Archive - 24 November 2010

Former Penang CM Chong Eu dies

Former Penang CM Chong Eu dies

Former Penang CM Dr Lim Chong Eu died earlier this evening, about a month after suffering a stroke.
Utusan records pre-tax loss of RM10.7 mil

Utusan records pre-tax loss of RM10.7 mil

It said intense competition for advertising marketing share expenditure among all media channels has affected its performance.
Yayasan S'gor: MACC takes MB Khalid's statement

Yayasan S'gor: MACC takes MB Khalid's statement

MACC recorded Khalid's statement at his office on the 21st Floor of the State Secretariat Building in Shah Alam.
Gov't questioning Gani over Anwar's black eye

Gov't questioning Gani over Anwar's black eye

'Right now we are waiting for Abdul Gani to return from Mecca,' Nazri Aziz says.
Will Ronnie 'son of Jade Emperor' Liu make the cut?

Will Ronnie 'son of Jade Emperor' Liu make the cut?

NONE Selangor exco Ronnie Liu is fighting a lonely do-or-die battle on Sunday.
Shaziman: Parliament building must undergo check-up

Shaziman: Parliament building must undergo check-up

The August House cannot afford to undergo ‘piecemeal’ renovation, says Works Minister.
Man held during bid to burgle cop's house

Man held during bid to burgle cop's house

During the 11.30pm incident, the 47-year-old suspect was caught red-handed by the woman police inspector.
Detainee's death nothing to do with police probe

Detainee's death nothing to do with police probe

The victim had informed that he was suffering from chest pain and was sent to hospital on five occasions, Abu Seman said.
'PKR polls chaos won't affect Pakatan's chances'

'PKR polls chaos won't affect Pakatan's chances'

UPDATED 9.24PM The party has done everything possible to rectify the flaws and clarify the claims, says opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.
Nigerian peacemakers call on Tsu Koon, Nazri

Nigerian peacemakers call on Tsu Koon, Nazri

The duo peacemakers' stories have been made into a documentary film titled 'The Imam and the Pastor'.
Big businesses: Transparency required

Big businesses: Transparency required

Penang port, airport to be privatised?

Penang port, airport to be privatised?

UPDATED 6.16PM DAP wants Putrajaya to come clean over alleged moves by Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary to buy over Penang port and airport.
Rainwater harvesting will help avert water crisis

Rainwater harvesting will help avert water crisis

Pahang-S'gor water project on track: MB

Pahang-S'gor water project on track: MB

He said that until the end of last month, 17 per cent of the project had been carried out.
Parliament panel yet to meet on Anwar's Apco jibe

Parliament panel yet to meet on Anwar's Apco jibe

UPDATED 7.17PM Subang MP R Sivarasa says PKR is prepared for all eventualities if Anwar is censured over his remarks on Apco and 1Malaysia.
More HIV infection now through sex: Heng

More HIV infection now through sex: Heng

Most of the women and girls in Asia were infected with the virus through their husband or boyfriend who were already HIV-infected.
400,000 PKR members, where art thou?

400,000 PKR members, where art thou?

Two former PKR leaders cast doubt over the claim and believe that it is just a political gimmick.
Hunger strike to mark 3rd anniversary of Hindraf rally

Hunger strike to mark 3rd anniversary of Hindraf rally

About 50 people will go on a 18-hour fast and a memo will be submitted to the PM in Putrajaya.
New committee to find best way to promote BM

New committee to find best way to promote BM

The National Language Implementation Committee is expected to be able to find the best method of promoting the proper use of BM.
Uthaya seeks to have Sedition Act declared void

Uthaya seeks to have Sedition Act declared void

uthayakumar 160609 He is also seeking to have the charge against him under the act to be suspended or revoked.
Anwar scores minor victory after Federal Court defeat

Anwar scores minor victory after Federal Court defeat

The court finally allows Anwar to get the 'pro-forma' document used in examining Saiful.
Men at work, photographers barred

Men at work, photographers barred

NONE Photographers were told to delete their pictures of PWD staff inspecting the roof of Parliament.
Stop bullying poor Indians, HRP urges authorities

Stop bullying poor Indians, HRP urges authorities

Party hands over letter to Prime Minister over demolishing of Kamala Devi Abaroo’s farm in Seberang Jaya two days before Deepavali.
12,000 illegal immigrants in Sabah deported last year

