Archive - 18 January 2011

SUPP working hard to regain grassroots support

SUPP working hard to regain grassroots support

SUPP leaders to believe that the party still has strong support from its members judging from the attendance at its recent convention.

Don't risk country's future by voting in opposition - Najib

Don't risk country's future by voting in opposition - Najib

Najib Abdul Razak today advised the people not to risk the country's future through experimentation by giving their votes to the opposition.

 

Training, capital for Muslims working in non-halal jobs

Training, capital for Muslims working in non-halal jobs

The Selangor government is allocating RM10 million to train and provide capital for Muslim workers in the state who are doing non-halal jobs.
NS head vows thorough probe

NS head vows thorough probe

After an initial probe came to naughty, the national service training department will now takeover the probe.
'Seller of Khir's mansion got RM273 mil in projects'

'Seller of Khir's mansion got RM273 mil in projects'

NONE MB’s pol sec says companies owned by Shamsuddin received millions of ringgit in projects during Khir’s rule.
Teoh Beng Hock family's open letter to prime minister

Teoh Beng Hock family's open letter to prime minister

'Interlok' author honoured by Perkasa

'Interlok' author honoured by Perkasa

National laureate Abdullah Hussein, whose novel is caught in controversy, has received an award from the Malay rights NGO. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Little hope for 'Interlok' withdrawal

Little hope for 'Interlok' withdrawal

There is suspicion that the cabinet will not change the Education Ministry’s decision to place the novel on the Form Five literature reading list.
PM: Tenang by-election bigger than Teoh Beng Hock

PM: Tenang by-election bigger than Teoh Beng Hock

NONE UPDATED 8.39PM Najib’s speech in Labis is a bid to pre-empt moves by Pakatan to capitalise on the issue.
Neighbouring countries far more united than Malaysia

Neighbouring countries far more united than Malaysia

Save Islam from the politicians

Save Islam from the politicians

In defence of my school headmistress

In defence of my school headmistress

Why steamroll GM aedes trials despite protests?

Why steamroll GM aedes trials despite protests?

S'gor sultan consents to Jan 24 assembly sitting

S'gor sultan consents to Jan 24 assembly sitting

sultan selangor sharafuddin idris shah 210508 Sultan Sharafuddin had on Jan 14 signed a proclamation following a request from the state legislative assembly authority.
Nurul: Agency behind azan muting order must own up

Nurul: Agency behind azan muting order must own up

NONE Lembah Pantai MP says statements from various departments denying involvement are causing confusion.
Special audit on Pulau Jerejak project?

Special audit on Pulau Jerejak project?

PAC is mulling a request to the auditor-general to get to the bottom of the problems.
Tenang outcome won't determine GE date

Tenang outcome won't determine GE date

TENANG POLLS UPDATED 7.20PM PM Najib Abdul Razak said that the Tenang polls must be treated as just another by-election.
Sikh boy's hair cut at NS camp, parents cry foul

Sikh boy's hair cut at NS camp, parents cry foul

NONE They claim that he woke up on Sunday to find that about two and a half feet of his hair had been cut off.
Professionalism at the workplace

Professionalism at the workplace

One should do one’s job with honesty and integrity.
Three-way split: Yes, no, or minimise?

Three-way split: Yes, no, or minimise?

S'gor MCA points out that the parties in Pakatan hold differing views on whether Muslims can be employed in entertainment outlets serving alcohol.
Postal votes have decreased by 5,000 from 2008

Postal votes have decreased by 5,000 from 2008

There seems to be a perception that postal votes have been on the increase but the EC chief Abdul Aziz Yusof says otherwise.
AG should go on leave until cleared

AG should go on leave until cleared

Readers must support Hata and NUJ

Readers must support Hata and NUJ

NONE COMMENT ‘Utusan Malaysia’ has exceeded the limits of its patronage by Umno and must be taken to task.
Najib: Me? Afraid of Anwar?

Najib: Me? Afraid of Anwar?

NONE UPDATED 4.15PM 'Why should I be afraid of debating with him? I'm PM, I've all information.'
10 things about 10-year-old Wikipedia

10 things about 10-year-old Wikipedia

It was founded on an idealistic notion.
DAP cries foul over 'double standard' in azan issue

DAP cries foul over 'double standard' in azan issue

'If it is a Pakatan person, we will get attacked for days and it will make the front page of Utusan, calling us ‘racists’.'
'Suspend KTMB ticketing contract for now'

'Suspend KTMB ticketing contract for now'

The Transport Ministry should not proceed with the project until investigations are concluded, says DAP parliamentarian Tony Pua.
Headlines online Jan 18, 2010

Headlines online Jan 18, 2010

The apology by lawyer Ng Kian Nam for sparking the 'azan' controversy was one of a mixed bag of news items today.
M'sian tunes at Oman concert for Rosmah

M'sian tunes at Oman concert for Rosmah

NONE The musical programme was held in honour of Rosmah, who is making a four-day visit to the sultanate.
Absent voters to include overseas residents?

Absent voters to include overseas residents?

INTERVIEW However, Election Commission chief Abdul Aziz says it has first to broaden the category of postal voters.
S'wak polls: SPDP to field only winnable candidates

S'wak polls: SPDP to field only winnable candidates

The party president is waiting for a full report on the popularity of its candidates before making the final decision.
Decision tomorrow on airman's detention

Decision tomorrow on airman's detention

NONE UPDATED 3.35PM His counsel argues that his detention is unlawful, while the armed forces said he is still an airman.
Hata sets up 'office' outside Utusan HQ

Hata sets up 'office' outside Utusan HQ

NONE NUJ head Hata Wahari has set up his own 'office' outside Utusan Malaysia's HQ in protest of his suspension.
Bid filed to compel gov't to hold 2nd post-mortem

Bid filed to compel gov't to hold 2nd post-mortem

UPDATED 3.55PM The post-mortem at HUKM had shown that M Krishnan died of inflammation of an ulcer, but his family disputes this. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Should subsidies still be rolled back?

Should subsidies still be rolled back?

inflation increase SPECIAL REPORT Experts say the gov't should distribute food stamps as M'sians brace for further increase in inflation.
Anwar targeted as sexy dancers jazz up pro-BN bash

Anwar targeted as sexy dancers jazz up pro-BN bash

NONE TENANG POLLS Ex-Umno veep Isa Samad claims ‘Anwar depan boleh, belakang pun boleh’ .
Gov't, groups meet over Interlok

Gov't, groups meet over Interlok

UPDATED 4.49PM The meeting proceeds smoothly and the participants discuss the matter in an intellectual manner.
Najib makes day-long visit to Tenang

Najib makes day-long visit to Tenang

TENANG POLLS PM flies in by helicopter this morning to Tenang state constituency which sees a by-election on Jan 30.
Religious enforcement not the job of local councils

Religious enforcement not the job of local councils

FREE VOXPOP 'Will there be an economic safety net to cater for the sudden surge in unemployment? Where will those who've had to leave go to support their families?'
Politics is none of your business, Markom

Politics is none of your business, Markom

FREE YOURSAY 'It's none of your business which political party a teacher supports or doesn't support as long as he/she doesn't bring politics into the classroom.'