Archive - 20 October 2011

Najib in China for two-day working visit

Najib in China for two-day working visit

The prime minister arrives in Nanning to attend the China-Asean Expo and also meet with Premier Wen Jiabao.
Selangor proposes insurance for laid-off workers

Selangor proposes insurance for laid-off workers

State government to discuss idea of a scheme to protect workers who lose their jobs with the Malaysian Employers Federation.
MB's statement on water for Syabas meeting

MB's statement on water for Syabas meeting

The Selangor water authority will study Khalid Ibrahim's statement that treatment plants it manages do not produce enough water.

Muhyiddin to visit five S'gor constituencies

Muhyiddin to visit five S'gor constituencies

DPM's call at Dengkil, Morib, Bangi, Kajang and Sri Serdang a follow-up to PM Najib Razak's Oct 8 visit to four state constituencies.
Rahim Noor to open Perkasa AGM on Wednesday

Rahim Noor to open Perkasa AGM on Wednesday

NONE Some 1,400 delegates from the 99 divisions are expected to attend its second annual general meeting.
Himpun dismisses fears of non-Muslims

Himpun dismisses fears of non-Muslims

UPDATED 10.05PM Congregation of a Million Faithful at Shah Alam Stadium on Saturday not a session to bash other religions, organisers assure non-Muslims.
Gaddafi dies of wounds after capture, says NTC official

Gaddafi dies of wounds after capture, says NTC official

NONE UPDATED 8.27PM An NTC official says the disposed Libya leader was shot in his head. 'There was a lot of firing and he died.'
Indonesia to resume sending maids to M'sia from Dec 1

Indonesia to resume sending maids to M'sia from Dec 1

UPDATED 8.25PM The decision marks an end to the more than two years of moratorium that was first imposed in June 2009.
World's biggest bird prison terrible idea

World's biggest bird prison terrible idea

Choppy sea in Sarawak, Sabah waters till Saturday

Choppy sea in Sarawak, Sabah waters till Saturday

Strong easterly wind with a speed of 40 to 50kph and waves of up to 3.5m high which are reported in the waters of Sarawak (Miri), Sabah (West Coast from Kudat), Labuan, Condore, Reef North, Layang-Layang and Palawan are expected to continue until Saturday.
Seremban Deepavali bazaar dampened by rains

Seremban Deepavali bazaar dampened by rains

The late evening rains in Seremban town this past week have somewhat dampened the festive mood for Deepavali, which is on Oct 26.
'PAS permits sodomy between a married couple'

'PAS permits sodomy between a married couple'

UPDATED 7.10PM PARLIAMENT MP Zulkifli Noordin insinuates the PAS hudud law in Terengganu allows anal intercourse between a married couple.
Penang Gerakan doesn't condone Papagomo's action

Penang Gerakan doesn't condone Papagomo's action

ong thean lye former datuk keramat ‘We do not condone making false allegations, particularly on children of politicians,' says Penang Gerakan vice-chief.
Bar wants probe into conduct of Malik and Chan

Bar wants probe into conduct of Malik and Chan

lim chee wee Bar Council president Lim Chee Wee emphasises that proper judicial conduct must be observed at all times.
Anwar scoffs at Umno's disparaging booklets

Anwar scoffs at Umno's disparaging booklets

NONE UPDATED 5.19PM The Opposition Leader said it was an attempt by Selangor Umno to counter the 'Orange Book'.

Nik Aziz's son backs anti-apostasy rally

Nik Aziz's son backs anti-apostasy rally

The spiritual leader's son, Nik Abduh, who is PAS Youth deputy chief, says Himpun gathering is to show solidarity and strengthen the faith of Muslims.
Ku Nan: Umno not involved in organising 'Himpun'

Ku Nan: Umno not involved in organising 'Himpun'

NONE Umno secretary-general Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor says the allegation that Umno was the mastermind is unfounded.
'Over 90 percent of Sarawak projects not implemented'

'Over 90 percent of Sarawak projects not implemented'

Sarawakians misled on development, says Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim, who adds that 92 percent of the total value of projects planned have not taken off.
Sarbaini family also outraged by Papagomo

Sarbaini family also outraged by Papagomo

NONE They plan to lodge reports against the pro-Umno blog with the police and MCMC for slandering the late Customs officer.

