Archive - 15 November 2011

Nong Chik: Kg Baru development not for political interest

Nong Chik: Kg Baru development not for political interest

The Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing minister denies that the development of Kampung Baru is in the political interest of the government.
Najib meets BN component leaders

Najib meets BN component leaders

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak held a meeting with leaders of the BN component parties at Putrajaya tonight.
S'gor MB: Income of PKNS general manager reasonable

S'gor MB: Income of PKNS general manager reasonable

He told the State Assembly that it was commensurate with the work load and responsibilities entrusted to him.

Pakatan seeks written answer from ROS

Pakatan seeks written answer from ROS

Pakatan Rakyat wants to see in writing ROS' position on its application to be formally registered as a coalition.
Witness: Specimens possibly human bone fragments

Witness: Specimens possibly human bone fragments

A radiology consultant informed the High Court in Shah Alam today that the 25 specimens sent to her for investigation were possibly human bone fragments.
Pakatan to kick off pre-GE campaign with rally

Pakatan to kick off pre-GE campaign with rally

The drive will kick off on Dec 4 with a rally at Stadium Melawati in Shah Alam, says its leader, Anwar Ibrahim.
RM1.8mil allocation for Tourism Ministry social media

RM1.8mil allocation for Tourism Ministry social media

The content development for tourism promotion on Facebook is part of the two-year social media development package, worth RM1.8 million, implemented by the Tourism Ministry, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Hong Leong's VSS scheme is voluntary

Hong Leong's VSS scheme is voluntary

PBB veep Lihan Jok named as senator

PBB veep Lihan Jok named as senator

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Lihan Jok was today elected as a member of the Dewan Negara to replace Senator Idris Buang, whose second term expires on Nov 18 this year.
The Malay Mail ceases publication, to resume in January

The Malay Mail ceases publication, to resume in January

UPDATED 6.30PM From next year, readers would have to pay a cover price of RM1 for the paper, which is currently a free evening daily targeting the Klang Valley.
PPSMI: Ministry needs proper plan, not just talk

PPSMI: Ministry needs proper plan, not just talk

Asean ministers 'to approve' Burma as 2014 chair

Asean ministers 'to approve' Burma as 2014 chair

South-East Asian ministers said today they would approve Burma’s bid to chair their 10-member bloc in 2014, in a major boost for its new government after a series of reform gestures.
Istana Negara closes with pomp and pageantry

Istana Negara closes with pomp and pageantry

After serving for 54 years, Istana Negara at Jalan Istana in Kuala Lumpur today ended its function officially with pomp and pageantry.
Sky 'split' nothing extraordinary, says astronomer

Sky 'split' nothing extraordinary, says astronomer

There was tumult in Pontianak, West Kalimantan when residents saw the sky above them “split” two days ago, but an astronomical expert regards it as nothing extraordinary.
Over 152,000 born out of wedlock between 2008-2010

Over 152,000 born out of wedlock between 2008-2010

The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry’s records show a total of 152,182 children were born out of between 2008 and 2010, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Hisham's bid to strike out part of Anwar's statement fails

Hisham's bid to strike out part of Anwar's statement fails

The High Court today rejected Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein’s application to strike out part of Anwar Ibrahim’s defence statement in a suit over a sex video featuring a man resembling the opposition leader.
Shahrizat need not quit over cow scandal, says DPM

Shahrizat need not quit over cow scandal, says DPM

NONE However, the company owned by her family must come forward to clarify on the issue, says Muhyiddin Yassin.
Sex video: Police want to keep me busy, says Anwar

Sex video: Police want to keep me busy, says Anwar

UPDATED 6.30PM Whether he is acquitted on the second sodomy charge or not, Anwar Ibrahim won't be surprised if a new charge is thrown at him.
Indelible ink: Pakatan backs constitutional change

Indelible ink: Pakatan backs constitutional change

UPDATED 5.50PM ‘We want the AG to immediately draft the amendment and put it through this Dewan Rakyat sitting,' says Opposition Leader.
Tourism Ministry: DBKL must act against Reggae Mansion

Tourism Ministry: DBKL must act against Reggae Mansion

PARLIAMENT The minister responds to a complaint that a KL backpackers’ hotel bars patronage of Malaysians, Indians and Middle Easterners.
DAP: Abolish Cheras-Kajang Highway toll

DAP: Abolish Cheras-Kajang Highway toll

With toll charges set to soar in two years, DAP wants them abolished or they would pose a heavy burden on the public.
Kalimullah vs Chang: Four bid to set aside subpoenas

Kalimullah vs Chang: Four bid to set aside subpoenas

Kalimullah is asking for RM50 million in damages, costs, interests and an injunction to restrain Chang from publishing similar words.
BN meeting: Snap polls or cabinet reshuffle?

BN meeting: Snap polls or cabinet reshuffle?

