Archive - 11 December 2012

Subsidy system must be reviewed, says Mahathir

Subsidy system must be reviewed, says Mahathir

This is required so that the subsidies reach the people who really need them the most, says former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Felda wants apology from Anak chief, Harakah, Suara Keadilan

Felda wants apology from Anak chief, Harakah, Suara Keadilan

They had alleged that that the agency was selling crude palm oil to Israel. Felda says the claims were unfounded and defamatory.
Customs seize record 24 tonnes of ivory worth RM60mil

Customs seize record 24 tonnes of ivory worth RM60mil

Some 1,500 tusks hidden in two containers were discovered by customs officials in Port Klang.
Mosti records bumper sales from RD&C projects

Mosti records bumper sales from RD&C projects

The science ministry says that it has recorded 200 percent returns based on the RM2.9 million allocation provided by Putrajaya.

Umno and MIC exploring seat swap in Perak

Umno and MIC exploring seat swap in Perak

MIC may give up Behrang and Pasir Panjang in exchange for Buntong, their first choice, or Dengkil, its president G Palanivel had said.
80pct of Pahang Felda settlers have FGV shares

80pct of Pahang Felda settlers have FGV shares

NONE Five of the Felda settlers bought shares with their own funds, while 34,730 others had to resort to taking bank loans.
Resign for the sake of EC's credibility, Umno man told

Resign for the sake of EC's credibility, Umno man told

Sabah PAS Youth says Aksyah Nasrah should relinquish either his post in the Election Commission or in Umno to safeguard the public’s trust in the EC.
Set up a credible process to register citizens now

Set up a credible process to register citizens now


10 quizzed over alleged rape of Indonesian by two cops

10 quizzed over alleged rape of Indonesian by two cops

'It cannot be denied that certain parties are trying to bring down the image of the police but do not speculate until all is done.'
Pengerang NGO seeks court order to hold referendums

Pengerang NGO seeks court order to hold referendums

It falls back on a precedent and wants High Court to allow the local people to decide on the Rapid project and the relocation of Chinese cemeteries.
'Processed Lamp waste can be marketed in M'sia, if...'

'Processed Lamp waste can be marketed in M'sia, if...'

UPDATED 8.10PM It must be converted into an 'ordinary product that can be used for industrial purposes' and which emits low-level radiation.
Lynas says operating licence remains valid

Lynas says operating licence remains valid

Lynas will ensure all residue material is converted into co-products that will be exported if not approved for use in Malaysia.
Kelantan exco: Local council can summon non-Muslims

Kelantan exco: Local council can summon non-Muslims

NONE MPKB by-laws empower it to summon non-Muslims for indecent behaviour, says Kelantan exco member Takiyuddin Hassan.
No sulking if not nominated, Umno members told

No sulking if not nominated, Umno members told

This attitude would be detrimental to the party and themselves if it causes Umno and BN to lose, says Kedah Umno Liaison chair Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah.

 

PAS: Fines for KB quartet not related to Islamic law

PAS: Fines for KB quartet not related to Islamic law

NONE Since PAS ruled Kelantan in 1990, no non-Muslims have been subjected to the syariah law, points out PAS sec-gen Mustafa Ali.
Rosmah has right to have high profile, says Mahathir

Rosmah has right to have high profile, says Mahathir

NONE UPDATED 2.40PM 'There is no standard format to fill if you become the wife of the PM. You can be as prominent as you like.'
Dr M: I'll go against anybody who does not perform

Dr M: I'll go against anybody who does not perform

NONE UPDATED 2.41PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad says he campaigned against Pak Lah, but is now satisfied with Najib Abdul Razak.
Third AES camera vandalised

Third AES camera vandalised

This time, a camera in Sungkai, Perak was sprayed with paint, and the police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Of faith and faithfulness

Of faith and faithfulness

'Only He matters, not even us.'
A signal incident is italicised in the memory

A signal incident is italicised in the memory

The 1974 Baling incident is commemorated in a way that suggests its reverberations are still being felt till this day.
Musa urged to lodge reports on his graft claims

Musa urged to lodge reports on his graft claims

As an ex-IGP, Musa must take the blame if he does not report Robert Phang and IGP Ismail Omar for criminal offences, says Jingga 13.
How low can Najib go over the stateless in M'sia?

How low can Najib go over the stateless in M'sia?

charles santiago mp speaks The premier’s smile and sweet words at the MIC annual general meeting were just a ploy to further hoodwink Indian Malaysians.
Pakatan 'yes' to Hindraf blueprint on Indian issues

Pakatan 'yes' to Hindraf blueprint on Indian issues

Anwar Ibrahim will sign a document on resolving six major problems of Indian Malaysians, says Hindraf chief P Waythamoorthy.
Kelana Jaya requires 'stronger police presence'

Kelana Jaya requires 'stronger police presence'

NONE It is insufficient to station 56 police personnel to serve some 200,000 in the constituency, MP Loh Gwo-Burne points out.
Cheap land - BN politicians have lost the plot

Cheap land - BN politicians have lost the plot

FREE VOXPOP 'This is underlined every single day ad nauseum when one after another, they trot out illogical and blatant lying statements and comments.'
Good on Gobind to question Selangor MB

Good on Gobind to question Selangor MB

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'It only goes to show that Pakatan leaders don't apple polish their bosses or leaders, and instead check on them.'
Land grab - Umno's 'Sapu Malaysia' at work

Land grab - Umno's 'Sapu Malaysia' at work

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Umno ‘sapu' (takes) everything. From huge corporate businesses to small-time hawking. No wonder, there is...'
PAS finds legal loophole in anti-AES fight

PAS finds legal loophole in anti-AES fight

NONE JPJ officers do not have the power to issue summonses or even charge the alleged offenders in court, PAS says.
Why did Musa keep silent when he was IGP?

Why did Musa keep silent when he was IGP?

NONE FREE YOURSAY How do liars and the dishonest climb to the top of our police force? This couldn't happen if not for protection from...
Don't shoot MACC from behind, politicians told

Don't shoot MACC from behind, politicians told

'The MACC is the army to fight corruption. If you shoot us from behind, who could our society ask for help against corruption?'
Pakatan diverting from Talam issue, claims Tee Yong

Pakatan diverting from Talam issue, claims Tee Yong

NONE However, he declined to comment on the merits of BN receiving 24 plots of land in Selangor at the fire-sale price of RM1 psf.