Archive - 30 November 2011

Miti sec-gen dismissed claims that the plant in Gebeng would start pre-operation in January next year as mere rumours.

Among the NGOs involved were Perkasa, Persatuan Kebajikan Insan Mulia (PKIM) and Suara Anak-Anak Malaysia. Eleven were arrested.

The 60-yeard old medical association, deregistered by the ROS last week, has been given a six-month reprieve to put its house in order.

The Umno veep says bai'ah, or a pledge of allegiance, could help avoid sabotage against BN candidates in the general election.

UPDATED 8.45PM UMNO YOUTH AGM Members have been using special branch, military intelligence and other reports to lobby for seats, said Khairy Jamaluddin.

PKR Wanita chief dismisses her Umno counterpart’s call for the PKR president’s resignation as a distraction from the NFC scandal.

WANITA UMNO AGM Loud cheers and applause from the floor never stopped while Shahrizat chided her critics.

The article titled 'Zambry Disyaki Pengganas - Gagal masuk ke Amerika Syarikat' contained false and libellous words.

AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes has slammed Malaysian airport authorities after they announced costs for a new low-cost carrier terminal would double and it would be delayed by more than a year.

UPDATED 7.30PM Fresh from the 'cow condo' fiasco, it now a case of 'cow land' and 'cow Merc'. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 6.40PM Its secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution says the original company that mooted the idea was not called to participate in the tender. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 8.35PM UMNO YOUTH AGM 'Sesiapa yang sokong DAP, mereka dari bangsa bangsat,' says Shaik Hussin.

The hiring of 50,000 Indonesian maids who are expected to arrive in Malaysia early next year is in accordance with the actual supply and demand, said Human Resources Minister Dr S Subramaniam.

Priced from RM49,449 and powered by a 1.6 litre engine, the Saga FLX SE aims to provide owners more performance and fuel economy.

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur today postponed its decision on a judicial review application on the decision of the Registrar of Societies (ROS) to dissolve and deregister Balkis, the Wives of Selangor State Assemblypersons and Members of Parliament Welfare and Charity Organisation.

WANITA UMNO AGM Penang Umno Wanita rep Ekafarlina Saparuddin says most of the government contracts have gone to the men.

AirAsia Bhd announced today that the passenger service charge (PSC) or commonly known as the airport tax, will come into force for all its international flights from tomorrow.

Given how grandiose KLIA2 will be, the question begs a serious answer, demands PJ Utara MP. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Burma's democracy leader gets a celluloid reincarnation when a movie version of her life goes on release in France.

The one-off RM500 cash aid to families earnings RM3,000 a month and below will be paid in January, said Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah.

Amendments to election regulations must be approved by the AG before it is laid before Parliament and gazetted.

Giving ‘interim acceptance’ to the PSC’s interim recommendations, the DAP wants the reforms in place before the next polls. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Perak DAP secretary Nga Kor Ming apologises to MB Zambry Abd Kadir for calling him a “metallic black person”.

PARLIAMENT A full breakdown showed RM160,000 alone was paid for managing Facebook wall posts. [VIDEO INSIDE]

WANITA UMNO AGM The wing must nevertheless strive as a united team to win next GE.

MCA president Dr Chua Soi Lek has denied reports that the party has held possible merger talks with Gerakan and Sarawak United People’s Party.

Naza Premira Sdn Bhd today introduced an Umno-themed special edition Vespa motorcycle at the 2011 Umno GA.

Najib says PR1MA Bill was to lessen the financial pressure faced by the middle-income group living in towns and outskirts of towns.

COMMENT It could well turn the tide back against Umno, especially as other patronage scandals continue to bubble up.

PSC HEARING After two public hearings, the PSC's interim reports has a host of suggestions to be implemented by the next general election.

Contrary to Dr M’s claim.

ANTIDOTE With growing awareness, M'sians will not be stopped from making their voices heard.

UPDATED 7PM WANITA UMNO AGM A delegate said Nizar had claimed a Wanita Umno leader has a RM26,000 bra.

He should have engaged constructively with the Bar Council and examined its alternative Bill, says pressure group Amanah.

The PSC, in its interim report, proposes a probe on claims that foreigners were granted citizenship in Sabah.

INTERVIEW He says the days of Umno winning solely based on party credentials are over. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The Catholic prelate says Ahmad Maslan’s latest remarks are a variation on a trend now in distressing vogue: Christian bashing.

Its open tender system has also ‘rehabilitated’ the image of bumiputera contractors, according to remarks in a focus paper.

UPDATED 1.35PM It recommends EC to expand its category of absentee voters to include all Malaysian citizens overseas.

UPDATED 2.10PM UMNO YOUTH AGM Its six-prong strategy to take Putrajaya is also compared to the P Ramlee movie ‘Enam Jahanam’.

UPDATED 2.50PM WANITA UMNO AGM The embattled Umno Wanita chief calls for the PKR president to step down.

UPDATED 2.05PM UMNO YOUTH AGM The leaders have seen to a ‘new look, new branding, new substance’ for the wing.

FREE VOXPOP ‘Why pass a law that still renders our fundamental right to assembly illusory and ineffective in practice?’

UPDATED 12.20PM Members of the ‘Occupy Parliament’ say that opposition MPs should not have walked out.

FREE YOURSAY ‘When the legal fraternity makes a move like this, something must be very wrong with the country.’

FREE YOURSAY ‘Mahathir, there's nothing wrong with smarter citizens, and there's nothing wrong with advancement in IT.’

FREE VOXPOP ‘The cops are cowboys of Umno. They think they can crack their whip and ride roughshod over the people.’