Archive - 15 March 2012

AELB boss admits raising Sg Lembing dump site talk

AELB boss admits raising Sg Lembing dump site talk

The AELB boss says he spoke about using an abandoned mine in Sg Lembing for Lynas' dump site, but stressed he was not serious about it.
16 vehicles damaged in riot at Bayan Lepas factory

16 vehicles damaged in riot at Bayan Lepas factory

Sixteen vehicles were damaged and a building’s glass panel broken in a riot at an electronics company in Kampung Jawa, Bayan Baru in Bayan Lepas today.
Singapore subway hit by breakdown again

Singapore subway hit by breakdown again

A busy section of Singapore’s metro system broke down for almost 11 hours tosday, triggering outrage among commuters already hit by a series of disruptions.
KSSB denies conflict with KHSB

KSSB denies conflict with KHSB

The sand-mining company denies a front-page report by The Star, which alleged that it was shortchanging another state GLC.
Tiong King Sing set to be SPDP deputy president

Tiong King Sing set to be SPDP deputy president

Barisan Nasional Backbenchers Club (BNBBC) chairperson and Bintulu Member of Parliament Tiong King Sing is set to be the next deputy president of the Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP), which holds its triennial delegates conference (TDC) in Bintulu this weekend.
EC: MB's voting zone not shifted, boundary revised

EC: MB's voting zone not shifted, boundary revised

His voting constituency was changed in accordance with the synchronising of electoral maps with the country's official map, says EC.
'Ministry blocking plans to build Chinese schools'

'Ministry blocking plans to build Chinese schools'

Seputeh MP claims permits for building more schools in Puchong were not given because the ministry has other plans for the plot of federal land.

 

Firefly to launch Kota Baru-JB and Subang-Hat Yai flights

Firefly to launch Kota Baru-JB and Subang-Hat Yai flights

Community airline Firefly is introducing two new routes - Kota Baru-Johor Baru (JB), from April 26 and Subang-Hat Yai, from May 2.
Old Istana Negara to be preserved as national heritage

Old Istana Negara to be preserved as national heritage

The main building of the old Istana Negara will be preserved as a national heritage and opened to visitors with its original features and furnishings maintained, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
18,800 in Air Itam affected by TNB substation fire

18,800 in Air Itam affected by TNB substation fire

Interrupted power supply affected more than 18,800 residents of Air Itam after the Paya Terubong Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Main Substation on Jalan Thein Teik, George Town, caught fire today.
No need to amend Article 121, says Nazri

No need to amend Article 121, says Nazri

PARLIAMENT He says the courts, especially those at high level, stand in isolation, independent and are not agents of federal law.
KL seeks to extradite Bangkok blast suspect

KL seeks to extradite Bangkok blast suspect

The Iranian man is suspected of involvement in an alleged bomb plot against Israeli diplomats in Bangkok.
Protect Bekok Dam, protect the people

Protect Bekok Dam, protect the people

Emergency motion on EDL toll rejected

Emergency motion on EDL toll rejected

PARLIAMENT Dewan Rakyat speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia says that the project is currently in the final stages of consultation.
MPs push for PSC probe on Tajudin's settlement

MPs push for PSC probe on Tajudin's settlement

UPDATED 5.55PM PAS chief whip Salahuddin Ayub vows to press the government for an explanation after MPs’ queries were rejected.
Deputy minister lied in Parliament, claims Anak

Deputy minister lied in Parliament, claims Anak

UPDATED 6.20PM He perjured when he said not even an inch of settlers' interests will be touched in FGV listing.

Gerakan Youth wants review of PSC's BM policy

Gerakan Youth wants review of PSC's BM policy

Gerakan Youth is urging the PSC to review is criteria which requires applicants to have a C6 for BM, to allow more Chinese to join the civil service.
M'sia must say no to waste incineration

M'sia must say no to waste incineration

Scuffle as disabled farmer tries to lodge MACC report

Scuffle as disabled farmer tries to lodge MACC report

Frusis Lebi was told by the person in charge that it was because the logo is prohibited, the rocket logo, worn by DAP members accompanying him.
Ministry probing teachers' political beliefs survey

Ministry probing teachers' political beliefs survey

Motive behind the Tawau district education office bid to survey political leanings of its staff being probed, says Education Ministry.
Many advantages to a fixed date for GE

Many advantages to a fixed date for GE

Service tax for prepaid phones to begin in July?

Service tax for prepaid phones to begin in July?

Rumour has it that the government may have finally decided to allow telcos to pass on the six percent service tax to prepaid subscribers.
Cowgate may decide polls, warns Umno veteran

Cowgate may decide polls, warns Umno veteran

NONE Daim says the NFC scandal is far more serious compared with the Lynas plant issue as taxpayers' money is involved.

 

Broadband penetration rate in Sarawak at 48%

Broadband penetration rate in Sarawak at 48%

PARLIAMENT The broadbrand penetration rate in Sarawak has reached 48 percent with subscribership numbering 345,627 users.
Khalid puzzled over shift in voting constituency

Khalid puzzled over shift in voting constituency

khalid ibrahim and selangor The EC website shockingly shows MB Khalid Ibrahim is now a voter in Kuala Lumpur instead of Selangor.
Guan Eng blames The Star for 'spat' with CAP

Guan Eng blames The Star for 'spat' with CAP

The CM blames the daily for ‘taking words out of his mouth’ about his comment regarding a veteran NGO activist.
Daim: Najib has to go if he fails to win more seats

Daim: Najib has to go if he fails to win more seats

NONE Umno will kick him out if he does not do better in the coming polls, ex-party treasurer Daim Zainuddin says in an interview.
Teacher charged with distributing obscene pic

Teacher charged with distributing obscene pic

An English teacher pleaded not guilty at the Selayang magistrate’s court to a charge of distributing an obscene picture to a teenager, two years ago.
Why did Tengku Goh name Musa, Gani in affidavit?

