Archive - 12 October 2011

Dr M: No need to be hasty in calling for GE13

Dr M: No need to be hasty in calling for GE13

'The people will wait. The promises made probably will not be fulfilled. If they don't walk the talk, it's difficult. So, better walk the talk.'
Property owners: MRT realignment proposal ignored

Property owners: MRT realignment proposal ignored

Property owners along Jalan Sultan and Jalan Bukit Bintang are crying foul that their proposal for the realignment of the MRT track has fallen on deaf ears.
Police presence adds intrigue to Bangi MyKad 'scam'

Police presence adds intrigue to Bangi MyKad 'scam'

PAS is suspicious why the police were overseeing the boarding of buses at a resort where alleged foreigners were involved in a MyKad scam.

Jais-church: MB has nothing to apologise for, says aide

Jais-church: MB has nothing to apologise for, says aide

Far from it, the Selangor MB's political secretary said Khalid Ibrahim's statements have been in line with the view of the sultan himself.
Awareness on tsunami warnings still low

Awareness on tsunami warnings still low

Security council will organise awareness programmes on natural disasters at the national and state levels to enhance people's understanding.
Proton denies selling stake in Lotus

Proton denies selling stake in Lotus

It has denied recent rumours that it may be looking to sell a stake in loss-making subsidiary Group Lotus to Genii Capital.
Careless drivers main cause of road accidents

Careless drivers main cause of road accidents

70 percent of road accidents are caused by human negligence, 20 percent due to road condition and 10 percent due to vehicle problem.
Gov't urged to abolish vernacular schools

Gov't urged to abolish vernacular schools

penang pkr chief zahrain hassim

The MP says the rapper Namewee won't come up with video clips if he had been educated in a composite environment.

Shark hunting in Sabah to become illegal next year

Shark hunting in Sabah to become illegal next year

By early next year, shark hunting is expected to be illegal in Sabah, says state Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Masidi Manjun.
Toll concession extended to compensate 'traffic leakage'

Toll concession extended to compensate 'traffic leakage'

PARLIAMENT This follows the opening of a slip road for Bandar Mahkota Cheras residents to avoid paying toll, says Works Minister Shaziman Mansur.
More than 27,000 made citizens since 2008

More than 27,000 made citizens since 2008

PARLIAMENT In a written reply, Hishammuddin Hussein says the figure refers to those naturalised up to last August.
Pakatan affirms hudud not official policy

Pakatan affirms hudud not official policy

NONE A high level Pakatan meeting has affirmed that the implementation of hudud law is not part of the coalition's policy.
Ex-Hindraf duo get leave to re-initiate defamation suit

Ex-Hindraf duo get leave to re-initiate defamation suit

The suit by M Manoharan and P Uthayakumar had earlier been struck out by the KL High Court and upheld by the Court of appeal.
Home Ministry: French lawyer breached visa rules

Home Ministry: French lawyer breached visa rules

PARLIAMENT However, no explanation on the nature of William Bourdon’s alleged offence is given in the written reply.
PSC: Bersih 2.0 still not welcome

PSC: Bersih 2.0 still not welcome

PARLIAMENT The committee, following its first meeting, says only individuals and registered NGOs can take part in the public hearings.
MCCBCHST: Hudud conflicts with federal constitution

MCCBCHST: Hudud conflicts with federal constitution

Jln Damansara MRT alignment not for VIP

Jln Damansara MRT alignment not for VIP

M'sia mulls legal action over killing of cameraman

M'sia mulls legal action over killing of cameraman

Four Burundian peacekeepers are already on trial in Kenya for the Sept 2 killing of Bernama 's Noramfaizul Mohd Nor in Somalia.
Guan Eng: Najib relies on loans to fund budget

Guan Eng: Najib relies on loans to fund budget

The prime minister's 2012 Budget is an 'election' one, relying on deficit spending and designed to buy votes, says Penang chief minister.
Man in fatal fall no longer with Immigration Dept

Man in fatal fall no longer with Immigration Dept

In a statement from Putrajaya, its director-general, Alias Ahmad, says the man was sacked on May 10, this year for being absent from work.
Sodomy II: Defence won't call Musa, Rodwan

Sodomy II: Defence won't call Musa, Rodwan

NONE UPDATED 6.40PM Former-IGP and ex-Malacca CPO were scheduled to be called as witnesses to Anwar's sodomy trial.
MyKad scam: PAS corners bus loads of 'foreigners'

MyKad scam: PAS corners bus loads of 'foreigners'

