Archive - 11 January 2012

Mufti clears FT Islamic council of zakat misuse

Mufti clears FT Islamic council of zakat misuse

FT mufti says the committee on MAIWP's budget for 2010 approved RM205,000 for legal costs under the asnaf fisabilillah.
13 food items under price control for CNY

13 food items under price control for CNY

Minister Ismail Sabri says the price control will be enforced from Jan 19 to 30 to curb unscrupulous traders from manipulating prices.
Perkasa expands to Felda

Perkasa expands to Felda

Perkasa expands to Felda today with the setting up of a coordination committee to cater to settlers wishing to join the NGO.
Tan Chong Motor has no plan to bid for Proton stakes

Tan Chong Motor has no plan to bid for Proton stakes

Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd says it has neither received any formal invitation nor has any plan to bid for the stakes in the national carmaker, Proton Holdings Bhd.
Kayveas says may not contest in next GE

Kayveas says may not contest in next GE

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) president M Kayveas said today it is highly likely that he will not contest in the next general election, expected to be held this year.
Each M'sian to consume 55kg of fish a year by 2020

Each M'sian to consume 55kg of fish a year by 2020

Each person in Malaysia is expected to consume 55kg of fish per year by 2020, based on the increasing demand for this protein source.
Syabas: Implement projects to avert water crisis

Syabas: Implement projects to avert water crisis

Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) has made yet another impassioned call to the federal and state governments to come to terms on the implementation of three projects to avert a
possible water crisis in the Klang Valley by 2014.
Appeal sodomy case, Saiful's father pleads to AG

Appeal sodomy case, Saiful's father pleads to AG

UPDATED 5.55PM 'I'm pleading with the AG to do so for the sake of my son's and family's dignity.' says Azlan Mohd Lazim. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR Youth: Why isn't Perkasa blamed for blasts?

PKR Youth: Why isn't Perkasa blamed for blasts?

The wing points out that Perkasa had explicitly warned it would create ‘provocation’ at the 901 rally on Monday.
Perlis sultan billboards spat boils over

Perlis sultan billboards spat boils over

shahidan kassim 02 Ex-Perlis MB Shahidan Kassim and Kangar municipal council chief face off over billboards promoting Perlis ruler.

Anak: EGM delegates being bribed to back Felda listing

Anak: EGM delegates being bribed to back Felda listing

UPDATED 5PM The NGO says delegates to the co-op EGM are being approached to back the listing of Felda Global Ventures. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Perkasa's 'bulldozer' blocked from entering CM's office

Perkasa's 'bulldozer' blocked from entering CM's office

NONE UPDATED 5.42PM The Malay rights group sends a 'gift' to Guan Eng to protest the alleged demolition of Malay homes.
Malacca Kita branch dissolves, members quit party

Malacca Kita branch dissolves, members quit party

Its hitherto chairperson Col (Rtd) Hashim Puteh says the members of the branch had lost confidence in party leader Zaid Ibrahim.
Fatwa committee okays indelible ink

Fatwa committee okays indelible ink

The National Fatwa Committee decides that the use of indelible ink in the 13th general election is allowable and should be implemented.
Hasan Ali still exco member, but skips meeting

Hasan Ali still exco member, but skips meeting

Selangor exco member Hasan Ali did not attend the exco meeting today because he was 'on leave', say his exco colleagues.
Blogger 'Rocky' given 2 weeks to appoint new lawyer

Blogger 'Rocky' given 2 weeks to appoint new lawyer

Blogger Ahirudin Attan has been given two weeks to appoint a new lawyer in a defamation suit brought by four former bosses of NSTP.
First victory in 'ban cyanide use in gold mining' drive

First victory in 'ban cyanide use in gold mining' drive

NONE Residents of Kampung Bukit Koman in Raub, Pahang, get first court victory in their four-year battle for health and safety.

Research firm: M'sia to register 5% GDP growth

Research firm: M'sia to register 5% GDP growth

NONE AmResearch Sdn Bhd says it is confident the country could sustain an additional growth of five to six percent.
Free and fair elections: Reality or illusion?

Free and fair elections: Reality or illusion?

