Archive - 12 October 2010

PKR No 2: Azmin shocked that Khalid is in race

PKR No 2: Azmin shocked that Khalid is in race

PKR deputy president hopeful Azmin Ali believed that the Selangor MB had given a commitment to focus only on running the state.
Poverty eradication of rural people a pillar of RDMP

Poverty eradication of rural people a pillar of RDMP

The Rural Development Master Plan (RDMP) was drawn up to coordinate programmes and aid for poverty eradication as well as look after the welfare of the rural dwellers, said Rural and Regional
Development Minister Mohd Shafie Apdal.
Najib launches rural development master plan

Najib launches rural development master plan

He said the plan proved that the Malaysian government was committed towards changing the lives of the rural people for the better.
Rajang logjam causes estimated loss of RM2.7mil

Rajang logjam causes estimated loss of RM2.7mil

Bridges and jetties were awash with debris, beginning from the Malataheli timber camp, about 75km upstream from Kapit.

Koh sees no need for Race Relations Act

Koh sees no need for Race Relations Act

PARLIAMENT Minister in the PM's Department Koh Tsu Koon, responding to a Karpal Singh question, said there were adequate laws already in place.
Court dismisses Banting trio's application without hearing

Court dismisses Banting trio's application without hearing

It has dismissed a revision application by two lawyer brothers and another suspect against the remand extension order obtained by the police.
Info minister Rais lodges report against two bloggers

Info minister Rais lodges report against two bloggers

The two bloggers had alleged that his son was one of the beneficiaries of the ministry's RM1 billion grant to improve broadband access.
Kelantan denies Ladang Rakyat land grab

Kelantan denies Ladang Rakyat land grab

Deputy Menteri Besar Ahmad Yakub said some of the people who made the allegation had occupied the land, earmarked for the project, illegally.
Pemandu says GLCs capable of contributing RM454 bil

Pemandu says GLCs capable of contributing RM454 bil

Refuting the statement made by Tony Pua yesterday, the unit says that the combined market capitalisation of GLCs make only half of the amount.
No probe into ex-IGP's claim of interference

No probe into ex-IGP's claim of interference

PARLIAMENT Despite Musa Hassan accusing the Home Ministry of interfering, minister Hishammuddin says no action will be taken on the charge.
Petronas rated 'below par' in transparency study

Petronas rated 'below par' in transparency study

Worldwide study on accountability of extractive industries puts Malaysia behind Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and even Trinidad & Tobago.
PKR polls - no one is indispensable

PKR polls - no one is indispensable

BN parties need to redefine 'youth'

BN parties need to redefine 'youth'

Time for nationwide 'hartal'

Time for nationwide 'hartal'

Refugees, asylum seekers need mental healthcare too

Refugees, asylum seekers need mental healthcare too

Rep from school lends support to teen's family

Rep from school lends support to teen's family

Close family friend Monalisa Mukhtar says what happened to Aminulrasyid was truly unfortunate.
Mentoring is not cloning

Mentoring is not cloning

Freedom of speech works both ways

Freedom of speech works both ways

Budget deficit to shrink in 2011

Budget deficit to shrink in 2011

Sources say the govt is on track to meet its budget deficit target of 5.6 % of GDP in 2010 and is set for further budget consolidation in 2011.
Suhakam wants village chiefs to be independent

Suhakam wants village chiefs to be independent

A set of criteria and selection process for the posts of village, district and native chiefs should be put in place to ensure their appointments are free of political interference.
'Sg Besi airbase deal inked without letter of intent'

'Sg Besi airbase deal inked without letter of intent'

PARLIAMENT 1Malaysia Development Bhd inked a deal to redevelop the prime land without even receiving a letter of intent. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Semi-nude body found dumped in KK drain

Semi-nude body found dumped in KK drain

The semi-nude body of a woman, believed to be that of a nurse reported missing last Saturday, was found dumped in a drain today.
Yen Yen's visit  Down Under cost RM245,000

Yen Yen's visit Down Under cost RM245,000

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 6.45PM The sum was spent on the Tourism Minister, "a companion" and a senior government officer.
S'gor gov't to probe gangster-Klang council link

S'gor gov't to probe gangster-Klang council link

"We will get to the bottom of this and anyone found to have broken any rules will be severely dealt with," the MB's aide said.
Many traders unclear on anti-monopoly act

