Archive - 8 November 2010

PKFZ scandal: Accused offered alternative charges

PKFZ scandal: Accused offered alternative charges

The offences was allegedly committed at OSK Trustees Bhd, Plaza OSK, Ampang, between June 30, 2006 and June 20, 2008.
Police shoot dead snatch thief after chase

Police shoot dead snatch thief after chase

The drama unfolded when two police constables, each on a motorcyle, saw a motorcylist trying to snatch the handbag of a woman.
Action plan to avoid logjam recurrence in S'wak

Action plan to avoid logjam recurrence in S'wak

Several factors were identified as contributing to the floating debris, entire length of which was estimated to be 20km.
S'gor exco member loses RM70,000 to burglars

S'gor exco member loses RM70,000 to burglars

Dr A Xavier Jayakumar lost cash and valuables to burglars who broke into his house in Taman Klang Jaya in Klang this afternoon.
Soi Lek: MCA's new strategy is working

Soi Lek: MCA's new strategy is working

MCA said that its new strategy which avoids big functions and emphasises personal contact, had borne fruit.
Protest in store over move to bail out water assets

Protest in store over move to bail out water assets

water tap thumbnail DAP and PAS MPs warn they will hold a nationwide road show over plan to undertake bond swap.
MP: Cash-rich EC poor at registering voters

MP: Cash-rich EC poor at registering voters

Serdang MP Teo Nie Ching says with a RM2.226 million budget for 2009, the Election Commission registered only 161,148 new voters.
Temple devotee critical after self-immolation

Temple devotee critical after self-immolation

NONE He pours petrol and lights himself up as local authorities start to demolish a room storing temple materials.
Finas defends controversial Deepavali ad

Finas defends controversial Deepavali ad

NONE The commercial is aimed at promoting 1Malaysia, says Finas DG.
Mustaffa may pull out over 'irregularities' in PKR polls

Mustaffa may pull out over 'irregularities' in PKR polls

He says these must be properly addressed by the party, or he may consider withdrawing from the race for deputy president.
Wildlife reserve? Heads it is, tails it isn't

Wildlife reserve? Heads it is, tails it isn't

Sahabat Alam Malaysia is confused by conflicting claims over the status of the Chior Wildlife Reserve in Perak.
MCA will not interfere in Star Publications

MCA will not interfere in Star Publications

NONE The 'assurance' comes on the heels of moves to shuffle RM1.28 bil of Star Publications shares from MCA's investment arm to MCA directly.
Ng Suee Lim: Noh Omar not fit for high office

Ng Suee Lim: Noh Omar not fit for high office

The Sekinchan assemblyperson calls the agriculture and agro-based industries minister a ‘kampong minister’ with a ‘kampong mentality’.
Penang CM blasts Umno, Koh for 'violent behaviour'

Penang CM blasts Umno, Koh for 'violent behaviour'

Blaming Umno for the unruly rally outside the state assembly last week, Guan Eng also chides Koh Tsu Koon for threatening to be more aggressive.
Nurul Izzah reclaims lead in PKR veep race

Nurul Izzah reclaims lead in PKR veep race

NONE After last week’s twist which saw Tian Chua leading, Nurul Izzah now heads the pack again in the race for party veep.
Teacher denies non-halal food was reason for caning

Teacher denies non-halal food was reason for caning

Deputy Education Minister Wee Ka Siong said this was according to a report submitted by the state education department.

 

Why the rush to unleash GM mosquitoes on rakyat?

Why the rush to unleash GM mosquitoes on rakyat?

Kit Siang sues Berita Harian over 'kafir' report

Kit Siang sues Berita Harian over 'kafir' report

lim kit siang 201108 The daily, he says, did not check its facts before reporting that he had referred to Umno as ‘infidels’.
Taiping Zoo: Will they or won't they prosecute?

Taiping Zoo: Will they or won't they prosecute?

