Archive - 17 August 2010

Freeze on new licences for moneylenders continues

Freeze on new licences for moneylenders continues

The government has turned down the appeal by the Malaysian Licensed Moneylenders Association, Housing and Local Government Minister Chor Chee Heung said.
Pekema denies APs only benefit a handful of Malays

Pekema denies APs only benefit a handful of Malays

It says the AP policy has given birth to many bumiputera entrepenuers in the automotive sector.
Strong 2nd quarter economic performance expected

Strong 2nd quarter economic performance expected

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak expects the country's economic performance in the second quarter this year to be commendable.
Fight for all races, Shafie tells BN parties

Fight for all races, Shafie tells BN parties

They should strive to win the hearts of all races and not merely focus on a particular one, says Umno vice-president Mohd Shafie Apdal.
Parties in Nurin Jazlin's suit still discussing settlement

Parties in Nurin Jazlin's suit still discussing settlement

Her father, the government and the police are still working a settlement through mediation to the negligence suit filed by him.
Fly Jalur Gemilang with patriotic fervour - Zambry

Fly Jalur Gemilang with patriotic fervour - Zambry

Flying it should come from the heart and from a spirit of patriotism said the Perak Menteri Besar.

 

Chua asked to prove  'Ali Baba' concept still practised

Chua asked to prove 'Ali Baba' concept still practised

The MMCA wants the MCA president to prove that contractors are practising the 'Ali Baba' concept so that action can be taken against them.
M'sians freed by Indonesians could still face action

M'sians freed by Indonesians could still face action

The seven fishermen freed today could still face action if they had encroached into the Indonesian territory, Foreign Minister Anifah Aman said.
Leptospirosis: 3 NS camps stop water activities

Leptospirosis: 3 NS camps stop water activities

The camps - Nilam Ehsan (Bidor), Gemilang Leadership (Gopeng) and another in Kuala Kangsar might be contaminated with the bacteria.
Puncak Niaga in debt, but boss paid RM14mil

Puncak Niaga in debt, but boss paid RM14mil

Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd executive chairperson Rozali Ismail is country’s eighth highest paid director, according to a Malaysian Business survey.
Irresponsible to imply Umno a hindrance to 1Malaysia

Irresponsible to imply Umno a hindrance to 1Malaysia

"No need for Upko president to question whether Umno understood the true meaning or spirit of the 1Malaysia concept," Salleh Said Keruak said.
Activist fights for 'Student Power' lecture at UM

Activist fights for 'Student Power' lecture at UM

After a fourth rejection, filmmaker Fahmi Reza is campaigning with UM students to pressure the university to allow the lecture.
Is Soi Lek flexing his muscles or playacting?

Is Soi Lek flexing his muscles or playacting?

ANALYSIS Political observers think Chua’s bravura is merely sandiwara, while a senior Umno member says his party is not really taking notice.
Teoh inquest: Fireworks expected tomorrow

Teoh inquest: Fireworks expected tomorrow

There's a buzz of expectation with important witnesses to testify, while a call has gone out to the public to show support for Teoh.
Liu's supporters drag Teng into support letter row

Liu's supporters drag Teng into support letter row

UPDATED 8.35PM Supporters of CEC member Ronnie Liu claim that rival party leader Teng Chang Khim had issued dubious support letters for companies.
EC: Address change laws amended to prevent fraud

EC: Address change laws amended to prevent fraud

The Perak EC added that they were willing to process changes of address beyond office hours if political parties can arrange it.
Ethnic-based economic congresses rapped

Ethnic-based economic congresses rapped

Analysts rap the business community for wasting efforts in congresses that serve as mere  ‘political bargaining chips'.
Cops high-handed, PAS complains to Suhakam

Cops high-handed, PAS complains to Suhakam

The party questions police ‘aggression’ against those who had gathered on private premises at two separate events.
Get cabinet to stop acquisition, MIC dared

Get cabinet to stop acquisition, MIC dared

The Perak DAP issues this dare a week before the formal hearing to acquire land that has belonged to Sitiawan Indians for 80 years.
Soi Lek to DPM: Move with the times, drop May 13 talk

Soi Lek to DPM: Move with the times, drop May 13 talk

The MCA president says Malaysians have matured since the 1969 race riots and there is no need to beat the "racial war drum" now.
PM: Per capita income to hit RM49,500

PM: Per capita income to hit RM49,500

"To fulfil this high-income nation benchmark, the country will need to grow at five to six percent between 2011 and 2020," the PM said.
Dr M: Proton-Perodua merger hard, but welcomed

Dr M: Proton-Perodua merger hard, but welcomed

NONE Dr M welcomes the idea of a merger between Proton and Perodua, but says it could be a difficult process.
Azhar: 'Accusations unfair, procedures not right'

Azhar: 'Accusations unfair, procedures not right'

The state Umno leader says the resolution to refer him to the committee was not debated when it was tabled, hence procedurally wrong.

