Archive - 26 October 2010

She was referring to Najib's call on Umno and Barisan members to defend Putrajaya, the seat of government, at all costs.

So long as they are genuine and constructive, the Sarawak government is always open to feedback from the people, said its CM.

The BN director for Galas by-election says he prefers mingling with supporters outside and he usually does not appear in nomination centres during elections.

Starting with the Galas state seat by-election, the opposition’s campaign and activities will be covered and broadcast by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM).

A witness in R Gunasegaran's death in custody case was beaten before being whisked away by the police last night, says his wife.

Chief Minister very pleased at good performance attributed to Penang by Auditor-General’s Report.

AUDIT REPORT It has not paid back a sen on five easy loans provided by the federal government since 2001.

AUDIT REPORT T erengganu sparks fears over its deficit in revenue, but Sabah brings cheer to the BN camp with its ‘good’ financial position.

Solid waste management will be privatised - so the more rubbish you dump, the more you will have to pay.

Anti-graft panel says it has launched 13 investigation papers, 14 initial investigation papers and five examination and discussion papers.

The Sepanggar Umno division says the fire that razed the colony in Kota Kinabalu last Monday was likely due to human negligence.

AUDIT REPORT State administration collects RM1.1 billion in accumulated funds for the whole of 2009.

Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has described SAPP as a spoiler in the upcoming Batu Sapi by-election for also contesting.

Stop practising the highly suspicious procedure of direct negotiations in the awarding of projects, says PJ Utara MP Tony Pua.

The disappearance of foreigners in Malaysia were isolated cases and would not affect the country's credibility to foreign investors.

The minister asks why Anwar did nothing about automatic registration while still the deputy premier.

UPDATED 4.40PM It remains in 56th spot but with a lower score that also fails to meet the GTP target.

The ex-CM shows he still has it, brandishing his star power as he contests his first polls in 10 years.

The ringgit has risen 10.5 percent against the dollar this year as investors pump cash into higher yielding emerging market assets.

AUDIT REPORT Terengganu's free laptop computer scheme is marred by short battery life, theft, computer viruses and high rate of warranty claims.

UPDATED 4.30PM DPM Muhyiddin and PKR candidate Ansari Abdullah trade barbs over the number of times the latter has contested in elections.

LIVE BLOG Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidences as they occur.

Why can’t it make charges stick?

But the detailed timeline, which is ‘still under development’, does not allocate time for public engagement.

They won't, unless there's a better life here.

Making M'sia a tourism hub will see the opening of more nightclubs, guidelines for performers relaxed and the repackaging of Formula 1.

K Selvachandran had testified at the inquest which yesterday returned an open verdict on the death in custody of R Gunasegaran.

These feature some positive changes.

The spotlight was shone on the launch of the Economic Transformation Programme roadmap, and the confirmation of nine entry-point projects worth RM30 billion.

Balik Pulau PKR division deputy chief lays the blame instead on Umno and BN which have governed since 1957.

NEWS ANALYSIS The political parties that lose will hurt in this high-stakes polls.

DAP pointed out the decision to make it compulsory to pass history in the SPM was hastily made without consultation with the cabinet and public.

And, over the next two years, RM65 million will be spent to spruce-up Najib Razak's official residence, says Bukit Bendera MP.

She is seeking a stay to enable a related case against Dr Ling Liong Sik to be concluded first.

Opposition rejected Putrajaya, says Seri Gading MP Mohamed Aziz, but now they want to take it over.

PM Najib Razak yesterday announced the first projects of a near US$450 billion plan to lure foreign investment into the country.

It and Hindraf hope to meet Aussie PM and US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, due to visit Malaysia soon, on woes of this minority.

The results of a blood test are due this afternoon, says Sankara Nair, who is on the defence team in Anwar’s sodomy trial.

COMMENT The announcement that history is to be made compulsory in schools begs the question: Whose version? 

UPDATED 11.30AM The land development agency has been given a judgment in default against the publisher and printer of 'Suara Keadilan'.

LIVE REPORTS updated 10.25am The sodomy trial has been adjourned again, as lead defence counsel Karpal Singh is ill.

LIVE REPORTS It's PBS vs SAPP vs PKR in Batu Sapi, while Galas will see a PAS vs Umno fight. [PHOTO GALLERY]

FREE 'Shell negotiates the best price to drive the price down. BN negotiates to drive it up.'

FREE 'What happened to all the past critical AG's reports? I doubt anyone was ever held liable for such abuse.'