Archive - 16 August 2010

Muhyiddin to Soi Lek: Don't cause anger

Muhyiddin to Soi Lek: Don't cause anger

The DPM says the MCA president should be more open-minded and not amke statements that can cause anger.
Demonstrators deface Malaysian embassy in Jakarta

Demonstrators deface Malaysian embassy in Jakarta

A protest note has been sent to the Foreign Ministry of Indonesia and the Indonesian police pertaining to the damage caused.
Gov't to monitor bacteria 'Superbug'

Gov't to monitor bacteria 'Superbug'

Health DG said the surveillance is performed by a network of hospital-based microbiology laboratories.
Police to probe deputy minister's 'vice activities'

Police to probe deputy minister's 'vice activities'

A police report was made based on a letter and e-mail received from a victim of the deputy minister's vice, drugs and gangsterism activities.
Better protection for part-time workers from Oct

Better protection for part-time workers from Oct

The regulations comprised, among others, the formula to determine salary as well as contributions to the EPF and Socso.
Tribunal to study claim via SMS, Facebook

Tribunal to study claim via SMS, Facebook

Currently, consumers have the option of filing claims at the tribunals' offices nationwide or online through the e-Tribunal System.
Special squad to check flag-waving creativity

Special squad to check flag-waving creativity

The state-level assessment will be from Aug 23 to 29, while the national-level assessment will be conducted from Sept 1 to 5.
Baby dumping: Police to classify as murder cases

Baby dumping: Police to classify as murder cases

However, the decision of whether such cases are classified as murder or not would be decided by the AG, said CID director.
Waste management: Cost to soar RM1.4 bil

Waste management: Cost to soar RM1.4 bil

Three existing concessionaires - Alam Flora, Southern Waste Management and E-Idaman - would continue to manage the solid waste disposal.
Ipoh mayor rescinds 'fly-the flag' order

Ipoh mayor rescinds 'fly-the flag' order

Patriotism should come naturally through the heart from all Malaysians, say groups.
Food, cosmetic producers compelled to get halal cert

Food, cosmetic producers compelled to get halal cert

Jamil Khir Baharom said the amendment was aimed at strengthening regulations for the nation's halal industry.
Financial aid to build temples at Setapak

Financial aid to build temples at Setapak

Secretary-general Ahmad Phesal Talib said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) would help with the building plans and land ownership.
'Populist ploys okay, but where are the core policies?'

'Populist ploys okay, but where are the core policies?'

A DAP state assemblyperson questions if the party has specific plans to fill key institutions and positions, should the opposition take Putrajaya.

Police to query Anwar over sultan's photo

Police to query Anwar over sultan's photo

The police had so far recorded the statements of 52 individuals including Johor PKR chairperson Chua Jui Meng.
MAS suffers RM532.6 mil pre-tax loss

MAS suffers RM532.6 mil pre-tax loss

Its revenue however increased by 26 per cent to RM3.2 billion compared to RM2.5 billion while operating profit improved 33 per cent.
MCA to Umno: We won't back down

MCA to Umno: We won't back down

MCA president Dr Chua Soi Lek says the party will make its stand, even if this sounds similar to that of bitter rivals DAP.
Strong CPO price rally won't last long

Strong CPO price rally won't last long

The price will see a retracement in coming weeks on factors such as negative export numbers or on the expectation that stock levels may rise by the end of this month.
Who calls Malaysia home?

Who calls Malaysia home?

COMMENT If the Chinese and Indians emigrate in droves, what do you envision the country becoming for those who remain behind?
MIC and Umno have failed the Indians, says DAP

MIC and Umno have failed the Indians, says DAP

M Kulasegaran calls on Indians to break away from the BN’s shackles and help create a second political tsunami in the next GE.
RM12.4 mil designer drugs found in mannequins

RM12.4 mil designer drugs found in mannequins

The raid on a premises in Ayer Hitam recovered 529,500 Eramin 5 pills concealed in 60 mannequins which were kept in 15 boxes.
Felda sues Suara Keadilan for RM200 million

Felda sues Suara Keadilan for RM200 million

UPDATED 4.52PM The government agency claims that the article published by the PKR organ was ‘defamatory' and ‘malicious'.
M'sian varsities fail ranking test for eighth year

M'sian varsities fail ranking test for eighth year

A Shanghai university’s top 500 list is again unable to include any from Malaysia.
'Open tenders will benefit, not erode, Malay interests'

'Open tenders will benefit, not erode, Malay interests'

UPDATED 5.33PM Rather, open tenders by the government for the sale of strategic land would benefit Malays, Kedah Gerakan Youth tells Perkasa.
Bail extended for 30 anti-ISA protestors

Bail extended for 30 anti-ISA protestors

Upon arrival at the PJ Police District Headquarters, they were initially stopped from entering but were told later bail was extended for another two weeks.


