Archive - 22 February 2012

No need for bai'ah, Mahathir tells PAS

No need for bai'ah, Mahathir tells PAS

NONE 'There is no need for bai'ah... Hadi Awang is not even a prophet, so what is the bai'ah for?' asks former prime minister.
'Lizard king' wildlife trafficker freed from jail

'Lizard king' wildlife trafficker freed from jail

Anson Wong was arrested in August 2010 at KLIA airport as he tried to smuggle 95 of the endangered snakes to Indonesia.
AirAsia's 2011 net profit falls by almost half

AirAsia's 2011 net profit falls by almost half

NONE It says net profit for the financial year, which ended on Dec 31, was RM564.1mil, compared to RM1.06bil in 2010.
Rais: Improved ranking shows free press in M'sia

Rais: Improved ranking shows free press in M'sia

The latest rankings showed Malaysia to be better than its neighbours like Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia.
Jais urged to probe Hasan Ali's claims

Jais urged to probe Hasan Ali's claims

Selangor MB wants the Islamic authorities in the state to investigate into allegations of attempts to convert Muslims.
Ananda plans RM6bil power assets sale

Ananda plans RM6bil power assets sale

ananda krishnan and maxis Ranked as Malaysia's second-richest man, K Ananda has put his entire power portfolio up for sale, say sources.
Jingga 13 leads protest against Israeli ships

Jingga 13 leads protest against Israeli ships

The NGO holds a rally to protest the access given to Israeli ships in Port Klang. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Auto industry to meet Bank Negara on loan guidelines

Auto industry to meet Bank Negara on loan guidelines

Automotive industry players will meet Bank Negara Malaysia on Friday to discuss the new guidelines for loan borrowers, following the 25 percent drop in sales of new motor vehicles last month, says Proton.
Malaysia inflation eases to below three percent

Malaysia inflation eases to below three percent

The Department of Statistics says in a statement that consumer prices for January increased by 2.7 percent year-on-year.
Perkasa: Okay for PM to link with us, we're not terrorists

Perkasa: Okay for PM to link with us, we're not terrorists

rosmah at perkasa dinner 180212 Its sec-gen instead accuses Penang CM Lim Guan Eng of playing up the Perkasa bogeyman.
Imam flings shoes at judges over eviction case

Imam flings shoes at judges over eviction case

UPDATED 8.23PM Hoslan Hussain threw both of his shoes at Federal Court judges for not granting leave to hear his appeal.
Media staff can apply as postal voters in next GE

Media staff can apply as postal voters in next GE

EC chairperson Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof says the commission agrees with the PSC’s proposal that media staff can apply to become postal voters.
Sin Chew editor lodges police report, denies 'bribe' claims

Sin Chew editor lodges police report, denies 'bribe' claims

NONE 'I never received houses as gifts from (then MCA president) Ong Ka Ting,' says Kuik Cheng Kang, denying an FB posting.
Maglin confirms receiving Kamal Batcha's quit letter

Maglin confirms receiving Kamal Batcha's quit letter

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) senior vice-president Maglin Dennis D’Cruz has confirmed that party supreme council member and Kota Raja division head Kamal Batcha Noor Mohideen has quit from all party posts.
British sex education book banned

British sex education book banned

The 44-page illustrated book published in 1984 aims to help parents explain to children such topics as sex, conception and birth.
Kelantan to block land acquisition for FGVH

Kelantan to block land acquisition for FGVH

UPDATED 5.52PM Exco member Husam Musa says the state will not sign any deal which effectively gives land ownership to Felda Global Ventures Holdings.
Settler thrown out during Felda co-op briefing

Settler thrown out during Felda co-op briefing

UPDATED 5.20PM R Sanggam of Felda Sendayan is sent out for asking Felda chairperson Isa Samad about guarantees for equity holders when FGVH is listed.
Migrant rights NGOs slam gov't over 6P crackdown

Migrant rights NGOs slam gov't over 6P crackdown

They want the crackdown on undocumented workers and refugees to  stop, and more transparency about those awaiting deportation.
Medieval medallion found in baby shark in Malacca

Medieval medallion found in baby shark in Malacca

A medieval medallion, believed to be from the 13th century, was found in the stomach of a baby shark in southern Malaysia, a news report said today.
Hougang seat vacant, says Singapore speaker

Hougang seat vacant, says Singapore speaker

The Hougang parliamentary seat is now vacant, following a decision by its member of parliament Yaw Shin Leong not to appeal against his expulsion from the Workers Party (WP).
MAS scandal: The gov't must let the truth be told

MAS scandal: The gov't must let the truth be told

Penang Pakatan, Umno wings face off over land deal

Penang Pakatan, Umno wings face off over land deal

UPDATED 5.30PM Each has demanded that the other side’s leaders should quit politics over claims made in relation to the Bayan Mutiara saga.
'Tajudin-GLC settlement an abuse of power'

'Tajudin-GLC settlement an abuse of power'

tajudin ramli The deal did no good for Malaysia's global standing and indicates lack of prudency in financial management, says TI.
300 settlers in NS protest FGVH listing plan

300 settlers in NS protest FGVH listing plan

PKR’s Felda and Orang Asal bureau has launched a campaign to gather 100,000 signatures from settlers to oppose the proposed listing.
Proton, Yes to offer M'sia's first in-car 4G Net access

