Archive - 11 January 2011

Debate with me first, Nazri tells Anwar

Debate with me first, Nazri tells Anwar

Opposition's reform plan will squander nation's wealth

Opposition's reform plan will squander nation's wealth

Economists are against the Opposition's 100-day proposed reform plan as it will have serious repercussions on Malaysia's economy.

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Six deputy ministers appointed 'foster fathers'

Six deputy ministers appointed 'foster fathers'

MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said their appointments were aimed at bolstering BN's support in the Tenang by-election.
Sex video issue revived as Tenang polls loom

Sex video issue revived as Tenang polls loom

A report has been lodged with MACC on the lack of action by the police regarding MCA president Chua Soi Lek on his sexual escapades.
Syabas suit against Selangor to be heard Feb 11

Syabas suit against Selangor to be heard Feb 11

The water concessionaire wants to increase the gazetted tariff of RM1.39 per cubic metre to the new agreed tariff of RM1.89 per cubic metre.
Cabinet to discuss call to review 'Interlok'

Cabinet to discuss call to review 'Interlok'

The special committee has completed its report and will forward it to the cabinet either tomorrow or next week.
Suhakam to also investigate custodial death

Suhakam to also investigate custodial death

Human rights panel wants to talk to witnesses and view the body of M Krishnan, who died in police custody.
Kula weighs in on Interlok affair

Kula weighs in on Interlok affair

DAP stalwart says MIC’s Paari understands neither legal niceties nor literary ones in seeking a court ban of Interlok.
#tanyanajib: Thanks for the giggles, Mr PM

#tanyanajib: Thanks for the giggles, Mr PM

Najib opened the floodgates when he invited M'sians on Twitter to ask him anything they like.
Koh will not dance to Guan Eng's tune

Koh will not dance to Guan Eng's tune

Guan Eng had yesterday questioned Koh on why wait until March to clarify the land scam involving Tang Hak Ju and the MPSP's RM230 million deficit and not now.
Ministry to cooperate with MACC over KTMB contract

Ministry to cooperate with MACC over KTMB contract

The project is to revamp the ticketing system in all 56 Komuter stations in the KL and Negeri Sembilan.
Another dead baby found in garbage dump

Another dead baby found in garbage dump

Supik Satun, 43, found the body of the fully-clothed baby in a shoe box at about 10am when she was about to throw away some rubbish.
RCI must establish how and why Beng Hock died

RCI must establish how and why Beng Hock died

Taib to hold wedding bash on Saturday

Taib to hold wedding bash on Saturday

NONE Taib Mahmud, 74, who married a 28-year-old Syrian national a month ago, is expected to hold a wedding party this Saturday.
Robert Phang is to be commended for his bravery

Robert Phang is to be commended for his bravery

Don't concede in Interlok row, say groups

Don't concede in Interlok row, say groups

UPDATED 7.20PM A group of NGOs today urged the government not to yield to demands for the withdrawal of the novel Interlok from schools.
PM to meet online friends on Feb 20

PM to meet online friends on Feb 20

Najib's 1Malaysia gathering that was postponed last year will now take place on Feb 20.
Time running out for Malaysian birds

Time running out for Malaysian birds

Five cops charged with assault

Five cops charged with assault

UPDATED 5.35PM Four constables were charged with assaulting businessman Chia Buang Hing while a lance corporal was charged with disobeying the law to cause hurt.
Astro First: You can watch latest releases at home

Astro First: You can watch latest releases at home

'With Astro First, the customers will soon be able to watch the latest titles within two weeks after the cinema release in the comfort of their homes and at an affordable price.'
Kedah GLC denies fraud in Kuin campus contract

Kedah GLC denies fraud in Kuin campus contract

Bina Darulaman Berhad says the directors have acted in accordance with the code of corporate governance.
Gerakan: Surprises in store for arrogant Guan Eng

Gerakan: Surprises in store for arrogant Guan Eng

Gerakan Youth deputy chief Oh Tong Keong hinted that there might be unpleasant revelations for the Penang CM after March.
Penang reveals RM131,000 quit rent swindle

Penang reveals RM131,000 quit rent swindle

A top official in the Seberang Perai Utara district and land office allegedly misappropriated the sum.
Sri Muda rep ignores police summons

Sri Muda rep ignores police summons

UPDATED 6.57PM PKR Youth needs an assurance that police will not arrest Shuhaimi and will guarantee his safety.
'Why the double standards, Rais?'

