Archive - 20 November 2012

It says, going by its past performances, the state government has always needed additional allocations.

PARLIAMENT Deputy info minister says the SMSes which arrive on the voters’ birthdays was a ‘political initiative’ to ‘please’ voters.

The PAS government in Kedah today tabled a deficit budget amounting to RM1.1 billion for 2013 against a revenue of RM640 million.

Anwar had filed the suit against Khairy on March 7, 2008, as the  then-Umno Youth deputy chief had allegedly uttered defamatory words.

The federal government has agreed to set up a special committee to conduct a fair and transparent study on the payment of cash from petroleum revenue to the east coast states of peninsular Malaysia, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said today. 

UPDATED 6.15PM PARLIAMENT Mohamad Aziz is sore with two PAS MPs for questioning the wages and bonuses of CEOs in GLCs.

The Housing and Local Government Ministry plans to amend the Uniformed Buildings By-Law to include provisions on building quality and safety to prepare for earthquakes in the country.

Radar data systems are used to make short term forecast of future positions and intensities of rain, snow, hail, and other weather phenomena.

They will be placed in a nearby church and tested by theologians, said Father Simon Labrooy, who took custody of the panels.

DAY 7 - KARAK Six unidentified men have been spotted recording the moves of marchers as they walk to KL. [VIDEO INSIDE]

In welcoming the new EU ambassador, Luc Vandebon to Penang, CM Lim Guan Eng says they can cooperate in the fields of arts, culture, science and technology.

UPDATED 5.20PM 24 parcels of land purchased by BN parties for a song are sold off or developed for profit, claims Ng Suee Lim.

Malaysian narcotics agents have foiled a Nigerian syndicate’s bid to smuggle cocaine worth US$7.1 million hidden in coconut milk cans, a top police official said today.

UPDATED 4.15PM The RM300mil bridge would have long been completed had BN been elected in Selangor, says the opposition leader.

COMMENT Judging by the meeting as a whole, the muktamar highlighted PAS' continued embracing of more progressive positions.

PARLIAMENT Abu Seman Yusop says allegations that illegal fireworks are procured from the departments’ (officers) are not true.

Suhakam feels the human rights declaration was drafted with limited openness and transparency, and fails to match up to global standards.

Describing the support as a special moment for him on Twitter, Najib extended his thanks to all his loyal Twitter followers.

UPDATED 6.05PM Mahfuz Omar and Mohd Firdaus Jaafar lodge reports at the Dang Wangi police HQ. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 3.40PM The PKR strategist flies to HK tomorrow to urge its anti-graft body to reopen probe into the RM40 million it caught Michael Chia with.

Ronnie Liu is asked by fellow DAP leader M Manoharan if he would resign if the condo project at Batu Caves is not scrapped.

Save Malaysia Stop Lynas says a 19-member self-funded delegation reached Sydney on Sunday and met three senators yesterday.

UPDATED 4.55PM While it supports efforts to reduce road accidents, the NGO objects to any crony firms profiting from the AES.

PARLIAMENT Experience shows awarding projects this way is better than calling for tenders, says Rural Development Deputy Minister Hasan Malek.

The water level at Sungai Rembau at Titian Bintangor, Rembau, Negri Sembilan and Sungai Padas in Beaufort, Sabah exceeded the danger level at 4pm today and the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) advised residents in the area to be wary.

Sia Ka Tian, 70, was shocked to find the money in a black paper bag on the back seat yesterday after he dropped the couple off at a shopping centre.

UPDATED 4.40PM This after shareholders are told at its Sydney AGM today that the Gebeng rare earths plant will start operations next month.

UPDATED 4.30PM PARLIAMENT No justification for the disproportionate and excessive attacks on Gaza, says the motion.

The Straits Times reported that the mistake was discovered soon after, and that both babies were back with their real parents.

Faith is integral to nation-building.

Chief secretary Dr Ali Hamsa says that the transfer followed the expiry of Heng Seai Kie’s services as the deputy energy minister on Nov 15.

BOOK REVIEW ES Shankar's debut novel makes Malaysians feel like citizens of 'Tiger Isle' as he spins a tale of graft and murder.

Public finances are a weakness relative to rating peers and offer limited scope for counter-cyclical fiscal stimulus, says Fitch Ratings.

The US president is expected to express concerns about disputes between China and its SE Asian neighbours, at the East Asia Summit.

While PSM is hoping for a straight fight against BN for the seat, held by Independent Hee Yit Foong, DAP is adamant to retain it.

UPDATED 1.16PM The former PM says the DAP’s insistence on supporting Anwar is merely to gain Malay support.

ANTIDOTE Police must establish if the Molotov attack on See Chee How's home was related to his work as a land rights lawyer.

A resolution passed at the anti-war conference calls for such a panel to be set up to uncover the truth behind the attacks.

FREE YOURSAY 'I know what I did was wrong, but since you have the power to stop me which you did not..., it's your fault.'

COMMENT Like a canoeist paddling on both sides, he has to stradde the divide between Pakatan enthusiasts and doubters.

Such delays in taking action will only allow more abuses to take place, such as attempts to bribe parents of the students

FREE YOURSAY 'I am flabbergasted as to such poor collection... At the end of the day, it is the will to perform that matters.'

FREE YOURSAY 'How many universities and colleges do we have for the country's population of 28 million? Around 70 and more?'

EXCLUSIVE PTPTN has been quite nice... and still reluctant to emulate banks in debt collection, says CEO Agos Cholan.