Archive - 14 February 2012

Reject aid if regarded as bribery, opposition told

Reject aid if regarded as bribery, opposition told

If the opposition regards the government giving the people aid as bribery, they should reject them including subsidies for essential goods.
Muhyiddin: Kedah winnable if internal problems fixed

Muhyiddin: Kedah winnable if internal problems fixed

The deputy prime minister said the people were becoming more aware of the weaknesses of the PAS-controlled state government.

 

Gov't clarifies status of BR1M funding

Gov't clarifies status of BR1M funding

It did not borrow from any party, including the World Bank or use the money from the EPF, to finance the 1Malaysia People's Aid (BR1M) programme.
AG asked on action taken in sex video issue

AG asked on action taken in sex video issue

Cheras Umno wants to know if the Attorney General Chambers has taken action on a sex video which allegedly features an opposition leader.
Voter audit reveals 200,000 dubious records

Voter audit reveals 200,000 dubious records

NONE UPDATED 10.46PM A PSC audit reveals thousands of cases where dozens of voters are registered to a single address.
Body of second cockfight gambler found in swamp

Body of second cockfight gambler found in swamp

The body of another man believed to have drowned after jumping into a swamp to escape the police during a raid on a cockfighting den in Kampung Paya Keladan in Temerloh two days ago was found today.
AirAsia launches first big sale this year

AirAsia launches first big sale this year

Low cost airline AirAsia is having its first big sale this year across both AirAsia and AirAsia X’s route network with all-in, one-way fares from as low as RM19.
'Political developments' holding up Scorpene case

'Political developments' holding up Scorpene case

These are delaying appointment of a judge in Paris to hear Suaram's allegations of kickbacks paid by French submarine builder DCNS.
Zakat fund was not misused, says council

Zakat fund was not misused, says council

The FT Islamic Affairs Council says Yayasan Taqwa had asked for RM8.81 million and received RM4 million, contrary to PAS Youth's claims.
Income inequalities: A tale of two classes

Income inequalities: A tale of two classes

Tajudin and Danaharta settle RM589mil suit

Tajudin and Danaharta settle RM589mil suit

NONE UPDATED 6.50PM Six years of legal wrangling have come to an end relating to loans taken by Tajudin to buy MAS shares.
Move to get MAS, AirAsia X to resume suspended flights

Move to get MAS, AirAsia X to resume suspended flights

NONE Tourism Minister Dr Ng Yen Yen says this was important as the suspension of the flights would cause the tourism industry to suffer.
Gov't to challenge Saudi's habeas corpus application

Gov't to challenge Saudi's habeas corpus application

The High Court here will hear on Feb 22 a preliminary objection by the Malaysian government against a habeas corpus application filed by Hamza Kashgari.
Gov't to implement GST after nod from businesses

Gov't to implement GST after nod from businesses

Until then, there is no specific date for the implementation of the GST, says Deputy Finance Minister Donald Lim Siang Chai.
Ibrahim: Nik Aziz's statement on Anwar just 'sandiwara'

Ibrahim: Nik Aziz's statement on Anwar just 'sandiwara'

UPDATED 5.25PM He says it is just a gimmick to clean PAS’ image from being seen as conspiring with Anwar on the issue. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Valentine's Day raid nabs 19 couples in Penang, S'gor

Valentine's Day raid nabs 19 couples in Penang, S'gor

valentines day thumbnail The early morning anti-vice raid involved 85 enforcement officers from five agencies, including Jais.
Perkasa: Najib went to Batu Caves with 'unity torch'

Perkasa: Najib went to Batu Caves with 'unity torch'

NONE UPDATED 5.15PM Ibrahim Ali says Najib wanted to be seen as a prime minister who gives attention to all races. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Private sector retirement age bill in final stage

Private sector retirement age bill in final stage

Under the new law, private sector employees will only be retired at 60 years and may be given a four year extension if their services are required.
Liow: DAP not qualified to question us over Lynas plant

Liow: DAP not qualified to question us over Lynas plant

UPDATED 4.30PM The Pahang MCA chief says the only person in the opposition qualified to comment is PAS MP Che Rosli Che Mat.
M'sia violates international rights law, says Suhakam

