Archive - 23 September 2010

Suhakam wants powers to take cases to court

Suhakam wants powers to take cases to court

The matter had been proposed to the government quite some time ago, but it did not receive encouraging response.

'No open tender for 'MCA' plates' still in force

'No open tender for 'MCA' plates' still in force

The order not to open tenders for vehicle registration in Melaka for license plates from MCA 1-9999 to the public is still in force.
'M'sia also should impose moratorium on maids'

'M'sia also should impose moratorium on maids'

Malaysia has been urged to impose a moratorium on the hiring of Indonesian maids to ensure effective measures are in place to prevent abuse of these migrant workers.
Saturday's EGM not valid, says Makkal Sakti Party chief

Saturday's EGM not valid, says Makkal Sakti Party chief

RS Thanenthiran says some disgruntled members and leaders who had been expeleld from the party were behind the move in calling the EGM.
Hornbill Skyways not in crisis despite two copter crashes

Hornbill Skyways not in crisis despite two copter crashes

Its executive chairperson Aidan Wing said the crashes in 2004 could have happened to any airline company in the world.
Petronas plans to change crude price formula

Petronas plans to change crude price formula

Petronas is reviewing its crude price formula, paving way for a change for the first time in eight years, industry sources said today.
RM4 bil donor calls off 'development project'

RM4 bil donor calls off 'development project'

‘Donation’ was meant to be a goodwill token for PAS to develop the state, says I’da World Group executive chairperson Abdul Rahim Abdul Wahab.
Anwars vs Saiful: Case management on Jan 10

Anwars vs Saiful: Case management on Jan 10

Anwar Ibrahim's suit against his former aide, Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan for malice in lodging a report that he was sodomised by Anwar, has been set for another mention date pending disposal of his trial on a sodomy charge at the Criminal High Court. 
RTD: Order to reserve 'MCA' plates still in effect

RTD: Order to reserve 'MCA' plates still in effect

RTD director says they received a letter from the private secretary of Transport Minister Ong Tee Keat that open bidding was not permitted.
Zaid explains gaffe: 'Nyanyu', not 'nyanyuk'

Zaid explains gaffe: 'Nyanyu', not 'nyanyuk'

NONE He says a reporter misheard him as saying nyanyuk (senile) instead of nyanyu (talking gibberish) in a comment on PKR deputy president Syed Husin Ali.

 


Witness: S'wak CM not involved in sacking GM

Witness: S'wak CM not involved in sacking GM

The Hornbill Skyways chief tells Industrial Court that the Sarawak CM was not involved in the sacking of GM.
AG appeals against court's decision in Lingam case

AG appeals against court's decision in Lingam case

A senior federal counsel confirmed that the motion was filed at the Federal Court Registry yesterday.
My Top 10 ideas for Budget 2011

My Top 10 ideas for Budget 2011

Both sides depend on the mob, both appeal to it

Both sides depend on the mob, both appeal to it

DAP submits memo over 'racist' principal

DAP submits memo over 'racist' principal

The party wants the Kedah education department to discipline the SMK Bukit Selambau principal who is reportedly back at the school.

Strange goings-on at PKR KK polls

Strange goings-on at PKR KK polls

Muhyiddin: 'Racist' principal outside my jurisdiction

Muhyiddin: 'Racist' principal outside my jurisdiction

The minister cannot make any decision on government officers with the pay grade of 48 and above.
Murder suspects' dogs didn't deserve to die

Murder suspects' dogs didn't deserve to die

The Gerakan experiment has failed

The Gerakan experiment has failed

Team Reformasi in 'critical' condition

Team Reformasi in 'critical' condition

pkr elections 2010 The group is standing in the PKR Bayan Baru polls on Saturday and consider it vital that members come out and support them.


NGO: Expedite bill to halt domestic worker violence

NGO: Expedite bill to halt domestic worker violence

Migrant Care says that the recent abuse of a Javanese domestic worker signals that both governments need to “act urgently”.
Students plan gathering over graffiti case

Students plan gathering over graffiti case

Our future leaders seem to be bent on a show of strength where the relevant authorities are concerned in the case involving the PM's wife.
Nurul Izzah explains U-turn on VP post

Nurul Izzah explains U-turn on VP post

NONE UPDATED 6.03PM She says the sudden increase in nominations has spurred her to take the plunge. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Proton commits to turning around Lotus

Proton commits to turning around Lotus

National carmaker is committed to turning around its loss-making subsidiary Lotus by 2015, and has no plans to sell off the British marque.
SSM pays surprise visit to firm after RM 4bil offer

