Archive - 3 October 2011

Amendments will allow more systematic monitoring of and control over labour outsourcing agencies, says human resources minister.

They will guide customers on healthy diets under the Healthy Eating Promotion programme, says Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai.

Finance Ministry faced continuous problems after deciding to repossess the land in June 2001, former PKA chairman Ting Chew Peh testifies.

The motion receives resounding support although there are calls to hold off the next GE until the PSC completes its task in six months.

The all the year campaign is a waste of time and energy and does not contribute to uniting Malaysians, he adds.

The underground station says that its new launch will see more programmes to cater to a wider audience in Sarawak.

UPDATED 8.29PM SODOMY II Anwar Ibrahim’s lawyers refuse to identify the individual for fear that the person will come under pressure.

The info minister also whacks the state chief minister, accusing him of being arrogant and dishonest.

The Penang CM feels victimised by ‘lies’ in two newspapers, which he will sue if they don’t apologise for a ‘false report’.

Replying to Hadi Awang, Rais said the claims could be due to the opposition parties' lackadaisical attitude towards the celebrations.

PARLIAMENT The meeting hall was smaller compared to the main Parliament building, which is under renovation.

The NGO claims lives of current and ex-servicemen are plagued by financial insecurity and emotional stress.

UPDATED 6.15PM PARLIAMENT Pakatan reps to the PSC will be Azmin Ali, Hatta Ramli and Anthony Loke.

PARLIAMENT The Dewan Rakyat also hears that the opposition should not take credit for the move.

LIVE REPORTS SODOMY II 'Whatever was discussed before the June 26 incident has nothing to do with the charge,' says their solicitor Hisyam Teh Poh Teik.

UPDATED 10.35PM PARLIAMENT Such a gap will take away legitimacy in holding those detained under the ISA.

Penang Malay Congress disappointed deputy CM did not meet with them despite having been informed of their visit.

The state government will resume the construction of the Sungai Pinang bridge that was stalled since over a decade ago.

UPDATED 2.35PM MTUC is unhappy that workers were not consulted in changes proposed to Employment Act.

UPDATED 5.49PM PARLIAMENT This follows the PM's announcement last month on making Malaysia the world's 'best democracy'.

Scorpene deal worthy of a spy novel.

UPDATED 1.30PM Prime minister arrived in Parliament for the third meeting of the fourth Dewan Rakyat session which started today.

Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan Sdn Bhd (Sains) public affairs manager Azlan Abdul Aziz says the disruption was to enable upgrading works.

Umno information chief Ahmad Maslan says in an Utusan Malaysia report that the chief minister must do this if he is sincere.

The suit cannot proceed until those convicted exhaust due process - and they can’t move for lack of a written judgment.

UPDATED 12.23PM PARLIAMENT 'Viva, victory to Pakatan Rakyat and the late Dr Lo' Lo'," declares Batu MP and PKR veep Tian Chua.

Ong Tee Keat says he does not want it to hang next to that of a ‘moral corrupt’ at party headquarters.

FREE YOURSAY 'Don't listen to PAS attempts to manipulate the issue by saying that hudud laws will not be forced on non-Muslims.'

COMMENT Najib's moves to making Malaysia the ‘best democracy' would suffer if he does not testify in Sodomy II.

FREE YOURSAY 'Each of you is getting involved in politics to look for your own projects and positions.'

FREE VOXPOP 'In his Pandan parliamentary constituency, there are two state seats which were won by Pakatan - one by PAS, the other by DAP.'

FREE YOURSAY 'It is heartening to see that 'Hindraf wants fresh start with Pakatan to unseat BN' in GE13 instead of issuing threats of non-cooperation.'