Archive - 19 January 2012

Another undergrad nabbed over Facebook threat

Another undergrad nabbed over Facebook threat

A female student was detained in Kedah today over an alleged threat on Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's life posted on her Facebook page.
Defence Ministry briefs opposition MPs on navy deal

Defence Ministry briefs opposition MPs on navy deal

NONE UPDATED 8.15PM It explains why the cost of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) had increased by RM3 billion from RM6 billion.
Rafizi: Minister's libel suit a big mistake

Rafizi: Minister's libel suit a big mistake

PKR strategy chief Mohd Rafizi Ramli says Shahrizat’s libel suit would only lead to more exposés on the National Feedlot Corporation fiasco.

Reader confidence: Malaysiakini edges out rivals

Reader confidence: Malaysiakini edges out rivals

It inspires more confidence among readers compared with rivals in the alternative media, a survey shows.
Ex-MIC deputy president back home after brain surgery

Ex-MIC deputy president back home after brain surgery

S Subramaniam, 67, who underwent brain surgery last November, has been allowed to leave for home from the Gleneagles Medical Centre.
Survey: Najib more capable leader than Anwar

Survey: Najib more capable leader than Anwar

najib razak anwar ibrahim The PM beats Anwar in several categories of a UM survey carried out from October-December last year.
Anwar must forgive and work towards a better M'sia

Anwar must forgive and work towards a better M'sia

EC to implement 7 out of 10 PSC proposals for GE13

EC to implement 7 out of 10 PSC proposals for GE13

NONE The remaining three involve non-resident voters, absentee voters abroad and the changing of registration areas.
Only 18 percent surveyed give Pakatan polls win

Only 18 percent surveyed give Pakatan polls win

Irrespective of their party leanings, 43 percent of 2,559 people in a Universiti Malaya nationwide survey say BN will keep control.
Minimum wages won't have big impact, says Dr Subra

Minimum wages won't have big impact, says Dr Subra

The government is certain that the minimum wage scheme in the private sector will only have a slight negative impact on the public if it is implemented, said Human Resource Minister Dr S Subramaniam.
MIER revises upward 2011 GDP growth to 4.9 percent

MIER revises upward 2011 GDP growth to 4.9 percent

The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) has revised upward Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2011 to 4.9 percent from 4.6 percent, supported by an encouraging improvement in the previous quarter.
Asset declaration good, but check liabilities, too

Asset declaration good, but check liabilities, too

Villagers in Pahang living in fear of prowling tiger

Villagers in Pahang living in fear of prowling tiger

Some 600 residents of Kampung Bongsu near Lanchang are living in fear of a tiger they believe is prowling near their village.
One candidate, one seat: It's democracy, stupid!

One candidate, one seat: It's democracy, stupid!

COMMENT Democracy is about people's participation - meaning creating opportunities for more to engage in the process of government.
Happy birthday, Yong Vui Kong

Happy birthday, Yong Vui Kong

DPM: Equitable distribution to counter extremism

DPM: Equitable distribution to counter extremism

UPDATED 4.50PM The deputy prime minister says political exclusion and social deprivation are also root causes of extremism which must be dealt with.
US camera pioneer Kodak files for bankruptcy

US camera pioneer Kodak files for bankruptcy

US camera pioneer Eastman Kodak filed for bankruptcy early today after years of failing to keep pace with the digital age.
Shahrizat strikes back with RM100mil libel suit

Shahrizat strikes back with RM100mil libel suit

NONE UPDATED 6.05PM She sues PKR's Zuraida and Rafizi and is confident NFC probe will prove her innocence.
Homeguru inks collaboration with Malaysiakini

Homeguru inks collaboration with Malaysiakini

NONE Property expert HomeGuru.com.my announces the launch of its collaboration with Malaysiakini.com.
PKR rep to battle Boustead's reclamation move

PKR rep to battle Boustead's reclamation move

Pantai Jerejak's Sim Tze Tzin says he won't succumb to pressure from the corporate giant for doing his duty as people's representative.
13 killed on third day of Ops Sikap

13 killed on third day of Ops Sikap

The police website reported four more deaths yesterday as compared to the second day, with motorists making up most of the fatalities.
Lim dares Nor Mohamed to debate abolishing tolls

Lim dares Nor Mohamed to debate abolishing tolls

UPDATED 4.28PM He is prepared to debate the minister on why some of the existing tolls cannot be abolished. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Rosmah-inspired' game for Apple users

'Rosmah-inspired' game for Apple users

NONE Thanks to the game, Apple's iPod, iPad and iPhone users can now pick up some tips on how to save for the future.
Audit firms more credible than MACC, says Guan Eng

Audit firms more credible than MACC, says Guan Eng

NONE It's better independent auditors verify asset declarations of ministers and their families as MACC can't be trusted.