NONE UPDATED 4.55PM Some 240 foreign-looking people were brought to Putrajaya to be issued MyKad in a citizenship-for-votes drive, says the PAS Youth wing.
Don: Even the palace is subject to criticism

Don: Even the palace is subject to criticism

NONE The Malay Rulers, like public institutions, are subject to  scrutiny and this is no act of disrespect, says academician Aziz Bari.
No intention to belittle Palanivel or MIC

No intention to belittle Palanivel or MIC

RM500 aid to poor families to be paid in January

RM500 aid to poor families to be paid in January

The probable agencies to be entrusted with the payment are the Inland Revenue Board, Bank Negara, Bank Simpanan Nasional and Pos Malaysia.
Judge Malik recuses self following plagiarism motion

Judge Malik recuses self following plagiarism motion

NONE UPDATED 5.10PM Karpal Singh had submitted a motion in Parliament for a tribunal against the judge for alleged plagiarism.
'BN, Pakatan budgets awash with election goodies'

'BN, Pakatan budgets awash with election goodies'

UPDATED 3.55PM Neither broke ground on economic liberalisation in moving towards a high-income economy, says founder of think-tank Ideas.
PKR Youth demands apology over 'glam girls' claim

PKR Youth demands apology over 'glam girls' claim

UPDATED 3.15PM It denies accusation that it started the online speculation about the identities of seven women at the MCA Youth AGM.
Obedient Wives Club courts controversy with sex guide

Obedient Wives Club courts controversy with sex guide

NONE It's book 'Islamic Sex: Fighting against Jews ...' aims to teach women how to treat their husbands in bed.
No police report needed for lost vital documents

No police report needed for lost vital documents

UPDATED 6.30PM This is stipulated under General Circular No 3 of 2011 issued by the Prime Minister’s Department on Sept 29, says the chief secretary to the government.
DAP seeks debate on S'wak CM probes

DAP seeks debate on S'wak CM probes

NONE UPDATED 1.58PM PARLIAMENT This is to discuss Swiss, Australian and German probes against Abdul Taib Mahmud.
Anti-apostasy rally group pumped by sultan's decree

Anti-apostasy rally group pumped by sultan's decree

sultan selangor sharafuddin idris shah 210508 The sultan had justified the raid by Jais on DUMC and the Himpun secretary says this has given them confidence.

Evangelicals: Was the sultan not properly informed?

Evangelicals: Was the sultan not properly informed?

COMMENT At best, the sultan’s statement can be misconstrued and exploited to misrepresent the intention of Christians. At worst, it maligns their  welfare work.
Kuantan people will win, says anti-Lynas campaigner

Kuantan people will win, says anti-Lynas campaigner

NONE COMMENT Local people will be the underlying force to stop the rare earth plant from operating in Gebeng, says activist Tan.
Malaysiakini accused of undermining royal institution

Malaysiakini accused of undermining royal institution

NONE Three articles in Utusan Malaysia accuse the news portal of failing to exercise prudence as a media organisation.
Smugglers modify car and turn it into 'fuel tank'

Smugglers modify car and turn it into 'fuel tank'

The Anti-Smuggling Unit has seized a car which has been installed with additional tanks and used to transport smuggled fuel.
Indian M'sian swing to BN elusive

Indian M'sian swing to BN elusive

COMMENT The critical question is has the Barisan Nasional changed and are they capable of displaying a new style of governance?
'Vested political interests' blocking reform

'Vested political interests' blocking reform

UPDATED 3.50PM The BN and the PM will have to chalk up a convincing win in the GE if barriers to reform are to be dismantled.
Asylum seekers: Aussie ruling no smear on M'sia

Asylum seekers: Aussie ruling no smear on M'sia

UPDATED 12.40PM PARLIAMENT It was merely an injunction against the sending of asylum seekers to Malaysia, says the home minister.
Delegates seek answers ahead of Gerakan conference

Delegates seek answers ahead of Gerakan conference

ANALYSIS Answers for at least five pertinent questions must be made crystal clear for the party to steer its future.
Slap for M'sia in economic freedom index

Slap for M'sia in economic freedom index

NONE UPDATED 11.45AM Due to the huge GLC presence in the economy, Malaysia gets ‘zero’ in the sub-category of government enterprise and investment.
Apologise to whom? For what?

Apologise to whom? For what?

your say FREE YOUR SAY ‘There is either evidence or no evidence. If there is a lack of evidence, then how do you conclude that proselytising had taken place?'
Without substance, style is useless

Without substance, style is useless

vox populi small thumbnail FREE VOXPOP No point spending money to improve our image when there is so much going on that bring shame to the country.