SSM pays surprise visit to firm after RM 4bil offer

UPDATED 7.03PM SSM officers today called on I'da World Group Sdn Bhd, the company that offered a RM4 bil donation to PAS recently.
PSM: Set up revolving housing fund for workers

PSM: Set up revolving housing fund for workers

Corporate bodies are bailed out, and the same should be done for those who find it difficult to service their housing loans.
Court strikes out petition to wind up hospital contractor

Court strikes out petition to wind up hospital contractor

The petition was struck out when counsel for the petitioner GM Healthcare Sdn Bhd failed to turn up after the case was called up twice.
Orang Asli win damages for demolished chapel

Orang Asli win damages for demolished chapel

The JB High Court found that the Johor state authorities and JHEOA had acted unlawfully when they levelled the chapel in 2005.
Why M'sian First is a joke

Why M'sian First is a joke

Communication is the building block for understanding.
Sosilawati case: Suspect brought to canal again

Sosilawati case: Suspect brought to canal again

sosilawati lawiya UPDATED 3.43PM The remand period for the other three suspects, two of them lawyers, ends on Saturday.
Headlines online: Sept 23, 2010

Headlines online: Sept 23, 2010

Developments of the probe into the Tanjung Sepat murders hog headlines of dailies today.
NUJ president flexes muscles over Utusan criticism

NUJ president flexes muscles over Utusan criticism

It's a sign of the times when the journalist carries the fight not only to an outside force but also to his own employer.

 

Will general election in Burma change anything?

Will general election in Burma change anything?

burma swedagon temple If anything, the military junta seems to have learned its lessons from past uprisings to enforced even stricter controls on the people.
Zaid won't be left out, promises Azmin

Zaid won't be left out, promises Azmin

azmin ali EXCLUSIVE Azmin vows to work with party election rival Zaid Ibrahim, regardless of the outcome. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Elderly rhino enlisted in breeding attempt

Elderly rhino enlisted in breeding attempt

Wildlife officials are trying to artificially inseminate an elderly female rhinoceros in a bid to revive one of the world's most endangered species.
Norwegian report biased, inaccurate: Samling

Norwegian report biased, inaccurate: Samling

The recent decision by the Norwegian Government Pension Fund to divest its stake in the company gave a wrong message about its logging operations.
Don't forget the socially excluded

Don't forget the socially excluded

Concern that M'sia is lagging behind on some MDGs.
Mahathir musical destined for greatness?

Mahathir musical destined for greatness?

mahathir at bum 2009 bloggers conference talking about sex and old age 290509 The ex-PM turned musical stage show Tun Mahathir has the potential to be a national classic, croons Rais Yatim.
Sacked councillor lodges report against Ronnie Liu

Sacked councillor lodges report against Ronnie Liu

NONE UPDATED 3.14PM The row between Tee Boon Hock and his ex-boss Ronnie Liu intensifies.
ETP consultations: Pakatan states get little respect

ETP consultations: Pakatan states get little respect

etp economic transformation programme This is despite Penang and Selangor are both national key economic areas and large stakeholders in many projects.
Kit Siang: Why are MCA cybertroopers attacking me?

Kit Siang: Why are MCA cybertroopers attacking me?

NONE He believes his parliamentary question on the Banting murders caused MCA to organise a large number of negative Twitter responses .

 

How S'gor won over the Orang Asli

How S'gor won over the Orang Asli

orang asli sagong tasi case 130605 COMMENT The new politics has come with the required political will to see Orang Asli aspirations realised.
Karpal to Bar: Lawyers' private lives not off-limits

Karpal to Bar: Lawyers' private lives not off-limits

The Bar Council says it has no powers over their members' private lives, veteran lawyer Karpal Singh says, "yes, you do".
ETP: The devil is in the details

ETP: The devil is in the details

vox populi small thumbnail FREE ‘My main concern with the ETP is the shift from FDI to DDI up to a 75% increase. How sustainable is this?'
Sedition: It's time to grow up, Malaysia

Sedition: It's time to grow up, Malaysia

FREE ‘If there is law against prank calls, shouldn't there be a law to deter Perkasa for making irresponsible police reports?’
Arrest warrant on PKR Youth chief if he doesn't help police

Arrest warrant on PKR Youth chief if he doesn't help police

A warrant of arrest will be issued against Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin if he evades assisting investigations into the murder of cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya.