Archive - 9 November 2010

Universities and University Colleges Act will stay

Universities and University Colleges Act will stay

The government has no plan to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 said Deputy Higher Education Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.
Controversy in PKR: Sign from God, says Shafie

Controversy in PKR: Sign from God, says Shafie

The Umno vice-president said the turmoil in PKR were signs from Allah for the people to continue to choose Umno and BN to rule the country.
Visits generated publicity worth RM36.5 million: Yen Yen

Visits generated publicity worth RM36.5 million: Yen Yen

The tourism minister said today said that her overseas visits included 306 promotional events, briefings, seminars, travel marts, press conferences etc.

After AG, Kit Siang fails to dock MACC chief's salary

After AG, Kit Siang fails to dock MACC chief's salary

NONE The veteran parliamentarian blamed the agency for Malaysia's fall in international corruption rankings.

Noh: Assault on Ng justified

Noh: Assault on Ng justified

'Since Ng Suee Lim ignored police warnings, the people also figured that they can take the law in their hands,' said Noh Omar.
Court to examine car shot 32 times

Court to examine car shot 32 times

NONE Proton Iswara driven by shooting victim Aminulrasyid to be brought to the court compound tomorrow.
Taib: I've got more money than I can spend

Taib: I've got more money than I can spend

NONE Taib is recorded allegedly employing his 'tried-and-tested method' for winning seats. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'My brother was only feigning to burn himself'

'My brother was only feigning to burn himself'

NONE M Chakragunasegaran was apparently goaded into self-immolation by a number of individuals. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Disgruntled PKR leader pushing to be sacked

Disgruntled PKR leader pushing to be sacked

COMMENT Zaid’s latest salvoes against the PKR leadership will give him the excuse he needs to set up shop on his own.
PTPTN under PAC microscope

PTPTN under PAC microscope

UPDATED 6.45PM RM46 billion higher education find deficit first of the "nine horrors" to be probed by Public Accounts Committee.

Saifuddin: Zaid can't get his maths right

Saifuddin: Zaid can't get his maths right

Zaid 'won' in more PKR divisions compared to Azmin, party sec-gen Saifuddin points out.
Khalid and Khir trade barbs over budget

Khalid and Khir trade barbs over budget

khalid ibrahim and khir toyo The MB war continues as the Menteri Besar and his predecessor take swipes at each other.
Bus firms lose permits after fatal accidents

Bus firms lose permits after fatal accidents

The government has pledged similarly stringent action against any future negligence by public transportation providers.
Muhyiddin launches broadside at PKR

Muhyiddin launches broadside at PKR

Zaid's decision to withdraw from the PKR polls alleging fraud showed that PKR did not practise the fairness and transparency it preached, says DPM.
Najib attends routine check-up at HKL

Najib attends routine check-up at HKL

"The prime minister's health is improving and he is responding well to treatment," Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai says.
AG escapes RM10 pay cut, gov't to probe claims

AG escapes RM10 pay cut, gov't to probe claims

gani patail ghani patail In an unprecedented move, Nazri Aziz says he will refer the claims related to Anwar's 'black eye' incident to the cabinet.
Sec-gen: Zaid 'withdrawal' still being studied

Sec-gen: Zaid 'withdrawal' still being studied

The PKR central elections committee must decide on the validity of Zaid Ibrahim's withdrawal from the party elections before this weekend.
Income of doctors dwindling

Income of doctors dwindling

Once among the highest earning professionals in the country, GPs now face dwindling income due to fewer patients.

PayPal expands consumer protection in Malaysia

PayPal expands consumer protection in Malaysia

PayPal will expand its consumer protection for shoppers in Malaysia just in time for the busy holiday shopping season.
Vertical farming the way to go

Vertical farming the way to go

Be innovative: Move towards zero waste

Be innovative: Move towards zero waste

Azmin: Not up to Zaid whether I stay or leave

Azmin: Not up to Zaid whether I stay or leave

He says his fate in the party will be decided by the party members and not Zaid Ibrahim. [VIDEO INSIDE]
GM mosquito: Stringent protocols in place

GM mosquito: Stringent protocols in place

Anwar: I won't entertain sore losers

Anwar: I won't entertain sore losers

Downplaying Zaid Ibrahim’s call for his resignation from PKR, Anwar questions the timing of the attack on his leadership. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Proton:  Low quality result of over-protection

