Archive - 24 July 2012

EC publishes book to clarify issues on electoral roll

The EC said 10,000 copies of the bilingual book would be distributed, to government departments, political parties, NGOs and the media, nationwide.

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S'gor gov't rapped for not revealing water crisis plans

Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim has openly admitted there is no specific plan to solve the issue, says S'gor BN coordinator Mohd Zin Mohamed.

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Minimum wage policy needs review, says FMM

The minimum wage policy, which is due to be implemented next year, needs a comprehensive review, an adequate time for transition and rigorous consultations with stakeholders before the details are finalised.

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KJ: Cheaper foreign cars will kill Proton

PKR's promise to make cars affordable could spell the end of Proton which could affect tens of thousands of workers, says Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Warning over use of words 'Ramadan Buffet'

Restaurants or hotels which make use of the words ‘Ramadan Buffet’ but do not have a ‘halal’ certificate are liable to face enforcement action, according to the Johor Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Department.

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Khairy: Court decision doesn't absolve Bersih

UPDATED 9.20PM He points out that protesters had stormed police roadblocks during the Bersih 3.0 rally on April 28. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Ministry to seek AG's advice on Bersih court decision

Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says in a statement that the ministry would scrutinise the grounds of the judgment.

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Jakim prepares guidelines for Muslim Olympic athletes

In principle, the guidelines state that to continue fasting when travelling is good though travellers are excused from fasting, says Jakim.

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Mohd Zin mum on Sayangi Selangor's financing

Both KTMB chair and president snub questions on the cost of the Sayangi Selangor ad campaign on KTM Komuter stations and coaches.

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Pakatan Youth: Gov't should apologise to Bersih

Now that the courts ruled that the government mistakenly declared Bersih 2.0 illegal, is Putrajaya ready to apologise?

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Sabah BN yet to be notified of Bumburing's resignation

Musa Aman says he had not received any letter of resignation from Bumburing, probably because he (Musa) had been in Kuala Lumpur.

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Cops vows to fix perception gap

The police believe that the public are currently in a phase where they cannot accept police data and that this was natural.

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Kit Siang: Najib must affirm peaceful transition if BN loses

Make firm commitment to peaceful transition on behalf of Umno and BN should the ruling coalition lose GE13, the DAP leader tells the PM.

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Why is smoking allowed in Malacca Hospital?

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Deaths in custody: Police shouldn't probe police

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M'sian patriots, stand up to corruption and injustice

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Ananda seeks US$300mil dispute payout

The sum was awarded to Krishnan in 2010 after he and James Riady had a falling-out over a failed Indonesian pay-television venture.

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'Make Penang Umno duo return profit from land sale'

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng’s call goes out to the premier, after the two sold Malay-owned land via a company in which they are directors.

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Ex-Selayang council chief ordered to enter defence

Sessions Court orders Bakaruddin Othman to enter his defence on a charge of utilising the local authority’s funds for the maintenance of his house.

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'Unpaid blogger' yet to appeal to Malacca Umno

Ahmad Faisal Mohd Yunos is told to submit the appeal with relevant evidence to back his claim for RM24,370 in unpaid salary.

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B'day wishes to PM from TBH supporters deleted

All the greeting messages posted on Najib’s Facebook fanpage by supporters of the late Teoh Beng Hock have been removed.

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Outsourced AIMST cafeteria draws scrutiny

PKR claims MIC-linked AIMST university outsourced its cafeteria business to a MIC leader under questionable circumstances.

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'Clinically blind' Bersih protester testifies at inquiry

UPDATED 4.35PM ‘The doctor told me it is impossible for me to recover,’ the engineering graduate tells a Suhakam panel.

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PSM supports referendum on S'gor water assets

People have the right to choose between water concessionaire Syabas and the state government, it says.

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Malaysia's IPO bonanza may be deceptive

Idiosyncrasies of the Kuala Lumpur market, an export-reliant economy and pre-election politicking should give investors pause.

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'JI and reds claims meant to distract from crime issues'

NONE UPDATED 3.40PM It's to draw attention away from the home minister's failure to tackle crime, says Nurul Izzah. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Stop demonising Bersih, gov't told

UPDATED 3.12PM This is in view of the court ruling that the coalition for clean and fair elections is not unlawful, says the PAS sec-gen. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Malaysia's debt still manageable, says Idris Jala

He says the 53.8 percent of national debt for last year is within the range as the gov't continues its efforts to bring down the fiscal deficit level.

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Pakatan moots alternative Merdeka theme

UPDATED 3PM If 'Janji Ditepati' is not changed within a week, Pakatan will propose a more inclusive one. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Cuepacs denies being cold-shouldered by Guan Eng

Cuepacs met with the Penang CM yesterday to refute news reports claiming that they had been refused a meeting with Lim Guan Eng.

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Pakatan pledges to slash car prices

UPDATED 2.20PM Pakatan Rakyat's election pledge will include abolishing excise duties on cars to reduce debt. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Donald Lim: Capital outflow study just 'for reference'

Such reports by foreign research institutions are just their views and may not be correct, the deputy finance minister says.

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Malaysian unity in times of despair

COMMENT As Kampung Berembang settlers receive keys to new houses, an NGO activist recalls how others had rallied to their cause.

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Panel asks cops to identify policeman known as 'Koh'

UPDATED 3.55PM The name of the police personnel has been cited twice in Suhakam’s public inquiry into violations during the Bersih 3.0 rally.

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Why not a terrorist?

No difference between madmen and terrorists.

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Why police are impotent in dealing with growing crime

COMMENT Instead of focusing attention on fighting crime, our police are all too often ordered to perform political work.

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Bersih not 'unlawful organisation', rules court

UPDATED 1.05PM The judge also says the home minister’s declaration was ‘tainted with irrationality’. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Seda: Pua out of line on power study system

Denying that it has broken the law, the Sustainable Energy Development Authority clarifies issues raised by DAP’s Tony Pua.

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Interfaith dialogue: Don't bank on politicians

FREE YOURSAY 'Maybe the ones who should grab the bull by the horns are Muslims and non-Muslims to bridge the divide...'

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'Nay' to Syabas takeover - cronies come first

FREE YOURSAY 'This is Umno-BN's true colours. The interest of the rakyat was never their priority, but that of their cronies is.'

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If there are clashes, they won't be race-based

FREE YOURSAY 'It will be because the losing coalition cannot accept the election results, and the loss of power and access to wealth.'

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Ramadan traders: We were not in Sunday protest

Most of the traders deny being part of the protest in Penang and say they will relocate to give the new site a chance.

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Exco: DPM's track record on water tariffs found wanting

Johor water tariffs rise during Muhyiddin's tenure as MB shows he isn't fit to handle the water situation, says Elizabeth Wong.

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Malaysia suffers first rise of poverty rate since 1999

This slight increase takes place between 2007 and 2009. Sabah still tops the list with 19.7%, followed by Perlis, Sarawak and Kedah.

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