Archive - 20 June 2012

Lynas welcomes PSC report

Lynas welcomes PSC report

The Australian rare earth firm behind the project in Gebeng says it is committed to operating in a safe and sustainable manner.
'Freedom of assembly should have limits'

'Freedom of assembly should have limits'

There must be some limits because a good government should not only be responsible to a minority group but also to the majority, says Dr Mahathir.
Fireworks expected at MAS AGM

Fireworks expected at MAS AGM

Sparks may fly at the MAS shareholders meet as the management is expected to field questions on a series of controversies.
Ministry retracts Selangor crime rate figures

Ministry retracts Selangor crime rate figures

NONE Abdul Rahim Mohamad Radzi says a correction had been sent, which shows a drop for both the Selangor and national crime index.
Conflicting reports on Mubarak health add to Egypt uncertainty

Conflicting reports on Mubarak health add to Egypt uncertainty

The health of deposed Egyptian president Hosny Mubarak was today shrouded in mystery, with state media providing conflicting reports about his condition.
Federal Court reserves judgment on Kota Siputeh seat

Federal Court reserves judgment on Kota Siputeh seat

The Federal Court will rule on whether Kota Siputeh assemblyperson Abu Hassan Sarif’s absenteeism from the Kedah legislative assembly twice amounted to being absent for two consecutive meetings, thus rendering his seat vacant.
Azmin pledges support to Selangor MB Khalid

Azmin pledges support to Selangor MB Khalid

The PKR deputy chief’s move douses speculations of a rift in the state’s leadership following an online smear campaign against Faekah Husin.
'ISA detainee being held in isolation'

'ISA detainee being held in isolation'

For the past two months, Mohamad Fadzullah Abdul Razak 'has been held in the vacant women’s block of the Kamunting camp'.

 

Mustapa: Make Lynas dispose wastes outside country

Mustapa: Make Lynas dispose wastes outside country

The PSC has also recommended that wastes generated by Lamp be disposed of outside the country, says Miti.
Port operations continue despite haze in Penang

Port operations continue despite haze in Penang

The haze situation which hit the country recently has not affected port services and the exit and entry of ships at Penang Port.
Probe all our extremely wealthy finance ministers

Probe all our extremely wealthy finance ministers

Retirees group wants gov't to review pension

Retirees group wants gov't to review pension

The Kedah branch of the Malaysian Government Retirees Association is requesting the federal government to consider a review of civil servants’ pensions and to pay full pension to retirees who had served less than 25 years.
Pilgrim board to finalise property purchase in London

Pilgrim board to finalise property purchase in London

The Pilgrims Fund Board is expected to finalise the purchase of a commercial property in London by September, says its managing director Ismee Ismail.
First Chinese community college gets nod to upgrade

First Chinese community college gets nod to upgrade

The Higher Education Ministry finally approves the application of Southern College to upgrade to university college status after 22 years.
Federal constitution does not define gender at all

Federal constitution does not define gender at all

'Don't use public funds if tycoon needs bailout'

'Don't use public funds if tycoon needs bailout'

PARLIAMENT Seeking a guarantee from the government, the DAP’s Tony Pua notes that Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary has total debts of RM34 billion.
Singapore overtakes Hong Kong as home to Asia's wealthy

Singapore overtakes Hong Kong as home to Asia's wealthy

Singapore overtook Hong Kong as home to Asia’s wealthy last year as declining stock markets hit the former British territory a lot harder than its South-East Asian rival, according to Capgemini and RBC Wealth Management.
Johor not getting royalty from Pengerang project

Johor not getting royalty from Pengerang project

Menteri Besar Abdul Ghani Othman says this is because it is refining oil and gas extracted from outside of the state such as Terengganu.
Anwar's suit against Nalla and Utusan set for Nov 1

Anwar's suit against Nalla and Utusan set for Nov 1

Anwar’s lawyer Mohd Afiq Mohd Noor informs the court that his client had filed an affidavit in response to Nallakaruppan’s statement of defence.
MCA: Guan Eng holding Putrajaya to ransom

MCA: Guan Eng holding Putrajaya to ransom

The Penang government's conditions to Putrajaya over compensation for Kampung Rumah Hijau is like a ransom demand, says Penang MCA.
DAP to BN: Join us in blocking Penang port deal

DAP to BN: Join us in blocking Penang port deal

NONE ‘Since the state BN has a similar stance against the privatisation plan, it should be able to support a matter affecting the economy.’
Move to appoint Isa as KPF board member fizzles out

Move to appoint Isa as KPF board member fizzles out

NONE UPDATED 3.55PM There had been an item on the AGM agenda to nominate the former Negri Sembilan MB for the position.
AirAsia advises public to be wary of online scam

AirAsia advises public to be wary of online scam

AirAsia says that it is not involved, directly or indirectly, with the hosting of any lottery programmes, promising lucrative cash prizes.
Those registering by June 30 can vote in post-August GE

Those registering by June 30 can vote in post-August GE

Election Commission (EC) chairperson Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof says June was the most appropriate time for them to register.
Vernacular schools keep us apart, says Mahathir

Vernacular schools keep us apart, says Mahathir

NONE UPDATED 2.55PM He is not impressed with talk of reviving a Chinese independent school in Kuantan.
Amnesty for the Umnasties?

Amnesty for the Umnasties?

