Archive - 17 October 2011

Syabas signs RM110mil government loan

Syabas signs RM110mil government loan

Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd’s 70 percent owned subsidiary, Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas), has signed a RM110 million loan facility agreement and deed of assignment with the government.
TV3 talkshow's disgusting gender discrimination

TV3 talkshow's disgusting gender discrimination

KLIFD: Similar projects have failed before, says Pakatan

KLIFD: Similar projects have failed before, says Pakatan

UPDATED 7.55PM PARLIAMENT Similar property projects such as the BioValley, E-Village and MSC have failed before and Pakatan Rakyat warns that the same fate awaits the KLIFD.
'M'sia moving dangerously close to debt ceiling'

'M'sia moving dangerously close to debt ceiling'

inflation increase Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim says at RM437 billion, the nation is approaching its ceiling of 55 percent of GDP.
BN won't abandon power- sharing principles, says DPM

BN won't abandon power- sharing principles, says DPM

What was important in determining the seat allocation formula was the ability of the ruling party to retain power, says Muhyiddin Yasin.
Champion of the Chinese? MCA still doesn't get it

Champion of the Chinese? MCA still doesn't get it

14 goods under price control for Deepavali

14 goods under price control for Deepavali

The government today announced the maximum retail and wholesale prices for 14 types of goods including chicken, mutton, eggs and legumes from Friday to Oct 30 under the price control scheme for Deepavali which falls on Oct 26. 
Budget 2012 dry on water and sanitation masterplan

Budget 2012 dry on water and sanitation masterplan

Perak mufti Harussani to be among speakers at rally

Perak mufti Harussani to be among speakers at rally

He is the person who had proposed the introduction of an anti-apostasy law to punish those responsible for Muslims leaving the religion.
Malacca mega bird park plan pure insanity

Malacca mega bird park plan pure insanity

Second Penang Bridge set to be ready earlier than expected

Second Penang Bridge set to be ready earlier than expected

The Second Penang Bridge which is 65 percent completed, is expected to be ready earlier than November 2013, the deadline.
'No human is perfect, not even the sultan'

'No human is perfect, not even the sultan'

UPDATED 6.20PM In a constitutional monarchy ‘the sultans have to follow the roles accorded them’, says PAS' Khalid Samad.
Anwar wants budget showdown with Najib

Anwar wants budget showdown with Najib

UPDATED 6.45PM A public debate on the government's Budget 2012 vs Pakatan's shadow budget will help the rakyat to hear both sides.
PAS: PSC not correct forum to discuss MyKad 'scam'

PAS: PSC not correct forum to discuss MyKad 'scam'

It's because the PSC is investigating the manipulation of the electoral system, not identity cards, hence the home minister's suggestion does not apply. 

 

Perlis police chief: Greed makes folk victims of fraud

Perlis police chief: Greed makes folk victims of fraud

Greedy people are prone to fall victim to scams, including those conducted over the Internet, Perlis police chief SAC Zull Aznam Haron says. 
Bishop: 'NFA' finding on Christian plot predictable

Bishop: 'NFA' finding on Christian plot predictable

NONE He says the hubbub over a Christian conspiracy to dethrone Islam was always going to be ‘much ado over nothing’.   
'Is auditor-general under pressure to censor report?'

'Is auditor-general under pressure to censor report?'

PARLIAMENT Deputy speaker Ronald Kiandee says Parliament is still waiting for the report and MPs will receive their copy in due time.
Groups laud Cambodian maids ban

Groups laud Cambodian maids ban

However, says Human Rights Watch, an overhaul of the laws is needed and more stringent monitoring to protect migrant workers.
Abusing the Banishment Act: A cautionary tale

Abusing the Banishment Act: A cautionary tale

Why in 1976 I left Malaysia for good

Why in 1976 I left Malaysia for good

S'gor PAS: We still need you, Hasan

S'gor PAS: We still need you, Hasan

And contrary to Hasan Ali’s claim that he did not receive the appointment letter, party records show that he had indicated receipt of a copy.
Plans made for aerobridge at KLIA2, Dewan told

Plans made for aerobridge at KLIA2, Dewan told

PARLIAMENT Deputy Transport Minister Jelaing Mersat says the proposal to build aerobridges at KLIA2 was still under consideration.
'Don't 'syok sendiri' over queen's yellow dress'

'Don't 'syok sendiri' over queen's yellow dress'

PARLIAMENT Subang MP R Sivarasa’s dig at the government over Queen Elizabeth’s yellow outfit prompts a ticking off from the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Himpun NGOs bent on playing blame game

Himpun NGOs bent on playing blame game

Guan Eng mum over blog disparaging VVIP's son

Guan Eng mum over blog disparaging VVIP's son

However, the Penang chief minister is challenging Umno-linked newspapers to publish the allegation so that he can respond.
Alam Flora stops collecting solid waste in Selangor

