Archive - 24 October 2011

Dep Minister: Isa won't have full power over KPF

Dep Minister: Isa won't have full power over KPF

Felda chairperson Isa Abdul Samad has not yet been officially appointed Felda Investment Cooperative (KPF) head, said a deputy minister.

Syariah law applies to non-Muslim preachers

Syariah law applies to non-Muslim preachers

Provisions in the enactment includes offences for persuading, coaxing and instigating Muslims to change their religious faith.
Cancer cure now available in Malaysia

Cancer cure now available in Malaysia

A vaccine widely known for treating late-stage cancer - almost all types of cancer, except leukemia - is now available in the country.
University lifts Aziz Bari's suspension

University lifts Aziz Bari's suspension

UPDATED 10.10PM After protests and accusations of stifling academic freedom, UIA relents.
Felda's RM6bil listing to be country's third-largest

Felda's RM6bil listing to be country's third-largest

NONE The IPO would raise at least RM5bill, making it the biggest since the RM12bill IPO of Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd a year ago.
Centre for Orang Asli Concerns gets UN award

Centre for Orang Asli Concerns gets UN award

The UN was impressed with COAC's quiet yet determined, sensitive manner in which it has worked with unwavering integrity and independence.
Penang EPU's vehicle clamped by PCM Youth chief

Penang EPU's vehicle clamped by PCM Youth chief

A four-wheel-drive vehicle belonging to the state Economic Planning Unit was clamped by Parti Cinta Malaysia national Youth chief Liew Yeow Hooi, using a chain after it was illegally parked on Light Street in front of the state assembly building in George Town.
Karpal submits motion to censure KJ for tweet

Karpal submits motion to censure KJ for tweet

PARLIAMENT He wants Parliament to debate the issue saying Khairy’s conduct in the ‘Breast Village’ tweet debacle ‘brings the House into disrepute’.
Take heed of PM's advice, says Sabah Gerakan

Take heed of PM's advice, says Sabah Gerakan

Gerakan vice-president Raymond Tan Shu Kiah is urging state Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties to take heed of the prime minister’s advice for party issues, including seat distribution in the next general election, be resolved amicably within the BN family.
Parliamentary body to probe feedlot project

Parliamentary body to probe feedlot project

UPDATED 7.50PM PAC to probe RM250 million given to the failed government-linked company, which the opposition also links to a cabinet minister.
PAC to probe seven ministries and departments

PAC to probe seven ministries and departments

UPDATED 7.45PM This follows a briefing on the National Audit Department's 2010 Report at a three-hour meeting of the Public Accounts Committee.
Astrologer: Strong celestial forces back 2012 Budget

Astrologer: Strong celestial forces back 2012 Budget

The red baju Melayu worn by Najib at the budget presentation also augurs well for the PM, says the winner of the 2010 Nostradamus Award.
'DAP's Tony Pua got the APC price wrong'

'DAP's Tony Pua got the APC price wrong'

PARLIAMENT The 257 armoured personnel carriers cost the government RM7.55 billion, not RM7.8 billion as PJ Utara MP claimed, says defence minister.
Price of binoculars zooms 29 times

Price of binoculars zooms 29 times

UPDATED 6.15PM 2010 AUDIT REPORT The Marine Parks Dept spent RM56,000 for a pair of binoculars, which has a market value of RM1,940.
Penang faces deficit budget of RM213mil

Penang faces deficit budget of RM213mil

Some RM332 million has been allocated for several big-ticket projects in the state’s Budget 2012, explains the chief minister.
A right to learn science and maths in English

A right to learn science and maths in English

Penang Umno chief sues Guan Eng for defamation

Penang Umno chief sues Guan Eng for defamation

Zainal Abidin Osman files the suit in his personal capacity at the Civil High Court through Messrs Jahaberdeen & Co in Kuala Lumpur today.
Mawan still has faith in 'SPDP 5' who lost faith in him

Mawan still has faith in 'SPDP 5' who lost faith in him

'I have a lot of faith in them, have a lot of hope in them, people who can take over from me in the future,' says the SPDP president.
No probe against MACC trio in Teoh's suicide finding

No probe against MACC trio in Teoh's suicide finding

UPDATED 8.05PM PARLIAMENT No police report has been lodged against the MACC officers implicated in RCI report on death of DAP political aide Teoh Beng Hock.
Students plan protest, PM to skip UIA visit?

Students plan protest, PM to skip UIA visit?

NONE UPDATED 11.30PM They will protest during Najib's visit to UIA tomorrow over Aziz Bari’s suspension. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Himpun's delusion of success: Turnout telling

Himpun's delusion of success: Turnout telling

NSC found to be 'horsing around' with funds

NSC found to be 'horsing around' with funds

NONE 2010 AUDIT REPORT More than RM5mil was spent but 18 horses were unfit for the World Endurance Championship.
Muhyiddin to open PBS congress on Sunday

Muhyiddin to open PBS congress on Sunday

PBS information chief Johnny Mositun says among issues expected to be raised at the congress were illegal immigrants and federal allocations.
Bersih vs Himpun shows Najib's double standards

Bersih vs Himpun shows Najib's double standards

New coins and banknotes to tackle counterfeiting

New coins and banknotes to tackle counterfeiting

PARLIAMENT Deputy Finance Minister Donald Lim Siang Chai says the appointment of suppliers has been made through an open tender.
Earnings down for gov't controlled firms

Earnings down for gov't controlled firms

2010 AUDIT REPORT Of 47 companies firms owned by the Finance Ministry, profits are down by RM3.8 billion as 40 percent of firms posted losses.
Lift prof's suspension, says UIA student council

Lift prof's suspension, says UIA student council

UPDATED 6.14PM Action against the professor stifles the development of ideas and intellectual debate, it says to a chorus of agreement.

