Archive - 4 August 2010

Gov’t reviewing labour laws, says Muhyiddin

Gov’t reviewing labour laws, says Muhyiddin

The government is in the process of reviewing the country's labour laws, said Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.   
Umno Youth: No to 'saman ekor'

Umno Youth: No to 'saman ekor'

Practice of postal summons presumes guilt even before the vehicle owner has a chance to defend himself or herself, says Khairy Jamaluddin.
Cabinet issues gag order on 'Allah' issue

Cabinet issues gag order on 'Allah' issue

NONE Cabinet wants all discussion on the ban on 'Allah' stopped, as 'open discussion on the matter could re-ignite religious tensions'.

Khairy defends 1Malaysia concept

Khairy defends 1Malaysia concept

The general acceptance by the public is high and they understand the concept and the policies, says Umno Youth chief.
Ministry: No decision yet on Suara Keadilan

Ministry: No decision yet on Suara Keadilan

The Home Ministry denies a media report that says it will not renew the PKR organ's permit, saying that will depend on the publisher's explanation.
Mindef's justification is rubbish, says lawyer

Mindef's justification is rubbish, says lawyer

Ex-airman N Tharmendran is now a civilian and there was no reason for military personnel to go to his home.
Embattled Liu wishes things were different

Embattled Liu wishes things were different

He writes an emotional letter to his party comrades.
Water crisis row: Raid Syabas, says MP

Water crisis row: Raid Syabas, says MP

If Selangor is to be hit with a water crisis by 2012, the federal gov't should declare an emergency now and raid the water supplier.
Curbs on sexual harassment in S'gor

Curbs on sexual harassment in S'gor

The state government's domestic abuse programme can easily be extended to cover sexual harassment.
Ministry willing to study sex education proposal: DPM

Ministry willing to study sex education proposal: DPM

Reproductive health progamme was already being implemented in five secondary schools whereby it was part of the schools' co-curriculum.
S'gor lauds Pahang's plan to build water treatment plant

S'gor lauds Pahang's plan to build water treatment plant

However MB Khalid Ibrahim says there is no hurry to implement the water transfer project between the two states
Tee still a councillor for now, says Khalid

Tee still a councillor for now, says Khalid

Although recently expelled from the DAP for alleged misuse of power, the state executive council has yet to decide on his fate.
Pakatan goes on the offensive to defend S'gor

Pakatan goes on the offensive to defend S'gor

With Umno completing the first round of its 'Save Selangor' campaign, Pakatan Rakyat is now set to hit back.
PM 'must tread lightly' with Dr M on guard

PM 'must tread lightly' with Dr M on guard

najib and mahathir Najib must choose his moves wisely in light of vocal criticism by the ex-PM.
Balance national agenda with academics, says Nazrin

Balance national agenda with academics, says Nazrin

Universities should be smart in achieving a balance between the need to fulfill the national agendas and academic advancement.
PAC wants MACC to probe KTM's train purchase

PAC wants MACC to probe KTM's train purchase

It has found enough reasons for the electric trains deal to be investigated, as the rakyat stands to lose up to RM500 million.
Anti-ISA supporters lodge report against deputy IGP

Anti-ISA supporters lodge report against deputy IGP

Supporters of the Abolish ISA Movement in Ipoh allege that the crackdown on candlelight vigils was politically motivated.
S'gor Umno Youth crosses swords with Tony Pua

S'gor Umno Youth crosses swords with Tony Pua

The state Umno Youth say the call by the PJU MP for luxury property purchase discounts for bumiputeras to be abolished was provocative.
Poor response to census due to 'taxman' perception

Poor response to census due to 'taxman' perception

This may be linked to the perception that the census exercise was aimed at determining their taxable income, says the Federation of Chinese Associations.
Rela now has 30 percent non-Malay members

Rela now has 30 percent non-Malay members

Most of Rela's non-Malay members were Chinese and Indian youths who hailed from the west coast of the peninsula, said its DG.
Elected reps kept out of S'gor schools

Elected reps kept out of S'gor schools

‘Approved’ BN leaders may attend events held, but not those from Pakatan Rakyat, claim aggrieved DAP representatives.
Outcry as Malacca allows child marriages

Outcry as Malacca allows child marriages

Rights groups condemn Malacca Islamic religious council's decision to allow Muslim girls below 16 years to wed.

'Why the conflicting instructions, Mr Speaker?'

