Archive - 19 July 2010

Tony Pua, Teresa Kok questioned over 'Rocket'

Tony Pua, Teresa Kok questioned over 'Rocket'

The duo are summoned by the Home Ministry and asked to provide an explanation for the party newsletter’s non-conformance with its permit.
Molotov cocktails followed now by break-in

Molotov cocktails followed now by break-in

PI Bala's lawyer Manjeet Singh Dhillion says his house was broken into and although there was jewelry, only his laptop was targeted.
Teacher unions generally back  move on UPSR, PMR

Teacher unions generally back move on UPSR, PMR

But they point out alternate evaluation measures should be put in place to measure the effectiveness of teaching.
Company directors, CEOs fail to meet best practise standards

Company directors, CEOs fail to meet best practise standards

A watchdog group also highlights the lack of assessment of the performances of directors and chief executive officers.
'Opportunity will pass if Umno, PAS not serious'

'Opportunity will pass if Umno, PAS not serious'

The boat to cooperation between the two parties will be missed if both are lackadaisical about the issue, warns Hishmmuddin.
Retirement a low priority for most companies: Jobstreet

Retirement a low priority for most companies: Jobstreet

Survey also show that they also prefer top hire men over women when it comes to those over 55.
First a Chinese Perkasa, now bosom buddies?

First a Chinese Perkasa, now bosom buddies?

MCA may be loggerheads with the NGO but Teh Kim Poh said that he would not hesitate to work with Perkasa in the future.
S'pore arrests 'Jolly Hangman' author

S'pore arrests 'Jolly Hangman' author

Alan Shadrake, who wrote ‘Once A Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock', was taken in custody for possible criminal defamation.
GAS leader cries foul over 'oral sex' jibe

GAS leader cries foul over 'oral sex' jibe

Anti-Samy Vellu movement stalwart wants BN to take action against Selangor MIC information chief over alleged lewd remarks.
Azhar kicks sand in Penang CM's face

Azhar kicks sand in Penang CM's face

Azhar Ibrahim hits out at Lim for being ‘inexperienced' in handling issues related to the federal government.
Najib: Let them eat cake

Najib: Let them eat cake

It is time the prime minister entered the real world.
NGO calls for stricter enforcement on sand mining

NGO calls for stricter enforcement on sand mining

Landscape Malaysia calls on the Selangor and federal govts to tighten enforcement on sand-mining activities to preserve wildlife and the environment.

Penan rape claims: Police to question Ampang MP

Penan rape claims: Police to question Ampang MP

NONE Zuraida says she is happy the Sarawak police are finally taking an interest in the allegations.
Solidiarity is important in Islam, says Abdullah Md Zin

Solidiarity is important in Islam, says Abdullah Md Zin

abdullah md zin Now it's former religious affairs minister Abdullah Md Zin turn to weigh in on the issue of Malay-Muslim/ Umno-PAS unity.

Hisham confirms arrest of alleged terror recruiter

Hisham confirms arrest of alleged terror recruiter

However, 'it's not something so critical that we should ring warning bells,' says the minister.
'Does MACC lack confidence in AG?'

'Does MACC lack confidence in AG?'

Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo asks if the attorney-general has failed to prosecute high-profile cases of corrupt practice.
National security under control, says home minister

National security under control, says home minister

The government has taken measures to ensure that the national security is under control and free from any threat from terrorists.
MAS in RM2 bil deal for A330-300 engines

MAS in RM2 bil deal for A330-300 engines

The engines will power 15 passenger and two freight planes out of 25 A330-300 passenger and four A330-200F freight aircraft ordered by MAS from Europe's Airbus for RM14.5 billion.
Scrap the PMR but not UPSR

Scrap the PMR but not UPSR

The examination quandary

The examination quandary

Bleak future awaits us if we abolish exams

Bleak future awaits us if we abolish exams

Maths Science in English: PM, you can do it

Maths Science in English: PM, you can do it

What is Britain going to do about Taib Mahmud?

What is Britain going to do about Taib Mahmud?

Doesn't Khairy have something better to do?

Doesn't Khairy have something better to do?

Israel rapped for setting up internal probe on attack

Israel rapped for setting up internal probe on attack

Malaysia lashed out at the Israeli regime for setting up a panel to probe their own attack on the humanitarian aid convoy, Freedom Flotilla.
CEO denies resignation due to Jcorp's debt

CEO denies resignation due to Jcorp's debt

Johor Corporation's President and CEO Muhd Ali Hashim denies that his resignation was due to the company's RM3.58 billion debt.
S'wak Pakatan set to go toe-to-toe with BN

S'wak Pakatan set to go toe-to-toe with BN

sarawak state election 270406 DAP, PKR, PAS and Snap have agreed to coordinate fielding a single candidate per seat in the eventuality of state polls.
PM's aides stymie Sabah green activists

PM's aides stymie Sabah green activists

They have again prevented the NGOs from delivering a memorandum to the PM against the proposed coal-fired power plant in Lahad Datu.

