Archive - 14 November 2011

Subramaniam may be moved to normal ward

Subramaniam may be moved to normal ward

Bung Moktar wants Shahrizat to resign

Bung Moktar wants Shahrizat to resign

NONE PARLIAMENT The BN backbenchers deputy chief says minister responsible for the NFC fiasco should resign.
Palanivel declines re-election as MIED trustee

Palanivel declines re-election as MIED trustee

MIC president G Palanivel has declined to be re-elected as a trustee of the party-controlled Maju Institute of Educational Development (MIED), which held its annual general meeting in Kuala Lumpur today.
Nazri: Some ministers opposed the PKFZ project

Nazri: Some ministers opposed the PKFZ project

PKFZ TRIAL But in the end, they agreed to it for fear of it becoming a big issue, the minister told the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
BN can recapture seats in Penang, says Khairy

BN can recapture seats in Penang, says Khairy

NONE He says this is based on feedback that Pakatan elected reps had failed to carry out satisfactory services to voters.
AirAsia boss working against MAS' interests?

AirAsia boss working against MAS' interests?

'Anwar sex tapes' distributed in Penang mosques

'Anwar sex tapes' distributed in Penang mosques

sex videos in penang mosques 141111 vcds in green cover thumbnail Mosque leaders call distribution of sex tapes allegedly involving him in mosques disgraceful and lodge police report.
BN MPs engage in AirAsia slamfest

BN MPs engage in AirAsia slamfest

PARLIAMENT The MPs issue strong statements as they debate the Transport Ministry at the policy stage of the 2012 Supply Bill.
Much more work needed for good public transport

Much more work needed for good public transport

Curtains fall on Istana Negara tomorrow

Curtains fall on Istana Negara tomorrow

The majestic white edifice with gold coloured domes is to be officially decommissioned when the head of state’s flag is lowered  on Nov 15.
T'ganu MB lodges report over khalwat claim

T'ganu MB lodges report over khalwat claim

ahmad said The MB's aide Wan Nizam Wan Hakim asks the police to take action against the bloggers for making baseless allegations.
Firm's share price surges after PM's son joins board

Firm's share price surges after PM's son joins board

NONE The share price of a financially troubled company goes up by 2,575% after the 28-year-old joins its board.
Malacca tables RM307.6mil budget for 2012

Malacca tables RM307.6mil budget for 2012

Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam says RM245.1 million was allocated for operating expediture while RM62.5 million for development.
Taib to advise, not interfere in SUPP's presidential race

Taib to advise, not interfere in SUPP's presidential race

As the state BN chairperson, he said, it was not his business to take sides in any of the state BN component’s leadership election process.
Gerakan rubbishes talk Umno behind Koh's indecisiveness

Gerakan rubbishes talk Umno behind Koh's indecisiveness

It is vicious to say that Umno is behind the party's president delay in naming a successor, says Penang Gerakan chief Dr Teng Hock Nan.
KR1M: RM40mil not for subsidies

KR1M: RM40mil not for subsidies

Mydin Mohamed Holdings says the RM40 million allocation for Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia in Budget 2012 is capital expenditure for setting up shops.

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Mydin hits back over Kedai Rakyat claims

Mydin hits back over Kedai Rakyat claims

UPDATED 7.35PM However, its MD concedes that the DAP’s Tony Pua was correct in one instance, but insists he was wrong on all other counts. [PC SLIDES INSIDE]
AirAsia's Fernandes plans new premium carrier

AirAsia's Fernandes plans new premium carrier

UPDATED 7.16PM The group CEO says the proposed short-haul carrier will cater largely to business travellers, who need to travel across the region quickly.
BN MP: Transport Ministry must stop blaming others

BN MP: Transport Ministry must stop blaming others

Ismail Kasim (BN-Arau) wants the agency and ministry responsible for road safety to stop pointing at others for fatal road accidents.
'DAP's U-turns on road to Putrajaya'

'DAP's U-turns on road to Putrajaya'

MCA Youth sees the rival party as switching its position on key issues, even going against its own principles.
MACC passes cattle condo probe to cops

MACC passes cattle condo probe to cops

The complaint on the RM9.8 million condominium purchased using funds meant for the NFC is a CBT matter, thus the MACC says it cannot act.
Kota Siputeh rep can attend assembly sittting

Kota Siputeh rep can attend assembly sittting

NONE UPDATED 6.05PM Federal Court sets aside stay order given to Kedah speaker to bar Abu Hasan Sharif from attending sitting.
Religion no excuse to discriminate on sexuality

Religion no excuse to discriminate on sexuality

PKNS associations hail seven months' pay incentive

PKNS associations hail seven months' pay incentive

All associations of PKNS have welcomed the corporation's decision to give employees seven months’ pay incentive this year.
Ministry rapped for spending before Budget is approved

Ministry rapped for spending before Budget is approved

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 5.44PM The deputy speaker dismisses the complaint, saying its 'ministry business'. ‘They should know what they are doing.’
Kedai Rakyat products come under fire