'Why the conflicting instructions, Mr Speaker?'

ngeh koo ham The Perak DAP chief questions the ban on laptops and video recording devices in the state assembly.
Report on Aziz Noh's death to be ready in a week

Report on Aziz Noh's death to be ready in a week

NONE Police are expected to take a week to complete their report on the death of Abdul Aziz Mohd Noh and his aide.
Indira moves to enforce custody order

Indira moves to enforce custody order

M Indira Gandhi wants her lawyer to personally serve the order on her former husband, said to be hiding in Kelantan with their youngest child.
KL vows to curb illegal migration to Australia

KL vows to curb illegal migration to Australia

Malaysia said today it was confident of halting the flow of illegal migrants to Australia, after introducing tough penalties for smugglers using the country as a transit point.
Register to vote before this 'Titanic' sinks

Register to vote before this 'Titanic' sinks

Is Malaysia heading for the ICU?

Is Malaysia heading for the ICU?

Asylum seekers: Australia must meet its obligations

Asylum seekers: Australia must meet its obligations

Abolish the ISA, not amend

Abolish the ISA, not amend

Businesses, beware the PQTD

Businesses, beware the PQTD

First women Islamic judges draw debate

First women Islamic judges draw debate

The country's first female Islamic court judges are set to take office but women's rights activists aren't cheering yet.
E-commerce revenue to rise to RM100bil: Pikom

E-commerce revenue to rise to RM100bil: Pikom

Electronic commerce revenue in Malaysia is expected to increase to RM92.8 billion from RM70.3 billion (US$22.15 billion) last year.
Home Ministry wants end to traffic summonses by post

Home Ministry wants end to traffic summonses by post

The Home Ministry will propose that the government review the issuance of summonses for traffic offences through the post following public outcry.
Kota Siputeh seat appeal to be heard on Sept 20

Kota Siputeh seat appeal to be heard on Sept 20

After nine months in limbo, the fate of the Umno-held state seat in Kedah will finally be heard by the Court of Appeal.
Hindu woman fails to nullify her conversion to Islam

Hindu woman fails to nullify her conversion to Islam

Judicial Commissioner Yaacob Haji Sam says the matter should be heard in the Syariah Court as the civil court has no jurisdiction.
Gore, Wolfowitz want US to weigh in on Anwar trial

Gore, Wolfowitz want US to weigh in on Anwar trial

NONE The political 'odd couple' crossed the divide in the American political spectrum to support Anwar, a mutual friend.
PAS: Najib sole 1Malaysia torch bearer

PAS: Najib sole 1Malaysia torch bearer

UPDATED 2.30PM PAS today moved to capitalise on claims that 1Malaysia was a failure and that the campaign was championed by the premier alone.
Who is really sabotaging 1Malaysia?

Who is really sabotaging 1Malaysia?

NONE It is Muhyiddin, not the opposition, who is instrumental in the failure of ‘1Malaysia’ to unite Malaysians.
Lose-lose situation for Liu, Tee and Teng?

Lose-lose situation for Liu, Tee and Teng?

NONE ANALYSIS The controversy involving DAP veterans Tee, Liu and Teng may end up benefitting the Young Turks.
Sivakumar vs EC: Case management on Sept 3

Sivakumar vs EC: Case management on Sept 3

v sivakumar perak The court had set the date as the lawyer needed time to file an affidavit in reply to the respondent's affidavit.
DPM Muhiyiddin Yassin's trapeze act

DPM Muhiyiddin Yassin's trapeze act

COMMENT A fine balance must be struck between being a loyal deputy and promoting the belief that a worthy successor is at hand.
Taib gov't confines human rights lawyer

Taib gov't confines human rights lawyer

NONE This is being read as retaliation for the recent public humiliation the Sarawak chief minister suffered in Oxford.
Headlines online: Aug 4, 2010

Headlines online: Aug 4, 2010

The murder-suicide of former Permatang state assemblyperson Abdul Aziz Mohd Noh and his aide hog the headlines today.
My favourite Malaysians

My favourite Malaysians

Extraordinary people who light up my life.

 

Ground-breaking PKR direct polls to kick off Aug 27

Ground-breaking PKR direct polls to kick off Aug 27

400,000 members in its 222 divisions will have the opportunity to vote for leaders of their choice over a three-month period.
Tee lied to us, explains S'gor DAP over 'reversal'

Tee lied to us, explains S'gor DAP over 'reversal'

Top party leaders take pains to explain their U-turn over the Tee affair
Dr M as witness: Will he remember this time?

Dr M as witness: Will he remember this time?

mahathir perdana global peace forum pc free 'Dr Mahathir, are you sure your memory will not fail you this time, as it did during the VK Lingam hearings?’
A case of publicity for stupidity

A case of publicity for stupidity

NONE free 'Ibrahim Ali behaves the way he is because he and the Umno-led BN regime come out of essentially the same mould.’