Archive - 23 March 2012

Pengerang villagers will be taken care of, says Azalina

Pengerang villagers will be taken care of, says Azalina

Azalina Othman Said says she was informed that the state government would ensure that residents would not be neglected in the process.
Relations with Kamilia cordial, says Shahrizat

Relations with Kamilia cordial, says Shahrizat

Wanita Umno chief Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said today her relations with vice-chief Kamilia Ibrahim remained cordial despite the latter’s call for her to resign.
DOE prepares early for hot and dry weather

DOE prepares early for hot and dry weather

The Department of Environment (DOE), together with several other agencies, is intensifying a programme for prevention of peat soil fires as an early preparation to confront the hot and dry weather.
Over 320,000 immigrants legalised under 6P Programme

Over 320,000 immigrants legalised under 6P Programme

The 6P Programme has legalised 329,936 illegal immigrants to work with 59,009 employers in manufacturing, services, construction, plantation and agriculture sectors.
Zambry: Non-performing candidates can be dropped

Zambry: Non-performing candidates can be dropped

Preferring to maintain a dynamic candidates list for the 13th general election, Perak Barisan Nasional (BN) chairperson Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir emphasised today that anyone could be dropped from it if they failed to exhibit consistent service to the people. 
Najib tells Umno Wanita: Back Shahrizat as your chief

Najib tells Umno Wanita: Back Shahrizat as your chief

NONE The Wanita chief need not quit as there is no proof she had a role in NFC loan abuse scandal, the prime minister declares.
PDRM to be rebranded with 'Blue Tiger' as mascot

PDRM to be rebranded with 'Blue Tiger' as mascot

NONE The police force will adopt a 'Blue Tiger' mascot as part of a rebranding exercise to enhance public confidence, says IGP.
Wanita rebel pledges loyalty, but maintains quit call

Wanita rebel pledges loyalty, but maintains quit call

UPDATED 8.20PM Deputy chief Kamilia Ibrahim says her resignation call reflects ‘grassroots sentiments’.
Car thief 'Mat Solo the Kancil Man' busted

Car thief 'Mat Solo the Kancil Man' busted

The infamous ‘Mat Solo the Kancil Man - an elusive car thief in the federal capital - was finally nabbed by police in Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur last week.
Bar council slams MACC for 'intimidating' lawyers

Bar council slams MACC for 'intimidating' lawyers

Ordering Shamsubahrin Ismail's lawyers to appear for questioning in connection with NFC case is intimidation and harassment, says Bar Council.
Cuepacs: Speed up issuance of salary adjustments circular

Cuepacs: Speed up issuance of salary adjustments circular

Cuepacs president Omar Osman said the circular should be sent to ministries, departments and agencies to allow them to pay the adjusted salaries.
KTMB should remain a public entity, says union

KTMB should remain a public entity, says union

Union president Abdul Razak Md Hassan says the union saw no advantage in MMC Corporation Bhd going ahead with the takeover.
Sources: Malaysia to halt Iranian oil imports from April

Sources: Malaysia to halt Iranian oil imports from April

oil drums food for oil scam saddam mastek plastic Petronas will halt all imports of Iranian crude from April, two months before a US embargo takes effect.
'Yazid Sufaat under constant police surveillance'

'Yazid Sufaat under constant police surveillance'

NONE UPDATED 6.09PM This has been the case since his release from detention in Kamunting more than three years ago, says IGP.
Malay Reserve Lands sold off under BN, claims Azmin

Malay Reserve Lands sold off under BN, claims Azmin

S’GOR ASSEMBLY UPDATED 6.07PM He says the BN administration had given 76 such acres at Sungai Sering to Triumph City Development.
Show of force for Shahrizat at Wanita meet

Show of force for Shahrizat at Wanita meet

UPDATED 8.20PM They descend on KL for the PM's briefing on their chief's resignation from the cabinet.
Students fail to hand over tombstone to Khaled

Students fail to hand over tombstone to Khaled

UPDATED 7.05PM The Higher Education Minister's political secretary accepted their memo but not the symbol of 'death of democracy'.
'325 protest rally' may set off new waves against BN

'325 protest rally' may set off new waves against BN

Despite PM Najib Abdul Razak's pledge to resolve issues, Chinese educationists will go ahead with their mega rally at New Era College on Sunday.
Shoe-throwing imam: Wife and lawyer file for review

Shoe-throwing imam: Wife and lawyer file for review

NONE UPDATED 5.55PM They argue that the court had imposed a sentence heavier than that stipulated under Section 228.
Suspects in Dirang murder case remanded further

Suspects in Dirang murder case remanded further

The remand order on the three suspects in the murder of Nurul Nadirah Abdullah, five, including a woman, have been extended for another week.
PKR: Public engagement on 1Care only afterthought

PKR: Public engagement on 1Care only afterthought

doctor medical medicine hospital 161007 Wan Azizah slams the Health Ministry for not being serious in consulting the stakeholders over its healthcare system.
Journalism icon Mazlan Nordin laid to rest

