Archive - 23 November 2010

RM millions lost due to abuse of subsidised diesel

RM millions lost due to abuse of subsidised diesel

The Area Fishermen's Association (PNK) has been traced as the mastermind in abusing the subsidised diesel for fishermen.

 

M'sian Year-End Sales 2010 targets RM16 billion

M'sian Year-End Sales 2010 targets RM16 billion

The abolition of import duties on 300 tourism-related products will boost receipts, said Tourism Minister Ng Yen Yen.
RM16 mil paid to seven NKEA lab consultants

RM16 mil paid to seven NKEA lab consultants

The PM said this was a small amount compared to Britain, France and the US for their own transformation programmes.
Jais entitled to bar Mohd Nizar from giving ceramah

Jais entitled to bar Mohd Nizar from giving ceramah

It can do so because the MP for Bukit Gantang is not accredited by the department, said Perak PAS commissioner Abu Bakar Hussain.

Sivakumar vs EC over defections: Decision on Jan 14

Sivakumar vs EC over defections: Decision on Jan 14

The High Court here today set Jan 14 next year to decide on a judicial review of the EC's decision not to hold by-elections for three state seats in Perak.
Butt out, Noh warns MPs about tiff with Ng

Butt out, Noh warns MPs about tiff with Ng

PARLIAMENT The agriculture minister faces off with Batu Gajah MP Fong Po Kuan over why he had justified attack on Sekinchan assemblyperson.
Aminulrasyid trial: CSI admits negligence

Aminulrasyid trial: CSI admits negligence

NONE He didn't interview eyewitnesses, seize firearms or order photos of the deceased in the car be taken.
Let Anwar go abroad, Mahathir tells BN reps

Let Anwar go abroad, Mahathir tells BN reps

anwar vs mahathir 160108 The ex-PM says if Anwar are prevented from going abroad, it will create anger against the government.
PM receives RM22,800 salary since 2004: Nazri

PM receives RM22,800 salary since 2004: Nazri

The prime minister received a monthly salary of RM22,826.65, according to the Members of Parliament (Emolument) (Amendment) Act 2005 which came into effect on Jan 1, 2004.
PAC: We can't probe Sime Darby losses

PAC: We can't probe Sime Darby losses

This is because conglomerate is not considered a ‘government agency’, explains PAC chairperson Azmi Khalid.
Sitting adjourned after chaos in Sabah assembly

Sitting adjourned after chaos in Sabah assembly

The assembly was adjourned for more than 20 minutes after a bad-tempered verbal match between an opposition member and several BN reps.
Sodomy II: Karpal furious with HKL doctor

Sodomy II: Karpal furious with HKL doctor

The lawyer has applied for forensic pathologist Dr Siew Sheue Feng to be cited for contempt of court.
Average city apartment price in M'sia 2nd lowest in region

Average city apartment price in M'sia 2nd lowest in region

The average price of city apartments in Malaysia is the second lowest compared with other countries in the region.
Stop fund raising in 14 days, Syabas warned

Stop fund raising in 14 days, Syabas warned

water tap thumbnail UPDATED 6.05PM Failure to do so will result in the water distribution concessionaire losing its licence, warns Khalid.
Teresa: Avoid PKR-style infighting

Teresa: Avoid PKR-style infighting

INTERVIEW The purported leader of the 'Unity team' is worried over public spats in DAP Selangor's polls.
Parliament springs leak, yet again

Parliament springs leak, yet again

NONE Deputy Tourism Minister James Dawos Mamit discovers water dripping from the ceiling. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Shouting match at sodomy trial

Shouting match at sodomy trial

Just about every key player pitched in, as soon as the court declared a recess in the proceedings this morning.
Felda's facade of a conduit for complaints

Felda's facade of a conduit for complaints

PCM Youth chief threatened by caller

PCM Youth chief threatened by caller

An unidentified man warns Liew Yeow Hooi to change the party name, failing which members and Liew’s family will be harmed.
Samy Vellu to make major announcements on Monday

Samy Vellu to make major announcements on Monday

samy vellu  010307 "I will present a lot of things to the CWC and then they will decide what to do next," he says.
Senior Yayasan S'gor official remanded