Past and future of the 'cursed dam'

Past and future of the 'cursed dam'

NONE BAKUN SERIES Controversies have dogged the dam from the start and its future prospects do not look rosy either.
Take action on 'racist' principal in Johor

Take action on 'racist' principal in Johor

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang says the "severest" disciplinary action must be taken as the remarks were "derogatory, offensive, and racist".

 

Hawker sues police, gov't over 'brutality'

Hawker sues police, gov't over 'brutality'

He is seeking RM2 million in damages for a broken knee-cap, sustained when police officers were sent in to disperse the 2007 rally. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Genting Bhd directors highest paid

Genting Bhd directors highest paid

The gaming company also had the highest remuneration band of RM87.6 million-RM87.65 million for a single director.
College bars couples from riding motorbikes, cars

College bars couples from riding motorbikes, cars

NONE A teachers' institute in Kuantan bars its students from riding on a motorcycle or in a car with another person of the opposite gender.
EPF, NRD see double on Sabah MyKad

EPF, NRD see double on Sabah MyKad

However, the Employees Provident Fund claims to have resolved the matter which involves two individuals who share the same Mykad number.
'MCA, fulfill promises made on Beng Hock's grave'

'MCA, fulfill promises made on Beng Hock's grave'

Teoh’s family are unhappy with the inquest and want the politicians to live up to their word and push for a royal commission.
Umno leader to know fate in November

Umno leader to know fate in November

"I've explained to the committee what I actually meant. I did not threaten anyone," said the Penaga assemblyperson.
Mystery note delay: Conspiracy at play?

Mystery note delay: Conspiracy at play?

An advisor to the MACC says that the seven-month delay in producing the ‘mystery note' has made the commission look bad.

Indonesia frees seven M'sian fishermen

Indonesia frees seven M'sian fishermen

They arrived on a ferry from Batam at the Stulang Jetty at 11.20am accompanied by staff of the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore.
Pornthip arrives amidst tight security

Pornthip arrives amidst tight security

NONE The renowned Thai pathologist is in Malaysia for the second time, to testify at the Teoh Beng Hock inquest.
PAS goes after Felcra

PAS goes after Felcra

The dust has yet settled from the embroglio over Felda, but PAS is already training its sights on another federal land agency. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Heritage' homes that Penang can do without

'Heritage' homes that Penang can do without

NONE NEWS FEATURE Many of the hardcore poor live in run-down homes - and the state is no closer to a proper housing policy that answers their needs.
Headlines online: Aug 17, 2010

Headlines online: Aug 17, 2010

Most dailies led with news that the Tourism Ministry DG and two former officers of the ministry's subsidiary, Pempena, were charged with CBT.

 

'Gag order' can't change a thing

'Gag order' can't change a thing

The courts have decided, so please stop the bullying.
Hungry ghost festival: No showgirls, please

Hungry ghost festival: No showgirls, please

NONE More than RM2 million is spent annually in Penang to celebrate the month-long festival which will last until Sept 7.
Perkasa will sink into oblivion in no time

Perkasa will sink into oblivion in no time

Low wages need a holistic human resources remedy

Low wages need a holistic human resources remedy

The end of dinosaur days

The end of dinosaur days

Tamil school PIBGs should wake-up

Tamil school PIBGs should wake-up

Team works proves a success in conservation

Team works proves a success in conservation

The Starbucks effect in M'sia

The Starbucks effect in M'sia


It pioneered the free Wi-Fi culture.
Sodomy II - an authoritarian fantasy

Sodomy II - an authoritarian fantasy

COMMENT The legal process by which justice is arrived at is conspicuous by its absence in the case against Anwar Ibrahim.
MCA vs Umno: Deja vu?

MCA vs Umno: Deja vu?

vox populi small thumbnail FREE ‘Why is Chua Soi Lek pointing to DAP to protect the Chinese? It seems this is propaganda.'
'Why was DPP Farah on the case anyway?'

'Why was DPP Farah on the case anyway?'

FREE ‘If she was not privy to the documents, then why was she roped in in the first place? Doesn’t this also show that some of our civil servants are being paid to be doing nothing productive?’