It'll be a relief to be rid of such Umnutters.
Hindraf's new neighbour raises eyebrows

Hindraf's new neighbour raises eyebrows

Hindraf claims that a government office had deliberately moved in next door as part of a propaganda attempt.
Are subsidies for rakyat or cronies, asks Anwar

Are subsidies for rakyat or cronies, asks Anwar

NONE UPDATED 7.25PM He points to fuel, toll and sugar subsidies that have ballooned in the latest supplementary budget.
Delayed PAC probe on NFC 'confined to procedures'

Delayed PAC probe on NFC 'confined to procedures'

NONE UPDATED 3.30PM It will call up government agencies next week to explain how the RM250 million soft loan was awarded.
Bar Council: Give refugees right to work

Bar Council: Give refugees right to work

Malaysian Bar president Lim Chee Wee says permission for refugees to work has not been formally applied or gazetted in law.
New spoiler for electoral tussles in S'wak

New spoiler for electoral tussles in S'wak

ANTIDOTE Enter the ‘BN-friendly’ Sarawak Workers Party which is targeting six PRS-held rural seats in the next parliamentary polls.
MACC to reopen RM3bil case against Anwar?

MACC to reopen RM3bil case against Anwar?

NONE Umi Hafilda Ali reportedly has evidence linking him to 62 properties, and MACC may reopen the files on another allegation.

No party authorised to offer 'Royal Membership'

No party authorised to offer 'Royal Membership'

The issuing of badges carrying the Perak state emblem and ‘Royal Membership’ as reported in the press on June 8 was against the law.
BN can regain Penang 'with a simple majority'

BN can regain Penang 'with a simple majority'

NONE INTERVIEW It is possible if Gerakan and MCA deliver eight seats in the next GE, says Umno’s Azhar Ibrahim.
PAS ulama chief defends Johor sultan over 'WWW1'

PAS ulama chief defends Johor sultan over 'WWW1'

Harun Taib explains that the purchase will indirectly benefit the people because it is contributing to the national coffers.
Lynas PSC chief misled Parliament, says Kuantan MP

Lynas PSC chief misled Parliament, says Kuantan MP

Was Mohamed Khaled Nordin intentionally misleading the House that solid waste from Lamp is not radioactive, asks PKR's Fuziah Salleh.
Pollster: BN not likely to regain two-thirds majority

Pollster: BN not likely to regain two-thirds majority

BN is likely to retain the 137 seats it now holds but not enough to reach two-thirds majority, according to the Centre of Strategic Engagement.
Umno MP: Peaceful transition if Pakatan wins GE

Umno MP: Peaceful transition if Pakatan wins GE

NONE DEBATKINI ‘We respect the wishes of the people,' says Abdul Rahman Dahlan, ‘but if the opposition loses, they will go to the streets.'
Borders slams Jawi for victimising its Muslim staff

Borders slams Jawi for victimising its Muslim staff

NONE The bookstore claims that the dept has victimised and violated the rights of its store manager Nik Raina Nik Abdul Aziz.
'Street protests don't strengthen democracy'

'Street protests don't strengthen democracy'

NONE While he accepts demonstrations, Umno’s Saifuddin Abdullah says there are other ways to make democracy work.
The dark passage to Lynas

The dark passage to Lynas

charles santiago mp speaks By allowing Lynas to start its operations, the gov't has nonchalantly dismissed the value of peoples’ lives which are at stake.
Sparks fly over theocratic state at Debatkini

Sparks fly over theocratic state at Debatkini

NONE DEBATKINI BN and Pakatan MPs lock horns, with PAS' Mujahid maintaining ‘no separation between Islam and democracy'.
Scorpene inquiry: Gov't to respond on June 26

Scorpene inquiry: Gov't to respond on June 26

NONE UPDATED 3.55PM Defence Minister Zahid Hamidi will also touch on the alleged sale of a secret navy document to the French.
Ex-Youth chief: Perkasa not flush with funds

Ex-Youth chief: Perkasa not flush with funds

NONE INTERVIEW UPDATED 12.40PM Arman Azha Abu Hanifah dismisses talk that he quit the NGO because of disputes over money. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Najib: Political certainty vital to economic growth

Najib: Political certainty vital to economic growth

UPDATED 1.05PM The premier makes the call in seeking cooperation from the Chinese Malaysian business community to overcome the nation's challenges.
LGBT - it's the spirit of the constitution that matters

LGBT - it's the spirit of the constitution that matters

FREE VOXPOP 'The key point is not to nitpick over the exact definition of gender. The key point is: No discrimination allowed.'
ISA torture 'has gone on for past decade'

ISA torture 'has gone on for past decade'

NONE Activists say the latest claims match previous complaints, with many of these having been documented in 2004.
Stop attacking PKR deputy president, Faekah told

Stop attacking PKR deputy president, Faekah told

NONE Selangor PKR info chief Shuhaimi Shafiei calls on both sides to resolve their differences through proper channels.
Can the rakyat bill the gov't for abuse, too?

Can the rakyat bill the gov't for abuse, too?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Clowns should not be holding positions of power. We don't know whether to laugh or cry.'
If it's so safe, let Australia take the waste home

If it's so safe, let Australia take the waste home

FREE VOXPOP 'Our learned scientists say the waste from Lamp is perfectly safe so let's throw the ball back to the Australian public.'
Azhar refuses to appear in 'kangaroo court'

Azhar refuses to appear in 'kangaroo court'

Penang's opposition leader will snub the privileges committee hearing.
Suhakam to meet detainees over 'torture' claims

Suhakam to meet detainees over 'torture' claims

It expects to make arrangements in the next two weeks and will begin a probe into allegations of the Guantanamo-style torture.