Archive - 20 July 2010

Labour force needs new strategy to move ahead

Labour force needs new strategy to move ahead

Human Resources Minister S. Subramaniam said the brain drain, high turnover and lack of skill were issues that had to be addressed.

Ibrahim: Wild accusation to call Perkasa a militant group

Ibrahim: Wild accusation to call Perkasa a militant group

John R. Malott, a former United States ambassador to Malaysia, had described the NGO led by Ibrahim Ali as such.

 

Sand mining: wetlands may lose tourism potential

Sand mining: wetlands may lose tourism potential

Tourism Minister Ng Yen Yen fears that sand mining allegedly close to the Paya Indah Wetlands may have a negative impact on tourism.
Senate president remarks on ministry reps' absence

Senate president remarks on ministry reps' absence

Dewan Negara president Abu Zahar Ujang today remarked on the absence of ministers, deputy ministers and ministry officers during the debate in the senate.
Sunshine Fleet gets injunction to stop payment

Sunshine Fleet gets injunction to stop payment

The main contractor for the new Shah Alam Hospital obtained an injunction from the High Court to stop payment to GM Healthcare.
S'gor councils to implement integrity pacts

S'gor councils to implement integrity pacts

MB says the move will help to combat corruption and abuse of power which he claims is the number one enemy of the nation. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Take Penan rape report seriously, Suhakam tells gov't

Take Penan rape report seriously, Suhakam tells gov't

The human rights watchdog is ‘deeply concerned’ with allegations that Penan women are vulnerable to rape by loggers and wants action to be taken.
S'gor MB to meet PSM over dropped councillor

S'gor MB to meet PSM over dropped councillor

The MB said the decision to drop one of the PSM councillors was made by the Pakatan Rakyat committee which oversaw the selection of councillors.
Kampar tragedy: Parents finally get donations

Kampar tragedy: Parents finally get donations

Donations for the families of three schoolgirls who drowned after a bridge collapse were collected, but somehow not delivered.
Sabah, S'wak next 'battlefield' against Pakatan

Sabah, S'wak next 'battlefield' against Pakatan

"They want to square off with us in the state (Sarawak) election first before the (next) general election," Umno vice-president said.
Delayed Suhakam palace probe finds no abuse

Delayed Suhakam palace probe finds no abuse

But the commission is wary of the findings as it suspects that the results may have been different if the inspection was not initially blocked.
Gov't contract used to fund news website: NGO

Gov't contract used to fund news website: NGO

It is alleged that the financier of Malaysian Insider had used money earned from a government contract to fund the news portal.
Perak mufti denies lying about meeting PAS  leaders

Perak mufti denies lying about meeting PAS leaders

'I am a mufti, certainly I won't lie, it's just that I don't want to name the people who had come to meet me... so, I did not lie.'
AG vows to wipe out money laundering

AG vows to wipe out money laundering

Malaysia hopes to shackle terrorist funding activities and wipe out global money-laundering abuses.
Sand mining: More proof sent to MACC

Sand mining: More proof sent to MACC

Selangor Umno Youth leader said the documents were sent along with official receipts related to the sale and purchase of sand in the state.
Najib keeps connected with his iPhone

Najib keeps connected with his iPhone

Najib Razak is a PM who does not want to miss out in getting the latest gadget in the market.
Home Ministry's panel moots tighter gun rules

Home Ministry's panel moots tighter gun rules

Deputy minister said the panel was now scrutinising the document before handing it over to the home minister.
Heat on S'wak PKR chief over seat allocation

Heat on S'wak PKR chief over seat allocation

Party members are unlikely to be swayed by the argument that DAP is a better fit to contest urban seats in the state.
Cabotage: Peninsular shipowners on the carpet

Cabotage: Peninsular shipowners on the carpet

They are rapped for wanting to maintain the cabotage policy despite knowing very well that it is discriminatory against Sabah and Sarawak.
Dr M not anti-Jews, say seminar speakers

Dr M not anti-Jews, say seminar speakers

The former PM made anti-Jewish remarks only to get America to listen, says former NST group chief editor A Kadir Jasin.
Perak Pakatan to rescue blacklisted motorists

Perak Pakatan to rescue blacklisted motorists

If the Road Transport Department refuses to renew the road tax of blacklisted traffic offenders, Pakatan will take the matter to court.
NGO: Najib 'misinformed' on Sabah energy options

NGO: Najib 'misinformed' on Sabah energy options

Green Surf also believes natural gas, and not coal, can give the BN an edge in the next elections.
Perodua still industry leader

Perodua still industry leader

Pakatan to launch RM20 mil fund for 13th GE

Pakatan to launch RM20 mil fund for 13th GE

husam musa 01 Pakatan will launch on Aug 7 its campaign to collect RM20 million to finance its march towards Putrajaya.
Sport betting leaflets circulated at Sabah mosques

Sport betting leaflets circulated at Sabah mosques

The Sabah CM advises the people to ignore leaflets being circulated in the state allegedly by opposition political parties.
Water transfer project: 'What's the rush, DPM?'

