Archive - 15 August 2011

Over 12mil registered voters nationwide - EC

Over 12mil registered voters nationwide - EC

The number includes the Master Electoral Roll 2010 and Additional Second Quarter 2011 Electoral Roll which will be gazetted tomorrow.
Perak identifies new sources of income

Perak identifies new sources of income

The state government has identified new sources of income which include underground water charges, poultry licensing and electrical sub-station quit rent collections.
Najib concedes Economist censorship ineffective

Najib concedes Economist censorship ineffective

NONE UPDATED 9.15PM 'Only a few lines were censored, but the act of censoring made more news than the actual story.'

PM proposes bipartisan panel for polls reform

PM proposes bipartisan panel for polls reform

UPDATED 8.55PM The gov't will propose the formation of a bipartisan parliamentary select committee in response to Bersih's demands.
1.9mil foreign workers, illegals registered

1.9mil foreign workers, illegals registered

A total of 1,928,495 foreign workers and illegal immigrants have been registered under the 6P amnesty programme, says ministry.
Penang gov't not involved in loudspeaker ban, says mufti

Penang gov't not involved in loudspeaker ban, says mufti

'There was no pressure from any quarter, whether from the state government, any organisation or any individual,' Hassan Ahmad says.
FDI inflows on track, to reach RM30bil: Mukhriz

FDI inflows on track, to reach RM30bil: Mukhriz

Deputy trade minister Mukhriz Mahathir says Malaysia can mitigate any drop in investment from any particular country.
'No, I haven't quit as MoCS leader ... not yet'

'No, I haven't quit as MoCS leader ... not yet'

AirAsia launches Philippine offshoot

AirAsia launches Philippine offshoot

AirAsia Philippines will fly out of a former US airbase - turned into an industrial zone - in Clark, about 90 minutes' drive from Manila.
Zaid Ibrahim: Can our next CJ not be like Zaki Azmi?

Zaid Ibrahim: Can our next CJ not be like Zaki Azmi?

NONE 'We've had too many chief justices who were administrators and judicial spokespersons for political masters.'
Perak may raise allowance for assemblypersons

Perak may raise allowance for assemblypersons

Menteri Besar Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the last allowance raise for Perak assemblypersons was 10 percent on Jan 1, 2004.
Anti-gov't blogger's parents quizzed by MCMC

Anti-gov't blogger's parents quizzed by MCMC

UPDATED 6.12PM Absurd questions put to me, says father of Mohd Nur Hanief Abdul Jalil, who was quizzed on his son's 'Asia, Malaysia, Tech & World Blog'.
'Biometric scheme not a BN cash cow'

'Biometric scheme not a BN cash cow'

The allegation is ‘ridiculous’, fumes the home minister, heaping blame on an opposition that is gearing up for a general election.
Sultan's nephew calls off committal order against mum

Sultan's nephew calls off committal order against mum

The nephew of the Sultan of Selangor withdrew his application at the court today for a committal order against his mother.
Hisham: Biometric tampering 'only on small scale'

Hisham: Biometric tampering 'only on small scale'

UPDATED 5.20PM Alleged tampering with equipment used for foreign workers is ‘not of concern’.
Jakim confirms Golden Churn butter 'non halal'

Jakim confirms Golden Churn butter 'non halal'

Last July 19, the Sarawak Islamic Religious Department had declared the product non-halal after it was found to contain pig DNA.
New team to audit S'gor infrastructure projects

New team to audit S'gor infrastructure projects

At the studying stage, three local authorities - Petaling Jaya, Kajang and Kuala Selangor councils - have been chosen to implement the programme.
DAP rejects Nazri's invite to join BN

DAP rejects Nazri's invite to join BN

NONE The party has never raised this possibility, let alone consider giving up its multiracial stance on issues.
'Umno no real champion of Islam'

'Umno no real champion of Islam'

PAS slams Umno's persistent attacks on it and says the Malay party's ‘defender of Islam' stance is mere ‘posturing of a hypocritical regime'.
Delay in approval of school smacks of politicking

Delay in approval of school smacks of politicking

This could be the reason for the federal government's delay in approving its construction, says Penang CM Lim Guan Eng.
Senator fears S'gor may become 'another Sabah'

Senator fears S'gor may become 'another Sabah'

The sudden increase in voters in this Pakatan-ruled state raises concerns about the illegal immigrant domination in Sabah, says DAP senator.
Bersih 2.0 mulls legal action against EC

