Archive - 30 December 2011

New MyKad available from Jan 3

New MyKad available from Jan 3

The National Registration Department (NRD) will be issuing the new MyKad with the latest security features in stages from Jan 3, said NRD director-general Jariah Mohd Said.
Batam-Dumai-Malacca submarine cable system ready

Batam-Dumai-Malacca submarine cable system ready

The Batam-Dumai-Malacca (BDM) high bandwidth optical fibre submarine cable system, directly connecting Malaysia and Indonesia, has been completed and ready to carry commercial data traffic starting today.
M'sia bird flu-free, says Veterinary Dept

M'sia bird flu-free, says Veterinary Dept

The department director-general says there had been no influenza virus detected by the department based on 15,401 samples tested.
Former NS rep Sundram's body to be cremated tomorrow

Former NS rep Sundram's body to be cremated tomorrow

The body of former Jeram Padang state assemblyperson M Sundram is expected to arrive at KL International Airport (KLIA) from India at 5.30pm today.
April 2 set for hearing of RM30mil suit against Guan Eng

April 2 set for hearing of RM30mil suit against Guan Eng

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur today fixed April 2 to 6 for the hearing of a RM30 million defamation suit filed by Penang Umno liaison chief Zainal Abidin Osman against Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng over his statement which associated him with a demonstration and an attempt to set the Penang DAP headquarters on fire. 
Pig heads found at mosque entrance in Johor

Pig heads found at mosque entrance in Johor

NONE The heads, dumped in a bag in front of Al Falah mosque in Taman Desa Jaya, Johor Bahru, were discovered at 6.30am.
RM100 'ang pow' for MCA veterans progressing smoothly

RM100 'ang pow' for MCA veterans progressing smoothly

The ‘Tribute to MCA Veterans’ RM100 ang pow project is progressing smoothly, says MCA national organising secretary Tee Siew Kiong.
Hindraf: Four Hindu temples demolished in a week

Hindraf: Four Hindu temples demolished in a week

We are not making this up, all the incidents were reported in the Tamil dailies, says HRP information chief S Jayathas.
Bersih,  Anwar call for freer media polls coverage

Bersih, Anwar call for freer media polls coverage

In yet another sign of all sides gearing up to the looming general election, both have listed what is foremost in their minds to the government.
Gov't to form English Language Council, says DPM

Gov't to form English Language Council, says DPM

NONE The council will be formed next year to set the standard for English proficiency of school students, says Muhyiddin.
'Datuk' charged with cheating NFC boss

'Datuk' charged with cheating NFC boss

NONE UPDATED 5.20PM Shamsubahrin Ismail accused of cheating NFC of almost RM2 million in 'consultation fees'.
Karpal denies  lodging complaint  with CJ

Karpal denies lodging complaint with CJ

NONE UPDATED 6.55PM Karpal expresses ‘surprise’ at the CJ’s decision to throw out a complaint he says he never made.
Region of the year - Mid-East

Region of the year - Mid-East

But the ultimate gains remain unclear.
Whose rights is Ibrahim Ali really protecting?

Whose rights is Ibrahim Ali really protecting?

Nga issues letter of demand to blogger

Nga issues letter of demand to blogger

NONE The Taiping MP says he will file a defamation suit if blogger Ahmad Sofian fails to retract his posting and apologise.
Don't become Anwar's tool, UiTM students warned

Don't become Anwar's tool, UiTM students warned

Vice-chancellor Sahol Hamid tells his students that they should have a good think before doing anything against the law.

 

Nanyang reprimand in keeping with PPPA reform

Nanyang reprimand in keeping with PPPA reform

UPDATED 2.05PM Mahmood said his ministry had through the show-cause letter registered society's sensitivities for the newspaper to exercise more care.
Pro-gov't students issue ultimatum to Saifuddin

Pro-gov't students issue ultimatum to Saifuddin

UPDATED 2.58PM They are pressuring the deputy higher education minister to take responsibility for the Najib flag incident, or face calls to resign. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PSD: SBPA offers better salary, pension

PSD: SBPA offers better salary, pension

workers pekerja It says civil servants will gain from the Public Service New Remuneration Scheme (SBPA) compared to the old scheme.
Reflecting on Lynas protest 1311

Reflecting on Lynas protest 1311

NONE COMMENT The ritual on Nov 13 was to give folk the chance to whack the evil out of the Lynas project.
Apologise or we'll tell Agong, NGO warns Jamil Khir

Apologise or we'll tell Agong, NGO warns Jamil Khir

Jamil Khir Baharom UPDATED 4.55PM Jingga 13 wants the minister in charge of Islamic affairs to resign ‘for misappropriating tithe funds’.

 

Don defends Reverend Eu's comments

Don defends Reverend Eu's comments

NONE Law expert Aziz Bari finds nothing to get hot under the collar about the priest's remarks and advises Perkasa to grow up.
Complaint against 'plagiarist judge' dismissed

Complaint against 'plagiarist judge' dismissed

UPDATED 12.27PM The Chief Justice’s Office says Karpal’s complaint against a former Court of Appeal judge has no merit.
Is BN serious about race relations?

Is BN serious about race relations?

COMMENT Who will bear the brunt of the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act, and what has the abolition of ISA to do with race relations?

Leadership, but not by example

Leadership, but not by example

COMMENT Introduced by Dr Mahathir Mohamad in 1983, Kepimpinan Melalui Teladan to streamline Malaysian governance remains mere talk...
Okay let's meet, says Pua to Zahid

Okay let's meet, says Pua to Zahid

But the minister must explain all the RM16.6bil purchases this year, not just the navy vessels is the condition laid down by the DAP MP.
Reliving Sarawak's 2011 landmark polls

Reliving Sarawak's 2011 landmark polls

NONE It was same old, same old for PBB but a nightmare year for SUPP with its worst performance in its 51-year history.
Tee Keat: No other seat for me than Pandan

Tee Keat: No other seat for me than Pandan

NONE INTERVIEW Former MCA president claims the BN leadership is overly sensitive on the formation of Amanah.

 

Racial discrimination Bill raising contention

Racial discrimination Bill raising contention

NONE The move raises questions on the need to legislate race relations and whether it would drive people further apart.
The judge reaped what he sowed

The judge reaped what he sowed

FREE VOXPOP 'A lesson to be learnt: Since life is short, we should not be remembered for the wrong reason.'
MCA in search of a reason to exist

MCA in search of a reason to exist

FREE VOXPOP 'Whether camp A or camp B, both sides are not fit to lead. MCA needs a complete makeover, otherwise prepare to be a footnote...'
Pin-drop silence from Perkasa over zakat abuse

Pin-drop silence from Perkasa over zakat abuse

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Ibrahim Ali must take a stand in order that zakat contributions are not misuse for whatever personal reasons.'
Judgment day: Rise of the Anwaristas

Judgment day: Rise of the Anwaristas

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'I hope that this nationwide tour will wake the people up and make them...'
Christians are awaiting Hasan's apology

Christians are awaiting Hasan's apology

hasan ali FREE YOURSAY 'PAS may have forgiven him for talking bad about the party but he has not apologised for his remarks on...'
Siphoning the oomph out of X'mas spirit

Siphoning the oomph out of X'mas spirit

muyhiddin yassin and rais yatim christmas tree COMMENT Nothing is farther away from Christian generosity than having half a dozen TV camera crews record that event.