Archive - 7 June 2011

Malay NGOs want Umno-PAS cooperation to continue

Malay NGOs want Umno-PAS cooperation to continue

The consultative council of the Malay non-governmental organizations (NGOs) today urged PAS and Umno to maintain the prospect of striking a 'partnership' in preserving religion, nation and society.
Mat Sabu's win: Karpal cheers, Dr M jeers

Mat Sabu's win: Karpal cheers, Dr M jeers

Karpal welcomes Mat Sabu as an invaluable asset, but Dr M laments PAS deviating from its Islamic state goal.
C2 fishermen should be grateful, says Noh

C2 fishermen should be grateful, says Noh

NONE They should be thankful for the numerous benefits they enjoy, despite not being able to purchase diesel at lower price, says minister.
Indonesian embassy urges probe into maid's death

Indonesian embassy urges probe into maid's death

Its information chief Suryana Sastradieja says the embassy has yet to receive a police report on the maid's exact cause of death.
Penang Hill train breaks down for third time

Penang Hill train breaks down for third time

The Penang Hill funicular train has broken down again, the third time in more than a month following its reopening on April 25 after a RM73 million upgrade.
Public wins Subang Ria park tussle

Public wins Subang Ria park tussle

KOMUNITIKINI Subang Ria park stays green as the rakyat scores a win on the fight to keep the 72.6 acres from Sime Darby's development plans.
English proficiency: M'sia ranks third in SE Asia

English proficiency: M'sia ranks third in SE Asia

When it comes to English proficiency, Malaysians are not at par with their neighbouring counterparts, with the country ranking third out of five countries in the English Language Assessment (ELA).
IPPs deny benefitting from gas subsidy

IPPs deny benefitting from gas subsidy

Association representing IPPs confirms gas prices are billed directly to TNB and that they are contractually bound to provide full capacity to the national grid.
Lingam and duo 'have right to challenge RCI findings'

Lingam and duo 'have right to challenge RCI findings'

vk lingam tape ahmad fairuz abdul halim 210907 The Court of Appeal’s 12-page majority written judgment is made available to the media today.
Not all IPP agreements were secret

Not all IPP agreements were secret

IPPs do not benefit from gas subsidy

IPPs do not benefit from gas subsidy

Employer denies curbing workers' sexual freedom

Employer denies curbing workers' sexual freedom

This follows a worker’s complaint alleging her contract was ended as her medical examination revealed that she ‘engaged in sexual activity’.
PAS president Hadi doesn't want to be PM

PAS president Hadi doesn't want to be PM

hadi awang pas What is important is that we want to save the country and it does not matter who is the PM, Hadi tells media.
Lawmaker fails to register child as 'anak Malaysia'

Lawmaker fails to register child as 'anak Malaysia'

NONE NRD rejects a bid by state rep Hannah Yeoh and husband to register their daughter as 'anak Malaysia' by race.

 

S'wak PKR: Taib not leaving just yet

S'wak PKR: Taib not leaving just yet

taib and adenan satem This is despite that Adenan Satem is appointed minister with special functions in the Chief Minister’s office.
Umno-MCA seat tug-of-war begins

Umno-MCA seat tug-of-war begins

Political parties are now engaging in public squabbles over seat allocation, as expectations of an early general election run high.
Haze and the Environment Ministry's KPIs

Haze and the Environment Ministry's KPIs

Porn photos in Surah Yassin: Act swiftly, cops told

Porn photos in Surah Yassin: Act swiftly, cops told

State exco member Abdul Malik Abul Kassim says the deplorable act is unacceptable to everyone.
M'sian cities need 7 trees per person

M'sian cities need 7 trees per person

Deputy tourism minister says to date, on average a Malaysian city could only absorb up to 1.5 per cent of greenhouse gases.
PM's use of public funds for wedding trip morally wrong

PM's use of public funds for wedding trip morally wrong

UPDATED 5.20PM Using taxpayers' money to pay for Najib's entourage to attend his daughter's wedding shows the PM has no class, says MP.
'Eat green, go vegan' campaign hits KL streets

'Eat green, go vegan' campaign hits KL streets

NONE Over 600 million animals are going into the local food chain each year, argue Peta activists. [VIDEO INSIDE]
S'gor blames BN for Sg Buloh nursery mess

S'gor blames BN for Sg Buloh nursery mess

The past administration placed 13 nursery operators who are being evicted, on safety reserve land where two high pressure water pipes are located.