Journalism icon Mazlan Nordin laid to rest

Journalism icon Mazlan Nordin, who died yesterday at the age of 86, was laid to rest today at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery.
'Pakatan stand forced Najib's flip flop on Lynas PSC'

'Pakatan stand forced Najib's flip flop on Lynas PSC'

UPDATED 4.24PM Lim Guan Eng notes that the PM’s position on what the PSC would do has shifted since Pakatan’s boycott of the select committee.
Proposed asylum deal with M'sia back on agenda

Proposed asylum deal with M'sia back on agenda

Independent MP Rob Oakeshott introduced a private members’ bill last week in a bid to break the deadlock on the issue of asylum seekers.
Goldsmith claims assault and strangling by police

Goldsmith claims assault and strangling by police

UPDATED 3.38PM The goldsmith also claims that after police searched his body and car and found nothing on him, they released him and ‘apologised’. 
Police: Facebook, Twitter a threat to national security

Police: Facebook, Twitter a threat to national security

Social media websites have made Malaysians more 'liberal', such that they are willing to commit acts threatening national security, say police.

'Hasan spent RM300,000 on office makeover'

'Hasan spent RM300,000 on office makeover'

NONE UPDATED 2.54PM Azmin Ali tells Selangor assembly the sacked exco wasted hundreds of thousands of ringgit while in office.
Kamilia chastised for asking Shahrizat to quit

Kamilia chastised for asking Shahrizat to quit

The Wanita Umno deputy chief's resign call earns distrust of five state leaders, who express support for their national chief.
The myth of the death penalty

The myth of the death penalty

Should it remain legal?
Gelang Patah - a litmus test for Johor Pakatan unity

Gelang Patah - a litmus test for Johor Pakatan unity

chua jui meng pc ANALYSIS If unresolved, the conflict between DAP's Dr Boo and PKR's Chua will disrupt Pakatan's battle for Johor.
PSM sues 82 over 'wrongful arrest' of EO6

PSM sues 82 over 'wrongful arrest' of EO6

UPDATED 2.15PM The civil suit names the home minister, IGP, deputy IGP, the AG and the government of Malaysia as among the defendants.
PKR:  EC's  registration answers unconvincing

PKR: EC's registration answers unconvincing

NONE 'As there are 1,689 cases such as Zarina's in fourth quarter alone, it cannot be ruled out these voters can vote twice.'
Lynas: Scientific doubts and popular will

Lynas: Scientific doubts and popular will

Lawyers: Photos show gov't 'lied' about deportation

Lawyers: Photos show gov't 'lied' about deportation

NONE Lawyers show photos that place Hamza Kashgari in KL despite authorities saying he was arrested upon arrival.
Security guard alleges assault by Nazri's son

Security guard alleges assault by Nazri's son

Mohamad Nedim Mohd Nazri Aziz De facto law minister Nazri Aziz's son allegedly assaulted a security supervisor at a plush condo at Mont Kiara.
Coroners: Whitney drowned in bath after taking cocaine

Coroners: Whitney drowned in bath after taking cocaine

Houston likely had some kind of heart attack which caused her to slip under the water, said the Los Angeles County Coroner's office.
Singapore licenses two casino junket operators

Singapore licenses two casino junket operators

casino roulette Junket operators typically organise visits to the casinos and provide credit to players in return for commissions.
'Penangites won't benefit from undersea tunnel'

'Penangites won't benefit from undersea tunnel'

BN coordinator Ooi Suan Hoe wants to know what economical considerations have been taken before the state gov't builds the third link.

Najib's irrational fear of a hung parliament

Najib's irrational fear of a hung parliament

Bravo Saifuddin, but will others in Umno follow suit?

Bravo Saifuddin, but will others in Umno follow suit?

FREE YOURSAY 'If for whatever reason Umno can't form the gov't after GE13, I have full confidence in Saifuddin as a responsible opposition.'
GE13: 'BN is riding against the wave'

GE13: 'BN is riding against the wave'

Teng Hock Nan says that it could be too strenuous riding against the wave, in the end polls results may be disappointing.
High national debt due to BN's mismanagement

High national debt due to BN's mismanagement

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘Why must we wait until we hit 55 percent of GDP? Do we wait until a pipe bursts before fixing a leaking tap?'
Fiscal responsibility, public debts: Avoiding panic button

Fiscal responsibility, public debts: Avoiding panic button

NONE COMMENT Malaysia's high level of public debts will feature prominently in public debates for some time to come.
Onus is on gov't to prove Lynas is safe, say activists

Onus is on gov't to prove Lynas is safe, say activists

NONE Despite the opposition decision to boycott the PSC on Lynas, an anti-Lynas NGO says it will engage with the panel. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Anwar turns the tables on Najib in debate upmanship

Anwar turns the tables on Najib in debate upmanship

najib razak anwar ibrahim COMMENT Pakatan leader Anwar Ibrahim returns an ace in latest twist to his ‘Let's debate' dare to PM Najib Razak.
Tajudin's RM589mil Danaharta debt written off

Tajudin's RM589mil Danaharta debt written off

NONE EXCLUSIVE People in the know claim that last month's out-of-court deal frees ex-MAS chief Tajudin from repaying his debt.