Archive - 12 March 2012

Jomo, eight others vie to head ILO

Jomo, eight others vie to head ILO

The Chilean ILO chief, who is 70, is retiring on September 30, 18 months earlier than originally scheduled.
Jakim, MCMC monitoring online LGBT groups

Jakim, MCMC monitoring online LGBT groups

Othman Mustapha says Jakim has officers who constantly monitor the websites that try to spread and support LGBT in the country.
Varsity student dies after falling from 10th floor

Varsity student dies after falling from 10th floor

The student had earlier sent a short messaging service to the roommate, with a request that all matters be resolved after his 'absence'.
Muhyiddin: Shahrizat's resignation a big sacrifice

Muhyiddin: Shahrizat's resignation a big sacrifice

The deputy PM congratulates her for making the bold decision which actually was a difficult thing to do for someone in her position.
Ministry to find 'best' incineration system

Ministry to find 'best' incineration system

Experts will conduct a detailed study on the best technology for a facility with a daily incineration capacity of 800 to 1,000 tonnes.
PAS' panel has no executive powers

PAS' panel has no executive powers

NONE The newly established steering committee will only give advice, not interfere in the state's administration, says PAS.
Pos Malaysia: Ignore requests for personal information

Pos Malaysia: Ignore requests for personal information

"Pos Malaysia or any of its subsidiaries do not solicit or request such information from customers through the telephone," it said in a statement.
AirAsia X to axe service to Christchurch

AirAsia X to axe service to Christchurch

UPDATED 10.58PM The KL-Christchurch-KL route has been impacted by spiralling cost of jet fuel, says its CEO Azran Osman-Rani.
'Cowgate' might cloud PM's reform pledges

'Cowgate' might cloud PM's reform pledges

The charges come a day after his wife Shahrizat Jalil said she would resign as a minister on April 8.
Guidelines on conflict, disaster coverage to be launched

Guidelines on conflict, disaster coverage to be launched

This would help media personnel to know best how to keep out of harm's way," said Human Resources Minister Dr S Subramanian.

DAP disciplinary committee clears Ramasamy

DAP disciplinary committee clears Ramasamy

NONE UPDATED 6.54PM It finds no direct evidence linking Penang DAP deputy with demo during the state meet last December.
Engagement party: Report lodged against PM

Engagement party: Report lodged against PM

Jingga 13 files MACC report against Najib Abdul Razak over allegations that PM's Office (PMO) footed the bill for his daughter's party.
Kelantan now has two new stadiums coming up

Kelantan now has two new stadiums coming up

The state government is building one in Pasir Putih, while the Kelantan FA is planning an RM300mil stadium in Kota Bharu.
Speed up work on hospital, Puteri tells ministry

Speed up work on hospital, Puteri tells ministry

The Health Ministry has been urged to speed up the construction of the Bandar Baharu Hospital once an allocation is approved.
Six orphans need your help, Najib told

Six orphans need your help, Najib told

Hindraf has raised their plight to his attention, following their father’s death while in police custody in 2007.
Hundreds join Sabah rally to save native land

Hundreds join Sabah rally to save native land

NONE They march to the CM's office to hand over a memorandum urging state to return native lands to the people.
Taib's son told to list assets within seven days

Taib's son told to list assets within seven days

NONE UPDATED 7.42PM His ex-wife has staked a claim to matrimonial assets and gift worth RM400 million to settle their divorce.
Assist forgotten Indian poor, reduce social ills

Assist forgotten Indian poor, reduce social ills

Australian faces death on drug charges

Australian faces death on drug charges

Dominic Jude Christopher Bird, 32, was charged with drug trafficking in a court on Friday and claimed he was mistreated in custody.
NFC scandal mocks rule of law

NFC scandal mocks rule of law

COMMENT The absence of effective action reveals the government’s utter impotence in dealing with alleged corruption.
Minister's resignation 'is just theatrics'

Minister's resignation 'is just theatrics'

UPDATED 5PM Her 'resignation' is a half-hearted decision to tone down public anger as she plots a comeback, says Penang CM Lim Guan Eng.
NFC boss claims trial to 4 charges

NFC boss claims trial to 4 charges

UPDATED 4.50PM Mohamad Salleh Ismail faces two CBT charges and two charges of violating the Companies Act. [VIDEO INSIDE]
King urges people to support development agenda

King urges people to support development agenda

Tuanku Abdul Halim adds the people should refrain from doing anything that can undermine national sovereignty, in his royal address at Parliament.

