Archive - 6 May 2011

Umno rep's water surcharge remark irks CM

Umno rep's water surcharge remark irks CM

Lim Guan Eng points out that Shabuddin Yahaya (BN-Permatang Berangan) has been paying high bills for water consumption.
M'sian crash victim testifies in Romanian diplomat case

M'sian crash victim testifies in Romanian diplomat case

A Malaysian who was hit by a car in Singapore in an accident for which a Romanian diplomat is charged with manslaughter testified today via videolink but could not remember many details.
Why is Jawi silent about Eskay's false accusation?

Why is Jawi silent about Eskay's false accusation?

After his third visit today, PKR Youth chief Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin slams the FT Islamic body for its inaction despite clear evidence of lies.
DAP: DPM's anti-graft 'jihad' must start in S'wak

DAP: DPM's anti-graft 'jihad' must start in S'wak

The government must make Sarawak its top priority if it is serious about tackling graft, says Sarawak DAP secretary Chong Chieng Jen.
Make or break for Workers' Party in polls

Make or break for Workers' Party in polls

Tomorrow, Singapore undoubtedly, will be the focus of most Malaysians as the island republic goes to the polls.
Mr Lee, life is not for your gov't to take

Mr Lee, life is not for your gov't to take

Is the 1M'sia email cooked up by kids?

Is the 1M'sia email cooked up by kids?

Kelantanese happy that sultan plans to marry

Kelantanese happy that sultan plans to marry

The admission by the sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V that he plans to marry has been met with joy by Kelantanese.
S'pore's political awakening likely to impact Johor

S'pore's political awakening likely to impact Johor

ANALYSIS The forces of history are on the march again, and likely to give a political makeover for the Malaysia-Singapore odd-ball twins.
Stop the lies, says anti-fitnah group

Stop the lies, says anti-fitnah group

Members of Saf anti Fitnah demand that the authorities act against those involved in distributing the sex video. [VIDEO INSIDE]
TI-M calls for transparency in political funds

TI-M calls for transparency in political funds

NONE Political financing is the 'the mother of all corruption' and needs to be reformed before the next general election.
Penang DAP to launch anti-nuke drive tomorrow

Penang DAP to launch anti-nuke drive tomorrow

nuclear power plant The party is collecting more signatures for a petition against nuclear energy plants to be sent to PM Najib Abdul Razak.
Osama burial at sea an insult to Muslims: Jamil Khir

Osama burial at sea an insult to Muslims: Jamil Khir

osama The burial of the al-Qaeda leader at sea is an insult to Muslims, says minister in the PM's Department.
Shadow cabinet: PKR power hungry, says DAP

Shadow cabinet: PKR power hungry, says DAP

PKR's political bureau does not have full facts of the May 1 meeting, nor does it understand the functions of a shadow cabinet, says Sarawak DAP chief.
Affordable houses for youths to be launched soon

Affordable houses for youths to be launched soon

The government will launch an affordable quality housing programme for houses priced at RM220,000 and below either in June or July.
Gerakan slams DAP for practising 'fake democracy'

Gerakan slams DAP for practising 'fake democracy'

Dr Thor Theong Ghee says the state government has failed to take action against 175 illegal towers despite giving three deadlines.
Idris Jala defends 1Malaysia email

Idris Jala defends 1Malaysia email

NONE Ads taken out in several media outlets explain govt's position on MyEmail, Tricubes' selection and rationale for it.
Dr M, what's to be proud about Proton?

Dr M, what's to be proud about Proton?

'Check on brain drain for M'sia advantage'

'Check on brain drain for M'sia advantage'

'This is not something that we need to be faulted. It happens, particularly in middle-income countries like Malaysia,' says Talent Corp.
7 questions while the MRT steamrolls ahead

7 questions while the MRT steamrolls ahead

'MRT check engineer's appointment questionable'

'MRT check engineer's appointment questionable'

DAP hits out at irregularities in the appointment of an independent check engineer, that is also contractor of MMC-Gamuda's other projects.
Tower dispute: Aussie firm pulls out at last minute

Tower dispute: Aussie firm pulls out at last minute

Rawang assemblyperson Gan Pei Nee reveals that the firm, in its phone call, claimed it was under ‘political pressure’.
'Malaysia is world's best place for rare earth refining'

'Malaysia is world's best place for rare earth refining'

Nicholas Curtis lynas ceo UPDATED 6.35PM Lynas goes on Facebook to promote the construction of its rare earth processing plant in Gebeng, Pahang.
Singapore's democratic opening

Singapore's democratic opening

comments bridget welsh From the first day of the campaign when thousands thronged an opposition rally, the PAP has been on the defensive.
Najib's cycle rides to buy his favourite nasi lemak

Najib's cycle rides to buy his favourite nasi lemak

najib at hot fm Najib relates over Hot FM the cycle trips to buy his favourite nasi lemak as one of his memorable experiences.
Interfaith council: No one is questioning Islam

Interfaith council: No one is questioning Islam

The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism is amazed by Pembela's remarks.
IFJ backs Hata's appeal against Utusan sacking

IFJ backs Hata's appeal against Utusan sacking

Headlines online: May 6, 2011

Headlines online: May 6, 2011

A freeze on new medical courses for the next five years is among the mixed bag of topics which made the headlines today.
Nursing exam: Prejudice against Indians charge

Nursing exam: Prejudice against Indians charge

Kota Alam Shah rep M Manoharan has written to the prime minister calling for an investigation into the Nursing Board.

Uthaya gets to challenge ROS over HRP's registration

Uthaya gets to challenge ROS over HRP's registration

uthayakumar 160609 The court orders the Home Ministry and ROS to respond within 14 days on the status of HRP’s application for registration.
PM: Umno must rise up to redeem defeat in S'gor

PM: Umno must rise up to redeem defeat in S'gor

Najib Razak urges them to rise up again to recapture the state in the next election which is 'just around the corner'.
Polls tomorrow amid simmering discontent

Polls tomorrow amid simmering discontent

NONE The PAP is widely expected to secure a large majority after having won 82 of the 84 seats contested in 2006.
Don: No need for Equal Opportunity Commission

Don: No need for Equal Opportunity Commission

Provisions in the federal charter guarantee equality, so the EOC is a worthless exercise with the taxpayer punished with the financial burden.
Perception counts in politics, even in Sarawak

Perception counts in politics, even in Sarawak

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Otherwise Umno will be harping on the Chinese domination of the shadow state cabinet.'
'Crooked' man, 'crooked' bridge, 'crooked' PM

'Crooked' man, 'crooked' bridge, 'crooked' PM

crooked half bridge FREE VOXPOP 'An allegedly crooked man claiming compensation from a crooked project hatched by a crooked...'
Police responsible for tarnishing own image

Police responsible for tarnishing own image

FREE YOURSAY 'The police are fully capable of tarnishing their own image. You score own goals in almost every game you play.'
The Internet did not kill Kugan or Aminulrasyid

The Internet did not kill Kugan or Aminulrasyid

police big thumbnail FREE YOURSAY 'How can the Internet be used to tarnish the police if the police force is impartial.'