Archive - 11 June 2012

Not good for diplomats to be in street protests

Not good for diplomats to be in street protests

Such involvement, whether for information gathering or otherwise, ‘is definitely not a good move', foreign minister tells envoys.
Democracy has its limitations, says Mahathir

Democracy has its limitations, says Mahathir

He says democracy would not bring the goodness when people thought only of the freedoms and knew nothing of the  responsibilities.
Operators: '1Malaysia' menu in Dewan our own initiative

Operators: '1Malaysia' menu in Dewan our own initiative

The affordable items are arranged at another corner of the cafe, to avoid confusion, and ulam is available at no extra cost.
Pua accuses Parliament of protecting PM's son

Pua accuses Parliament of protecting PM's son

The PJ Utara MP’s question was rejected on the grounds that questions can only be posed to ministers and on matters involving their duties.
Poll: Most M'sians won't act unethically to boost careers

Poll: Most M'sians won't act unethically to boost careers

A majority of Malaysian workers (92 percent) will not engage in unethical behavior to advance their careers, according to a survey conducted by JobStreet.com.
Pahang exco member in stable condition

Pahang exco member in stable condition

Pahang executive council member Tan Mohd Aminuddin Ishak, who was admitted to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital in Temerloh last Friday, is in a stable condition.
'Double standards' condemned in Kugan case

'Double standards' condemned in Kugan case

It is one rule for the common man, and one rule for the police, says Hindraf’s P Uthayakumar.
Hisham adding insult to injury, says Bersih's Wong

Hisham adding insult to injury, says Bersih's Wong

Bersih steering committee member Wong Chin Huat, who was recently attacked by bikers, says the minister’s comments are ‘deplorable’.
Police refute hospitals' alleged involvement in organ trade

Police refute hospitals' alleged involvement in organ trade

Police have refuted allegations that any local hospital has been involved in organ trade activities.
Lynas thorium waste : A real health threat

Lynas thorium waste : A real health threat

Mustapa: No bid yet from Kuokuang to invest in M'sia

Mustapa: No bid yet from Kuokuang to invest in M'sia

The International Trade and Industry Ministry has not received a formal application from Taiwan’s Kuokuang Petrochemical Technology Co to invest in Malaysia, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
No plans to set up IPCMC, says Nazri

No plans to set up IPCMC, says Nazri

PARLIAMENT The Minister in the PM's Department says the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission was sufficient to probe misconduct.
Why hold ISA detainees if they're not to be charged?

Why hold ISA detainees if they're not to be charged?

NONE UPDATED 5PM Cancel detention orders against the 45 in Kamunting, Suaram and GMI urge the home minister.
Death threats for activist in stateless orphans expose

Death threats for activist in stateless orphans expose

Muhammad Khairul Hafiz Abdullah says he has calls telling him to stop working on the issue otherwise he or his family might be harmed.

 

'Repentant' complainant wants Mat Sabu cleared

'Repentant' complainant wants Mat Sabu cleared

NONE UPDATED 5.40PM In a farcical turn Visva Nathan profusely apologies in court for his police report against the PAS leader.

WWW15: Liow 'probably didn't explain properly'

WWW15: Liow 'probably didn't explain properly'

Minister Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz said the health minister could have made the situation harder for himself because of this.
Scorpene probe not a serious matter, says foreign minister

Scorpene probe not a serious matter, says foreign minister

UPDATED 4.30PM Anifah Aman says the probe is being played up by certain parties.
Malaysia's 'dinosaur' gov't is ambling to disaster

Malaysia's 'dinosaur' gov't is ambling to disaster

Penang gov't in two minds on monorail, says Teng

Penang gov't in two minds on monorail, says Teng

The state BN chief says the federal government wants to revive the stalled monorail project, but there has been no response from the state.
Liow finally gives up WWW15 number plate

Liow finally gives up WWW15 number plate

NONE UPDATED 5.55PM The minister caves to criticism and says he will not deprive the national coffers.

Bersih 3.0: Three times more tear-gas than Bersih 2.0

Bersih 3.0: Three times more tear-gas than Bersih 2.0

NONE PARLIAMENT UPDATED 4.40PM Police used 909 tear smoke shells and 58 tear smoke grenades during the April 28 rally.
Raja Nazrin: Civil society becoming uncivil

Raja Nazrin: Civil society becoming uncivil

NONE Civil society is no longer practising 'give and take' and instead indulging in 'take and take', says the Perak Regent.
MAHB mulls bidding for Indonesia, China projects

MAHB mulls bidding for Indonesia, China projects

Malaysia Airports Holdings is looking to bid for new airport projects in Indonesia, China, and the Philippines, says its chief executive.
Lajim denies defection, but says 'anything is possible'

Lajim denies defection, but says 'anything is possible'

