Archive - 26 January 2012

More narcotics arrests, but fewer drugs seized

More narcotics arrests, but fewer drugs seized

Police arrested more drug dealers in the past two years, but the value of drugs confiscated dropped by RM27.46 million.
Nor Omar defends NFC, project not a failure

Nor Omar defends NFC, project not a failure

The auditor-general's clarification proves the project has not failed, says the agriculture and agro-based industry minister.
Feedback gathered on UUCA amendment

Feedback gathered on UUCA amendment

Sixty percent of them want Act amended, not abolished, says amendment panel chair Nik Ahmad Kamal Nik Mahmood.
Traffic generally smooth along North-South Expressway

Traffic generally smooth along North-South Expressway

Traffic was reported to be generally smooth on the North-South Expressway although there instances of accidents at some locations.
Fake invite to Himpun making the rounds in mosques

Fake invite to Himpun making the rounds in mosques

Penang committee for Islamic affairs chief has lodged a police report over a fake letter bearing the state government logo and forged signature.
Why was Saiful Bukhari not charged?

Why was Saiful Bukhari not charged?

Dr M: Scrapping raced-based policies will lead to riots

Dr M: Scrapping raced-based policies will lead to riots

NONE UPDATED 7.35PM Enmity between poorer and richer races will cause great social tensions which will lead to instability.

 

Bid for KDSB, eight others to deposit RM37mil as security

Bid for KDSB, eight others to deposit RM37mil as security

The government has applied for an order that Kuala Dimensi Sdn Bhd (KDSB) and eight others deposit a sum of RM37,784,006 to the Court of Appeal as security pending disposal of its (government’s) appeal at the court.
CAP: Firecracker ban - a mockery of the law

CAP: Firecracker ban - a mockery of the law

Pro-UUCA Kedah MB should join BN, says Aziz Bari

Pro-UUCA Kedah MB should join BN, says Aziz Bari

UPDATED 6.10PM The constitutional law expert calls on Pakatan to take action on Azizan Abdul Razak as his stand is clearly against the party line.
Malacca pays RM7.7mil to take over stage buses

Malacca pays RM7.7mil to take over stage buses

The payment is for 110 buses totalling RM5.4 million and 118 workers involving a sum of RM1.8 million as well as additional compensation of RM500,000.
Hindraf is not about an individual's agenda

Hindraf is not about an individual's agenda

Doris Sohpia sworn in as Senate deputy president

Doris Sohpia sworn in as Senate deputy president

NONE The 52-year-old PRS women's wing chief is the first woman from Sarawak to be appointed to the position.
Hindraf brothers split over 'marriage' with ABU

Hindraf brothers split over 'marriage' with ABU

NONE While Uthayakumar calls on members to avoid Anything But Umno, chairperson Waythamoorthy wants them to support it.
Hindu Endowment Board disappoints stall operators

Hindu Endowment Board disappoints stall operators

Jamil Khir: Central committee set up to address apostasy

Jamil Khir: Central committee set up to address apostasy

He said the committee would monitor enforcement of the law by the Islamic Religious Departments in the respective states.
Khaled: Five universities given autonomy to excel

Khaled: Five universities given autonomy to excel

NONE UM, UKM, USM, UPM and UTM have been given the autonomy to become innovative, says the Higher Education Minister. 
AirAsia blindsided by fares issue

AirAsia blindsided by fares issue

NONE UPDATED 3.50PM AirAsia was not aware of the problems with the fares carried on its website until hit by the suit.
PAC awaits MACC, police to wrap up probe on NFC

PAC awaits MACC, police to wrap up probe on NFC

nfc office in bukit kiara 'PAC will wait until other agencies have completed their probe, since it involves the same people.'

