Archive - 14 December 2012

US inventor of bar code dies at 91

US inventor of bar code dies at 91

N Joseph Woodland, inventor of the now ubiquitous bar code that revolutionised retail, has died at the age of 91, US media reported today.
89 ITU members sign controversial treaty, 55 refuse

89 ITU members sign controversial treaty, 55 refuse

A controversial new global treaty on telecom regulations was signed today by 89 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) member states despite US objections to potential regulation of the Internet.
Ku Li urges gov't to build highway between Bentong and Kota Baru

Ku Li urges gov't to build highway between Bentong and Kota Baru

Gua Musang Member of Parliament Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah today urged the government to build a highway across Gua Musang to link Kota Baru and Bentong, Pahang.
Takiyuddin: Go to court if unhappy with MPKB's actions

Takiyuddin: Go to court if unhappy with MPKB's actions

The Kelantan gov't says this includes those unhappy over recent enforcement towards non-Muslim youths for alleged indecent behaviour in public.
Over 1mil foreign workers face deportation from Thailand

Over 1mil foreign workers face deportation from Thailand

Thailand’s refusal to extend a paperwork deadline today for the country’s foreign labourers would expose more than 1 million people to the threat of deportation, labour activists and officials said.
Stepdad in abuse case to face Child Act charge

Stepdad in abuse case to face Child Act charge

Police say investigations into the alleged abuse have been completed and a report will be sent to the DPP’s office for further action.
Melbourne court dismisses people smuggling conviction

Melbourne court dismisses people smuggling conviction

An Indonesian fisherman may not have known an overcrowded boat’s destination was Australia, say judges who have overturned his people smuggling conviction.
Water disruption in Jelebu on Monday

Water disruption in Jelebu on Monday

Several areas in Jelebu will experience water supply disruption from 8am to 8pm on Monday (Dec 17) due to pipe repair and replacement works.
Pahang RTD to embark on statewide AES-briefing tour

Pahang RTD to embark on statewide AES-briefing tour

Pahang RTD director Zakaria Man says the briefing session was necessary in view of the negative perception towards the system.
June 11 hearing for duo's appeal in Altantuya murder

June 11 hearing for duo's appeal in Altantuya murder

Deputy registrar Darma Fikri Abu Adam set the date when the case was brought up for case management today.
'Generous budget' lifts Najib's rating by just 1pct

'Generous budget' lifts Najib's rating by just 1pct

UPDATED 7.00PM The so-called ‘election budget' with generous cash handouts hardly impacted PM's rating, a Merdeka Centre survey shows.
High Court says Bersih 2.0 arrest of PAS veeps wrongful

High Court says Bersih 2.0 arrest of PAS veeps wrongful

NONE UPDATED 6.39PM The gov't and the police are ordered to pay RM70,000 to PAS’ Mahfuz Omar and Salahuddin Ayub each.
'Scomi fast emerging as an iconic M'sian brand'

'Scomi fast emerging as an iconic M'sian brand'

Minister Mustapa Mohamed says Scomi's growth internationally is an important milestone in Malaysia's journey to further strengthen its reputation in engineering.
Sabah enjoys 47pct broadband, declares MCMC

Sabah enjoys 47pct broadband, declares MCMC

Its chairperson Mohd Sharil Tarmizi says the higher percentage was based on a recount made to determine the latest status of broadband access in Sabah.
Jakim's first halal lab set up in Nilai

Jakim's first halal lab set up in Nilai

The laboratory will become a one-stop-centre for the world's halal certification and research industry because all requirements are to be there.
Gov't expects up to 5pct 'green' buildings by 2030

Gov't expects up to 5pct 'green' buildings by 2030

The Green Technology Ministry wants to see three to five per cent green technology-compliant, newly developed buildings by 2030 under the Low Carbon Cities Framework.
Guan Eng sues Penang Umno Youth chief for defamation

Guan Eng sues Penang Umno Youth chief for defamation

Shaik Hussein Mydin, through his lawyers, denies defaming the CM, and says he has defence of justification, fair comment and qualified privilege.
DAP election a prelude to a 'generation transition'?

DAP election a prelude to a 'generation transition'?

ANALYSIS A key trend in the party now is that more younger members have been rising to leadership positions since the 2008 general election.
Cabinet more likely to lie than Lynas, says DAP

Cabinet more likely to lie than Lynas, says DAP

'Lynas to lie to the ASE has serious repercussions which could lead to the sacking of its top officials, among others'.
Wee: Orang Asli kids slapping case referred to JPN

Wee: Orang Asli kids slapping case referred to JPN

UPDATED 5.05PM The deputy education minister maintains complaints by three non-Muslim children slapped for not reciting Muslim prayers being acted on.