Proton, Yes to offer M'sia's first in-car 4G Net access

Proton customers will enjoy 4G connectivity as a new value-added standard feature which will tap into Yes’ 4G mobile Internet network.
PKR fumes over 'clandestine gerrymandering'

PKR fumes over 'clandestine gerrymandering'

UPDATED 3.50PM It claims the Election Commission has been secretly moving voters into state and parliamentary seats in Selangor.
Saudi columnist's bid for habeas corpus dismissed

Saudi columnist's bid for habeas corpus dismissed

NONE KL High Court judge Rohana Yusof allows a preliminary objection, and rules the matter as academic.
Apologise or face action, councillors warn Jessie Ooi

Apologise or face action, councillors warn Jessie Ooi

UPDATED 5.20PM Unless Ooi retracts her ‘baseless accusations’ and apologises before Friday, she will face the wrath of the municipal council.
Penang thanks Miti, Mida for FDI gains

Penang thanks Miti, Mida for FDI gains

The state topped the manufacturing investment list for the second time, no mean feat given its lack of natural resources.
Website apologises to S'pore PM for nepotism post

Website apologises to S'pore PM for nepotism post

Temasek Review Emeritus - well-known for its anti-establishment articles - said the article was without basis.
Soi Lek vs Guan Eng: Debate or debacle?

Soi Lek vs Guan Eng: Debate or debacle?

Police report on Penang CM's alleged racist remark

Police report on Penang CM's alleged racist remark

NONE UPDATED 4.30PM S'gor MCA wants Guan Eng to be probed for allegedly saying ‘PAS never killed a Chinese’ at the debate.
Cracks appear in Umno fortress of Felda Palong

Cracks appear in Umno fortress of Felda Palong

NONE PKR is moving in, taking up issues close to the hearts of settlers - and this is paying off for the opposition  party.
Bogus notice 'a bid to disrupt Najib's visit to Malacca'

Bogus notice 'a bid to disrupt Najib's visit to Malacca'

Malacca exco member Gan Tian Loo denies the mayor of the city had instructed hawkers along Jalan Kee Ann to close for two days.
Nik Aziz: PAS will never recognise Israel

Nik Aziz: PAS will never recognise Israel

PAS spiritual leader Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat has reiterated that the party will never recognise 'the forbidden state of Israel'.
Cops gave nod for Anwar's Sembrong ceramah

Cops gave nod for Anwar's Sembrong ceramah

Johor PKR claims that despite obtaining a police permit, the ceramah was disrupted by stone-throwing hooligans.

 

Thorough re-think needed on tuition classes

Thorough re-think needed on tuition classes

Lynas rare earths refinery - worst decision ever?

Lynas rare earths refinery - worst decision ever?

charles santiago mp speaks Events leading to the setting up of the Gebeng plant prove the government and Lynas were not transparent.
'Clean up Bukit Merah, then we talk'

'Clean up Bukit Merah, then we talk'

NONE UPDATED 1PM Anti-Lynas protesters point to the gov't’s sorry track record on rare earth processing. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Mat Sabu's bid to strike out defamation suit rejected

Mat Sabu's bid to strike out defamation suit rejected

NONE Penang High Court Judge Mohd Amin Firdaus says that the court can hear matters of historical interpretation.
16 anti-ISA protesters guilty of illegal assembly

16 anti-ISA protesters guilty of illegal assembly

UPDATED 5.42PM Sixteen people arrested three years ago for protesting against the ISA are today found guilty of illegal assembly.
Bid to stop Himpunan Hijau from using Kuantan field

Bid to stop Himpunan Hijau from using Kuantan field

NONE UPDATED 2.50PM This will not deter anti-Lynas protesters from gathering on Sunday, either at the field or in the town.
Yes, there is an alternative to 1Care

Yes, there is an alternative to 1Care

doctor medical medicine hospital 161007 ANTIDOTE Sungai Siput MP Dr Jeyakumar points to The People’s Proposal, a blueprint drafted by 81 civil society members in 2006.

DBKL denies public funds used to fete minister

DBKL denies public funds used to fete minister

NONE Kuala Lumpur City Hall says it only provides logistical assistance and food for local social programmes.
The debate, the media and Murphy's law

The debate, the media and Murphy's law

FREE VOXPOP 'It's bad form to blame the error on the translation. Nobody who saw the debate could have made an error over something not said at all.'
'Lawyers doubling as highway contractors?'

'Lawyers doubling as highway contractors?'

judiciary gavel FREE YOURSAY 'How fitting for Umno with its reputation as a contractors' party. This seals it then for BN in GE13.'
Umno leaders don't understand 'open tender'

Umno leaders don't understand 'open tender'

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'It is not because they don't understand English. It is just that 'open tender' is never in their vocabulary.'
Prepare for more violence to come

Prepare for more violence to come

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Threats to burn the PKR office down, now cars being damaged, yet the police have done nothing.'
'This is no way to treat our leaders'

'This is no way to treat our leaders'

FREE YOURSAY 'The least you could do was to show your due respect because of the office Lim Guan Eng is holding, no more no less.'
Ooi, you can't talk your way out of this

Ooi, you can't talk your way out of this

FREE YOURSAY 'There is always a platform for your type of grievances and certainly the CSL/LGE debate is not one of them.'