Archive - 11 September 2012

Fernandes: Malindo Airways no threat to AirAsia

Fernandes: Malindo Airways no threat to AirAsia

AirAsia Chief Executive Tony Fernandes says he welcomed its establishment as AirAsia had always wanted Asean to be opened up.

Dang Wangi detainee died of heart attack

Dang Wangi detainee died of heart attack

Dang Wangi police chief, ACP Zainuddin Ahmad says hypertensive heart disease was the cause of death of lorry driver Chandran Perumalu, 47.
Soi Lek receives hell notes from 'Bank of Heaven'

Soi Lek receives hell notes from 'Bank of Heaven'

NONE He receives two notes with a face value of 8 billion each, issued by the ‘Bank of Heaven' and sees this as a death threat.
Musa set to break 10-year Sabah CM's tenure jinx

Musa set to break 10-year Sabah CM's tenure jinx

In almost five decades, at least 14 chief ministers had successively held the coveted post which saw many governments changing hands.
Six agencies to meet over Suaram

Six agencies to meet over Suaram

NONE The authorities are tightening the screws over Suaram with six agencies looking to probe the group from various angles.
Kuantan church gets acquisition order for its land

Kuantan church gets acquisition order for its land

St Thomas Church surprised by order suddenly made in June, after the government in 2009 promised to relocate the school on its land.
Selective prosecution by the police

Selective prosecution by the police

GM mosquito trial in Bentong hailed as a success

GM mosquito trial in Bentong hailed as a success

The researchers say that the results were encouraging, since those with the modified gene disappeared quickly from the environment.
Oct 8-9 hearing for Tengku Fakhry's suit against cops

Oct 8-9 hearing for Tengku Fakhry's suit against cops

In his statement of claim, Tengku Muhammad Fakhry alleges that he was wrongfully detained on Aug 30, 2009 in the vicinity of Istana Mahkota Kubang Kerian.
Need for tuition shows schools not up to mark

Need for tuition shows schools not up to mark

Mechanic begins 12-year jail term for underage rape

Mechanic begins 12-year jail term for underage rape

On April 20, last year, Effandi Mashor, 35, was found guilty by the Sessions Court on two counts of raping the girl, then aged 13 years and 11 months.
MB: Land loaned to KTMB not for sale

MB: Land loaned to KTMB not for sale

train double tracking ktm keretapi tanah melayu 091106 UPDATED 6PM Selangor has stated that state land alienated to Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) was not for sale.
Growing backlash over arrest of Indian cartoonist

Growing backlash over arrest of Indian cartoonist

India’s government faced a mounting domestic and international backlash today over the arrest of a cartoonist on sedition charges.
Indonesia's Lion Air to launch airline in Malaysia

Indonesia's Lion Air to launch airline in Malaysia

Indonesia’s PT Lion Mentari Airlines announces it will launch with Malaysian firm NADI a new low-cost airline, which will challenge AirAsia.
LRT services disrupted as door fails to close

LRT services disrupted as door fails to close

As a result, thousands of commuters in the Klang Valley arrive late for work. The services are restored at 9.38am, says Prasarana.
Pakatan wants Bukit Jalil Stadium for mega convention

Pakatan wants Bukit Jalil Stadium for mega convention

‘If they don’t, then it would be a case of Janji Tidak Ditepati (Promises not fulfilled),’ says PAS secretary-general Mustafa Ali.
Selangor flexes muscles over Langat 2

Selangor flexes muscles over Langat 2

NONE A confrontation between Putrajaya and Shah Alam over the Langat 2 plant seems inevitable. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Are Indian women fit to be elected representatives?'

'Are Indian women fit to be elected representatives?'

The MIC women chief says women prefer senatorship to being elected representatives as as there is 'less work'.
Censuring and silencing youth not the answer

Censuring and silencing youth not the answer

Be responsible, DAP's CAT government told

Be responsible, DAP's CAT government told

A former MPPP councillor tells the state gov’t not to avoid the issue of land sale by accusing the former administration of cheap land sale.
Royal couple urged to snub Sabah CM Musa

Royal couple urged to snub Sabah CM Musa

NONE William and Catherine have been urged to snub the Sabah CM, who faces graft allegations, when they visit the state on Friday.
Pakatan: Get treasury to verify cost of election pledges

Pakatan: Get treasury to verify cost of election pledges

NONE UPDATED 3.20PM It could explain whether or not these promises are realistic, as well as the impact on the nation’s financial health.
'BN abused gov't agencies to persecute Suaram'

'BN abused gov't agencies to persecute Suaram'

UPDATED 4.40PM Public administration in a democratic society must be free from the ruling parties, Suaram adviser Kua Kia Soong tells the gov't.
What's the difference between BN and Soros?