M'sia violates international rights law, says Suhakam

NONE UPDATED 3.30PM The government has violated international human rights law, especially Articles 3, 10 and 11 of UDHR.
Hunger-strike protester taken to hospital

Hunger-strike protester taken to hospital

NONE UPDATED 3.25PM Gan Ee Seng vows to continue to force the Pahang gov't into stumping up RM63 million owed to his logging firm. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Punish Hew for saying journalists prostitutes

Punish Hew for saying journalists prostitutes

Liow: 1Care being manipulated to scare public

Liow: 1Care being manipulated to scare public

NONE UPDATED 3.45PM The Health Ministry will mount a campaign to correct 'erroneous details' about the plan.
Curtin, explain basis for Rosmah's doctorate

Curtin, explain basis for Rosmah's doctorate

DAP wants PM to compel NFC to repay loan

DAP wants PM to compel NFC to repay loan

Now that the de facto law minister thinks Shahrizat Abdul Jalil’s family should repay the RM250 million gov't soft loan, will the PM agree?
Winds of change tempt home Burmese exiles

Winds of change tempt home Burmese exiles

Dramatic changes sweeping through Burma are luring back some of the country's millions-strong diaspora to help rebuild their homeland.
Zaid: I can live with 'zero credibility' jibe

Zaid: I can live with 'zero credibility' jibe

NONE INTERVIEW While he may have changed course in his political career, Zaid insists that he remains steadfast in his principles.
Jan 9 rally: Police to question Azmin next

Jan 9 rally: Police to question Azmin next

The PKR deputy president will be asked about the gathering held in support of party de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim during the Sodomy II verdict.
Students' roadshow to go on despite mob attack

Students' roadshow to go on despite mob attack

NONE SMM is to proceed with its campaign but will take steps for safer roadshows after being attacked by a group of 'gangsters'.
Health Ministry: Clarifications on 1Care article

Health Ministry: Clarifications on 1Care article

Fighting spirit

Fighting spirit

Theory R- second R of responsibility.
Fistfights at Anwar's Malacca ceramah

Fistfights at Anwar's Malacca ceramah

BN supporters turned up, saying they did not want the opposition leader to ‘instigate' the villagers and cause a rift among them.
Najib slams Anwar for being 'two-faced' on Israel

Najib slams Anwar for being 'two-faced' on Israel

najib razak anwar ibrahim UPDATED 1.20PM The PM takes a swipe at Anwar for compartmentalising his statement for different audiences.
Cyber attack targets Bursa Malaysia website

Cyber attack targets Bursa Malaysia website

UPDATED 7.10PM Malaysia’s stock market website was the target of a cyber attack, making it inaccessible to users due to excessive traffic.
'Felda settlers fight fear to back Pakatan'

'Felda settlers fight fear to back Pakatan'

INTERVIEW A shift in Felda settlers' political allegiance could lead to four more states falling to the opposition, says Anak.
Stop slandering land tender, Lim tells Umno leaders

Stop slandering land tender, Lim tells Umno leaders

Penang CM warns Umno leaders not to slander the tender of Bayan Mutiara land by the PDC, saying the deal is above board.
'US, Israel want regime change in M'sia'

'US, Israel want regime change in M'sia'

And if this comes about, blogs Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the US will back Anwar Ibrahim to form a puppet government.
PAS rallies troops for Himpunan Hijau rally

PAS rallies troops for Himpunan Hijau rally

UPDATED 11.40PM The Pahang PAS secretary has directed all party members to turn up in support of the rally.
Umno, not Buku Jingga, deserves the trash bin

Umno, not Buku Jingga, deserves the trash bin

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'This uncouth deputy minister threw the Buku Jingga into the bin, revealing his true pathetic nature.'
Whoever commits a crime must do the time

Whoever commits a crime must do the time

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Yes, return our money, but at the same time those who committed criminal acts must be charged.'
Happy Valentine's Day, beware the snoop squad

Happy Valentine's Day, beware the snoop squad

valentines day thumbnail FREE VOXPOP 'I hope the Islamic Affairs Dept is not thinking Valentine's Day is 'celebrated' just by having indiscriminate sex.'
Awkward start on Twitter, but Najib's now a pro

Awkward start on Twitter, but Najib's now a pro

NONE The PM improved his tweeting after fellow social media users prodded him to be more candid, says Khairy Jamaluddin.