Archive - 13 December 2010

'Weak' schools show 40% improvement

'Weak' schools show 40% improvement

The programme involves hundreds of schools which are previously at Band 6 and Band 7.
Unlike last year, 2011 budget passed without drama

Unlike last year, 2011 budget passed without drama

The Dewan Rakyat passes the Supply Bill 2011, involving RM212 billion, without any fuss.
WikiLeaks: Info not from Mindef, says Zahid

WikiLeaks: Info not from Mindef, says Zahid

Information on PKR advisor's activities was not derived from Defence Ministry sources, said its minister.
Police: Don't join PKR ceramah tomorrow

Police: Don't join PKR ceramah tomorrow

Police remind the public not to attend a PKR rally in Taman Melati as no permit has been issued for it.
Showbiz: Kids must get Labour Dept approval

Showbiz: Kids must get Labour Dept approval

Those who wish to be involved in the show business need to comply with certain procedures.
MCA also postpones party polls

MCA also postpones party polls

NONE MCA postpones party polls, scheduled for next year, which makes it the second in the BN after Umno to do so.
S'wak allocates land for anti-HIV trees

S'wak allocates land for anti-HIV trees

The proposed project will enable local and visiting scientists to conduct clinical trials on the tree species.
T'ganu tables RM1.9 bil budget for 2011

T'ganu tables RM1.9 bil budget for 2011

Of the total, RM1.7 billion is derived from the federal government's fund, including petroleum royalties.
Malaysia, Brunei end spat over oil blocks

Malaysia, Brunei end spat over oil blocks

The signing ceremony in Brunei was witnessed by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Najib Abdul Razak.

Historic doa recital at Penang DAP convention

Historic doa recital at Penang DAP convention

Led by Tanjong PAS commissioner Yaacob Omar, it was the first time a prayer recital was conducted at the event.

 

PAS to PM: Will there be a coup if BN loses?

PAS to PM: Will there be a coup if BN loses?

Opposition MPs demand Najib to explain his 'threat of calamity' if BN loses in the next general election.
'Which sane man would knowingly enter a trap?'

'Which sane man would knowingly enter a trap?'

NONE UPDATED 8.35PM That Anwar knew but walked into it anyway is 'nonsensical', says his lawyer.
Is S'pore's future in Anwar's hands?

Is S'pore's future in Anwar's hands?

Why our neighbour prefers a bickering, weak M’sia.
Mahathir: Sodomy II not entrapment

Mahathir: Sodomy II not entrapment

UPDATED 7.46PM He agrees with Lee Kuan Yew's claim about Anwar's actions but dismisses the suggestion that it was a 'sex trap'. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PAS: Great strides made in explaining Islamic issues

PAS: Great strides made in explaining Islamic issues

'If PAS says, Oh...we are not about an Islamic state, then what is PAS? But PAS is very adaptive..." says Mujahid Yusuf Rawa.

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El Nino blamed for rise in dengue fever

El Nino blamed for rise in dengue fever

Rosnah Rashid Shirlin says more mosquito breeding grounds are built up due to plenty of rain and the rise in temperature.
Affirmative action programmes need overhaul

Affirmative action programmes need overhaul

Former Suhakam vice-chairperson Simon Sipaun says it should not be race-based but be operating on the basis of need.
Don't raise RM1 mil issue again, PAS told

Don't raise RM1 mil issue again, PAS told

PAC has settled the matter of the more than RM1 million spent by the Perak government on several official functions.
MPs need to up quality of debates: Muhyiddin

MPs need to up quality of debates: Muhyiddin

MPs need to debate competently with integrity to make Malaysia's parliament world class, he says.
Rising interest rate unlikely to impact sukuk market

Rising interest rate unlikely to impact sukuk market

Raising interest rates can be the trend for next year as global central banks decide to address domestic risks.
Public transport masterplan ready by Sept

Public transport masterplan ready by Sept

'Currently, the commission is holding consultations with various stakeholders, users and experts,' Syed Hamid says.
Company discouraging workers from joining unions

Company discouraging workers from joining unions

Snap polls: Why can't gov't just finish its term?

Snap polls: Why can't gov't just finish its term?

Rulers also supposed to protect minority's rights

Rulers also supposed to protect minority's rights

Federal Court's cowardice disappointing

Federal Court's cowardice disappointing

Khir Toyo suspended from all party posts

Khir Toyo suspended from all party posts

NONE Umno secretary-general Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor says has nothing to do with considerations of BN’s interests.
Spin doctors working overtime to contain damage

Spin doctors working overtime to contain damage

COMMENT In the local political arena, it is the ruling party that may have to scramble most on damage control for the WikiLeaks disclosures.
'WikiLeaks 'expose' on Anwar an open secret'

'WikiLeaks 'expose' on Anwar an open secret'

UPDATED 2.45PM Ibrahim Ali says the WikiLeaks expose on Anwar is not surprising as the issue had long been talked about in political circles. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Anwar acts to stem WikiLeak effect on sodomy case

Anwar acts to stem WikiLeak effect on sodomy case

Anwar's lawyer will file a complaint with the court over articles in the local media which can affect the ex-DPM's ongoing trial.

Ibrahim Ali: I'm back, alive and kicking

Ibrahim Ali: I'm back, alive and kicking

ibrahim ali 231105 The controversial politician says he is sorry to disappoint those who wish him ill. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Headlines online: December 13 2010

Headlines online: December 13 2010

Utusan sensationalised the Wikileaks expose on Anwar Ibrahim while a gruesome murder and ageing voters occupied other headlines.
Azmin promises 'full autonomy' for Sarawak

Azmin promises 'full autonomy' for Sarawak

azmin ali That is, if Sarawakians help Pakatan to take over Putrajaya, says Azmin Ali on his first visit to the state as PKR No 2.
Women's groups seem afraid to raise their voices

Women's groups seem afraid to raise their voices


COMMENT In working to change sexist behaviour and attitudes, they should not be afraid to take to the streets if necessary.
Plea bargaining on the cards

Plea bargaining on the cards

zaki azmi UPDATED 12.20 PM Roadshows are being held to familarise lawyers with amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code.
M'sian military: Years of living dangerously

M'sian military: Years of living dangerously

NONE COMMENT It has been a wild ride - contracts given to incompetent companies, jets left to rot in the Californian desert and...
'Tis the season to be called traitors

'Tis the season to be called traitors

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'The politicians who abuse the trust and misuse public funds are in fact the real traitors.'
Pakatan not favoured by Singapore

Pakatan not favoured by Singapore

COMMENT Lee Kuan Yew would not like to see Pakatan come to power in Malaysia: it's a development that would augur ill for the longevity of PAP rule.
Of WikiLeaks, S'pore spies and the SB

Of WikiLeaks, S'pore spies and the SB

FREE YOURSAY 'All these leaked cables are just somebody's opinions. Whether they are true or not, is anyone's guess.'