Archive - 19 February 2013

S'pore wants continuity, stability in M'sia

S'pore wants continuity, stability in M'sia

Its Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wants a steady pace and long period of time with the government and population of both countries.

IOI Mall flash floods due to drain malfunction

IOI Mall flash floods due to drain malfunction

It happened at one of the three underground water channels along the Damansara-Puchong Highway resulting in water being unable to drain away.

 

KL to S'pore in 90 minutes by high speed rail

KL to S'pore in 90 minutes by high speed rail

The prime ministers of M'sia and S'pore have agreed to build a high speed rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore by 2020.
Selangor concurs state polls to be held simultaneously

Selangor concurs state polls to be held simultaneously

Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said there was consensus on the  the matter among all state assembly members from the opposition pact.
Cops suspect inside job over animal deaths at zoo

Cops suspect inside job over animal deaths at zoo

Police have not ruled out the possibility of an inside job in the death of a sun bear and a thoroughbred horse, believed to have been poisoned, at the Malacca Zoo and Night Safari.
MAS orders 36 ATR 72-600s for US$840mil

MAS orders 36 ATR 72-600s for US$840mil

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has ordered 36 ATR 72-600s for a total purchase costing over US$840 million from Avions de Transport Regional GIE (ATR).
Minister: Room for talks still open on Lahad Datu intrusion

Minister: Room for talks still open on Lahad Datu intrusion

He said room for negotiations was opened to ensure that the issue would not lead to any untoward incidents, bloodshed or death.
Teresa: Flood due to LRT project, not Selangor's fault

Teresa: Flood due to LRT project, not Selangor's fault

UPDATED 7PM The construction materials piled up there had clogged the drain and made the water flow slower, says the S’gor exco member.
'Opposition could take Putrajaya in GE13 if...'

'Opposition could take Putrajaya in GE13 if...'

The key to victory lies cooperation between leaders of the component parties, says the editor of PAS organ Harakahdaily.
MPs demand probe into Amalilio's wealth, political ties

MPs demand probe into Amalilio's wealth, political ties

UPDATED 7.45PM Opposition MPs want to know the whereabouts of his wealth, and his connections to politicians in Malaysia. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Dr M admits contradiction, but denies being untruthful

Dr M admits contradiction, but denies being untruthful

NONE UPDATED 7.10PM The ex-prime minister tells the court that he was not familiar with the price terms used in PKFZ land deal.
Xenophon not eligible to be polls observer, says EC

Xenophon not eligible to be polls observer, says EC

EC chairperson Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof says Australian senator Nick Xenophon is biased and so he cannot be a fair and just observer.
Johor PKR: Boo has no right to ask Jui Meng to go

Johor PKR: Boo has no right to ask Jui Meng to go

It rubbishes Johor DAP chief Dr Boo Cheng Hau's request that state chief Chua Jui Meng be removed, stressing that was an internal party matter.

Quit if you can't get Sulu invaders out, Hisham told

Quit if you can't get Sulu invaders out, Hisham told

NONE The Penang CM criticises minister's handling of 100 followers of the Sulu sultan, who arrived in Sabah 10 days ago.
Teng is 'Facebook blind', says DAP

Teng is 'Facebook blind', says DAP

The party is amused about the state BN’s announcement that it has more than two million friends of fans, and criticises the validity of its statistics.
Malicious plan behind May 13 film, claims Bersih

Malicious plan behind May 13 film, claims Bersih

We feel there is an intent to scare the voters so that they would continue to support BN, says a Bersih steering committee member.
Task force to probe hacking of Info Dept's website

Task force to probe hacking of Info Dept's website

internet and media Bukit Aman CCID director says it would carry out detailed investigation to ensure that the incident would not recur.
Ban on Xenophon derails M'sian democracy

Ban on Xenophon derails M'sian democracy

Gagged - DAP, PKR heads in Johor

Gagged - DAP, PKR heads in Johor

NONE The public discord between Boo and Chua has been exploited by the BN-controlled media, notes the DAP sec-gen.
Nod for film Vishwaroopam after further cuts

Nod for film Vishwaroopam after further cuts

The movie can now be screened in cinemas after a special panel of the Film Censorship Board and Jakim snipped off a few more scenes. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR: More voters registered without their knowledge

PKR: More voters registered without their knowledge

NONE UPDATED 7.25PM A move to fraudulently register new and unregistered voters is under way, claims Fuziah Salleh.
Rawang power line issue still in dispute, says TNB veep

