Archive - 17 March 2012

Najib slams Anwar for inconsistency over debate

Najib slams Anwar for inconsistency over debate

The prime minister said, "it appears that he (Anwar) is not willing (to debate with Raja Petra).
Indonesian maids: New conditions 'not reasonable'

Indonesian maids: New conditions 'not reasonable'

indonesian maid washing plates Among others, the conditions require the maids to do only one task for a minimum salary of RM700 a month.
PM says PSC will not decide fate of Lynas

PM says PSC will not decide fate of Lynas

NONE The PSC is part of an engagement process with the public to ensure that the matter is well understood by them.
Dirang murder suspects' remand extended

Dirang murder suspects' remand extended

All three had earlier tested positive for methamphetamine and syabu while two of them have previous criminal records for drug abuse and theft.
Zarinah confident of Ranjit's capabilities to succeed her

Zarinah confident of Ranjit's capabilities to succeed her

Securities Commission chairperson Zarinah Anwar is confident her successor, Ranjit Ajit Singh, has the capabilities to carry on her work.
Ferrari bursts into flames, narrow escape for driver

Ferrari bursts into flames, narrow escape for driver

It is believed he was part of the convoy heading to Seremban when he stopped his car after discovering it had caught fire.
Don't repeat 2008 mistake, Shahrizat tells voters

Don't repeat 2008 mistake, Shahrizat tells voters

'What happened in 2008 is in the past but don't make the same mistake twice,' she says.
Only 11% of firms listed on Bursa bumiputera-owned

Only 11% of firms listed on Bursa bumiputera-owned

stock market Only 101 of the 941 companies listed on Bursa Malaysia up to Dec 31, 2011 were bumiputera-owned.
TI-M launches integrity pledge for GE candidates

TI-M launches integrity pledge for GE candidates

NONE This is to put politicians under the public's microscope thus making them think twice when tempted by corruption.
Najib woos Orang Asli with RM30mil additional allocation

Najib woos Orang Asli with RM30mil additional allocation

'As the Orang Asli communities are very loyal to the government I have no hesitation to approve this allocation.'
Umno's disciplinary board may act against Abdul Kadir

Umno's disciplinary board may act against Abdul Kadir

Abdul Kadir was reported to have claimed that the BN gave between RM200 to RM1,000 to buy votes in the last general election.
PSC on Lynas a gimmick, says Himpunan Hijau

PSC on Lynas a gimmick, says Himpunan Hijau

lynas himpunan hijau 260211 NGOs say the move is ‘unnecessary’ and merely a delaying tactic to avoid the issue until after the election.
Scorpene subs case to open in France, finally

Scorpene subs case to open in France, finally

scorpene submarine Suaram's graft case against french shipbuilder DCNS seems finally set to be heard in court as hurdles blocking it fade.
LGBT caught in a political football game

LGBT caught in a political football game

Hadi: PAS prepared to work with Jews, not Zionists

Hadi: PAS prepared to work with Jews, not Zionists

He says the party allowed cooperation with the Jews, especially in commerce, but it rejected Zionism.
Sachs: I'm not from Wall Street nor government

Sachs: I'm not from Wall Street nor government

His maverick move has not been endorsed by the United States, which has yet to name a candidate of its own.
Serving police officers offer to appear at tribunal

Serving police officers offer to appear at tribunal

It appears the floodgates are opening for the setting-up of a tribunal to probe claims of wrongdoing against the AG and ex-IGP.
M'sia backs Jeffrey Sachs as World Bank chief

M'sia backs Jeffrey Sachs as World Bank chief

jeffrey sachs mug But US President Barack Obama is scrambling to pick a different candidate ahead of next week's deadline.
'Impulsive MAS move casts doubt on Najib's reforms'

'Impulsive MAS move casts doubt on Najib's reforms'

DAP’s Tony Pua Pua says the sudden share-swap and now impending U-turn epitomises Najib’s impulse-driven decision-making.
UN: Malaysian group wins 2012 population award

UN: Malaysian group wins 2012 population award

A Malaysian NGO and an American reproductive health pioneer have won this year's United Nations Population Award.
Be vigilant against EC's dirty tricks come GE13

Be vigilant against EC's dirty tricks come GE13

Don't forsake the future by backing Pakatan, urges PM

Don't forsake the future by backing Pakatan, urges PM

NONE 'The opposition's stories cannot be relied upon because they don't have the capacity to administer the country efficiently.'
MCA pecks at Pakatan for disrespecting women

MCA pecks at Pakatan for disrespecting women

The women youth wing has a cow over Pakatan supporters calling Tan Cheng Liang an ‘old hen’ at Thursday's Penang forum.
Zaid confirms contesting Kota Bharu seat

Zaid confirms contesting Kota Bharu seat

He says it is not his intention to split votes but wants the opportunity to clear his name.
Ladies, it's time to give sexist MPs the boot

Ladies, it's time to give sexist MPs the boot

Hindraf to submit anti-racism memo to UN sec-gen

Hindraf to submit anti-racism memo to UN sec-gen

ban ki moon 'The then Alliance gov't colluded with the British to make special privileges meant to be temporary into a permanent feature.'
Speculation on date for GE again gathers steam

Speculation on date for GE again gathers steam

The date when the 13th general election will be held continues to be the main talking point among Malaysians.
Baru Bian: Score brings no benefit to Sarawakians

Baru Bian: Score brings no benefit to Sarawakians

NONE Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy project will not benefit Sarawakians if their eductional needs continued to be neglected.

Anti-apostasy law can't imprison the heart

Anti-apostasy law can't imprison the heart

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'If someone were to suggest passing a law to prevent anyone from converting to Islam, Ibrahim would...'
Minister's 'resignation' mother of all sandiwara

Minister's 'resignation' mother of all sandiwara

FREE YOURSAY 'Why only explain to Wanita Umno? We want her to explain to the public as to how her family ended up with the RM250mil loan.'
Why Thailand preferred despite frequent demos?

Why Thailand preferred despite frequent demos?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Thailand had more street demos and yet foreigners seem to be flocking there for their second home.'
Shahrizat's kin also own investment firm in S'pore

Shahrizat's kin also own investment firm in S'pore

NONE Singapore Straits Times listed four companies owned by her family members, including Icube Investments Pte Ltd.
If EC can do it to an MB, they can do it to anyone

If EC can do it to an MB, they can do it to anyone

FREE YOURSAY 'There is no doubt that EC has broken the law. They treat the constitution like a piece of toilet paper.'
EC: Boundary correction legal under election laws

EC: Boundary correction legal under election laws

khalid ibrahim and selangor According to EC website, ‘correcting electoral boundaries without moving the actual location of the voter' is not illegal.