Archive - 1 November 2011

Public should have access to ROS records of political parties

Public should have access to ROS records of political parties

The public should be allowed to access audited financial reports of political parties submitted to the Registrar of Societies says MP P Kamalanathan.
Najib: RM250mil soft loan to feedlot project above board

Najib: RM250mil soft loan to feedlot project above board

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak has refuted the allegation that there was an abuse of power in soft loan of RM250 million to Agroscience Sdn Bhd.
Paypal opens global operations centre in M'sia

Paypal opens global operations centre in M'sia

The US-based e-commerce business officially opened its new global operations centre in Malaysia, its first in Southeast Asia.
MCA wants English Literature as a must-take subject

MCA wants English Literature as a must-take subject

Party president Dr Chua Soi Lek says there is a need to arrest the declining standard of English
Defence rests its case in Khir Toyo's trial

Defence rests its case in Khir Toyo's trial

Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo is charged with misusing his authority with regard to obtaining two lots of land and a bungalow in Shah Alam. 
Kita wants to rid Kedah of PKR and DAP

Kita wants to rid Kedah of PKR and DAP

Kedah Parti Kesejahteraan Insan Tanah Air (Kita) wants to wrest all seats held by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and DAP in Kedah in the upcoming 13th general election.
Mubarak to have own building by next year

Mubarak to have own building by next year

The Council of Former People’s Representatives Malaysia (Mubarak) will have its own administrative building costing RM12mil next year.
Do your homework first, Yen Yen tells Teresa

Do your homework first, Yen Yen tells Teresa

ng yen yen pc parliament 160611 thumbnail Open tender for direct booking for advertising? Ridiculous, says embattled Tourism Minister Dr Ng Yen Yen.
A judge to look up to

A judge to look up to

Idris Jala: Opposition should help gov't implement GST

Idris Jala: Opposition should help gov't implement GST

UPDATED 5.55PM The minister in the PM’s Department says the implementation of GST could allow actually allow the government to cut corporate tax.
'Mega MRT project likely to cost more'

'Mega MRT project likely to cost more'

UPDATED 7.20PM Every MRT project  has gone over-budget as requirements were underestimated, explains Minister Idris Jala.
Another ex-Anwar ally appointed senator

Another ex-Anwar ally appointed senator

nallakaruppan UPDATED 6.05PM KS Nallakaruppan, a former ally but now a bitter foe of the PKR supremo, will be sworn in tomorrow.
Guan Eng warns of mat rempit taking over the state

Guan Eng warns of mat rempit taking over the state

But an Umno assemblyperson suggests that the Penang CM draws closer to the bikers to better understand their plight. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Shahrizat under pressure over feedlot project

Shahrizat under pressure over feedlot project

UPDATED 7.05PM Shahrizat must clarify why the project had failed in its aim to supply 40% of local beef demand. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PPSMI - not a magic bullet

PPSMI - not a magic bullet

BN denies involvement in motorbikers' protest

BN denies involvement in motorbikers' protest

Dr Hilmi Yahaya (BN-Teluk Bahang) described Lim’s accusation as baseless as the demonstration was organised by an NGO.
Conversion: Still no safeguards for non-Muslims

Conversion: Still no safeguards for non-Muslims

Where are the legal provisions to rectify injustices faced by non-Muslims when a relative converts to Islam, asks an inter-faith panel.
Tilted history syllabus needs total revamp

Tilted history syllabus needs total revamp

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Group: Cambodia and Malaysia must protect domestic workers

Group: Cambodia and Malaysia must protect domestic workers

Thousands of Cambodian domestic workers in Malaysia are at risk of a range of abuses including physical and sexual violence, a prominent rights group said today.
Bid by six to be absentee voters to be heard Nov 14

Bid by six to be absentee voters to be heard Nov 14

The overseas Malaysians had applied to be absentee voters, but the Elections Commission had registered them as normal voters.
Teacher: Cops ignored 15 assault reports

Teacher: Cops ignored 15 assault reports

She accuses her ex-boyfriend of physical attacks and threats, also saying he knows right away whenever she complains to the police.
Reconsider PPSMI decision, gov't told

Reconsider PPSMI decision, gov't told

UPDATED 4.17PM The heads of both MIC and MCA urge the gov't to explore other avenues for teaching science and mathematics, including a bilingual approach.
Sosilawati murder trial adjourned to tomorrow

Sosilawati murder trial adjourned to tomorrow

The High Court in Shah Alam today adjourned to tomorrow the murder trial of Sosilawati Lawiya and three others.
Court's decision on UUCA to be brought to cabinet

Court's decision on UUCA to be brought to cabinet

We respect the court's decision but we still have another avenue to appeal, says Higher Education Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
'They're trying to send us back to iron fist rule'

'They're trying to send us back to iron fist rule'

NONE UPDATED 3.45PM Ridhuan Tee is linking up with Rahim Noor and Dr M to re-establish the 'culture of fear'.
All survivors in train-tanker crash accounted for

All survivors in train-tanker crash accounted for

UPDATED 6.30PM Malaysian police confirmed today that all 200 passengers on board a train which collided with a fuel tanker the previous day have been accounted for, while two remain in hospital.
HRP, Hindraf still denied political freedom