FREE The former EC head is on a panel that will consider the question tomorrow at a forum organised by the Kelantan government.
Bersih supporters were ready to charge, cop claims

Bersih supporters were ready to charge, cop claims

BERSIH INQUIRY UPDATED 4.15PM Brickfields district police chief says the supporters linked hands and someone shouted ‘1, 2, 3'.
RPK admits asking NST for interview in S'pore

RPK admits asking NST for interview in S'pore

Blogger RPK says he operates in unpredictable and unconventional ways, thus there is no need to explain his strategy to his readers.

 

Hasan still not getting the message

Hasan still not getting the message

Appeal sacking, Haron Din tells Hasan

Appeal sacking, Haron Din tells Hasan

dr haron din pas The PAS deputy spiritual leader notes the expulsion could educate members to be prudent in making statements.
Indonesian filmmaker wants Siti for new romance flick

Indonesian filmmaker wants Siti for new romance flick

The singer was offered to act together with Indonesian top stars Nicholas Saputra, Christine Hakim and Dian Sastrowardoyo.
Rural S'wak haulier scam uncovered

Rural S'wak haulier scam uncovered

UPDATED 5.45PM State MACC chief Bahri Md Zin says the transporters were found to make false claims amounting to hundreds of thousands.
PAS: Why would 901 group bomb themselves?

PAS: Why would 901 group bomb themselves?

NONE UPDATED 1.50PM Mahfuz Omar points out that those injured or had their vehicles damaged were Pakatan supporters.
Sneak peek of Pakatan manifesto at weekend meet

Sneak peek of Pakatan manifesto at weekend meet

NONE UPDATED 1.45PM PAS MP Dzulkefly says working papers to be presented will make up the ‘Jingga Deal’. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Student activist charged with obstructing police

Student activist charged with obstructing police

NONE UPDATED 3.50PM Mohd Bukhairy claims trial for allegedly being aggressive to a police officer on Jan 6. [VIDEO INSIDE]
New political landscape beckons

New political landscape beckons

Sodomy II's finale has altered the balance of power.
Large quake hits Aceh, tsunami warning lifted

Large quake hits Aceh, tsunami warning lifted

NONE UPDATED 1.55PM A 7.1 magnitude quake shook Aceh early this morning but no reports on fatalities were received.
'Bombs linked to 901 rally demonstrators'

'Bombs linked to 901 rally demonstrators'

NONE Utusan Malaysia quotes a police source as saying bombs were brought into court complex area by 901 rally participants.
Delay in Thaipusam preparations in Penang

Delay in Thaipusam preparations in Penang

NONE UPDATED 12.55PM Those intending to operate stalls wonder why the HEB has yet to call them for a discussion.
901 verdict: What it really proved

901 verdict: What it really proved

NONE COMMENT A total of 27 prosecution witnesses and the finding is that sodomy was not proven. Is this not proof of conspiracy?
Anwar free: And now for Malaysia

Anwar free: And now for Malaysia

Really? No interference in country's judiciary?
Umno veteran: Sodomy verdict alone not sufficient

Umno veteran: Sodomy verdict alone not sufficient

NONE INTERVIEW Kadir Sheikh Fadzir hopes the acquittal would be the start for the judiciary to put things right. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Case should have been dismissed from the get-go

Case should have been dismissed from the get-go

FREE VOXPOP 'Praise for the judge is misplaced - his verdict was as much a politically directed decision as was his decision to call for Anwar's defence.'
Muhyiddin waging battle on two fronts

Muhyiddin waging battle on two fronts

FREE VOXPOP 'One is to beat the opposition in the next GE, and second, to be the next PM. It looks like he will lose both.'
And who shall apologise to Anwar?

And who shall apologise to Anwar?

anwar ibrahim in seremban thumb FREE YOURSAY 'The BN leaders are nuts. The time for the judiciary to redeem itself has expired long, long time ago.'
KL court blasts a blatant act of terrorism

KL court blasts a blatant act of terrorism

FREE VOXPOP 'How come the police, who are capable of scrutinising every minute detail (even if it doesn't exist), failed to stop this?'
Sodomy acquittal is BN's last throw of the dice

Sodomy acquittal is BN's last throw of the dice

FREE YOURSAY 'This verdict was their least-worst option. It wasn't a great option, but the other options would be far worse.'
Political sanity must return to Malaysia

Political sanity must return to Malaysia