'Why the double standards, Rais?'

PKR de facto chief Anwar Ibrahim takes the information minister and BN to task for practising two sets of laws, to protect their own interests.
Pakatan denies hand in 'anti-royal' banners

Pakatan denies hand in 'anti-royal' banners

Symbols of all three Pakatan coalition parties were printed on the banners as well as the words ‘Selangor information bureau’.
PAS Youth slams Isa Samad's sack threat

PAS Youth slams Isa Samad's sack threat

The newly-appointed Felda chairperson has allegedly threatened to sack staff members who support Pakatan.
Witness of latest custodial death lodges report

Witness of latest custodial death lodges report

NONE UPDATED 5.25PM The witness allegedly saw M Krishnan being beaten to death in a police lock-up. [VIDEO INSIDE]
RCI on Teoh mere smokescreen, says Anwar

RCI on Teoh mere smokescreen, says Anwar

No action was taken against those implicated by the RCI on Lingam tape and thus the RCI on Teoh will most likely come to naught.
PM announces 19 more projects under ETP

PM announces 19 more projects under ETP

He says the projects will generate almost RM67 billion in investments and RM36 billion in gross national income, and create 35,000 new jobs.
Plus share price plunges 26 sen

Plus share price plunges 26 sen

It was among the top losers for the day falling 26 sen to RM4.43 in early trade and thereafter closing the day 24 sen lower at RM4.45 with 163,029 lots traded.
MRT may cost more than RM36.6bil

MRT may cost more than RM36.6bil

NONE The original figure was a 2009 estimate, but Spad says property development may offset costs.
No police raid at Sri Muda state rep's house

No police raid at Sri Muda state rep's house

Shuhaimi Shafiei says the police did come to his house last night but left as he was not in.

NGOs propose 7 for Beng Hock RCI

NGOs propose 7 for Beng Hock RCI

UPDATED 2.10PM They have also called for a 'selection panel' for the RCI that includes representatives of the Teoh family.
Headlines online: Jan 11, 2011

Headlines online: Jan 11, 2011

Pakatan’s 100-day reform pledge came in for more flak from the premier, alongside headlines on issues like corruption and ‘Interlok’.
Idiocratic aides and ideas

Idiocratic aides and ideas

Opinions are plenty but facts define truth.
Constitutional amendments: Sitting on Jan 24

Constitutional amendments: Sitting on Jan 24

NONE The main agenda is to amend the state constitution to provide more powers to the sultan and the state government.
Is Facebook really worth US$50 bil?

Is Facebook really worth US$50 bil?

Its popularity and potential for targeted ads indicates so.
'Najib lacks confidence', no early polls

'Najib lacks confidence', no early polls

NONE This is Pakatan’s view, but even BN MPs feel there is no need to rush without assurance of a convincing victory.
Anwar challenges Najib to debate on the economy

Anwar challenges Najib to debate on the economy

anwar ibrahim and najib UPDATED 3.05PM He says it is only right for the prime minister to take up his 'invitation' to a national debate. [VIDEO INSIDE]
AirAsia jet's mishap forces closure of Kuching airport

AirAsia jet's mishap forces closure of Kuching airport

airasia airplane An AirAsia aircraft from KLIA skidded off the runway as it landed in Kuching during heavy rain last night, injuring four passengers.
Evacuees down to 1,883 as Kelantan floods recede

Evacuees down to 1,883 as Kelantan floods recede

The situation in in Kelantan improved this morning with the number of evacuees dropping to 1,883 from 2,238 last night.
New company to study deployment of nuke power

New company to study deployment of nuke power

UPDATED 12.25PM A new entity under the ETP will study the possibility of building nuclear power stations.
Police becoming a law unto themselves

Police becoming a law unto themselves

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Thank God, Hairul didn't end up writing a suicide note and voluntarily jumping off that third floor.'
Don't use the Agong for ill-serving motives

Don't use the Agong for ill-serving motives

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'All must resolve it. It's not a racial issue or showing disrespect to Agong.'
MACC, time to raid Defence Ministry over Scorpenes

MACC, time to raid Defence Ministry over Scorpenes

scorpene submarine FREE YOURSAY 'MACC, are you going to raid the Defence Ministry and take away files on the purchase of the Scorpene subs?'