Archive - 10 August 2010

Bad systems lead to corruption, says expert

Bad systems lead to corruption, says expert

Prof Robert Klitgaard, said it was important to reduce monopolies, limit digressions, clarify rules and enhance accountability.

PM reminds Muslims to spend wisely during Ramadan

PM reminds Muslims to spend wisely during Ramadan

This is to avoid incurring debts which could lead to families facing difficulties in celebrating the upcoming Aidifiltri.
Muslims in Malaysia to begin fast tomorrow

Muslims in Malaysia to begin fast tomorrow

Muslims in Malaysia will observe the fasting month of Ramadan beginning tomorrow, Aug 11.
DPM: My loyalty to Najib cannot be questioned

DPM: My loyalty to Najib cannot be questioned

The DPM says his loyalty to Najib has never wavered and claims there has never been any problems between them.
Zahid meets with Philippine Muslim rebel leaders

Zahid meets with Philippine Muslim rebel leaders

Defence minister visited the MILF camp in the outskirts of Cotabato City, where he met rebel chief Murad Ebrahim and other guerrilla leaders.
Muhyiddin: No comment on Chua's criticism on Umno

Muhyiddin: No comment on Chua's criticism on Umno

The deputy prime minister feels if the coalition has issues, the solutions can be found internally.
Minimum wage proposal to be tabled to cabinet in Oct

Minimum wage proposal to be tabled to cabinet in Oct

Malaysia will formulate its own minimum wage model based on the country's economic situation and taking into account the interests of both the employers and workers.
Study on RM36 bil MRT system ready next month

Study on RM36 bil MRT system ready next month

The feasibility study for the proposed KL Mass Rapid Transit system will be completed next month, says Land Public Transport Commission boss Syed Hamid Albar.
Komtar shopowner attempts suicide over business drop

Komtar shopowner attempts suicide over business drop

NONE A businessman tries to set himself on fire in Komtar, Penang. [PHOTOS INSIDE]
Bar Council want Royal Commission on Teoh

Bar Council want Royal Commission on Teoh

Lawyers criticise the AG's Chambers over the sudden appearance of a mysterious note which was said to have been found months ago.
Company unable to prevent abuse of SMS service: witness

Company unable to prevent abuse of SMS service: witness

The Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court was told today that the short messaging service (SMS) application used to send the threatening SMS to three Terengganu BN assemblymen could be abused by the users.
Abolish noose and free Shadrake, S'pore urged

Abolish noose and free Shadrake, S'pore urged

Lawyers for Liberty hand a memorandum to the Singapore High Commission calling for judicial reform, and clemency for Yong Vui Kong.
Perak child abductions spur police warning

Perak child abductions spur police warning

There have been three incidents over the past two weeks where children have been abducted. Fortunately, all the kids have been returned.
Minister guarantees safety of London ISA protesters

Minister guarantees safety of London ISA protesters

anifah aman COMMENT Whether Foreign Affairs Minister Anifah Aman is as good as his word remains to be seen.
Fool-proof measures in place for PKR polls

Fool-proof measures in place for PKR polls

saifuddin nasution Party sec-gen Saifuddin Nasution warns potential fraudsters that he already knows ‘every trick in the book’.
HELP to help MACC on preventing graft

HELP to help MACC on preventing graft

The HELP University College will collaborate with MACC to develop knowledge and expertise in curbing corruption in the country.
Balkis: Court rules AG can appeal

Balkis: Court rules AG can appeal

The appellate court ruled that the AG had the right of audience in the Balkis case and that it was not fatal that the notice of appeal was filed by the AG instead of the ROS.
RM250mil US firm: Shares held in trust for Taib

RM250mil US firm: Shares held in trust for Taib

NONE Two documents purportedly connect the Sarawak CM to a company valued at US$80 million.
Taib: Penans should not be left to roam like animals

Taib: Penans should not be left to roam like animals

He said 'unfriendly NGOs' held the wrong view that Penans should be left in the jungles like orang utans.
CJ: Swift justice drawing global attention

CJ: Swift justice drawing global attention

These Commonwealth and non-Commonwealth countries now want to come to Malaysia to study the mechanism, said Zaki Azmi.
Don't exploit royalty, DPM tells PKR

Don't exploit royalty, DPM tells PKR

UPDATED 7.10PM But Johor PKR chief Chua Jui Meng accuses Umno of being behind the ‘false’ banner to play up Malay sentiment against the party.
Probe into alleged sand theft in Penang ends next week

Probe into alleged sand theft in Penang ends next week

The Penang PAC plan to meet more witnesses and after that they will start deliberations, according to its chairperson Jagdeep Singh Deo.
Next GE will be an election for fence-sitters

Next GE will be an election for fence-sitters

NONE FREE 'Many more young voters would have come of age and they would need convincing as to who can better govern the nation.’
Unmask Pakatan's real face: MCA think-tank

