Archive - 18 March 2012

Dompok denies Bumburing has quit Upko

Dompok denies Bumburing has quit Upko

The Upko chief calls the rumour that deputy president Wilfred Bumburing has quit the party as ‘purely speculation’.
Najib revs up S'gor BN as polls near

Najib revs up S'gor BN as polls near

najib razak motorbike convoy The PM attempts to motivate BN's grassroots from five constituencies key to the coalition's bid to wrest back Selangor.
T'ganu revokes study loans for 6 'demonstrators'

T'ganu revokes study loans for 6 'demonstrators'

The Terengganu government has withdrawn study loans for six students over their participation in a demonstration in July last year.
Singapore gains toehold in world arms industry

Singapore gains toehold in world arms industry

singapore made gun military thumb Singapore's ST Engineering is the only Southeast Asian firm in the list of world's top 100 defence manufacturers.
CM Lim injects new vigour into Penang

CM Lim injects new vigour into Penang

'There are places where corruption can make it hard to get things done. Penang is relatively free of that,' says investor Karl Steinberg.
'One task' Indonesian maids to arrive by mid-April

'One task' Indonesian maids to arrive by mid-April

Maids hired for household chores for RM700 monthly would need to be paid extra if they were asked to perform additional tasks.
The link between Anwar and Dickens

The link between Anwar and Dickens

NONE COMMENT Implausible it may seem but the themes of a celebrated 19th century novelist echo in Malaysia.
Bumi agenda must be done right this time, says Najib

Bumi agenda must be done right this time, says Najib

UPDATED 7.25PM He tells ex-civil servants the bumi agenda is still valid, but the weaknesses in implementation must be addressed by 2020.
MEX takeover: Will RM977mil of public funds be returned?

MEX takeover: Will RM977mil of public funds be returned?

The Maju Expressway was built partly with a government grant and PKR says it must be returned now that the concession has been sold to EPMB.

 

 

Car accident victim cries foul over police abuse

Car accident victim cries foul over police abuse

police abuse lip eng 180312 A man alleges that the cops let the drunk driver go and arrested his friends instead, for ‘obstructing police duties’.
BN and Pakatan join hands against Pengerang refinery

BN and Pakatan join hands against Pengerang refinery

In a very rare move, BN and Pakatan Rakyat activists were today spotted at the same protest today for a common cause.
Women paint PJ purple in demanding clean governance

Women paint PJ purple in demanding clean governance

UPDATED 6.56PM Thousands hit the streets in purple shirts and white gloves, calling an end to corruption and discrimination. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Deadline for BR1M appeal extended

Deadline for BR1M appeal extended

Those who failed to receive the 1Malaysia People's Aid (BR1M) have until the end of the month to appeal.
Taib: Show them S'wak still BN's safe deposit

Taib: Show them S'wak still BN's safe deposit

Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud wants Sarawak BN component parties to close ranks and help the coalition win two-thirds in Parliament.
London's legal eagles to assist S'gor in water tussle

London's legal eagles to assist S'gor in water tussle

The Pakatan-led state is battling with the federal government in a bid to reclaim control of the state's waterworks.

Not for the PM to decide on Lynas PSC

Not for the PM to decide on Lynas PSC

lynas himpunan hijau 260212 PKR MP Fuziah Salleh says the prime minister needs reminding that Parliament alone will decide on the fate of the PSC.
PM to Indians: Walk with me, I've kept my promises

PM to Indians: Walk with me, I've kept my promises

najib selayang 180312 UPDATED 2.55PM Najib woos Indian M'sians by listing his administration's contribution to Tamil education.
Yes to election pledge, but much more to be done

Yes to election pledge, but much more to be done

MPs from both sides of the political divide lauded the election integrity pledge launched by TI Malaysia but also had ideas of their own.
Karpal-Ramasamy spat still on

Karpal-Ramasamy spat still on

NONE UPDATED 2.02PM DAP chair Karpal Singh rejects the validity of the party's disciplinary committee probe.
Pengerang folk rally against gas refinery

Pengerang folk rally against gas refinery

UPDATED 2PM The sleepy hollow of Pengerang, Johor, has been jolted by a RM20bil gas refinery in their backyard. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Malaysia - through the eyes of a patriot

Malaysia - through the eyes of a patriot

no more bullshit, we are all malaysians book by kee thuan chye thumb Kee Thuan Chye's latest book examines the country, warts and all, from the viewpoint that first and foremost, he is Malaysian.
Batu Pahat may prove to be Soi Lek's Waterloo

Batu Pahat may prove to be Soi Lek's Waterloo

FREE YOURSAY 'Johor is no longer BN's fixed deposit. Like their counterparts in most other states, Johor voters too are clamouring for change.'
Wanita Umno 'makciks' and the gravy train

Wanita Umno 'makciks' and the gravy train

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'If these makciks can say ‘yes' to stealing, then what values are they teaching their young?'
Guan Eng's constituents face eviction nightmare

Guan Eng's constituents face eviction nightmare

kg boundary 5 protest penang However residents say the CM has been helpful in stalling the demolition of houses on plots acquired in 2003.
Najib clears the deck for GE13

Najib clears the deck for GE13

NONE ANALYSIS 'He's ready, but the courts aren't. Embarrassing cases are pushed past the anticipated June polls.'
There are indeed some honest cops in the force

There are indeed some honest cops in the force

ramli yusuff police commercial crime director aca FREE YOURSAY 'We will be cured of abuse of power only if clean people are brave enough to blow the whistles.'