Archive - 7 March 2012

PRS vice-president Joseph Salang said it was the official's personal action without involving the party's views.

Shahrizat Abdul Jalil threatens Nurul Izzah Anwar with legal action and says she has nothing to do with the KL Eco City project. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) will seek to set up a suitable mechanism to deal with journalists who resort to unethical practices in the course of their work, said NUJ general secretary V Anbalagan.

The High Court in Shah Alam today fixed May 10 and 11 to hear Selangor Umno’s suit against PAS secretary-general Mustafa Ali and five others in relation to the Selangor Islamic Religious Department’s (Jais) raid on the Damansara Utama Methodist Church, on Aug 3 last year.

The ex-MP for Lembah Pantai must explain her role in moving Kg Abdullah Hukum residents to make way for the project.

Ananda Krishnan is in the midst of multi-million deals shrouded in secrecy, amidst rumours he is bailing out.

Community airline Firefly will operate out of Terminal 2 at Changi Airport, Singapore, from Sept 25, 2012 due to the closure of the Budget Terminal.

The Home Ministry wants The Star to send another proposal with suggestions on how to make sure the Erykah Badu controversy does not recur.

A new evaluation system for the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), which will replace the existing examination system, will start with Lower Six students this year.

Police have recorded statements from the two drivers of the tour bus which overturned en route from Genting Highlands to Kuala Lumpur on March 5, killing two Indian nationals. 

The more worrying thing is our exports to China, which traditionally has supported our economy, have also declined, says an economist.

UPDATED 5.40PM A total 46,712 or 92.19 percent had full passes for at least one subject in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2011 compared to 46,795 (92.5 percent) previously, or a 0.31 percent drop.

With the agreement of all parties concerned, Justice Rosilah Yop postpones the case which was scheduled to be heard next week.

UPDATED 11.11PM They used the gov't soft loan as leverage to purchase eight other properties. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Chief Minister Musa Aman says that it was only proper for Sabah to similarly declare April 11 as a public holiday to mark the occasion.

UPDATED 5.45PM 'He has evidence through SMSes of attempted bribery of police by a key figure in NFC.' [VIDEO INSIDE]

Khalid Ibrahim plans to reveal his side of the story when the state assembly meets, to reply to allegations by Raja Petra Kamarudin.

1Malaysia Development Bhd is acquiring Tanjong Energy Holdings (Tanjong Energy) as a long-term strategic investment.

Director of Internal Security and Public Order Department Salleh Mat Rasid says an investigation into the incident is progressing well.

UPDATED 5.31PM Imam Hoslan Hussain, who hurled his shoes at a panel of top judges, has to answer for his actions tomorrow.

ANTIDOTE Sarawak Report has published a list of contracts awarded to a firm owned by relatives of DCM Alfred Jabu.

UPDATED 5.43PM It was learnt at the Selcat hearing after RM11 million in losses, two government-linked companies were sold off and a third shut down.

 

UPDATED 5.45PM The S'gor BN deputy chief says past hearings have shown Selcat is always satisfied with the state gov't.

But then, the DAP’s Lim Kit Siang wonders where the PM will begin, given the ‘scores’ of mistakes recorded over his 35 months in office.

It's been two months since the 16-year-old sustained injuries after a policeman allegedly kicked his bike.

Sarawak police question Frusis Lebi on who disclosed the assistant minister’s directive to stop his aid.

Malaysian economist Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram, a candidate for ILO director-general, visited Beijing yesterday to garner support for his bid.

Sungai Siput MP Dr D Jeyakumar is attempting to get leave to challenge the government over disbursement of RM1mil.

UPDATED 5.10PM He says Pakatan and BN candidates don't have much experience. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Judicial commissioner Mohd Zaki Abdul Wahabi in his judgment said, the sentence passed commensurated with the offence committed by the accused.

COMMENT Paying a worker a good pay will also help stimulate the economy and will bring much benefits to the lower-income traders.

P Uthayakumar, who is ordered to pay RM10,000 in costs, has also lost a compensation award for ‘unlawful arrest’ in 2003.

Penang Malay Congress is not convinced of the former finance minister’s forecast that BN will gain a bigger majority.

ANALYSIS Recent events have brought budget airline pioneer AirAsia and its flamboyant boss Tony Fernandes down a little closer to earth.

Sinar Harian claims that the party’s move to set up a steering committee may affect its ties with the palace.

The warning signs are there for all to see.

Malaysia has fallen into the trap set by Lynas to label its waste as 'residue' instead of 'hazardous and radioactive waste'.

FREE YOURSAY 'These are good examples to explain why we should be unforgiving to PM Najib's apologetic stand and press for accountability.'

Penang CM’s aides are puzzled why the panel refuses to probe three blogs which had allegedly slandered Lim and his son.

FREE YOURSAY 'There can never be true unity or good race relations when one can't even sit down at a table for a meal together.'

Let’s talk as a collective of concerned citizens.

FREE YOURSAY 'Soon it will be hospitals, roads and schools from which opposition supporters will be barred.'

FREE YOURSAY 'A judgment which leaves many major questions unanswered can only be a poor judgment.'

COMMENT Vague rumblings against MB Azizan have morphed into grave allegations the party and Pakatan ignore at their own peril.

At least 10 families in Pekan have had their applications turned down for aid under the scheme.

‘Whatever the motive was, it is a matter of law that the motive, ... has never been the essential to constitute murder.'