Proton: Low quality result of over-protection

Singapore killing death penalty discussions

Singapore killing death penalty discussions

K'tan may pay reps' salary in Islamic currency

K'tan may pay reps' salary in Islamic currency

The Kelantan government may pay half of the salary of state assemblypersons in gold dinar and silver dirham.
Witness: Bullet in Aminul's head cannot be identified

Witness: Bullet in Aminul's head cannot be identified

UPDATED 5.45PM An expert has not been able to positively identify the calibre of the bullet retrieved.
Zaid's a quitter, says Mansor

Zaid's a quitter, says Mansor

dr mansur othman dr mansor othman Penang PKR chief describes former deputy president hopeful Zaid as someone who cannot stomach defeat.
Perak Pakatan wish-list for budget sitting

Perak Pakatan wish-list for budget sitting

Pakatan reps want more time for debate, but the speaker says this will depend on their ability to utilise the time productively.
Mustaffa issues 48-hour ultimatum to abort PKR polls

Mustaffa issues 48-hour ultimatum to abort PKR polls

Deputy presidential candidate wants the PKR election committee to postpone or call off the polls over malpractices.

PAS rep ticks off party for lack of Islamic development

PAS rep ticks off party for lack of Islamic development

Deputy Menteri Besar Ahmad Yakub replied that the state government certainly had Islamic development plans for the area.
Too much monkey business in the House

Too much monkey business in the House

The sitting at the Penang legislative assembly today degenerated into name calling when Umno Youth was described as ‘monyet' .

 

Chinese and Indians 'not patriotic enough'

Chinese and Indians 'not patriotic enough'

NONE UPDATED 1.05PM That's why they account for small numbers of Armed Forces recruits, says Defence Minister Zahid Hamidi.
Debate turns into mud-slinging match

Debate turns into mud-slinging match

UPDATED 6.50PM Politicians trade barbs as the assembly debates an emergency motion on the ‘assault’ on the Sekinchan rep.
More Kedah flood evacuees return home

More Kedah flood evacuees return home

UPDATED 8.43PM The number of evacuees has dropped to 16,915, with 11,496 of them in the Kota Setar district and 5,419 in Kubang Pasu.
Towering confusion over Khalid's statement

Towering confusion over Khalid's statement

UPDATED 3.30PM The Selangor menteri besar now says there was confusion over his remarks on the 100-storey tower project.
Zaid: Anwar and Azmin should go

Zaid: Anwar and Azmin should go

UPDATED 12.45PM Zaid continues to fire salvos against PKR leaders. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR 'meltdown' playing into BN hands

PKR 'meltdown' playing into BN hands

COMMENT Its problems are a godsend to political rivals, and may even turn off a weary electorate unless it gets its act together.
Headlines online: Nov 9, 2010

Headlines online: Nov 9, 2010

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers?
A conversation with Hillary Clinton

A conversation with Hillary Clinton

A two-hour wait and only a few questions taken.

 

Set up RM3 mil Democracy Fund, Penang urged

Set up RM3 mil Democracy Fund, Penang urged

sim tze tsim Pantai Jerejak (PKR) assemblyperson Sim Tze Tsin says this fund can be used by NGOs promoting free elections.
New Batu Sapi MP sworn in

New Batu Sapi MP sworn in

NONE Linda Tsen Thau Lin takes oath of office before Dewan Rakyat speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Holiday computer buying guide

Holiday computer buying guide

Things to consider when shopping for tech gadgets.
Court sets date to review ban on cartoon books

Court sets date to review ban on cartoon books

Cartoonist Zunar and Malaysiakini will have their judicial review applications heard on March 10 next year, against the ban on two political cartoon books.
1Malaysia is about mutual respect, not one-way street

1Malaysia is about mutual respect, not one-way street

FREE 'Here's the subtle message of 1Malaysia. We are ‘one' provided all of us eventually belong to one faith - Islam - and follow one culture - Malay.'
A thug is a thug no matter where he lives

A thug is a thug no matter where he lives

NONE FREE 'Cities don’t necessarily produce more cultured and well-mannered people.'
Zaid - frustrated reformer or sore loser?

Zaid - frustrated reformer or sore loser?

your say FREE 'Zaid, you should have withdrawn in the first few days when you were leading, not when the tide turned against you.'