Archive - 28 December 2010

'MCA 1' car number fetches record RM300,100 bid

'MCA 1' car number fetches record RM300,100 bid

The price surpasses the previous high of RM242,000 tendered for TAY 1 and RM200,900 for TAN 1.
Car driven by Aminulrasyid has valid road tax

Car driven by Aminulrasyid has valid road tax

However, the IO said he did not see the road tax sticker on the car screen when he inspected the vehicle.
Bemee won't give up Nangka seat in S'wak polls

Bemee won't give up Nangka seat in S'wak polls

He dismisses talk that he will withdraw from contesting in the coming state election as the seat is located in Sibu constituency.
MB's aide: S'gor is proof Pakatan can run Putrajaya

MB's aide: S'gor is proof Pakatan can run Putrajaya

NONE Pakatan’s management of the state’s economy debunks claims that its plans for Putrajaya would bankrupt the country.
Isa Samad to counter slander against Felda

Isa Samad to counter slander against Felda

The newly-appointed Felda chief vows to use his experience to counter opposition slander.
Isa to take Felda to 'greater heights'

Isa to take Felda to 'greater heights'

It is suggested that a Sabahan be appointed as Felda deputy chairman given the vast acreage of Felda land in the state.
Choo Keong describes Karpal as flip-flop MP

Choo Keong describes Karpal as flip-flop MP

Wee Choo Keong has described Karpal Singh as a flip-flop MP for frequently changing his views related to Anwar Ibrahim.
Police shoot drug trafficker in the neck

Police shoot drug trafficker in the neck

During the 11.30am incident, policemen on patrol came across a suspicious-looking car and ordered the driver to stop.
Police seek man over datukship scam

Police seek man over datukship scam

Negeri Sembilan police are looking for a man who may have information that will help solve cases of datukship scam in the state.
Make-up artist ordered to enter defence for graft

Make-up artist ordered to enter defence for graft

She is charged with soliciting RM50,000 from a businesswoman purportedly on behalf of Selangor CID chief SAC II Abu Bakar Mustaffa.
Duo to be tried together on June 14 over engine theft

Duo to be tried together on June 14 over engine theft

Judge Hayatul Akmal Abdul Aziz said the case would be tried jointly with the money laundering case which involved the two accused.
Perkasa wants Malay version of Pemandu

Perkasa wants Malay version of Pemandu

UPDATED 6.38PM Its economic bureau chairperson Zubir Harun says the unit is ‘lacking’ in serving the bumiputera and Malay agenda. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Jais: Shiite adherents not scared of ISA

Jais: Shiite adherents not scared of ISA

Some of them were arrested under the ISA, and yet they are still active, says Jais deputy director.
Kedah Indians to support BN in polls, says Umno

Kedah Indians to support BN in polls, says Umno

Support from the Indian community is most crucial to strengthen the BN machinery in the 13th general election.
On sick leave, deadwood and low wages

On sick leave, deadwood and low wages

Senseless to destroy Tiger Lane's iconic trees

Senseless to destroy Tiger Lane's iconic trees

Syariah Appeal Court allows former mufti's application

Syariah Appeal Court allows former mufti's application

Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin wants his case on teaching-without-permission transferred from lower to Syariah High Court.
ASN income distribution 6 sen per unit

ASN income distribution 6 sen per unit

NONE This year's income distribution is 0.80 sen higher from the 5.20 sen per unit declared in 2009.
Cabinet rape caper signals a nadir

Cabinet rape caper signals a nadir

COMMENT The report of ministerial rape and alleged cover-up suggests that even the decent are imperiled.
PDC senior manager claims trial over 'false claim'

PDC senior manager claims trial over 'false claim'

K Baskaran denies charges by MACC that he had made a false claim for a time recording item worth RM5,700.
'Pollution allegations cost Hartalega millions'

'Pollution allegations cost Hartalega millions'

NONE The world’s largest nitrile glove maker says the allegations have come despite its total compliance of all regulations.
Law gives S'gor a say over state sec's post, says rep

Law gives S'gor a say over state sec's post, says rep

NONE A state rep argues that the appointment of the state secretary does not necessarily have to be made by the PSC.
Activist's trial deferred due to faulty video CD

Activist's trial deferred due to faulty video CD

The CD will be sent to have its files restored and ex-Penang Suaram coordinator Lau Shu Shi’s case is postponed to January.
Mahathir tells Proton to look at India

Mahathir tells Proton to look at India

The national car maker should leverage on India's low cost production to foray into the burgeoning automobile market, he says.
Penang bomba director charged with graft

Penang bomba director charged with graft

Ahmad Izram Osman is charged with accepting bribes of RM16,325 in the form of a downpayment for a Toyota Vios.
All things Mac in one place

All things Mac in one place

How the Mac App Store will change things.
Gobala-PKR war of words rages on

Gobala-PKR war of words rages on

MP N Gobalakrishnan insists newly-minted vice-president N Surendran is not even a party member.
Shiites decry discrimination following arrests

Shiites decry discrimination following arrests

A local Shiite leader said that the sect's followers must be allowed the same freedom accorded to non-Muslims.
Rep in bid to strike out Asiabet's suit

Rep in bid to strike out Asiabet's suit

The Kebun Bunga state rep files an application to strike out a legal summons against him by playing card company Asiabet Sdn Bhd.
Anwar vs Wee: Case management on March 30

Anwar vs Wee: Case management on March 30

NONE Anwar said that the defamatory words were contained in an article which was posted on the Malaysiakini website.
Fire razes more than 50 houses in Langkawi

Fire razes more than 50 houses in Langkawi

Losses are estimated to be more than RM1 million although no injury is reported.
MIC warns leaders: Shape up or ship out

MIC warns leaders: Shape up or ship out

NONE G Palanivel takes a tough stance by reprimanding 'seat warmers' and orders them to get cracking in helping the Indians.
My take on 1Malaysia

My take on 1Malaysia

Bangsa Malaysia was first articulated in 1991.
Headlines online: Dec 28, 2010

Headlines online: Dec 28, 2010

The Umno state leadership reshuffle was among the mixed bag of items making the headlines today.
MTUC head: GE best time to raise demands

MTUC head: GE best time to raise demands

UPDATED 1.55PM Unions should meet with political parties to table their demands in exchange for support, says MTUC boss.
Tenang - the Normandy for Pakatan

Tenang - the Normandy for Pakatan

ANALYSIS Pakatan could consider fielding a non-PAS candidate and then return the seat back to PAS in the next GE.
Call to stop fish-bombing off Semporna

Call to stop fish-bombing off Semporna

Strong commitment towards this end are crucial so that the coral reefs in Semporna can be preserved, the minister says.
Be very afraid of the police

Be very afraid of the police

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'To see the rot of a country, all you need to do is look at the police force and you'll get a good indication.'
It could not be more blatant than this

It could not be more blatant than this

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'BN is setting the stage to do an operation 'ala Perak' by getting their man to be the state secretary.'