Archive - 30 May 2011

'Industries ready for power tariff changes'

'Industries ready for power tariff changes'

Malaysian industries are okay with the power tariff adjustment, which they said must not be too steep, says minister.
Tariff hike: Inflation to rise 0.27%, says gov't

Tariff hike: Inflation to rise 0.27%, says gov't

inflation increase The government expects inflation to rise by 0.27 percent following the power tariff increase announced today.
Jakarta-KL ink MOU on maids

Jakarta-KL ink MOU on maids

The signing of the MoU will supercede the one signed in 2006 between the two countries.
Incentives for food premises to reduce pollution

Incentives for food premises to reduce pollution

This is part of the efforts to reduce pollution from waste cooking oil which is normally released into sewage pipes and drains.
Aussie PM firm on asylum centre plan

Aussie PM firm on asylum centre plan

'We'll proceed with plan for centre in Malaysia for assylum seekers,' Julia Gillard says as opposition condemns plan in Parliament.
No tariff hike for those with bills below RM77

No tariff hike for those with bills below RM77

Households that use less than 300kW units a month or are billed below RM77, will not be affected. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Frequently asked questions on new electricity tariffs

Frequently asked questions on new electricity tariffs

The Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water answers a list of Frequently Asked Questions on the new electricity tariffs.
BN risks popularity with tariff hike, say analysts

BN risks popularity with tariff hike, say analysts

The public is already hamstrung by rising cost of living and the increase in electricity tariff is bound to force BN's popularity to take a dip.
Power tariff set to increase every 6 months?

Power tariff set to increase every 6 months?

Gas sold by Petronas to power producers is set to go up every six months. Will the tariffs follow suit?
Ministry denies move to send 80,000 teachers to Sarawak

Ministry denies move to send 80,000 teachers to Sarawak

The Education Ministry today denied there was any move to transfer about 80,000 teachers from peninsular Malaysia to Sarawak next year.
Gov't in conflict of interest over tackling smoking

Gov't in conflict of interest over tackling smoking

Economist: Expect food prices to go up, too

Economist: Expect food prices to go up, too

UPDATED 6.50PM Economist Yeah Kim Leng says the food industry would be heavily affected by the tariff hike.
Stakeholders scuffle at expert panel meet

Stakeholders scuffle at expert panel meet

UPDATED 7.30PM The public consultation sees a clash between pro-IAEA supporters and others.
Sg Petani councillors submit memorandum to MB

Sg Petani councillors submit memorandum to MB

The 17 councillors are demanding an investigation be conducted on the council’s president, Rozaina Radzi.
Lynas RIA: Public 'safe' from radiation

Lynas RIA: Public 'safe' from radiation

UPDATED 7.20PM A radiological impact assessment (RIA) of the Lynas rare earth facility reaffirms the company's claims that it poses no public safety issues.

Power rates up 7%, gas price to be floated

Power rates up 7%, gas price to be floated

UPDATED 8.45PM Electricity tariffs go up by an average of 7.12 percent beginning June 1 as part of the subsidy reduction exercise.
PAS veep: Tough fight for Mahfuz, Salahuddin

PAS veep: Tough fight for Mahfuz, Salahuddin

If the two incumbents fail to win the hearts of delegates, the three vice-president's posts will be filled by new faces, says an analyst.
Gerakan denies moves to oust Koh as president

Gerakan denies moves to oust Koh as president

Deputy president Chang Ko Youn says members and leaders are busy preparing for the 13th general election under Koh’s leadership.
S'gor Umno chief: Was the sex video any good?

S'gor Umno chief: Was the sex video any good?

