Archive - 30 November 2012

On the second day of the Umno general assembly today, the delegates began to demonstrate consensus on the presidential message to inspire the Umno machinery to portray the Barisan Nasional (BN) as the best choice for the people.

A total of 4,047 delegates are expected to attend the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) 59th annual general assembly at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

A former senior police officer told the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur today he did not know that he was referred to as the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) in the case involving the National Feedlot Corporation (NFC).

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak today launched the RapidKuantan bus service that will benefit and provide comfort to half a million residents in Kuantan, Pahang.

A teenage rape suspect did not bargain for the ‘acidic’ wrath of his alleged victim’s family.

The Drainage and Irrigation Department has advised people in three areas in Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Johor, respectively, to be on the alert for floods. 

Its arrogance and obstinacy are laid bare.

UPDATED 6PM UMNO GA Delegate Norliza Rahim, demands a more active role and a bigger cake for women in the nation’s economy.

Depleting subsidised diesel stocks from the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) has caused 460 trawlers operating from Kuala Kedah to be “grounded”.

Wanita PKR chief Zuraida Kamaruddin slams Wanita Umno chief Shahrizat for dredging up alleged Malay impoverishment and May 13.

UPDATED 5.50PM This follows a complaint by CCM after supporters and activists turned up at its headquarters as Suaram directors were being questioned.

UPDATED 5.00PM BN reps stage a walkout after the assembly passes a motion to fine Batang Kali's Isa Abu Kassim.

UMNO GA Jelebu Umno deputy chief Jalaluddin Alias says Negri Sembilan Umno and BN had many leaders and stalwarts.

Penang government will not hand over land title for Swettenham Pier to Penang Port Commission as it fears the pier will be badly managed.

UPDATED 6.05PM He says he will address Deepak’s allegation against Najib and a defence deal during his winding up speech tomorrow.

The magistrate releases the pair as Guang Ming photographer Wong Onn Kin had failed to identify his alleged assailants.

'Pakatan has been ruling Selangor for more than four years. But the question is what it has done all this while?' says former MIC president.

UPDATED 4.35PM Phua Kia Yaw and Bang Seet Peng have been ordered to be at the Kuantan police headquarters at 2pm tomorrow for questioning.

'Whatever the sabotage (attempts) to bring us down, insulting, and all sort of things... these are not going to work,' says Syed Hamid Albar.

'I must also take into consideration the view of the prime minister who is leading a team to seek for a mandate from the people,' says the Miri MP.

UPDATED 6.20PM Faaezal Monir's testimony in the civil suit filed by Kugan’s mum differs from his evidence in the criminal trial.

UPDATED 6.11PM The Hindraf chief claims it was Samy Vellu who had tried to court Hindraf before the historic 2007 rally.

‘I am pleased that Deepak has finally come out and told the truth. Now perhaps everyone will believe what I have been saying...'.

It is not the individual communities that will lose political power but the’ Umno-putras and their hangers-on in the BN’.

'They must be dreaming,' Dr Chua Soi Lek is reported as saying in Segamat, adding that PAS was merely citing a piece of research.

A free-trade deal between Australia and Malaysia moved a step closer Friday when the Australian Parliament passed legislation allowing its passage into law. 

UPDATED 5.30PM UMNO GA They are touched by an overseas Umno club rep’s rendition of ‘Anak Kecil Main Api’. [VIDEO INSIDE]

COMMENT When it comes to invoking historical greats, as Khairy did by channelling Churchill at the Umno fest, Pakatan takes the honours.

It was evident when the call and the message were spread on the front pages of almost all the Chinese newspapers today.

UPDATED 4.54PM Ahmad Maslan cries foul that negative reports are contributing to the poor share price performance.

Petronas says it was appointed to manage the country’s hydrocarbon resources and not make payments.

UPDATED 2PM ‘In my experience police had done a wonderful job in law enforcement,' says the ex-home minister.

UMNO GA Bayan Baru delegate Abdul Rahim Saibu says this is caused by developers being allowed to forgo the quota via donations to a fund.

UPDATED 1.10PM ‘Najib's economic performance has never once outshone Anwar's achievements,' says Azmin Ali.

The price was also at par with the oil palm plantation giant's offer price at its initial public offering, which was Malaysia’s largest listing this year.

Activists want the Kuantan High Court to hear two judicial review cases challenging the decision allowing the plant to operate.

Sabah delegates are in the dark about the RM40mil scandal but express support for the CM and want him to explain.

The Ministry of Manpower says in a statement that the drivers allegedly instigated their fellow employees to participate in the illegal strike.

Police also seized 13 books written by Pak Habib, who is also the father of blogger and Syed Abdullah or Uncle Seekers.

The Australian senate has passed legislation to create stronger trade ties with Malaysia through a new free trade agreement.

UPDATED 12.50 DAP's Tony Pua returns PM Najib’s salvo, arguing how BN’s continued financial scandals are draining the nation.

The petition sought answers to the question of why an NGO fighting for women’s right should put an alleged 'sexual offender' as an office bearer.

UPDATED 10.57AM The company announces it is pleased that production at its controversial Gebeng plant has begun today.

MP SPEAKS Although the final parliamentary session for 2012 has concluded, it is still not too late for the EC to take the necessary steps.

FREE YOURSAY ‘ Instead of threatening, try convincing folk that your coalition is still relevant and ought to be given a chance.'

The state BN chief shows director of the company wanting to build affordable homes on the land who's boss.

A meeting with state gov't officials yesterday has left Kelantan Chinese guilds feeling optimistic over the unisex salon ruling.

FREE YOURSAY 'Anwar's years as finance minister saw continuous budget surpluses. Now, however, the country faces its highest deficits ever.'

FREE YOURSAY 'There should be a rebuttal from the PM, otherwise what is stated by Deepak must be taken as true.'

FREE YOURSAY 'As a non-Malay, I will not be afraid of 513 (May 13), but I am afraid of BN continuing to govern this country.'

FREE YOURSAY 'We have Deepak and now Musa. So who's next? Truly the BN ship is sinking and the rats are abandoning it.'