12,000 illegal immigrants in Sabah deported last year

Among them, 8,510 were Philippine nationals, 2,810 were Indonesians, while the rest were from other countries.
Penang gov't told to keep culture, heritage politics-free

Penang gov't told to keep culture, heritage politics-free

The deputy info communication and culture minister says heritage should be independent of politics as it is for our future generations.
Hot money: No immediate threat to M'sia

Hot money: No immediate threat to M'sia

If situation gets unmanageable, Bank Negara can impose some safeguards to prevent excessive speculative activities against ringgit.
PKR, stop taking Indians for granted

PKR, stop taking Indians for granted

Syed Husin: Third force 'neither third, nor force'

Syed Husin: Third force 'neither third, nor force'

syed husin ali EXCLUSIVE This is because those behind the concept have differing views as to what it is all about, claims Syed Husin.
Graft perception 'not a reflection of reality'

Graft perception 'not a reflection of reality'

PARLIAMENT Deputy Minister in PM’s Department Liew Vui Keong argues that Malaysia’s poor showing in the TI index is just a perception.
Second space mission to be longer, cost RM62.5 mil

Second space mission to be longer, cost RM62.5 mil

malaysia astronaut angkasawan rocket 081007 Malaysia's second astronaut will stay in the International Space Station for weeks or months instead of days.
GM mosquitoes: Biosafety aspects fully considered

GM mosquitoes: Biosafety aspects fully considered

BN rep seeks apology from Harakah

BN rep seeks apology from Harakah

Muhamad Farid claims that the newspaper have distorted a statement he have made at a forum on Malay land in Penang.
Fresh from Mecca, Taib has 'inspiration' on polls date

Fresh from Mecca, Taib has 'inspiration' on polls date

NONE He returned today from his pilgrimage to Mecca and said he has received the inspiration on when to call the next state elections.
Victim's family cries foul over 'trigger-happy' police

Victim's family cries foul over 'trigger-happy' police

NONE UPDATED 5.05PM Ho Chei Hang was apparently not given any warning before he was shot by plainclothes police. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Freed Suu Kyi as influential as ever in Burma

Freed Suu Kyi as influential as ever in Burma

NONE She is an icon for democracy there, and will continue to call on the Burma junta to bring about political reform.
Headlines online: Nov 24, 2010

Headlines online: Nov 24, 2010

The exchange of artillery between North and South Korea and the stampede which killed 380 in Cambodia made the front page of most dailies.
Sodomy II: Court says yes to form, no to contempt

Sodomy II: Court says yes to form, no to contempt

LIVE REPORTS UPDATED 1.26PM The defence will get the pro-forma form after all, but the court decides against contempt proceedings against HKL's Dr Siew Sheue Feng.
Taib's sister faces 'instant millions' land allegations

Taib's sister faces 'instant millions' land allegations

NONE Blog unearths new allegations of a land acquisition deal that earned RM15 million for Quality Concrete Holdings.
Wisma Putra condemns N Korea's artillery attacks

Wisma Putra condemns N Korea's artillery attacks

There is heightened tension in the Korean peninsula following North Korea's artillery attacks yesterday on a South Korean island.
S'gor DAP polls: Diplomacy takes the night off

S'gor DAP polls: Diplomacy takes the night off

NONE The rival factions will each hold a dinner on Friday, to woo delegates ahead of Sunday’s state party polls.
Anwar loses appeal, to pay RM70,000 in costs

Anwar loses appeal, to pay RM70,000 in costs

anwar vs mahathir 160108 UPDATED 4.45PM The Federal Court declares that judges have the discretion to write their judgment either in BM or English. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Jeffrey at political crossroads after Zaid's exit

Jeffrey at political crossroads after Zaid's exit

NONE ANALYSIS Zaid’s sudden departure from PKR has caught Sabah strongman Jeffrey Kitingan flat-footed.
It's not just Parliament that's leaking

It's not just Parliament that's leaking

FREE VOXPOP 'Parliament leaks again? Small matter - the whole nation has been leaking for almost 30 years - the 'pagar' that we 'harapkan' has continued to 'makan' our 'padi'.'
Of doctor's reports and 'doctored' reports

Of doctor's reports and 'doctored' reports

FREE YOURSAY 'Whether true or not, one cannot be faulted in thinking that the clinical notes contain information that is detrimental to the prosecution case.'