Prof Zainal Kling: Hang Tuah could well be a legend

Prof Zainal Kling: Hang Tuah could well be a legend

There isn’t much evidence to support the claim that Hang Tuah is a historical figure, so he can very well be ‘a legend but not a myth’.
Price control for 12 days for CNY celebration

Price control for 12 days for CNY celebration

Several essential items have been placed under the price control scheme, effective today until Jan 30, in conjunction with Chinese New Year.
Ex-NUJ president Hata Wahari joins DAP

Ex-NUJ president Hata Wahari joins DAP

NONE UPDATED 5.10PM Guan Eng says he hopes that Hata will continue his fight for press freedom. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR: Probe Shahrizat family's purchases as well

PKR: Probe Shahrizat family's purchases as well

Party demands all purchases by family members from the time of the contract award be audited to determine if NFC funds were abused.
Nazri: If Bersih 3.0 takes to streets, they'll face the music

Nazri: If Bersih 3.0 takes to streets, they'll face the music

UPDATED 1.30PM Nazri Aziz says this in response to news reports that Bersih may hold yet another mass rally.
Public disclosure of ministers' assets 'dangerous'

Public disclosure of ministers' assets 'dangerous'

NONE UPDATED 6.05PM Releasing such details to the public may endanger the politicians, says Nazri Aziz.

NFC: AG's Chambers not satisfied with police's probe

NFC: AG's Chambers not satisfied with police's probe

NONE The AG's Chambers have returned police investigation papers on the NFC, saying they are incomplete.

Azizan: Kedah gov't to go ahead with mall project

Azizan: Kedah gov't to go ahead with mall project

'If the court decides against the demolition of the madrasah, let it remain there. We will abide by the court's decision,' says MB.
Islamic affairs exco post loss 'shames' PAS

Islamic affairs exco post loss 'shames' PAS

PAS is said to have been "shamed" by the Selangor Islamic affairs  exco portfolio being taken over by MB Khalid Ibrahim of the PKR.
Lynas shares surge ahead of expected M'sian approval

Lynas shares surge ahead of expected M'sian approval

The RM1.5 billion plant near Kuantan is already 85 percent complete but has faced strong opposition from community groups.
Activist seeks to revive legacy of teaching university

Activist seeks to revive legacy of teaching university

NONE INTERVIEW 'I want UPSI to be what it was, Sultan Idris Training College - a birthplace of fighters.' [VIDEO INSIDE]
Hello, two-party system is not a two-race system

Hello, two-party system is not a two-race system

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'The argument that M'sia can't have a two-party system because we are multiracial flies in the face of logic.'
Apologise to Ambiga, Kit Siang urges 'moderate' Najib

Apologise to Ambiga, Kit Siang urges 'moderate' Najib

The prime minister must demonstrate his seriousness in calling for moderates to unite against all forms of extremism, starting within Malaysia.

MCA decries zero Indian leaders on Pakatan banners

MCA decries zero Indian leaders on Pakatan banners

MCA veep Chor Chee Heung raps Pakatan for ‘assuming that the Indian community has no choice but to vote them in.’
Myths can also be dangerous

Myths can also be dangerous

Myths are grand narratives.
Will Shahrizat be dropped ahead of the polls?

Will Shahrizat be dropped ahead of the polls?

NONE Analysts say it is unlikely that the PM will drop any minister from his cabinet given the potential of polls being called shortly.
Family calls for rally on Feb 2 over Teoh judicial review

Family calls for rally on Feb 2 over Teoh judicial review

NONE The appellate court is to deliver its decision on Teoh family’s appeal for leave to seek a judicial review of the RCI findings.
S'pore-sized land lots go to Taib-linked firms

S'pore-sized land lots go to Taib-linked firms

NONE The total size of the parcels of the land granted to the 31 companies, reach 198,882ha, according to the Bruno Manser Fund.
Dr M fails to understand criminal justice system

Dr M fails to understand criminal justice system

FREE YOURSAY 'Saiful has no right to appeal because this is not a civil case but a criminal one. It rests with the AG or the prosecution to appeal'
Not Bersih but gov't holding people to ransom

Not Bersih but gov't holding people to ransom

NONE Bersih is alarmed that the government can't give a simple commitment to ensure its demands are met.

 

Najib's quandary: Half-paced or full throttle reform?

Najib's quandary: Half-paced or full throttle reform?

NONE COMMENT Two episodes show the dilemma of a PM who likes the pantomime of reform but does not have the persona for it.
Ah Jib Gor can't stomach the truth

Ah Jib Gor can't stomach the truth

FREE YOURSAY ‘The administrator for the Facebook page delete comments deemed unfavourable so fast they barely appear when they are posted. '
50 years is enough, reforms cannot wait

50 years is enough, reforms cannot wait

FREE YOURSAY 'Hisham, how much more time do you need and how much more patience must the people grant you? Another 50 years?'
Saiful's father expresses worry over sodomy appeal

Saiful's father expresses worry over sodomy appeal

UPDATED 7.30PM He is worried that there has been no indication by the AG's Chambers to file an appeal.