Archive - 20 October 2010

Suggestions by Umno wings to be studied in detail

Suggestions by Umno wings to be studied in detail

All views and suggestions raised by Umno three wings at their respective meets would be studied in detailed before being pursued further, says Umno president Najib Abdul Razak.
PM declares Malacca a developed state

PM declares Malacca a developed state

Malacca had apparently surpassed five minumum standards set by the OECD to qualify for 'developed state' status: inflation, unemployment, GDP, life expectancy, mortality rate and crime rate.
'Elegant' silence greets KJ's policy speech

'Elegant' silence greets KJ's policy speech

UMNO AGM The normally boisterous delegates were rather silent throughout most of KJ's speech, with many afterwards choosing to attack Pakatan rather than tackle the points he had raised.
Wanita rep proposes single stream education system

Wanita rep proposes single stream education system

A delegate calls on the government to implement a single stream system, with the Malay language being the medium of instruction.
Negeri Sembilan Youth slams 'ungrateful' Felda settlers

Negeri Sembilan Youth slams 'ungrateful' Felda settlers

Jempol division Youth chief Mohd Nizam Aman says that they have been misled and taken in by the false promises of Pakatan.
Groups urge Umno to lift online media AGM ban

Groups urge Umno to lift online media AGM ban

The NUJ and CIJ want Umno to allow all media to cover its AGM in the interests of media freedom.
Assaulted for handing out Penang gov't newsletter

Assaulted for handing out Penang gov't newsletter

Bertam coordinating officer Abdul Latif Abdullah claimed he was punched when distributing the Penang government's newspaper Suara CAT.

Zaid's salvo against PKR, Anwar malicious

Zaid's salvo against PKR, Anwar malicious

Ministers' travel costs up, promotional costs down

Ministers' travel costs up, promotional costs down

PARLIAMENT If the Tourism Ministry’s reply to Tian Chua is accurate, Ng Yen Yen should be re-named Travel Minister rather than Tourism Minister.
No prosecution powers for MACC: Nazri

No prosecution powers for MACC: Nazri

The government has no plans to give the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission prosecution powers now vested in the attorney-general.
PNB says it has money to finance 100-storey tower

PNB says it has money to finance 100-storey tower

It can finance the integrated development project from its own internally generated funds.
Give MACC powers to prosecute, says MP

Give MACC powers to prosecute, says MP

DAP Youth chief Anthony Loke also urges parliament to give two days to debate the MACC’s annual report.
Parang was not used recently, says expert

Parang was not used recently, says expert

NONE It was allegedly found in the car driven by Aminulrasyid Amzah after he was shot dead by the police.
Ex-Suaram coordinator's case deferred to December

Ex-Suaram coordinator's case deferred to December

Prosecution needs to study a memorandum submitted to AG’s chambers by the human rights group.
Najib to rally party to change ahead of polls

Najib to rally party to change ahead of polls

He needs to push through key changes to convince increasingly impatient investors he is committed to reforms.
Rising above ground, self and country

Rising above ground, self and country

Hope this works for you, Anwar!

Hope this works for you, Anwar!

PPSMI: Don't deny parents, students

PPSMI: Don't deny parents, students

Abandoned babies: Dispelling myths needed

Abandoned babies: Dispelling myths needed

TNB's unique way of keeping customer's account

TNB's unique way of keeping customer's account

Farmers ask Suhakam for help over land ownership

Farmers ask Suhakam for help over land ownership

They are shocked that the land in Tanjung Tualang, Perak, they have been working on for years, is said to belong to a state agency.
Lowest press freedom ranking in nine years

Lowest press freedom ranking in nine years

NONE Malaysia has plunged 10 notches to 141 in the 2010 World Press Freedom Index - the lowest in nine years.
Kedah Youth rep wants state chief Shafie replaced

Kedah Youth rep wants state chief Shafie replaced

UMNO AGM Winning back the state from the Pakatan government needs full-time work, says Basorri Hassan. Shafie, however, denies he has neglected Kedah Umno.
Embrace change to strengthen Umno

Embrace change to strengthen Umno

The current political sphere is no longer entirely about the struggle for power, but the competition of minds and battle of ideas, Khairy says.
'Kemuliaan Melayu, not Ketuanan Melayu'

'Kemuliaan Melayu, not Ketuanan Melayu'

UMNO AGM Umno Wanita chief says Malay nobleness is more relevant than ‘Ketuanan Melayu’ (Malay supremacy).
Cancer institute's price doubles to RM700 million

Cancer institute's price doubles to RM700 million

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 4.50PM The opposition bench claims that cronyism and rent-seeking will never stop in the BN. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Hazardous' haze forces closure of Muar schools

'Hazardous' haze forces closure of Muar schools

UPDATED 7.05PM This follows the increase in the district’s air conditions to a 'hazardous' reading of 432 on the Department of Environment’s air pollutant index. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Guan Eng: Brain drain has swelled to tsunami levels

