Archive - 7 September 2010

Water shortfall likely by 2012

Water shortfall likely by 2012

This could occur in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya unless the Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant is implemented immediately.
Introduce healthy competition for products - Khairy

Introduce healthy competition for products - Khairy

He hopes the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2010, would encourage healthy competition in terms of prices to benefit consumers.
Dr M: Islam, Muslims at mercy of PAS

Dr M: Islam, Muslims at mercy of PAS

Its leaders are using religion as a weapon of political survival, says the former prime minister.
Musa Hassan told not to 'hit and run'

Musa Hassan told not to 'hit and run'

musa hassan The outgoing IGP has been urged to file a formal report on the alleged ‘interference' by third parties in police affairs.
Tajuddin seeks RM500m counterclaim from MAS

Tajuddin seeks RM500m counterclaim from MAS

The ex-MAS chairperson is suing the national carrier, claiming the latter’s MACC report against him was defamatory.
Radio 988FM: 'Brutal' axe begins to fall

Radio 988FM: 'Brutal' axe begins to fall

A senior programme manager has received his walking papers and popular DJ Jamaluddin and the others involved are expected to receive theirs tomorrow.
Three ringleaders of 'Sabah 12' suspended

Three ringleaders of 'Sabah 12' suspended

PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution says the remaining nine have been let off with a stern warning.
Bar defends 'seditious' MyConstitution campaign

Bar defends 'seditious' MyConstitution campaign

The federal government and several state governments have provided funding to the MyConstitution campaign, says Bar Council.
Police report made over TV3's Aidilfitri ad

Police report made over TV3's Aidilfitri ad

Suara Anak Pahang today lodged a police report over the airing of an Aidilfitri ad by TV3 which they claimed insulted Muslims.
Sept 30 set for submissions in Rosli Dahlan case

Sept 30 set for submissions in Rosli Dahlan case

The ongoing case against Rosli Dahlan, implicated during the investigations into Ramli Yusof’s corruption case, may finally see resolution.
'City Hall liable for any mishap on Bukit Gasing'

'City Hall liable for any mishap on Bukit Gasing'

Lawyer Derek Fernandez says its residents have told the authorities of the great danger of allowing development there.

 

 

 

 

 

   
Leachate seepage closes Sg Semenyih water plant

Leachate seepage closes Sg Semenyih water plant

A breached wall of a landfill had caused leachate to seep into the Sungai Kembong which fed raw water to the plant.
Man charged with trafficking 63 Indonesian women

Man charged with trafficking 63 Indonesian women

Businessman Lee In Chiew, 49, was charged in Perlis for trafficking and 'exploiting them by using threats and force'.

More reps disclaim 'pro-Azmin' label

More reps disclaim 'pro-Azmin' label

Several among the 13 state reps purported to be supporters of Azmin Ali for PKR deputy presidency claim their 'endorsement' was announced without their knowledge or consent.
Non-Muslims in mosques: the Prophet's practice

Non-Muslims in mosques: the Prophet's practice

Gays imposing their lifestyle on us

Gays imposing their lifestyle on us

Bible used to justify discrimination

Bible used to justify discrimination

Gay is cool but not obedience, repentance?

Gay is cool but not obedience, repentance?

Namewee's way to online branding

Namewee's way to online branding

His savvy use of new media is admirable.
Racism - the Datuk's bizarre argument

Racism - the Datuk's bizarre argument

Reject race, religious-based parties: Gerakan Youth

Reject race, religious-based parties: Gerakan Youth

As long as they exist, there will be those who seek to champion their respective ethnic and religious group, says the Kedah Gerakan Youth chief.
The importance of tire safety

The importance of tire safety

Headlines online: Sept 7, 2010

Headlines online: Sept 7, 2010

Wildlife smuggling, the Malaysia-Indonesia sea border issue and the ‘social contract' make up today's mixed bag of headlines.
Amir Muhammad: Never stop questioning

Amir Muhammad: Never stop questioning

The filmmaker says Malaysians have a history of intellectual discourse but the government is out to stem dissent and independent ideas. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Hisham Rais: Umno has shrunk the Malay mind

Hisham Rais: Umno has shrunk the Malay mind

NONE He says Umno has forced the Malays to be ‘lazy thinkers' in order to maintain its grip on power. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Who stole the NEP agenda?

Who stole the NEP agenda?

History is being rewritten by false and insincere actors.
Plane crashes, trainee pilot killed

Plane crashes, trainee pilot killed

A woman trainee pilot was killed and her male instructor injured after a light aircraft crashed in a plantation near Gunung Pulai today.

In defence of Nurul Izzah

In defence of Nurul Izzah

NONE COMMENT Why her proposal for a debate on the meaning of Article 153, and how it has been implemented over the years, has merit.
RM5 bil to help bumis own shares

RM5 bil to help bumis own shares

NONE RM5 bil has been set aside through the Finance Ministry's Ekuiti Nasional as an initial allocation to help bumiputeras own selected shares.
Syed Husin backs Nurul Izzah, says she's 'spot on'

Syed Husin backs Nurul Izzah, says she's 'spot on'

The PKR No 2 says her criticisms of affirmative action 'are accurate and a challenge that is spot on and that has stung the target'.
M'sian flags more prominent in rural areas

M'sian flags more prominent in rural areas

A social worker laments that flag flying durinig Merdeka has dipped 20 percent in urban areas, but says compulsion will only backfire.
Prove that 756 had crossed over, PAS tells Umno

Prove that 756 had crossed over, PAS tells Umno

Larut PAS division says the claims are false and warns Perak Umno not to make false statements especially during Ramadan.

 

Khairy: You'd need a death wish to go after Perkasa

Khairy: You'd need a death wish to go after Perkasa

NONE INTERVIEW He however feels Perkasa is causing a significant loss of non-Malay support for Umno. [VIDEO INSIDE]
13 state reps voice support for Azmin

13 state reps voice support for Azmin

UPDATED 2.10PM More PKR representatives voice their support for Azmin Ali to contest for the deputy presidency.
Reforming PDRM: Lessons from Gerald Templer

Reforming PDRM: Lessons from Gerald Templer

NONE Templer cleared the rot from the Malayan police and gained public trust; can the new IGP do the same, and will he want to?
Taib looks set to call the shots at next S'wak polls

Taib looks set to call the shots at next S'wak polls

taib mahmud and pbb The general feeling in the state is that the chief minister is the man for Sarawak at this moment.
'Tree assembly' video maker's charge deferred

'Tree assembly' video maker's charge deferred

ong boon piow UPDATED 1.05PM In a strange turn of events, the prosecutors were unable to lay charges against the Perak DAP state rep.
Race Relations Act may not help

Race Relations Act may not help

COMMENT Resorting to a Race Relations Act as deterrent to racist taunts places the cart before the horse.
'1Malaysia walks a super-thin line'

'1Malaysia walks a super-thin line'

NONE FREE 'Santa Claus has a flying sleigh. Harry Porter has a flying broomstick. Ali Baba has a flying carpet. So why can't Pak Haji have a flying beca?'
'PKR can do without such cabals'

'PKR can do without such cabals'

FREE 'The PKR MPs certainly have a right to make their own choice, but why gang up and try to pre-empt the impending contest in an effort to influence the grassroots of the party?'
No 2 fight: Discomfiting parallels to Umno

No 2 fight: Discomfiting parallels to Umno

NONE COMMENT Early moves and verbal slings in the race for No 2 suggest that Umno's besetting vices could be PKR's to replicate.