Archive - 10 October 2012

An independent MP feels the gov’t has a solid ground to sue for defamation, especially after a French prosecutor said there's no ongoing trial in Europe.

Of these, PTPTN says it has approved 170 applications and expects the repayment rate to spike to 70 percent from the current 49.01 percent.

The state government will organise simultaneous state-wide roadshows to explain in detail the debt recovery exercise and channelling of funds.

Hoslan Hussin, an imam who was jailed for throwing a slipper at a federal court bench, will be freed from the Kajang prison tomorrow.

PARLIAMENT Kapar MP relates how his mother’s death last year, as a mere permanent resident, saddened him and says he is fighting for all mothers.

This is derived from the 20 percent discount to debtors who settle loans in a lump sum, under a scheme proposed in Budget 2013.

Investors should not suffer because of the central bank's high-handed action, says Umno Youth complaints bureau head Khairun Aseh.

UPDATED 8.30PM Shahrizat cites the need to check what ‘legal instruments’ say about the RM250 million soft loan to NFC.

The panel, led by Chief Judge of Malaya, Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin, unanimously rejected Suzana Md Aris’ application.

Anak says several unit heads at the land agency were transferred out because they back former DG Zulkifli Wahab.

Solid Waste management company ENVI has incurred losses amounting to RM330,000 after 200 garbage containers were stolen or vandalised.

DAP wants PM to explain, as it claims the airlines run by the newly-licensed carrier's Indonesian partner is banned from flying in the EU due to safety fears. [VIDEO INSIDE]

KTMB executive vice-president Lt-Kol Sarbini Tijan says the manual contained information on rescue procedures and a guide on handling crises.

Tabung Haji has channelled RM125 million in subsidy for Malaysian Haj pilgrims this season compared with RM100 million last year.

Abu Seman Yusop says the appeals of 725 were at the appeal process while the rest were awaiting the Pardons Board's decision.

If the three parties can't even agree on the Rapid project, don't expect them to be able to agree on how to run a country, says MCA.

'There is a defect in the driver’s side power-window switch, which can cause earlier wear in the switch, says a Tokyo-based company spokesperson.

PARLIAMENT Backbenchers and opposition MPs form an impromptu alliance today to speak out against the soon to be up and running AES.

The Catholic prelate is nauseated to discover that the bogey of Christianisation is a difficult canard to dispel in Malaysia.

Tony Fernandes and Kamarudin Meranun are set to kick off an IPO spree in 2013 with three listings worth over US$500mil.

BN putting country in a precarious situation, with everything depending on next year's economic performance, says Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad.

While the MCA head disputes Penang’s success in reducing the state debt, the chief minister explains just how this was achieved.

UPDATED 6PM A lawyer says the police fired tear gas at a group of demonstrators despite knowing that they were trapped.

The Bersih leader could not exit through the auto-gate for some 10 minutes as she was leaving KLIA for Australia.

UPDATED 6.55PM This, she says, is because the project and National Feedlot Corporation - which is run by her husband - are ‘separate entities’.

UPDATED 2.50PM Hon Kai Ping, a lawyer for the group SMSL, says the decision had been delayed by the court until Nov 8.

These cannot be implemented due to high costs and legal constraints, says EC deputy head Wan Ahmad Wan Omar.

UPDATED 2.35PM PAS' Khalid Samad says Nasharuddin’s actions ‘were planned by those outside of PAS’. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Save Rivers refutes Belaga state assemblyperson Liwan Lagang’s claim that the Penans had ended their blockade of the dam.

UPDATED 12.50PM 'There was no prayer session,' says Sarawak DAP as it rubbishes allegations that it had prayed for a Christian nation. [VIDEO INSIDE]

‘The Murum dam has displaced communities and destroyed homes. Surely that deserves a stronger reaction from the authorities.’

The hallmark of 'vapid self-interest'.

Egypt and Libya are among those that view Malaysia to be a ‘successful moderate Muslim country’, says Mustapa Mohamed.

Rafizi’s counsel Latheefa Koya has asked for a later date for the next mention, as her client’s striking-out application was taking place in a higher court.

Utusan Malaysia's expert witness is grilled on how he arrived at the conclusion that independence fighter Mat Indera was a communist.

Seeing reporters sitting on the floor for a press conference, Ishak Surin suggests that they picket for better working conditions. [VIDEO INSIDE]

FREE YOURSAY ‘If there is one minister capable of cheating the cabinet, who is the most likely person? No prizes for getting it right.'

UPDATED 1.31PM COMMENT 'Since religion has always been used as a political tool, I've no problem if Lim was chasing the Christian vote.'

FREE VOXPOP 'The auditor-general should come out to explain to the public as to where the RM520 million went to.'

FREE VOXPOP 'If the government wants to subsidise the farmers, just pay the farmers direct. Where is the free enterprise and market spirit?'

Its manager points out that other bumi firms, too, have failed to comply with the tender criteria in supplying seeds to farmers.