Archive - 27 October 2011

'Pakatan gov'ts too should answer audit reprimands'

'Pakatan gov'ts too should answer audit reprimands'

Muhyiddin says it was not right for the opposition to keep on criticising the government for the weaknesses highlighted in the report.
New rates for int'l passenger service charge from Nov 15

New rates for int'l passenger service charge from Nov 15

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) today announced it will implement new rates for the international passenger service charge (PSC), aircraft landing and parking charges from Nov 15.
Dr M unimpressed by Najib's 'high income economy'

Dr M unimpressed by Najib's 'high income economy'

Ex-premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad believes high income will lead to inflation and hence a higher cost of living as evidenced in Japan.

 

The gov't never learns, says ex-premier

The gov't never learns, says ex-premier

The former PM laments that almost no action is forthcoming against errant parties and the same mistakes keep being repeated.
'PAS being ridiculous over Elton John concert'

'PAS being ridiculous over Elton John concert'

MCA Youth says its PAS counterpart has been creating problems non-stop and encroached on the rights of non-Muslims to being entertained.
Azhar gets stay of order to vacate community centre

Azhar gets stay of order to vacate community centre

The opposition leader in the Penang state assembly Azhar Ibrahim today gets a stay of a High Court decision requiring him to vacate the Penaga community centre.
'Tony Blair's ex-PR chief hired by Najib to win GE'

'Tony Blair's ex-PR chief hired by Najib to win GE'

NONE UPDATED 9.36PM Controversial figure Alastair Campbell is said to be advising Najib on sprucing up his image.
BN slugs it out with MPPP over Deepavali banners

BN slugs it out with MPPP over Deepavali banners

State BN working committee chairperson Dr Teng Hock Nan gets a whacking for feigning ignorance of the guidelines to display banners.
Johor loses millions to virtual black hole

Johor loses millions to virtual black hole

2010 AUDIT REPORT The state science technology and ICT Unit paid RM1.78 million for a portal that has yet to go live - almost four years after deadline.
Who's responsible for the AG's Report being late?

Who's responsible for the AG's Report being late?

NONE Horror tales of hanky-panky, mismanagement and misappropriations continue, year in and year out.
Hee Yit Foong loses appeal over pepper spray

Hee Yit Foong loses appeal over pepper spray

NONE Perak deputy speaker lost her appeal to set aside a decision in the suit over a pepper spray canister incident.
Ex-cop: Why is the gov't afraid to act on Gani Patail?

Ex-cop: Why is the gov't afraid to act on Gani Patail?

gani patail ghani patail Is it because the gov't fears it could be similarly implicated in such crimes, asks ex-top cop Mat Zain Ibrahim?
Nov 15 decision on bid to strike out part of defence

Nov 15 decision on bid to strike out part of defence

Justice VT Singham fixed the date after hearing submissions by counsel for both Hishammuddin Hussein and Anwar Ibrahim.
For Utusan, Perkasa is a 'catalyst for unity'

For Utusan, Perkasa is a 'catalyst for unity'

Its editor Zulkiflee Bakar adds in an opinion piece today that everything that the NGO had done was to "to avoid interracial tension".

Cabinet involvement in AG's Report due to Mahathir

Cabinet involvement in AG's Report due to Mahathir

It's symptomatic of weakened institutions after Mahathir became PM, says constitutional expert Abdul Aziz Bari.
MAS, AirAsia flights to Thailand not hit by floods

MAS, AirAsia flights to Thailand not hit by floods

The floods in Thailand do not affect Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia flights to the land of the white elephants.
Malaysia, Australia stand by refugee swap deal

Malaysia, Australia stand by refugee swap deal

Australia and Malaysia affirmed their commitment to a refugee swap deal today despite a political stalemate in Canberra that has left it in limbo.
BMF exposes Sarawak CM's 'foreign helpers'

BMF exposes Sarawak CM's 'foreign helpers'

Bruno Manser Fund lists those who had allegedly helped Taib ‘conduct  business transactions and hide foreign assets’.
'AG report shockers due to highly-politicised civil service'

'AG report shockers due to highly-politicised civil service'

UPDATED 3.25PM Anti-graft watchdog Transparency International Malaysia says that political expediency has led to recurring cases of gross mismanagement.

