Archive - 27 October 2010

S'gor water assets worth RM10.98 bil, not RM1 bil

S'gor water assets worth RM10.98 bil, not RM1 bil

'The state governments records of assets involving treatment plants and water distribution plants were missing from the record books,' says the S'gor MB Khalid Ibrahim.
Taib: S'wak govt bears the brunt of 'unhappy events'

Taib: S'wak govt bears the brunt of 'unhappy events'

'What can we do? We get blamed for it. I just say okay even though I am not responsible for it,' says the Sarawak CM.
Court dismisses PAS rep's RM5 mil suit against police

Court dismisses PAS rep's RM5 mil suit against police

Judge made the ruling in chambers after allowing the application filed by the police to dismiss with costs.
'Something amiss with Saiful's HKL report'

'Something amiss with Saiful's HKL report'

Senior lawyer Karpal Singh suspects that the refusal for the defence to be allowed to see the clinical notes indicates something is amiss.
Audit report: Selangor insists revenues gone up

Audit report: Selangor insists revenues gone up

MB Khalid Ibrahim says revenue from sand mining includes profits from sale of land as well as royalty payments.
Suhakam: Charge officers in court, not ISA

Suhakam: Charge officers in court, not ISA

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia is concerned with the use of the ISA to handle an issue better served through due process.
PAC to probe 9 major issues in audit report

PAC to probe 9 major issues in audit report

UPDATED 7.35PM It will start inquiries in a fortnight, into issues like the PTPTN mismanagement and the food replacement programme.
Despite Karpal's urging, doc refuses to refer to notes

Despite Karpal's urging, doc refuses to refer to notes

Situation arose as the judge had ruled not to allow access to the clinical notes unless the witness is agreeable to look at them.
Orang Asli land problem is Kelantan's responsibility: DPM

Orang Asli land problem is Kelantan's responsibility: DPM

He alleged that the Kelantan government has failed to look after the welfare of the Orang Asli who faced problems pertaining to land titles and encroachment.
'Batu Sapi will benefit from Pakatan's presence'

'Batu Sapi will benefit from Pakatan's presence'

PKR candidate unveils a 7-point manifesto, declaring that politics is not about winning but serving the people.
Who's the kingmaker: Ku Li or Orang Asli?

Who's the kingmaker: Ku Li or Orang Asli?

It looks like a straight fight in Galas between Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah’s influence and an increasingly vocal Orang Asli community.
PAS blames BN for Orang Asli land woes

PAS blames BN for Orang Asli land woes

The delay in giving them titles is because it is only recently that the National Land Code has been amended.
Political greenhorn battles two 'goliaths'

Political greenhorn battles two 'goliaths'

Like everyone else, Linda Tsen has a 'wish list'. But on Nov 4 - the polling day of Batu Sapi parliamentary by-election - she wants her biggest wish to be granted.
Rookie's first day blues in Batu Sapi

Rookie's first day blues in Batu Sapi

Linda Tsen’s campaign is bogged down by a lack of communication and preparation, and her inexperience.
Nazri: We can't prosecute just to raise CPI rating

Nazri: We can't prosecute just to raise CPI rating

Although disappointed with the rating, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department says the government has done its part.
Language problem for Linda Tsen?

Language problem for Linda Tsen?

There are doubts over BN candidate's command of Malay and how she will deal with Batu Sapi's majority bumiputera voting base.

 

Federal gov't blows budget by RM5 bil

Federal gov't blows budget by RM5 bil

putrajaya pm office AUDIT REPORT There are still weaknesess in planning and managing expenditure.
Police yet to correct traffic cam irregularities

Police yet to correct traffic cam irregularities

AUDIT REPORT In previous Audit Reports, it was stated that only 48 out of 150 cameras at traffic lights were functioning.
PAS Youth complains about Islamic fashion fest

PAS Youth complains about Islamic fashion fest

They claim it insults Islam, and slams the PM's wife for being a patron of the festival which will be in KL on Nov 5.

 

Nightlife hub: Perkasa Youth gives thumbs up

Nightlife hub: Perkasa Youth gives thumbs up

UPDATED 7PM Designated entertainment zones will mean better regulations, said the NGO’s youth chief, but most groups disagrees.
Umno's ugly side revealed again

Umno's ugly side revealed again

It repeats a rant prompted by insecurity.
Gerakan offers help to Penang CM to draw FDI

Gerakan offers help to Penang CM to draw FDI

Party state chief says FDI for Penang has tumbled from RM10.2 billion when BN was in power to RM2.2 billion for last year.
No more 'pasar malam' under ETP

No more 'pasar malam' under ETP

This is a move to sanitise and modernise the traditional markets, while street hawkers will operate in super-sized food courts called Makan Bazaars.
Anti-logging activist's arrest: DAP submits motion

Anti-logging activist's arrest: DAP submits motion

The DAP is seeking urgent debate on the arrest of indigenous rights activist Nicholas Mujah and six others last week in Sarawak.
No casualties among M'sians in Indonesian quake

No casualties among M'sians in Indonesian quake

The Malaysian embassy in Jakarta will monitor the situation at Mentawai island, West Sumatera and Central Java.
Compulsory history in school: A hidden agenda?