Why did Tengku Goh name Musa, Gani in affidavit?

abdul ghani patail musa hassan COP vs COP It is as if the underworld kingpin has a special relationship with the ex-IGP, says ex-CCID chief Ramli.
S'gor MB airs water grouses at  global forum

S'gor MB airs water grouses at global forum

'The agreement was so flawed that when water distributors experienced financial difficulties, the government underwrote their debt' .
EC cuts and adds names as it wishes, claims PKR

EC cuts and adds names as it wishes, claims PKR

UPDATED 2.10PM 120,000 voters removed from the electoral roll without going through proper procedures.
Kadir denies making U-turn on vote-buying allegations

Kadir denies making U-turn on vote-buying allegations

NONE The former minister says it happened, but not in his former constituency, where he has upset Umno branch leaders. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Ibrahim Ali calls for 'Apostasy Act'

Ibrahim Ali calls for 'Apostasy Act'

NONE PARLIAMENT He says more Muslims are becoming apostates and suggests such a law will buck this alleged trend.
Malay contractors hail Penang mega project

Malay contractors hail Penang mega project

The association agrees the road project, including the undersea tunnel, will specially benefit the Malay community living on the mainland.
Zahid Hamidi fails to strike out assault suit, again

Zahid Hamidi fails to strike out assault suit, again

UPDATED 3.35PM Amir Bazli Abdullah, 40, filed the suit on July 4, 2007, claiming he was beaten up by Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Jan 16, 2006.
Sacked unionists raising funds for final battle

Sacked unionists raising funds for final battle

Three women who were sacked 14 years ago are hoping to collect at least RM5,000 to take their case all the way to the Federal Court.
NFC loses supermarket lease in Singapore

NFC loses supermarket lease in Singapore

NONE UPDATED 2.15PM The lease for the supermarket in S'pore was cancelled because NFC could not get it ready on time.
Muhyiddin: Our pupils lagging in thinking skills

Muhyiddin: Our pupils lagging in thinking skills

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 4.01PM Malaysian students fair poorly when tested by the Programme for International Student Assessment.
Simunjan flare-up: Five held, excavators torched

Simunjan flare-up: Five held, excavators torched

NCR rebellions against corporate invaders among Sarawak's 1.4 million Dayaks could shift the political balance in Malaysia.
More to be charged over NFC scandal

More to be charged over NFC scandal

NONE Up to four more people are likely to be charged over scandal involving the RM250 million soft loan given to it.
1Care blueprint to be ready in two years, says Liow

1Care blueprint to be ready in two years, says Liow

NONE PARLIAMENT UPDATED 2.25PM He says the ministry has ‘not even decided which model will be used’.
Water supply expected to be fully restored by 8pm

Water supply expected to be fully restored by 8pm

water tap thumbnail UPDATED 5.25PM Starting this morning, water supply to Hulu Selangor, Petaling, KL and Kuala Langat would resume.
Penang BN leaders 'throw eggs' at Guan Eng

Penang BN leaders 'throw eggs' at Guan Eng

lim guan eng penang dap They are upset at the Penang CM’s ‘arrogance’ of wanting to grab all seats for Pakatan in the upcoming GE.
Pakatan must beware the dangers of hubris

Pakatan must beware the dangers of hubris

pakatan rakyat convention rally in alor setar COMMENT On the hustings, its orators must be wary of promoting Khir Toyo’s arrogant suggestion of ‘zero opposition’.
Teacher political leaning survey also in KL

Teacher political leaning survey also in KL

Teachers in a primary school in the city were apparently made to label themselves in various shades, to mark their political leaning.
Top Felda officer 'cold-storaged' at PM's Dept

Top Felda officer 'cold-storaged' at PM's Dept

UPDATED 2.05PM PAS MP claims that Abidin Abdul Rahman, a Felda deputy DG, has been reduced to paper cutting at library of PM's Department.
EC behaving like an Umno branch

EC behaving like an Umno branch

FREE VOXPOP 'These accusations have gone on far too long and the Election Commission has to prove that no fraud is taking place.'
Rafidah vs Shahrizat: It's a mud fight

Rafidah vs Shahrizat: It's a mud fight

rafidah aziz FREE YOURSAY 'What sacrifice? Rafidah is spot on. Shahrizat was trying to gain public sympathy by carrying a...'
Podcast: No 'bullshit' from author Kee

Podcast: No 'bullshit' from author Kee

kee thuan chye ‘Middle Malaysia’ podcast this week features veteran journalist, playwright and political activist, Kee Thuan Chye.
'Prove it, prove it', but expect no probe

'Prove it, prove it', but expect no probe

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'We can't expect crooks to investigate crooks. There is enough justification for a RCI on the scandal.'
Why use PMO staff for private dinners?

Why use PMO staff for private dinners?

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘Either Najib is stealing public funds or he is living an extravagant lifestyle way beyond his means as PM.'