Ex-Perlis mufti: Aziz Bari's suspension is brown-nosing

Ex-Perlis mufti: Aziz Bari's suspension is brown-nosing

NONE UPDATED 6.40PM Former Perlis mufti and Oxford fellow Asri Zainul Abidin is ashamed by Abdul Aziz Bari's suspension.
Soup kitchen denies proselytising claims

Soup kitchen denies proselytising claims

UPDATED 5.30PM We are doing social work for anyone who needs it, says Urban Food Sharing coordinator Yong Chen Keong.
Registration for RM500 aid to start in December

Registration for RM500 aid to start in December

IRB chairperson Dr Wan Abdul Aziz Wan Abdullah says 3.4 million households are expected to receive the assistance.
Police don't care, so assault victim goes to Suhakam

Police don't care, so assault victim goes to Suhakam

NONE No action taken on complaints filed by Human Rights Party supporter beaten up by 10 police officers during a protest.
'Umno desperate, drags CM's son into dirty politics'

'Umno desperate, drags CM's son into dirty politics'

Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Mansor Othman condemns those who dragged children into filthy political mud-slinging.
Protect Lim's 'traumatised' son, police urged

Protect Lim's 'traumatised' son, police urged

Act against bloggers accusing the Penang CM's 16-year-old son of molesting his classmate, DAP chief Karpal Singh urges the police.
Aziz Bari witchhunt explains poor ranking, says MP

Aziz Bari witchhunt explains poor ranking, says MP

The actions by the government and university authorities will only prove that there is little room for academic freedom, says PJ Utara MP Tony Pua.
Anwar: Hear Najib-Rosmah subpoenas appeal first

Anwar: Hear Najib-Rosmah subpoenas appeal first

UPDATED 4.50PM Anwar wants his appeal on the subpoenas issued to PM Najib and his wife to be heard before the submissions in the Sodomy II trial.
Sabah wants more MAS, AirAsia KL-KK flights

Sabah wants more MAS, AirAsia KL-KK flights

Sabah hopes Malaysia Airlines (MAS) or AirAsia would add more flights between KL and KK following the termination of Firefly’s services.
Bloomberg praises Guan Eng for Penang's success

Bloomberg praises Guan Eng for Penang's success

lim guan eng and penang The financial news service hails the CM as a ‘fast worker’ who manages to strike quick deals with multinational firms.
NRD's duplicate IC case settled out of court

NRD's duplicate IC case settled out of court

MyKad issuance to imposter case settled out of court between taxi-driver complainant and the National Registration Department.

 

 

University suspends law professor Aziz Bari

University suspends law professor Aziz Bari

UPDATED 2.20PM The suspension follows the show-cause letter sent to the UIA professor yesterday.
Soup kitchen used to proselytise, insiders tell daily

Soup kitchen used to proselytise, insiders tell daily

Three with organisations providing aid to the urban poor claim their food aid centres are a front targeting Muslims in KL.
Shahrizat: Don't drag children into dirty politics

Shahrizat: Don't drag children into dirty politics

NONE This applies whether the parents are Pakatan or BN leaders, says the women, family and community development minister.
Malaysia up five notches in World Bank report

Malaysia up five notches in World Bank report

NONE Malaysia moves up five notches in World Bank Doing Business Report 2012, ahead of Germany, Japan, Taiwan, Switzerland.
'People expect more from civil servants today'

'People expect more from civil servants today'

muhyiddin yassin UPDATED 2.03PM Civil servants must be more responsive and render quick and efficient service, says DPM.
Join Himpun rally call to Muslim leaders

Join Himpun rally call to Muslim leaders

Muslim leaders from all parties are urged to join the gathering to educate their co-religionists on the importance of protecting their faith.
Christian state: Will the cops, MCMC take action?

Christian state: Will the cops, MCMC take action?

FREE VOXPOP 'If the police is apolitical and fair then they should charge this rumour monger, Mohamed Razali, for making a false report.'
Though not a speaker, Perkasa chief will be there

Though not a speaker, Perkasa chief will be there

NONE Meanwhile, Deputy Minister in PM's Department Liew Vui Keong has expressed his reservation over the planned rally.
Dewan Bahasa faces legal action for defamation

Dewan Bahasa faces legal action for defamation

The on-going dispute between publisher and book distributor Dawama Sdn Bhd and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka has reached the courts.
Christian leaders urge Himpun to dialogue

Christian leaders urge Himpun to dialogue

They call on Himpun leaders to engage in a dialogue instead of playing 'on emotions' by holding a mammoth anti-apostasy rally.
Umno's best hope turns out to be a dud

Umno's best hope turns out to be a dud

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'You mean they just plucked a photo of an innocent girl and claimed her to be a victim of molest?'
While PAS tries to unite, Umno out to divide

While PAS tries to unite, Umno out to divide

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Will our PM be there - as he was in 1987 when Umno Youth held a rally at the TPCA stadium?'
So can non-Muslims also have their Himpun?

So can non-Muslims also have their Himpun?

FREE YOURSAY 'Would BN-Umno be singing the same tune if there was an alternative gathering of non-Muslims in a show of unity?'
No room for smart Malays in Malaysia

No room for smart Malays in Malaysia

FREE YOURSAY 'To pillory an academician like Abdul Aziz, who is a senior law lecturer, for venturing a legal opinion is so ridiculous it beggars belief.'