No explanation from Liow on conflicting statements

No explanation from Liow on conflicting statements

NONE UPDATED 5.20PM Despite Lynas’ claim that it's not in the TOL, Liow reaffirms gov’t assurance that wastes must be shipped out.
Aunty Mei vs Adnan - gila, binatang and RM50 notes

Aunty Mei vs Adnan - gila, binatang and RM50 notes

NONE Pahang MB had a round of vulgar exchanges with a septuagenarian, and reportedly flashed a stack of ringgit notes.
DAP delegates to vote for CEC line-up with indelible ink

DAP delegates to vote for CEC line-up with indelible ink

Penang DAP chief Chow Kon Yeow says it is a symbolic gesture to prepare party members for the coming 13th general election.
Finding buyers, Malaysian art searches for a voice

Finding buyers, Malaysian art searches for a voice

Since Mahathir retired in 2003, society is gradually relaxing, with more people expressing themselves via art and some collectors looking for edgier works.
Malaysia's mega energy plan generates dismay

Malaysia's mega energy plan generates dismay

NONE It's a staggering move to dam waterways by 2020 for cheap energy - and turn the poorest state into an industrial hub.
'Ministry dumbed down education for high scores'

'Ministry dumbed down education for high scores'

DAP leaders say this is why our TIMSS world rankings on science and math are dismal despite local scores continuing to rise.

All media welcome to DAP congress, says Lim

All media welcome to DAP congress, says Lim

NONE Party secretary-general Lim Guan Eng nevertheless calls on the media to provide accurate reporting when covering the congress.
Najib cannot remain silent on allegations, says Pakatan

Najib cannot remain silent on allegations, says Pakatan

Clear your name by answering allegations raised by businessperson Deepak Jaikishan, PKR Youth and DAP's Gobind Singh urge the prime minister.
MP admits calling for Khalid's resignation over altar debacle

MP admits calling for Khalid's resignation over altar debacle

NONE However, S Manikavasagam says he only meant the MB must do so if he fails to penalise the local council officers.
Not just selective memory, but selective facts, too

Not just selective memory, but selective facts, too

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'You were PM for more than 22 years, yet you don't know the difference between raw materials and wastes.'
Utusan ordered to pay Karpal RM70k for libel

Utusan ordered to pay Karpal RM70k for libel

utusan malaysia kristian agama rasmi thumb UPDATED 1.20PM The High Court finds Utusan Malaysia guilty of libelling the DAP chief and also orders it to pay RM70,000.
When 'Auntie Hijau' strikes fear in Pahang MB

When 'Auntie Hijau' strikes fear in Pahang MB

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'As a senior citizen myself, I felt strongly that if we don't do anything, our grandchildren will definitely suffer.'
Time to come clean with Lynas agreements

Time to come clean with Lynas agreements

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Let me be the first to ask: Can the government please make public the temporary operating licence?'
Zunar carries on regardless with anti-graft mission

Zunar carries on regardless with anti-graft mission

His new book highlights the sufferings of the rakyat from the BN leaders and cronies’ corruption,' says the local cartoonist.
Deepak appears to be a man pushed into a corner

Deepak appears to be a man pushed into a corner

FREE YOURSAY 'We want more juicy exposures to come out - we can sit by the sidelines and watch the baddies fight it out. How satisfying.'
Stateless Indians product of racism in officialdom

Stateless Indians product of racism in officialdom

FREE YOURSAY 'Indonesians and Bangladeshis can get MyKads within three months, but not the Indians. And still MIC wants to help BN...'
Mischief at the DAP national congress in Penang?

Mischief at the DAP national congress in Penang?

NONE The DAP leadership is heading into unknown waters as many delegates at its weekend national congress are young.
Tian Chua says no formal Pakatan-Hindraf tie-up

Tian Chua says no formal Pakatan-Hindraf tie-up

NONE Pakatan has yet to reach a formal agreement with Hindraf on proposals to uplift the Indian poor raised in its blueprint, he says.
Can this be the end, BTN?

Can this be the end, BTN?

NONE COMMENT The sea change in political awareness is transforming our society. Perhaps it could change our civil service as well.
Show video in toto, Deepak dares Umno bloggers

Show video in toto, Deepak dares Umno bloggers

NONE He reckons they dare not show the full unedited video of the clandestine meeting as he had named members of Najib's family.