Archive - 29 September 2011

PM: Malays must look beyond protectionism

PM: Malays must look beyond protectionism

PM Najib wants Malays to not rely on government protection and strive on their own in order to have dignity and be respected.
Retirement bill set to be tabled next month

Retirement bill set to be tabled next month

The Private Sector Retirement Age bill is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next month, Human Resource Minister Dr S Subramaniam said today.
MCA AGM to reiterate 'no cabinet post' pledge

MCA AGM to reiterate 'no cabinet post' pledge

Party secretary-general Kong Cho Ha says the endorsement is one of the few resolutions to be tabled at the 58th MCA annual general assembly.
PAS' anniversary congress to focus on next polls

PAS' anniversary congress to focus on next polls

pas party logo The congress, to be held in Kepala Batas, Penang, will also include discussions on several matters related to syariah law.
MCA: Pakatan's stand on  hudud mere doublespeak

MCA: Pakatan's stand on hudud mere doublespeak

MCA Youth chief Wee Ka Siong says the conclusions from Pakatan’s emergency meeting on hudud are ‘contradictory’.
'Undilah' clip offensive to some, says Rais

'Undilah' clip offensive to some, says Rais

undilah He says the clip is not suitable for broadcast because it has contents which offends certain segments of society.
Perkasa moots committee on detention without trial

Perkasa moots committee on detention without trial

UPDATED 5.09PM The Malay rights group says a high-powered panel will be more effective, compared with lengthy court battles. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Nik Aziz firm on hudud but respects other religions

Nik Aziz firm on hudud but respects other religions

Ex-OCPD: Bukit Aman made poor decisions in Memali

Ex-OCPD: Bukit Aman made poor decisions in Memali

NONE Bukit Aman underestimated Ibrahim Libya’s supporters, an ex-Baling district police chief reveals in his book.
Gas leak caused Empire mall blast, says minister

Gas leak caused Empire mall blast, says minister

UPDATED 7.20PM Gas leak at a ground floor restaurant casued the explosion that destroyed a major section of Empire Shopping Gallery in Subang Jaya.
Mat Sabu unfazed by Perkasa warning

Mat Sabu unfazed by Perkasa warning

NONE 'If I get invited to speak at events, I will,' vows Mat Sabu following a Perkasa protest that turned ugly. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Lawyer: Don't trust judges for your liberty

Lawyer: Don't trust judges for your liberty

tommy thomas Even if new security laws provide for judicial review, it will be of little use as the judiciary has a 'frightening record'.
Court allows S'gor to get Balkis documents

Court allows S'gor to get Balkis documents

State government and others filed an application for discovery of the relevant documents regarding the details of the Balkis AGM in 2008.
Some are ready to retire at 55

Some are ready to retire at 55

Malacca state portal reinstates opposition seats

Malacca state portal reinstates opposition seats

UPDATED 9.15PM A check much later this evening revealed that the page and been restored in its entirety.
Guan Eng: S'pore speech a private conversation

Guan Eng: S'pore speech a private conversation

UPDATED 3.15PM Penang CM neither admits nor denies denigrating Johor for its crime rate, saying he does not want his statements twisted again.
PM pays last respects to his outrider

PM pays last respects to his outrider

Najib Abdul Razak paid his last respects to his outrider Ibrahim Mat Husin, who died of a heart ailment this morning aged 51.
Indonesia to send domestic helpers to only four countries

Indonesia to send domestic helpers to only four countries

The government will allow the dispatch of domestic helpers only to certain countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, a Manpower and Transmigration Ministry official said.
MTUC wants retirement benefits stipulated by law

MTUC wants retirement benefits stipulated by law

At present, there were no such benefits stipulated in the country’s labour laws, says its Selangor chairman, N Gopal Krishnam.
Empire mall halts operations temporarily after blast

Empire mall halts operations temporarily after blast

NONE The management says the move was made following the advice of the Fire and Rescue Services Department and in the interest of public safety.
'Lynas has met with thousands of local folk'

