price hike?...what price hike?

This phrase was conspicious in its absence in the mainstream media. Perhaps a special briefing to editors had something to do with it.
IRB to take soft approach on 'tax evader' KDSB

IRB to take soft approach on 'tax evader' KDSB

The Inland Revenue Board hopes for a win-win solution through 'consultation' with Kuala Dimensi to settle its RM330 million in back taxes.
Partyless deputy minister Murugiah is puzzled

Partyless deputy minister Murugiah is puzzled

BN component parties, especially MIC and Gerakan, seem hesitant about former PPP Youth leader joining them.
NGO mulls protest against price hikes

NGO mulls protest against price hikes

Coalition Against Inflation prepared to take to the streets since the gov't listens only when the people raise objections.
Sodomy II trial might be postponed

Sodomy II trial might be postponed

NONE UPDATED 6.55PM Anwar's lead counsel Karpal Singh is on a 15-day medical leave due to a lung infection.
Price hike: Cabinet to monitor public reaction

Price hike: Cabinet to monitor public reaction

The cabinet will closely monitor public and market reaction towards the government's move to cut subsidies for five items, said a minister.
Nik Aziz still waiting for Muhyiddin

Nik Aziz still waiting for Muhyiddin

But the meeting will not discuss Muslim unity because the party 'has closed its door for such discussion'.
Report on 'problematic' submarine accurately: Latiff

Report on 'problematic' submarine accurately: Latiff

The media have been urged to accurately report on Scorpene submarines and not be misled by the opposition.
Double-speak in justifying subsidy cuts

Double-speak in justifying subsidy cuts

NONE The government, by its wasteful expenditures and opaque governance, has proven that it is putting 'Malaysians last'.
Survey: SMEs not ready for GST

Survey: SMEs not ready for GST

80 percent of the respondents said their computer systems are not ready for it, especially businesses in Sabah and Sarawak.
Villagers facing eviction warned not to trust Umno

Villagers facing eviction warned not to trust Umno

Penang PAS deputy chief Mujahid Yusof Rawa says the state is already in discussions with the developer while Umno is out make political capital.
Electricity problem in Sabah can be reduced: Pairin

Electricity problem in Sabah can be reduced: Pairin

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Pairin Kitingan is confident the electricity supply problem in Sabah will be considerably reduced.
Price hike won't reduce highway traffic: MIDF

Price hike won't reduce highway traffic: MIDF

The government's move to increase fuel price is not a surprise and is unlikely to have an impact to traffic on highways, said MIDF.
Subsidy cuts signal of push in economic reform

Subsidy cuts signal of push in economic reform

The subsidy cuts in fuel, sugar and LPG by the government, are a signal that economic reform is pushing ahead, says OSK Research.
PM's Office to editors: Taboo to say 'price hike'

PM's Office to editors: Taboo to say 'price hike'

EXCLUSIVE Editors were requested to use 'upward price adjustment' or 'subsidy rationalisation' to reduce public outcry.

 

Harakah will be back in business on Monday

Harakah will be back in business on Monday

PAS does not expect any problems distributing bi-weekly, despite the new limitations imposed. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Malaysia getting too expensive to live in

Malaysia getting too expensive to live in

Selangor water issue needs compromise

Selangor water issue needs compromise

Selangor Pakatan sets the pace

Selangor Pakatan sets the pace

khalid ibrahim COMMENT Selangor’s FOI and PAC moves open up a gap between Umno-led administrations and Pakatan’s.
Have mercy upon the teachers, please!

Have mercy upon the teachers, please!

MCA's great service will be dissolving itself

MCA's great service will be dissolving itself

But did Octopus predict his own end?

But did Octopus predict his own end?

'Razak a hero' - PM should emulate his father

'Razak a hero' - PM should emulate his father

Sabahans must thank their lucky stars for Musa Aman

Sabahans must thank their lucky stars for Musa Aman

Sec-gen: PAS sticking with Pakatan... at least until GE13

Sec-gen: PAS sticking with Pakatan... at least until GE13

The party secretary-general says they will not betray their comrades in Pakatan.
Anwar: Sugar 'savings' merely enough to pay Apco

Anwar: Sugar 'savings' merely enough to pay Apco

Raising prices must be matched with serious efforts to address government leakages and corruption, while protecting the low-income groups, says the opposition leader.
Bar Council gives thumbs-up to FOI law

Bar Council gives thumbs-up to FOI law

However, it calls for a relook at 'weak' parts that are protective of the state government's right to formulate or develop policy.
Better public transport: a local fairy tale

Better public transport: a local fairy tale

‘Traffic congestion symbolises prosperity’?
Penang PKR at the centre of a sand storm

Penang PKR at the centre of a sand storm

Anonymous emails alleging that top officials are involved in a clandestine sand mining operation in Seberang Perai have been circulating for weeks.
Endangered reptiles found in hand luggage

Endangered reptiles found in hand luggage

The authorities seized hundreds of endangered radiated tortoises, tomato frogs and chameleons days after a major wildlife bust of thousands of rare birds.
Local professionals far preferable to foreign talent

Local professionals far preferable to foreign talent

Workers from other countries are only here to make money and then return to their mother country, while locals are assets for the long term.
Solemn atmosphere at Plaza Masalam

Solemn atmosphere at Plaza Masalam

NONE Family members and friends mark the anniversary of Teoh Beng Hock's mysterious death one year ago. [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
Price hike: Surprise move makes people unhappy

Price hike: Surprise move makes people unhappy

inflation increase Khoo Kay Peng, a political analyst, said the move had caught consumers by surprise.
FOI: Public can demand undocumented data

FOI: Public can demand undocumented data

EXCLUSIVE The new FOI law can also be used to compel the government to look for undocumented information. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Headlines online: July 16, 2010

Headlines online: July 16, 2010

The newspapers today highlighted the government’s move to cut subsidies for sugar, petrol, diesel and liquified petroleum gas.
Thorny embrace of NGOs, local councils?

Thorny embrace of NGOs, local councils?

The embrace was thorny and brief, the unhappiness deeper.
Tighten postal voting rules, says MP

Tighten postal voting rules, says MP

These votes are open to manipulation as the ballot papers can be taken out of polling centres before voting day, and sold even, says DAP's Anthony Loke.
Malaysia's futile paper chase

Malaysia's futile paper chase

NONE COMMENT Internet's growing power probably means government censorship of opposition newspapers is pointless.
'Brace for more price increases'

'Brace for more price increases'

your say free 'If there is less wastage and leakages through corruption, the rakyat don't have to end up suffering like this.'
MACC's remorse comes one year too late

MACC's remorse comes one year too late

NONE free 'TBH is just collateral damage to MACC in its quest to do Umno's bidding to de-stablise the Selangor Pakatan government.'