Archive - 29 May 2011

IAEA panel on Lynas plant gets to work

IAEA panel on Lynas plant gets to work

The IAEA expert panel investigating the health and safety aspects of the Lynas rare earth plant in Gebeng, Pahang has begun its work from today with a briefing on the project by Malaysian technical officials.
FT minister moots special senior citizens housing

FT minister moots special senior citizens housing

A special housing scheme will be introduced to enable senior citizens and those without permanent or fixed income to buy houses.  
MCMC to crack down on acid splasher rumours

MCMC to crack down on acid splasher rumours

Police have started working with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to identify culprits behind the dissemination of false information on the acid splashing cases, which has caused panic among Klang Valley residents.     
DPM: People must help shoulder subsidy burden

DPM: People must help shoulder subsidy burden

While saying the subsidies will be maintained for now, Muhyiddin says the government cannot continue footing the bill.
Lynas opponents gears up for IAEA meet

Lynas opponents gears up for IAEA meet

Opponents of the Lynas rare earth refinery has broken into five groups that would present their case to the IAEA panel beginning tomorrow.
No political party entitled to 'defend Putrajaya'

No political party entitled to 'defend Putrajaya'

najib one million youth event in putrajaya defend putrajaya COMMENT And certainly not at public’s expense, especially when the Youth Day event is not a BN-funded event.
SAPP still sore at Kit Siang's 'arrogance'

SAPP still sore at Kit Siang's 'arrogance'

NONE The party's vice-president Dullie Marie says he ignores the existence of local parties without giving them any respect.
K'tan BN to present 'realistic' manifesto

K'tan BN to present 'realistic' manifesto

The Kelantan BN election manifesto for the next GE will only promise what the coalition can fulfil, says state BN chief Mustapa Mohamad.
3 held under ISA for human trafficking

3 held under ISA for human trafficking

The trio, including two foreigners were detained in Lahad Datu on May 24 for suspected human trafficking involving illegal immigrants.
Is S'gor water bond bailout unlawful?

Is S'gor water bond bailout unlawful?

A watchdog group says a bailout would also require nullifying the concessions agreement, in line with the Water Services Industry Act.

 

Nasharudin denies he's a closet Umno supporter

Nasharudin denies he's a closet Umno supporter

nasharuddin mat isa The PAS deputy president laughs off the suggestion, saying if that were the case he would be 'Umno No 2'.
IAEA team arrives, to visit Kuantan tomorrow

IAEA team arrives, to visit Kuantan tomorrow

NONE The nine-member team is in Putrajaya and will travel to Kuantan tomorrow to meet residents on the rare earth plant.

Minister wants probe on 'Sulu sultan' citizenship

Minister wants probe on 'Sulu sultan' citizenship

hishammuddin hussien He ordered the police to probe the citizenship status of a Sabah trader who is the self-proclaimed 'Sultan of Sulu'.

DPM wants UDA's report on Pudu project

DPM wants UDA's report on Pudu project

The deputy premier wants UDA Holdings Bhd to prepare a report on the Pudu Jail redevelopment project, where bumi contractors claim they are sidelined.
Umno VP: Win elections first, then fight

Umno VP: Win elections first, then fight

NONE UPDATED 3.31PM Ahmad Zahid tells Umno members to deal with their problems behind closed doors like Pakatan.

 

 

Avoid 'halal' beer, Muslims told

Avoid 'halal' beer, Muslims told

Alcohol content in supposedly halal beer is higher than what is permissible by the National Fatwa Council, said the Islamic Affairs Minister.
Utusan to Anwar: Emulate Turkish leaders and resign

Utusan to Anwar: Emulate Turkish leaders and resign

The daily cites how Turkish opposition figures resigned voluntarily after being accused of being involved in sex video scandals.
French probe: Defence minister willing to testify

French probe: Defence minister willing to testify

UPDATED 3.46PM He is willing to testify if the Scorpene deal goes to court, but subject to cabinet approval.
The best chicken festival in the universe

The best chicken festival in the universe

KOMUNITIKINI It’s April and it’s raining cats and dogs in the southern Thai provinces. But the Betong folks want to have fun.
Transport money for voting also a 'norm'?

Transport money for voting also a 'norm'?

NONE FREE VOXPOP ''Sagu hati', 'duit transport', 'duit petrol' - whatever you call it - it is still a bribe. Is this how BN justifies it?'
The Third Man: Altantuya mystery deepens

The Third Man: Altantuya mystery deepens

altantuya razak baginda mongolian murder 050707 FREE YOURSAY ''The Third Man' is a movie from the 40s about a mystery man that appears at a murder scene.'
Who's untouchable - Anwar or Ibrahim?

Who's untouchable - Anwar or Ibrahim?

FREE YOURSAY 'The reason why there's no violent upheaval is simply because we have grown up and there's Internet to spread other points of view.'
Big gap in Gaps' logic on scholarships

Big gap in Gaps' logic on scholarships

FREE VOXPOP 'What Gaps is saying that while the non-Malays pay income tax, the bumiputeras will have the sole rights to enjoy it.'