Compulsory history in school: A hidden agenda?

Selva's assault: Hisham won't interfere

Selva's assault: Hisham won't interfere

He does not want to interfere with police work over K Selvachandran, now in custody after testifying at an inquest.
Iban logging protestors defy Taib's family

Iban logging protestors defy Taib's family

NONE The news of the arson at a loggers’ camp and the arrest of seven activists has raised the temperature.
Taiping Zoo: Matter now with AG's Chambers

Taiping Zoo: Matter now with AG's Chambers

PTPTN wasted money on full-page Raya ads

PTPTN wasted money on full-page Raya ads

New draconian laws stalk co-ops

New draconian laws stalk co-ops

Drama in Batu Sapi: Ansari takes the plunge

Drama in Batu Sapi: Ansari takes the plunge

NONE UPDATED 3.40PM PKR's Ansari Abdullah, while 'fishing' for votes, falls off a jetty which collapsed at poverty-stricken Pulau Api.
Pakatan gets riled up over DAP 'harbi' banner

Pakatan gets riled up over DAP 'harbi' banner

NONE It quotes Karpal Singh: 'You want an Islamic state, step over our dead bodies first.'
Penang Gerakan's new line-up raises eyebrows

Penang Gerakan's new line-up raises eyebrows

State vice-chairperson Chia Kwang Chye is dropped and becomes central executive committee appointed central liaison officer.
Drop in sand-mining revenue in S'gor

Drop in sand-mining revenue in S'gor

NONE AUDIT REPORT The state-owned subsidary fell short of its target by more than RM5 million.
Malaysia, India to begin free trade mid-2011

Malaysia, India to begin free trade mid-2011

Malaysia and India announce that a long delayed trade accord between the two countries will take effect by July 2011.

No to compulsory history lessons

No to compulsory history lessons

NONE COMMENT Given our highly technical world, why not a compulsory pass in maths and science rather than history?

 

AV Asia files for injunction against Measat

AV Asia files for injunction against Measat

UPDATED 3.47PM They seek to restrain Measat from supplying anti 'rain fade' satellite dishes using confidential technology allegedly provided by them.
Day 2 - 'There are never regrets when a woman is elected'

Day 2 - 'There are never regrets when a woman is elected'

LIVE BLOG Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidences as they occur.
Headlines online Oct 27, 2010

Headlines online Oct 27, 2010

The by-elections in Galas and Batu Sapi, as well as the tsunami and volcano eruption in Indonesia, made headlines in dailies today.
Of megalomaniacs and mega-towers

Of megalomaniacs and mega-towers

We need to prioritise as a nation.
Is the 'good doctor' ready for Galas?

Is the 'good doctor' ready for Galas?

NONE PAS' Dr Zulkefli Ahmad comes across as a sincere and earnest person, but lacking the ‘edge’ to push his case forward.
Will young voters be deciding factor in Batu Sapi?

Will young voters be deciding factor in Batu Sapi?

Young adults are paying close attention to by-election, particularly after the so-called political tsunami in the 2008 general election.
MACC needs better lawyers

MACC needs better lawyers

Judge denies Anwar access to clinical notes

Judge denies Anwar access to clinical notes

judiciary gavel LIVE REPORTS He rejects Anwar's application for the clinical notes made by HKL doctors during their 3-hour examination of Saiful.
Umno's fixation on the 30 percent

Umno's fixation on the 30 percent

NONE Despite being the dominant party in government, Umno can't seem to get past Malay rights.
Najib and Muhyiddin, change your lifestyle

Najib and Muhyiddin, change your lifestyle

muhyiddin yassin and najib FREE 'The annual cost to maintain the homes of PM and DPM could be used to build a 12-storey low-cost flat for 120 poor families.'
Nightclubs, spas, nuclear plants: 'Macam-macam ada'

Nightclubs, spas, nuclear plants: 'Macam-macam ada'

FREE 'On one hand, BN attacked the opposition for donating RM100 to the elderly, claiming the money is haram. Now you are talking about night clubs and spas?'