Archive - 21 August 2012

Johor gov't to meet with Pengerang residents on Rapid

Johor gov't to meet with Pengerang residents on Rapid

The land of about 2,000 residents was acquired for the construction of the Petronas Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (Rapid) complex.
Pandelela given state honours

Pandelela given state honours

Upon touching down in Kuching, Olympics diving medallist Pendelela Rinong Pamg was bestowed the Sarawak Johan Kenyalang award.
Pengerang Muslim cemetery to be relocated

Pengerang Muslim cemetery to be relocated

NONE Muslim graves would be relocated to make way for the construction of a RM60 billion petrochemical refinery in Pengerang, Johor.
Khairy: I'm willing to be charged under 114A

Khairy: I'm willing to be charged under 114A

As Umno Youth chief he is willing to be charged for a sensitive Facebook posting made under his wing's name under a controversial new law.  

Penang mulls 'anti-hopping' law

Penang mulls 'anti-hopping' law

NONE Penang is mulling a law to prevent state reps from defecting mid-term, an act which the CM calls "politically immoral".
Proham wants gov't to investigate Puncak Niaga

Proham wants gov't to investigate Puncak Niaga

water tap thumbnail It wants the gov't to look for possible abuse following reports that its directors were paid RM17.2 million despite losses.

JPJ moots extended toll discount period

JPJ moots extended toll discount period

JPJ proposes highway concessionaires to extend the period for toll discounts during the festive season to ease up the jam at toll booths.
CM: Sabah's oil royalty open for discussion

CM: Sabah's oil royalty open for discussion

Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman is looking forward to the federal government's oil royalty panel discussions.
Family of 700 gather for Aidilfitri reunion

Family of 700 gather for Aidilfitri reunion

Nearly 700 descendants of the founder of a village in Kedah gathered in what is believed to be the largest family reunion in the country.
Pandelela urged to reject Sarawak CM's gift

Pandelela urged to reject Sarawak CM's gift

A Swiss human rights group says it could lead the Olympic bronze medallist to being 'politically manipulated'.

Kedah MCA chief denies backing hudud law

Kedah MCA chief denies backing hudud law

Kedah MCA chief Chong Itt Chew says he never spoke to Sinar Harian about hudud law.
Segari turtle sanctuary lacking funds

Segari turtle sanctuary lacking funds

olive ridley sea turtle 210812 The Segari turtle sanctuary in Perak, which is a famous landing site for Green and Olive Ridley turtles, is in dire need of funds.
Mysterious Merdeka logo emerges in dailies

Mysterious Merdeka logo emerges in dailies

new merdeka logo 210812 Close to a month after Rais Yatim announced the scrapping of its Merdeka logo, a new one has emerged.
Report: Kedah MCA breaks ranks, supports hudud

Report: Kedah MCA breaks ranks, supports hudud

Kedah MCA says NONE DAP should not oppose hudud if it brings benefits to the people and the laws should not be a problem for non-Muslims.

'Alternative Bar' set for September launch

'Alternative Bar' set for September launch

NONE An alternative to the Bar Council, spearheaded by lawyer Nordin Yusoff, is expected to be ready by next month.
Azmin's Raya no-show upsets mum

Azmin's Raya no-show upsets mum

che tom yahaya Che Tom asks her children not to celebrate Aidilfitri with son, PKR deputy chief Azmin, who she says has not visited her in over a year.
Karpal declines dialogue with PAS on hudud

Karpal declines dialogue with PAS on hudud

NONE DAP stalwart Karpal Singh says there is no need for talks with PAS to resolve his spat with one of the party's former leaders.

Raub council says 'no-go' to Himpunan Hijau

Raub council says 'no-go' to Himpunan Hijau

NONE Raub District Council says a prior booking had been made for Dataran Raub on Sept 2, but rally organisers are unconvinced.
Penang PKR goes 'frog' hunting ahead of GE

Penang PKR goes 'frog' hunting ahead of GE

After several defections since 2008, PKR is determined that its selection procedures will eliminate those with party hopping tendencies.
Pakatan's consensus of silence on GE

Pakatan's consensus of silence on GE

Its leaders are playing their cards close to their chest preferring to keep mum or issue cryptic replies, to not give anything away to their rivals.
The rise of Islamic education in Malaysia

The rise of Islamic education in Malaysia

NONE COMMENT Islamic education remains an irrevocable part of society and will to be a hotly contested ground for unforeseeable time.
Easy on rapists but hard on shoe-throwers

Easy on rapists but hard on shoe-throwers

FREE VOXPOP 'An imam who didn't get justice vents his frustrations and gets one year in jail. A rapist walks the streets free because the court thinks he is not a danger to society.'
Nasha should tick off anti-hudud MCA, too

Nasha should tick off anti-hudud MCA, too

FREE YOURSAY 'He is carrying out Umno's agenda to provoke Muslims against Karpal Singh, and in turn DAP and Pakatan.'
Evidence Act's 114A: Burden of proof on gov't

Evidence Act's 114A: Burden of proof on gov't

FREE VOXPOP 'AG Abdul Gani Patail's explanation is not necessary. The amendment is a travesty of justice. It is as simple as that.'