Archive - 24 January 2012

PM disappoints by not naming new Penang BN chief

PM disappoints by not naming new Penang BN chief

NONE Gerakan sec-gen Teng Chang Yeow, who was tipped to be the new state chief, could only say that he has yet to meet PM.
100,000 for joint patrols to curb crime

100,000 for joint patrols to curb crime

Home Ministry has targeted 100,000 enforcement personnel to participate in nationwide joint patrols to reduce crime rate in March.
RM300mil allocated for Orang Asli houses

RM300mil allocated for Orang Asli houses

The government will increase the allocation for building such houses from RM33,000 to RM40,000 and add facilities like electricity and water.
Experts needed to analyse old Jawi manuscripts

Experts needed to analyse old Jawi manuscripts

The National Library has 4,600 old manuscripts but not all can be analysed because they are written in old Jawi, says its DG.
Anwar is only making empty promises, says Sabah CM

Anwar is only making empty promises, says Sabah CM

They will promise everything, even the moon and the stars, because they know they are not the government, says Musa Aman.
Lynas secures RM700mil to complete Gebeng plant

Lynas secures RM700mil to complete Gebeng plant

NONE The company says it has signed binding documents for a RM699 million unsecured convertible bonds issue.
Columnist defends Rosmah's shopping spree report

Columnist defends Rosmah's shopping spree report

NONE UPDATED 5.54PM 'I stand by every word. My source is rock solid. Free press rules,' says Andrew Hornery.
Gerakan kick-starts its polls drive on TV and radio

Gerakan kick-starts its polls drive on TV and radio

The media campaign is an apparent response to DAP-led Penang government’s criticism of an 'ineffective' past administration.

Najib launches Umno's 'love squad' vans

Najib launches Umno's 'love squad' vans

umno 65th anniversary 110511 najib making doa The Sayang Squad vans will be used by 14 Umno divisions in Kelantan while the other will be used by state Umno.
Cops in cahoots with rowdy mob, alleges ABU

Cops in cahoots with rowdy mob, alleges ABU

abu ceramah disturbed 220112 thumbnail UPDATED 2.54PM Co-organisers suspect police involvement in the disruption of ceramah. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
DG says babies' death not due to infection

DG says babies' death not due to infection

Health Ministry has ruled out bacterial infection as the cause of the death of two babies at a daycare centre in Taman Permata.
Appeal against Anwar's acquittal a fatal mistake

Appeal against Anwar's acquittal a fatal mistake

COMMENT This appeal proves for the umpteenth time that Najib’s words cannot be trusted and his so-called political reform is an illusion.

5,000-strong army camp in Marang

5,000-strong army camp in Marang

NONE Terengganu has approved an 800-hectare area in Kampung Tebuang Jenang for the camp - expected to spur businesses.
Khoo's remarks full of errors, says Malay leftist

Khoo's remarks full of errors, says Malay leftist

COMMENT An honest academic should be balanced in his outlook and not be a mouthpiece to lies and distortions.
Romanians integrate protest into democracy

Romanians integrate protest into democracy

ANALYSIS What sparked the protests was a draft law to privatise the health system presented by the president without public debate.
Heavy traffic flow along major highways

Heavy traffic flow along major highways

NONE UPDATED 1.35PM An increase in vehicles on the road has resulted in slow traffic at some of the major highways.
Nine deaths on eighth day of Ops Sikap

Nine deaths on eighth day of Ops Sikap

accidents car accident 260906 Nine deaths were recorded on the eighth day of Ops Sikap yesterday, bringing the total death toll since Jan 16 to 93.
Australian regulator files lawsuit against AirAsia

Australian regulator files lawsuit against AirAsia

AirAsia is slapped with a lawsuit by Australian regulators accusing it of failing to disclose the full price of fares.
'Students vow to vote Kedah MB out'

'Students vow to vote Kedah MB out'

Lift the suspension of students or risk being brought down in the forthcoming general election, student groups warn Kedah menteri besar.

Dismantling a dictatorship - peacefully

Dismantling a dictatorship - peacefully

ANALYSIS As he dismantles a military dictatorship without a shot being fired, Burmese president is resorting to the political art of compromise.
Greece seizes 20 million cigarettes from Malaysia

Greece seizes 20 million cigarettes from Malaysia

The seizure took place on Friday thanks to information from British authorities, and a probe was under way to determine the recipient.
Debate highlights how tough it is to be gay

Debate highlights how tough it is to be gay

NONE BN leaders have lambasted Anwar for a statement to the BBC that they interpreted as expressing support for gay rights.
What's the fuss if you've nothing to hide?

What's the fuss if you've nothing to hide?

your say FREE YOURSAY ‘Is it because the assets acquired are way beyond the imagination of the rakyat?'
Rosmah, sue them and clear your name

Rosmah, sue them and clear your name

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'If they are wrong, you'll receive compensation for defamation and can shop to glory.'