Archive - 27 September 2012

DPM: Nor Mohamed's forex flop an 'old story'

DPM: Nor Mohamed's forex flop an 'old story'

‘I don’t want to bring it up again. The opposition is looking for issues. We should concentrate on the budget,’ says Muhyiddin Yassin.
Five individuals and PAS ordered to pay damages

Five individuals and PAS ordered to pay damages

Five individuals and PAS have been found liable by the High Court in George Town of making defamatory statements against former state Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Wanita chief Aminah Abdullah as published in the May 20-22, 2011 edition of Harakah .
Attacks on Malaysiakini, here we go again

Attacks on Malaysiakini, here we go again

NONE COMMENT The attacks against Malaysiakini signal that the gov't is getting desperate. Let’s dissect the accusations one by one.
Set up national housing panel, Cuepacs urges gov't

Set up national housing panel, Cuepacs urges gov't

Cuepacs has urged the government to set up a national housing committee to tackle the problem of the people’s inability to own a house.
Changes needed to improve English, BM competency

Changes needed to improve English, BM competency

UPDATED 6.40PM These changes will address proficiency and communication skills of students in these languages, says minister Idris Jala.
Gov't set to allocate Proton RM120mil for hybrid model

Gov't set to allocate Proton RM120mil for hybrid model

The government is ready to allocate  RM120 million next year to Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton) to undertake research and development for the development of a hybrid model before it can be
commercialised in mid-2014.
Singapore official accused of seeking sex for favours

Singapore official accused of seeking sex for favours

A key state witness today gave a graphic account of intimate relations with a former Singapore police official accused of demanding sex for help in winning government supply contracts.
Group: Two Umno ministers flew on T Jets planes, too

Group: Two Umno ministers flew on T Jets planes, too

A group of youth NGOs and political parties want the BN-linked media to probe who paid for the use of the private jet by Umno ministers.
I'm no hypocrite, Nazri tells MCA

I'm no hypocrite, Nazri tells MCA

NONE UPDATED 5.55PM MCA leaders say the minister's support for Dong Zong's demands is mere political posturing.

M'sia slides down Internet freedom ranking

M'sia slides down Internet freedom ranking

Amendments to the Evidence Act 1950 and defamation suits have a chilling impact on online freedom of expression.
Exorcising the demons of 'devilcracy'

Exorcising the demons of 'devilcracy'

Hudud, a misunderstood Islamic law

Hudud, a misunderstood Islamic law

DBKL staff to get monthly RM200 incentive from October

DBKL staff to get monthly RM200 incentive from October

Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin said the BIP was approved by the PSD on Aug 1 this year.
Bersih question in SPM trial 'not a problem'

Bersih question in SPM trial 'not a problem'

UPDATED 6PM Deputy Education Minister Puad Zarkashi says that the ministry did not set the question and has received no complaints on the matter.
Dong Zong irresponsible, says deputy minister

Dong Zong irresponsible, says deputy minister

UPDATED 6.45PM Puad Zarkashi says the ministry has provided ample assistance and allocations to both vernacular and national schools.
Heng wants money politics charge against her probed

Heng wants money politics charge against her probed

The MCA deputy minister is to seek clarification from the party president and ask the party to initiate an investigation to clear her name.
Senior gov't official: Budget to be mildly expansionary

Senior gov't official: Budget to be mildly expansionary

Much-needed but economically painful reforms to broaden Malaysia’s tax base and reduce its dependence on oil revenues will take a back seat.
Puad: Unreasonable to hold 'V-neck Day'

Puad: Unreasonable to hold 'V-neck Day'

NONE UPDATED 6.20PM 'V-neck Day' organisers are taking the LGBT issue too lightly, says the anti-gay deputy minister.

Social media not a threat, says lawyer-blogger

Social media not a threat, says lawyer-blogger

NONE In fact, Azhar Azizan or better known as Art Harun says social media is merely a tool which facilitates or publicises something.
'Gov't can't afford to spend recklessly'

'Gov't can't afford to spend recklessly'

Panellists at a pre-budget forum warn that the gov't can ill afford to freely give out ‘goodies’, but must stimulate growth and address increasing debts.
Will there be a power rates hike in November?

Will there be a power rates hike in November?

tenaga nasional logo ‘This is for the cabinet to decide - and the cabinet has not made any decision on that matter yet,’ says Energy Minister Peter Chin.
'Selangor's 14-day ultimatum on water plan not proper'

'Selangor's 14-day ultimatum on water plan not proper'

NONE UPDATED 3.20PM The water restructuring plan for Selangor raised in the MB's letter are more complex, says Peter Chin.
'Is gov't hiding something about Syed Mokhtar's debts?'

