Archive - 17 July 2012

It must do this to the federal government if it wants to take over supply from Syabas, says the deputy prime minister.

UPDATED 11.32PM The PM kicks off the National Day celebrations, but this year's theme of 'promises delivered' gets flak.

Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said the state had the authority to override the decisions by Syabas in relation to applications for new developments in the state. 

Malaysia’s broadband penetration rate continued to expand at a brisk pace of 19.6 percent by the end of the first quarter 2012 from 19.4 percent as of last year, reflecting the people’s propensity to embrace information, communications and technology.

Lynas Corporation Limited, which has been receiving adverse publicity for over a year arising from its rare earth processing plant in Pahang, feels vindicated following an apology from Free
Malaysia Today , an on-line news portal.

State MCA chief Chor Chee Heung says question time yesterday was 78 minutes long and only five questions were answered.

Hindraf Makkal Shakti (Hindraf) loses its appeal today to set aside a High Court’s refusal to grant it leave to initiate a judicial review application pertaining to a decision in not approving and
registering the group as a non-governmental organisation (NGO).

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah today presented appointment letters to six members of the parliamentary select committee (PSC) on corruption at Istana Negara.

'Administratively, anybody can sell them (FGV shares). Maybe they are jealous because they are unable to do what BN did.'

The adoption of BN's campaign slogan 'Janji ditepati' for Merdeka Day shows that the coalition is desperate, says Lim Kit Siang.

The water company denies claims by Khalid Ibrahim that it has failed to discharge its duties as provided for in its concession.

Trinity Corp Bhd is planning further land sale worth at least RM100 million to RM200 million in the current financial year ending Jan 31, 2013 as part of efforts to strengthen its financial footing.

The state legislative assembly today approved the First Supplementary Supply Bill 2012 for additional allocation totalling RM434.5 million.

UPDATED 4.50PM PJ Utara MP Tony Pua had told a press conference this morning that PNSB is capable of handling a loan taken to acquire the lands.

UPDATED 4.25PM If DAP has all the answers, help Selangor government complete it. This is not about me or anybody winning a debate, says Chua Tee Yong. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Muhyiddin Yassin accuses MCA of not understanding the Chinese, but MCA says the DPM only cares about the Malays.

Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi said 7,975 teachers who have completed the Teachers Graduation Programme will be appointed to a new grade soon.

Resignation of PKR legal bureau chief Latheefa Koya as Petaling Jaya city councillor will be discussed tomorrow, says Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim.

Moving beyond the ‘Yes Sir three bags full’ syndrome.

UPDATED 3.45PM The Rasah MP says cabinet approved RM1,738,300 for the conference, but the cost ballooned to RM3,402,460. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 6.30PM Ronnie Liu and several village chiefs visit all the seven dams this morning and find them to be full.

UPDATED 6.01PM The ex-transport minister denies any intention to cheat in the PKFZ scandal, and invites the judge to question him.

A total of 953,136 Tabung Haji depositors have registered for the haj pilgrimage this year, with 25,282 of them from Sabah.

UPDATED 4.45PM Ong Tee Keat sets two preconditions for the mediation of his RM500mil defamation suit against Tiong King Sing.

COMMENT Democratic reforms should encompass larger institutions and structures - such as parliamentary reforms.

UPDATED 4.39PM State agency PNSB has turned around since 2008 and is healthy enough to handle RM230mil in loans. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The new withdrawal age will only be implemented after a ‘transition period', says Deputy Finance Minister Donald Lim Siang Chai.

Kapar PKR branch believes Wan Azizah's stature as PKR president will strengthen the party in the area if she were to contest there.

The Felda chairperson says rally organisers had intended to scare FGV investors and incite settlers’ dissatisfaction against the gov't.

CEO Mohd Shukor Haji Mahfar said the target was within reach as the board has identified ways to improve tax compliance.

State party deputy chair Zuraida Kamaruddin regrets that the state had mulled sacking Latheefa without consultation.

This is another election pledge by the state Barisan Nasional coalition if it regains power in Penang in the 13th general election.

UPDATED 11.55AM Ahmad Zubir Murshid is charged with failing to prevent two firms from acquiring land meant for Sime Darby’s use.

COMMENT Her resignation makes the point that while MB Khalid's financial administration is splendid, his people-touch is wholly lacking.

FREE VOXPOP 'What kind of expertise do the companies of former chief secretary to the government Mohd Sidek Hassan's daughter have.'

FREE YOURSAY 'If she is not involved in corruption and is merely criticising the state administration, then the Selangor exco is wrong in our eyes.'

'We want everybody to be familiar with it. Once everybody is okay, only then will we implement it,' says second finance minister.

FREE YOURSAY 'Even the supply of water can become politicised - all due to concessions awarded to BN cronies.'

Kadir Jasin says the fact that it is set up by the gov't is not a deal-breaker as long as there are ample media representatives.

The Sri Tanjung DAP state rep is crying foul that the motion was rejected without any reason by Sabah assembly speaker.

The facts shows that BN's pledge to continue Selangor's free water scheme is mere empty talk, says Dr Xavier Jayakumar.