Tambatuon dam for whose benefit?

Tambatuon dam for whose benefit?

DAP decries concession for PSD rejects

DAP decries concession for PSD rejects

Giving top SPM scholars 1MDB grants to study locally instead of PSD grants to study overseas shows Malaysia was not committed to fair play, says DAP.
Utusan's bid rejected, MP's suit goes to trial

Utusan's bid rejected, MP's suit goes to trial

NONE A defamation suit filed by Shah Alam rep Khalid Abdul Samad against the daily will go for full trial on July 25.
Wikileaks 'revelations' just opinions, says Mukhriz

Wikileaks 'revelations' just opinions, says Mukhriz

UPDATED 3.10PM What is important, he stresses, is the general policy adopted by the government, not the casual opinion of one or two officials.
Another ISA detention, ninth arrest this year

Another ISA detention, ninth arrest this year

Abdul Haris Syhuhadi, 63, was arrested on Sunday evening while at his home in Klang, for allegedly being involved in 'terrorism activities'.
Access to power purchase deals 'for MPs only'

Access to power purchase deals 'for MPs only'

parliament UPDATED 2.45PM They will be given access to details if they ask in Parliament, but the PPAs will not be made public.
Measat Global buys new satellite

Measat Global buys new satellite

Measat-3b will have a contractual life of 15 years and the whole programme is expected to cost about RM1 billion, the company says.
Kit Siang: Hold full-blown RCI into Sarbani's death

Kit Siang: Hold full-blown RCI into Sarbani's death

The DAP stalwart says this will restore public confidence in national institutions and also in the PM and cabinet.
Outsourcing agents, not illegals, the problem

Outsourcing agents, not illegals, the problem

Anwar stresses 'twin pillars' of religious concordat

Anwar stresses 'twin pillars' of religious concordat

NONE COMMENT The PKR supremo emphasises Islam's official position and non-Muslim right to worship freely as twin pillars of national concord.
PAS Youth tells Jamil Khir to act against other 'idols'

PAS Youth tells Jamil Khir to act against other 'idols'

suhaizan kaiat It asks the gov't to be consistent and act against other structures that may lead Muslims to committing idolatry.
Form think-tank on welfare state, mufti tells PAS

Form think-tank on welfare state, mufti tells PAS

This could draw fence-sitters, non-partisan professionals and non-Muslims to the party’s agenda, says Dr Juanda Jaya.
Sodomy II: No prima facie, only doubts

Sodomy II: No prima facie, only doubts

Used-car dealers against extra checks

Used-car dealers against extra checks

NONE UPDATED 2.30PM They protested against a new ruling from June 15 that will ‘only benefit Puspakom’. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'C2 trawler operators still enjoy diesel subsidy'

'C2 trawler operators still enjoy diesel subsidy'

NONE Operators of C2 trawlers plan to go on a nationwide strike on June 11 should the government continue the diesel super subsidy cut.
PAS new line-up a ray of hope for minorities

PAS new line-up a ray of hope for minorities

Mimos - 25 years and going strong

Mimos - 25 years and going strong

Passion to dive into truth matters.
Is gov't serious about Malacca smoking ban?

Is gov't serious about Malacca smoking ban?

Penang CPO to politicians: Don't divide the people

Penang CPO to politicians: Don't divide the people

NONE Community policing services in Penang must be open to all residents, regardless of their political affiliation.
Khir land deal: We know what will happen tomorrow

Khir land deal: We know what will happen tomorrow

vox populi small thumbnail FREE VOXPOP ‘In layman's terms, there must be a giver and a receiver. Now that the alleged giver has been discharged and found not guilty, how can the alleged receiver now be charged?'
Nazri, office of PM is not Umno's birthright

Nazri, office of PM is not Umno's birthright

FREE   YOURSAY 'The office of prime minister belongs to anyone who is properly elected, honest, a servant at heart and has the rakyat's interest in consideration at all times.'