Forecast: Q2 GDP seen slowing to 8.1 percent

Forecast: Q2 GDP seen slowing to 8.1 percent

Second quarter 2010 median growth of 8.1 percent from year earlier. Forecast range of 14 analysts was between 7 percent and 8.8 percent.
Mahathir rains sarcasm on Gore, Wolfowitz

Mahathir rains sarcasm on Gore, Wolfowitz

NONE ‘Malaysians must never reject the advice of the great leaders of the US, a country dedicated to killing people so they can enjoy democracy'
Overseas training not a waste of funds

Overseas training not a waste of funds

'Success at the international stage is worth more than the money spent for sending athletes to train overseas.'
PAS: Why no action against ex-MAS chief?

PAS: Why no action against ex-MAS chief?

tajudin ramli UPDATED 2.50PM This is despite numerous reports over RM8 billion in losses by the national carrier, says PAS.  
Bakun dam ready, but pledges to natives unfulfilled

Bakun dam ready, but pledges to natives unfulfilled

NONE BAKUN SAGA Malaysiakini revisits the human story behind the Bakun Dam saga, to find a decade of empty promises made to the indigenous community.
Banker Nazir misses a point or two on NEP

Banker Nazir misses a point or two on NEP

COMMENT Will the gross deviations and distortions will be allowed to continue, without the government even batting an eyelid?
Headlines online: Aug 16, 2010

Headlines online: Aug 16, 2010

At least 200 Malaysians were conned of RM10 million by Africans and Ibrahim Ali lashing out at the CEC, were among the top stories today.

 

NRD studies Hindraf memo on 'British subjects'

NRD studies Hindraf memo on 'British subjects'

Hindraf met the department last Friday to elaborate on the plight of at least 150,000 left without citizenship by the colonial period.
Bkt Bendera Umno members threaten to jump ship

Bkt Bendera Umno members threaten to jump ship

NONE Kg Mutiara chief Rose Akhmar throws down the gauntlet to top leaders to solve the embattled division’s woes or face defections.
Vanity, desperation or political posturing?

Vanity, desperation or political posturing?

Which of these is behind the PM’s new book?
Talking in and out of turn

Talking in and out of turn

David Cameron should listen more and talk less.
District Rela official found dead near railway track

District Rela official found dead near railway track

"There were no injuries or weapons found and police have classified the case as sudden death," said Tumpat CID chief.
Tourism DG, ex-Pempena execs charged with CBT

Tourism DG, ex-Pempena execs charged with CBT

NONE UPDATED 4.57PM Three top former execs of the Tourism Ministry subsidiary, including the Tourism Ministry's present DG, have been charged.
We cannot achieve perfection by compulsion

We cannot achieve perfection by compulsion

To truly help the poor, find alternatives to minimum wage

To truly help the poor, find alternatives to minimum wage

Who is really threatening the Malays?

Who is really threatening the Malays?

Commentary a BN-bashing exercise

Commentary a BN-bashing exercise

Imperative social policies be well thought-out

Imperative social policies be well thought-out

Court dismisses Anwar's 2nd bid to strike out charge

Court dismisses Anwar's 2nd bid to strike out charge

UPDATED 6.00PM Another twist to the trial sees the High Court agreeing to allow an appeal which it initially ruled as not subject to appeal.
And the Perkasa drama plays on...

And the Perkasa drama plays on...

your say FREE So if Najib doesn’t treat Malays as poor, Umno will lose the Malay vote. But who will the Malay vote then go to? PR?
Khir vs Khalid: Who destroys documents faster?

Khir vs Khalid: Who destroys documents faster?

FREE If Khir has done so much for the state, why did he cart away official documents from his office after he was defeated?