Archive - 15 October 2010

Two clear trends have emerged following Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s Budget 2011, which cost a record RM212 billion.

This may set the stage for a possible three-corner fight involving SAPP, PKR and BN.

BUDGET The only goal of Budget 2011 is to make people happy, not winning elections, said Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

BUDGET While they were generally positive, they say it looks like preparation for a general election.

BUDGET MP Liew Chin Tong says the PM’s Department budget has doubled over four years, benefitting mainly Umno leaders. [VIDEO INSIDE]

BUDGET 'Everybody wants a taller tower. Shanghai and Taiwan want more, so why should we hold back?' says Ng Yen Yen.

BUDGET Twittersphere trades barbs for what some call ‘an election budget’ and Najib trying to outdo Mahathir on the megalomania.

BUDGET UPDATED 8.10PM The five-year freeze on rise in toll prices on four highways means heavier compensation by the government.

Five students of SMK Guar Chempedak were admitted to the Yan Hospital yesterday due to inhalation of chemical fumes believed to be from a factory in Yan, Kedah.

The government rolled out a 2011 budget that skipped structural reforms demanded by investors and relied on infrastructure spending.

BUDGET The government’s track record speaks for itself and the public must not fall for sweet talk by those seeking short-term popularity.

The audio conferencing system will enable lawyers to simultaneously communicate, via telephone, with the court registrars

BUDGET Mention of ‘apparel, handbags... hair dye and undergarments’ draws jeers from the opposition bench.

They are caught in the red tape rigmarole while fishermen fume over the encroachment of their fishing grounds.

ANALYSIS Horse trading, speculation and other uncertainties rule as the D-Day for nominations ticks away rapidly for contestants.

Dengue fever cases climbed by 18 percent to 38,330 between January and Oct 9 compared to the corresponding period last year, said director-general of health Dr Mohd Ismail Merican.

BUDGET Another landmark to be developed by PNB is Warisan Merdeka, expected to be ready by 2015, says the PM.

Police have started investigating into an individual’s Facebook posting which insulted the Sultan of Johor over the ruler’s gift of vehicles to the Royal Malaysian Police.

Sewerage bills amounting to RM450 million have yet to be settled by customers, says Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK).

PAS will choose its Galas by-election candidate through voting, its spiritual leader Abdul Aziz Nik Mat said.

COMMENT The March 2008 polls broke the mould in Malaysian politics; Nurul Izzah's candidature is a consequence.

The investigation papers on the case had been submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers for further action.

Time to grow up and take criticism like a man.

A special meeting by the Gua Musang Umno division last night failed to convince its leader to contest.

UPDATED 4.50PM The duo pleaded guilty to disposing of evidence in the murders of Sosilawati and three others.

COMMENT Minimum wage is a big political, social and economic deal. Whether we do it right depends whether we fully grasp and boldly realise it.

COMMENT Malaysia's outdated laws on sexual behaviour do not respect citizens' privacy, nor do they represent the public's interest.

A major highlight of the dailies today is the Budget 2011 which is to be unveiled this afternoon.

INTERVIEW If Perkasa registers as a political party, then we’ll know whether Umno members really support them, says de facto law minister.

Local authorities seem to live in their own world, unable to comprehend what the duties and responsibilities of office are all about.

They have revealed the proposed laws that will take away ancestral land rights, yet it will be enforced by March 2011.

UPDATED 2.35PM The Election Commission today set Nov 4 as polling day for both the Batu Sapi and the Galas by-elections.

The reality is tight control by an elite few, dearth of political awareness and the voters' concern only for their pockets.

UPDATED 8.30PM They are asking for 100 percent control in the highways which Plus wholly owns.

A private firm has finally been appointed to follow-up on public complaints that the river stinks due to pollutants from various sources.

UPDATED 4.05PM Ex-Immigration Dept DG Wahid Md Don was acquitted of corruption involving RM60,000.

FREE 'The fact of the matter is that more than 90% of the 1.2 million in the civil service comprise of only one race.'

FREE 'The coincidences surrounding the death are disturbing. Ross is a whistleblower to the family business of the richest...'

FREE 'We must be the only country in the world where doctors base their findings on the presence of seminal fluid to determine penile penetration.'

As Adam Lambert fired up thousands of screaming fans, an impassioned protest took place.

ANALYSIS How many of Malaysia's top companies funneled money into the country's biggest political party.