Archive - 26 November 2012

Nation on the right path towards transforming its economy to become a high-income nation, tweets PM Najib Abdul Razak.

PARLIAMENT It will manage and hear cases on strata management for dissatisfied parties to make claims on maintenance and management.

The nation needs at least 40 percent skilled workers by 2020 to be on the same level with developed countries, says deputy minister.

This is the Umno Youth leader's call to wing on the eve of Umno general assembly, reminding them they have to win the hearts and minds of voters.

Spin is more important than the story itself.

The PM's wife in an interview defends Malaysia's position on the Nov 19 Asean declaration that subjects human rights to public morality.

The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya has ordered the Kuantan High Court to rehear an application by logging company Seruan Gemilang Makmur Sdn Bhd for leave to initiate a judicial review to compel the Pahang state financial officer to pay RM70 million, a judgment sum obtained by the company against the Pahang government for breach of contract.

The 101-metre high ‘Eye on Malaysia’ Ferris wheel under construction in Pulau Melaka is expected to start operating in April next year, Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam said today.

Malaysia and Indonesia account for about 90 percent of the world’s annual palm oil production of about 45 million tonnes.

UPDATED 7.05PM Malaysia has not provided the duo with an assurance of security during their intended briefing for MPs.

UPDATED 6.55PM 'The problem of corruption in Malaysia is not as bleak as the CPI score has painted,' says an MACC-funded study.

The BN again takes DAP to task for not acting on the Islamic policies of PAS in Kelantan, especially those affecting non-Muslims.

Passenger flow throughout the airport has improved significantly, with the opening of all the departure gates, says the airport operator.

The majority are from Bangladesh, according to migrants’ rights NGO Tenaganita, which is acting on their behalf.

'It is believed there was a leak and at the time of the incident, the weather was bad,' says Deputy Transport Minister Jelaing Mersat.

High Court ruling means the Rembau MP will not be allowed to say anything in his defence in the RM100 million suit.

UPDATED 6.26PM PARLIAMENT They claim the central bank was negligent and question its delay in realising the problems with such schemes.

Even if the gov't abolishes the subsidy, fuel prices here are still low, says Domestic Trade Deputy Minister Rohani Abdul Karim.  

UPDATED 7.12PM PARLIAMENT The current rule reads: 'It is an offence for members of the House to use impolite (rude) language'.

He says the BN government cannot possibly be more inclusive and has carried out reforms Umno would not have previously allowed.

The country's third president BJ Habibie is known for having instituted major political reforms and opening up democratic space.

COMMENT Nurul Izzah Anwar recently found herself the target of the Kaum Tua ire over her ‘freedom of religion’ comment. 

Under the terms of settlement made available by the defendants, Satees and Amal Dass admitted issuing statements defamatory to Mohan.

UPDATED 3.28PM He warns that freedom to protest and free speech will compel dissatisfied groups to topple gov'ts.

Umno divisions not active on the ground as they are waiting to know if their preferred candidates will be fielded, the former PM tells Utusan Malaysia.

UPDATED 5.15PM PARLIAMENT The Works Ministry says the project was only postponed and even offers the Kelantan gov’t technical help if it plans to build the highway on its own.

UPDATED 3.45PM He cites RTM reporting ‘positive stuff’, while a private TV station shows negative news based on ‘hatred’.

PARLIAMENT Deputy Minister Mashitah Ibrahim says the gov't hopes the opposition party will soon return to the true path.

The DAP questions the BN head’s silence on the exposé, saying this only proves that the coalition is 'unable to change’.

UPDATED 2.55PM Its officer confirms sum was spent in the first six months of this year on a no-limit American Express charge card.

Himpunan Hijau dismisses the premier’s pledge ‘to act if there is scientific evidence of harm’, saying the facts already tell the story.

FREE YOURSAY 'Najib, why the need for so many national transformation programmes? Like you say: Why fix it if it is not broken?'

FREE YOURSAY 'Analyse the 13th general election all you want, it does not mean anything. We just have to wait and see come election day.'

The land, purchased in the 1930s by Indian rubber tappers from 32 surrounding estates in Sitiawan, has been the subject of a tug-of-war.

Some 200 participants of the 13-day 'long march' from Kuantan spent the night near the iconic square yesterday after walking 300km.

FREE YOURSAY 'It was intended to give the less fortunate Malays a head start in life, but never meant for a select band of thieves to rob and steal, and steal again.'

FREE YOURSAY 'The support by such a wide section of the public must surely elicit a positive response from the powers-that-be.'

Himpunan Hijau’s Wong Tack says their recruitment website will be up soon to gather forces to blockade the Lynas plant.