Archive - 3 December 2010

The opposition argues that the move was unconstitutional but the state government argued that it was provided for in the constitution.

MCA president Dr Chua Soi Lek was appointed as vice-chairperson of Centrist Asia Pacific Democrats International (Capdi) during the Centrist International Conference in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The increase in prices of petrol, diesel, LPG and sugar from between 5 sen and 20 sen respectively, received adverse reactions from NGOs.

Menteri Besar Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the event was to erect the main pillar of a house for the poor.

With the reduction, RON95 petrol will cost RM1.90 per litre, diesel RM1.80 per litre, LPG RM1.90 per kg and sugar RM2.10 per kg.

NEM PART 2 The council has recommended that the government accelerate the rollout of broadband.

NEM PART 2 NEAC head Amirsham passes the buck on bumi equity finding its way back into the NEM, saying their role is just implementation.

A coalition of Malay groups today petitioned the Agong to banish Anwar Ibrahim from Selangor and sack him as state economic advisor.

Chambers of commerce and business houses will sign a declaration to promote integrity and corrupt free practices in business.

NEM PART 2 The concluding part of the report says reforms will require the government bureaucracy to embrace a new paradigm.

NEM PART 2 A second sovereign wealth fund will invest proceeds from the sale of stakes in GLCs to attract investments and boost competitiveness.

RON95 grade petrol and diesel to cost 5 sen more a litre, while sugar cost to go up 20 sen a kilo.

UPDATED 6.55PM Home minister moves to dispel fears over Wikileaks revelations about Malaysian companies.

NEM PART 2 The NEM suggests a divestment plan for non-performing GLCs and a cap for government ownership of strategic GLCs, among others.

BREAKING NEWS No reason was given for the ban, but it is likely to be due to the Malaysiakini report that RM66 million was spent to set up Pemandu.

NEM PART 2 It admits affirmative action has been flawed by rent-seeking and corruption, and will be improved but does not say how.

Looks like another federal-state battle is looming, this time around for the ownership of the port, perhaps, with kid gloves on.

R Ganesan refutes V Sivakumar’s charges that his political rival was being both revengeful and cowardly.

UPDATED 5.25PM Anwar accuses the parliamentary committee of pushing for his suspension.

Proposed amendments to the Aboriginal Peoples Act may reverse all landmark court decisions in their favour, says a senior lawyer.

Speculation is intensifying that Najib will call snap polls early next year, with his confidence buoyed by recent by-election wins.

A great deal of inconvenient truths exposed.

Upko's Bernard Dompok calls on the government to amend Article 153 of the federal constitution to make this possible.

The government confirmed it has detained an Indonesian terrorist suspect linked to the Jemaah Islamiah outfit, and will deport him as soon as possible.

Forbes Asia has named AirAsia's pioneering chief executive officer Tony Fernandes as its 2010 Businessman of the Year.

Road Transport Department has no immediate plan to emulate the police in giving discount to traffic offenders.

Najib prepping for the next general election, housing prices and the looming water protest make headlines today.

These are illegal gatherings, and we will act against the organisers and participants, Kuala Lumpur police chief says.

After three decades, Samy Vellu is ready to hand over the reins to Palanivel after the party’s CWC meeting on Monday.

Soon after taking office last year, Najib pushed for several initiatives to rebrand the BN.

This is to allow federal counsel Zafran Zafri Mohd Zaini, representing the respondents, the opportunity to respond.

These need to be clarified, and it would be best if Abdul Gani proves he did not accept gratification, says Ragunath Kesavan.

V Navindran will know on Jan 28 whether he will have to enter his defence.

INTERVIEW His stand is that his work record shows he deserves to stay.

COMMENT In his first interview since he left PKR, Zaid continues to show he cannot sustain a consistent line of attack.

EXCLUSIVE RM66 million has been spent to establish government think-tank Pemandu, with more than half going to US consultant Mckinsey & Co.

FREE VOXPOP 'The reason is because of your brash and acidic mouth. You were punished so that you can hopefully learn. Apparently you have not.'

FREE YOURSAY 'They say that if you don't speak, nobody will know you are stupid but when you open your mouth, it only confirms it.'