'Is gov't hiding something about Syed Mokhtar's debts?'

NONE UPDATED 3.05PM Pua warns of a 'potential disaster' as he accuses the tycoon's group of borrowing in excess of RM34bil. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Alternative budget: 'New deal' for East M'sia promised

Alternative budget: 'New deal' for East M'sia promised

Lim Kit Siang says Pakatan’s 2013 budget will address infrastructure development and ‘fundamental rights’ of the Borneo states.
'Hidden debt' edges M'sia beyond 55pct limit

'Hidden debt' edges M'sia beyond 55pct limit

NONE UPDATED 3.10PM Inclusive of 'hidden debt', Malaysia's debt stood at RM573 bil in 2011, or 67% of GDP, says lawyer Tommy Thomas.

Purchase of IPPs by 1MDB 'not a concern'

Purchase of IPPs by 1MDB 'not a concern'

UPDATED 6.10PM Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry is more concerned about the market unit price of electricity, says Peter Chin.
Najib: George Kent is fit for LRT job

Najib: George Kent is fit for LRT job

NONE UPDATED 3.50PM The PM says the consortium passed technical evaluation and offered the second lowest price among the bidders.
Police, MACC not probing Copgate, says Nazri

Police, MACC not probing Copgate, says Nazri

NONE UPDATED 5.21PM However ex-CCID chief Ramli Yusuff rebuts the minister, saying he has lodged police reports.

Penang BN yet to have polls manifesto

Penang BN yet to have polls manifesto

PPP wants Penang BN to fight under the ‘JFK' banner - justice, fairness and knowledge - to win the state back from Pakatan Rakyat.
MP: Protecting MACC chief's tenure not enough

MP: Protecting MACC chief's tenure not enough

NONE UPDATED 2.51PM Gobind says recommendations by the panel on corruption looks at the wrong end of the problem.
Neutrality is to ensure inclusivity

Neutrality is to ensure inclusivity

COMMENT The idea behind a secular state is to have a neutral institutional arbiter and enforcer for a complex society.
Astro IPO dogged by ongoing court battle

Astro IPO dogged by ongoing court battle

astro thumbnail AV Asia's injunction application may affect the prices of Astro's 1.52 billion shares, slated to be listed on Oct 19.
Pakatan must speak with one voice

Pakatan must speak with one voice

FREE VOXPOP 'Whatever the issue and opinion, it should be seen only as Pakatan's and not individually as that of PKR, DAP and PAS.'
Will Najib's 'popularity' save BN in the polls?

Will Najib's 'popularity' save BN in the polls?

FREE YOURSAY 'Pak Lah, just prior to the 2008 general election, in a survey carried out by Merdeka Centre had him at a high 71 percent popularity rating.'
Pro-Mahasiswa blames covert gov't ops for setback

Pro-Mahasiswa blames covert gov't ops for setback

NONE 'Pro-Mahasiswa was not only facing the Aspirasi faction, student affairs departments, but also Umno's presence in the varsities'.
CAT-fight in Penang?

CAT-fight in Penang?

DAP detractors are trying to create a rift between Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and his Penang party chief Chow Kon Yeow.
Budget 2013 - do or die for Najib?

Budget 2013 - do or die for Najib?

charles santiago mp speaks We wouldn’t be far wrong to predict tomorrow will be all about goodies and handouts with no regard for rising national debt.
Pakatan's budget aims to boost household income

Pakatan's budget aims to boost household income

NONE 'It will raise family income, strengthen domestic demand as RM2 billion forgone in levies will be channelled into the economy'.
Shadow budget a 'good start' for Pakatan

Shadow budget a 'good start' for Pakatan

FREE YOURSAY 'It is a deficit budget and not too expansionary, but above all it addresses genuine needs and concerns of the ordinary rakyat and not the elites.'
MCA veep defends party's anti-hudud campaign

MCA veep defends party's anti-hudud campaign

NONE Chor Chee Heung insists the Chinese community is now more aware of the impact of hudud, if the Islamic criminal law is implemented.
'Mahathir keeps shooting his own foot'

'Mahathir keeps shooting his own foot'

FREE YOURSAY 'He is deliberately forgetful of what he had done and said. Luckily, with alternative media, he cannot lie any more.'
Suaram accuses CCM of going on 'fishing expedition'

Suaram accuses CCM of going on 'fishing expedition'

NONE Companies Commission of Malaysia is finding fault when there is none to build a case against Suaram, decries Cynthia Gabriel.
What Dr M told war survivor Soros

What Dr M told war survivor Soros

NONE EXCLUSIVE In highlighting wartime experience in his letter, Mahathir had hoped that Soros would join his anti-war movement.