'Form sentencing council over fatal road offences'

'Form sentencing council over fatal road offences'

Bar Council president Lim Chee Wee says with the existence of the sentencing council, punishments meted out to offenders would fit the offences.
Sugar subsidies more than doubled ahead of polls

Sugar subsidies more than doubled ahead of polls

NONE UPDATED 5.40PM A source says subsidies were raised to 54 sen, from 20 sen to offset higher prices for imported sugar.
Felda will face RM1.5bil deficit, warns NGO

Felda will face RM1.5bil deficit, warns NGO

NONE UPDATED 4.10PM Felda will face a deficit of RM1.25 billion to RM1.5 billion annually if its subsidiary FGV is listed.
PM scheduled to join FT Day celebration

PM scheduled to join FT Day celebration

FT Minister Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin says the programme would also see the participation of civil servants and private sector employees.
Hata could be leading edge of DAP thrust in Johor

Hata could be leading edge of DAP thrust in Johor

NONE COMMENT Not since ex-strongman Lee Kau led the charge has DAP been better placed to revive its banner in central Johor.
Umno stifles dissent as general election looms

Umno stifles dissent as general election looms

charles santiago mp speaks Using rowdies to disrupt rallies and ceramah shows that the Umno-led coalition government would do anything to stay in power.
Pakatan states 'won't sign land deals with FGV'

Pakatan states 'won't sign land deals with FGV'

UPDATED 4.37PM Kedah, Selangor and Kelantan see the deal as one-sided and does not benefit the settlers, says Anak chief Mazlan Aliman.
Adam to appeal to minister against suspension

Adam to appeal to minister against suspension

NONE Students should be given the space to voice out and seek justice, and not be restricted of their rights, says the student activist.
'First Lady of Shopping' reported to MACC

'First Lady of Shopping' reported to MACC

PKR-linked NGO Jingga 13 lodges a report with MACC, urging it to probe allegations of Rosmah's profligate shopping. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Hasan Ali warned to belt up,  or  else...

Hasan Ali warned to belt up, or else...

PKR deputy president Azmin Ali warns former Selangor exco Hasan Ali to mind his moves, if he does not want his secrets exposed.
Perak Religious Dept raids OWC's 'pure sex' forum

Perak Religious Dept raids OWC's 'pure sex' forum

NONE The Obedient Wives Club was hosting the forum in Ipoh in conjunction with its ‘The Prophet is the Icon of Pure Sex’ campaign.
Freak storm hits flats in Lembah Pantai

Freak storm hits flats in Lembah Pantai

NONE A freak storm hit Lembah Pantai in Kuala Lumpur yesterday evening, sending zinc sheets from the roof of 12 Seri Chempaka flats flying.
M'sia ranks higher on press freedom by default

M'sia ranks higher on press freedom by default

Malaysia climbed up 19 spots in the world according to the Press Freedom Index, thanks to the downward spirals in other countries.
Shopping for the opposition

Shopping for the opposition

Survival now an absolute art form.
War crimes immunity for ex-leaders under fire

War crimes immunity for ex-leaders under fire

egypt the day after mubarak overthrow women celebrating thumb Ousted political and military leaders in the Middle East continue to seek immunity from war crimes prosecutions.
Wait a sec, how to prove Hang Tuah's DNA?

Wait a sec, how to prove Hang Tuah's DNA?

FREE YOURSAY ‘There is no one living today who can conclusively prove they are even remotely related by blood to Hang Tuah.'
Technically, we are all Africans

Technically, we are all Africans

FREE YOURSAY ‘Are there any plans for Najib to introduce 1Africa? Or perhaps give African Muslims ‘Malay' status?'
PKR: AG's  clarification doesn't absolve NFC

PKR: AG's clarification doesn't absolve NFC

The AG clarifying yesterday that his department's audit was on the National Feedlot Centre and not the NFC does not preclude abuse of power.
Gay journalist - what difference would that make?

Gay journalist - what difference would that make?

FREE YOURSAY 'Rosmah must disclose what exactly happened; it is pointless to let others to come to her defence, be it the designer, his publicists or this blogger.'
Police must explain tardiness in taking action

Police must explain tardiness in taking action

abu ceramah disturbed 220112 thumbnail FREE YOURSAY 'The video clearly shows the disruption caused by the outsiders and yet the police said nothing happened?'
Plug pulled on Rosmah- inspired 'Aku Jimat' app

Plug pulled on Rosmah- inspired 'Aku Jimat' app

NONE ‘Aku Jimat’, rated the second most popular among Malaysian paid applications, appears to have gone missing.