Archive - 13 October 2010

Too early to gauge Chinese support in Galas: Soi Lek

Too early to gauge Chinese support in Galas: Soi Lek

MCA president Dr Chua Soi Lek said today it was still too early to gauge the Chinese support in the Galas state constituency in Kelantan where a by-election will be held on Nov 4. 
Bakun to start generating power in June 2011

Bakun to start generating power in June 2011

The Bakun Dam in the Belaga district may begin to generate 300 megawatts (MW) of electricity in June next year with the impoundment having started today, said Sarawak Hidro Sdn Bhd managing director Zulkifle Osman.
MCMC quizzes Rocky's Bru over allegations involving minister's son

MCMC quizzes Rocky's Bru over allegations involving minister's son

Blogger Rocky's Bru turned up at the MCMC HQ to give a statement in connection with a posting on his blog that was related to the son of a minister.
Another ex-Anwar aide claims coercion

Another ex-Anwar aide claims coercion

Rasid Rosli claims he was confined at a hotel and forced to sign a statutory declaration against his will.
Teachers hopping mad as private info made public

Teachers hopping mad as private info made public

The list containing the name, identity card number, salary, telephone numbers and the arrears of individual teachers were widely circulated.
Police call two more from PKR over Rahimi's claims

Police call two more from PKR over Rahimi's claims

They are said to be part of the group which forced Rahimi to stay at the Quality Hotel in June 2008.

 



S'wak natives slam asst minister over NCR remarks

S'wak natives slam asst minister over NCR remarks

They are unhappy that he is discouraging them from going to court to fight for their Native Customary Rights land.

 

Objections received on 64 PKR division meetings

Objections received on 64 PKR division meetings

The objections include those from five divisions - Hulu Selangor, Kota Raja, Kuala Langat, Pandan and Kelana Jaya.
Chegubard joins PKR Youth chief race

Chegubard joins PKR Youth chief race

Supreme council member refuses to link himself to candidates in the heated contest for central party posts.
Witness: Accused is a marksman

Witness: Accused is a marksman

UPDATED 7.21PM Shooting range reports show that he scored high points when using a submachine gun to hit targets, qualifying him as a marksman .
Batu Sapi: Sabah Pakatan given right to decide

Batu Sapi: Sabah Pakatan given right to decide

NONE The national Pakatan leadership will also leave it to its Sabah chapter to negotiate with SAPP to ensure a straight fight.
Get a backbone, Kit Siang tells MCA

Get a backbone, Kit Siang tells MCA

The DAP advisor swipes at MCA ministers, challenging them to demand for action against the two racist headmasters and the closure of BTN.



Higher property upkeep fees: Pakatan MPs say 'no'

Higher property upkeep fees: Pakatan MPs say 'no'

PARLIAMENT They point out that proposed changes to the Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents (VAEV) Act 1981 will result in apartment and flat owners paying more in maintenance fees.
Gov't puts off GST ahead of possible snap polls

Gov't puts off GST ahead of possible snap polls

It has delayed again the introduction of the new tax, avoiding a politically unpopular measure ahead of an expected general election in 2011.
No 2 race: Zaid outlines seven 'requests'

No 2 race: Zaid outlines seven 'requests'

In an open letter to the party’s election committee, he says acceptance of these requests will help make up his mind whether to contest.

China wins ignoble police prize

China wins ignoble police prize

It serves as a very bad example indeed.
My leg was numb, says Ibrahim Ali

My leg was numb, says Ibrahim Ali

The Perkasa president says that's why he did not participate in the one minute silence to honour the late Batu Sapi MP Edmund Chong.
Choo Keong: I was only involved in Rahimi's 1st SD

Choo Keong: I was only involved in Rahimi's 1st SD

NONE UPDATED 6.35PM He refuses to confirm nor deny allegations that Rahimi was coerced to write false SDs.
National unity unattainable under BN

National unity unattainable under BN

Project bus speed onto windscreen

Project bus speed onto windscreen

Penang NGOs kick-start local council polls drive

Penang NGOs kick-start local council polls drive

Civil society group invites folk to either stand as a candidate or take part as voters in the election on Nov 14.
Undercover journalism and public interest issues

Undercover journalism and public interest issues

Rethink plan to release GM mosquitoes

Rethink plan to release GM mosquitoes

Citibank's head of HR loses his head

Citibank's head of HR loses his head

HRP wants to cut a deal with Pakatan

HRP wants to cut a deal with Pakatan

It wants to work out a formula for seat allocation in the general election to ensure Indian presence at Parliament and state levels.