Recapture DAP-held Triang seat, BN urged

Recapture DAP-held Triang seat, BN urged

Ismail Sabri Yaakob has called on the party election machinery to work hard and recapture the state seat in the next general election.
Transport minister urged to fix 'flooding' Penang airport

Transport minister urged to fix 'flooding' Penang airport

UPDATED 4.20PM Penang CM Lim Guan Eng wants quick action as the Penang International Airport terminal is covered by water when it rains.
Realign Damansara Shah Alam Expressway

Realign Damansara Shah Alam Expressway

CAP lashes out at Lim for lack of discussions

CAP lashes out at Lim for lack of discussions

NONE The consumer group is unhappy the CM insists there are public discussions on mega projects when there are none.
BN takes potshot at PKR over Shahrizat's resignation

BN takes potshot at PKR over Shahrizat's resignation

NONE UPDATED 2.25PM Ahmad Maslan asks why PKR head Dr Wan Azizah Wan Azizah had not done likewise in 1999.
Suhakam land rights inquiry hits licence snag

Suhakam land rights inquiry hits licence snag

Jannie Lasimbang The inquiry is facing problems as timber companies are reluctant to hand in their logging licences.
Hisham: Prove 'Copgate', then we can act

Hisham: Prove 'Copgate', then we can act

hishamuddin hussein UPDATED 1.55PM The home minister responds to the alleged coverup linked to the AG, ex-IGP and Johor kingpin Tengku Goh.
Stay off next polls, MCA Youth tells Shahrizat

Stay off next polls, MCA Youth tells Shahrizat

Stay away until you are cleared of the National Feedlot Corporation scandal, he wing's deputy sec-gen Loh Chew June tells the minister.
Agong opens fifth session of 12th Parliament

Agong opens fifth session of 12th Parliament

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah today opens the first meeting of the fifth session of the 12th parliament.
Smart highway reopened today

Smart highway reopened today

Smart says the shutdown causing massive jams in KL was to divert excessive river water following heavy rain in the Klang Valley. 

Ex-IGP Musa: I was cleared

Ex-IGP Musa: I was cleared

Musa Hassan mulls action against those alleging he had protected a Johor kingpin or conspired to frame a former police officer.
Time we cut Umno-bilical cord

Time we cut Umno-bilical cord

Malaysians must regain control of their lives.

Senior NFC person expected to be charged today

Senior NFC person expected to be charged today

NONE The charge allegedly involves a huge sum of money, say a source on the proceedings today.
Lim dares Najib to probe AG's conduct

Lim dares Najib to probe AG's conduct

The DAP’s Lim Kit Siang points to alleged corruption and subversion of the rule of law, connected to a 2007 case.
The onus on Najib to prove he's clean

The onus on Najib to prove he's clean

nooryana najib daughter of pm najib razak FREE YOURSAY 'The holder of the highest public office must always be seen to be above reproach and cleaner than clean.'
Daughter's party: Time to audit PM's Office

Daughter's party: Time to audit PM's Office

FREE VOXPOP 'In Islam, we have a concept called ‘amanah'. Sadly, our PM is unaware or chooses to ignore this concept.'
Sivarasa to file urgent motion in Parliament on AG

Sivarasa to file urgent motion in Parliament on AG

NONE The PKR MP says alleged crimes committed by AG Abdul Gani are shocking enough to warrant Parliament's attention.
What resignation? Her term expires in April

What resignation? Her term expires in April

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'When anybody's term is up, they step down unless asked to stay. So basically, she has done nothing more...'
Anak leader barred from entering Sabah

Anak leader barred from entering Sabah

NONE UPDATED 11.10AM Mazlan Aliman, who campaigns against the listing of Felda, was barred from entering Sabah.
'Our country is run by criminals'

'Our country is run by criminals'

FREE YOURSAY 'This news report is intriguing. Files must be reopened to serve justice. Law enforcers must not be allowed to traverse justice for their own ends.'