Archive - 2 July 2012

Matriculation studies: One-off offer for 557 Indians

Matriculation studies: One-off offer for 557 Indians

The Education Ministry is to make a one-off offer to 557 eligible Indian students to take up places for matriculation courses.
DPM launches 1Malaysia Student Discount Card

DPM launches 1Malaysia Student Discount Card

The flash card will give students up to 60 percent discounts in more than 50 participating businesses, says Muhyiddin Yassin.
Flash flood hits George Town

Flash flood hits George Town

Heavy rain that persisted for more than two hours from noon today resulted in several major roads in George Town being cut off due to a flash flood.
DAP denies its MPs 'twisted' parliamentary replies

DAP denies its MPs 'twisted' parliamentary replies

NONE State DAP chief Chow Kon Yeow denies that it was possible to manipulate the replies when DAP cannot foresee what Najib would say.
Do you know this woman, MCA asks Guan Eng's wife

Do you know this woman, MCA asks Guan Eng's wife

NONE UPDATED 5.35PM Malacca's state assembly sitting sizzles with MCA's persistent questions about a certain woman.
Nazir: Business, not family behind political influence

Nazir: Business, not family behind political influence

NONE The younger brother of Najib Abdul Razak says he only has some influence by virtue of corporate rather than family ties.
MB: Unisel not audited in five years, report soon

MB: Unisel not audited in five years, report soon

UPDATED 7.25PM The Selangor MB admits that the state university's accounts have not been audited for five years, including during BN's tenure.
S'gor MB dares Chua to reveal 'scandal' evidence

S'gor MB dares Chua to reveal 'scandal' evidence

NONE UPDATED 5.21PM Khalid challenges the MCA leader to provide the information on his RM1 billion scandal claim.
'Be sincere in declassifying hillslope papers'

'Be sincere in declassifying hillslope papers'

State BN representatives who viewed project papers on such projects were disappointed that the state gov't was lacking in transparency.
Furore over PSD chief's abrupt sacking

Furore over PSD chief's abrupt sacking

NONE UPDATED 5.37PM Pro-Umno blogs accuse Berita Harian of highlighting Abu Bakar's sacking to embarrass the government.
Farida to carry out duties of PSD director-general

Farida to carry out duties of PSD director-general

NONE PSD deputy DG Farida Mohd Ali will carry out the duties of the PSD director-general, pending appointment of a new DG.
Khalid keeps mum on state elections date

Khalid keeps mum on state elections date

UPDATED 6.20PM Since PM Najib has yet to indicate a date for the election, Selangor's MB will do the same.
Johor sultan in limelight again over heritage issue

Johor sultan in limelight again over heritage issue

NONE A group of 30 people file a police report against blogger for posting 'insulting content' against Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim.
'A third of Sarawak interior folk denied voting rights'

'A third of Sarawak interior folk denied voting rights'

This is despite their being born in Malaysia, having lived in the country all their lives and being of voting age, says election observer group Meo-Net.
PKR: Putrajaya using Hitler, Stalin-style persecution

PKR: Putrajaya using Hitler, Stalin-style persecution

PKR accuses the Najib administration of laying trumped-up charges against its party leaders in the same style as Hitler and Stalin.
Umno division got to buy land very cheap!

Umno division got to buy land very cheap!

NONE UPDATED 4.49PM Sekinchan rep reveals that in 2001, Tanjung Karang Umno bought a RM1 million plot for a mere RM47,000.
DAP: Burglary another sign of worsening security

DAP: Burglary another sign of worsening security

NONE Break-in at ex-Malacca CM's house shows public security has worsened despite government's denials, says Lim.
Joint panel to inspect Bukit Koman gold mine

Joint panel to inspect Bukit Koman gold mine

After six years of protest from villagers, MCA will form a panel with them to monitor the safety of a local gold mine which uses cyanide.

MAS plans to fly Airbus A380 to Tokyo

MAS plans to fly Airbus A380 to Tokyo

NONE The airline has ordered six A380 aircraft, four of which will be delivered by the end of 2012 and the balance in 2013.
Jln Sultan group press gov't for consultation

Jln Sultan group press gov't for consultation

UPDATED 2.10PM The Jalan Sultan NGO is planning to meet the relevant agencies as there is much that needs clarifying. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Dad forced to remove T-shirt to meet ISA detainee son

Dad forced to remove T-shirt to meet ISA detainee son

NONE UPDATED 3.50PM Abdul Razak was stopped and forced to remove his T-shirt that had ‘Abolish ISA’ printed on it.
ISA detainee's wife: I thought hubby was safe

ISA detainee's wife: I thought hubby was safe

UPDATED 4.35PM Her husband repeatedly convinced her that he was all right, but she found out later that he was frequently abused.
Petronas chafes at its role as Malaysia's piggy bank

Petronas chafes at its role as Malaysia's piggy bank

ANALYSIS Petronas's growing pique at the government flared into public view in early June at the World Gas Conference.
Lynas chief regrets underestimating netizens

Lynas chief regrets underestimating netizens

NONE UPDATED 1.56PM He says he should have fought the resistance movement on the social media against the plant earlier.
Pua: S'gor police contradict gov't on crime rate

Pua: S'gor police contradict gov't on crime rate

NONE The PJ Utara MP says Selangor police's recent mention of a crime surge in the state showed it was on the increase.

Palanivel promises more S'gor Indian votes for BN

Palanivel promises more S'gor Indian votes for BN

MIC is eyeing seats in Klang like Kota Raja and Seri Andalas and wants its members to sweeten relations with the Indian electorate.
Anwar opts for direct affirmation

Anwar opts for direct affirmation

NONE He affirms Pakatan policies favouring minorities to crowds composed of majorities that may well entertain misgivings.
Iraq embassy following up on its 'tortured' detainee

Iraq embassy following up on its 'tortured' detainee

It says it is pursuing Iraqi ISA detainee Sami Hammad's case through the Malaysian official channels. He is now in the Kamunting detention camp.

Playing along with Macom Bhd

Playing along with Macom Bhd

Macom stands for ‘Makan Commission’.
Bersih 3.0: Anwar, Azmin slapped with new charge

Bersih 3.0: Anwar, Azmin slapped with new charge

NONE UPDATED 12.15PM The PKR leaders have been slapped with an additional charge of abetment over the rally. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Sad to see the police playing politics

Sad to see the police playing politics

FREE VOXPOP 'Are the cops not supposed to serve and protect every citizen of this country - not just Umno members?'
MCA chief blasts Umno rep over 'hudud for all' call

MCA chief blasts Umno rep over 'hudud for all' call

NONE Chua Soi Lek chides an Umno rep's for advocating hudud for all, but netizens wonder if his bravado would stand scrutiny.
Dr M taken charge as de facto PM?

Dr M taken charge as de facto PM?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Who is the leader of this country? Lately we are seeing Mahathir giving speeches on how to run this country.'
After Ambiga, now S'pore is Umno's scapegoat

After Ambiga, now S'pore is Umno's scapegoat

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'The Chinese bogeyman is a scene played over and over again whenever Umno feels insecure.'