Water transfer project: 'What's the rush, DPM?'

Selangor MB Khalid Ibrahim fends off the deputy premier’s contention that the project must be implemented immediately.
Bala's answers to MACC to be delivered Thursday

Bala's answers to MACC to be delivered Thursday

The PI’s lawyer has been delayed by the theft of his laptop which he suspects may be connected to the case.
'Najib, can you guarantee Tharmendran's safety?'

'Najib, can you guarantee Tharmendran's safety?'

Lim Kit Siang also blasts a system of governance where one ‘feels safer in prison than to be out as a free man’.
Dr M: I'm glad we decided not to censor Internet

Dr M: I'm glad we decided not to censor Internet

mahathir perdana global peace forum pc The ex-PM says the mainstream media censor themselves while the blogs can report what is really happening.
'Iban slaves' gets compensation from ex-boss

'Iban slaves' gets compensation from ex-boss

The two brothers who earlier alleged they 'slaved' for 15 years for a pao-maker have been compensated after a labour court ruled in their favour.
'Keep gov't out of MACC'

'Keep gov't out of MACC'

The anti-graft commission must be free of government interference if it is to become effective and credible, says a law expert.
Umno to discuss strategies to recapture Kedah

Umno to discuss strategies to recapture Kedah

Kedah Umno liaison committee will hold a convention on July 31 to find ways to recapture the state from the opposition.
A mature developed society (Pt 2)

A mature developed society (Pt 2)

Focus on the real agenda of development.
Bayan Baru a hot seat since Zahrain's defection

Bayan Baru a hot seat since Zahrain's defection

Those who control the PKR division will have a say on who will stand as a candidate in the next general election.
Gov't to ensure education for stateless children

Gov't to ensure education for stateless children

DPM hopes that government agencies and the private sector would assist in providing education to these children.
'Jolly Hangman' author released on bail

'Jolly Hangman' author released on bail

NONE S'pore police will question British author Alan Shadrake at 2pm today on allegations of criminal defamation in his book.
High-speed broadband at last

High-speed broadband at last

Here's to cruising the information superhighway.
PM due in Long Banga on Thursday

PM due in Long Banga on Thursday

The prime minister will declare open the Sungai Puak bridge in Long Banga before meeting the Orang Ulu people in the area.

What is the point if we don't have the brains?

What is the point if we don't have the brains?

Health financing scheme - more money for thieves?

Health financing scheme - more money for thieves?

The new Bolehspeak for Malaysians

The new Bolehspeak for Malaysians

Sports betting: Nazri should fall on his sword

Sports betting: Nazri should fall on his sword

A risky business it is soccer betting

A risky business it is soccer betting

Keep Rela members away from the tigers

Keep Rela members away from the tigers

Headlines online: July 20, 2010

Headlines online: July 20, 2010

Dominating the front pages is a pledge by food operators not to raise prices following the sugar subsidy cut last week.
Guan Eng wants SDO to explain arches fiasco

Guan Eng wants SDO to explain arches fiasco

The controversial structures are to be torn down at a cost of RM150,000 and the chief minister is annoyed that no explanation has been forthcoming.
Time is running out for Najib's BN

Time is running out for Najib's BN

COMMENT If it is not careful, the BN may find itself in the unenviable position of having promised too much and delivered too little.
Rights panel may decide on Azhar's fate in early August

Rights panel may decide on Azhar's fate in early August

It will discuss if he had uttered seditious words at the May state assembly, but has yet to decide if his presence is required.

 

Hulu S'gor petition: Round 1 to Kamalanathan

Hulu S'gor petition: Round 1 to Kamalanathan

UPDATED 4.10PM Zaid Ibrahim fails in his bid to quash P Kamalanathan's application to strike out the election petition. [ VIDEO INSIDE]
Ex-US envoy: Will Anwar be jailed immediately?

Ex-US envoy: Will Anwar be jailed immediately?

NONE Ex-US envoy John Malott ponders aloud on whether Anwar will be allowed bail pending appeal if he is again found guilty.
Signs of poll dates are a changing

Signs of poll dates are a changing

NONE COMMENT Latest signs suggest the next GE may be deferred because of unpropitious conditions.
'Penang CM 'biadap'? Tell that to an Umno MB'

'Penang CM 'biadap'? Tell that to an Umno MB'

NONE free 'The state-party divide has disappeared to such an extent that civil servants are now giving PCs in Umno HQ.'
Citizens have no gov't to turn to for protection

Citizens have no gov't to turn to for protection

your say free 'Where can an ordinary citizen turn to for help if the judiciary, police and now the army do not uphold their moral obligations?'