NONE UPDATED 6.45PM Noh Omar plays dumb to allegations that Umno is behind the deluge of sex video mailings in Selangor.
Six take oath as senators today

Six take oath as senators today

Six people take their oath of office as senators today before Dewan Negara speaker Abu Zahar Ujang.
Using history to make us intelligent, not stupid

Using history to make us intelligent, not stupid

COMMENT The mixture of half-truths and deceit taught to our young fails to equip them with strong critical thinking skills.
The making of the Sabah Malay

The making of the Sabah Malay

Subsidy cut: Protesters say slash ministers' pay first

Subsidy cut: Protesters say slash ministers' pay first

NONE A Facebook group is organising a ‘cyber protest' tomorrow against government plans to slash subsidies.
No 'cold war' in Sabah Umno, says Salleh

No 'cold war' in Sabah Umno, says Salleh

salleh said keruak Sabah Umno deputy chief refutes Khairy Jamaluddin's allusion to a 'cold war' between certain leaders in the state.
Lynas panel revealed: Independent, you say?

Lynas panel revealed: Independent, you say?

'Umno offered 3 ministers' posts to form unity gov't'

'Umno offered 3 ministers' posts to form unity gov't'

UPDATED 7.35PM PAS spiritual advisor Niz Aziz Nik Mat says he was approached five times recently with this offer.
Test case in the works to free trio held under EO

Test case in the works to free trio held under EO

The use of the Emergency Ordinance has apparently now expanded to include alleged motorcycle theft.
Scorpene 'kickbacks': Full trial sought

Scorpene 'kickbacks': Full trial sought

scorpene submarine UPDATED 2.20PM French prosecutors have applied for a court trial involving alleged kickbacks from the submarine deal. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Oil royalty: Case management on June 30

Oil royalty: Case management on June 30

Kelantan will file leave to appeal against the court's refusal of its appeal to stop the federal government from intervening in the suit.
Utusan: Nik Aziz should repent for defending Anwar

Utusan: Nik Aziz should repent for defending Anwar

HEADLINES The Malay daily picks up on a PAS member’s call in relation to the sex video that has implicated Anwar Ibrahim, who has denied involvement.
S'wak CM's office 'issued cheques to buy votes'

S'wak CM's office 'issued cheques to buy votes'

NONE An election monitor reveals that the cheques were also made out to longhouse chiefs, to be cashed when BN candidates won.
Teoh RCI: Submissions to remain secret

Teoh RCI: Submissions to remain secret

NONE TEOH RCI UPDATED 1.10PM Panel secretary Saripuddin Kasim says that this is to prevent a 'trial by media'.
Felcra urged to develop more NCR land

Felcra urged to develop more NCR land

Felcra has developed NCR land in Kuching, Sarikei and Julau on a profit-sharing basis with the owners.
17 Sg Petani councillors walk out, want chief to quit

17 Sg Petani councillors walk out, want chief to quit

The group is upset over the demolition of 16 hawker stalls near Kelab Cinta Sayang last week.
Another lonely and painful death

Another lonely and painful death

Searching for answers to domestic violence.
Lynas opponents mount beachside protest

Lynas opponents mount beachside protest

UPDATED 1.15PM The brief demo was intended to get their message across to members of the review panel.
Gaps, go get some education on the constitution

Gaps, go get some education on the constitution

university graduate thumbnail FREE YOURSAY 'It's like reading the constitution based on Article 153 alone, while ignoring every other clause.'
Scorpene scandal: Najib should be the one to testify

Scorpene scandal: Najib should be the one to testify

FREE VOXPOP 'Zahid, the day you testify is the day you are no longer in Najib's cabinet. Or you have been kicked out of Umno.'
Defend Putrajaya call - a sign of desperation

Defend Putrajaya call - a sign of desperation

najib one million youth event in putrajaya defend putrajaya FREE YOURSAY 'Shouldn't the message be one that is relevant to roles played by youths?'
Najib defends Putrajaya at taxpayers' expense

Najib defends Putrajaya at taxpayers' expense

putrajaya pm office FREE YOURSAY 'And who are we defending Putrajaya from? Who is Putrajaya's enemy?'