Archive - 29 May 2012

Gov't to set up P Ramlee Foundation for artistes

Gov't to set up P Ramlee Foundation for artistes

It will assist artistes to carry out their activities besides looking into their welfare, said Information, Communications and Culture Minister Rais Yatim.
MAS: No management changes, first Airbus a380 delivered

MAS: No management changes, first Airbus a380 delivered

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has confirmed that there has been no change of officials in the management structure and the board of directors.
Political parties urged to visit Lynas plant

Political parties urged to visit Lynas plant

It's managing director Mashal Ahmad says all organisations and political parties are welcome to learn more about its operations.

Political parties urged to visit Lynas plant

Political parties urged to visit Lynas plant

It's managing director Mashal Ahmad says all organisations and political parties are welcome to learn more about its operations.

Raja Petra claims to have secret files on Azmin

Raja Petra claims to have secret files on Azmin

The blogger has claimed to possess 'secret files' on PKR deputy president when the latter was still with the government in 1995.
'K-pop concert not reason for deferred ceramah'

'K-pop concert not reason for deferred ceramah'

The religious talk was postponed due to traffic issues as both programmes were held on the same day, says minister Shabery Cheek.
Syed Zainal Abidin quits Proton

Syed Zainal Abidin quits Proton

Proton confirms  the resignation of Syed Zainal Abidin as the group managing director, effective July 4, 2012.
MB: Water catchment areas not affected by logging

MB: Water catchment areas not affected by logging

Azizan Razak defends the logging activities taking place in Baling forests saying water catchment areas were not affected.
Famed rocker Amy Search finds Umno

Famed rocker Amy Search finds Umno

NONE With two other singers, Ibnor Riza and Mus May, he will join the Dataran Merdeka Umno branch in the Bukit Bintang Division.
MCA blasts Nik Aziz on 'divine' highway

MCA blasts Nik Aziz on 'divine' highway

PAS spiritual head exerting subtle pressure that those who do not donate to highway construction may suffer retribution, says Youth chief Wee Ka Siong.
MIC: Anti-Ambiga protests 'not racially motivated'

MIC: Anti-Ambiga protests 'not racially motivated'

NONE The personal attacks on Bersih co-chairperson are not racial, but due to her role as leader of Bersih, says Dr S Subramaniam.
Effingham land hunger strike called off

Effingham land hunger strike called off

It's called off on the advice of doctors, but the struggle will continue until the school's land is returned, says Return Effingham Land Action Team.
Umno veep: Let RCI investigate 'Project IC'

Umno veep: Let RCI investigate 'Project IC'

NONE UPDATED 6.10PM Shafie Apdal is the most senior Sabah Umno leader to make the rare call, adding to the chorus for an RCI.
Police complete MIC-PKR fracas probe

Police complete MIC-PKR fracas probe

NONE It's now up to the AG to decide whether to prosecute or not on the brawl, says M Manogaran. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Lynas plant: Protestors seek right to rebut AELB

Lynas plant: Protestors seek right to rebut AELB

The SMSL committee tells the minister not to make a decision on granting a licence until it has commented.
Oil refinery projects: Up to firms to sort out delays

Oil refinery projects: Up to firms to sort out delays

Mustapa Mohamed says licences have been approved and extensions allowed, so the firms should sort out their problems.
PM: Budget 2013 will be tabled on Sept 28

PM: Budget 2013 will be tabled on Sept 28

UPDATED 5.54PM Najib says the budget would focus on quality and balanced growth, as well as the people's well-being.
'No impact on investment due to Bersih rallies'

'No impact on investment due to Bersih rallies'

NONE UPDATED 5.30PM In fact, most companies have expanded, says a survey by Malaysian American Electronics Industry.
Stop growing aggression, thuggery, and violence

Stop growing aggression, thuggery, and violence

MP SPEAKS DAP and Pakatan are prepared to take part in an all-party conference over the use of force to disrupt political functions. But is BN?
Prove you're not afraid to debate, Najib told

Prove you're not afraid to debate, Najib told

The PM can only prove that he's not psychologically weak by taking on Anwar Ibrahim in a debate, says PKR Youth.
Drag race crash: We couldn't keep spectators away

Drag race crash: We couldn't keep spectators away

putrajaya youth festival drag race accident 270512 In the accident, a race marshal says they chased them away from the unprotected area but they returned.
Bar Council: Why two Bersih probes?

