Archive - 16 January 2012

We don't earn that much, clarifies NFC chief exec

We don't earn that much, clarifies NFC chief exec

The firm’s chief executive officer Wan Shahinur Izmir Salleh says the relevant authorities have the information on their payroll.
MAS reintroduces Sandakan-KL direct flights

MAS reintroduces Sandakan-KL direct flights

mas malaysia airline system logo Malaysia Airlines will re-introduce direct flights between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur 11 times weekly from Feb 18.
MACC sets up task force over judges' asset declaration

MACC sets up task force over judges' asset declaration

judiciary gavel The unit is headed by MACC's Inspection and Consultancy Division director Shaharudin Khalid, says the commission.
Jan 31 decision on Shahnaz's mutaah claim

Jan 31 decision on Shahnaz's mutaah claim

Shahnaz had filed the applications to get RM300 million in matrimonial property and RM100 million in mutaah in February last year.
Najib to attend Penang BN CNY open house

Najib to attend Penang BN CNY open house

Penang BN working committee chairperson Dr Teng Hock Nan says Najib is expected to deliver a speech at the event.
Bersih slams EC, PSC for 'serious lack of political will'

Bersih slams EC, PSC for 'serious lack of political will'

Out of Bersih's 41 recommendations, only a few have been agreed to by the Election Commission and the PSC for electoral reform.

 

Exec director denies abuse of NFC credit cards

Exec director denies abuse of NFC credit cards

NONE UPDATED 6.15PM He denies that family members had racked up RM593,500 in personal purchases to company account.
Last Ponggal at Kg Railway Sentul Indian Settlement

Last Ponggal at Kg Railway Sentul Indian Settlement

Some officers lack integrity, laments Penang top cop

Some officers lack integrity, laments Penang top cop

Ayub Yaacob is concerned that some members of the police force think the integrity badges they wear are mere decorative items.

 

Electoral system needs spring cleaning

Electoral system needs spring cleaning

India gives Mahathir a lesson on true democracy

India gives Mahathir a lesson on true democracy

Stop embarrassing Anwar, says Nik Aziz

Stop embarrassing Anwar, says Nik Aziz

NONE INTERVIEW 'Political opponents and the media have been doing so for years. This is sinful, a violation of his dignity.'
Pakatan's march to Putrajaya paved with obstacles

Pakatan's march to Putrajaya paved with obstacles

COMMENT A crucial question went unanswered when Najib attended a luncheon at the Royal Selangor Club.
Prisons Dept denies using force on 200 inmates

Prisons Dept denies using force on 200 inmates

NONE A news report claims that Sg Buloh prison officers had used excessive force to break up a protest on Jan 4.
'Shahrizat's family swiped RM600,000 from NFC'

'Shahrizat's family swiped RM600,000 from NFC'

UPDATED 2.20PM Four members of Shahrizat Abdul Jalil's family spent RM593,500 in 2009, using credit cards paid with cattle project funds, says PKR.
'Slash RM215,000 salary of NFC top executives'

'Slash RM215,000 salary of NFC top executives'

NONE This will give more meaning to the temporary freeze imposed on the National Feedlot Corporation’s assets, says DAP.
'Najib placing Mydin's profits above rakyat's welfare'

'Najib placing Mydin's profits above rakyat's welfare'

NONE UPDATED 3.11PM Tony Pua slams the PM’s silence on KR1M’s health infringements and for allowing Mydin to profit at...
Murdoch criticises Obama on piracy law

Murdoch criticises Obama on piracy law

Media tycoon used his Twitter account to attack US president over his administration's opposition to parts of draft anti-online piracy legislation.
PAS veep wants RCI on 'NFC mismanagement'

PAS veep wants RCI on 'NFC mismanagement'

NONE UPDATED 1.05PM The problem started when the gov't awarded the project to an inexperienced company in 2006.
Hasan Ali roadshow to expose 'parasites' in PAS

Hasan Ali roadshow to expose 'parasites' in PAS

NONE UPDATED 3.20PM The expelled leader claims that they have infiltrated the most strategic high-ranking posts in the party.
'I oppose Anwar's pro-LGBT stance'

'I oppose Anwar's pro-LGBT stance'

UPDATED 2.25PM Former Selangor PAS head Hasan Ali also says Malaysians should ‘reject’ PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim.
Pakatan must show it has direction and purpose

Pakatan must show it has direction and purpose

Hasan: My sacking didn't follow procedure

Hasan: My sacking didn't follow procedure

NONE UPDATED 3.44PM 'It deviates from Islamic principles of managing an organisation,' he says. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Human milk bank' haram, declares fatwa panel

'Human milk bank' haram, declares fatwa panel

The fatwa committee says when babies are fed from a 'milk bank', they will become ‘milk siblings’ and marriage between the individuals is forbidden.
Do we have an illegal gov't?

Do we have an illegal gov't?

Shouldn’t previous polls results be null and void?
Facebook furore: USM student on police bail

Facebook furore: USM student on police bail

UPDATED 12.30PM This is to allow the student - whose Facebook posting appeared to threaten the PM - to sit for his examinations at USM. [VIDEO INSIDE]
DRB-Hicom to buy 42.7 percent stake in Proton

DRB-Hicom to buy 42.7 percent stake in Proton

NONE UPDATED 3.10PM Khazanah will divest its stake to DRB-Hicom via a conditional sale at RM5.50 per share.
Anwar's acquittal: Whither Umno?

Anwar's acquittal: Whither Umno?

NONE COMMENT Umno hardliners seem to be in conflict with Najib's claim that Anwar’s verdict underscores his reform agenda.

 

Cowgate set to be key GE campaign issue

Cowgate set to be key GE campaign issue

COMMENT The scandal involves agriculture, and particularly cattle - something the rural constituency can understand well.
Hasan betrayed PAS, not the reverse

Hasan betrayed PAS, not the reverse

FREE YOURSAY 'What is there to appeal? You are a traitor and a disgrace to your party, race and religion.'
When Big Brother enters the bedroom

When Big Brother enters the bedroom

Harussani Zakaria FREE VOXPOP 'Harussani, even Muyhiddin is fighting for the rights of Saiful, who admits carrying gel for such activities.'
Poser over Indian void in Pakatan confab banners

Poser over Indian void in Pakatan confab banners

pakatan rakyat convention alor setar pledge Was the absence of Indian Malaysian leaders in Pakatan’s publicity banners for its convention a case of ‘out of sight, out of mind’?  
DPM, Noh Omar have no business in NFC probe

DPM, Noh Omar have no business in NFC probe

FREE YOURSAY 'As former ministers of agriculture, surely they should allow the agencies to do their work without interference.'