 

Important to preserve wildlife habitats

Important to preserve wildlife habitats

Liow blames WHO for failing to curb dengue

Liow blames WHO for failing to curb dengue

Malaysia criticised the WHO for failing to tackle the spread of dengue which saw 242,000 cases of the mosquito-borne disease in 2009 and 831 deaths so far this year.
PAS: Lambert 'morally unfit' to perform in Malaysia

PAS: Lambert 'morally unfit' to perform in Malaysia

Adam Lambert is 'morally unfit' to perform in Malaysia and poses a threat to young people, says the Islamic party.
Sarawak's history of environs damage control

Sarawak's history of environs damage control

NONE People are impatient for answers over last week’s massive logjam on the Rejang river.
Theories swirl over S'wak logjam's origins

Theories swirl over S'wak logjam's origins

NONE Sibu residents finger excessive logging, heedless stockpiling of old logs and haphazard stores of adhesive glue.
1,000 under-25s declared bankrupt

1,000 under-25s declared bankrupt

Some 1,046 bankruptcy cases involving under 25-year-olds have been recorded from 2005 until July this year, Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Seven immigration officials arrested under ISA

Seven immigration officials arrested under ISA

UPDATED 7PM Two foreigners were also detained under the Internal Security Act for alleged involvement in human trafficking.

Budget: Expect tighter credit card, property rules

Budget: Expect tighter credit card, property rules

This is to curb potential dangerous run-up in consumer credit card spending and speculative activities in the property market.
ACCCIM backs GST if it further reduces taxes

ACCCIM backs GST if it further reduces taxes

ACCCIM members however are concerned that the implementation of the GST would eventually affect the cost of operations.
Conspiracy to deny Nurul's candidacy?

Conspiracy to deny Nurul's candidacy?

NONE Six divisions claim they were not informed although a circular was sent in July on the cut-off date to submit nominations.
Gov't takes one step closer to minimum wage

Gov't takes one step closer to minimum wage

A new act will be drafted to replace the Wages Councils Act 1947 so that minimum wage can be implemented
Use of the 'Allah' term: What next?

Use of the 'Allah' term: What next?

COMMENT In considering this issue, Christians must be guided by spiritual considerations and biblical principles.
Gov't cannot reduce car prices, says Miti

Gov't cannot reduce car prices, says Miti

PARLIAMENT Removal of import tariffs will not necessarily reduce the price of cars in Malaysia.
Headlines online: Oct 13

Headlines online: Oct 13

Reports on the finding of 19 bullet casings in the Aminulrasyid murder case were among the mixed bag of headlines today.
'A judgment neither fair nor impartial'

'A judgment neither fair nor impartial'

sivakumar being dragged abused manhandled by security unknown individual out perak state assembly chaos 070509 COMMENT A critique of the Court of Appeal decision on Sivakumar’s removal as speaker.
'Singapore is the modern equivalent of Orwell's 1984'

'Singapore is the modern equivalent of Orwell's 1984'

singapore flag INTERVIEW Fear pervades Singapore as everyone watches everyone, says political analyst James Gomez.
Petronas plans RM12.4 bil IPO of chemicals arm

Petronas plans RM12.4 bil IPO of chemicals arm

petronas Petronas is to list its chemicals arm in a sale that could raise RM12.4 billion in Southeast Asia's biggest ever share offering.
Poser over strange position of Aminulrasyid's body

Poser over strange position of Aminulrasyid's body

UPDATED 4.05PM A paramedic found Aminul's face on the driver's seat and lower torso sticking out from the vehicle.
PSM to hold forum on 'neo-liberal assault'

PSM to hold forum on 'neo-liberal assault'

psm NEM is based on this model where people’s interests are traded off for corporate gain, warns party.
Kelantan revokes Ibrahim Ali's datukship

Kelantan revokes Ibrahim Ali's datukship

UPDATED 2.38PM The sultan has revoked the datukship of controversial Pasir Mas MP and Perkasa chief Ibrahim Ali.
Anti-labour law protests turn into celebrations

Anti-labour law protests turn into celebrations

Withdrawal of labour bill in Parliament a major victory for 11 million workers, says PSM national deputy chief M Saraswathy.
Ku Nan: Umno has no plans to enter Sarawak

Ku Nan: Umno has no plans to enter Sarawak

tengku adnan mansor 041007 INTERVIEW Party secretary-general denies speculations, and says they are a ploy to destabilise BN in the state.
Carmakers wooed but slow reforms cause concern

Carmakers wooed but slow reforms cause concern

Experts warn that a failure to accelerate tentative steps towards industry liberalisation will blight Malaysia's ambitions to rival Thailand as a regional automotive hub.
Lawyer and trio charged with Banting murders

Lawyer and trio charged with Banting murders

UPDATED 1.59PM However, the younger brother of the main suspect, who is also a lawyer, was freed on bail.
'We pay GST for Yen Yen's overseas trips'

'We pay GST for Yen Yen's overseas trips'

FREE 'How did she manage to spend RM250,000 in 10 days for three persons?'
'You're not pendatang': Words are not enough, Nazri

'You're not pendatang': Words are not enough, Nazri

nazri abdul aziz FREE 'Indians don't need Nazri's endorsement, but Nazri needs the Indians' endorsement, just like the rest of the BN leaders.'
Azmin shocked that Khalid wants in

Azmin shocked that Khalid wants in

He arrived at KLIA from Jakarta with party supremo Anwar late last night and was greeted by about 30 supporters. [VIDEO INSIDE]