Kedai Rakyat products come under fire

UPDATED 5.35PM The DAP’s Tony Pua says he has found an item with a misleading label and products that are ‘inferior in quality’.
NFC fiasco: MACC report lodged against Shahrizat

NFC fiasco: MACC report lodged against Shahrizat

Penang PKR Youth is trying to get MACC to probe a cabinet minister whose family runs the troubled NFC that is accused of abusing government loans.
Rakyat, reject any GE until full term is reached

Rakyat, reject any GE until full term is reached

S'wak gets 'clean certificate' for public accounts

S'wak gets 'clean certificate' for public accounts

Sarawak has once again been accorded a 'clean certificate' for its 2010 Public Accounts for the ninth consecutive year, CM says.
Murder of French tourist case fixed for mention on Dec 12

Murder of French tourist case fixed for mention on Dec 12

The High Court in Kuantan today fixed Dec 12 for mention of a case involving a trader charged with murdering French tourist Stephanie Foray.
Sarawak proposes surplus budget for 2012

Sarawak proposes surplus budget for 2012

'We need to spend within our means to ensure we have sufficient financial reserves to meet future challenges,' says Taib.
Tony Pua challenges Ismail Sabri to debate

Tony Pua challenges Ismail Sabri to debate

tony pua The DAP publicity chief has offered to debate the domestic trade minister over the Kedai Rakyat 1Msia. ‘Will he?’ Pua jibes. 
Don: Dr M's way could have curbed royal intervention

Don: Dr M's way could have curbed royal intervention

Selangor assemblypersons could have used it to avoid passing a Bill at the alleged command of the sultan, says law professor Abdul Aziz Bari.

Religious fanaticism in a multicultural society

Religious fanaticism in a multicultural society

DAP dares MCA to withdraw voter proposal to PSC

DAP dares MCA to withdraw voter proposal to PSC

Since MCA says its written proposal to election reform panel PSC was erroneous, then it should withdraw the document, says the DAP.
Occupy Dataran, too?

Occupy Dataran, too?

Who, really, is this message for?
Muhyiddin, teachers are not slaves

Muhyiddin, teachers are not slaves

M'sia has highest obesity rate in the region

M'sia has highest obesity rate in the region

Daily sugar intake among Malaysians is too high, at 51 grammes, which is above the recommendation by the WHO, at 50 grammes.
PKR: NFC's luxury condo may not yield profits

PKR: NFC's luxury condo may not yield profits

NONE UPDATED 2.35PM The purchase of a RM10 million unit was imprudent given the significant surplus in luxury condos.
Saifuddin: Use AGM to transform Umno

Saifuddin: Use AGM to transform Umno

NONE UPDATED 2.05PM The deputy minister hopes party president will continue the government’s reform initiatives.
PRM to challenge PKR in Balik Pulau, PJS, Selayang

PRM to challenge PKR in Balik Pulau, PJS, Selayang

rohana ariffin UPDATED 1.20PM There is currently no deal to stave off a three-cornered fight with BN for the seats currently held by PKR. 

Trans-Pacific Partnership moves closer to name

Trans-Pacific Partnership moves closer to name

The TPP got a fresh boost at a weekend summit in Hawaii when three more countries were interested in joining the negotiations.
'Cattlegate': For BN, business as usual

'Cattlegate': For BN, business as usual

It's okay with NFC's financial forays.
Najib in series of talks for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Najib in series of talks for Trans-Pacific Partnership

NONE The nine Trans-Pacific Partnership leaders agreed to a completion of a broad outline agreement by July 2012, says Najib.
Unreported horrors - male rape in DR Congo

Unreported horrors - male rape in DR Congo

Pierre was suicidal when he arrived in the Ugandan capital of Kampala, and has since been treated at a psychotherapy clinic.
Gov't pushes 1Malaysia products into petrol stations

Gov't pushes 1Malaysia products into petrol stations

NONE EXCLUSIVE Petronas Dagangan Bhd sends out a circular to Petronas’ Kedai Mesra operators to pitch the idea.
Six overseas voters can take on EC, court rules

Six overseas voters can take on EC, court rules

UPDATED 1.05PM They have permission to initiate a judicial review of the EC’s refusal to register them as absent voters.
No settlement for Mkini vs Taib, trial to proceed

No settlement for Mkini vs Taib, trial to proceed

taib mahmud and malaysiakini A suit brought against Malaysiakini by Sarawak CM will proceed to trial after the two parties failed to reach a settlement.
No end to police's double standard

No end to police's double standard

S Saravanan hrp youth beaten no action from police FREE VOXPOP 'Since Indians M'sians are staunch supporters of BN, they will have to face the consequences.'
Chinese dilemma? Our strength is our diversity

Chinese dilemma? Our strength is our diversity

FREE YOURSAY 'Our success is really our coming together as one to create this nation. Our strength is not our separateness but our togetherness.'
Consulates, EC 'confused' or wilfully ignorant?

Consulates, EC 'confused' or wilfully ignorant?

FREE YOURSAY 'It's not like EC or the consulates were born yesterday. Why have we all of a sudden become so inexperienced in such matters?'