Senior Yayasan S'gor official remanded

He has been remanded for seven days to assist MACC investigations into the foundation's bash, said to cost more than RM300,000.
EPF could have bought Plus for much less

EPF could have bought Plus for much less

S'gor records highest industrial investments

S'gor records highest industrial investments

According to the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority, Selangor has approved RM5.67 billion worth of manufacturing projects thus far.
Drop in press freedom ranking no surprise

Drop in press freedom ranking no surprise

EPF awaiting outcome of Plus shareholders meeting

EPF awaiting outcome of Plus shareholders meeting

Apart from the shareholders' approval, the EPF would also seek the green light from bondholders and the government.
Who is this fellow 'Zaid'?

Who is this fellow 'Zaid'?

Empty coffers crippling JB's largest hospital

Empty coffers crippling JB's largest hospital

'MCA' number plates now available to public

'MCA' number plates now available to public

NONE Tenders for car licence plates bearing registration numbers from MCA1 to MCA9999 will be open from 8am tomorrow.
Kampar bridge case for mention on Jan 6

Kampar bridge case for mention on Jan 6

This gives the plaintiffs more time to deal with a bid by one of the defendants to strike out the RM105 million civil suit.
Ampatuan on my mind

Ampatuan on my mind

COMMENT The Ampatuan massacre was the worst single incident of electoral violence in recent Philippine history.
Check 'hot money' inflow, urges MP

Check 'hot money' inflow, urges MP

Capital controls should be implemented to protect the economy from speculative investments, argues Charles Santiago. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Vote Pakatan into Putrajaya, urges Wan Azizah

Vote Pakatan into Putrajaya, urges Wan Azizah

PKR president was addressing Perak PKR’s Deepavali gathering in Ipoh, attended by about 800 party supporters.
Court visits car-chase route

Court visits car-chase route

UPDATED 7.15PM A convoy retraced the route that the teenager had taken prior to his death on April 26, as a result of being shot by police.
DPM cancels visit to S'wak due to tendonitis

DPM cancels visit to S'wak due to tendonitis

Muhyiddin Yassin's press secretary said he is resting at home as advised by his doctor.
More land demanded for 'barn-like school'

More land demanded for 'barn-like school'

This was the gist of the memorandum parents of children who study at a Tamil school in Batu Kawan, handed over to the Penang CM.

A conversation with Hillary Clinton, Pt 3

A conversation with Hillary Clinton, Pt 3

The key issues are implicit meanings and nuances.
Perlis gov't issues water bill rebate after floods

Perlis gov't issues water bill rebate after floods

The rebate, which will cost the state government RM1.3 million, will be enjoyed by the state's 65,000 water consumers.
Headlines online: Nov 23, 2010

Headlines online: Nov 23, 2010

Most headlines were concerned with election issues, from voter registration to BN’s direct members being fielded in the next polls.
S'gor DAP: Unity Team in show of force

S'gor DAP: Unity Team in show of force

NONE Endorsed candidates for Sunday’s state party polls are paraded before cheering guests.
Don't use just Facebook Messages

Don't use just Facebook Messages

One day, you might want to do without it.

 

'Pakatan can't take Putrajaya on its own'

'Pakatan can't take Putrajaya on its own'

NONE It needs 'a broader coalition with smaller parties' if it is to stop BN from retaining Putrajaya.
Anwar to apply to disqualify judge

Anwar to apply to disqualify judge

LIVE REPORTS updated 1.23PM Anwar wants the judge disqualified after several moves to gain access to evidence were shot down. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Azmin, there's no time for witch-hunts'

'Azmin, there's no time for witch-hunts'

azmin ali FREE VOXPOP 'Najib will only be happy if you launch your witch-hunt now. All he needs is more chaos...'
The unmaking of Zaid Ibrahim, Part 2

The unmaking of Zaid Ibrahim, Part 2

NONE COMMENT Puzzling conduct from Anwar amid mounting discontent served to stoke rising hubris in Zaid.
We can predict the outcome of Sodomy II

We can predict the outcome of Sodomy II

FREE YOURSAY 'Everyone following the Sodomy II case 'knows' that Anwar Ibrahim will be denied the clinical notes. It was a foregone conclusion.'