Archive - 12 February 2012

End internal bickering before GE, Zahid tells BN

End internal bickering before GE, Zahid tells BN

There is still time for the Barisan Nasional (BN) to bolster the image of the party and winnable candidates before the next general election, said Defence Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.   
Felda GV: Regional competition justifies listing

Felda GV: Regional competition justifies listing

Its chairperson Isa Samad also unleashes a crop of goodies for settlers including a RM200mil loan top up.
Tajudin's appeal: Corporate governance under scrutiny

Tajudin's appeal: Corporate governance under scrutiny

NONE The ex MAS chief's case raises the question whether cabinet can interfere with what should rightfully be a GLC board’s decision.
Hadi: Differences in Pakatan common, not an issue

Hadi: Differences in Pakatan common, not an issue

The PAS chief says disagreeing over Israel does not alter the coalition’s united stand on forming a ‘just government’.
1Care: Corporations benefit, public suffers

1Care: Corporations benefit, public suffers

BN gov't to list all help K'tan has received

BN gov't to list all help K'tan has received

The federal government is to itemise its financial allocations to the Kelantan government over the years to enable the people know the facts, Kelantan Umno Liaison Committee chairman Mustapa Mohamed said today.     
LRT extensions to be awarded by June

LRT extensions to be awarded by June

Prasarana Negara Bhd hopes to award all LRT Line Extension contracts by the first half of 2012.    
Kedah MB told to explain 30% 'rebate'

Kedah MB told to explain 30% 'rebate'

Kedah MCA gets defensive and says Umno never practises asking for such ‘rebates’ when giving out funds.   
Nong Chik, answer for EPF housing loan fiasco

Nong Chik, answer for EPF housing loan fiasco

Another ceramah aborted after 'gangsters' strike

Another ceramah aborted after 'gangsters' strike

klang student smm ceramah 120212 The ceramah on academic freedom was aborted last night after a rowdy group broke chairs and blockaded the venue in Klang.
By popular demand, PAS top two will run in GE13

By popular demand, PAS top two will run in GE13

UPDATED 4.48PM Nik Aziz and Hadi Awang are likely stand in GE13 as the party's grassroots are all for it.
Hadi: Solution for Kuin row soon

Hadi: Solution for Kuin row soon

UPDATED 4.10PM PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang says the students, campus officials and the Kedah MB wants to resolve the controversy amicably.
Last-minute bid by lawyers fails to stop deportation

Last-minute bid by lawyers fails to stop deportation

UPDATED 11.05PM Hamza Kashgari was already with Saudi officials after an interim court order barring the deportation was issued.

I will quit Kita if I am outvoted, says Zaid

I will quit Kita if I am outvoted, says Zaid

NONE INTERVIEW The Kita president wants 'problematic' members weeded out and will resign if the CEC sees otherwise.

 

Learn from BBC and apologise, Najib urged

Learn from BBC and apologise, Najib urged

NONE DAP sec-gen Guan Eng says the PM has disgraced and embarrassed the country by paying to clean up its image abroad.
M'sia deports Saudi journalist Kashgari

M'sia deports Saudi journalist Kashgari

UPDATED 6.15PM The authorities have deported a young journalist, who is likely to face the wrath of the Saudi Arabian public.

K'tan to build highway sans Putrajaya's help

K'tan to build highway sans Putrajaya's help

The Kelantan government will proceed on its own with the stillborn Kota Baru-Kuala Krai highway because Putrajaya was dragging its feet.
BBC apologises for airing paid PR pieces

BBC apologises for airing paid PR pieces

NONE BBC runs a worldwide apology for having aired government-sponsored programmes, eight of which featured Malaysia.

Ill feelings over 1Care in East M'sia

Ill feelings over 1Care in East M'sia

NONE Sarawak PKR says rising anger over the controversial 1Care health financing reforms will be reflected at the polls.

 

Only nine percent of M'sian workers unionised

Only nine percent of M'sian workers unionised

A mere nine percent of the nation’s 11 million workers are unionised and this figure is far from that of Japan, the United Kingdom and Singapore.
Music legend Whitney Houston dies at 48

Music legend Whitney Houston dies at 48

whitney houston thumb Police received an emergency call from someone in her entourage and found Houston on the floor of her hotel room.
Curtin confers honorary doctorate on Rosmah

Curtin confers honorary doctorate on Rosmah

NONE This is in recognition of her efforts in the development of education, particularly through the Permata Negara programme.
To change, Umno must first lose in the GE

To change, Umno must first lose in the GE

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Umno can only change from its corrupt mind and soul when all its present leaders are changed.'
Don't let Perkasa join KFC fray

Don't let Perkasa join KFC fray

FREE YOURSAY 'Not much of a peep from KFC's management so far, so I guess they are content to allow Perkasa to speak for them.'
'Kung fu' chicken - a case of not-so-fast food

'Kung fu' chicken - a case of not-so-fast food

FREE YOURSAY 'If someone scolds you, you have the right to punch that person? If you can't work in the hospitality industry, stay out of it.'
KFC fracas: Conflict resolution, Pakatan-style

KFC fracas: Conflict resolution, Pakatan-style

COMMENT Two MPs combine to give a foretaste of what inner-city conflict resolution would look like under Pakatan rule.
Banks do not do Cowgate

Banks do not do Cowgate

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Ask Nazir Razak, the PM's brother, what he thinks of lending the entire loan portfolio to bumi companies.'
Indians smothered by the humongous garland

Indians smothered by the humongous garland

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'I have never seen a garland even half that size being put on the statue of Lord Murugan.'
PM-sultan talks: Johor MB's succession on agenda

PM-sultan talks: Johor MB's succession on agenda

COMMENT Prime Minister Najib’s meeting with the Johor sultan today would likely dwell on matters of serious political import.