Archive - 15 June 2011

Aminah Abdullah is suing for RM6 million over an article about her published in the PAS organ Harakah.

Several agreements were inked today to transform the land into Bandar Malaysia.

Assoc Prof Samsul Adabi Mamat says wants to clear his name of the statements attributed to him by the PKR organ.

Minister Koh Tsu Koon says he will discuss with cabinet colleague Ismail Sabri Yaakob and try to come up with a better solution.

The drop by 10sen will take place at midnight, the first time its price has been lowered after five hikes this year.

AELB says the pre-operations licence will not be approved without the waste management strategies even if review is favourable to it.

The national body representing them submits memorandum to the government asking for the B7 checks to ultimately be stopped.

The Rasah MP shows how a successful Facebook campaign can be done for free, instead of the RM1.8 million spent by the Tourism Ministry.

The influential Ulama Association of M'sia calls for Utusan and the cartoonist involved to be charged.

The former Penang CM slams Lim Guan Eng for ‘misleading the people of Penang' in a purported RM4 billion investment by an American firm.

KHIR TRIAL UPDATED 6.55PM Shamsuddin admits to having changed what he told the MACC in three respects.

The Kota Baru high Court also orders the authority to pay dividends to the 131 settlers of Felda Kemahang 1 and 2.

PARLIAMENT This sum for publicity and consultants was less than the budget allocated, says Minister in PM's Department Koh Tsu Koon.

Tenaga Nasional has bought more than 200,000 tonnes of power- generation fuel oil, for delivery between April and August.

He says 418 reports had been received so far from various quarters including traders, hire-car operators and tour agencies.

Deputy Minister Joseph Salang Gandum says the new package price announced by the pay television company is not final.

UPDATED 5.40PM Police predict preventive arrests for the planned rally by electoral reforms group Bersih 2.0.

Nazri Abdul Aziz says, through her involvement, Malaysia could share its experiences and achievements.

UPDATED 5.45PM Tourism Australia is spending RM150 million on social media, points out Tourism Minister Dr Ng Yen Yen. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The DAP is incensed that the government is seeking additional operational funds while consumers are being told to make do with less.

Domestic trade minister seeks to end his spat with the MCA president over the fishermen’s strike.

Just as off-line piracy is illegal and punishable by law, so is online piracy, says the Recording Industry Association of Malaysia.

Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is under the impression that all’s well with the site, but a check reveals otherwise.

Tuanku Muhriz underwent the operation yesterday at Pantai Hospital in Kuala Lumpur. He is fine, and is expected to leave the hospital soon.

PARLIAMENT Deputy speaker rejects the motion brought by Zahrain Hashim, saying it does not warrant urgency.

TNB's associate company pays the sum to China-based contractor after coal-based power plant for Lahad Datu in Sabah is scrapped.

UPDATED 4.05PM The court will decide whether to order Syed Hamid to provide documents on the seizure of religious CDs.

UPDATED 1.35PM They want Parliament to enact a minimum wage bill instead. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 3.40PM The home minister warns that the police will take action against any party that flouts the law. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 2.40PM Police will act as a third party to 'get to the bottom' of the incident in Johor, says the minister. [VIDEO INSIDE]

A repressive regime built on deception.

Sarawak EC director Takun Sunggah says no one had brought up the question of inefficiency, especially on the technical aspects.

Tawau Fishermen's Association says they still enjoy subsidised diesel at RM1.80 per litre while the market price for the fuel is RM2.80.

COMMENT Malay divorces hit an all-time high, forming 82 percent of the total divorces in this country.

UPDATED 12.30PM The cartoonist was arrested last year just hours before the launch of his latest book 'Cartoon-O-Phobia'.

NUDE SQUAT II UPDATED 1.35PM The department has yet to confirm if forcing detainees to do nude squats is part of the SOP.

Swiss NGO Bruno Manser Fund expects additional graft probes to be initiated against the Sarawak chief minister.

UPDATED 4.25PM An investigation needs to be done while protecting our systems, says police chief Ismail Omar.

UPDATED 11.50AM Hacker group 'Anonymous' threatens to attack government websites today over a filesharing site ban.

The labour front has always been apolitical, even if a few leaders had links with political parties, says secretary-general Halim Mansor.

FREE If the tourists are guilty of illegal entry by driving a car through the check point, they should be charged in court.