Archive - 20 July 2012

UPDATED 11.10PM The annual salary of Syabas’ executive chairperson alone is at least RM5.1 million.

Najib Razak adds, only rational and outstanding leaders have the capability to administer the country and generate wealth.

The Home Ministry has formed a focal point team that acts as the communications coordinator and implementor to tackle crime in the country.

Other companies also successful in securing multiple quotas, Sustainable Energy Development Authority says, but does not give details.

The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has suggested that workers be given the option to withdraw Employees Provident Funds (EPF) contributions at age 55 or 60.

Health director Hasan Abdul Rahman says that all procurement of medical products by the ministry are above board.

UPDATED 6.30PM Malay supremacy is ‘purposely being blown out of proportion' by certain parties for political mileage, Defence Minister Zahid Hamidi says.

The London Stock Exchange Group is said to be in talks with the owner of the Singapore exchange about a potential 7.2 billion euros merger deal, according to a UK-based newspaper.

'When we read Papagomo, it is as if he is an avenue for Umno to say things that it does not want to speak on record,' says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Sarawak police commisioner Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani says the German pilot identified as Rico Steger, 35, was rescued by local fishermen.

Two businessmen deny in a New Straits Times report that they agreed to the five resolutions opposing Penang port privatisation.

Shuhaimi Baba's film has received flak for what some say is a skewed re-telling of what happened during the 1969 riots.

The Selangor gov't can seek advice from the Agriculture Ministry on the suitability of the Bestari Jaya land for aquaculture, says the MCA leader.

Lee Phak Seng, 19, Chang Tat Siong and Foong Khar Fai, both 24, and another suspect still at large, were charged with the kidnapping of Nayati, 12.

Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says he cannot confirm the claim made public by a Special Branch officer yesterday.

The party’s publicity secretary Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew says the security guard at a nearby hotel alerted the Fire and Rescue Department at 3am.

COMMENT The three Asian leaders appeared on the same stage in Jakarta this week for a forum on reconciliation.

UPDATED 4.50PM Four election observers picked by EC say the commission must ensure adherence to international principles in election monitoring.

Us vs them mentality the cause of our malaise.

Selangor DAP treasurer Hannah Yeoh says the forums are to allow MCA deputy minister Chua Tee Yong to explain his claims to the public.

Umno's Penang Youth chief accuses Lim Guan Eng's political secretary of ‘lying’ about state’s policy on low- and medium-cost housing.

UPDATED 3.50PM Nurul alleges the awardee AAT had failed to meet technical requirements for the job. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Use of the world ‘Allah' by Christians in Malaysia touches on local sensitivities but a foreign thinker criticises the arguments as 'too simplistic'.

The former minister says the BN appears to have taken possession of the independence day celebration which should be an impartial event.

UPDATED 1.40PM Klang MP Charles Santiago demands facts from the water concessionaire to back its claim of a water shortage in Selangor and KL.

Muhammadiyah, which has some 30 million adherents, had earlier announced that according to its astronomical calculations Ramadan begins today.

UPDATED 1.20PM Teo Nie Ching cites two parliamentary replies on the stats from the ministry that showed different answers.

This is the message the DPM sent to the younger generation at a national youth leaders conference yesterday, reports Sin Chew Daily.

STPM and Matriculation students with a CGPA of 2.8 and above will get a chance to enter public institutions of higher learning for the next intake.

Judge Zabariah Mohd Yusof fixed July 27 for parties to submit written submissions and Aug 10 for a decision on the proceedings.

UPDATED 3.35PM Karpal Singh says that the wild allegations were merely trying to undermine Pakatan Rakyat.

SPECIAL REPORT 'We need to address the problem, to reduce crime so we that we can feel safe... and we'll be happier.'

UPDATED 2.15PM Lim Kit Siang laughs off report on terrorists infiltrating Pakatan as the BN's 'sickest political joke'.

UPDATED 12.35PM His counsel argues that since the Sedition Act has been repealed, the AG should thus drop the charge.

INTERVIEW Moves to ban creative works deemed to be in contravention of the laws must be supported, says Gabungan Penulis Nasional. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 2.10PM Mat Sabu tells civil society to continue to fight for justice and human rights, even if it is against a new gov't.

FREE VOXPOP 'It should be a celebration of the nation's independence, not an opportunity to brag about what BN has achieved.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Do we think that the police care for us? The answer is obvious, particularly after Bersih 3.0 rally.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Stop playing politics and work for the people who pay your salary. Don't serve BN, serve the rakyat.'

Many proposals on a holistic restructuring of the Selangor water industry were sent to his ministry, but no action was taken, laments Wong.

FREE YOURSAY 'Former PM Mahathir is doing a good job in character assassination - his own character, that is.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Can you answer this simple question - how is it there are millions of Malaysians who have given up on you, including me?'

COMMENT 'His was not the tyranny of bullets... Keep the people separated by giving in to their communalist desires.'