Archive - 6 August 2011

Felda settlers told to resolve their disputes amicably with the agency by way of arbitration, instead of going to the court.

Sabah CM Musa Aman has ordered an investigation into an alleged embezzlement of welfare assistance for senior citizens in the state.

Train tickets to east coast destinations have been sold out while tickets for the north and south destinations are still available.

PAS Central Working Committee will look into the issue of the controversial church raid during its monthly meeting tomorrow.

The Malaysian Muslim Solidarity slammed 'certain' Muslim politicians for taking better care of other religions on grounds of human rights.

The Catholic prelate says reports in certain newspapers demonstrated the duplicity of the powers-that-be. 

Kelantan Umno plans to hold an election dry run in September, said state Umno liaison committee chairperson Mustapa Mohamed.

Analysis of fingerprints of the woman found cut up in an Ampang apartment three days ago found that it belonged to a foreigner.

He has ordered the English Language Curriculum Division to have a relook at the learning of the language in schools.

The Council of Churches laments having to deal with such claims repeatedly, and appeals to the PM to intervene.

 

250,000 foreign maids will be registered under the biometric system when their employers renew their work permits.

A hunger strike among Malaysia-bound asylum seekers would not deter PM Julia Gillard from the controversial refugee swap plan.

Motorists could still drive the vehicle with the mirror clamp, and the gadget would be removed after they settled their fines.

Nor Mohamed Yakcop is confident that Malaysia's economy will not be impacted by the Euro debt crisis and the ailing American economy.

UDPATED 4PM Sodomy II's lead counsel slams attempts by GAPS and others to pressure the courts to expedite Anwar’s trial to 'seek justice' for Saiful.

18-year old Ling Shao Chi was nabbed in Surabaya airport soon after she landed on a flight from KL.

COMMENT When votes can be bought and sold, what legitimacy does that lend the winning candidate?

It will define its objectives, plan allocation of funds to avoid the mistakes of the BN's last budget aimed at stimulating the economy. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The first group of asylum seekers due to be sent to Malaysia have called for help and are starting a hunger strike.

One can apply for and get a Malaysian international passport in one hour in Sarawak following the introduction of the 1Stop counter service.

The Housing and Local Government Ministry plans to make it a requirement for housing developers to provide a mosque or surau.

Tan Kee Kwong claims an IT expert has been hired to infect computers in gov't ministries should it suffer polls defeat.

UPDATED 1.11PM Tenaganita submits witness testimonies that police shot tear gas into the hospital grounds.

Transgender rights as human rights must be officially recognised and must be protected and promoted. 

INTERVIEW She does not believe her husband should quit, but concedes the thought did cross her mind. [VIDEO INSIDE]

FREE YOURSAY 'Sack Hasan Ali and he will jump over to Umno and there goes another state seat to Umno (and he's capable of this).'

FREE VOXPOP 'When are they going to understand that the people will not let this issue rest until justice is done.'

FREE YOURSAY 'There is no such thing as 'just trust us'. The rakyat has the right not to trust the government.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Police, we are still waiting for the outcome of the investigation in Penang. Don't think that we have forgotten about it.'