Archive - 13 June 2011

EC looking into improving voter registration process

EC looking into improving voter registration process

It is looking into improving the voter registration process so that voters facing objections will not delay the registration of other voters.

 

Penang gov't will go ahead with mosque polls

Penang gov't will go ahead with mosque polls

It is in accordance with the laws, said its Religious Affairs, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Abdul Malik Abul Kassim.
Dialogue best way to resolve religious issues: Najib

Dialogue best way to resolve religious issues: Najib

Dialogue is the best way to resolve sensitive racial and religious issues, said the prime minister.
Police deny man held for not wearing seat-belt

Police deny man held for not wearing seat-belt

Police deny allegation that bank manager was held in lock-up for three days for not wearing seat-belt.
M'kini given until Friday to respond to Ummi's suit

M'kini given until Friday to respond to Ummi's suit

umi hafilda ali High Court gives Malaysiakini until Friday to respond to a defamation suit filed by Ummi Hafilda Ali.
RM27 million bill for One Million Youth do

RM27 million bill for One Million Youth do

najib one million youth event in putrajaya defend putrajaya PARLIAMENT: No extra funds other than that allocated for the widely-publicised event were used, says Ahmad Shabery.
Indian community's future is in shelving differences

Indian community's future is in shelving differences

Minister: Soi Lek approved diesel subsidy cuts

Minister: Soi Lek approved diesel subsidy cuts

A minister reveals that Dr Chua Soi Lek had a chance to intervene when the National Economic Council met to decide on diesel subsidy cuts.
MP: No evidence to support Ibrahim Ali's 'holy war'

MP: No evidence to support Ibrahim Ali's 'holy war'

PARLIAMENT DAP's Jeff Ooi asks why the authorities are so slow to act against the Perkasa chief despite his controversial ‘holy war' cry.
Kugan: Witness in MMC inquiry not independent?

Kugan: Witness in MMC inquiry not independent?

The expert witness called by the pathologist who conducted the first post-mortem also headed the Ministry of Health probe into the death.
'Unified Malaysia' sales to hit shopping malls

'Unified Malaysia' sales to hit shopping malls

It's part of 15 other initiatives under the government's Economic Transformation Programme.
MAIPP: King has final say on mosque panels

MAIPP: King has final say on mosque panels

Muslims in Penang can now pick administrators of mosques in their  localities, who will then have to be endorsed by His Majesty, says state exco.
PKR welcomes new S'gor PAS leadership

PKR welcomes new S'gor PAS leadership

It also described the Islamist party’s new lineup as 'bad news' for S'gor Umno in its attempt to wrest the state from Pakatan Rakyat.
Time BN lets Sabahans elect their village chiefs

Time BN lets Sabahans elect their village chiefs

PM's Dept sees silver lining in brain drain

PM's Dept sees silver lining in brain drain

It can lead to the return of skilled workers and and help build better business networks in foreign countries.

Lawyers to proceed with EO test case

Lawyers to proceed with EO test case

They want judicial review of the government’s detention of three youths under the Emergency Ordinance, for alleged motorcycle thefts.
Ambiga unfazed by Perkasa belligerence

Ambiga unfazed by Perkasa belligerence

The Bersih 2.0 chief reiterates the July 9 rally will go on and declares she respects Perkasa's right to oppose the event.
Illegal immigrants still on Sapp's hit list

Illegal immigrants still on Sapp's hit list

Sabah’s population has gone up by 390 percent over the past 40 years, compared to 165 percent in the peninsula.
Witness: I had 'no choice'

Witness: I had 'no choice'

NONE KHIR TRIAL UPDATED 5.45PM He says he bought the mansion, and later sold it at a big discount, out of fear.
Kedah Gerakan Youth against Bersih street demo

Kedah Gerakan Youth against Bersih street demo

It says holding the rally on the streets, will cause traffic jams, disrupt business activities and threaten security and public property.


Only RM100,000 used for Artistes Day

Only RM100,000 used for Artistes Day

Ministry clarifies that media reports stating RM100 million was used for the celebrations is a misunderstanding.
Unfair to take away PKR mixed seats, says Fuziah

Unfair to take away PKR mixed seats, says Fuziah

And Pakatan partners ‘should not expect to take over PKR’s traditional seats without giving up some of theirs’.
Push decent wages, not minimum wages

Push decent wages, not minimum wages

Klang MP Charles Santiago says it is important to move away from the minimum wage description to avoid unreasonably low wage levels.
MP Jeff Ooi apologises to NSTP

MP Jeff Ooi apologises to NSTP

In the agreed statement read out in open court, Ooi Chuan Aun says he regrets that the statements were ever published.
Koh trying to sabotage Greater Penang Plan?