HRP, Hindraf still denied political freedom

NONE COMMENT While students can now enjoy political freedom, not these two bodies that have been seeking recognition.
Melaka Air to fly to Penang and Kota Baru soon

Melaka Air to fly to Penang and Kota Baru soon

PARLIAMENT Melaka Air will operate domestic services from Malacca to Penang and Kota Baru by year-end, the Dewan Rakyat is told today.
EC to be poll reform PSC's first witness

EC to be poll reform PSC's first witness

abdul aziz yusof spr chief UPDATED 2.25PM It's to allow EC to address all claims on shortcomings in the electoral rolls. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Virtually occupy green lungs

Virtually occupy green lungs

Kampung Tunku is already over-developed.
Thursday's picket to be peaceful, assures MTUC

Thursday's picket to be peaceful, assures MTUC

MTUC secretary-general says 18 locations have been identified for the picket and that the IGP has been informed about it.
BN has RM5 penalty in mind for Guan Eng

BN has RM5 penalty in mind for Guan Eng

NONE It would knock off RM3 from his income and ‘fine’ him RM2 more for incompetence and lying about the ‘Kancil car park'.
'Selangor not involved in bringing in Israeli'

'Selangor not involved in bringing in Israeli'

UPDATED 8.31PM Exco member Elizabeth Wong says state government not involved in organising the reality TV series, nor in inviting fighters.
RM15.9bil allocated for petrol and diesel subsidies

RM15.9bil allocated for petrol and diesel subsidies

PARLIAMENT The government has allocated RM15.9 billion for petrol and diesel subsidies this year to control the price and reduce burden on the people.
Repeal UUCA in its entirety, gov't told

Repeal UUCA in its entirety, gov't told

NONE UPDATED 6.25PM Bipartisan call urges the govt not to appeal yesterday's landmark ruling.
Muslim NGO asks if there's a 'gay agenda'

Muslim NGO asks if there's a 'gay agenda'

NONE Recent concerts by gay artists show as if there are certain quarters promoting such a lifestyle, says a Pahang NGO.
Don't threaten gov't, pro-PPSMI group told

Don't threaten gov't, pro-PPSMI group told

The group advocating the teaching of science and maths in English has unsheathed its ‘political’ claws, notes a deputy minister.
Our school children are sacrificial lambs

Our school children are sacrificial lambs

COMMENT Three issues raise the question of whether the future of our younger generation is being sacrificed for narrow political and bureaucratic interests.
Perkasa: Seksualiti Merdeka may be a security threat

Perkasa: Seksualiti Merdeka may be a security threat

NONE The NGO's president Ibrahim Ali says the programmes should be called off because there are limits to freedom.
Opposition MP moves to dock PM's salary by a month

Opposition MP moves to dock PM's salary by a month

NONE UPDATED 2.10PM PARLIAMENT Tian Chua files a motion to deduct RM22,800. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Double payment for river cruise boat supplier

Double payment for river cruise boat supplier

NONE 2010 AUDIT REPORT Probe Melaka River Cruise to identify 'negligence or malpractice' over payments, it says.
Shamala confirms discharging her lawyers

Shamala confirms discharging her lawyers

UPDATED 2.35PM She is of the view there is no legal remedy following the Federal Court decision, confirms her lawyer.
'Poor planning behind underused baggage system'

'Poor planning behind underused baggage system'

UPDATED 3.55PM This is why over-the-budget RM185 million baggage handling system at KL Sentral is underused, says Public Accounts Committee.
DAP lodges police report against Umno Online

DAP lodges police report against Umno Online

Penang CM's aide files report against lead BN party's web portal for nine articles containing wild allegations against Guan Eng's teenage son.

'Bersihkan Malaysia' flies flag at Perth CHOGM

'Bersihkan Malaysia' flies flag at Perth CHOGM

NONE The fledgling group drew global attention to electoral reform issues in Malaysia, when PM Najib attended CHOGM.
Of mat rempit, racism and communism in Penang

Of mat rempit, racism and communism in Penang

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Just because the CM didn't approve a race track, he is a racist? I think they got confused with the word ‘race' (race as in racist, not race as in race track).'
PM slammed over daughter's 'RM200,000 shopping spree'

PM slammed over daughter's 'RM200,000 shopping spree'

NONE UPDATED 5.25PM A report said to be from 'West Australian' alleges she had gone on a shopping spree in Perth.
Rahim Noor slaps himself with his remarks

Rahim Noor slaps himself with his remarks

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Former IGP Rahim Noor is slapping himself if he continues to disregard the role of human rights in democratic governance.'
The fight for human dignity transcends religion

The fight for human dignity transcends religion

FREE YOURSAY 'In Tunisia, Bahrain, Syria, Iran, Libya, Egypt, what were they fighting and dying for - if not for human rights?'
UUCA: It doesn't matter what Federal Court says

UUCA: It doesn't matter what Federal Court says

FREE YOURSAY 'Regardless of what is going to happen at the Federal Court, even if it's overturned, the point has been made.'