Archive - 26 August 2010

DAP CEC upholds Tee's sacking

DAP CEC upholds Tee's sacking

NONE The DAP central executive committee has resolved to uphold the sacking of veteran party member Tee Boon Hock for nepotism.
Chua to DJ Jamal: Conspiracy theories sell well

Chua to DJ Jamal: Conspiracy theories sell well

NONE Radio DJ Jamaluddin Ibrahim claims his indefinite suspension is a political conspiracy, but the MCA president says it's not so.

RM21 mil mansion: A gift to Taib's family?

RM21 mil mansion: A gift to Taib's family?

NONE Did logging giant Samling give a 100-year-old mansion in Seattle worth at least RM21 million to the Sarawak CM’s family?
EON ordered to refund customer over faulty tyre

EON ordered to refund customer over faulty tyre

The consumers tribunal orders EON Bhd to refund RM210 to a customer for the purchase of a tyre and conduct another inspection on his car.
Pakatan leadership still non-committal over hudud

Pakatan leadership still non-committal over hudud

The implementation of hudud law was not part of Pakatan Rakyat's common policy framework (CPF), said PKR de facto chief Anwar Ibrahim. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Karpal queries AG's inaction over racist remarks

Karpal queries AG's inaction over racist remarks

DAP chairperson suggests that the attorney-general could charge civil servants uttering such remarks under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act.
Chinese applying for civil service double in number

Chinese applying for civil service double in number

Public Service Commission received 25,789 applications from the Chinese last year compared with 12,872 in 2007.
PKR's direct election process starts tomorrow

PKR's direct election process starts tomorrow

Five divisions in Kelantan and five in Kedah will submit nominations for their leaders, to be elected at their AGMs.

Komtar traders: We regret voting Pakatan to power

Komtar traders: We regret voting Pakatan to power

No end to spat between the vocal Komtar Ramadan bazaar traders and Penang government despite this being the holy month.
Sime Darby sees profits plummet on overruns

Sime Darby sees profits plummet on overruns

Ibrahim: Umno will be happy if KJ resigns

Ibrahim: Umno will be happy if KJ resigns

Sandbox politics appears to be the order of the day as politicians vie to go one up over one another, apparently oblivious to public opinion.
HRP's 20-point plan to improve Indians' lot

HRP's 20-point plan to improve Indians' lot

In response to the PM's request for feedback on the 2011 Budget, it proposes a RM53 billion plan to ‘undo the injustice to the community'.
Ex-Bkt Kepayang rep robbed of SUV, cash

Ex-Bkt Kepayang rep robbed of SUV, cash

Three men robbed a former Bukit Kepayang assemblyperson of his SUV and RM6,000 near Taman Dusun Nyiur this morning.
Five names crop up as possible successors to Taib

Five names crop up as possible successors to Taib

Abang Johari appears to be the favourite to take over as Sarawak chief minister, but the ever-cunning Taib Mahmud could very well spring a surprise.
Sime Darby: 43% drop in profit, but still in the black

Sime Darby: 43% drop in profit, but still in the black

UPDATED 7.00PM Total profit for Sime Darby Bhd amounts to RM1.7 billion, down 43 percent from the previous financial year.
Protest memo against M'sian's death sentence

Protest memo against M'sian's death sentence

A group of concerned citizens continue to press Singapore not to hang the young man who's now languishing in death row.
'1Malaysia' a derailed dream

'1Malaysia' a derailed dream

Problem could be 'No religion' instead of 'Other religion'

Problem could be 'No religion' instead of 'Other religion'

Empowering the Malays

Empowering the Malays

Gov't 'almost ready' to implement GST

Gov't 'almost ready' to implement GST

The government has put in place all the necessary structure for the introduction of the GST although the new tax regime would not be implemented next year.
BTN to blame for recalcitrant headmistress

BTN to blame for recalcitrant headmistress

PTPTN loans: Deferment available from Sept 1

PTPTN loans: Deferment available from Sept 1

MAS gives full refund for cancelled flights

MAS gives full refund for cancelled flights

RM115b a year from public-private partnership

RM115b a year from public-private partnership

He expressed confidence that the target can be met although many countries globally are still experiencing an economic downturn.
DPP vs Pornthip video goes online, finally

DPP vs Pornthip video goes online, finally

NONE UPDATED 5.55PM The video depicts DPP Abdul Razak Musa asking a series of baffling questions that riled up those sitting in the gallery. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Paroled prisoner to enjoy Raya with family

