Archive - 19 November 2011

Treasury says 'aye' to tight scrutiny for loan approvals

Treasury says 'aye' to tight scrutiny for loan approvals

The Finance Ministry has welcomed the move by banks to conduct stringent scrutiny on loan borrowers' repayment capacity effective Jan 1.
DPM confident on wresting back Pakatan states

DPM confident on wresting back Pakatan states

Apart from retaining Sabah and Sarawak for the BN, the coalition should be able to win back the other states, says Muhyiddin.
Selangor 'afraid' to dissolve assembly, claims Umno

Selangor 'afraid' to dissolve assembly, claims Umno

It is scared to dissolve the state assembly simultaneously with the dissolution of Parliament, said Umno leader Puad Zarkashi.
Media ban on publishing photos of ex-K'tan sultan

Media ban on publishing photos of ex-K'tan sultan

All media are prohibited from publishing any photograph of the ailing former Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Ismail Petra, with immediate effect.
Mirzan Mahathir named in Indian port probe

Mirzan Mahathir named in Indian port probe

mirzan mahathir Mirzan, 51, had secured the project during the tenure of the state’s former chief minister, Chandrababu Naidu.
Noh: NFC loan not discussed at cabinet meetings

Noh: NFC loan not discussed at cabinet meetings

NONE He says the application was presented to the High Impact Projects Committee which approved the RM250mil loan.
Stage bus service in NS to resume on Tuesday

Stage bus service in NS to resume on Tuesday

The state government will set up the NS public transport unit which will be responsible for coordinating the public transport system in the state.
Malay voters to be focus of PKR Youth congress

Malay voters to be focus of PKR Youth congress

PKR Youth chief Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin says that this congress will discuss ways to win support from the voter bloc.
Low-flying copter damages roofs of shops in Kuantan

Low-flying copter damages roofs of shops in Kuantan

The gush of air from a low-flying helicopter of the Pahang Fire & Rescue Services Dept damaged the roofs of five premises in Kuantan.
PTPTN can't declare loan defaulters bankrupt

PTPTN can't declare loan defaulters bankrupt

university graduate thumbnail PTPTN chairperson Ismail Mohamed Said says the corporation does not intend to use bankruptcy as a last resort on debtors.
Hisham slams 'irresponsible' Suhakam statement

Hisham slams 'irresponsible' Suhakam statement

Hishammuddin asserts that Suhakam should not have made the statement without first checking on facts or background of those detained.
Ex-military men say graft risks lives of soldiers

Ex-military men say graft risks lives of soldiers

NONE One retired military personnel says irregular practices had left soldiers with amputated legs, with many ‘suffering in silence’.
Koh vows not to bow out as party chief

Koh vows not to bow out as party chief

koh tsu koon 100907 UPDATED 5.46PM Defying ex-PM Mahathir's call to quit as party chief, Tsu Koon refuses to ‘take the easy way out'.
M'sia prepares for floods, halts leaves for medical staff

M'sia prepares for floods, halts leaves for medical staff

The Health Ministry will freeze all leave applications for medical staff in several states ahead of heavy rainfall during the year-end monsoon.
Sg Buloh-Kajang MRT line to be ready in July 2017

Sg Buloh-Kajang MRT line to be ready in July 2017

MRT Corporation CEO Azhar Abdul Hamid says the firm would try to avoid land acquisitions as far as possible.
Zaid casting eye on PJ Selatan seat

Zaid casting eye on PJ Selatan seat

Still a virgin party, untested in a general election, Kita's chief has the soaring ambition of seeing his creation seated in Putrajaya.
Syed Husin: Ezam's throwing up a smokescreen

Syed Husin: Ezam's throwing up a smokescreen

NONE The former PKR deputy chief claims party renegade Ezam is creating a red herring with respect to his quitting the party.
Pakatan wary over MCA's two-party system idea

Pakatan wary over MCA's two-party system idea

MCA's proposal for a two-party system for Penang has aroused Pakatan suspicions, and the why now question provokes derision.

Defence budget transparency rated 'moderate to low'

Defence budget transparency rated 'moderate to low'

UPDATED 3.35PM Malaysia is at same level with Afghanistan, Thailand, Georgia and Azerbaijan, and behind Indonesia, Bangladesh and Papua New Guinea.
Platform for sexuality will open door to more vices

Platform for sexuality will open door to more vices

COMMENT Such vices are detrimental to the morals of society and will destroy families.
Cowgate: A load of 'b**ls**t' from NFC boss

Cowgate: A load of 'b**ls**t' from NFC boss

FREE VOXPOP 'What kind of crap is this? Rebate is counted as rental. Any which way you can look at it, NFC has deviated from its objectives.'
NFC scandal: Will BN do it right?

NFC scandal: Will BN do it right?

The story of the naked emperor parading proudly in public appears to be the most appropriate parallel to the latest scandal.
Asri is right about the talking Bible

Asri is right about the talking Bible

dr asri mufti perlis 081008 FREE YOURSAY 'What he said is right. Would you convert to Christianity after merely ‘listening' to the Bible?'
What is Hasan Ali's game plan?

What is Hasan Ali's game plan?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Is he trying to whip up the frenzy of Malay Muslims so that more will flock to support Umno?'
Parliament's first step - clean up defence deals

Parliament's first step - clean up defence deals

INTERVIEW A defence expert underlines the importance of a parliamentary committee to flush out shady practices within the ministry.

Why blame whistleblowers for NFC's woes?

Why blame whistleblowers for NFC's woes?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'If Mohamad Salleh has any bone to pick, he should pick it with the AG and not his staff or any other person.'
Tajudin's sis-in-law seeking RM1.4mil from Naluri

Tajudin's sis-in-law seeking RM1.4mil from Naluri

Rizana admits she does not have a legal background but was allowed to head the firm's legal and corporate secretarial unit.
'BN abused students' aid distribution for political gain'

'BN abused students' aid distribution for political gain'

NONE Pakatan says the Education Ministry’s chief secretary directed schools to enlist federal reps to assist in the RM100 hand out.
I was broke, but I didn't quit PKR for money

I was broke, but I didn't quit PKR for money

ezam noor Ezam says Syed Husin's book quoted him out of context and he wants to set the record straight about his departure from PKR.
Malaysian economy grows 5.8% in Q3

Malaysian economy grows 5.8% in Q3

Malaysia’s economy grew 5.8 percent in the third quarter, its quickest pace in a year, due to strong demand fuelled by robust domestic spending, the central bank said today.