Archive - 9 October 2011

Dispute over audit disrupts Hulu S'gor PKR AGM

Dispute over audit disrupts Hulu S'gor PKR AGM

The Kuala Selangor PKR branch annual general meeting (AGM) held at the Bestari Jaya community hall today turned chaotic after several members questioned the signatures on the branch's statement of accounts.    
Another 'sudden death' in Kota Baru lock-up

Another 'sudden death' in Kota Baru lock-up

A detainee was found dead in the Kota Baru court lock-up today but no foul play has been apparently found.
Wong Soon Koh to contest for SUPP chief

Wong Soon Koh to contest for SUPP chief

SUPP Sibu branch chair Wong Soon Koh says he will contest the party president post in the coming triennial delegates' conference in December. 
Tax reliefs: Hidden subsidies that favour rich

Tax reliefs: Hidden subsidies that favour rich

No damaged schools by end of 2012, says Puad

No damaged schools by end of 2012, says Puad

Deputy Education Minister Mohd Puad Zarkashi says the RM1 billion special fund is expected to solve this problem by next year.

Accept Article 17 of Veterans Bill, ex-army men told

Accept Article 17 of Veterans Bill, ex-army men told

NONE UPDATED 9.38PM The Veterans Bill's Article 17 is in the veterans' interest, says the defence minister.
Court sets Oct 23 for residents' affidavit vs Felcra

Court sets Oct 23 for residents' affidavit vs Felcra

Tanah Merah residents wil submit an additional affidavit in their suit against Felcra if the latter has not filed its counter claim.
EPI to gauge environmental management performance

EPI to gauge environmental management performance

The environmental performance index will be the yardstick to gauge the environmental management of every state next year.
Budget 2012 handouts must be managed properly

Budget 2012 handouts must be managed properly

I will meet PSC as Bersih chairperson, says Ambiga

I will meet PSC as Bersih chairperson, says Ambiga

PSC had said it would meet with Bersih 2.0 leaders in their personal capacity but not as its representatives, as it was an illegal body.

'BN must retake KL to shed kampung image'

'BN must retake KL to shed kampung image'

umno 65th anniversary 110511 najib making doa BN chief Najib Razak makes the battle cry to his Federal Territory members saying ‘elections may be any day now’.
Ambiga: Make Lynas an election issue

Ambiga: Make Lynas an election issue

ambiga sreenevasan 'They should ask their representatives - what is their stance on Lynas? - and vote based on that,' says Bersih 2.0's chairperson.
Kit Siang: Budget designed merely to pull votes

Kit Siang: Budget designed merely to pull votes

In addition, the DAP parliamentary leader was disappointed that the inequitable and corrupt systems in the country remained untouched.
No freedom of assembly for green protesters?

No freedom of assembly for green protesters?

The 'Green Rally' was disrupted and ended prematurely, despite the government's claim to opening up the democratic space, lament its organisers.
Penang CM: Action on state rep if land not inherited

Penang CM: Action on state rep if land not inherited

NONE Lim Guan Eng says however Tan Cheong Heng's land is clearly ancestral property and his ownership of it is above board.

Gerakan in dilemma over its president

Gerakan in dilemma over its president

NONE Party factions are unhappy with Koh Tsu Koon's leadership and ask if he's the right person to lead them into the next GE.
'Opposition's budget almost completely different'

'Opposition's budget almost completely different'

Defence Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said only two incentives in the 2012 Budget were identical to those in the shadow budget.
Singaporean exiles urge abolition of ISA

Singaporean exiles urge abolition of ISA

Francis Seow and Tang Fong Har spoke via teleconference yesterday at a public forum on the ISA organised by the SDP.
CCTVs work perfectly whenever Anwar's on

CCTVs work perfectly whenever Anwar's on

your say FREE YOURSAY ‘In Ahmad Sarbaini's case, 22 hours of recording of CCTV footage were mysteriously erased by ‘coincidence’.’
Behold the 'I-help-you, you-help-me' budget

Behold the 'I-help-you, you-help-me' budget

vox populi small thumbnail FREE VOXPOP 'Can a person who resorts to handouts to gain support be trusted to handle the country?'
Police disrupt 2,000-strong 'Green Rally'

Police disrupt 2,000-strong 'Green Rally'

UPDATED 11.30AM But this fails to dampen the spirit of the 'Green Solidarity 109' rally at Taman Gelora, Kuantan, in support of communities under threat.
Ever-growing PM's Department slims down

Ever-growing PM's Department slims down

However, the Prime Minister's Department's operating expenditure continued to increase, from RM5.076bil to RM5.739bil.