'Lynas has met with thousands of local folk'

UPDATED 2.52PM Lynas has met with more than 3,000 local residents in Malaysia and will fulfill its community consultation obligations, says the company.
Perkasa threatens more protests against Mat Sabu

Perkasa threatens more protests against Mat Sabu

UPDATED 5.20PM Negeri Sembilan Perkasa chief says he will lead protests if the PAS deputy chief holds any ceramah in the state.
Tajudin vs GLCs suit not resolved yet

Tajudin vs GLCs suit not resolved yet

UPDATED 4.50PM The Kuala Lumpur court sets Nov 3 for further case management of the suits against the tycoon and former MAS chairperson.
ISA repeal: Beware of old poison in new bottles

ISA repeal: Beware of old poison in new bottles

COMMENT It is to be replaced by two anti-terrorism laws and Malaysians must demand that they do not allow detention without charge.
Blasts heard at Shell refinery in Singapore's Pulau Bukom

Blasts heard at Shell refinery in Singapore's Pulau Bukom

UPDATED 2.15PM Explosions were heard at the Pulau Bukom Shell refinery around noon yesterday where the fire-fighting operations are still going on.
Body snatching: Syariah court can't cite kin

Body snatching: Syariah court can't cite kin

This is because, says syariah lawyer Muhamad Burok, the family is Christian and they fall outside the jurisdiction of the Islamic court.
Don't replicate ISA, says professors' council

Don't replicate ISA, says professors' council

UPDATED 11.55AM The new laws should be more 'flexible' than the ISA and its US and UK versions, say senior academicians.

Ban Guan Eng from Johor, says ex-DAP man

Ban Guan Eng from Johor, says ex-DAP man

NONE He was alleged to have bad-mouthed Johor by suggesting that people were 'likely to be kidnapped' there.
Najib and Rosmah's lawyers lodge complaint

Najib and Rosmah's lawyers lodge complaint

UPDATED 4.15PM SODOMY II Their counsel complain to judge Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah over reports on their clients’ bid to set aside the subpoenas.
Indian EC: Only poor quality indelible ink is removable

Indian EC: Only poor quality indelible ink is removable

indelible ink polls election The main cause of the ink failing is poor quality due to negligence in its manufacture, says its secretary KN Bhar.
MACC trio released on police bail

MACC trio released on police bail

UPDATED 2.25PM Sources confirmed the Deputy Public Prosecutor’s office has not received the investigation papers from the police.
Constitutional changes needed to set M'sians free

Constitutional changes needed to set M'sians free

NONE Our constitution contains provisions against civil liberties and as such, it must be amended if there is to be reform.
'Moles' in gov't: What's wrong with that?

'Moles' in gov't: What's wrong with that?

FREE YOURSAY 'Having loyalists who can expose gov't misdeeds is one of the best checks and balances.'
A ruler must act without fear or favour

A ruler must act without fear or favour

FREE VOXPOP 'He must be fair to all his people in the state and not have favourites or discriminate based on race and religion.'
PM, take the stand and show 'you da man'

PM, take the stand and show 'you da man'

FREE YOURSAY 'How often in Malaysia does a DPM or minister meet with rape or sodomy victims before they lodge their report to the police?'
Court to hear Najib-Rosmah application on Monday

Court to hear Najib-Rosmah application on Monday

najib and rosmah LIVE REPORTS Their lawyer says the affidavit-in-reply was served today, so time is needed to seek further instructions.

Expect PM's 'bumi quotas to go' to be stillborn

Expect PM's 'bumi quotas to go' to be stillborn

FREE VOXPOP 'Words are cheap, but cheapest when uttered by Najib. There are too many times that beautifully crafted slogans ended up hollow.'
Pakatan: No consensus for K'tan to implement hudud

Pakatan: No consensus for K'tan to implement hudud

hadi awang, anwar, kit siang, pakatan UPDATED 3AM 'We're bound to the constitution but there is nothing stopping us from discussing hudud.' [VIDEO INSIDE]