NONE UPDATED 6PM Asked about the talk outside Parliament, the Beaufort MP cryptically says he will do as his constituents desire.
Tunku Harmy: BN winnable candidates will be 'infected'

Tunku Harmy: BN winnable candidates will be 'infected'

A member of the Negri Sembilan royal family says these young, intelligent people would still be infected by the ‘virus’ of corruption.
'Liow has yet to decide on WWW15'

'Liow has yet to decide on WWW15'

The Road Transport Department has not heard if he will take the number-plate free of charge, pay the bid or reject the number.
'Chinese high school in Kuantan still possible'

'Chinese high school in Kuantan still possible'

Give the MCA some time to settle the high school matter, its deputy president Liow Tiong Lai appeals to the Chinese community.
Emergency motion on defence secrets sale rejected

Emergency motion on defence secrets sale rejected

NONE UPDATED 5.30PM The speaker rejects Nurul Izzah Anwar’s attempt to have the Defence Ministry answer the claims in Parliament.
'Use RM30mil for free education pilot project'

'Use RM30mil for free education pilot project'

Continue with plans to provide RM30 million to Universiti Selangor (Unisel) students, PKR urges the state government.
Nazri: Pullout of amendment bill not done in haste

Nazri: Pullout of amendment bill not done in haste

Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz says the government had discussed the matter with the Opposition Leader and the EC before withdrawing the bill.
Johor ruler to Nizar: Apologise to Johoreans

Johor ruler to Nizar: Apologise to Johoreans

NONE The sultan says Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin was ‘disrespectful’ and should ‘engage his brain before he shoots off his mouth’.
Gas M'sia debuts on Bursa Malaysia at 27 sen premium

Gas M'sia debuts on Bursa Malaysia at 27 sen premium

Gas Malaysia Bhd made its debut on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Board at RM2.47, a 27 sen premium from the RM2.20 offer price.
Kugan case: Constable gets 3 years for 'causing hurt'

Kugan case: Constable gets 3 years for 'causing hurt'

a kugan assaulted indian youth murder UPDATED 2.30PM Constable V Navindran is found guilty for causing hurt to A Kugan in the long-running case.
The depressing saga of Proton

The depressing saga of Proton

Better to have focused on public transport.

Shabery: Apology over drag race injuries doesn't arise

Shabery: Apology over drag race injuries doesn't arise

putrajaya youth festival drag race accident 270512 UPDATED 2PM The minister argues that even the victims understood the situation and had forgone suing the government.
Charging lowly constables not enough, says Anwar

Charging lowly constables not enough, says Anwar

bersih 3 rally 020512 j002 UPDATE 1.30PM The opposition leader says the prosecution of two low-ranking police personnel was a token act.
Amangate: S'wak Report reveals more documents

Amangate: S'wak Report reveals more documents

NONE Documents from a Singapore court case are cited as proof of the ‘money-laundering network’ said to involve the CM.
Next change: NFC saga on silver screen, says PKR

Next change: NFC saga on silver screen, says PKR

NONE UPDATED 12.13PM The epic scandal turns film starring leads Shahrizat Abdul Jalil and her family, says Rafizi Ramli. [VIDEO INSIDE]
S'wak is the future for Papa Orangutan

S'wak is the future for Papa Orangutan

In an open letter, the activisit known as Papa Orangutan explains what happened when he went 'missing' for three days.
Shallow for Teng to think assertiveness is the issue

Shallow for Teng to think assertiveness is the issue

FREE YOURSAY 'It's race politics that is not going to get us anywhere and if you have not learnt this single most important lesson...'
Penang Umno fails in RM30mil suit against CM

Penang Umno fails in RM30mil suit against CM

NONE UPDATED 11.51AM The defamation suit against Lim Guan Eng and three others was struck out in chambers today.
For stateless, all roads to legality lead to Putrajaya

For stateless, all roads to legality lead to Putrajaya

A gathering of about 100 stateless people in Alor Setar yesterday dramatised their cause - and underscored its fragility.
Penang DAP gathering on Indian issues draws support

Penang DAP gathering on Indian issues draws support

However party leaders averse to DCM P Ramasamy, including party chairperson Karpal Singh, were conspicuous by their absence.
Police must prove loyalty to nation, not politicians

Police must prove loyalty to nation, not politicians

FREE YOURSAY 'They should prove loyalty to the country and not loyalty to a party that betrays the nation by selling military secrets.'
Umno's activities abroad coming home to roost

Umno's activities abroad coming home to roost

FREE YOURSAY 'They thought that they can have a safe haven outside the country, but it looks like their illegal activities will...'
The great Umno man's burden

The great Umno man's burden

COMMENT The myopic belief that Umno and Umno alone should lead the Malay community is a doubled-edged sword.