Archive - 15 February 2012

Najib unfazed by Himpunan Hijau

Najib unfazed by Himpunan Hijau

UPDATED 12.05AM Unlike before, the PM now says everyone has the right to participate in demonstrations.
Police arrest third Iranian over Bangkok blasts

Police arrest third Iranian over Bangkok blasts

Malaysian authorities today arrested an Iranian suspected in an alleged bomb plot against Israeli diplomats in Thailand, IGP says.
PM: 1M'sia logo on food packaging not political

PM: 1M'sia logo on food packaging not political

NONE UPDATED 11.55PM He defends the move to compel manufacturers of controlled items to use the logo.

PM's presence not unIslamic, says Perak mufti

PM's presence not unIslamic, says Perak mufti

harussani mufti perak Najib's presence at the recent Thaipusam celebration was not against Islam, says Harussani Zakaria.
Hasan Ali says Jati to bring 'political tsunami'

Hasan Ali says Jati to bring 'political tsunami'

'I believe the third power block being planned will bring a big impact, at least to the group of Malaysians who already know how to think.'
'Felda Global listing not finalised yet'

'Felda Global listing not finalised yet'

The initial public offering of Felda Global Venture Holdings Bhd is going through the usual regulatory process, says the land agency.
Forex trading 'haram', says National Fatwa Council

Forex trading 'haram', says National Fatwa Council

The National Fatwa Council today ruled that foreign exchange trading (forex trading) is forbidden (haram) for Muslims.
Strong winds and rough seas expected

Strong winds and rough seas expected

Strong northeasterly winds with speeds up to 60kph and waves up to 4.5m high are forecast to occur in waters off Sarawak (Mukah, Bintulu and Miri), Labuan, Sabah (Interior, West Coast and Kudat), Condore, Reef North, Reef South, Layang-layang and Palawan from Saturday until next Wednesday.
Kedah MB Azizan refutes claims over NGO aid rebate

Kedah MB Azizan refutes claims over NGO aid rebate

He says the funds, RM150,000 for exco members and RM100,000 for assemblypersons, were given directly to district offices for management.
Bangladesh jails 16 gecko smugglers

Bangladesh jails 16 gecko smugglers

Sixteen gecko smugglers have been jailed for up to two years in Bangladesh following a police crackdown to help save the lizard whose numbers have fallen dramatically, police said today.
Why no action yet against NFC, asks Guan Eng

Why no action yet against NFC, asks Guan Eng

He says the public is baffled at inaction despite minister Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz’s ‘damning indictment’ against the firm.
KFC deeply regrets assault on customer

KFC deeply regrets assault on customer

The fast food outlet says its investigation into the incident that's gone viral on the Internet is nearing completion.
Lim wants second debate in English or Malay

Lim wants second debate in English or Malay

NONE He says this will be good for democracy as the rest of Malaysians can watch the clash of ideas, ideals and principles.
Najib not wrong in attending Thaipusam festivities

Najib not wrong in attending Thaipusam festivities

Columnist seeks court declaration to recognise NCR

Columnist seeks court declaration to recognise NCR

A local newspaper columnist, Marcel Jude, today filed an application for leave for judicial review against the chief minister and the state government of Sabah, with regard to the issue of the native customary rights (NCR) land status, in the High Court in Kota Kinabalu.
Why allow Lynas to operate without detailed EIA?

Why allow Lynas to operate without detailed EIA?

MP SPEAKS Whatever the AELB says to justify Lamp's operation, Kuantan residents are very clear about the dangers they face.
The dead still live on in Penang's electoral roll

The dead still live on in Penang's electoral roll

Other than the deceased, those who were stripped of their citizenship are still on the roll.
Maybank employees stage 3-hour picket in Bangsar

Maybank employees stage 3-hour picket in Bangsar

NONE UPDATED 7.20PM Some 200 gathered to protest the dismissal of two staff members. [VIDEO INSIDE]  

Can MCA survive in a modern world?

Can MCA survive in a modern world?

Parents group to rally on March 10 to back PPSMI

Parents group to rally on March 10 to back PPSMI

A pro-PPSMI (teaching and learning of science and mathematics in English) group will hold a rally on March 10 at Dataran PJ to show their serious stand in wanting the government to reinstate the policy.
Set reasonable toll for EDL expressway, gov't urged

Set reasonable toll for EDL expressway, gov't urged

The government has been urged to set a reasonable toll rate for users of the Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL) expressway.
Suit against Adam Kadir to be heard on June 27 and 28

Suit against Adam Kadir to be heard on June 27 and 28

The lawyers for Khazanah Nasional Bhd and its managing director, Azman Mokhtar, said their defamation claims against former Pos Malaysia Bhd’s non-executive chairperson, Adam Kadir, were fixed for trial on June 27 and 28 this year.
Maybank's conduct over union draws overseas flak

Maybank's conduct over union draws overseas flak

Regional union group Robif president says the issue will be brought to the ILO should the bank fail to resolve it immediately.
MP: Tajudin settlement shows cronyism is alive

MP: Tajudin settlement shows cronyism is alive

tajuddin ramli and malaysia airline mas UPDATED 4.20PM The settlement shows that the gov't would help its friends over proper management of the country's finances.
PKR decries police harassment in 901 probe

PKR decries police harassment in 901 probe

Despite granting permission for the Jan 9 rally outside the KL court complex, the police are now considering booking suspected rally organisers.
'Unlike his dad, Najib seen as destroying Felda'

'Unlike his dad, Najib seen as destroying Felda'

INTERVIEW PAS-linked NGO says Abdul Razak’s son and others have used the present circumstances to gain wealth. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Article on 1Care not malicious

