Archive - 27 November 2012

The Umno vice-president said Najib wanted the process to be implemented so that the rejuvenation of the party could be done.

Delivering the Umno presidential briefing here tonight, he reminded delegates to work hard and be more aggressive in winning the people's support.

UMNO GA Deputy president Muhyiddin argues that, unlike rival PAS, Umno’s steadfast principles have stood the test of time.

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) posted a profit before tax of RM39.103 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2012, a reversal from the pre-tax loss of RM461.540 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Justice Mariana Yahya says the court would wait for the outcome this Thursday of an appeal by Lynas at the Putrajaya Appeal Court.

Women parliamentarians could leave their babies in the creche while they grappled with the issues concerning the nation, says Nurul Izzah Anwar.

Eternal peace does not last long in Singapore.

Starting early next year, workers with heavy machinery will begin constructing an eight-lane highway across the small country’s oldest surviving major cemetery, overriding the objections of nature lovers and heritage buffs.

UPDATED 8.10PM The Islamic morality by-laws of the Kota Baru Municipal Council are not meant to be extended to non-Muslims, says the PAS leader.

Wan Ahmad Wan Omar says these NGOs were selected as they were independent organisations and not siding with any political party.

JPDC Chief executive Mohd Yazid Jaafar says that the Taiwan company was in fact carrying out a feasibility study on the related project.

A kindergarten teacher will have custody over her three children who were converted to Islam by her Muslim-convert former husband.

A state exco member reportedly says this is because the state takes into account the rights of non-Muslims and seeks the best solution to the issue.

'The main objective of the ‘Cuti-Cuti 1Malaysia’ Dance is to provide a platform for all M'sians to congregate in unity,' says Ng Yen Yen.

EXCLUSIVE He says he had only become involved at the request of a 'female friend' associated with the parties affected. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 7.55PM The deputy agriculture minister says prosecuting those behind the NFC is more useful than issuing a white paper on the matter.

UPDATED 5.12PM Suaram lawyer Apoline Cagnat tells a briefing in Singapore that she hopes the judges will manage to interrogate them. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 4.45PM While not a critical element in the French Scorpene inquiry, the judges will want the trial notes, says Apoline Cagnat.

Selcat will publish 200 copies of each report to be placed at libraries and state government departments in Selangor, says its chairperson.

COMMENT There are several parts nonsensical to one sensible in Mahathir's musings on Umno's predicament these days.

About 60 mainland Chinese bus drivers in Singapore stayed off work today, the second day of a rare labour stoppage in the city-state.

The gov't was always making efforts to fulfill the needs of the generation that would inherit the country’s legacy, he says.

UPDATED 5.30PM Lawyer Rosli Dahlan withdraws claim against a Bank Negara officer but the court advises him to proceed with his suit against the gov't.

The openly gay British pop icon, who is popular in Malaysia, is scheduled to perform on Thursday at a resort outside KL.

UPDATED 6.20PM PARLIAMENT Bung Mokhtar Radin says sexist language in the House could have been provoked.

UPDATED 7.30PM PARLIAMENT This would ensure that gender sensitivity is understood during proceedings in the House, says Gobind Singh Deo.

Many countries are pushing to give the ITU regulatory powers even as others contend this could mean the end of the open Internet.

The protests were against a corrupt and morally bankrupt federal government which has ignored their rights.

A classic case of imposing one’s values upon others.

FREE YOURSAY 'Although, Kelantan is 95% Muslim, PAS has an obligation to protect minority rights as required under the Quran.'

The cracks that appeared on the wall could be due to construction work along the monsoon drain nearby, says Perkid president Masridzi Sat.

FREE YOURSAY 'Surreptitiously in our history books, their contribution has been reduced to a mere footnote."

FREE VOXPOP ‘Printing and publishing licences are not given other than to Umno Baru stooges. So which MSM is Zam referring to?'

Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi is unhappy that the transport minister has not kept his word to have the Penang airport ready by the month-end.

This is a huge leap from the 47 percent the study loan body has collected in 2010, says its report tabled in Parliament.

The PAS Research Centre says the swing it has detected could lead to seven additional parliamentary seats for Pakatan.

According to the Islamic Affairs Department, it can terminate the part-time teacher's service without giving any reason.

FREE YOURSAY 'This is amazing. True people power. A striking contrast to the ‘himpunan' held by BN at PWTC on Saturday.'

FREE YOURSAY 'It is not democratic rights and freedom of speech but corruption and freedom to abuse the law that leads to instability.'