What's the difference between BN and Soros?

NONE COMMENT George Soros is known as a currency speculator and promoter of open society. So what's BN's problem with that?
PAS denies gender segregation

PAS denies gender segregation

NONE UPDATED 2.50PM Separate tents for men and women at PAS' Negri Sembilan open house event was a norm, says its sec-gen.
Mukhriz's remark 'proves viability of cheaper cars'

Mukhriz's remark 'proves viability of cheaper cars'

NONE PKR bases this claim on Mukhriz’s comment that a ‘car import permit in an open tender is worth up to RM60,000'. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR wants NFC probed for money laundering

PKR wants NFC probed for money laundering

UPDATED 3.20PM There were illegal transfers of funds among NFC's sister firms, thereby violating the anti-money laundering law, says Rafizi.
Former Suhakam commissioners back Suaram

Former Suhakam commissioners back Suaram

UPDATED 3.15PM Proham calls on the BN government to stop intimidating the human rights NGO and to undertake a fair and transparent investigation on it.

Chegubard applies to strike out Peaceful Assembly charge

Chegubard applies to strike out Peaceful Assembly charge

NONE UPDATED 6.40PM He also wants the charges on violating a magistrate's order and abetting in rioting to be thrown out.
Parents group: No oomph in education blueprint

Parents group: No oomph in education blueprint

NONE UPDATED 1.55PM It re-labels things that are the ministry’s responsibility and avoids topics like teaching Science and Maths in English.
'RM10 to Save Raub' drive launched to raise RM100k

'RM10 to Save Raub' drive launched to raise RM100k

anti-cynide rally in raub Supporters are asked to contribute at least RM10 each to enable Ban Cyanide Action Committee to meet legal and research costs.
711 file suit against Selangor over free water

711 file suit against Selangor over free water

The plaintiffs, all residents of Shah Alam, filed their suit at the registrar’s office of the High Court in Shah Alam at 9.30am today.
Ongkili: No project will be 100pct accepted

Ongkili: No project will be 100pct accepted

NONE UPDATED 1PM The minister also claims that people are generally satisfied with the project following public consultations.
PKR entourage member identifies bus attacker

PKR entourage member identifies bus attacker

NONE UPDATED 7.40PM A member of PKR’s entourage has successfully identified one of the perpetrators behind the attack.
FGV shares rebound after hitting new post-IPO low

FGV shares rebound after hitting new post-IPO low

It fell to a new post-IPO low of RM4.57 this morning - just two sen above its issuing price of RM4.55.
Courting injustice

Courting injustice

Let us right the wrong now.
Street demos, mooning not our culture, says PM

Street demos, mooning not our culture, says PM

NONE UPDATED 1.50PM Premier Najib Abdul Razak says such acts do not reflect Malaysian values and should not be encouraged.
'Defeat Umno once and it'll die a natural death'

'Defeat Umno once and it'll die a natural death'

FREE YOURSAY 'Umno depends on the gravy train, biased police, the kangaroo courts, the one-sided media... It can't survive on a level-playing field.'
New education blueprint - salient points

New education blueprint - salient points

NONE UPDATED 3.35PM The public will be able to view the education blueprint during open days in the  next three months.
Lynas TOL conditions must be made public

Lynas TOL conditions must be made public

NONE As the AELB has yet to clarify several issues, the public cannot be truly confident in the board as a regulator.
Taib - an acid test of BN's 'Janji Ditepati'

Taib - an acid test of BN's 'Janji Ditepati'

FREE VOXPOP 'Both lied. Najib lied by saying that Taib would no longer be CM by April 2013. Taib lied by choosing to remain quiet.'
Langat 2 tender opens despite standoff

Langat 2 tender opens despite standoff

NONE According to a notice on the Water Assets Management Company website, all tender bids must be submitted by Nov 20.
Education blueprint: The tiger's head and rat's tail

Education blueprint: The tiger's head and rat's tail

FREE YOURSAY 'Education ministers and blueprints are like the proverbial ‘starting with the tiger's head but ending with the rat's tail'.'
Gov't hounding Suaram a clear admission of guilt

Gov't hounding Suaram a clear admission of guilt

FREE YOURSAY 'What kind of a gov't harasses exposures of corruption and abuse of power if not for a gov't that is itself steeped in the acts.'