DAP's Lim Guan Eng says the latter is a more likely, and wonders if Shahrizat will keep her post.
Penang PRM against standing in PKR seats

Penang PRM against standing in PKR seats

State party chairperson Gary Nair says the party won’t field any candidate if there is a three-cornered fight in Balik Pulau.
Police ordered to arrest 'aggressive' protesters

Police ordered to arrest 'aggressive' protesters

UPDATED 6.25PM BERSIH INQUIRY 'We were told to arrest those wearing Bersih T-shirts,' says the head of an arresting team.
AirAsia boss hits back at attacking MPs

AirAsia boss hits back at attacking MPs

NONE Why are these MPs attacking me and not fighting for lower taxes for the rakyat, Tony Fernandes asks on Twitter.
UN bodies: Seksualiti Merdeka ban worrying

UN bodies: Seksualiti Merdeka ban worrying

'RM500mil losses' claims 'without foundation'

'RM500mil losses' claims 'without foundation'

DAP's Beruas MP was wrong in asserting that contracts should be awarded simply to the lowest tenders, says the rural development ministry.
PKFZ: Prosecution will not call Dr M to the stand

PKFZ: Prosecution will not call Dr M to the stand

NONE UPDATED 4.58PM PKFZ TRIAL 'Mahathir is not relevant to this trial. It was a cabinet decision, not that of Mahathir alone.'
Pua now targets 1M'sia baby formula milk

Pua now targets 1M'sia baby formula milk

UPDATED 3.35PM The Vitamin A content of the product exceeds the regulatory limit by eight times.
'Pakatan jealous of KR1M's success'

'Pakatan jealous of KR1M's success'

Its criticism of Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia arises from jealousy of the programme's success, says Umno sec-gen Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor.
Mat Sabu insists he was hit by cop car

Mat Sabu insists he was hit by cop car

NONE UPDATED 5.43PM BERSIH INQUIRY He testifies he was struck by a police vehicle during the Bersih rally.

 

Go for residence based elections

Go for residence based elections

It will allow for greater authenticity and transparency.
S'gor wage policy 'unfair to civil servants'

S'gor wage policy 'unfair to civil servants'

However, the menteri besar counters that the state cannot intervene in matters that involve pension payments.
Petronas Carigali makes new oil discovery off Sabah

Petronas Carigali makes new oil discovery off Sabah

Petronas says the discovery was made via the Wakid-1 well within Block 2G-2J, about 100km north-west of Kota Kinabalu.
Koh wants Pakatan to be consistent on postal voting

Koh wants Pakatan to be consistent on postal voting

NONE UPDATED 3.30PM The Gerakan chief says Pakatan is pressing for postal voting for overseas voters but is against it for locals.

 

AirAsia chief calls off press conference on airport tax

AirAsia chief calls off press conference on airport tax

However, he uses Facebook to vent his frustration on the issue, saying airport taxes should be lower to make them affordable to the common people.
PRM to contest seats regardless of Pakatan

PRM to contest seats regardless of Pakatan

UPDATED 2.03PM The party says if the opposition won't negotiate it's 'their problem', but wants to avoid three-cornered fights.
Perkasa denies seeking ban on Christian teachers

Perkasa denies seeking ban on Christian teachers

UPDATED 1.35PM PARLIAMENT Ibrahim Ali says Perkasa is not seeking the removal of Christians teaching in public schools. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Storm is coming' for our medical profession

'Storm is coming' for our medical profession

NONE Some concerned doctors are now warning of future disaster in our health care, caused by substandard new interns.
'Kicked, beaten and pepper-sprayed'

'Kicked, beaten and pepper-sprayed'

NONE UPDATED 4.25PM BERSIH INQUIRY A youth tells Suhakam that police assaulted and abused him during the rally.
Bursa M'sia reins in trading of Harvest Court shares

Bursa M'sia reins in trading of Harvest Court shares

NONE UPDATED 12.59PM This follows a surge in trading following a report that the PM's son has been appointed a director.
BN chiefs called to PM's residence tonight

BN chiefs called to PM's residence tonight

A text-message says component party heads must attend the meeting in person.
UK gov't 'monitoring' MACC probe on Taib

UK gov't 'monitoring' MACC probe on Taib

NONE It will however wait for MACC’s probe into Sarawak CM before deciding on money-laundering allegations against him.
Ex-UKM students: Detained, like in a Tamil film

Ex-UKM students: Detained, like in a Tamil film

NONE INTERVIEW Two of the four who had challenged the UUCA relate how a ‘learning’ trip went awry. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Perhaps a soft loan for 1Malaysia oyster farm

Perhaps a soft loan for 1Malaysia oyster farm

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'I propose to the government to give me RM250 million in soft loans to build an oyster farm.'
Where to shop - KR1M or Carrefour?

Where to shop - KR1M or Carrefour?

FREE YOURSAY 'I really don't care whether it is 1Malaysia shop, 1BN shop or 1Pakatan Rakyat shop, I just want value for my money.'
Selangor should stand firm on zakat

Selangor should stand firm on zakat

sultan selangor khalid ibrahim 240811 FREE VOXPOP 'Zakat money collection amounts to a few hundred million ringgit a year, and the sultan wants it unaudited?'
When gov't loan becomes cash cow

When gov't loan becomes cash cow

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'It's not whether it is prudent or not, but whether the loan from taxpayers' money is used properly.'