Article on 1Care not malicious

Gov't intervention causes medical costs to go up

Gov't intervention causes medical costs to go up

Muslim NGOs launch annual 'tutup aurat' campaign

Muslim NGOs launch annual 'tutup aurat' campaign

This effort by a group of Muslim NGOs is a direct response to Valentine’s Day, perceived to be promoting free sex among the youth.
Hunger striker mulls protesting at MB's house

Hunger striker mulls protesting at MB's house

For now Gan Ee Seng, who had threatened self-immolation over a botched logging contract, has called off his protest in Selangor.
Whitney to be buried Saturday in family funeral

Whitney to be buried Saturday in family funeral

Singer Whitney Houston’s family has planned a small family funeral and burial Saturday in New Jersey, quashing earlier discussions of a large concert.
From dimocracy to doctatorship

From dimocracy to doctatorship

Defending Putrajaya at all costs.
SapuraCrest-Kencana merger to list by end-March

SapuraCrest-Kencana merger to list by end-March

The proposed listing of a combined SapuraCrest and Kencana Petroleum Bhd in Malaysia has been delayed to end-March or early April.
Unfair to send EC on wild goose chase, says MCA

Unfair to send EC on wild goose chase, says MCA

The party says the EC has been taking steps to clean up the electoral role by tracking down inactive users and adopting the use of indelible ink.
Hold vote on housing loan, Nurul urges minister

Hold vote on housing loan, Nurul urges minister

The Lembah Pantai MP says residents should be given three options of housing loan to opt for, including the govt's EPF loan scheme.
No 1M'sia logo, no gov't subsidy

No 1M'sia logo, no gov't subsidy

sugar gula in bag UPDATED 2.15PM If manufacturers want to enjoy subsidies on flour, sugar and cooking oil, they must put on the logo.
Vote out gov't if there's a Tajudin cover-up, says Dr M

Vote out gov't if there's a Tajudin cover-up, says Dr M

NONE UPDATED 2.43PM He says the rakyat have this right they think the gov't is trying to sweep things under the carpet.
Don't love your post too much, Dr M tells Shahrizat

Don't love your post too much, Dr M tells Shahrizat

UPDATED 1.30PM ‘She must think of the damage (it is doing) to the party,’ says Mahathir.
Make it public, Nik Aziz tells Anwar about Israeli issue

Make it public, Nik Aziz tells Anwar about Israeli issue

NONE Since the opposition leader had made the statement openly, it is not right that he clarifies the matter in private.

MCA cries love but not for PAS on Valentine's Day

MCA cries love but not for PAS on Valentine's Day

valentines day thumbnail MCA fetes Valentine's Day at its HQ, attended by only some 30 people, at which PAS is ridiculed for its position on the celebration.
'Cowgate' scandal highlights Najib's faded reforms

'Cowgate' scandal highlights Najib's faded reforms

NONE ANALYSIS ‘Cowgate’ is providing rich fodder for the opposition as it digs up dirt on a publicly funded cattle-rearing project.
Dr M: Israel helping 'best pal' Anwar with trade details

Dr M: Israel helping 'best pal' Anwar with trade details

UPDATED 3.02PM Israel is helping by releasing details of trade between M'sia and the Jewish nation.
Anwar, in Bangkok, predicts early general election

Anwar, in Bangkok, predicts early general election

'But I think it will be held sooner (than June). Why? Because I can read their mind as I used to be one of them, too,' he says.
Former MAIWP lawyer files suit against Anwar's counsel

Former MAIWP lawyer files suit against Anwar's counsel

UPDATED 12.40PM Zainul Rijal Abu Bakar files a RM10 million lawsuit against Anwar Ibrahim's lawyer Kamar Ainiah Kamaruzaman and her law firm.
PKR: M'sia didn't even recognise Palestine gov't

PKR: M'sia didn't even recognise Palestine gov't

The Hamas-led government was ignored when Malaysia hosted the May 2006 NAM meeting, says PKR sec-gen Saifuddin Nasution.
Pua: 'Smart' sugar move may result in RM491mil loss

Pua: 'Smart' sugar move may result in RM491mil loss

NONE According to him, the government's sugar deal is costing tax-payers hundreds of millions more than necessary.
Okay for Najib to attend Thaipusam function if...

Okay for Najib to attend Thaipusam function if...

NONE The PM, as a Muslim leader, can attend non-Muslim religious celebrations if he follows established guidelines.
MP finds 60 voters with fake addresses

MP finds 60 voters with fake addresses

NONE Anthony Loke, a member of the PSC on electoral reform, finds 60 voters with non-existent addresses in his constituency.
Only we can bring about regime change

Only we can bring about regime change

FREE YOURSAY 'It's not up to the US or Israel to change the BN regime, it's up to Malaysians at this coming GE or the next.'
GST is not a magic wand for the economy

GST is not a magic wand for the economy

FREE VOXPOP 'It is the government's failure in the management/allocation of the nation's resources which causes the problems.'
Care to share with us details of 1Care?

Care to share with us details of 1Care?

stethoscope medical health care FREE YOURSAY 'This tells us a lot about the hostility and mistrust M'sians feel every time BN comes up with a new idea.'
Klang mob attacks an 'organised scare tactic'?

Klang mob attacks an 'organised scare tactic'?

NONE The attacks appear to follow the same pattern and may be a strategy to sow fear among the Malay community.
Can Najib answer the RM60,000 question?

Can Najib answer the RM60,000 question?

FREE YOURSAY 'Twitter and Facebook are meant for those who think there is a simple solution to a complex problem.'
Yes, Rosmah, we are indeed jealous of you

Yes, Rosmah, we are indeed jealous of you

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'I am jealous of your achievements in buying nice clothes, jewellery, handbags and even a...'