Archive - 9 August 2011

RMAF to close Sungai Besi air base from Nov 31

RMAF to close Sungai Besi air base from Nov 31

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is set to close the Sungai Besi air base from Nov 31 and it will only be operational for helicopters.
Dr M: MAS-AirAsia share swap a very good idea

Dr M: MAS-AirAsia share swap a very good idea

He says AirAsia can learn about the experience of MAS and MAS can learn how to reduce costs as shown by AirAsia.
Nor Mohamed: We've steps to counter rating downgrade

Nor Mohamed: We've steps to counter rating downgrade

The government has specific instruments to overcome the negative impact of the Standard & Poor's credit rating for the United States, which was downgraded from triple A to AA-plus, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nor Mohamed Yakcop.
1.5 million illegals and foreign workers registered

1.5 million illegals and foreign workers registered

A total 1,548,798 illegal immigrants and legal foreign workers have been registered under the Illegal Immigrant Comprehensive Settlement Programme or 6P Programme up to yesterday.
Banting murders: All parties to visit murder scene

Banting murders: All parties to visit murder scene

All parties involved in the Sosilawati Lawiya murder case will be taken to visit the crime scenes tomorrow.
NGO: Thorough study on melioidosis in Bakun

NGO: Thorough study on melioidosis in Bakun

An NGO wants a thorough study to be conducted on melioidosis disease outbreaks in the Bakun and Murum dam project areas.
AirAsia-MAS monopoly claim is 'crazy talk'

AirAsia-MAS monopoly claim is 'crazy talk'

NONE UPDATED 7.20PM AirAsia-MAS bosses swat aside concerns of monopoly, saying the deal will benefit consumers.
Irate groom sues runaway bride for RM1.1mil

Irate groom sues runaway bride for RM1.1mil

A man is suing his runaway bride for RM1.1 million after she called off the wedding with just six hours to go, his lawyer said today.
Malaysians can now fly direct to North Korea

Malaysians can now fly direct to North Korea

North Korea said today it will open an air route with Malaysia next week as the isolated communist country seeks to attract more foreign tourists.
DUMC raid BN's diversion tactic from Bersih issues

DUMC raid BN's diversion tactic from Bersih issues

'Witness didn't inform Ling of RM720mil excess'

'Witness didn't inform Ling of RM720mil excess'

Retired Transport Ministry deputy SG agrees it was his responsibility to inform Ling of any discrepancies in agreements or minutes.
Sept 12 fixed for Bekir's contempt proceedings

Sept 12 fixed for Bekir's contempt proceedings

UPDATED 7.10PM The proceedings ensued because the Sarawak CM’s son allegedly did not comply with a court order for the discovery of his assets.
Hindraf British lawsuit has its relevance

Hindraf British lawsuit has its relevance

Kedah MB to be discharged from IJN soon

Kedah MB to be discharged from IJN soon

Azizan is now resting at IJN to stabilise his blood pressure and control his blood sugar level.
PAS to meet Jais, DUMC on Aug 15-16

PAS to meet Jais, DUMC on Aug 15-16

UPDATED 6.15PM Sec-gen Mustafa Ali says the Jais meeting has been set for Monday, while the one with DUMC will take place the following day.
Phantom-voter poser: EC kicks ball to NRD

Phantom-voter poser: EC kicks ball to NRD

EC does not know why details of three voters are in NRD online database, but not on NRD website.
'Heritage shops sacrificed for underground MRT'

'Heritage shops sacrificed for underground MRT'

NONE Owners of heritage shops on Jalan Sultan are against acquisition of their properties.

Gov't crackdown brings DAP Youth, PSM closer

Gov't crackdown brings DAP Youth, PSM closer

Their mutual agenda is the repeal of ‘draconian and outdated laws’ that allow for detention without trial.
AirAsia in tie-up to save ailing MAS

AirAsia in tie-up to save ailing MAS

NONE UPDATED 7.32PM The deal marks a coup for AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, who has often been at odds with MAS.
Jais raid: Federal gov't should intervene, says council

Jais raid: Federal gov't should intervene, says council

MCCBCHST urges the federal government to launch a thorough investigation into the fiasco.
'Chua narrow minded, unable to accept diversity'

'Chua narrow minded, unable to accept diversity'

MCA boss Chua Soi Lek was taken to task for ticking off his party colleague, Heng Seai Kie.

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Merbok Umno division chief loses RM6,000 to thieves

Merbok Umno division chief loses RM6,000 to thieves

Merbok Umno division chief Tajul Urus Md Zain lost items RM6,000 when thieves broke into his MPV in Sungai Petani early today.
Opposition may take 100 federal seats in GE13

Opposition may take 100 federal seats in GE13

wong chin huat UPDATED 4.55PM The 25-seat gain over GE12 is seen as an outcome of the BN’s ham-fisted handling of the Bersih.
EC, biometric a waste, just use birth cert

EC, biometric a waste, just use birth cert

Accepting polls reform will bring votes, Ambiga tells BN

Accepting polls reform will bring votes, Ambiga tells BN

NONE INTERVIEW The way the government reacted to Bersih worsened its credibility - but it can still recover, says Bersih chief. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Methodist church remains mum on Jais raid

Methodist church remains mum on Jais raid

It appears the church intends to move on from last week’s contentious raid by Selangor Islamic officials.
MIC chief Palanivel now full minister

MIC chief Palanivel now full minister

NONE From deputy plantation industries and commodities minister, the MIC president is now Minister in the PM's Dept.
Perkasa claims proselytising, makes police report

