Archive - 26 May 2011

Gov't needs alternative measures if no petrol hike: PM

Gov't needs alternative measures if no petrol hike: PM

The government must consider alternative measures if petrol prices are not raised, said Najib in Tokyo today.
Siti Nurhaliza to join Territorial Army

Siti Nurhaliza to join Territorial Army

Malaysia's pop diva Siti Nurhaliza Taruddin is expected to join the Territorial Army soon, according to Defence Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Minister: Water bond takeover not a 'bailout'

Minister: Water bond takeover not a 'bailout'

Peter Chin says that the bid for the bonds is a mitigation attempt to stabilise Selangor’s water services industry.
M'sia activists refuse Gaza aid delivery via Israel

M'sia activists refuse Gaza aid delivery via Israel

Activists refused to hand their cargo to Egypt today, they said, fearing that it would end up in Israel.
Samy 'in the dark over who were company directors'

Samy 'in the dark over who were company directors'

S Samy Vellu says he was unaware that former MIED chief executive officer P Chithirakala was one of the directors of Silver Line Services Sdn Bhd.

 

Oil royalty: Kelantan gov't loses appeal

Oil royalty: Kelantan gov't loses appeal

NONE We find no merits in the second appeal of the state government,” says Justice Low in affirming the decision of the High Court.
MP questions silence on Sarbani case

MP questions silence on Sarbani case

The police must answer, especially after the suspicious words of an MACC officer that led to Sarbani's wife making a police report.
Have independent body to oversee PSD scholarships

Have independent body to oversee PSD scholarships

MIED withdraws suit against Samy, trustees

MIED withdraws suit against Samy, trustees

The Maju Institute of Education Development has withdrawn its RM100 million suit against its chairman, S Samy Vellu, and seven trustees.
Nizar enters six-way fight for PAS veep post

Nizar enters six-way fight for PAS veep post

UPDATED 8.30PM The former Perak MB was the last person to confirm his candidacy for one of three vice-president posts in the party elections.

Australia looks to Malaysia to keep boat people adrift

Australia looks to Malaysia to keep boat people adrift

ANALYSIS If someone seeks to come to Australia, then they’re at risk of going to Malaysia and going to the back of the queue, says PM Julia Gillard.
AirAsia's Fernandes unfazed by SIA low-cost plan

AirAsia's Fernandes unfazed by SIA low-cost plan

Man wanted in 'red paint and pig head' case

Man wanted in 'red paint and pig head' case

Penang police chief Ayub Yakcop said the man had earlier phoned a cendol seller and warned him to be careful.
Landslide: Police to probe if there was negligence

Landslide: Police to probe if there was negligence

Police are waiting for reports from the geoscience department and other agencies to identify the cause of the incident.
Lack of scholarships will accelerate brain drain

Lack of scholarships will accelerate brain drain

Decision on power tariffs hike tomorrow

Decision on power tariffs hike tomorrow

The NEC will decide on possible increase in electricity tariffs.
CCTV 'evidence' in rights activist case disputed

CCTV 'evidence' in rights activist case disputed

Defence casts doubts on CCTV evidence, laments the many postponements, forcing the accused to travel long distances each time.
Fuel subsidy review if oil prices hit US$110

Fuel subsidy review if oil prices hit US$110

'When we planned the budget for 2011, we were looking at oil prices between US$85 and US$90 per barrel.'
Former PBB leader backs Adenan as next S'wak CM

Former PBB leader backs Adenan as next S'wak CM

adenan satem Even if weak in grassroots support, Adenan Satem has the experience, besides being clean, says ex-PBB veep Salleh.
More village chiefs get sex video CDs in the mail

More village chiefs get sex video CDs in the mail

NONE UPDATED 3.50PM Eight more village chiefs receive copies of the sex video, following similar claims by 18 others in Selangor.
BN invited to join Bersih in 'walk with rakyat"

BN invited to join Bersih in 'walk with rakyat"

UPDATED 4.20PM The rally is a civil society initiative, all political parties are invited to join in this march for free and fair polls. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR in danger of being evicted from HQ?

PKR in danger of being evicted from HQ?

NONE UPDATED 2.55PM Its landlord has not been servicing the loan and the bank wants to auction off the shoplot property.
Pakatan claims credit for the 'non-price hike'

Pakatan claims credit for the 'non-price hike'

DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng alleges this is BN’s strategy to retain electoral favour in view of talk of snap polls.
More 'evidence' of alleged vote-buying in Sarawak

More 'evidence' of alleged vote-buying in Sarawak

UPDATED 5.20PM A polls watchdog claims it has found 'more evidence' to show vote-buying had been rampant during the campaign period. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Research firms downgrade Proton, MAS

Research firms downgrade Proton, MAS

proton Two research firms have downgrade the earnings forecast of Proton Holdings Bhd and Malaysia Airlines.
Bersih chief sues Taib over deportation from S'wak

Bersih chief sues Taib over deportation from S'wak

NONE UPDATED 4.05PM Ambiga Sreenevasan files suit challenging CM's order deporting her from the state last month. [VIDEO INSIDE]
SPDP faction uneasy over Mawan's 'deafening silence'

SPDP faction uneasy over Mawan's 'deafening silence'

The group expresses concern over the silent stand taken by the leadership on the party's direction after recent loss.
Mustapa: Lynas review panel won't have open meeting

Mustapa: Lynas review panel won't have open meeting

UPDATED 1.55PM The Miti Minister says an open session with the Lynas review panel would ‘defeat the purpose' of their study.
Lynas rare earth project stirs MMA concern

Lynas rare earth project stirs MMA concern

NONE COMMENT Mountains of evidence already exist on why such a project spells disaster, with Japan being the latest to add to it.
Police arrest 105 Indonesian migrants

Police arrest 105 Indonesian migrants

immigrant with passport Police arrested suspected illegal Indonesian migrants who were on a boat trying to sneak out of the country to return home.
Perkasa worried over 'orange powder' letter

Perkasa worried over 'orange powder' letter

The NGO's sec-gen has lodged a police report over a letter containing orange powder it received yesterday morning.
Hindraf can no longer rest on its laurels

Hindraf can no longer rest on its laurels

FREE VOXPOP 'Stop romantising about your past achievements and consolidate in order to give Malaysians of all races some hope.'
Make lists of scholarship recipients public

Make lists of scholarship recipients public

university graduate thumbnail FREE VOXPOP 'Then there will be no arguments as to the veracity of the selection process.'
High achiever's PSD scholarship dreams dashed

High achiever's PSD scholarship dreams dashed

Heamanthaa Padmanaban, who scored 10A+ and 1A in last year's SPM, was among those high achievers overlooked.
IPPs: A case of the poor subsiding the rich

IPPs: A case of the poor subsiding the rich

FREE YOURSAY 'Why is it that one minister called it 'subsidy' but another minister said it is not. This is ridiculous BN ways at work.'
Power subsidies: Their mistakes, our liabilities

Power subsidies: Their mistakes, our liabilities

tenaga nasional logo FREE YOURSAY 'What re-negotiation? The IPPs and Umno are sitting on the same side of the table.'
Letter from death row - my greatest hope

Letter from death row - my greatest hope

NONE Sabahan Yong Vui Kong, 21, is on death row in Singapore for drug trafficking. Malaysiakini is publishing his final letters.
Fighting tooth and nail for Malay votes

Fighting tooth and nail for Malay votes

NONE INTERVIEW Anwar expects GE as early as August and the battle will be hardest fought in the Malay heartland.