Archive - 24 February 2012

EC denies manipulation in voter registration

EC denies manipulation in voter registration

The Election Commission (EC) today denied Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s (PKR) allegations that it had illegally moved registered voters to other constituencies.
Outcome of SBPA review out on March 12

Outcome of SBPA review out on March 12

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is expected to announce the outcome of the government review of the Public Service New Remuneration Scheme (SBPA) at a gathering organised by Cuepacs on March 12.
James Foong clocks out as Federal Court judge

James Foong clocks out as Federal Court judge

James Foong Cheng Yuen clocked out from the Palace of Justice today, his last day as a Federal Court judge.
Asli denies favouring MCA in debate

Asli denies favouring MCA in debate

'We did not favour any side but remained neutral,' says Asli senior VP Ng Yeen Seen in rejecting charges by DAP sec-gen Guan Eng.
Sin Chew's illusion of influence

Sin Chew's illusion of influence

It must do some soul-searching.
PAS Youth and NGOs protest over Quran burning

PAS Youth and NGOs protest over Quran burning

Its chief, Nasruddin Hassan, said the movement wanted the US government to take firm action against the soldiers involve. [PHOTO GALLERY]
Malik new chief of Penang Islamic Affairs Council?

Malik new chief of Penang Islamic Affairs Council?

If confirmed, the appointment is likely to create waves as PAS has been eyeing the post since Pakatan took over the state government in 2008.
Anti Ambiga posters act of the desperate

Anti Ambiga posters act of the desperate

New Agong to be installed on April 11

New Agong to be installed on April 11

The Kedah Sultan, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, is to be installed as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on April 11, and the date will be a public holiday.
No hike in S'gor assessment since last polls

No hike in S'gor assessment since last polls

DAP hits out at Selangor MCA Beliawanis chief Jessie Ooi for claiming that assessment rates have risen under the Pakatan administration.
Sedition Act a valid law, rules Court of Appeal

Sedition Act a valid law, rules Court of Appeal

The Sedition Act 1948 is a valid law, the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya ruled today.
NUTP: Grade 44 teachers forced to contribute RM50

NUTP: Grade 44 teachers forced to contribute RM50

The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) today voiced its discontentment on a school in Johor which forced its Grade 44 teachers to contribute RM50 into the school fund each year.
Umno Youth stages protest against 'Israeli agent' PKR

Umno Youth stages protest against 'Israeli agent' PKR

NONE UPDATED 8.05PM A group of about 100 condemed  Anwar Ibrahim’s statement supporting a two-state solution.
Mahathir warns 'selfish leaders' vying  for power

Mahathir warns 'selfish leaders' vying for power

These are the people who create organisations and make use of the supporters to fulfill their own ambitions, observes the former prime minister.
Federal Court denies imam not given justice

Federal Court denies imam not given justice

palace of justice thumbnail UPDATED 7.40PM It says Hoslan Hussain's allegation has no basis and that the office 'has recordings of the court proceedings'.
New minimum wage to be announced next month

New minimum wage to be announced next month

Dr S Subramaniam says this effort would benefit 30 percent of the local workers at the moment who received a salary of less than RM900.
PAS MP says it again: Lynas safe with monitoring

PAS MP says it again: Lynas safe with monitoring

‘It is a plant extracting elements from rare earth, not a nuclear plant,’ says Che Rosli Che Mat, who is a nuclear scientist.
Manifestation of God: Any ruler, not royalty alone

Manifestation of God: Any ruler, not royalty alone

Former Perlis mufti Mohd Asri argues that the meaning of the hadith can be extended to any ruler, not just royalty alone.
'Green wave' momentum takes off into cyberspace

'Green wave' momentum takes off into cyberspace

As the clock ticks away to Himpunan Hijau, netizens are creating a Facebook "green wave" by changing their profile picture to that colour.

 

PAS would ban Israeli trade if it comes to power

PAS would ban Israeli trade if it comes to power

Khalid Samad slams the hypocrisy of the BN over the latter's Israeli stand, where M’sia is Israel’s 20th largest trading partner.
Umno activist: Anwar's car hit protester before fracas

Umno activist: Anwar's car hit protester before fracas

UPDATED 8PM An eyewitness, who was near Sembrong PKR headquarters, claims demonstrators kicked and pelted the car with eggs in retaliation.
Sembrong an echo of Ijok, says PKR leader

Sembrong an echo of Ijok, says PKR leader

PKR Johor info chief Syed Hamid Ali says his party’s incident-marred ceramah last week could be a reprise of events in Ijok an election season ago.
Everybody's responsibility to reject EDL

Everybody's responsibility to reject EDL

The method of charging toll is equivalent to robbing the rich to give to the poor.
'MPPP won't sue, let the rakyat judge Jessie Ooi'

