Archive - 9 December 2011

Malay Mail to hit the streets on Jan 30

Malay Mail to hit the streets on Jan 30

It promises a good read, including investigative reporting on issues of concern to readers, led by its editor (news) Terence Fernandez.
Mosti: BCPM not aimed at regulating computing field

Mosti: BCPM not aimed at regulating computing field

Registration as computing professionals with BCPM is not mandatory, says the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
KLCC warns visitors ahead of Saturday's protest

KLCC warns visitors ahead of Saturday's protest

The premier shopping complex moves to block any gathering there in opposition to the Peaceful Assembly Bill.
Mahathir denies he was behind 'Project IC'

Mahathir denies he was behind 'Project IC'

The former prime minister insists that his name had been used in the operation but denies being aware of its existence.
Penang CM spends 90 minutes on Scorpene

Penang CM spends 90 minutes on Scorpene

lim guan eng in scorpene submarine UPDATED 8.35PM He concedes that the sub can really dives, but says the question involving its cost is still disputable.
AirAsia scraps RM10 manual check-in fee for int'l flights

AirAsia scraps RM10 manual check-in fee for int'l flights

AirAsia Bhd will abolish the RM10 manual check-in fee for international flights by next month, group chief executive officer Tony Fernandes said today.
The Lima success

The Lima success

It's also a cash cow for Umno-linked companies.
SUPP conference to go on as planned, says Chan

SUPP conference to go on as planned, says Chan

The Sarawak United People's Party delegates’ conference will proceed as planned despite boycott threats by the team aligned to Wong Soon Koh.
Zaid sues Buletin Rakyat for defamation

Zaid sues Buletin Rakyat for defamation

Former Minister in the PM’s Department Zaid Ibrahim has filed a RM30 million defamation suit against Buletin Rakyat over an article published by the newspaper.
Dr M: Shahrizat should know when to quit

Dr M: Shahrizat should know when to quit

NONE The ex-premier said the embattled minister should follow his example and not wait till she gets chased out of the party.
Rayer challenges Ramasamy to present evidence

Rayer challenges Ramasamy to present evidence

The Seri Delima assemblyperson says Ramasamy and Satees Kumar would be given 24 hours to show proof and explain the allegations.
Chegubard to Papagomo: Bring it on

Chegubard to Papagomo: Bring it on

UPDATED 8.10PM Badrul Hisham Shaharin claims he has nothing to hide and challenges the pro-Umno blogger to release his video in full.
Total lunar eclipse expected tomorrow

Total lunar eclipse expected tomorrow

The full eclipse of the moon would begin at 7.34pm for the penumbra phase and would be visible from 8.46pm before ending at 1.30am on Sunday.
UiTM student: We were provoked by outsiders

UiTM student: We were provoked by outsiders

UPDATED 5.30PM UiTM students arrested by campus police at a students' forum say outside agent provocateurs caused the fracas. [VIDEO INSIDE]

 

 

 

New group ABU gangs up against Umno

New group ABU gangs up against Umno

UPDATED 5.10PM NGOs and political groups have banded together and they want to see Umno ousted in the next general election. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Senior prosecutor resigns after being in the cold

Senior prosecutor resigns after being in the cold

NONE UPDATED 10.25PM EXCLUSIVE Come Tuesday Mohd Yusof Zainal Abiden will make his last public appearance in court. 
Malacca-Sumatra power line 'a strategic partnership'

Malacca-Sumatra power line 'a strategic partnership'

Malacca CM Mohd Ali Rustam says the project is a collaboration between Malaysia's TNB and Indonesia's PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara.
'Defence assets shouldn't be debated openly'

'Defence assets shouldn't be debated openly'

scorpene submarine Politicians can question the price or specifications of military assets but not cast aspersions on their capabilities.
First 1Malaysia People's Fish Shop opens today

First 1Malaysia People's Fish Shop opens today

The shop offers a variety of fresh fish, chicken, meat and vegetables at about 40 percent cheaper than market price.
Shah Alam temple relocation to Section 23 in January

Shah Alam temple relocation to Section 23 in January

Rodziah Ismail says the decision to relocate the Sri Maha Mariamman temple was made after taking into account the views of all parties.
Teresa Kok: Police control of carolling is 'abuse'

Teresa Kok: Police control of carolling is 'abuse'

NONE Teresa Kok slams the cops for ‘overzealous’ behaviour in requiring disclosure of targeted homes for spreading Xmas cheer.
'UUCA amendments prelude to worse suppression'

'UUCA amendments prelude to worse suppression'

NONE PKR describes the proposed amendments as wolf in sheep's clothing, aimed at perpetuating BN's iron grip on campuses.