Unmask Pakatan's real face: MCA think-tank

"In fact, it would be a leader from the PAS who would be nominated as the prime minister, should they come to power," Fong Chan Onn said.
Teoh's 'note': More questions than answers

Teoh's 'note': More questions than answers

Selangor DAP chief Ean Yong Hian Wah asks how pro-Umno bloggers and Utusan Malaysia were the first to know about the document.
Unquiet desperation in political circles

Unquiet desperation in political circles

NONE COMMENT A tide of desperation and its hazy attribution have muddied the political debate.
Lawyer: AG has wasted everyone's time

Lawyer: AG has wasted everyone's time

UPDATED 4.25PM The emergence of a 'mystery' document at the Teoh inquest has thrown a spanner in the proceedings, argues Gobind.
Gobind: News reports on Teoh's 'note' unethical

Gobind: News reports on Teoh's 'note' unethical

Counsel for Teoh Beng Hock’s family is not amused that newspapers have detailed a document that has yet to be tendered at the inquest.
The power of crowdsourcing

The power of crowdsourcing

Tapping into the wisdom of crowds.
Kg Baru 'alternative' plan not new

Kg Baru 'alternative' plan not new

In fact it had already been tabled by the minister Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin on May 5 and had received cabinet approval.
Jakarta's demand for minimum wage legitimate

Jakarta's demand for minimum wage legitimate

COMMENT The issue is not a Minimum Wage Act, as the human resources minister would have us believe. The issue is the minimum wage.
Appreciate why Mahathir cried

Appreciate why Mahathir cried

PKFZ - at least one of the two Tuns is guilty

PKFZ - at least one of the two Tuns is guilty

PTPTN is pulling my leash even tighter

PTPTN is pulling my leash even tighter

Penang must respect treaties on forced eviction

Penang must respect treaties on forced eviction

Felda woes and the sugar price question

Felda woes and the sugar price question

Shah Alam Hospital: Contractor gets new warning

Shah Alam Hospital: Contractor gets new warning

PWD again claims that the construction is ‘seriously delayed’ and warns that it will act against the firm.
No sex please, we're Asian

No sex please, we're Asian

Teach family and community values before sex.
'Not a matter of prejudice but perception'

'Not a matter of prejudice but perception'

Anwar’s lead counsel explains why the sodomy charge should be struck out.
PR Act means no more Apco

PR Act means no more Apco

COMMENT The proposed Public Relations Act will keep out foreign companies, but contradicts the government's liberalisation policy.
First women syariah judges a major step forward

First women syariah judges a major step forward

COMMENT We should be confident they would do as well as their male colleagues. Any other expectation would operate unfairly over them.
New movement to revive Sabah languages takes off

New movement to revive Sabah languages takes off

Sabah’s 30-odd dying languages get a shot in the arm, with the help of Dusun cultural activist Raymond Boin bin Tombung,
Political Islam: Group submits memo to Chua

Political Islam: Group submits memo to Chua

UPDATED 4.40PM The MCA boss has 14 day to retract his remarks on Muslim countries or face 'action'.
Headlines online: Aug 10, 2010

Headlines online: Aug 10, 2010

The discovery of an alleged ‘suicide note’ by deceased political aide Teoh Beng Hock hogged the headlines today.
Don't get involved in politics, Dr M tells students

Don't get involved in politics, Dr M tells students

NONE He says there will be time enough for politics later on in life, hence there is no need to amend the UUCA.
Islamic fashion now lucrative business: Rosmah

Islamic fashion now lucrative business: Rosmah

NONE The event was attended by Prince Albert II of Monaco, Qatar PM Sheikh Hamad Jassim, PM Najib and CM Taib Mahmud.
Protes duo released after statements taken

Protes duo released after statements taken

Suaram's Tah Moon Hui and Rozan Azen Mat Razipwere of PKR Youth were detained for allegedly refusing to cooperate with the police.
Three from Bakun admitted for melioidosis

Three from Bakun admitted for melioidosis

The Sarawak Health Department, however, said that only two have died from the disease in the state this year, not nine as alleged.

Winds of political change blow through S'wak jungles

Winds of political change blow through S'wak jungles

penan woman A DAP poster hanging in a Penan's wooden longhouse sends an unmistakable signal.
Saiful-Farah: 'A new precedent has been set'

Saiful-Farah: 'A new precedent has been set'

your say FREE 'The floodgates are now open for the judiciary to have relations with the prosecution, defence or even witnesses in the future.’
Anwar celebrates 63rd birthday in court

Anwar celebrates 63rd birthday in court

NONE UPDATED 9.37PM After lead defence counsel Karpal completes his submission, the judge says he will deliver his decision next Monday.

Note in Teoh's bag: Who would believe AG?

Note in Teoh's bag: Who would believe AG?

NONE FREE 'Do they really expect us to believe that it was that difficult and had to take that long to tranlsate the document?’