'MPPP won't sue, let the rakyat judge Jessie Ooi'

NONE The councillors have decided to focus on serving the people instead of pursuing action against the Selangor Beliawanis chief.
Mahathir: NEP made some non-Malays rich, too

Mahathir: NEP made some non-Malays rich, too

NONE UPDATED 2.50PM The ex-PM points out Vincent Tan and 'sugar king' Robert Kuok as beneficiaries of BN’s affirmative action.
Kedah MB has 'surprise' statement on exco line-up

Kedah MB has 'surprise' statement on exco line-up

Azizan Abdul Razak has been reported by Sinar Harian as saying he will address speculations surrounding some of his exco members on Tuesday.
Dr M defends MAS bailout, says it was not the worst

Dr M defends MAS bailout, says it was not the worst

NONE UPDATED 2.35PM He concedes the move to bail out MAS resulted in a loss of public funds, but argues there are worse cases...
PAS asks Hasan Ali: Who's funding you?

PAS asks Hasan Ali: Who's funding you?

NONE UPDATED 2.41PM MP Khalid Samad challenges the sacked exco to come clean on the financial backers of Jati.
Liow pushes buck to Lynas on waste issue

Liow pushes buck to Lynas on waste issue

NONE UPDATED 2.05PM ‘Whatever residue, if need be, Lynas needs to undertake to send it back to the original source.’
Ultimatum to landowners, despite PM's assurance

Ultimatum to landowners, despite PM's assurance

UPDATED 3.55PM Jalan Sultan landowners have until the end of this month to sign the MRT deal, failing which their land will be acquired.
Cops okay anti-Lynas rally at alternative location

Cops okay anti-Lynas rally at alternative location

UPDATED 1.20PM After an hour-long discussion, it is agreed that Sunday's Himpunan Hijau 2.0 rally can be held at the MPK4 field.
PM must debate with PM-in-waiting

PM must debate with PM-in-waiting

Ku Li: 'Malay first' leader contradicts 1M'sia

Ku Li: 'Malay first' leader contradicts 1M'sia

NONE UPDATED 2.16PM He ticks off an unnamed leader who rubbishes the official policy by professing ‘M'sian second’.
Unmasking bogus NGOs and ministers’ inanities

Unmasking bogus NGOs and ministers’ inanities

Enough of mass-debating

Enough of mass-debating

What we need is a change of regime.
DAP: Gov't distorted Budget with 'creative accounting'

DAP: Gov't distorted Budget with 'creative accounting'

Numerous big ticket expenditures were ‘externalised' to government agencies and not recorded in 2012 Budget, says DAP publicity chief Tony Pua.
Judiciary's 'lost dignity' sparks flying shoes incident

Judiciary's 'lost dignity' sparks flying shoes incident

NONE UPDATED 1.10PM Hoslan Hussain, frustrated with the treatment he received, says his action was  'spontaneous'.
PKR's retreat in Kuantan, leaders to attend Hijau rally

PKR's retreat in Kuantan, leaders to attend Hijau rally

UPDATED 11.02PM PKR moves its weekend retreat to Kuantan to allow its 130 delegates join the Himpunan Hijau rally.

Ahmad Maslan, Felda chief challenged to debate

Ahmad Maslan, Felda chief challenged to debate

NONE PKR says it wants the debate on FGVH's listing held in front of Felda staff and settlersto clear the confusion over the issue.

Lessons from the Chua-Lim debate

Lessons from the Chua-Lim debate

Perhaps the US, Taiwan presidential debate systems are worth emulating after the highly flawed clash of the MCA and DAP titans.
'Umno's tentacles are all over public coffers'

'Umno's tentacles are all over public coffers'

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'DBKL, you don't understand the separation of powers between a political party and a local government.'
The shroud of secrecy over Tajudin deal

The shroud of secrecy over Tajudin deal

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Those who follow the MAS case are sure that Tajudin was given a buy-back guarantee by Mahathir.'
Ooi, it's best to apologise and get it over with

Ooi, it's best to apologise and get it over with

FREE YOURSAY 'Continuous denial combined with outright lies will just serve to further alienate voters. Why is it so difficult to apologise?'
Ms Tow Truck epitomises MCA's arrogance

Ms Tow Truck epitomises MCA's arrogance

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'My greatest fear is that for all our criticism, MCA will never want to change. We're wasting our time.'
Najib says Sabah RCI still 'under consideration'

Najib says Sabah RCI still 'under consideration'

mykad The PM refutes claims that an RCI on the alleged citizenship-for-votes scam in Sabah had already been approved.

Upcoming GE may force delay in Felda IPO

Upcoming GE may force delay in Felda IPO

NONE This could anger BN's vote bank of settlers as the listing will see their key assets clubbed with struggling units.