Many traders unclear on anti-monopoly act

"We were given 18 months (before January 2012) to introduce the act to the business community," the ministry's officer said.
Glowing reports of Johns Hopkins campus turn bleary

Glowing reports of Johns Hopkins campus turn bleary

The JHU Gazette website reports an arrangement in which Johns Hopkins officials would ‘assist in the setting up of a teaching hospital’.
PKR duo: Wee Choo Keong witnessed signing of SD

PKR duo: Wee Choo Keong witnessed signing of SD

NONE Latheefa Koya and Saiful Izham Ramli say Rahimi Osman's SD was signed in front of the ex-PKR MP. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Foreign investors still have confidence in M'sia

Foreign investors still have confidence in M'sia

The country received FDIs totalling RM9.6 billion and they involved 230 approved manufacturing projects, Dewan Rakyat told.
Logjam puts S'wak gov't on the rack

Logjam puts S'wak gov't on the rack

NONE The debris of logs, mud and silt in the Baleh and Rajang rivers bodes ill for Sarawak BN.
M'sians have the most digital friends in the world

M'sians have the most digital friends in the world

internet and media Believe it or not - Malaysians have the most friends and are also the heaviest users of social networking sites.
Bill withdrawn, but pickets proceed

Bill withdrawn, but pickets proceed

UPDATED 8.15PM Despite the government withdrawing the Employment (Amendment) Bill, scheduled pickets for workers rights proceeded as planned.
EC to meet on Friday over Batu Sapi by-election

EC to meet on Friday over Batu Sapi by-election

UPDATED 8.05PM The commission will meet on Friday to decide on the dates for the nomination and polling for the Batu Sapi by-election.
Nurul Izzah fails to qualify for PKR No 2 race

Nurul Izzah fails to qualify for PKR No 2 race

NONE The PKR election committee confirms that she did not garner enough nominations to qualify to run for deputy president.

 

Highway concessions award comes under scrutiny

Highway concessions award comes under scrutiny

toll booth price hike DAP’s Tony Pua says there is no indication that these projects are being tendered on an open and competitive basis.
Nazri: Indians are rightful citizens

Nazri: Indians are rightful citizens

De facto law minister reassures community that's often run down by extremists and also calls on those not happy with MIC to join Makkal Sakhti.
PSM: Gov't clearly favouring employers over workers

PSM: Gov't clearly favouring employers over workers

Amendments to labour laws are tailored to suit foreign investors and local employers instead of Malaysian workers.

Gov't withdraws bill to amend labour law

Gov't withdraws bill to amend labour law

UPDATED 3.15PM PARLIAMENT The government has abruptly withdrawn the much-touted bill to amend the Employment Act 1955.
Gerakan branches in Penang plan to join Pakatan, PCM

Gerakan branches in Penang plan to join Pakatan, PCM

UPDATED 2.19PM Its Kepala Batas chief quits, while many more party members - having failed to oust Teng Hock Nan at the Penang EGM - are also planning to quit.
Glam rocker can perform if he keeps his clothes on

Glam rocker can perform if he keeps his clothes on

NONE Adam Lambert, who is openly gay, shot to fame on American Idol and has created controversy with his performances.
Mobilising moderate Malaysia

Mobilising moderate Malaysia

The modern world needs a third force of influence.
Headlines online: Oct 12, 2010

Headlines online: Oct 12, 2010

Dailies led with the bus crash which killed 12 people on Sunday, while the New Straits Times front-paged news of moles in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
Watch out for interactive e-books

Watch out for interactive e-books

With video, audio, and animation, they're irresistible.
Batu Sapi PKR shortlists three candidates

Batu Sapi PKR shortlists three candidates

NONE The one who is picked tonight will have to be endorsed by the party's national leadership.
Teen death trial: 19 bullets found

Teen death trial: 19 bullets found

NONE UPDATED 5.15PM 17 spent bullets and two live ammunition rounds were retrieved from the roads.
Teng survives, but what now?

Teng survives, but what now?

ANALYSIS Penang Gerakan is deeply split and it can forget about regaining power until the party is able to close ranks.
Ibrahim Ali - Malaysia's Pauline Hanson

Ibrahim Ali - Malaysia's Pauline Hanson

NONE FREE 'Nothing else matters to Ibrahim Ali, including the decency to respect a colleague and fellow human being.'
'Mr Speaker, don't disrespect the rakyat'

'Mr Speaker, don't disrespect the rakyat'

parliament speaker pandikar amin FREE 'To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.'