Paroled prisoner to enjoy Raya with family

It will be a meaningful Ramadan and Aidilfitri for Pazil Onik, 30, a prisoner who was released on parole from yesterday.
Musa laments LDP kicking up a stink on Mazu case

Musa laments LDP kicking up a stink on Mazu case

Chief Minister Musa Aman said it was unfortunate that LDP chose to bring up the Mazu statue case at the state BN meeting.
Education and fragmented kin

Education and fragmented kin

The sticky situation has been anticipated all along.
RM500 'duit raya' cheer for S'gor, Malacca gov't staff

RM500 'duit raya' cheer for S'gor, Malacca gov't staff

The state government says the cash aid is to help them meet expenses during the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season.
Nurul Izzah has sinned, says Jamil Khir

Nurul Izzah has sinned, says Jamil Khir

nurul izzah 050407 talking Those who tarnish their country's image with the aim of causing turmoil are regarded to have sinned, said the minister.
Parti Cinta Sabah affair lands PKR 12 in hot soup

Parti Cinta Sabah affair lands PKR 12 in hot soup

The PKR state disciplinary committee has found them guilty of being involved in the splinter party and is recommending their suspension.
Three-way fight for PKR Youth chief likely

Three-way fight for PKR Youth chief likely

One is said to have the blessings of de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim, whose daughter Nurul Izzah is staying off to focus on her MP work.

 

'March to Putrajaya' publisher quizzed by cops

'March to Putrajaya' publisher quizzed by cops

NONE Three police officers from Bukit Aman questioned Low Chee Chong regarding ‘The March to Putrajaya'.


'Give us free durian, or else we'll arrest you'

'Give us free durian, or else we'll arrest you'

Four men posed as police in an attempt to intimidate a durian vendor into allowing them to eat the pungent fruit for free.
Parents of surau vandals apologise

Parents of surau vandals apologise

NONE The parents of four teenagers who allegedly defaced a surau in Seremban met surau committee members today.
Umno trio plan to crush Pakatan-led S'gor

Umno trio plan to crush Pakatan-led S'gor

NONE Undeterred by the poor response to the Save Selangor campaign, the state Umno vows to ‘whip' Pakatan gov't into submission.
Taib's dilemma is of his own making

Taib's dilemma is of his own making

COMMENT Sarawak's "white haired raja" seems bent on building his dynasty, not bothered that the new generation does not buy the ways of the old.
Final victory: Settlers get RM11 mil from Felda

Final victory: Settlers get RM11 mil from Felda

UPDATED 3.10PM Hundreds of Felda Kemahang 3 settlers received some Hari Raya cheer after Felda was ordered to pay RM11 million for cheating them. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Party polls: Wanita PKR reveals 'cai tan'

Party polls: Wanita PKR reveals 'cai tan'

NONE UPDATED 2.39PM  Fuziah Salleh goes for national vice-president’s post while six other Wanita leaders make a bid for places on the central leadership council.

Headlines online: Aug 26, 2010

Headlines online: Aug 26, 2010

The RM500 duit raya for civil servants and the reaction to a demonstration at the Malaysian embassy in Jakarta are among today’s top stories.
Keep politics out of charity

Keep politics out of charity

Charitable bodies linked to politicians have the potential for corruption.
Keep charitable bodies and politics apart

Keep charitable bodies and politics apart

Charitable bodies linked to politicians have the potential for corruption.
No cultural performance at Merdeka celebration

No cultural performance at Merdeka celebration

Instead 1,500 police and army personnel are set to perform at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil next Tuesday.
Malaysia's uneasy dance with the Web

Malaysia's uneasy dance with the Web

COMMENT Are the authorities about to start filtering Internet journalism? The worrying question continues to hangs over denizens of the Internet.
NCR land surveys: S'wak minister gets ticking off

NCR land surveys: S'wak minister gets ticking off

Saying that native land will only be surveyed if the request is made through BN elected representatives proves Naroden Majais' ignorance of the law.
Noh Omar in a state of denial

Noh Omar in a state of denial

FREE 'Khir Toyo’s reputation is second to none when it comes to arrogance, corruption and mismanagement.’
Why can't MACC do anything about Taib?

Why can't MACC do anything about Taib?

NONE FREE 'MACC is unable to act on Taib Mahmud and his family members as its officers are currently busy ‘strangling’ themselves.’