Archive - 19 March 2012

Ng Yen Yen: Penang MCA ready for polls

Ng Yen Yen: Penang MCA ready for polls

The Penang MCA is well prepared to coordinate with other BN component parties in the coming 13th General Election (GE), said state MCA liaison chairman Ng Yen Yen.
Over 12.5mil eligible voters for 13th GE

Over 12.5mil eligible voters for 13th GE

Some 12,595,268 individuals will be eligible to vote as they were confirmed by the Election Commission.
Women's rally: Blackout in BM, English papers

Women's rally: Blackout in BM, English papers

women's rally in petaling jaya Was the Selangor govt's sponsorship of Sunday's women's rights rally the reason why major dailies ignored it?
Najib: I gave media more freedom

Najib: I gave media more freedom

najib meets journalists reporters UPDATED 11.30PM He says M'sia has improved its press freedom rankings, ahead of Thailand and the Philippines.
Khamil Jamil is new Proton chairperson

Khamil Jamil is new Proton chairperson

DRB-Hicom Bhd’s group managing director, Mohd Khamil Jamil, has been appointed as the new executive chairperson of Proton Holdings Bhd effective immediately.
Ex-MBSA enforcement asst jailed and fined for cheating

Ex-MBSA enforcement asst jailed and fined for cheating

A former Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) enforcement assistant was sentenced to one day in jail and fined RM7,000 by the Sessions Court in Shah Alam today after he pleaded guilty to cheating a student into paying him RM1,000, six years ago.
Nalla reiterates claim Anwar not qualified to be PM

Nalla reiterates claim Anwar not qualified to be PM

Malaysian Indian United Party (MIUP) president S Nallakarupan today reiterated his claim that Anwar Ibrahim, who was once his close friend, is not qualified to lead the country.
KTM Intercity in southern sector to resume tomorrow

KTM Intercity in southern sector to resume tomorrow

The KTM Intercity service in the southern sector, suspended following a cargo train derailment between Layang-Layang and Renggam in Johor last Friday, is expected to resume operations tomorrow.
Shamsubahrin quizzed for five hours by MACC

Shamsubahrin quizzed for five hours by MACC

NONE The anti-graft body questions the businessman regarding SMS exchanges he had had with NFC boss Salleh.
Himpunan Hijau: Lynas PSC a mere propaganda tool

Himpunan Hijau: Lynas PSC a mere propaganda tool

The Himpunan Hijau coalition is urging the public, MPs and NGOs to boycott the PSC on the Lynas rare earth refinery project.
'Double standards' over Sri Lanka rile MPs

'Double standards' over Sri Lanka rile MPs

PARLIAMENT Opposition parliamentarians are up in arms after the motion to debate the alleged genocide in Sri Lanka is disallowed.
Go for incinerators instead of landfills

Go for incinerators instead of landfills

Anwar dismisses RPK's taunt over debate

Anwar dismisses RPK's taunt over debate

His aide clarifies that Anwar Ibrahim had only agreed to an interview with Julian Assange based on a WikiLeaks invitation.
NLAF offers legal aid for criminal cases, says Najib

NLAF offers legal aid for criminal cases, says Najib

PARLIAMENT The prime minister says this is because the court provides legal services to the accused by an assigned council for such cases.
MCA young guns to take on Pakatan top guns?

MCA young guns to take on Pakatan top guns?

chew hoong ling, nicole wong, mca young leaders Sources say a third of the party’s candidates for GE13 to comprise young talent, most of who will be fielded in ‘difficult’ seats.
Najib to give briefing to Wanita Umno on Friday

Najib to give briefing to Wanita Umno on Friday

The briefing will include the withdrawal of Shahrizat Abdul Jalil as the Women, Family and Community Development Minister.
Ong unlikely to be BN's man in Pandan

Ong unlikely to be BN's man in Pandan

Smart tunnel to close on Wednesday and Thursday

Smart tunnel to close on Wednesday and Thursday

Syarikat Mengurus Air Banjir & Terowong Sdn Bhd says in a statement the closure is to facilitate maintenance of the motorway tunnel.
Pahang sultan 'should act' against Lynas plant

Pahang sultan 'should act' against Lynas plant

The DAP’s Karpal Singh calls for royal intervention, in the interests of the people who will be affected by the operations in Gebeng.
Ex-Immigration director's trial set for April 30

Ex-Immigration director's trial set for April 30

Former Penang Immigration Department director Abdul Rahman Harun is charged with possessing assets in excess of his emoluments.
'Gov't interfered  in lawsuits against Felda'

'Gov't interfered in lawsuits against Felda'

UPDATED 4.08PM PKR cites minutes of a meeting to show that the gov't influenced judges. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Gov't says 'no' to tribunal against Gani and Musa

Gov't says 'no' to tribunal against Gani and Musa

UPDATED 6.38PM Minister in PM’s Department Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz says he has already answered in Parliament on the matter a long time ago.
Salang: Telcos did not leak info to content providers

Salang: Telcos did not leak info to content providers

PARLIAMENT However, the gov't has not ruled out the possibility of dealers or telecom company insiders leaking such information.
Rallies don't scare investors, say Chinese traders

Rallies don't scare investors, say Chinese traders

NONE The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry chief says local demos are mostly peaceful.

