Archive - 23 August 2011

RM15 million credit scheme for Chinese new villages

RM15 million credit scheme for Chinese new villages

This is to allow residents in the Chinese new villages to pay land premiums, refurbish their homes and start up businesses.

 

More than a million job vacancies for M'sians

More than a million job vacancies for M'sians

These are to be filled by Malaysians before they are given to illegal immigrants who are given amnesty under the ministry's 6P programme.

AirAsia profits up, more red ink at Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia profits up, more red ink at Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia posts a RM104 million net profit, down 47 percent from last year, while MAS posts a quarterly net loss of RM527 million.
Food poisoning of reps' wives caused by jelly

Food poisoning of reps' wives caused by jelly

Contaminated egg and corn jelly coupled with sambal belacan were the causes of food poisoning affecting 70 wives of Barisan Nasional (BN) elected representatives at an event in Kuala Terengganu on July 8.
Libya rebels launch massive attack on Gaddafi lair

Libya rebels launch massive attack on Gaddafi lair

Libyan rebels today launched a massive offensive on leader Muammar Gaddafi’s sprawling Bab al-Azizya compound in Tripoli, as the strongman's son refuted reports of his own arrest.
TNB didn't allow turnkey for PKFZ power project

TNB didn't allow turnkey for PKFZ power project

The Sessions Court in Shah Alam was told today that Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) did not allow the construction of the whole Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) electricity infrastructure to be carried out on turnkey basis.
Aminulrasyid case: Sept 15 decision for Jenain

Aminulrasyid case: Sept 15 decision for Jenain

NONE Judge Latifah Mohd Tahar fixed the date after hearing submissions by both parties at the end of the defence case.
High bills due to power theft, clarifies TNB

High bills due to power theft, clarifies TNB

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) today clarified that the surge in the bills of consumers as reported in the media lately was due to the tampering of meters by irresponsible quarters.
Khir Toyo: Gang of 3 ministers want me jailed

Khir Toyo: Gang of 3 ministers want me jailed

NONE UPDATED 7PM Ex-S'gor MB claims that three federal ministers have conspired to have him jailed for graft.
Appellate court denies stay order to rights activist

Appellate court denies stay order to rights activist

A human rights activist failed to obtain an order from the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya to stay the trial of a defamation suit filed against him, which was scheduled for tomorrow.
Car driver nervous when lodging report, inquest told

Car driver nervous when lodging report, inquest told

The Mercedes Benz car driver involved in a road crash in which former Batu Sapi member of parliament Edmund Chong was killed, was nervous when lodging a police report, a policeman told the Coroner’s Court in Kota Kinabalu today.
'Koh has overslept and refuses to wake up'

'Koh has overslept and refuses to wake up'

Invest Penang executive chief Lee Kah Choon refutes Koh's argument that BN laid the groundwork for investment in Penang.
Clarification on highest paid directors

Clarification on highest paid directors

S'gor sultan shocked by MB's announcement

S'gor sultan shocked by MB's announcement

UPDATED 5.57PM The Selangor sultan clarifies that the syura (consultative) council idea announced yesterday did not come from him.
PKR pits Wan Azizah against Rosmah

PKR pits Wan Azizah against Rosmah

Wanita PKR widens polls campaign by pitting PM's wife against its leader Dr Wan Azizah as role model for women. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Gov't has backed off from Chinatown land acquisition

Gov't has backed off from Chinatown land acquisition

UPDATED 6.05PM MCA's Chua Soi Lek says this following a meeting with Land Public Transport Commission chief Syed Hamid Albar. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Gerakan's Teng rubbished over dump site protest

Gerakan's Teng rubbished over dump site protest

Strange that BN leader behind plans to make Jelutong the rubbish hub of Penang now complains about the dump site, says state exco.
MCMC urged to instill discipline among bloggers

MCMC urged to instill discipline among bloggers

NONE Ahmad Maslan urges MCMC to inculcate discipline among bloggers who are disseminating lies about the gov't leaders.
Bishop troubled by growing 'religious gulf'

Bishop troubled by growing 'religious gulf'

Catholic prelate says Sinar Harian’s contortions on Christian teachings reflect the gulf in understanding between religions.
KDN rubbishes '6P project to feed BN' claim

KDN rubbishes '6P project to feed BN' claim

UPDATED 4.29PM This is again another very slanderous, ridiculous claim, says Deputy Home Minister Lee Chee Leong.
MRT tenders to be fully issued by end-2012

MRT tenders to be fully issued by end-2012

Project owner Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad expects construction to begin in stages, with the last segment to start by the end of next year.
MP demands police investigate MACC trio

MP demands police investigate MACC trio

NONE The three anti-graft body officers found to have 'driven Teoh to suicide' must be investigated, says Klang MP.
'Phantom' voters: KDN lodges report against MP

'Phantom' voters: KDN lodges report against MP

zuraida kamaruddin 010905 UPDATED 3.47PM A defamation suit will also follow 'very soon', says Deputy Home Minister Lee Chee Leong.
Drowned siblings allegedly pushed into pond by dad

Drowned siblings allegedly pushed into pond by dad

Three siblings aged between two and five were drowned allegedly after being pushed into a pond by their father in Ladang Lambak/ Elaeis, Jalan Mengkibol in Kluang last night.
M'sia condemned for deporting Uighurs to China