Koh trying to sabotage Greater Penang Plan?

This is the question think-tank Seri is asking, following ex-CM Koh Tsu Koon's claim of current leader Lim Guan Eng being unable to produce blueprint.
S'wak fishermen plead for more subsidy

S'wak fishermen plead for more subsidy

Over 400 vessels from Sibu, Sarikei and Bintulu have not gone out to sea since early June when the subsidy was reduced.
'Fishermen need help, not warning'

'Fishermen need help, not warning'

fishermens nelayan thumbnail The government should meet them quickly to resolve the matter, says Taiping MP Nga Kor Ming.
T'ganu to build 30-storey twin towers

T'ganu to build 30-storey twin towers

The state government had approved it in principle under the 10th Malaysia Plan, the state secretary says.
Lynas: Public has right to be concerned

Lynas: Public has right to be concerned

S'wak may appoint women 'penghulu' from Iban

S'wak may appoint women 'penghulu' from Iban

The Sarawak government will consider appointing women penghulu or area chief from the Iban community in the near future.
Marriage rooted in mutual respect not bedroom KPIs

Marriage rooted in mutual respect not bedroom KPIs

IPPs 'overcharging' for power generation

IPPs 'overcharging' for power generation

The perception is that the IPPs’ cost structure is particularly bloated and there are substantial inefficiencies, says an independent think-tank.
'Follow Penang gov't' badly timed, Mat Sabu told

'Follow Penang gov't' badly timed, Mat Sabu told

NONE Kedah MB's aide rebuts claims that PAS-led states are dragging their feet over purported abuse of power and graft.
M'sia no freedom? But look at Perkasa, Utusan...

M'sia no freedom? But look at Perkasa, Utusan...

DAP casts doubt on cabinet electricity panel

DAP casts doubt on cabinet electricity panel

It believes only a royal commission of inquiry or bipartisan committee can ensure full disclosure on the IPP's contracts with TNB.

 

 

Bakri MP sells hibiscus to aid Merdeka Review

Bakri MP sells hibiscus to aid Merdeka Review

NONE The DAP's Er Teck Hwa comes to the aid of the independent news portal, selling flowers on the streets to raise RM3,500.
Perkasa ready to counter Bersih rally

Perkasa ready to counter Bersih rally

NONE UPDATED 2.30PM Ibrahim Ali says they have 'every right to stop' the rally from compromising national security. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Facts about PAS and the Islamic state issue

Facts about PAS and the Islamic state issue

Utusan wants action against Bersih to prevent chaos

Utusan wants action against Bersih to prevent chaos

HEADLINES In its editorial, the Malay daily opts for a peaceful Sunday over clean, free and fair elections.
Landscape artist insists he was paid RM6 million

Landscape artist insists he was paid RM6 million

NONE KHIR TRIAL UPDATED 6.25PM A defence counsel says there's no proof but Nasir Ismail replies that payments were not recorded at the former MB's request.
Anti-Taib activists take complaints to Agong

Anti-Taib activists take complaints to Agong

NONE UPDATED 1.55PM They seek intervention in the probe against S'wak CM and assurance that he will not enjoy a higher office in time to come.
PSD recipients list will not be revealed

PSD recipients list will not be revealed

university graduate thumbnail PARLIAMENT This is to protect the rights and privacy of the recipients, claims minister Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz.
Keeping prostitutes at bay?

Keeping prostitutes at bay?

Sexism in this age of equality.
Five promising ideas from PAS' new line-up

Five promising ideas from PAS' new line-up

NONE ANALYSIS While many of the ideas are in the early articulation, the 57th PAS Muktamar does point to five promising ideas.
PAS and the slippery Malay vote

PAS and the slippery Malay vote

INTERVIEW The Islamic party faces its toughest challenge within its traditional support base - Malay Muslims, especially in rural areas.
Can bloggers be in solidarity with the media?

Can bloggers be in solidarity with the media?

COMMENT Bloggers can provide fair and objective analysis of today's superheated political environment because they are their own masters.
Birds of a feather flock together in Langkawi

Birds of a feather flock together in Langkawi

FREE VOXPOP 'There was a time when the rhetoric against the evils of colonial rule was justified and relevant. Now it is usually to divert the corruption of present leaders.'
RM100 mil spent in one day: Cut Rais Yatim's pay

RM100 mil spent in one day: Cut Rais Yatim's pay

FREE VOXPOP 'Why is there no action when a minister made a wrong decision and wasted taxpayers' money? Cut Rais Yatim's pay by RM10 for his decision.'
IPPs, where's your social responsibility?

IPPs, where's your social responsibility?

tenaga nasional logo FREE YOURSAY 'Why are IPPs hiding behind the non-disclosure clauses in the power purchase agreement?