'Young Batu Pahat voters won't want MCA's Chua'

'Young Batu Pahat voters won't want MCA's Chua'

NONE Batu Pahat PKR points to Dr Chua Soi Lek’s ‘shameful’ past and says his record as state rep will not impress youths.
'Superman' stunt earns student community service

'Superman' stunt earns student community service

A student was ordered to undergo 200 hours of community service by the magistrate’s court for a superman stunt while riding his motorcycle.
Malay reserve land leased to non-bumi companies

Malay reserve land leased to non-bumi companies

Kelantan has done this despite the state's land enactment act that has strict conditions to ensure bumiputera ownership, alleges Malay daily Utusan Malaysia.

 

Keep problems within DAP, warring leaders told

Keep problems within DAP, warring leaders told

NONE Party sec-gen Lim Guan Eng has this advice for chairperson Karpal Singh and Penang deputy head P Ramasamy.
PAC to haul up NFC tomorrow

PAC to haul up NFC tomorrow

NONE UPDATED 7.55PM The parliamentary panel hears statements from reps of two ministries. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Pemandu: Subsidy cuts put on hold

Pemandu: Subsidy cuts put on hold

The subsidy rationalisation plan, which has been inactive for nine months, has been put temporarily put on hold, reveals Pemandu.
'Maju Expressway classic highway robbery by BN'

'Maju Expressway classic highway robbery by BN'

NONE UPDATED 6.11PM Tony Pua calls it a ‘blatant plunder’ of public money in the face of PM Najib’s call to end rent seeking.
Ahmad Maslan: Opposition fears losing Felda fortress

Ahmad Maslan: Opposition fears losing Felda fortress

With the listing of Felda Global Ventures Holdings... it means that 54 parliamentary seats will go to BN, says the deputy minister.

Water disruption in Kuala Pilah, Tampin and Jempol

Water disruption in Kuala Pilah, Tampin and Jempol

Several areas in Kuala Pilah, Tampin and Jempol will experience water disruption due to maintenance works and pipe replacement.
Kedah 'conspiracy' to topple Phahrolrazi

Kedah 'conspiracy' to topple Phahrolrazi

The state deputy commissioner I claims the Youth chief and others are involved in a bid to remove him and Dr Ismail Salleh from the state committee.
Vocal ex-minister Kadir quits Umno

Vocal ex-minister Kadir quits Umno

NONE UPDATED 1.05PM The former supreme council member's decision comes amidst a disciplinary committee probe.
PAS to gov't: Come clean on FGVH or ...

PAS to gov't: Come clean on FGVH or ...

NONE UPDATED 1.45PM The party gives three days after which they will 'reveal documents' on the financial health of the firm. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Urgent need for ban on shark finning

Urgent need for ban on shark finning

Hasan happy to attend state sitting as Independent

Hasan happy to attend state sitting as Independent

NONE UPDATED 2.40PM The sacked PAS rep adds he is still putting in 'finishing touches' to the proselytization video proof.
Senior citizens pan BN at Penang Speakers Square

Senior citizens pan BN at Penang Speakers Square

NONE Focusing on the abuse of public funds, speakers indicate why they would choose Pakatan over the BN any day.
Yen Yen's riotous assembly

Yen Yen's riotous assembly

Politicians investing in London despite the demos.
Karpal's bile belittles the party

Karpal's bile belittles the party

NONE COMMENT The DAP veteran's public display of angst over Ramasamy's left-off comes at a most inopportune moment.
MCA, respect is earned through character

MCA, respect is earned through character

FREE VOXPOP 'Ask your party leader to respect women first. BN leaders have made many sexists remarks on women. Where were you then?'
Better Jew than Umno

Better Jew than Umno

FREE YOURSAY 'Hadi is right, we should cooperate with the Jews. In fact, we should cooperate with all races, except with Umno.'
Bravo sisters, the brothers are with you

Bravo sisters, the brothers are with you

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'The more people come out to protest against corruption, the less likely the politicians would dare to do it.'
Indians should beware of piecemeal solutions

Indians should beware of piecemeal solutions

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'You think building Tamil schools now will uplift the Indians? They have been neglected for far too long.'
Suaram to get French court papers on subs in two weeks

Suaram to get French court papers on subs in two weeks

The French public prosecutors' investigation papers will reveal that the Altantuya murder was ‘intricately linked' to the alleged kickbacks.