Archive - 13 August 2010

Umno asks cyberfriends to help uplift its image

Umno asks cyberfriends to help uplift its image

Umno today asked its cyberfriends to help uplift the image of the party which has come under increasing attack from various quarters, particularly the opposition.
Concerned Sarawakians set up Movement for Change

Concerned Sarawakians set up Movement for Change

A group who called themselves concerned Sarawakians, have formed the Movement For Change, Sarawak (MoCS) aimed at working towards the betterment of the state and its people, its leader Francis Paul Siah said today.
Kelantan denies dinar will be second currency

Kelantan denies dinar will be second currency

The Kelantan government today denied that its gold dinar and silver dirham will be made a second currency in the state.
Sarawak parties want EC to buck up over new voters

Sarawak parties want EC to buck up over new voters

Political parties in Sarawak are prepared to help but want the Election Commission (EC) to aggressively address the lukewarm response to the ongoing registration of new voters.
Visa-on-arrival abolished effective Aug 16

Visa-on-arrival abolished effective Aug 16

All foreign nationals requiring a visa to enter the country must apply for it at the offices of Malaysian missions overseas.
Ex-ISA detainee: Bankruptcy not an option

Ex-ISA detainee: Bankruptcy not an option

Abdul Malek Hussein will now have to turn to help from the public for funds to pay RM70,000 to those who tortured him.
Scorpene maintenance cost: RM1.3 bil for 5 years

Scorpene maintenance cost: RM1.3 bil for 5 years

scorpene submarine The contract was awarded to Boustead DCNS Naval Corporation Sdn Bhd and will expire in 2015.
Come clean on Bakun losses, Anwar tells Najib

Come clean on Bakun losses, Anwar tells Najib

Bakun Dam saga shows that BN is happy to spend billions in corporate subsidies but tells the rakyat to tighten their belts: Anwar.
Survey: Malaysian 'tweets' on the rise

Survey: Malaysian 'tweets' on the rise

Twitter is gaining a following among Malaysia's Internet users, but the numbers haven't caught up yet with our neighbouring countries.
'Thousands ready to come forward to sue Felda'

'Thousands ready to come forward to sue Felda'

NONE PKR Felda Bureau chief Suhaimi Said said the settlers have realised they have been cheated for many years.
SB also grilled accused in Rosmah graffiti case

SB also grilled accused in Rosmah graffiti case

Police officer tells sessions court the Special Branch questioned one of the accused student leaders about 'other politically related issues'.
Bakun Dam generates Putrajaya-S'wak tension

Bakun Dam generates Putrajaya-S'wak tension

The dam has apparently turned into an albatross of considerable size for the federal government as the state is seen flexing its muscles.
No conflict between Wanita MCA and Chua

No conflict between Wanita MCA and Chua

Wanita chief said relations between the party president and Wanita MCA was smooth and cordial, and there were no conflicting opinions.
Kit Siang: Call referendum on IGP's extension

Kit Siang: Call referendum on IGP's extension

NONE The DAP veteran is confident Malaysians, and even police officers, will vote against the top cop whose contract expires next month.
PM gives RM37 mil 'duit raya' to Felda settlers

PM gives RM37 mil 'duit raya' to Felda settlers

NONE A total of 101,391 Felda settlers will receive RM350 each in special payment in conjunction with the coming Aidilfitri.
A justice that heals

A justice that heals

It is based on forgiveness, atonement and restitution.
HRP aims to become 'third platform' for Indians

HRP aims to become 'third platform' for Indians

The party is planning to go for 15 parliamentary seats and 38 state seats, as P Uthayakumar dreamt ‘1538' while in detention.
Perkasa gets a blasting from CPI for attack on columnist

Perkasa gets a blasting from CPI for attack on columnist

Centre for Policy Initiatives says Malay rights NGO's police report against columnist is a knee-jerk reaction that proves its laziness and shallowness.
Stricter cheap sale rules enforced on Aug 18

Stricter cheap sale rules enforced on Aug 18

"Traders must also display cheap sale notices and the price list of items at places that can be easily seen," the minister said.
Rosmah: Varsities need to study baby dumping issues

Rosmah: Varsities need to study baby dumping issues

Universities need to conduct comprehensive studies on rampant baby dumping with a view to check the problem, said the PM's wife.
Student body wants Umno to take up politics ban

Student body wants Umno to take up politics ban

Solidariti Mahasiswa Malaysia plans to appeal to "the higher authorities" the cabinet's decision to restrict students' involvement in politics.
Miti targets RM40 bil in total investments

Miti targets RM40 bil in total investments

Mida approved investments of RM13.2 billion, with FDI accounting for RM7.5 billion while domestic investments amounted to RM5.7 billion.
Interfaith council hails court's verdict

