Archive - 30 November 2010

Umno party polls postponed by 18 months

Umno party polls postponed by 18 months

UPDATED 11.59PM The decision which was announced by Najib confirms that the general elections will be held either next year or 2012.

 

History expert: Malay supremacy not in constitution

History expert: Malay supremacy not in constitution

Prof Khoo Kay Kim said that only the Rulers' Supremacy was stated in the constitution where the people must show their loyalty to the rulers.
No exclusive 700MHz spectrum for YTL

No exclusive 700MHz spectrum for YTL

The government continued to deny claims of awarding the highly coveted 700MHz spectrum to YTL Communications Sdn Bhd.
Petronas unwilling to continue subsidising price of  LNG

Petronas unwilling to continue subsidising price of LNG

Petronas plans to present the proposed revision of liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices to the government within two to three weeks.

No real will to improve public transport

No real will to improve public transport

Bus pick-up points for schools will ease traffic

Bus pick-up points for schools will ease traffic

MACC: Drop charges against Rosli Dahlan

MACC: Drop charges against Rosli Dahlan

However there has been no response from the AG, says Social Care Foundation chairperson Robert Phang.
RON97 petrol to go up 15 sen

RON97 petrol to go up 15 sen

The government is to increase the price of the RON97 petrol blend by 15 sen to RM2.30 per litre from Dec 1, according to sources.
Uproar over oral questions in Perak state assembly

Uproar over oral questions in Perak state assembly

Most of Pakatan questions went unanswered as the speaker ruled there wasn't enough time, and PKR's S Kesavan was shown the door for protesting too much.
BN to win with bigger majority, predicts Mahathir

BN to win with bigger majority, predicts Mahathir

'I hate to predict this thing because it may not be accepted very well, but...'
Petronas Q2 pre-tax profit up 9.6% to RM18.2 bil

Petronas Q2 pre-tax profit up 9.6% to RM18.2 bil

Petronas posted a pre-tax profit of RM18.2 billion for the second quarter ended Sept 30, 2010, up 9.6 percent from RM16.6 billion in the same quarter last year.
Pensioners can get special aid from tomorrow

Pensioners can get special aid from tomorrow

Pensioners can withdraw the RM500 Special Financial Assistance given by the government through the banks beginning tomorrow.
Zahrain challenges Anwar to ditch 'Datuk Seri' title

Zahrain challenges Anwar to ditch 'Datuk Seri' title

NONE Independent MP says the comments made during PKR’s congress ‘affronted’ the Malay rulers. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Perak MB unveils deficit budget

Perak MB unveils deficit budget

Zambry Abd Kadir today tabled a deficit budget totalling RM862.33 million for 2011 in the Perak state assembly.
Muslim visitors may bring adversity in Islamic teachings

Muslim visitors may bring adversity in Islamic teachings

The government is monitoring to ensure there are no elements of impudence towards differences in the teachings of the four mazhab (sects) in Islam following the influx of Muslim visitors to Malaysia.
Asean: No to coordinated control on 'hot money'

Asean: No to coordinated control on 'hot money'

They said a region-wide structure to tackle the speculative cash was not necessary at the moment.
Social budget or election budget?

Social budget or election budget?

Menteri Besar Zambry claims all races will benefit, while Pakatan state leader Nizar says it’s a move to influence the people to vote for BN.
Childhood friend says he stashed away bloody clothes

Childhood friend says he stashed away bloody clothes

UPDATED 6.34PM The star witness in the Aminulrasyid trial, Azamuddin Omar, asked his help to 'keep' his blood-stained clothes, says Mohd Zubir Salleh.
Pahang to give away 18,000 netbooks in Phase One

Pahang to give away 18,000 netbooks in Phase One

A total of 17,927 units of netbooks have been distributed to eligible students under the first phase of the 1Malaysia Netbook programme in Pahang.
Hishammuddin: What surge in fatal shootings?

Hishammuddin: What surge in fatal shootings?

The home minister refutes a Lawyers for Liberty claim that fatal shootings by police have increased 17-fold over the past decade.
Foreign technicians may man Malaysia's nuke plant

Foreign technicians may man Malaysia's nuke plant

nuclear power plant TNB likely to hire experienced personnel from abroad for the first few years, says a source.
Over half of M'sian households have broadband access

Over half of M'sian households have broadband access

The household broadband penetration in the country has risen to more than 54 percent from 31.7 percent at the end of last year.
Rais to monitor 'hantu' movies on TV

Rais to monitor 'hantu' movies on TV

NONE 'We must be cautious when deciding the type of movies, programmes or dramas so as to offer entertainment that can provide a positive message.'
11 votes save minister from RM10 pay cut

11 votes save minister from RM10 pay cut

PARLIAMENT The credibility of Peter Chin Fah Kui as the energy minister was almost 'tainted' today if not for the 11 majority votes.
Clock tower: Din of protest getting louder

Clock tower: Din of protest getting louder

Views of all quarters, including NGOs, will be taken into account before the final decision was made.
ROS probes DAP over Tee's sacking

ROS probes DAP over Tee's sacking

NONE Tee Boon Hock, who filed a complaint against DAP in September, has had his statement recorded.
MPs' RM1 mil allocation: Court battle on Jan 5

MPs' RM1 mil allocation: Court battle on Jan 5

While BN parliamentarians get a RM1 million allocation each annually, none of the 74 MPs in the opposition has received the fund in the past three years.
AG urged to explain ties with associate of ex-MAS chief

