Archive - 15 March 2011

Chaotic scene when MP calls education minister deaf

Chaotic scene when MP calls education minister deaf

He accused the minister of allegedly ignoring the Indian community's request against the use of the novel 'Interlok'  in schools.
Snap takes a swipe at 'arrogant' PKR

Snap takes a swipe at 'arrogant' PKR

It names 16 candidates for the state elections in defiance of Pakatan's offer of three seats, thus throwing seat negotiations into disarray.

 

Indonesian in Japan struck by tsunami, again

Indonesian in Japan struck by tsunami, again

'We were chased by tsunamis from Aceh to Japan,' Fuadi was quoted as saying by the Kompas.com news website.
'Teoh was only going to be held till 5am'

'Teoh was only going to be held till 5am'

TEOH RCI MACC Selangor investigations unit head Hairul Ilham Hamzah told the royal commission of inquiry this today.

 

Wanita PKR: PM must rein in Rosmah

Wanita PKR: PM must rein in Rosmah

PARLIAMENT Its chief Zuraida Kamaruddin cites a recent statement about the tsunami as proof Rosmah is not a credit to diplomatic ties.
Gov't orders release of copies of Malay Bible

Gov't orders release of copies of Malay Bible

They'll be released after the AG confirms that the Malay version does not prejudice a court case on the use of 'Allah' in non-Muslim texts.
Klang Valley MRT: So many unanswered questions

Klang Valley MRT: So many unanswered questions

KSSB man arrested for threatening to kill colleague

KSSB man arrested for threatening to kill colleague

Wong Swee Leong, a marketing manager, was previously accused of soliciting kickbacks from a sand mining contractor.
Perkasa 'illogical' for playing up Malay privileges issue

Perkasa 'illogical' for playing up Malay privileges issue

Law professor Abdul Aziz Bari blasts Perkasa and Mahathir for distorting the issues of Malay rights and vernacular schools.
How much radiation is deadly?

How much radiation is deadly?

The following are key points from the latest briefings given today by the Japanese government and nuclear power generator Tepco.
Lowering cost of houses is the way to go

Lowering cost of houses is the way to go

DPM: Encouraging progress in amending 'Interlok'

DPM: Encouraging progress in amending 'Interlok'

He said he learnt of the development from the independent panel undertaking the exercise to make changes to ‘ Interlok ’.
Radioactivity could enter food chain, children most at risk

Radioactivity could enter food chain, children most at risk

Radioactive materials spewed into the air by Japan's earthquake-crippled nuclear plant may contaminate food and water resources.
30,000 workers caned, regional group outraged

30,000 workers caned, regional group outraged

The International Trade Union Confederation-Asia Pacific says the punishment constitutes torture, ill-treatment and calls for the abolition of “the brutal and barbaric practice”.
Electricity tariff may increase after six months

Electricity tariff may increase after six months

PARLIAMENT This is if the price of crude oil and other fuels see a sudden rise in the world market, says Energy Minister Peter Chin.
Orang Asli tell Najib: Take stand against Mahathir

Orang Asli tell Najib: Take stand against Mahathir

orang asli sagong tasi case 130605 They are hurt by ex-PM's claim that the Malay right to land is stronger as the Malay civilisation pre-dates that of the Orang Asli.
Stop plans for nuclear plants, mega dams

Stop plans for nuclear plants, mega dams

MRT: No clear estimate of cost yet

MRT: No clear estimate of cost yet

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 5.30PM The government will get ‘a more accurate’ figure by May, the Dewan Rakyat is told.
McKinsey to get RM8.2mil for MRT study

McKinsey to get RM8.2mil for MRT study

PARLIAMENT The firm was chosen without an open tender being called, confirms minister Nazri.
Oil suit: Kelantan cries foul over transfer of case

Oil suit: Kelantan cries foul over transfer of case

NONE The state gov't files an application to reverse the transfer of the suit from High Court’s commercial court to civil division.
Nuke plants: M'sia to ensure 'safety'

Nuke plants: M'sia to ensure 'safety'

nuclear power plant UPDATED 9.50PM The DPM gives assurance that Malaysian agencies know what they're doing about such power plants.
Bukit Jalil eviction order ruled illegal

Bukit Jalil eviction order ruled illegal

The former estate workers have also obtained an injunction to prevent DBKL from demolishing their houses for 21 days.
DPP given time to gather evidence vs Somali pirates

DPP given time to gather evidence vs Somali pirates

The deputy public prosecutor had applied for a month for to gather evidence on the Jan 20 incident involving 7 Somali pirates. 
Lee Chong Wei's phone call to Rosmah habit

Lee Chong Wei's phone call to Rosmah habit

UPDATED 5.30PM Malaysia’s gift to badminton and world number one Lee Chong Wei needs his dosage of Rosmah before prepping himself for a big game.
CIJ to compile best ethnicity reporting in handbook

CIJ to compile best ethnicity reporting in handbook

The book is to follow the successful introduction of the organisation's new course programme on the topic earlier this year.

