Archive - 13 March 2012

Higher dividends expected for rubber smallholders

Higher dividends expected for rubber smallholders

Participants of the Commercial Replanting Scheme are expected to receive a total of RM175 million in dividends from Risda this year.
Khairy alleges Anwar trying to hide support for Israel

Khairy alleges Anwar trying to hide support for Israel

Khairy Jamaluddin (BN-Rembau) said in Parliament this could been seen from quotes the opposition leader made in his interview with the WSJ.
Big three in China dispute over rare earth

Big three in China dispute over rare earth

The EU, US and Japan join forces against China by taking a so-called "rare earths" trade dispute to the world trade body WTO today.
EC can't drop 13,000 'doubtful' names in Sabah

EC can't drop 13,000 'doubtful' names in Sabah

Its chairperson says this is to prevent the possibility of a result leak, and certain people using the information to launch a psychological war.
'Federal agencies approved Batu Kawan solar plant'

'Federal agencies approved Batu Kawan solar plant'

Criticism of the RM2.2 billion project is pure politicising, as getting DOE approval for projects in Pakatan states is very difficult, says Penang CM.
Najib: Vote out Pakatan to end oppression of YBK

Najib: Vote out Pakatan to end oppression of YBK

The PM repeats his call for the people of Selangor to vote out the state government to solve Yayasan Basmi Kemiskinan’s woes.
Banquet order from PMO 'clear abuse of power'

Banquet order from PMO 'clear abuse of power'

The fact that the event order was made by and billed to the PMO is already an abuse of power, claims PKR strategic director Rafizi Ramli.
Save our rivers, stop all S'wak dam projects

Save our rivers, stop all S'wak dam projects

Rafidah: You call that 'quitting'?

Rafidah: You call that 'quitting'?

rafidah aziz It is a natural sequence of events since her senatorship expires on April 8, says former Wanita chief Rafidah Aziz.
S'pore Supreme Court to review Hougang by-election bid

S'pore Supreme Court to review Hougang by-election bid

The Singapore Supreme Court will review an application by a Hougang resident on the issue of a by-election in the single seat constituency on March 30.
MAHB upgrading Penang airport's drainage system

MAHB upgrading Penang airport's drainage system

Malaysia Airports (MAHB) says major upgrading works are being carried out at the Penang International Airport.
DAP all out to back Chinese education rights rally

DAP all out to back Chinese education rights rally

Organised by Dong Jiao Zong, it is to protest Education Ministry's posting of teachers untrained in the Chinese language in Chinese primary schools.
Why are singles excluded from BRIM?

Why are singles excluded from BRIM?

Taib's son offers out-of-court settlement

Taib's son offers out-of-court settlement

NONE This comes after the court orders Mahmud Abu Bekir to declare his assets in Shahnaz Majid's matrimonial claims case.
'Some would feel down if retirement age goes up'

'Some would feel down if retirement age goes up'

UPDATED 7.12PM A pro-government student group says the main worry is that it could increase unemployment among youth.
Pahang raises allowance for disabled to RM300

Pahang raises allowance for disabled to RM300

MB says the new payment is expected to be made in April or May together with the arrears, which will be calculated from January.
Lynas - a ticking time bomb?

Lynas - a ticking time bomb?

Defence minister's 'sexist joke' shocks activists

Defence minister's 'sexist joke' shocks activists

NONE UPDATED 5.21PM Zahid made the remark when the group handed him a pair of white gloves, symbolising a graft-free gov't.

Police describe killing of Dirang as cold-blooded murder

Police describe killing of Dirang as cold-blooded murder

The police have described the killing of Nurul Nadhirah Abdullah, five, to be cold-blooded murder and investigation papers are being prepared to bring the suspects to justice.
Who would want waste from Lynas in backyard

Who would want waste from Lynas in backyard

Climate-induced migration threatens Asia, study finds

Climate-induced migration threatens Asia, study finds

Climate change will become a key cause of migration this century in Asia, where 42 million people were displaced by environmental disasters in 2010-2011, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned today.
PKR campaign funded by Jews, claims Umno

PKR campaign funded by Jews, claims Umno

UPDATED 7.34PM Selangor Umno flogs the Jewish factor against PKR again, this time over foreign funding from a German think-tank.
NS trainee dies in Sungai Siput Hospital

NS trainee dies in Sungai Siput Hospital

NONE Sungai Siput district police chief Supt Azman Salim said R Vinoth,18, from Padang Jawa in Klang, Selangor, died at 10pm.
Pakatan still undecided on separate state polls

Pakatan still undecided on separate state polls

NONE 'All four (state chief executives) shall meet to discuss the matter,' says Anwar after the Pakatan council meeeting.
Lim: We failed to convince NGOs on big projects

Lim: We failed to convince NGOs on big projects

The Penang CM, however, insists he held public consultations on mega-projects, much to the chagrin of NGOs that say otherwise.
'Gov't consulted Cuepacs when drawing up SBPA'

'Gov't consulted Cuepacs when drawing up SBPA'

PARLIAMENT Najib Abdul Razak tells the Dewan Rakyat that the government held the consultation through the three national joint councils.
Parliament skirts questions on Tajudin Ramli settlement

Parliament skirts questions on Tajudin Ramli settlement

NONE PARLIAMENT UPDATED 3.55PM The Dewan Rakyat rejects four questions from two DAP MPs, saying the matter is sub judice.
Hindraf: Speak up for Sri Lankan Tamils

Hindraf: Speak up for Sri Lankan Tamils

NONE By supporting the UN resolution, Pakatan would clarify its stand on minorities and distinguish itself from Umno.
Roadshows to explain minister's quit decision

Roadshows to explain minister's quit decision

Umno Wanita plans to meet all its state excos to explain Shahrizat's decision.