M'sia condemned for deporting Uighurs to China

Two rights groups today accused the Malaysian government of pandering to China and violating international standards by forcibly returning Chinese citizens who were members of the Uighur minority.
PKR goes digital for rural electioneering

PKR goes digital for rural electioneering

UPDATED 5.50PM It aims to display a ‘less political image' by distributing videos and song CDs in a bid to win over the rural folk.
Felda Global records less pre-tax profit

Felda Global records less pre-tax profit

Felda Holdings posts a slightly less pre-tax profit of RM314 million for the first six months compared to RM363 million recorded last year.
I'll give proof on 6P voters, says Zuraida

I'll give proof on 6P voters, says Zuraida

UPDATED 4.15PM She'll give the evidence by this week of migrants allowed a reprieve in exchange for 'loyalty' to BN.
Sighting for Syawal moon next Monday

Sighting for Syawal moon next Monday

The Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal today announced 30 locations for the sighting of the Syawal moon on Aug 29.
Is the DPM pulling the PM's strings?

Is the DPM pulling the PM's strings?

muhyiddin yassin and najib UPDATED 3.25PM Policy flip-flops has PKR asking whether the PM's reforms are hamstrung by an uncooperative DPM. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Expert: DNA samples may be useless

Expert: DNA samples may be useless

UPDATED 5.35PM SODOMY II Dr David Wells says he is sceptical that DNA samples extracted after 36 hours will yield meaningful results.
Asri says progressive Muslims sidelined

Asri says progressive Muslims sidelined

Progressive groups contributed significant reforms, but are sidelined by conservatives controlling religious institutions, says ex-Perlis mufti.
Kampung class mindset won't do

Kampung class mindset won't do

Too many Malaysians are happy being second best.
Gaddafi's son defiant as rebels overrun Tripoli

Gaddafi's son defiant as rebels overrun Tripoli

After so long in power, Gaddafi is resisting calls from Obama and other world leaders to step down and gunfire is still crackling around Tripoli.
French woman in Tioman 'killed for refusing sex'

French woman in Tioman 'killed for refusing sex'

NONE A petty trader was charged in the magistrate’s court in Pekan with the murder of Stephanie Foray. 
Australia court extends refugee transfer freeze

Australia court extends refugee transfer freeze

UPDATED 4.25PM Australia’s High Court today extended its freeze on a refugee swap deal with Malaysia for another eight days, after hearing the arrangement would breach the human rights of asylum seekers.
Christian groups permit prostitution, says report

Christian groups permit prostitution, says report

sinar harian 220811 meraka makin berani murtad UPDATED 6.15PM Malay daily Sinar Harian steps up its criticism of 'the Christian movement'.
PKR veep contrasts Anwar with Mandela

PKR veep contrasts Anwar with Mandela

Party vice-president N Surendran says Anwar took a page out of Nelson Mandela's book by making an unsworn statement.
Petronas to start RM15bil upstream gas project

Petronas to start RM15bil upstream gas project

The North Malay Basin project comprises nine discovered gas fields about 300 kilometers off the coast of the peninsula.
Guan Eng not 100% sure about retaining Penang

Guan Eng not 100% sure about retaining Penang

NONE He cautions that Pakatan-led state government has to remain humble and continue to deliver.
An unsworn statement in court not evidence

An unsworn statement in court not evidence

COMMENT On the basis that an unsworn statement by an accused from the dock is not evidence, what weight should a judge attach to it?
Doc: Saiful told me plastic inserted into anus

Doc: Saiful told me plastic inserted into anus

UPDATED 3.59PM SODOMY II Dr Mohamed Osman denies prosecution suggestions that the note on a plastic object was added later.

Why the long wait for Jais final report?

Why the long wait for Jais final report?

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Is Jais raid political since it was done without the knowledge of its director, the S'gor MB and the palace?'
No need PSC, just implement Bersih's demands

No need PSC, just implement Bersih's demands

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Don't waste our time with the PSC. Just implement the reforms stipulated by Bersih and Suhakam.'
Compelling basis for Anwar's defence strategy

Compelling basis for Anwar's defence strategy

COMMENT Why did Anwar give a statement from the dock rather than from the witness stand?
Anwar appears to be preparing for the worst

Anwar appears to be preparing for the worst

FREE YOURSAY 'From his testimony from the dock, Anwar has obviously given up hope of obtaining justice from the court.'
Illegal worker figures: Home minister an ignoramus?

Illegal worker figures: Home minister an ignoramus?

hishammuddin hussien COMMENT Perhaps Hisham hasn't had time to understand the situation, given the many other distractions.
The manoeuvres behind Kompas apology

The manoeuvres behind Kompas apology

NONE The influential Indonesian daily did not say the allegations are untrue and neither did it retract the article.
Dr Wells: 43-hour-old DNA sample 'won't be pretty'

Dr Wells: 43-hour-old DNA sample 'won't be pretty'

dr david wells LIVE REPORTS Forensic pathologist Dr David Wells tells the court that how DNA sample is stored before testing is crucial.
Did Anwar make the right decision?

Did Anwar make the right decision?

anwar ibrahim sodomy with wan azizah in court thumb FREE YOURSAY 'Is Anwar doing the right thing by shifting the burden of proof to sodomy complainant Saiful?'