Academic freedom has its limits, says ex-UIA rector

Academic freedom has its limits, says ex-UIA rector

NONE Academicians cannot use academic freedom as a blank cheque to raise matters on any issue, he says.
Stronger enforcement to check apostasy

Stronger enforcement to check apostasy

Enforcement of the control of non-Islamic religions enactment needs to be strengthened to prevent apostasy in the country, says minister.
1Ular, lah

1Ular, lah

Relegate the nest of Umno/BN vipers to hisssssstory.
Law expert: Hudud can't be implemented by force

Law expert: Hudud can't be implemented by force

Abdul Aziz Bari says Ridhuan Tee's stand on hudud law is not supported legally or theologically.
Kin: What's the point of RCI if findings not enough?

Kin: What's the point of RCI if findings not enough?

NONE If further investigations are required, then it is clear that the RCI was a charade meant to 'take the family for a ride’.
Ex-EC chief: Ongoing study on indelible ink a 'big joke'

Ex-EC chief: Ongoing study on indelible ink a 'big joke'

indelible ink INTERVIEW Abdul Rashid shares how the 'stupid' decision to recall the ink at the last minute led to the recent protests.
Dec 19 trial for Mat Sabu over Bukit Kepong remark

Dec 19 trial for Mat Sabu over Bukit Kepong remark

He was alleged to have committed the offence in front of a kindergarten at the PAS education centre in Tasek Gelugor last Aug 21.
Storm destroys 10 houses and workshop in Kedah

Storm destroys 10 houses and workshop in Kedah

Ten houses and a workshop were damaged when a heavy storm lashed through Batu 3, Jalan Langgar, near Alor Setar, yesterday afternoon.
'Opposition using human rights for their benefit'

'Opposition using human rights for their benefit'

UPDATED 3.20PM 'I believe that is what is meant by ex-IGP Rahim Noor,' says the former prime minister.
Malaysia's 'clash of civilisations' a phoney war

Malaysia's 'clash of civilisations' a phoney war

NONE Conflict arises, not so much from details of a particular faith, as from our very fallible interpretations of religious texts.
Staggering profiteering in M'sia's defence purchases

Staggering profiteering in M'sia's defence purchases

COMMENT Such a stunning scale of artificial cost inflation is probably unheard of even in the most corrupt of countries and signals a failing state.
The winter of student discontent

The winter of student discontent

NONE COMMENT Contrary to what many once thought, the heydays of the student-activist may be far from gone.
National Feedlot Centre passes buck to agri minister

National Feedlot Centre passes buck to agri minister

NONE 2010 AUDIT REPORT The centre refuses comment, saying that Noh Omar will speak on the problem- plagued project.
Guan Eng: Umno a party of 'dirty old men'

Guan Eng: Umno a party of 'dirty old men'

NONE UPDATED 12.40PM The Penang CM says the party is so obsessed with sex that it even resorts to slandering the young.

Hasten civil suit, pleads Altantuya's dad

Hasten civil suit, pleads Altantuya's dad

altantuya razak baginda mongolian murder 050707 EXCLUSIVE Shaariibuu says that the civil suit against the government needs to be hastened to pacify her spirit.
Muhyiddin in Perak for one-day visit

Muhyiddin in Perak for one-day visit

Deputy prime minister arrives in Ipoh this morning for a day's visit to the state, covering three districts - Kinta, Perak Tengah and Manjung.
Auditor-general need not run report past cabinet

Auditor-general need not run report past cabinet

NONE Aziz Bari feels it was wrong for the cabinet to be involved in the AG's Report as it is against the spirit of the constitution.
Government wastage: It's not unusual

Government wastage: It's not unusual

FREE VOXPOP 'The AG's report reminds me of the song 'It's not unusual'. As long as the corrupt Umno remains in power, there will be no end.'
A gathering of misfits at Perkasa AGM

A gathering of misfits at Perkasa AGM

abdul rahim noor perkasa 2nd agm thumb FREE YOURSAY 'It is amazing how Rahim Noor can associate a good thing to a bad thing in order to make it sound bad.'