Archive - 21 December 2012

Water disruptions in Petaling and KL from Dec 27 to 29

Water disruptions in Petaling and KL from Dec 27 to 29

syabas Several areas in Petaling and KL will experience water disruptions from Dec 27 to 29 due to works by Syabas contractors.
Perak DAP lodges report after receiving 'obscene materials'

Perak DAP lodges report after receiving 'obscene materials'

NONE The envelopes contained a DVD said to contain obscene material of an individual who allegedly looks like speaker R Ganesan and a woman.
Police probe into death of Kapar MP's aide in final stage

Police probe into death of Kapar MP's aide in final stage

Selangor police chief Tun Hisan Tun Hamzah says this was because it was a straightforward case and police were already wrapping up investigations.
Selangor BN slams MB on revised assessment rates

Selangor BN slams MB on revised assessment rates

Don't blame the federal government - assessment rates are decided by the state and local councils, Mohd Zin tells MB Khalid Ibrahim.

2012-12-21

2012-12-21

Former IGP shares my views, Zam tells Indonesians

Former IGP shares my views, Zam tells Indonesians

Consider ex-IGP Rahim Noor's revelation on Anwar and his Jakarta links, the former info minister tells Indonesians angry with him.
Top cop blows top over 'laxness on gambling'

Top cop blows top over 'laxness on gambling'

NONE Tun Hisan Tun Hamzah says in truth the police had seized 26,655 gambling machines from 7,089 raids with 2,045 arrests this year.
It's off to Kajang Prison for 'Occupy Dataran' student

It's off to Kajang Prison for 'Occupy Dataran' student

UPDATED 7.35PM Umar Mohd Azmi's appeal to stay the jail sentence is filed, the judge is ready to hear it - but AG Chamber's rep is not reachable.
Top 10 news and 2012 newsmaker - you decide

Top 10 news and 2012 newsmaker - you decide

top 10 news and newsmaker of the year you decide It is a tradition that Malaysiakini takes our readers through the best and the worst news of the year.
Ex-ACCCIM chief awarded RM200,000 in defamation suit

Ex-ACCCIM chief awarded RM200,000 in defamation suit

'As far as the court is concerned, the defendant made the statement actuated by malice,' says Justice Lau Bee Lan.
'New Form One students not given schools they choose'

'New Form One students not given schools they choose'

These secondary school freshies say they are not allowed to continue studies in schools of their choice despite their excellent UPSR results.
Umno backs plan for MACC to vet GE13 candidates

Umno backs plan for MACC to vet GE13 candidates

'I’m all for it because we do not want to find out later that the candidate has problems and a by-election has to be called,' says Mohd Shafie Apdal.
Four states urged to be ready for floods

Four states urged to be ready for floods

NONE The Meteorological Department says warning of heavy rain had been issued on Wednesday since it can cause floods in the states.
Weather set to be cloudy but no rain during Christmas

Weather set to be cloudy but no rain during Christmas

NONE The weather in the peninsula is expected to be cloudy, while several areas in Sabah and Sarawak can expect a wet Christmas.
Ministry slammed for delaying minimum wage

Ministry slammed for delaying minimum wage

The BN federal government is accused of being ‘pro-employer' for allowing 600 companies to delay minimum wage implementation.
DAP elections and BN's 1Malaysia hypocrisy

DAP elections and BN's 1Malaysia hypocrisy

Mayan calendar, M'sian quagmire?

Mayan calendar, M'sian quagmire?

But where is the Messiah?
Susilo complains to Najib over Zam's remarks

Susilo complains to Najib over Zam's remarks

The Indonesian president says Zainuddin's thorny remarks against Habibie are 'regrettable' regardless of election season.
Nik Aziz clarifies land for Ngeh's company issue

Nik Aziz clarifies land for Ngeh's company issue

UPDATED 4.10PM The Kelantan menteri besar mulls over suing those who made the allegation that the land was to bribe Ngeh and DAP.
Hailing a new Mayan era, or bidding farewell to the world?

Hailing a new Mayan era, or bidding farewell to the world?

Thousands were expected to flock to the Mayan ruins in Mexico today - some to hail the start of a new Mayan era, others to bid farewell to the world.
Over RM27,000 in compounds issued against smokers

Over RM27,000 in compounds issued against smokers

NONE The KLIA Health Office received many complaints about members of the public smoking in prohibited areas in the KLIA and LCCT.
'MACC statement does not clear lawyer Cecil'

'MACC statement does not clear lawyer Cecil'

NONE UPDATED 1.50PM 'Saying Cecil Abraham had no role in closing MACC probe on Bala does not clear him of charge he had a hand in SD2.'

Selangor BN: Cheap land issue a DAP political spin

Selangor BN: Cheap land issue a DAP political spin

UPDATED 12.50PM State BN coordinator brushes off the issue as 'in the past' for which they have already been punished in GE12.

Singapore Airlines fined NZ$4.1mil for price fixing

Singapore Airlines fined NZ$4.1mil for price fixing

singapore airline SIA Cargo is the seventh airline to settle with the New Zealand Commerce Commission in the air cargo cartel case.
We're in the final lap before GE13

We're in the final lap before GE13

NONE COMMENT We should never allow any coalition to dominate Parliament. Two-thirds majority will also give too much power...
'Occupy Dataran' student gets a month's jail, fine

'Occupy Dataran' student gets a month's jail, fine

NONE UPDATED 2.25PM The court slaps Umar Mohd Azmi with a month’s jail and RM1,000 fine for obstructing a DBKL officer.
Cecil Abraham not out of the woods yet

Cecil Abraham not out of the woods yet

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘He may not have been directly involved in closing the case but he certainly needs to address the allegation...’
Multiracialism an uphill task, but DAP on right track

Multiracialism an uphill task, but DAP on right track

FREE YOURSAY Gerakan also claims to be multiracial but most of its members are Chinese, too. At least the DAP has more Indian representatives than MIC...
State gov't should confiscate cheap BN land

State gov't should confiscate cheap BN land

FREE VOXPOP ‘They got the land at RM1 per square foot and still they don't want to pay quit rent. Only devils can behave like that.’
EC a discredited agency helmed by discredited men

EC a discredited agency helmed by discredited men

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘The coming GE is going see the mother of all election frauds. It will be heavily stacked against the opposition.’
Malaysia blessed, until 'cursed' by Dr M

Malaysia blessed, until 'cursed' by Dr M

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘Malaysia was a very blessed country until a curse by the name of Dr Mahathir Mohamad descended on us.’
'Dept knows about truancy of SK Bihai teachers'

'Dept knows about truancy of SK Bihai teachers'

NONE The Education Department office in Gua Musang was informed about the three-day only classes at a dialogue last month.