AG urged to explain ties with associate of ex-MAS chief

A whistleblower website recently carried photographs of Abdul Gani Patail with Shahidan Shafie during the recent haj pilgrimage.
Dr M: Forget our roots if we want to achieve 1Malaysia

Dr M: Forget our roots if we want to achieve 1Malaysia

NONE UPDATED 6PM True national unity means identifying yourself only as Malaysian, speaking one language, and not asking for privileges, he says.
Fresh outcry over mall near Sabah heritage site

Fresh outcry over mall near Sabah heritage site

NONE A heritage NGO wants heads to roll over a shopping mall cum hotel project in Kota Kinabalu.
Samy seeks to avoid power tussle within MIC

Samy seeks to avoid power tussle within MIC

samy vellu and mic The outgoing president seeks CWC decision to fill the two top posts to prevent 'saboteurs' from causing a power tussle in the party.
GM aedes: Regime of redress & liability needed

GM aedes: Regime of redress & liability needed

Gerakan should take hint from Chong Eu's family

Gerakan should take hint from Chong Eu's family

M'sia can't depend on FDI to achieve Vision 2020

M'sia can't depend on FDI to achieve Vision 2020

NONE Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia needs to change strategy to achieve Vision 2020.
ETP has 'catch-all' function

ETP has 'catch-all' function

Minister Idris Jala explains that both existing and new projects and investments are included in the Economic Transformation Programme.
USBO plans to be first NGO to become BN affiliate

USBO plans to be first NGO to become BN affiliate

However, Sallleh Said Keruak said USBO would scrutinise the terms of the proposed direct membership before making a final decision.
Motion to censure third racist teacher rejected

Motion to censure third racist teacher rejected

PARLIAMENT Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia denies the motion as the government has taken steps to reprimand the teacher.
Wikileaks dump implicates M'sian firms

Wikileaks dump implicates M'sian firms

UPDATED 6.50PM A report has emerged implicating companies in Malaysia over violation of international trade agreements and UN sanctions.
Ministry quashes rumours of resitting for BM Paper 2

Ministry quashes rumours of resitting for BM Paper 2

The Education Ministry has refuted a rumour that SPM 2010 exam candidates may have to sit again for their Bahasa Melayu Kertas 2.
On the way - guide on places of worship

On the way - guide on places of worship

The government will make this public when it is finalised and implement it for new housing areas.
New investments, tax cuts for oil and gas industry

New investments, tax cuts for oil and gas industry

NONE Its plan to invest billions of ringgit in infrastructure is part of its bid to create millions of new jobs and double national income by 2020.
PKR rep booted from Perak assembly sitting

PKR rep booted from Perak assembly sitting

NONE UPDATED 2.05PM S Kesavan was suspended for insisting on answers after the Question session had ended.
MB: Speed up Kenyir duty-free area development

MB: Speed up Kenyir duty-free area development

Ahmad Said said the time frame to develop the duty-free area was rather short, at 18 months to two years.
Penang CM surprised by choice of new port head

Penang CM surprised by choice of new port head

NONE Nonetheless, Penang CM Guan Eng feels that MCA boss Dr Chua Soi Lek is capable of heading the Penang Port Commission.
Top 10 dying tech items

Top 10 dying tech items

Technology marches on, making some things obsolete.
Lim Chong Eu's unfulfilled legacy

Lim Chong Eu's unfulfilled legacy

COMMENT He developed Penang into an industrial hub but the focus on products for export did little to provide broad-based employment opportunities.

 

 

Najib defends mega-tower plan despite Dr M's call

Najib defends mega-tower plan despite Dr M's call

NONE He defends the controversial mega-tower after it sparked fierce opposition including from ex-premier.
Iswara driver appeared experienced, says witness

Iswara driver appeared experienced, says witness

UPDATED 3.05PM Lokman Hakim R Daily’s observations are based on the way the driver - teenager Aminulrasyid Amzah - handled the car before being shot dead.
Headlines online: Nov 30, 2010

Headlines online: Nov 30, 2010

The Selangor sultan’s expression of sadness over the ‘questioning’ of the special position of Malays and royalty was picked up by all Malay-language dailies.
Learning from the peacemaking duo

Learning from the peacemaking duo

The Imam and the Pastor connect with Malaysians.
Kg Baru earmarked as fully commercial zone

Kg Baru earmarked as fully commercial zone

This is stated in t he amended KL Draft Plan 2020. Key landmarks will be retained but the fate of current residential homes is unclear.

 

Case transferred, Ling seeks speedy trial

Case transferred, Ling seeks speedy trial

NONE UPDATED 11.20AM Ling, accompanied by his family, says he is seeking to vindicate himself.
Polis Diraja Malaysia: The new Leviathan?

Polis Diraja Malaysia: The new Leviathan?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'It's time to dismantle and to break up the national police force and place them under the respective states.'
Does that mean Onn Jaafar a 'prostitute' too?

Does that mean Onn Jaafar a 'prostitute' too?

FREE VOXPOP 'Onn Jaafar proposed that Umno open its doors to other races. Azizah and Azmin are doing what Onn had been propagating. So Perkasa might as well call Onn a prostitute as well.'
Hisham slams PKR over 'Ketuanan Melayu'

Hisham slams PKR over 'Ketuanan Melayu'

NONE The opposition is trying to confuse the people by twisting the meaning of 'Ketuanan Melayu', said the home minister.