Archive - 5 January 2012

Finance ministry: BR1M funded by growing economy

Finance ministry: BR1M funded by growing economy

Increased revenue collection and a rapidly growing economy in 2011 helped fund the BR1M one-off cash hand out, said a finance ministry official.
MCA to hold 'Chinese at crossroads' forum

MCA to hold 'Chinese at crossroads' forum

It will be held on Feb 18 in Kuala Lumpur, with political parties such as SUPP, Gerakan and DAP are invited to present their achievements.
Form 3 student survives four-storey fall

Form 3 student survives four-storey fall

Mohd Azhari Mat Saad, 15, who fell off the building while helping his friend to catch a pigeon, is now being treated at hospital.
Don't threaten court, Mahathir tells Anwar

Don't threaten court, Mahathir tells Anwar

Ex-PM says Anwar and supporters should not threaten the court by planning to hold a demonstration in KL this Jan 9.
Pro-Saiful gathering to counter 901 rally

Pro-Saiful gathering to counter 901 rally

'Himpunan Keadilan Untuk Saiful' is being planned at the courts complex in conjunction with the delivery of the Sodomy II verdict.
Police allow 901 rally, but not at Duta court

Police allow 901 rally, but not at Duta court

IGP Ismail Omar says Pakatan supporters can gather at a venue where they will not disrupt public order and smooth flow of traffic.
Injured student leader challenges police

Injured student leader challenges police

‘Why didn't police upload the true pictures of what happened during the UPSI scuffle?' asks Muhammad Safwan Anang.
More S'gor Malays say PAS can replace Umno

More S'gor Malays say PAS can replace Umno

UPDATED 7.40PM A Universiti Malaya survey shows 37 percent of Malay respondents agreeing that the Islamic party can better protect their interests.

 

Electoral roll clean-up: EC still undecided on Mimos

Electoral roll clean-up: EC still undecided on Mimos

Federal Territory EC chief Shafie Taib responds to PKR claims that a proposal to appoint the R&D firm has been rejected.

 

UM survey finds little faith in post-Anwar PKR

UM survey finds little faith in post-Anwar PKR

UPDATED 7.43PM Only one in every four Selangor residents have faith in a PKR without its de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim, according to a UM survey.
Why the EC must support overseas voting

Why the EC must support overseas voting

Hasan Ali: I'm not going to attend Anwar rally

Hasan Ali: I'm not going to attend Anwar rally

hasan ali Ex-Selangor PAS chief urges students to focus on their exams and not be buoyed by Monday's sodomy trial verdict.
Nik Aziz, Hadi for PM if Anwar convicted

Nik Aziz, Hadi for PM if Anwar convicted

UPDATED 6.06PM Hasan Ali proposes Nik Aziz or Abdul Hadi as candidates for Pakatan PMship if Anwar is convicted on Monday.

Cancel 901 rally, says Penang Malay Congress

Cancel 901 rally, says Penang Malay Congress

This same NGO often criticises demonstrations Malay NGOs in the state hold against CM Lim Guan Eng, especially those after Friday prayers.

Utusan platform for another Anwar ex-buddy

Utusan platform for another Anwar ex-buddy

Umno-owned Utusan Malaysia interviews another former comrade of Anwar Ibrahim, this time targeting Anwar's Islamic credentials.

 

Church leaders led round the bush again

Church leaders led round the bush again

NONE COMMENT PM Najib once again hosts Christian leaders to lunch, at which it was all froth and no substance.
Moneychanger hurt in RM700,000 robbery

Moneychanger hurt in RM700,000 robbery

A man slashed the hand of the moneychanger with a machete and grabbed a bag containing RM700,000 at the Penang airport.
Taib libel suit: Malaysiakini comes out a winner

Taib libel suit: Malaysiakini comes out a winner

The Sarawak Report claims damage has already been done, even though the chief minister withdrew his libel suit against Malaysiakini.

 

Two opposition fronts for Sabah?

Two opposition fronts for Sabah?