No comprehensive council services due to limited funds

No comprehensive council services due to limited funds

State local government exco said the limited funds resulted in the local councils providing services in stages and according to priority.
Azmin braces to take blame for Zaid's pullout

Azmin braces to take blame for Zaid's pullout

NONE PKR vice-president Azmin Ali says he is likely to be blamed for Zaid Ibrahim's decision to pull out of the deputy presidency race.
From acting opposition leader to YB 'tarik balik'

From acting opposition leader to YB 'tarik balik'

Teluk Bahang rep Hilmi Yahya was asked to retract his statement 20 times in the morning session of the state assembly alone.
Steel cartel's mooted protectionist policies unfair

Steel cartel's mooted protectionist policies unfair

Three names shortlisted for Pelagus seat

Three names shortlisted for Pelagus seat

Parti Rakyat Sarawak has shortlisted three names to contest the Pelagus seat in the next state election.
PKR: Zaid still officially in the running

PKR: Zaid still officially in the running

'Once we’ve received an official letter from him, the JPP can decide,' says the PKR deputy secretary-general.  [VIDEO INSIDE]
Gobind booted out over poser on palace 'ambush'

Gobind booted out over poser on palace 'ambush'

UPDATED 3.05PM The Puchong MP had demanded the reasons behind a dramatic operation by the police in detaining Tengku Muhd Fakhry Petra in May.
Overdoing 'halal' mentality will divide us

Overdoing 'halal' mentality will divide us

P Ramlee: A tragedy that no Talent Corp could have saved

P Ramlee: A tragedy that no Talent Corp could have saved

TBH's sister lodges report over Facebook posting

TBH's sister lodges report over Facebook posting

UPDATED 6.05PM Teoh Lee Lan alleges posting by a former MCA leader said we should send Lee Lan to see her brother as soon as possible.
Gerakan: Penang's tourism performance lacklustre

Gerakan: Penang's tourism performance lacklustre

Party says it did a lot better than when it led the government before 2008, despite George Town not being a world heritage site.

Expect a PKR splinter party to emerge

Expect a PKR splinter party to emerge

COMMENT Zaid Ibrahim's heading for the PKR exit means only one thing - the inauguration of a new party.
Flood situation in Kedah improving

Flood situation in Kedah improving

NONE The districts hit by the flood, namely Kota Setar, Kubang Pasu and Pokok Sena showed a drop in the number of evacuees.
Headlines online: Nov 8, 2010

Headlines online: Nov 8, 2010

Apart from reporting the ordeal of survivors of a capsized boat, the dailies also led with news that a special committee will help flood victims.
S'gor: RM1.4bil budget for 2011

S'gor: RM1.4bil budget for 2011

UPDATED 1PM The state government’s total expenditure will be 10 percent more than Budget 2010, says Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim.
Galas, Batu Sapi - two giant leaps for BN?

Galas, Batu Sapi - two giant leaps for BN?

NONE Ong Kian Ming explains where he went wrong in his predictions for Galas and Batu Sapi by-elections.
Democracy is the true loser

Democracy is the true loser

Lofty ideals mean nothing at grassroots level.
Racist BTN official suspended, warned

Racist BTN official suspended, warned

NONE UPDATED 1.25PM National Civics Bureau deputy director Hamim Husin has also been warned over his conduct.
Dismay over delayed flood relief

Dismay over delayed flood relief

Floods devastated six kampungs in Kota Belud, Sabah's rice bowl, and the farmers are still waiting for aid promised since January.

 

Row in Penang state assembly

Row in Penang state assembly

This arose after a motion was filed to debate last week’s noisy protest against Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Anwar: Zaid's decision could be due to Sabah losses

Anwar: Zaid's decision could be due to Sabah losses

UPDATED 2.45PM However, the PKR de facto leader says there is still room for the leadership to discuss the matter with Zaid. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Deputy president contest: A crossing too soon

Deputy president contest: A crossing too soon

COMMENT PKR's failure in the Batu Sapi by-election provided fodder for the view the contest for its deputy presidency is premature.
Given hyper-sensitivities, best to leave religion out

Given hyper-sensitivities, best to leave religion out

FREE 'Islam is the nation's official religion, but this in-your-face approach vis-a-vis other religions has been the cause of unnecessary tensions.'
Zaid withdraws from No 2 race, quits all posts

Zaid withdraws from No 2 race, quits all posts

The way is now open for Selangor PKR chief Azmin Ali, who is leading the contest, to become party deputy president.   
DPM blowing his own trumpet

DPM blowing his own trumpet

NONE FREE 'Who are we comparing our civil servants with - Pakistan or Rwanda? We should be comparing ourselves with Singapore.'
Mosque controversy hurt US image: Najib

Mosque controversy hurt US image: Najib

The controversy over building an Islamic cultural center steps from the site of the 9/11 attacks has hurt America's image among Muslims.
New Education DG appointed

New Education DG appointed

The director of the Institut Aminuddin Baki, Abdul Ghafar Mahmud replaces Alimuddin Mohd Dom, who retired yesterday.