 

Explain delay in tabling audit report, Najib told

Explain delay in tabling audit report, Najib told

NONE The report was only tabled today, when policy debate on the Supply Bill 2012 ended last week. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Agencies show better financial management'

'Agencies show better financial management'

The audit department said 357 government agencies were audited last year and 77 of them attained the four-star 'very good' rating.
Of Muslim bigots and Malay zealots

Of Muslim bigots and Malay zealots

Freedom of belief is a safeguard against oppression.
Penang assembly ban stays until Utusan apologises

Penang assembly ban stays until Utusan apologises

Its editor had failed to explain the daily’s side of the story, points out the speaker, who also has advice for the National Union of Journalists.
Food for pre-schoolers 'stored in toilet'

Food for pre-schoolers 'stored in toilet'

NONE 2010 AUDIT REPORT This was one of several examples of poor sanitation in food preparation.
Motion to debate Aziz Bari's suspension rejected

Motion to debate Aziz Bari's suspension rejected

UPDATED 4.40PM PARLIAMENT The move was filed last week by PAS Kubang Kerian MP Salahuddin Ayub to discuss the law professor's suspension by UIA. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Mara ticked off for high-priced purchases

Mara ticked off for high-priced purchases

UPDATED 4.35PM 2010 AUDIT REPORT A RM54 million allocation to train the hardcore poor was partly used for purchases ‘at 100 percent more than the market value’.
Reporter 'twisted' my statement, says DPM

Reporter 'twisted' my statement, says DPM

muhyiddin yassin UPDATED 5.45PM PARLIAMENT He clarifies that his intent was to ask that a police report be lodged to allow a probe.
DAP demands retraction, apology over molest claims

DAP demands retraction, apology over molest claims

UPDATED 4.13PM Retractions and a public apology are in order from all those alleged to have defamed Guan Eng and his son, says Tony Pua. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Mum considering all options to protect Anya

Mum considering all options to protect Anya

anya corke This may even include taking legal action against those parties propagating rumours about 21-year-old chess master.
NGO claims plot to remove 'religion' from MyKad

NGO claims plot to remove 'religion' from MyKad

Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia says there's a conspiracy to remove the status of race, religion and the Malay patronym of 'bin' and 'binti' from it.

 

Kedah Umno 'aye' to seat swap if leadership endorse it

Kedah Umno 'aye' to seat swap if leadership endorse it

Its chairman, Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah, said he would abide by any decision made by BN chairperson Najib Abdul Razak.
Azhar protests rejection of question on LGE apology

Azhar protests rejection of question on LGE apology

Penang's opposition leader argues that his question on the matter was 'straightforward and clear', and did not have any hidden agenda.
sPICE project: Just doing my duty, says councillor

sPICE project: Just doing my duty, says councillor

lim boo chang Brushing off ‘pressure’ from his colleagues, Lim Boo Chang explains why he criticised spending on the disputed project.
PAS: No action on Hasan for defying Himpun ban

PAS: No action on Hasan for defying Himpun ban

Selangor exco member Hasan Ali attended rally in his personal capacity, Berita Harian quotes information chief Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man as saying.
Penang CM: BN's official trips more costly

Penang CM: BN's official trips more costly

NONE The average cost of BN's trips overseas was double that of Pakatan, Lim Guan Eng tells the Penang legislative assembly.
Would you make a good Umno politician?

Would you make a good Umno politician?

Take a test and find out.
Teaching intellectual honesty in schools

Teaching intellectual honesty in schools

NONE COMMENT The fact is that race and religion are redundant items in a country’s progress and passage to the future.
Gov't studying anti-apostasy law proposal

Gov't studying anti-apostasy law proposal

‘We’ll see how it goes,’ says minister Jamil Khir Baharom, who notes that implementation would involve federal and state jurisdiction.
Alleged molest case: What's there to investigate?

Alleged molest case: What's there to investigate?

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'There is no victim. The witnesses have all said no such event. Ask the police to investigate a non-crime?'
Will Selangor sultan stop the madness?

Will Selangor sultan stop the madness?

sultan selangor sharafuddin idris shah 210508 FREE YOURSAY 'What better time for His Majesty to direct the reinstatement of the law professor to his previous post.'
Bersih vs Himpun: PM, there's a world of difference

Bersih vs Himpun: PM, there's a world of difference

najib razak live on rtm annoucing isa repeal FREE YOURSAY 'So it matters not Himpun was demonising Christians while Bersih was calling for free and fair polls?'