Alam Flora stops collecting solid waste in Selangor

Alam Flora Sdn Bhd has stopped providing public place cleaning and solid waste collection in Selangor since yesterday.
PAS reserves support for anti-apostasy rally

PAS reserves support for anti-apostasy rally

NONE UPDATED 3.51PM It will only support Saturday's rally if this does not cause friction among different faiths. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Cambodian maids sent to Malaysia despite ban

Cambodian maids sent to Malaysia despite ban

Cambodian PM Hun Sen signed an order on Saturday that suspended sending maids to Malaysia after numerous reports of abuses.
Malaysia's battle royale

Malaysia's battle royale

Royalty cannot escape living in a goldfish bowl.
Bravo Cambodia, for acting against M'sian 'slavery'

Bravo Cambodia, for acting against M'sian 'slavery'

Jakim to promote guideline for carnival organisers

Jakim to promote guideline for carnival organisers

The Malaysian Islamic Development Corporation (Jakim) will organise entertainment carnivals to serve as a guideline for organisers of such events.
Sarawak's PRS - From 'sick man' to 2nd strongest party

Sarawak's PRS - From 'sick man' to 2nd strongest party

ANALYSIS Its president, Dr James Jemut Masing, says, ‘We manage to remain together while political parties around us are cracking’.
Tan Lian Hoe, the rakyat owe BN absolutely nothing

Tan Lian Hoe, the rakyat owe BN absolutely nothing

Hishammuddin: MyKad scam claim a distraction

Hishammuddin: MyKad scam claim a distraction

NONE UPDATED 2.01PM The opposition is ‘haunting and distracting members of the public' on its citizenship-for-votes claim.
Proton owners to benefit from power window vow

Proton owners to benefit from power window vow

proton and car Some 500,000 Proton cars are to benefit from Proton's new 'power window promise', a power window lifetime warranty.
MCMC questions Aziz Bari and Malaysiakini

MCMC questions Aziz Bari and Malaysiakini

NONE UPDATED 5.50PM Maybe this is after pressure from Awang Selamat in Utusan, muses the constitutional law expert.
Defence closes case with decision not to call duo

Defence closes case with decision not to call duo

UPDATED 3.05PM SODOMY II Anwar Ibrahim’s lawyer, Karpal Singh, has no objection to the prosecution’s bid for leave to call rebuttal witnesses.
Launched: 25,000 copies of 'Extravagant Rosmah'

Launched: 25,000 copies of 'Extravagant Rosmah'

rosmah ring booklet SAMM's booklet traces the RM24.45 million diamond ring expose and other excesses of 'Imelda Rosmah'.

Don to Mahathir: Look who's talking

Don to Mahathir: Look who's talking

azlan Abdul Aziz Bari says the ex-PM had been the architect of changes that removed certain powers of the royalty.
Guan Eng: Koh must battle in Penang

Guan Eng: Koh must battle in Penang

The Penang CM says the main battle for Gerakan would be here and Koh as the party's leader, must return to face the challenges.
14 NGOs meet Penang CM over pressing issues

14 NGOs meet Penang CM over pressing issues

UPDATED 2.45PM Penang Forum steering committee member Anil Netto says the ‘frank’ dialogue touched on social and environmental issues.
Ministry finds no evidence of 'Christian conspiracy'

Ministry finds no evidence of 'Christian conspiracy'

This was revealed by Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi yesterday, citing a written answer in Parliament by Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein.
In Koh's imbroglio, a cautionary tale for Pakatan

In Koh's imbroglio, a cautionary tale for Pakatan

koh tsu koon COMMENT There are lessons for the opposition in how a party favourite has come to be regarded as an albatross.
Taib to be summoned in son's divorce case

Taib to be summoned in son's divorce case

NONE UPDATED 12.10PM The Sarawak chief minister is said to have been a witness to disputes between the now-divorced couple.
What will BN claim credit for next?

What will BN claim credit for next?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'I was in UK throughout those years - no one in Ireland had ever heard of Malaysian politics.'
Sodomy II: Prosecution to call rebuttal witnesses

Sodomy II: Prosecution to call rebuttal witnesses

NONE LIVE REPORTS The prosecution has kept a tight lid on the identity of its rebuttal witnesses as hearing resumes today.
Koh Tsu Koon is Umno's choice

Koh Tsu Koon is Umno's choice

FREE VOXPOP 'To the Umno-led BN regime, Koh is someone who places the regime first, and Gerakan last.'
Utusan now has academics in its crosshairs

Utusan now has academics in its crosshairs

utusan malaysia kristian agama rasmi thumb FREE YOURSAY 'Utusan is not out to make money like the others. It has become more of an Umno gutter newspaper.'