The effort by Jeffrey Kitingan's UBF along with SAPP, Usno and SPF, has created another opposition front - the United Borneo Alliance.
S'pore judge denies making plagiarism charge

S'pore judge denies making plagiarism charge

UPDATED 6.45PM Chief Justice Arifin Zakaria's office says retired Singapore judge GP Selvam has written in, denying he made the allegation.
Malaysia: A democracy or a 'democrushy'?

Malaysia: A democracy or a 'democrushy'?

Perkasa plans to cross swords with Pakatan 901

Perkasa plans to cross swords with Pakatan 901

NONE UPDATED 3.45PM Ibrahim Ali plans to perform prayers at the FT mosque before marching to the Duta court complex.
Anwar to rally in Permatang Pauh after sodomy verdict

Anwar to rally in Permatang Pauh after sodomy verdict

The charismatic PKR head and Pakatan leaders plan to rally in his parliamentary constituency on Monday night, after the judgment is delivered.
'Pakatan won't crumble even if I'm jailed'

'Pakatan won't crumble even if I'm jailed'

Anwar Ibrahim says that his coalition will not disintegrate even if he is found guilty of sodomy charges and imprisoned after the verdict.
Only top Umno leaders my foes, says Anwar

Only top Umno leaders my foes, says Anwar

anwar ibrahim in seremban thumb UPDATED 2.10PM Anwar turns his guns on Umno's top leaders at back-to-back rallies in Seremban and Malacca.
Witness: Police 'cornered' rally participants

Witness: Police 'cornered' rally participants

NONE BERSIH INQUIRY They surrounded and chased the protesters and many fled into hospital grounds, doctor tells Suhakam.
Lynas awaits gov't okay for rare earths plant

Lynas awaits gov't okay for rare earths plant

It is awaiting a Jan 30 decision by the licensing board over an application to begin commissioning the Gebeng plant.
Rajinikanth biography to hit stands on 12.12.12

Rajinikanth biography to hit stands on 12.12.12

'Rajinikanth', authored by Naman Ramachandran, will be the first and only definitive biography of one of India's biggest stars.
Kg Buah Pala villagers take The Star to task

Kg Buah Pala villagers take The Star to task

Nine Kampung Buah Pala families, who were evicted in 2009, lodge police report over a 'misinformed' report in the English daily.

 

Will the world economy end in 2012?

Will the world economy end in 2012?

klse asia stock share market down crash turmoil 060307 COMMENT Analysts agree that the economic outlook for the year 2012 depends on the performance in three major regions.

 

 

PKR to meet police on 901 rally tomorrow

PKR to meet police on 901 rally tomorrow

azmin ali UPDATED 7.26PM PKR No 2 Azmin Ali is to meet with the police tomorrow to discuss Monday's rally at KL court complex.

Settlers' plea: Get Isa Samad off Felda co-op

Settlers' plea: Get Isa Samad off Felda co-op

NONE They argue that the ex-MB cannot be Koperasi Permodalan Felda (KPF) chairperson as he is not even a member.
Umno veterans aim to shed DAP's 'chauvinist image'

Umno veterans aim to shed DAP's 'chauvinist image'

NONE Bloggers Mohd Ariff and Aspan are in extensive talks with the DAP leaders and are 'close to joining the party soon'.
Wanita Umno aunties no match for Auntie Bersih

Wanita Umno aunties no match for Auntie Bersih

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'One is pompous, the other is humble. One represents the politicians, the other represents the rakyat.'
Taib Mahmud gets off scot-free, again

Taib Mahmud gets off scot-free, again

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'The IGP has to take instructions from PM on this, and PM will never allow an investigation because...'
Will 100,000 people show up for 901?

Will 100,000 people show up for 901?

NONE COMMENT ‘How feasible is it to get 100,000 on the streets for any cause? The turnout for Bersih was less than half that.'
Cowgate 'scriptwriters' still hard at work

Cowgate 'scriptwriters' still hard at work

nfc office in bukit kiara FREE YOURSAY Why ‘consultancy fees' for a cattle-rearing business is paid to a rent-a-car boss?