Guan Eng: Brain drain has swelled to tsunami levels

He says the loss of top Cambridge law student, Ipoh-born Tan Zhongshan to Singapore is a result of the country's failed economic policies.
MTUC against 'risky' Private Pension Fund

MTUC against 'risky' Private Pension Fund

The union has called on the 10 million contributors to the EPF not to participate in the proposed fund as returns for their investment were not guaranteed.
Facebook 'blocks' Malaysia's anti-mega-tower page

Facebook 'blocks' Malaysia's anti-mega-tower page

NONE It has blocked a fast-growing page set up by a group of Malaysians against the controversial 100-storey tower.
Mukhriz blames opposition for sharp dive in FDI

Mukhriz blames opposition for sharp dive in FDI

mukhriz mahathir 290508 PARLIAMENT They have been bad-mouthing the country at various forums overseas, he claims.
'Rajang logjam not due to overlogging'

'Rajang logjam not due to overlogging'

The recent logjam on the Rajang River was not by overlogging or impoundment of the Bakun Dam, Sarawak Forestry Corporation said.
Headlines online: Oct 20, 2010

Headlines online: Oct 20, 2010

The fanfare and rhetoric of the ongoing Umno general assembly dominated the front pages of most major dailies.
Malaysiakini booted from Umno AGM media room

Malaysiakini booted from Umno AGM media room

NONE This is despite being told that the Umno sec-gen had promised press passes. [VIDEO INSIDE]
KJ: Pakatan playing 'monstrous', 'cheap' politics

KJ: Pakatan playing 'monstrous', 'cheap' politics

UMNO AGM Pakatan is liken to the monstrous 3-headed 'Cerberus' of Greek-Roman mythology that guards Hades.
Umno Youth chief: Delegates accept 'inclusiveness' call

Umno Youth chief: Delegates accept 'inclusiveness' call

UMNO AGM Umno Youth chief insists they fully understood his appeal to adapt to the new political scenario.
Taib's silence speaks volumes

Taib's silence speaks volumes

NONE COMMENT He appears to have no answer to allegations of corruption, and persecution of the late Ross Boyert.
'UKM students involved in Umno general assembly'

'UKM students involved in Umno general assembly'

UPDATED 2.55PM A photo allegedly showing UKM students involved in the rehearsals. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Umno pressured to drop ban on student politics

Umno pressured to drop ban on student politics

Umno faced an appeal at its AGM to allow students to take part in politics, and reverse a recent cabinet decision maintaining the ban.
Aminulrasyid shooting: 21 bullets used by accused

Aminulrasyid shooting: 21 bullets used by accused

NONE UPDATED 2.00PM One of the magazines given to the accused was returned with only four bullets left.
PKR to meet SAPP to broker a deal

PKR to meet SAPP to broker a deal

PKR leaders are expected to meet SAPP leaders tomorrow to broker a deal to ensure a one-on-one contest against the BN in Batu Sapi.
'One of the hardest things I ever had to do...'

'One of the hardest things I ever had to do...'

FEATURE Missionary Phyllis Webster, called ‘Rungu’ by the Penans, says giving back a boy she had been treating for dysentery was her most traumatic experience.
Three cheers for Chile

Three cheers for Chile

Country continues to triumph over tragedies.
Toll from S'wak river boat tragedy rises to 13

Toll from S'wak river boat tragedy rises to 13

UPDATED 4.40PM The death toll from a ferry boat tragedy in Sarawak rose to 13 today as police said that seven more bodies had been found.
Wanita sets sights on MB, CM and state Umno heads

Wanita sets sights on MB, CM and state Umno heads

NONE UMNO AGM Our struggle is the ‘infrastructure' and ‘highway' for women, says Shahrizat.
Khairy: Relying on the Malay vote alone will lose us seats

Khairy: Relying on the Malay vote alone will lose us seats

khairy jamaluddin at umno agm 2010 UMNO AGM UPDATED 11.40AM He says 50 seats currently held by BN will be in grave danger.
Batu Sapi: All eyes on 'taiko' Yong Teck Lee

Batu Sapi: All eyes on 'taiko' Yong Teck Lee

yong teck lee and sapp The other possible candidates are party sec-gen Richard Yong and Karamunting party leader Poon Kee Yang.
Umno wings convene assemblies

Umno wings convene assemblies

Umno wings - Wanita, Youth and Puteri - convened their 2010 general assemblies at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) today.
DPM's 'race-based but not racist' an oxymoron

DPM's 'race-based but not racist' an oxymoron

FREE 'Yes, Muhyiddin, race-based does not necessarily have to equate to being racist. But Umno's kind of race-based stand is definitely and undeniably racist.'
'PKR, don't split votes against BN'

'PKR, don't split votes against BN'

NONE FREE 'United you stand, divided you fall. Look at the bigger picture. Break the BN hold on what they claim as their fixed deposit.'
'No need for more white elephants in KL'

'No need for more white elephants in KL'

FREE 'Sydney was voted ‘most liveable city' time and again. It does not have to build the tallest building in the world to make me want to go back there for another holiday.'