Perkasa claims proselytising, makes police report

‘Perkasa Selangor suspects elements of proselytising among Muslims invited to the fund-raising event,' says its Selangor chief Abdullah Mansor. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKFZ land deal inked before cabinet gave its nod

PKFZ land deal inked before cabinet gave its nod

port klang free zone pkfz probe 230807 UPDATED 2.45PM Even before getting the green light, then-GM OC Phang had issued an offer letter to buy the 999.5 acre plot.
NGO claims 'evidence' found at DUMC

NGO claims 'evidence' found at DUMC

NONE UPDATED 3.07PM A Muslim NGO rep claims copies of a quiz on Islam were shredded as Jais waited to enter DUMC.
On the road to a failed 'Islamic state'

On the road to a failed 'Islamic state'

COMMENT Jais’ raid on the DUMC is nothing short of a vigilante action and both Muslims and non-Muslims will end up losers.
Refugee deal: Australia urges quick hearing after injunction

Refugee deal: Australia urges quick hearing after injunction

Australia warns that any delay would play into the hands of people smugglers.
French woman's remains believed found

French woman's remains believed found

Police found human remains believed to be those of a 30-year-old French woman who was last seen in Tioman.
34-year-old temple escapes demolition at last minute

34-year-old temple escapes demolition at last minute

KL's Sri Maha Kaliamman temple gets a lifeline after negotiations between PKR MP Tian Chua and FT Deputy Minister M Saravanan.
Jais raid: MCA wants S'gor DAP excos to resign

Jais raid: MCA wants S'gor DAP excos to resign

Selangor MCA's public complaints bureau chief says silence cannot be an option for them over the Jais raid on a church. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Selangor EC rejects all 583 'PR voters' complaints

Selangor EC rejects all 583 'PR voters' complaints

State EC chief Dzulkifli Ab Rahman says his officers have verified that all the 583 voters have become Malaysian citizens.
I am not an Indian!

I am not an Indian!

I am a Malayalee! To me, Indian-ness is nationality.
Keep coming out, urges gay pastor

Keep coming out, urges gay pastor

ou yang wen feng ouyang wen feng He calls on homosexuals to 'keep coming out' to help battle homophobia, as he gets set to tie the knot with his American partner.
Gerakan dismisses CM's 'zero' hardcore poor claim

Gerakan dismisses CM's 'zero' hardcore poor claim

Penang Gerakan points out that hardcore poor still languish in opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s own Permatang Pauh constituency.
Deputy minister: Make it a crime to convert Muslims

Deputy minister: Make it a crime to convert Muslims

Dr Puad Zarkashi Deputy Education Minister Puad Zarkashi wants a 'faith crime act' be enacted as he says apostasy is spreading. 

'Wahabi' links: Uthman denies rejecting dialogue

'Wahabi' links: Uthman denies rejecting dialogue

NONE UPDATED 1.08PM The religious scholar says he only asked the dialogue be held behind closed doors by Home Ministry.
Keeping bugs out of food-stamp system

Keeping bugs out of food-stamp system

NONE SPECIAL REPORT The gov't has much to do, to prevent pitfalls in implementation, notes a poverty expert.
Sodomy II: Interviews with ex-top cops stalled

Sodomy II: Interviews with ex-top cops stalled

NONE UPDATED 2.35PM The interviews cannot proceed as the prosecution objects to Anwar's presence. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Saving Islam or same old race-religion games?

Saving Islam or same old race-religion games?

Do like the Brits, telecast Parliament sessions

Do like the Brits, telecast Parliament sessions

People-smugglers warned as refugee deal put on hold

People-smugglers warned as refugee deal put on hold

Immigration Minister Chris Bowen warns that a two-week injunction against asylum-seeker expulsions to Malaysia was not the court’s final word.
Baby joy for M'sian-born Aussie minister Penny Wong

Baby joy for M'sian-born Aussie minister Penny Wong

Malaysian-born Australian Finance Minister Penny Wong has revealed that she and partner, Sophie Allouache, are expecting a baby.
EC registers voter named 'Kg Baru'

EC registers voter named 'Kg Baru'

UPDATED 4.40PM The individual with the strange name is registered in Besut, but the EC has since amended its record.
KL shares remain easier at mid-afternoon

KL shares remain easier at mid-afternoon

UPDATED 4.10PM Share prices on Bursa Malaysia remained  easier at midafternoon today but managed to recover some of the losses, dealers said.
Sabah records highest in registered illegal migrants

Sabah records highest in registered illegal migrants

immigrant issues Sabah recorded the highest number of registration of undocumented migrants with 152,588.
Will Najib-Rosmah hide from Anwar's lawyers?

Will Najib-Rosmah hide from Anwar's lawyers?

FREE YOURSAY 'If Anwar's defence team is not allowed to interview the PM and his wife, we can safely conclude that they both are above the law.'
Little China: Chua's fear-mongering won't work

Little China: Chua's fear-mongering won't work

FREE YOURSAY 'If Chinese are frightened of ‘Chinese disunity', they would not have thumped MCA's nose in 2008.'
Let Jais do its job, but it must respect rights

Let Jais do its job, but it must respect rights

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Should Jais, as keepers of the faith, do its job even to the extent of disrespecting the religious beliefs of others?'
'Treacherous' M'sians responsible for Mismah-gate

'Treacherous' M'sians responsible for Mismah-gate

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Don't let it become like in Sabah in which the state population increased three-fold in 10 years.'