'Guan Eng rude to interfere in the civil service'

'Guan Eng rude to interfere in the civil service'

The CM has been dragged into a sandstorm of his own over illegal mining activities on federal land in Balik Pulau. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Penang PAC to probe into sand theft

Penang PAC to probe into sand theft

The Penang PAC is to meet on Wednesday to decide whom to call up for its inquiry into the alleged sand theft in Kampung Kenanga, Balik Pulau.
Opposition senators: Price hike reasons laughable

Opposition senators: Price hike reasons laughable

Withdrawal in subsidies, especially for essential goods like petrol and sugar, only burden the underprivileged, they say. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Close watch on Felda's sugar profits

Close watch on Felda's sugar profits

How much will the new sugar giant make, following the subsidy reduction in retail price? A study is underway.
HRW: Stop crackdown on publications, dissent

HRW: Stop crackdown on publications, dissent

NONE 'Letting political expediency trump the right to free expression insults all Malaysians, no matter what their party affiliation.'
Papua New Guinea judge ticks off Rimbunan Hijau

Papua New Guinea judge ticks off Rimbunan Hijau

The judge also dismissed all the motions against the local daily for reporting on 'abuses' by the Malaysian logging giant.
Sand industry: Do not bow to Umno

Sand industry: Do not bow to Umno

Selangor government was urged to resist Umno efforts to kill off KSSB, saying BN had left nothing for them but holes in the ground. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Cabotage row: Shipowners deny hidden agenda

Cabotage row: Shipowners deny hidden agenda

"We have no hidden agenda in protecting the Cabotage Policy and the myth that the Policy is a creation of MASA should stop," said Masa.
Khairy's appeal to be heard on Sept 23

Khairy's appeal to be heard on Sept 23

Judgment in default had been entered against him over Anwar Ibrahim's RM100 million defamation suit.
PAS: Don't let Tharmendran become another PI Bala

PAS: Don't let Tharmendran become another PI Bala

UPDATED 3.55PM Ex-RMAF sergeant N Tharmendran should not have to fear for his safety, said PAS vice-president Salahuddin Ayub.
Corporate fraud cases not serious: Bursa

Corporate fraud cases not serious: Bursa

Bursa's Mohamed Dzaiddin Abdullah said recent corporate scandals have provoked greater interest in corporate governance.
PM: Vision 2020 is Malaysian vision

PM: Vision 2020 is Malaysian vision

Although it was the brainchild of Dr Mahathir Mohamad, whoever succeeds him is committed to achieving it, says Najib.
MCA property decision postponed for fifth time

MCA property decision postponed for fifth time

As the case was unable to proceed due to the absence of the judge, it has been carried forward to Sept 24.

 

 

Headlines online: July 19, 2010

Headlines online: July 19, 2010

Calls to prevent non-Malays from assuming government power made news today amidst stories of rubbish and slippery senhors.
Is Burma developing nuclear weapons?

Is Burma developing nuclear weapons?

The arrival of North Korean weapons experts and the building of certain facilities have given rise to this speculation.
No protection order so ex-airman chooses jail

No protection order so ex-airman chooses jail

UPDATED 6.53PM Fearing that his ex-colleagues will abduct him, former RMAF sergeant N Tharmendran chooses jail.

Anwar's Sodomy II trial put off to Aug 2

Anwar's Sodomy II trial put off to Aug 2

NONE UPDATED 2.30PM Lead counsel Karpal Singh is on 15 days of medical leave due to lung infection. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Malay-Muslim unity or national unity?

Malay-Muslim unity or national unity?

free 'Perhaps the DPM believes that because Umno has lost Malay/Muslim support for good, they are not united. Wrong, DPM.'
Price hikes: Will the gov't change its lifestyle?

Price hikes: Will the gov't change its lifestyle?

free 'The rakyat must clarify we are not against cutting subsidies, but leaders have to show they are willing to tighten their belts first.'
'RM10 bil in surplus even without adjusting subsidy'

'RM10 bil in surplus even without adjusting subsidy'

The gov't will still have a surplus of RM10 bil even without implementing the subsidy adjustment, says Finance Minister II.

Liow: MCA fully supports subsidy rationalisation

Liow: MCA fully supports subsidy rationalisation

The subsidy rationalisation for fuel and sugar is part of the govt's move to reduce the budget deficits and help the needy and poor.
Permatang Tinggi PKR branch join Umno

Permatang Tinggi PKR branch join Umno

The Permatang Tinggi PKR branch was dissolved when its 56 members quit the party today to join Umno.