Rawang power line issue still in dispute, says TNB veep

The TNB vice-president warns that should the matter not be resolved, Klang Valley might face a power crisis for the next five years.
Yen Yen evades question on yee sang blunder

Yen Yen evades question on yee sang blunder

NONE UPDATED 5.05PM Did the minister suggest that Psy be invited to ‘lo shang’ at the Penang BN open house? She's not telling...
Pakatan to kick-start GE campaign next week

Pakatan to kick-start GE campaign next week

NONE UPDATED 6.50PM The launch marks the first time that an opposition coalition is leading the way, says PKR's Rafizi Ramli.
Don decries gov't pressure on UM forum

Don decries gov't pressure on UM forum

NONE The UM dean says politicians had to be dropped from his dept's forum on GE13 due to gov't pressure. [VIDEOS INSIDE]

Singapore, Malaysia agree to build high-speed rail link

Singapore, Malaysia agree to build high-speed rail link

UPDATED 4.20PM S'pore PM Lee Hsien Loong quips that Singaporeans would be able to have lunch with friends in KL and get back within the day.
Bersih: Act on breach of polls campaign rules

Bersih: Act on breach of polls campaign rules

NONE UPDATED 2.07PM ‘Undilah Barisan Nasional’ flags are being put up in some places when GE13 has yet to be set. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PM urged to explain his blessing for Tanda Putera

PM urged to explain his blessing for Tanda Putera

NONE The screening of the ‘dishonest' film is Najib's final admission that he has failed to win back voters' support, says Lim Kit Siang.
KiniBiz goes live today!

KiniBiz goes live today!

NONE Malaysia's first independent business news portal is available free from today up to end of the launch phase. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Whistleblower Rafizi at centre of Malaysia graft fight

Whistleblower Rafizi at centre of Malaysia graft fight

Rafizi has used his financial smarts to sting the government with corruption revelations pulled from his now-feared files.
I propose '1BangsaM'sia'

I propose '1BangsaM'sia'

What is our national issue?
'BN lacks usual advantage going into GE13'

'BN lacks usual advantage going into GE13'

NONE UPDATED 1.15PM The coalition has been unable to carry out a redelineation exercise this time, says an academician.
Digging deeper into Hindraf's blueprint

Digging deeper into Hindraf's blueprint

NONE FOCUS There's been a lot of talk about this of late. But what exactly is it? Hindraf's adviser sets out its goals and plans to achieve them.
'Support party that can protect culture of minorities'

'Support party that can protect culture of minorities'

Elected leaders, meanwhile, should support and assist the people, regardless of race and religion, says Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz.
Karpal backs Boo in Johor stand-off with PKR

Karpal backs Boo in Johor stand-off with PKR

Johor DAP chief Boo Cheng Hau has alleged there is a vicious campaign by the state PKR chief Chua Jui Meng against his party.
Mahathir, freedom of speech is not just for you

Mahathir, freedom of speech is not just for you

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Mahathir, you must understand one thing - the M'sian public have the same rights as you do to speak their mind.'
Sabah invaders also 'enemies of the state', no?

Sabah invaders also 'enemies of the state', no?

FREE YOURSAY 'At least, Xenophon has a return ticket. The militants ‘bought' a one-way ticket and are bent on staying put.'
Kid-glove treatment as BN fears losing Sabah votes

Kid-glove treatment as BN fears losing Sabah votes

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Many Sabah immigrants, some of whom illegally granted citizenship, are kith and kin to these invaders.'
The Chinese owe BN nothing

The Chinese owe BN nothing

NONE COMMENT Najib will take note the Chinese accepted their lot - and many actually supported BN despite being marginalised.
M'sia imposes anti-dumping duties on steel makers

M'sia imposes anti-dumping duties on steel makers

An investigation was launched after a unit of Lion Corp Bhd claimed that imports of steel wire rods had caused 'material injury' to the domestic market.
Najib going for broke with Tanda Putera

Najib going for broke with Tanda Putera

FREE YOURSAY 'This move demonstrates his desperation to hold on to power at all costs even at the risk of plunging the nation into chaos.'
Deported senator 'a threat to Malaysia's stability'

Deported senator 'a threat to Malaysia's stability'

NONE Political analysts believe the ban could ensure that Xenophon would not continue to be a thorn in the flesh for Putrajaya.