Archive - 30 July 2012

Karpal: PAS indicated it had given up Islamic state

Karpal: PAS indicated it had given up Islamic state

This was confirmed at the PAS Muktamar last year, said the DAP chairman.
Felcra settlers to receive dividends of RM400mil

Felcra settlers to receive dividends of RM400mil

Payment would be made beginning next week and the amount to be received by the settlers would depend on their land size.
Mall-goers still fear crime

Mall-goers still fear crime

NONE High profile visits by government officials and police top brass to shopping malls does not appear to achieve the intended effect.
Sin Chew senior writer resigns over plagiarism

Sin Chew senior writer resigns over plagiarism

Sin Chew Daily today announced that a senior writer has resigned for plagiarising articles from two Taiwanese dailies.
Cop in Seremban hotel rampage claims trial

Cop in Seremban hotel rampage claims trial

A policeman pleaded not guilty to six charges in the magistrate's court in Seremban today before three different magistrates.
Abu Seman: Only nine cases of mall crimes in KL

Abu Seman: Only nine cases of mall crimes in KL

The deputy home minister says mall related crimes are low and fear of crime in such areas were caused by 'perception'.
Rebel duo adds to fragmented Sabah opposition

Rebel duo adds to fragmented Sabah opposition

NONE While the recent defection of two Sabah MPs from BN is a blow to the ruling coalition, can the opposition parties there gel...?
JB city council loses appeal in 'chapel demolition' case

JB city council loses appeal in 'chapel demolition' case

The Court of Appeal also ordered the Johor Baru City Council to pay RM10,000 in costs, in the matter involving an Orang Asli chapel.
Umno orders Lajim to show cause

Umno orders Lajim to show cause

Lajim Ukin has been issued a show cause letter by the party, which ordered him to explain why he should not be sacked as a party member.
M'sian constitution: Supreme law of the land?

M'sian constitution: Supreme law of the land?

BN partners ticked off for silence on hudud

BN partners ticked off for silence on hudud

Lim Guan Eng says MCA and Gerakan should have checked Umno leaders who called for the hudud to be imposed on all Malaysians.
PM: Expect more incentives for KLIFD

PM: Expect more incentives for KLIFD

UPDATED 5.10PM Renamed Tun Razak Exchange, occupants are in store for even more incentives to top off generous tax breaks announced last year.
MCMC to curb abuse of 1M'sia netbook scheme

MCMC to curb abuse of 1M'sia netbook scheme

Although the number of abuses are small, some of those in the target group are being denied these handouts, says MCMC.
Felda settlers happy with RM43mil windfall

Felda settlers happy with RM43mil windfall

The RM43 million in duit raya for Felda settlers have made them happy because they feel appreciated for their contributions.
'Trespassers' at cemetery forced to kneel and apologise

'Trespassers' at cemetery forced to kneel and apologise

NONE They were engaged by Johor to relocate a Chinese cemetery at Pengerang but residents say they did not give their consent.

A&W staff: No commotion at outlet during Bersih rally

A&W staff: No commotion at outlet during Bersih rally

The assistant manager only 'heard raised voices' when cops entered the premises, but was ‘hiding’ behind the counter at the time.
PAS links cost actress-singer tudung contract

PAS links cost actress-singer tudung contract

NONE Popular actress-singer Abby Abadi alleges that the tudung company ended her promotion contract because of opposition politics.
M'sia fiscally weak, but credit rating is stable

M'sia fiscally weak, but credit rating is stable

Big government spending, subsidies and weak revenue structure are reasons for fiscal problems, notes a credit ratings agency.
Teacher at Bersih rally 'beaten up, kicked by cops'

Teacher at Bersih rally 'beaten up, kicked by cops'

NONE Goh Ban Huat says he had surrendered, trusting he would not be assaulted by police who were after the Bersih 3.0 protesters.
800 swiftlet breeders protest new export rules

800 swiftlet breeders protest new export rules

NONE They are against strict rules and the proposed use of high technology to check bird’s nest products before these are exported to China.
PAS: Merdeka logo should be completely scrapped

PAS: Merdeka logo should be completely scrapped

Its Youth wing says the logo is so ‘horrible’ and ‘worthless’ that it should not even appear as what Rais had called promotional artwork.
Waytha gets passport, to return Aug 1

Waytha gets passport, to return Aug 1

NONE Now that he has his travel document, Hindraf chairperson P Waythamoorthy has set the date of his return.
Ku Li: Solve Kelantan oil royalty issue before GE

Ku Li: Solve Kelantan oil royalty issue before GE

NONE Speaking to the state's Umno leaders, he says BN must do this in order to garner the people's support to recapture the state.

'Jawi rushing Borders case to beat judicial review'

'Jawi rushing Borders case to beat judicial review'

NONE UPDATED 2.40PM Borders’ lawyer says Jawi is abusing the law by fastracking its prosecution of their store manager over Manji’s book.
Police: Extremists pushing LGBT culture and demos

Police: Extremists pushing LGBT culture and demos

NONE This may threaten national security if not addressed, says the Special Branch's E2 (M) national social extremist threat division.

Najib could be our SuperHero

Najib could be our SuperHero

First, he must arrest Mahathir.
No Olympic medals in sight as barren run continues

No Olympic medals in sight as barren run continues

NONE Things are looking bleak for the Malaysian team in London as our divers splash and the fencer is shown the gate.
Perkasa: 'Janji Ditepati' a universal slogan

Perkasa: 'Janji Ditepati' a universal slogan

NONE The Malay rights pressure group says that those who are opposed to the slogan are ‘people who cannot fulfil their promises’.
Rise in crime due to police inefficiency

Rise in crime due to police inefficiency

FREE YOURSAY 'The mushrooming of private security services is a symptom of a failing police force...'
Rais, how much did we pay for Merdeka logo?

Rais, how much did we pay for Merdeka logo?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Tell us who designed the logo and they were paid. If there was payment, the rakyat want their money back.'
Malaysians do not owe Proton a living

Malaysians do not owe Proton a living

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Now we finally see the vast network of unproductive parasites created by Mahathir to keep his Proton scam afloat.'
Car taxes create jobs for cronies, rent-seekers

Car taxes create jobs for cronies, rent-seekers

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'So be it, if after all these years Proton can't compete internationally, it might as well close down.'