Interfaith council hails court's verdict

NONE It's time for the nation to put the ugly episode behind it, says MCCBCHST president Reverend Thomas Philip.
Nik Aziz welcomes death penalty for dumping babies

Nik Aziz welcomes death penalty for dumping babies

The PAS spiritual adviser said such punishment was in line with the teachings of Islam that forbid such heinous activities.
'Penang CM bankrupt of ideas'

'Penang CM bankrupt of ideas'

KMA vice-chairperson Mohamed Ghani Abdul Jiman is not impressed with Guan Eng's plan to sue Utusan Malaysia over the Ramadan bazaar issue at Komtar.
No decision on Tee's appeal yet

No decision on Tee's appeal yet

UPDATED 3.50PM The DAP CEC has deferred deciding on Tee Boon Hock's appeal pending consultation with the Selangor government.
Gov't mulls hanging parents who dump newborns

Gov't mulls hanging parents who dump newborns

Parents who abandon their newborns and leave them to die could face the gallows.
DAP's Putrajaya bid kicks off with sweeteners pledge

DAP's Putrajaya bid kicks off with sweeteners pledge

UPDATED 2.20PM Among others, DAP is promising RM1,000 in cash annually for senior citizens and the abolishment of the saman ekor form of traffic fines.
3 charged with murder of Lingam's brother

3 charged with murder of Lingam's brother

The three were charged with the alleged murder of prominent lawyer VK Lingam's youngest brother, last week.
Kedah PKR: PAS-bashing by MCA won't work

Kedah PKR: PAS-bashing by MCA won't work

Voters have matured and are no longer affected by BN's scare tactics of using religion and race, says state deputy Youth chief Gooi Hsiao Leung .

Kugan's mother finally  submits petition to King

Kugan's mother finally submits petition to King

kugan ananthan 230109 Persistence pays off for woman hoping the King will respond positively to her pleas of justice for son killed in police custody. 
Poverty knows no race, unity knows no religion

Poverty knows no race, unity knows no religion

Fair comment is an indisputable right

Fair comment is an indisputable right

The case to raise the retirement age

The case to raise the retirement age

Foreign investors are eyeing Malaysia!

Foreign investors are eyeing Malaysia!

Regulate how 'tarawih' prayers performed

Regulate how 'tarawih' prayers performed

A Ramadhan eve scam experience

A Ramadhan eve scam experience

S'wak PKR optimistic of victory in state polls

S'wak PKR optimistic of victory in state polls

The party reckons that if the state election were to be called today, the opposition will deny the two-thirds majority to the ruling coalition.
Shepherding the shepherds

Shepherding the shepherds

COMMENT Sometimes the flock has to prod the shepherd, especially when the shepherd has lost his or her way - and needs to be reminded of the duty to the flock and not to the self.
'We were once Malaysians'

'We were once Malaysians'

Kg Baru 'bubur lambuk' as popular as ever

Kg Baru 'bubur lambuk' as popular as ever

NONE Mosque chairperson Idris Shaari Mat Aris said this year they would be cooking 15 pots per day as compared to 12 last year.
Headlines online: Aug 13, 2010

Headlines online: Aug 13, 2010

The cabinet's call for baby dumping cases to be investigated for murder or attempted murder hogged the headlines today.
Rare 'princess' turtle returns after 32 years

Rare 'princess' turtle returns after 32 years

NONE A leatherback turtle has made a surprise return to a Malaysian beach after 32 years, and hailed as a 'miracle' by conservationists.
Church arson: Brothers jailed 5 years, told don't play with fire

Church arson: Brothers jailed 5 years, told don't play with fire

NONE UPDATED 12.59PM The defence failed to raise any doubts and the evidence presented by the two was inconsistent.
PKR: Suspend Perak MB for alleged power abuse

PKR: Suspend Perak MB for alleged power abuse

Perak PKR alleges that land that should have been allocated to farmers has instead gone to 'closely connected' developers.

'Whatever I do, I know I'll be better than Khir'

'Whatever I do, I know I'll be better than Khir'

khalid ibrahim and khir toyo EXCLUSIVE In this third part of his interview with Malaysiakini, Selangor MB shows that there isn't much that can faze him.
A live bullet for a true M'sian patriot

A live bullet for a true M'sian patriot

tony pua FREE 'Pua is ever determined to bringing about a better tomorrow for his fellow Malaysians despite tremendous odds.’
Teoh's 'suicide note' makes no sense

Teoh's 'suicide note' makes no sense

NONE FREE 'They had the suicide note since October 2009. Why didn't they show it to Teoh’s family...?’
UDA: Puduraya facelift to be completed year end

UDA: Puduraya facelift to be completed year end

UDA Holdings Berhad said renovation work at the Puduraya bus station would not be ready before Raya as stated earlier.