Archive - 18 November 2010

PM wants MRT project to start by July

PM wants MRT project to start by July

The technical report on the project, including the route, had been completed and would be tabled to the cabinet this month.
Facebook most popular website in M'sia

Facebook most popular website in M'sia

News sites were the number one category for content sites attracting more than half of Malaysia's audience per week.
S'gor GLCs must table budget for MBI's approval

S'gor GLCs must table budget for MBI's approval

The state can monitor activities carried out by government-owned companies and prevent exorbitant expenses for such events, said Khalid.
Former deputy sec-gen sues PKR over election

Former deputy sec-gen sues PKR over election

Former PKR deputy secretary-general P Jenapala today filed an originating summons seeking a court order declaring as invalid the election for the post of deputy president of the party.
Barisan Rakyat neither '3rd force' nor Zaid-backed

Barisan Rakyat neither '3rd force' nor Zaid-backed

The Barisan Rakyat initiative has disclaimed links with Zaid Ibrahim but is still willing to meet him if he shares their ideals.
Masing's miring offering a mea culpa of sorts

Masing's miring offering a mea culpa of sorts

james jemut masing His offer of appeasement to the gods confirms the Dayak view that last month’s logjam was caused by human folly.
Don't worry, I'll quit as promised: Samy

Don't worry, I'll quit as promised: Samy

S Samy Vellu today brushed aside speculation that he will not resign as MIC president as promised previously.
Parties fear 'friends of BN' allowed to contest

Parties fear 'friends of BN' allowed to contest

They are worried those with direct membership into BN will affect the number of seats allocated to them at the polls.
Boeing in bid to supply satellites to Measat

Boeing in bid to supply satellites to Measat

Boeing Defense, Space and Security, a unit of The Boeing Company, has provided a request for proposal (RFP) to supply communications satellites to Measat Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd.
Gov't to fill vacancies with women, disabled

Gov't to fill vacancies with women, disabled

These people will be absorbed into the services, either in the public or private sectors, depending on their capabilities.
Stop-work order on rail project withdrawn

Stop-work order on rail project withdrawn

MMC Gamuda Joint Venture is permitted to resume its railway tracks project in Penang as it has agreed to minimise the impact of floods.

 

Courts delaying Selvach's habeas corpus bid

Courts delaying Selvach's habeas corpus bid

Fireworks expected in the last lap of PKR polls

Fireworks expected in the last lap of PKR polls

The stakes are still high for many candidates who are hoping to put a stiff challenge to 'Team Azmin'.

Special team to probe lawyer's slaying

Special team to probe lawyer's slaying

Perak police have set up a special team to investigate the murder of a lawyer in Ipoh two days ago.
53,674 candidates to sit for STPM exams next week

53,674 candidates to sit for STPM exams next week

A total of 53,674 candidates will sit for the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination at 760 centres nationwide from Nov 23 to Dec 16.
Siva accepts vice-chair post, but not Kula

Siva accepts vice-chair post, but not Kula

Former Perak DAP deputy chief Kulasegaran has snubbed an offer to be state vice-chair.
Anwar to make 'special address' tomorrow

Anwar to make 'special address' tomorrow

He is expected to deliver a 'special address' in Shah Alam tomorrow on the crisis confronting the party.
No 'trade war' between federal, Sabah agencies

No 'trade war' between federal, Sabah agencies

Sabah veterinary agency has reportedly disallowed a meat exporter from Selangor from trying to bring in his products into the state.
EPF reverts employee contribution to 11%

EPF reverts employee contribution to 11%

The monthly statutory contribution rate for employees will revert to 11 per cent, with effect from the January wage next year.
DPM: Component parties will be consulted on candidates

DPM: Component parties will be consulted on candidates

He says athough the PM and BN chairperson has the final say on the selections, discussions will be held with component parties' leaders.

Rate of murder unchanged for last 30 years

Rate of murder unchanged for last 30 years

The rate has remained at two or three for three decades, but the number of murders has gone up in tandem with population increase.
AirAsia X: KL-Paris route to take off in February

AirAsia X: KL-Paris route to take off in February

NONE The airline will start four direct flights to Paris' Orly Airport weekly from Feb 14, with one-way fares as low as RM499.
'Anwar knows little and can only sting'

'Anwar knows little and can only sting'

He said Anwar had been all too eager to criticise the country, including belittling the recognition given to Malaysia as a modern Islamic nation.
Najib may not win two-thirds majority: Dr M

Najib may not win two-thirds majority: Dr M

NONE But he could wrest back one or two states in the next general elections, says former PM Mahathir.
Headlines online: Nov 18, 2010

Headlines online: Nov 18, 2010

The prime minister’s remark that there is no need to mark May 13 and the upcoming BN convention are among the top news.
Breaking the conspiracy of silence

Breaking the conspiracy of silence

NONE COMMENT When straight people refuse to speak up for gay people, they are guilty of the injustice done to gay people.
T'ganu holds sex workshop for elderly couples

T'ganu holds sex workshop for elderly couples

NONE A state officer said most elderly couples had strained relationships, and many even slept in separate bedrooms.
Boeing: NEM has 'forward-looking ingredients'

Boeing: NEM has 'forward-looking ingredients'

"We have been very impressed with what he (Najib) has been doing in Malaysia," says a Boeing top official.
Beng Hock support group seeks 100,000 signatures

Beng Hock support group seeks 100,000 signatures

Move is to push for a royal commission of inquiry over the death of the political aide.
PKR supremo: Zaid free to leave

PKR supremo: Zaid free to leave

NONE UPDATED 2.36PM PKR had been accommodating to Zaid's demands and will not ask him to stay, says Anwar Ibrahim.
Why didn't Ministry promote Penang at S'pore fair?

Why didn't Ministry promote Penang at S'pore fair?

Crime: M'sians feel safer, says survey

Crime: M'sians feel safer, says survey

A national survey revealed that Malaysians are now feeling safer both in the streets and at home compared to last year.
3rd force or BN's divide and conquer?

3rd force or BN's divide and conquer?

Majority should protect minority, not belittle them

Majority should protect minority, not belittle them

Gates foundation: Is it on right path?

Gates foundation: Is it on right path?

Medical charity must be supplemented with social justice.
GM mosquito: Too many questions and no answers

GM mosquito: Too many questions and no answers

Carrefour to stay in M'sia, Singapore

Carrefour to stay in M'sia, Singapore

The French retail giant has cancelled a planned sale of its stores in Malaysia and Singapore, deciding instead to build up its market share.
Only the tip of the iceberg

Only the tip of the iceberg

Bodysnatching occurs in the context of Islamic ascendancy.
Count me out, says Jeffrey Kitingan

Count me out, says Jeffrey Kitingan

Speculation that he would join Zaid Ibrahim in a splinter party is greatly exaggerated, claims the Sabah leader.
Ex-servicemen launch broadside at Zahid Hamidi

Ex-servicemen launch broadside at Zahid Hamidi

NONE The broken record of non-Malay lack of patriotism draws fire from those who fought for the country.
When police turned up in full force at McDonald's

When police turned up in full force at McDonald's

NONE FREE 'A high five to Utar students, who dared to be there despite the strong police presence.'
Not 'minority of one' but 'power of one'

Not 'minority of one' but 'power of one'

anwar ibrahim and najib tun razak FREE VOXPOP 'It is actually quite sad that the principal proponent of 1Malaysia has possibly not read ‘The Power of One'.'
Khir, how many teeth do you have to pull?

Khir, how many teeth do you have to pull?

khir toyo and selangor FREE YOURSAY 'It's interesting to know how much income tax he pays. Many salaried workers can really learn from him.'