House speaker rejects debate on NFC

House speaker rejects debate on NFC

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 3.45PM He says the matter is now before the court, even though the motion is about the ministry's role.
Hotel says PM paid for engagement party

Hotel says PM paid for engagement party

nooryana najib daughter of pm najib razak UPDATED 4.50PM Shangri-La hotel says PM Najib, and not his office, paid the catering bill for daughter's party.

Bkt Gasing residents take appeal to Federal Court

Bkt Gasing residents take appeal to Federal Court

They are undaunted by the unfavourable rulings of the Appellate and High Courts in their efforts to challenge the hillside developer.
Court acquits legal adviser of misappropriating RM5mil

Court acquits legal adviser of misappropriating RM5mil

A legal adviser was acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Court today of misappropriating RM5 million in a bank account two years ago.
Khazanah disposes off stake in India's YES Bank

Khazanah disposes off stake in India's YES Bank

khazanah nasional The government’s investment arm has disposed off its entire 4.17 percent stake in India’s YES Bank for RM330 million.
Responsible actors

Responsible actors

Collude with wrongdoers, then claim innocence.
Pakatan should steal a march on BN

Pakatan should steal a march on BN

COMMENT Today’s Pakatan meeting should rule out asymmetrical dissolutions but opt for a partial, at least, airing of candidates.
Will exams replacing STPM be recognised abroad?

Will exams replacing STPM be recognised abroad?

Repeal amendments to Employment Act

Repeal amendments to Employment Act

Urgent motion tabled calling for tribunal on AG

Urgent motion tabled calling for tribunal on AG

PARLIAMENT PKR's R Sivarasa wants the PM to request the Agong to set up a tribunal to probe allegations against AG Abdul Gani and ex-IGP Musa.
Sudden spike in voters normal trend, says EC

Sudden spike in voters normal trend, says EC

The Election Commission explains that Malaysians tend to register as voters at the last minute, hence the sharp increase in their numbers.
MP: Billing to PMO not evidence of wrongdoing

MP: Billing to PMO not evidence of wrongdoing

NONE The banquet event order billed to PM's Office for Najib's daughter's party does not mean it paid for it, says Kota Belud MP.
Opposition states 'main beneficiaries' of BR1M

Opposition states 'main beneficiaries' of BR1M

NONE PARLIAMENT UPDATED 5.45PM The PM says Selangor and Kelantan were the largest recipients of RM1.92 billion in aid.

Lynas disappointed with Penang CM

Lynas disappointed with Penang CM

UPDATED 4PM But the Australian company has left open the door for a dialogue with Lim Guan Eng, who had rejected its invitation.
Rais: No urgent need for Freedom of Information Act

Rais: No urgent need for Freedom of Information Act

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 3.57PM The info minister skirts the question saying we have ‘other freedoms’ and defends the OSA as the 'government's right'.
Reporting crime in context

Reporting crime in context

Beware becoming desensitised to violent crimes.
Keep disabled man as PJ councillor, S'gor urged

Keep disabled man as PJ councillor, S'gor urged

Five NGOs submit a memo to the state government backing a disabled city councillor who has come under attack from two other NGOs.
Fukushima disaster a wake-up call for M'sia

Fukushima disaster a wake-up call for M'sia

NONE COMMENT The government misrepresents nuclear energy as a ‘valid energy option’ instead of renouncing it.
Home minister is effectively telling us to 'fly kite'

Home minister is effectively telling us to 'fly kite'

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'In which country does the rakyat have to investigate and prove the bad guys are guilty?'
PKR: Wan Azizah and Shahrizat cases poles apart

PKR: Wan Azizah and Shahrizat cases poles apart

NONE Comparing Anwar’s victimisation and the minister’s resignation over Cowgate is ‘dishonest and hypocritical’.
BN goes 'fishing' with RM300mil special fund

BN goes 'fishing' with RM300mil special fund

Its MP are told to expedite disbursement so that fishermen can repair or build houses.
So Umno condones action of Wanita chief

So Umno condones action of Wanita chief

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'If she is as selfless and sincere as asserted by Noh Omar, why didn't she resign as head of Wanita Umno?'
Political spat in Kedah over P-word

Political spat in Kedah over P-word

Two PKR state executive councillors are said to have insulted an MCA deputy minister, but they strenuously deny the claim.
A 'You help me, I help you' investigation?

A 'You help me, I help you' investigation?

musa hassan FREE YOURSAY 'How nice to have such a system in which A clears B, B clears A, and the MACC clears both A and B.'
Slander against judge considered contempt of court

Slander against judge considered contempt of court

judiciary gavel Action could be taken against those responsible for making such statements, warns the Chief Registrar's Office.
Sivarasa stupefied by Hisham's response

Sivarasa stupefied by Hisham's response

NONE The PKR MP says the home minister should react responsibly to the allegations of grave misdeeds by the AG.
Resort developer mulls pullout over Lynas

Resort developer mulls pullout over Lynas

stg resort kuantan gold coast lynas thumb The STG group may cancel a RM30 million resort project in Kuantan if the rare earths plant comes into operation.
Noh Omar ducks Cowgate at MPs' meet

Noh Omar ducks Cowgate at MPs' meet

NONE Expectations were high that BN MPs attending an Agriculture Ministry meeting in KL last night would be briefed on the NFC scandal.