Archive - 24 December 2011

Detained 'datuk' not related to NFC chief's family

Detained 'datuk' not related to NFC chief's family

NONE NFC chairperson Mohamad Salleh Ismail clarifies that the ‘datuk’ is 'not related to him or any member of his family'.
Jakim probing same-sex marriage

Jakim probing same-sex marriage

It is using various channels in probing into the case of a former medical student from Malaysia who reportedly married an Irish guy in Ireland.
Selangor to set up 'rubbish' complaint centre

Selangor to set up 'rubbish' complaint centre

alam flora waste management 120609 A complaints centre on solid waste management in Selangor will be established next year, said MB Khalid Ibrahim.
Malacca to get public input on RM272mil tram project

Malacca to get public input on RM272mil tram project

The public will be able to give their views on the proposed Melaka Tram service when an exhibition on the project is held soon.
UUCA draft amendments to be ready in February

UUCA draft amendments to be ready in February

NONE A committee would analyse feedbacks from the public on the rationale of students being allowed to take part in politics.
Kuantan MP: No DEIA, no licence for Lynas

Kuantan MP: No DEIA, no licence for Lynas

Fuziah Salleh says public safety is top priority and justifies any project delay in order to furnish a detailed environment impact report.

Cops advise Adam's family to lodge report

Cops advise Adam's family to lodge report

Adam Adli's family allegedly received threats that the 21-year-old student of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris would be harmed.
Reverend hits out against 'bullying' of minority

Reverend hits out against 'bullying' of minority

Reverend Eu Hong Seng thumb 'When we talk of the rights of (just) one group, if I may suggest, that is 'bullying',' says reverend Eu Hong Seng.
Najib: Spend X'mas to understand M'sians better

Najib: Spend X'mas to understand M'sians better

He calls on Malaysians to spend this Christmas to understand fellow Malaysians better, and appreciate the diversity the country has.
IRB gathers data on BR1M applicants, says Husni

IRB gathers data on BR1M applicants, says Husni

'IRB personnel are currently focusing on rural areas especially in Sabah and Sarawak so that all eligible households are registered.'
Karpal calls on Ramasamy to quit as Penang DCM

Karpal calls on Ramasamy to quit as Penang DCM

NONE 'Ramasamy's position in the state government is no longer tenable because he had defied the decision of the party.'
Risda to get RM327mil allocation next year

Risda to get RM327mil allocation next year

If the yield target was achieved, rubber smallholders would be able to earn monthly incomes of at least RM2,500 by 2015 and RM4,000 by 2020.
'Kancil' car park spells more parking woes

'Kancil' car park spells more parking woes

A new 300-bay car park costing between RM5.5 million and RM6.75 million will be built to replace the flawed car park.
Top 10 news and 2011 newsmaker - you decide

Top 10 news and 2011 newsmaker - you decide

top 10 news and newsmaker of the year you decide Go ahead, take one last look at 2011 before we move on to an even more exciting year in 2012.
Students have right to voice their concerns

Students have right to voice their concerns

'Mainstream media gives me more space than Harakah'

'Mainstream media gives me more space than Harakah'

UPDATED 3.35PM Hasan Ali now takes a shot at the PAS organ for giving him less space than the BN-controlled press, in explaining his TV3 interview.
Not me, but Mustafa who did it, says Hasan

Not me, but Mustafa who did it, says Hasan

UPDATED 3.49PM Mustafa is the one who had met Umno, says Hasan, turning the tables on the PAS secretary-general in a tit for tat move.

 

 

 

Hasan backs down on welfare state criticism but...

Hasan backs down on welfare state criticism but...

UPDATED 2.41PM He apologises for slamming the PAS manifesto, but still prefers 'Islamic state' over 'welfare state'.
1Care: Prioritise, not privatise patient care

1Care: Prioritise, not privatise patient care

Time Malaysia dropped outdated sodomy laws

Time Malaysia dropped outdated sodomy laws

Tendong rep Muhammad Daud passes away

Tendong rep Muhammad Daud passes away

dr muhammad md daud thumb UPDATED 1.54PM The PAS state rep in Kelantan's Pasir Mas parliamentary seat is believed to have suffered a heart attack.
The mystery fall guy in Cowgate scandal

The mystery fall guy in Cowgate scandal

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'If this datuk can afford to bribe the three senior police officers with RM1.7 million, he is no lightweight.'
Students claim victory after UM slashes WiFi charges

Students claim victory after UM slashes WiFi charges

The university management agrees to reduce charges by RM40, less than 24 hours before a slated demonstration.
Why the need for middlemen in arms deals?

Why the need for middlemen in arms deals?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Why do we need third parties and pay them hefty commissions like in the case of Razak Baginda?'
Perhaps a cow will fall from MACC office next

Perhaps a cow will fall from MACC office next

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'What kind of raid was it when reporters were at the NFC office waiting for MACC to arrive?'
A slap on the wrist for Khir Toyo

A slap on the wrist for Khir Toyo

FREE YOURSAY 'The one-year sentence is too light. He should be sentenced to at least 10 years and all his assets confiscated by the state.'
Not a deterrent, but incentive to do more

Not a deterrent, but incentive to do more

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'In the case of Harun Idris, another former Selangor MB, he was sentenced to six years.'