MACC's huge budget 'utter waste of funds'

MACC's huge budget 'utter waste of funds'

Lim Kit Siang says MACC spent seven times ACA’s 1996 budget, but achieved the worst CPI ranking in 17 years.

MIC leaders query Umno over 'missing' funds

MIC leaders query Umno over 'missing' funds

The aid was meant for voters in Batu, but few applicants received the money and those who did got only half the promised sum.
Bishop: Peaceful Assembly Bill is vexatious

Bishop: Peaceful Assembly Bill is vexatious

Catholic prelate says new provisions of Peaceful Assembly Bill impose vexatious conditions on an innocuous Christmas tradition: carolling.
Umno, PKR clash head-on over graft

Umno, PKR clash head-on over graft

NONE Corruption grabs centre stage as an Umno supreme council member defends the government's anti-graft efforts.
KTM Intercity's northern sector services restored

KTM Intercity's northern sector services restored

KTM Intercity services in the northern sector which were disrupted after a train derailed yesterday have been restored as of 4am today.
Taskforce registers 14,882 stateless persons

Taskforce registers 14,882 stateless persons

Those registered were predominantly Indian Malaysians who lacked identification documents, but this may only be the tip of the iceberg.
Six steps to end corruption - is BN game?

Six steps to end corruption - is BN game?

NONE On UN Anti-Corruption Day will the gov't accept the challenge to cleanse corruption, cronyism and abuse of power?
'Syndicates using PM's name to collect polls funds'

'Syndicates using PM's name to collect polls funds'

NONE MCA complaints bureau head reportedly said three were asked to donate by people claiming to be from Bukit Aman.
Noise concerns over MRT construction

Noise concerns over MRT construction

Pension, special payment to be paid from Dec 16

Pension, special payment to be paid from Dec 16

Pension payment and the second special payment for pensioners will be paid on Dec 16 in conjunction with Christmas, says the PSD.
Litany of woes that the government must address

Litany of woes that the government must address

Punish irresponsible oil palm companies

Punish irresponsible oil palm companies

South China Sea issue: Find win-win solutions

South China Sea issue: Find win-win solutions

Malaysia regards the situation in the South China Sea as one that needs to be resolved in a fair and equitable manner based on international law.     
Banning street protests serious violation of rights

Banning street protests serious violation of rights

Hasan Ali may be dropped as a candidate

Hasan Ali may be dropped as a candidate

NONE He has not been nominated to defend the Gombak Setia but the central party leadership may field him there, or elsewhere.
Poll: BN has edge over Pakatan for youth votes

Poll: BN has edge over Pakatan for youth votes

The BN has a three percent advantage over Pakatan Rakyat in the battle for youth votes, according to an independent research group.
Zahid gives Guan Eng's Scorpene dive a miss

Zahid gives Guan Eng's Scorpene dive a miss

UPDATED 2.53PM The minister has another function to attend but jokingly says, 'they will definitely be back'.
Jakim: Book on Kuan Yew not banned, yet

Jakim: Book on Kuan Yew not banned, yet

NONE UPDATED 12.52PM The body says it is still ‘studying’ the book, which is yet to be gazetted as a banned item.
Law commission in the works, says deputy minister

Law commission in the works, says deputy minister

NONE The government has confirmed its intention to establish an independent law commission to review and amend outdated laws.
Kelantan prince sues IGP, police for RM150mil

Kelantan prince sues IGP, police for RM150mil

UPDATED 12.10PM Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra is suing the police for wrongfully confining him in August 2009. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Najib: Ultra-Malay maybe, but definitely ultra confused'

'Najib: Ultra-Malay maybe, but definitely ultra confused'

NONE FREE VOXPOP One day Najib is on the 1Malaysia mode. The following week he is on the Malay supremacy tangent.
Ramasamy, you should be a DCM for all races

Ramasamy, you should be a DCM for all races

FREE YOURSAY ‘This is what is currently happening in our country... We should stop seeing everything from a communal perspective.'