Archive - 29 December 2010

Prosecution closes Aminulrasyid's case

Prosecution closes Aminulrasyid's case

Sessions Court judge then set Jan 28 to hear submissions by both parties.
Unions protest fraud at Cuepacs polls

Unions protest fraud at Cuepacs polls

Result of the elections were not announced after voting but delayed until the next morning, claims a union leader.
Alcatel kickbacks: Telekom implicated

Alcatel kickbacks: Telekom implicated

The telco says it has a zero-tolerance policy towards such improprieties and will take appropriate action.
12 resolutions passed at 38th congress

12 resolutions passed at 38th congress

A minimum salary of RM1,200 and a Cola of RM300 for the private sector employees are among the resolutions.
Police wrap up Xavier vs Kottapan assault case

Police wrap up Xavier vs Kottapan assault case

The Selangor exco member was said to have punched and kicked Kottapan at the Shah Alam City Hall on Sept 26.
M'sia wins AFF Suzuki Cup, PM declares Friday holiday

M'sia wins AFF Suzuki Cup, PM declares Friday holiday

malaysia wins AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 fan thumb Malaysia went down 2-1 in Jakarta tonight but still came out tops after beating Indonesia 4-2 on aggregate to lift the cup.
PAS ulama reject views in Mujahid's book

PAS ulama reject views in Mujahid's book

Kedah PAS Ulama Council has unanimously rejected the views expressed by Dr Mujahid Yusuf Rawa in his book 'Menuju PAS Baru'.
PKR duo routed in MTUC polls

PKR duo routed in MTUC polls

UPDATED 11.30PM Syed Shahir and Abdullah Sani were both defeated. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Khusrin came last in job interview'

'Khusrin came last in job interview'

Jais chief described as 'the least impressive' among six candidates the state interviewed.
JB firm wins 'MCA 1' and 'MCA 2' car plate numbers

JB firm wins 'MCA 1' and 'MCA 2' car plate numbers

MCA 1 has been won by Asset Nusa Sdn Bhd with a bid of RM300,000 - the highest ever for a motor vehicle plate number.
MIC seeks changes to 'Interlok' novel

MIC seeks changes to 'Interlok' novel

The MIC has urged that changes be made to the ‘Interlok’ novel before it is used as a literature textbook by form five students next year.
Fama to resolve coconut shortage in a week

Fama to resolve coconut shortage in a week

Agriculture ministry has approved an increase in the quota to import coconuts from Indonesia.
Heavy shower alert for east coast states

Heavy shower alert for east coast states

Moderate and occasionally heavy rain occurring in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johor is expected to persist until tomorrow.
Group moots emergency sitting to say no to Khusrin

Group moots emergency sitting to say no to Khusrin

NONE The aides to Selangor Pakatan elected representatives suggest the move to protect the interests of Selangor folk.
Tenang: No campaigning allowed before Jan 22

Tenang: No campaigning allowed before Jan 22

Anyone who campaigns before the period fixed to begin on Jan 22 can be charged under the Election Offences Act 1954.
MACC to probe Alcatel Lucent bribery allegations

MACC to probe Alcatel Lucent bribery allegations

The Paris-based firm has been accused of having bribed gov't officials in Malaysia between 2001 and 2006 for contracts.
Aye to treatment quotation for private hospitals

Aye to treatment quotation for private hospitals

nurses 'It's a good move as people expecting bills of RM10,000-RM15,000 from private hospitals often end up paying more.'
Pakatan fighting on uneven battlefield

Pakatan fighting on uneven battlefield

Police redouble efforts to reduce crime

Police redouble efforts to reduce crime

Among the measures taken are to increase the number of raids on gambling premises and prostitution centres.
Najib's suicidal slogan

Najib's suicidal slogan

It could prove a fitting epitaph for the BN regime.
Angkasa can't use the term 'bank'

Angkasa can't use the term 'bank'

Using it without Bank Negara's approval violates the Banking and Financial Institutions Act, the central bank warns.
Telco expects significant increase in broadband users

Telco expects significant increase in broadband users

internet and media Celcom is the first telco to introduce the daily broadband package which has been a hit especially among students.
Lawyer: Convention dictates MB should be consulted first

Lawyer: Convention dictates MB should be consulted first

As Selangor is a Federated Malay state, the appointments can come from the federal government, says Derek Fernandez.
Senior citizen killed in Gopeng robbery

Senior citizen killed in Gopeng robbery

A 67-year-old man died after he was attacked by four intruders armed with iron pipes in a robbery at a house in Gopeng.
Death for husband and wife for illicit drugs

Death for husband and wife for illicit drugs

The couple were sentenced to death after they were found guilty for trafficking and possession of 165.62 grammes of heroin and morphine.

The crime stories that make headlines

The crime stories that make headlines

Sosilawati Lawiya The PKFZ scandal and the graft charge against Khir Toyo are also the attention grabbers over the past 12 months.
Tenang: Umno to field local, PAS casts wider net

Tenang: Umno to field local, PAS casts wider net

Labis Umno committee members make up BN’s list, while PAS looks at its state-level leaders.
Single mum harassed for not paying condo fees

Single mum harassed for not paying condo fees

NONE Ten policemen visit the single mother in Gelugor over management bid to harass her for unpaid maintenance fees.
'Pail protest' at DBKL before taps run dry

'Pail protest' at DBKL before taps run dry

NONE Residents march to City Hall with empty pails to protest threats to cut off their water. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Ramasamy demands apology from portal and journalist

Ramasamy demands apology from portal and journalist

Penang DCM II will issue a letter of demand against an online news portal and its journalist over an article which allegedly defamed him.
'Federal gov't hiding behind palace'

'Federal gov't hiding behind palace'

The appointment of controversial Jais chief as state secretary will only deepen federal-Selangor rift, says Seri Setia rep.
M'sia vs Indonesia: Whither sportsmanship?

M'sia vs Indonesia: Whither sportsmanship?

Anwar vs Chandra: Case management on Feb 23

Anwar vs Chandra: Case management on Feb 23

He sues Chandra Muzaffar over his alleged defamatory remarks at a forum in Petaling Jaya on March 3, 2008.
No one sure what Palanivel is trying to sell

No one sure what Palanivel is trying to sell

COMMENT Now that he finally has the job, he doesn’t have the faintest idea what to do with it.
Headlines online: Dec 29, 2010

Headlines online: Dec 29, 2010

The AFF Suzuki Cup final in Jakarta tonight and a fire in Langkawi late last night hogged the headlines.
An unhappy new fear for Sarawak's old guard

An unhappy new fear for Sarawak's old guard

NONE COMMENT The entrenched ‘old guard’, accustomed to holding undisputed control, may be struck by a triple whammy.
No government will bother about MTUC

No government will bother about MTUC

workers day labour day may 1 COMMENT This is despite the workers union having always remained a supporter of the ruling government.
PKR's only policy is 'MAD'

PKR's only policy is 'MAD'

NONE COMMENT The party is under a spell of self-inflicted madness, it has lost its way and shredded its promises.
The sad parody of Gobalakrishnan

The sad parody of Gobalakrishnan

COMMENT Once a resolute supporter of Anwar, the PKR MP now apes the fate of Nallakaruppan, a past admirer turned detractor of the party supremo.
Gobala still sulking from being overlooked

Gobala still sulking from being overlooked

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'So an ex-MIC Youth leader is raving mad and going amok. To claim he has no personal agenda is an...'
'Ministerial rape': Name him and remove him

'Ministerial rape': Name him and remove him

FREE VOXPOP 'If not, the public will speculate on his identity and even innocent ministers will get a bad name.'