Anwar brushes off calls to surrender DNA sample

Anwar brushes off calls to surrender DNA sample

Anwar Ibrahim has come under pressure from various quarters to  voluntarily provide his DNA sample for the Sodomy II trial.
UN report: Malaysia has abused human rights

UN report: Malaysia has abused human rights

This took place despite the country sitting on the UN Human Rights Council, with a laundry list of transgressions occurring.
Ummi's ex-partner threatens to 'tell all'

Ummi's ex-partner threatens to 'tell all'

NONE 'She herself had scandals... in London, with me. Where have her morals gone?' asks Ummi's ex-partner.

Miffed Gobala to sue PKR sec-gen for RM12 mil

Miffed Gobala to sue PKR sec-gen for RM12 mil

Independent Padang Serai MP initiates legal action over accusations that he was paid RM1.4 million to defect.
Mysticism exhibition referred to fatwa council

Mysticism exhibition referred to fatwa council

A proposal by a private company to hold an exhibition in Kuala Terengganu on Islamic mysticism is to be referred to the National Fatwa Council.
Najib: Subsidies shouldn't be across the board

Najib: Subsidies shouldn't be across the board

water tap thumbnail The prime minister says that in the long run, subsidies should only be for the truly deserving in order to be sustainable.
Toll: DAP wants final gov't solution

Toll: DAP wants final gov't solution

Its Youth chief Anthony Loke asks the government to reveal its long-term plan to reduce and finally eliminate toll charges.
Open letter to PM on impounded Bibles

Open letter to PM on impounded Bibles

Teoh's wife agrees to psychiatry interview

Teoh's wife agrees to psychiatry interview

su shu hu teoh beng hock fiancee 02 TEOH RCI She has set conditions for the royal panel, which wants to establish Teoh’s state of mind prior to his death.
DPM: Cabinet to discuss Malay Bible issue this week

DPM: Cabinet to discuss Malay Bible issue this week

UPDATED 3.31PM It will be thrashed out at the next cabinet meeting, which meets on Fridays when Parliament is in session.
Japan braces for potential radiation catastrophe

Japan braces for potential radiation catastrophe

UPDATED 5.20PM Radiation levels near Tokyo are 40 times normal levels but ease in the afternoon.

Felda vs Kee Kwong: April 22 for case management

Felda vs Kee Kwong: April 22 for case management

NONE UPDATED 2.35PM Felda is suing the former deputy minister over his statement that the land authority was bankrupt.
Marks of a good chief secretary

Marks of a good chief secretary

We've created a cadre of ‘project manager-types’.
'I was angry with lawyer's cross-examination'

'I was angry with lawyer's cross-examination'

NONE TEOH RCI MACC officer Arman Alies says he was angered by repeated questioning by Bar Council lawyer.
Headlines online: March 15, 2011

Headlines online: March 15, 2011

A deepening nuclear crisis in Japan, rocked by the recent earthquake and tsunami, made headlines in all the dailies.
Japan's nuclear morality tale

Japan's nuclear morality tale

COMMENT The risks that seaside reactors face from natural disasters became evident after the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004.
The case for a Facebook Page

The case for a Facebook Page

No hassle. No cost. Easy access.
Sodomy II: Prosecution at point of desperation

Sodomy II: Prosecution at point of desperation

NONE COMMENT Rather than giving up when its evidence was discredited in court, the prosecution refuses to fold.
Release Bahasa version of Bible now: S'wak clergy

Release Bahasa version of Bible now: S'wak clergy

NONE They warn that the Home Ministry will be answerable for any religious tension provoked by the issue.
Two more blasts at reactor, spike in radiation

Two more blasts at reactor, spike in radiation

NONE UPDATED 8.17PM The accident now rates six on seven-point international scale of gravity for nuclear accidents.
Kula flays Palanivel's back-to-the-estates solution

Kula flays Palanivel's back-to-the-estates solution

He says the back-to-the estates idea of MIC chief Palanivel defers the problem rather than defuses it.
Even publication of the Bible is gov't controlled

Even publication of the Bible is gov't controlled

FREE VOXPOP 'Politics has entwined into religious affairs so profusely that even the publication of the Bible is dictated and controlled by the government.'
'There's clear intention of malice'

'There's clear intention of malice'

FREE YOURSAY 'The leaking of such an important document as the prosecution's submission is not a serious matter? Is that what Yusof is implying?'
Karpal's brother dies, court postpones hearing

Karpal's brother dies, court postpones hearing

karpal singh Lawyer Sankara informs court that Karpal's youngest brother passed away yesterday. Trial put off to Monday.