Bar Council: Why two Bersih probes?

UPDATED 6.45PM With Suhakam having the legal mandate, it is ‘incongruous that the government-backed panel intends to proceed with its investigations’.
Johor crown prince: We don't take money from gov't

Johor crown prince: We don't take money from gov't

NONE He said this in defence of his father, the Sultan of Johor, whose RM520,000 bid for the ‘WWW1' number plate drew much criticism.
Musa: Protesters shouldn't be beaten after arrest

Musa: Protesters shouldn't be beaten after arrest

mohd saufi attacked by police 160512 thumbnail UPDATED 3.55PM Police are not allowed to hit people who have been arrested..., says Musa Hassan. [VIDEO INSIDE]
When ex-IGP was haunted by 'Godfather'

When ex-IGP was haunted by 'Godfather'

musa hassan INTERVIEW Musa claims he tried to prevent gangsters from buying influence among politicians and police. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Jais raids publisher's office, confiscates Manji's books

Jais raids publisher's office, confiscates Manji's books

NONE UPDATED 7.22PM ZI Publications director Ezra Zaid says about 20 Jais personnel turned up at the office in Petaling Jaya.

 

ASWJ gets the frame and resultant snapshot askew

ASWJ gets the frame and resultant snapshot askew

COMMENT By framing the question wrong, the Asian Wall Street Journal misses the crux of the Bersih issue by a mile.
MIC appeals to Effingham hunger strikers

MIC appeals to Effingham hunger strikers

The party leadership will find a win-win situation for the best interests of the Indian community, say its veep M Saravanan.
EC corrects yet another error in electoral roll

EC corrects yet another error in electoral roll

How the error occurred is a mystery, as the  Registration Dept has not responded to questions for the last 3 weeks.
Lim-Chua Debate 2.0 confirmed for July 8

Lim-Chua Debate 2.0 confirmed for July 8

UPDATED 12.05PM The debate on July 8 will be on whether the DAP or MCA better serves the community through their policies.
Opposition won't implement policy promises, says PM

Opposition won't implement policy promises, says PM

UPDATED 11.30AM The premier takes a swipe at Pakatan Rakyat’s pledges at an investment event.
A new regime of media control taking shape

A new regime of media control taking shape

COMMENT Journalists should have no role in assisting the continuation of a repressive regime of media control.
Non-Malay PM possible - not now, perhaps in future

Non-Malay PM possible - not now, perhaps in future

FREE YOURSAY 'Who knows what will happen in future? Would it be possible for Obama to be US president, say 50 years ago?'
What's MCA stand on non-Malay PM?

What's MCA stand on non-Malay PM?

FREE YOURSAY 'What Chua Soi Lek said about a non-Malay PM is only true because politicians like him made it into the political reality as it is today.'
'MACC, be like ICAC, then we can talk business'

'MACC, be like ICAC, then we can talk business'

FREE VOXPOP 'No one is going to trust you. There are so many high-profile cases involving BN leaders - all not a whimper from you.'
'Damning' Scorpene details to be exposed in Bangkok

'Damning' Scorpene details to be exposed in Bangkok

scorpene submarine Suaram will ‘reveal further damning details from the prosecutors' initial findings and announce the latest developments'.
Socso approves RM113mil in education loans

Socso approves RM113mil in education loans

4,201 benefited from the Socso education loans since 1997, says Deputy Human Resources Minister Senator Maznah Mazlan.