Bersih 2.0 mulls legal action against EC

It doubts the legality of revisions to the electoral roll, to remove irregularities exposed in the media.
Rosmah performs tasbih prayer at Seri Perdana

Rosmah performs tasbih prayer at Seri Perdana

The PM's wife attends a tazkirah or religious talk at Seri Perdana. After the talk, they perform the tasbih prayer.
Errant 6P 'amnesty' agencies a major scandal

Errant 6P 'amnesty' agencies a major scandal

Group calls for speedy trial and justice for Saiful

Group calls for speedy trial and justice for Saiful

An NGO calling themselves Gerakan Reformasi Rakyat Malaysia stages 40-minute protest at the Jalan Duta court complex.
Umno mentality seen in 'Bersih RM50 bribe' claim

Umno mentality seen in 'Bersih RM50 bribe' claim

UPDATED 4.05PM The party is so used to paying for attendance at its events, that it thinks everyone else does the same, says PAS.
Did Marina Mahathir also get RM50 from Bersih?

Did Marina Mahathir also get RM50 from Bersih?

PAS: AirAsia swap deal akin to Tajudin controversy

PAS: AirAsia swap deal akin to Tajudin controversy

UPDATED 4.50PM Its veep Mahfuz Omar says this is yet another example of private individuals acquiring companies owned by the rakyat .
PAS leaders slam EC chief for 'shameful' remarks

PAS leaders slam EC chief for 'shameful' remarks

UPDATED 5.25PM They slam Abdul Aziz Yusof for saying there are 'no truly clean electoral rolls in the world'. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Church raid: Jais quizzes 12 Muslims

Church raid: Jais quizzes 12 Muslims

UPDATED 8.58PM Report on the Jais ‘inspection’ on dinner at church compound will be ready soon, Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim says in tweet.
Jais, PAS meeting deferred on sultan's advice

Jais, PAS meeting deferred on sultan's advice

sultan selangor sharafuddin idris shah 210508 UPDATED 3.40PM The ruler has advised Jais not to meet any other party, so that info from the probe does not leak out.
Criticism of Idris' MAS turnaround undeserved

Criticism of Idris' MAS turnaround undeserved

M'sians among five charged over bank card attack

M'sians among five charged over bank card attack

The arrests followed months of investigations with the five allegedly coordinating activities in Australia, Europe and North America.
Videoclip of attack on Asyraf watched by some 3mil

Videoclip of attack on Asyraf watched by some 3mil

This is the highest watched single clip of the recent rioting and looting in London and other cities of Britain.
The myopic Malaysian

The myopic Malaysian

We must seize the opportunity for political reform.
A collapsing grand narrative

A collapsing grand narrative

We need a nation of philosophers, not plunderers.
From 'clone voters' to 'clone Umno members'

From 'clone voters' to 'clone Umno members'

suhaizan kaiat UPDATED 3.40PM 'Umno members have the right to demand an explanation from their president,' says PAS' Suhaizan Kaiat.
Najib seen as better leader than Anwar

Najib seen as better leader than Anwar

NONE INTERVIEW This is mainly because of ‘effective use of the mainstream media’ to prop up the premier’s image. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Anwar will take the stand next Monday

Anwar will take the stand next Monday

 UPDATED 2.11PM SODOMY II The defence team has confirmed this, regardless of whether or not they are able to interview six more witnesses.

SC urged to reprimand GLCs over Tajudin suits

SC urged to reprimand GLCs over Tajudin suits

NONE The GLCs have failed to disclose material developments over their civil litigation against former MAS chief Tajudin.
RM50 to brave tear gas and arrests?

RM50 to brave tear gas and arrests?

FREE YOURSAY 'Bersih supporters don't need RM50 to participate in the rally. In fact, they are happy to pay Bersih RM50 to participate.'
Bersih supporters are no UK hooligans

Bersih supporters are no UK hooligans

FREE YOURSAY 'Najib, in continuing to justify his unwarranted clampdown on Bersih, looks more and more shallow by the day.'
Trial put off to Aug 22, defence to finish interviews

Trial put off to Aug 22, defence to finish interviews

NONE LIVE REPORTS SODOMY II Defence has interviewed 19 potential witnesses, with six more to go. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Mismahgate: How did she get PR within months?

Mismahgate: How did she get PR within months?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Mismah came as a labourer in 1982 and granted PR within the same year. Can Immigration explain?'
Ezam, we know what you meant last Friday

Ezam, we know what you meant last Friday

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Even if Ezam claims that his threat wasn't criminal, he is surely responsible for the murderous passion...'