Archive - 13 January 2012

The Congress of Unions of Employees in Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) wants to have a say in the discussions on the revision to the Public Service New Remuneration Scheme (SBPA) so that there would be no more issues arising after its implementation.

An aunt of Sultan Ibrahim of Johor, Tunku Tun Maimunah Sultan Ismail, died of heart failure in Johor Baru today.

UPDATED 11.15PM 'I'm offering a month's wages in addition to the RM10,000 police have offered,' says the Pasir Mas MP and Perkasa chief.

The Sarawak National Party (SNAP) will have a new president when its triennial general assembly (TGA) convenes this Sunday, after its current president Edwin Dundang Bugak decided not to seek re-election.

Najib promises to abolish the 'excessive rental increase' for shoplots at the PKNS Complex when BN takes over the state government.

It is celebrated during the 10th month of the Tamil calendar to mark the harvest of crops from the fields.

Chief Justice Arifin Zakaria, attorney-general Abdul Gani Patail and Bar Council president Lim Chee Wee will be giving speeches.

Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, who is representing Rais, says he could not serve the committal proceedings papers on the blogger.

The closed-door gathering was attended by 1,300 grassroots leaders, including 894 polling and counting agents in the state.

Human Resources Minister Dr S Subramaniam says the system was aimed at eliminating the role of middlemen.

The Economist says the acquittal aside, the trial has done its job to ‘weaken’ the opposition leader and tarnish his reputation.

UPDATED 7.40PM 'It is their business,' says Anwar of moves by prosecution to consider appealing. [VIDEO INSIDE]

A leading rubber industry agency has predicted Malaysia will emerge as the world’s top condom producer this year.

The meeting, that include Muslim NGOs Accin and MCCBCHST, lasts about 30 minutes where they discuss religious issues.

It’s time to ditch victimhood.

A limited viewing of the plant’s radioactive waste management plan raises ‘many crucial areas’ requiring greater study and discussion.

The PSC proposals just require changes to procedures, so they can be implemented within a week, according to former EC chief.

 

U PDATED 6.11PM Najib hopes to call elections 'soon' as speculation over the date heats up with Anwar's acquittal, but...

The last chance for the seven men, who are demanding compensation for injuries, may be the Federal Court.

PKR secretary-general poses this question to Jawi following its recent comments on the use of tithe funds by its officials.

The issues included the voter's right to refuse to be marked with the ink, and concerns among Muslims, says minister.

In a research note today, OSK Research Sdn Bhd says the withdrawal of these routes would be positive for MAS.

UPDATED 12.50PM MB Khalid says the sultan has agreed Hasan be removed following his sacking by the party.

Both newspapers highlight that the Progressive Organisation of Gays in the Philippines (Pro-Gay) had lauded the acquittal.

UPDATED 1.50PM The suit was filed against the police for Kugan's death while in their custody. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The megaproject's development authority Recoda differs with NGOs, saying the NREB and DOE are sufficient.

The High Court can hear S Banggarma's challenge against her conversion to Islam at age seven, says Court of Appeal.

PM Najib and his cabinet members should declare their assets too if they are serious about transformation.

 

UDPATED 1.03PM Warming up for tomorrow's day-long affair,  Pakatan leaders are holding a series of ceramah in Kedah tonight.

I NTERVIEW The newly-formed Amanah may join forces with Pakatan in the next polls, says Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir.

FREE VOXPOP 'The Malays should stop complaining about their 'ketuanan' when these privileges are only meant for the Umno leaders.'

UPDATED 1.20PM The land acquisition threat has been described as a 'Chinese New Year gift' for those affected.

FREE YOURSAY 'This act of planting IED adds a very alarming and dangerous development to our political process.'

FREE YOURSAY ‘Don't waste the taxpayers' money, you should be going after the murderers, robbers and rapists out there.'

FREE YOURSAY 'The patronage system in Umno is killing the party slowly without the prospect of proper renewal.'

FREE YOURSAY ‘The one diamond ring allegedly bought by PM's wife Rosmah Mansor is worth many times the assets of Penang CM Lim Guan Eng.'