Archive - 21 February 2013

Boo backs down, expresses 'devotion' to Pakatan

Boo backs down, expresses 'devotion' to Pakatan

NONE The Johor DAP chief softens his stance on his Johor PKR counterpart and will use internal channels to resolve disputes.
Shipbuilder Boustead suffers heavy losses

Shipbuilder Boustead suffers heavy losses

Shipbuilder and defence engineering company Boustead Heavy Industries suffered a net loss of RM112.3 million for the year ending 2012.
Anwar predicts smooth transfer of power

Anwar predicts smooth transfer of power

The opposition leader says there will be a smooth transition when Pakatan Rakyat ousts BN that has ruled Malaysia for 55 years.
BN will win GE13, says the Economist Intelligence Unit

BN will win GE13, says the Economist Intelligence Unit

Pakatan’s populism has remained to be simply hot air, as compared with BN’s successful track record in fulfilling its promises, read the report.
PPP members 'ambush' Malaysian Nanban HQ

PPP members 'ambush' Malaysian Nanban HQ

NONE PPP members gathered at the Tamil daily's office to demand an apology over an article which had allegedly defamed the party.
Screening of Tanda Putera is reckless

Screening of Tanda Putera is reckless

PKR unveils think-tank to help make better policies

PKR unveils think-tank to help make better policies

UPDATED 8.15PM Dubbed ‘Institut Rakyat’, it will also run programmes to educate youths on being more effective in their activism. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PAS joins Pakatan partners to launch 'war truck'

PAS joins Pakatan partners to launch 'war truck'

The RM300,000 trailer will be used as a stage in the party’s major ceramah nationwide, says PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Imported meat free from horse meat, assures Veterinary Dept

Imported meat free from horse meat, assures Veterinary Dept

The Veterinary Services Department has assured the public that they need not worry about the integrity of existing meat products in the country, following a horsemeat scandal which has hit Asian countries.
2013-02-21

2013-02-21

Detainee's mother wants Suhakam to speak up

Detainee's mother wants Suhakam to speak up

Rahamah Abdul Majid is asking the human rights organisation to state its stand on her son Muhammad Hilmi Hashim's detention under Sosma.

India to launch first Mars mission this year

India to launch first Mars mission this year

President Pranab Mukherjee said India will launch its first space mission to Mars this year, Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
Mistake cause of Gong Badak stadium roof collapse

Mistake cause of Gong Badak stadium roof collapse

Yesterday’s collapse was believed to be due to a weakness in the main roof structure after the removal of the middle framework.
PKR to exploit loophole to stymie Boustead land deal

PKR to exploit loophole to stymie Boustead land deal

NONE If the S'gor gov't initiates compulsory acquisition of the land, the controversial deal can be terminated, says Rafizi Ramli.

Lahad Datu incursion to derail peace process?

Lahad Datu incursion to derail peace process?

NONE Speculation is rife that the armed intrusion into Sabah is part of a plot to derail the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement.
DAP, say sorry for labelling Teng 'Facebook blind'

DAP, say sorry for labelling Teng 'Facebook blind'

Unsatisfied with the criticism hurled against their state chief, Penang BN Youth retaliates by demanding an apology from DAP.
The further away GE13, the more time for goodies

The further away GE13, the more time for goodies

Sabah's 'long march' for native rights to proceed

Sabah's 'long march' for native rights to proceed

It will begin from Tambunan at 9am tomorrow, to push for the welfare and rights to native lands, as well as clean elections.
PAS: Azizan will still be fielded in Kedah

PAS: Azizan will still be fielded in Kedah

NONE 'Everyone has health issues, even me,' says the PAS president when asked if the ailing Azizan will be fielded in Kedah again.
Court asked to pry answers on 'missing voters' from EC

Court asked to pry answers on 'missing voters' from EC

Klang MP Charles Santiago files an application to compel the commission to explain why 5,662 voters were ‘missing’ from his constituency.
Kedah MB, 10 exco members take oaths of office

Kedah MB, 10 exco members take oaths of office

NONE Kedah MB Azizan says the appointment was made seeing their terms would expire on Feb 28. Their portfolios were retained.
CM: Najib's Integrity Pledge signing 'empty and hollow'

CM: Najib's Integrity Pledge signing 'empty and hollow'

Penang CM Lim Guan Eng has urged BN leaders to declare their assets so that their integrity pledges will be more meaningful.
Tee Keat: PM decides on candidates, not Soi Lek

Tee Keat: PM decides on candidates, not Soi Lek

ong tee keat and chua soi lek Pandan MP Ong Tee Keat says BN's candidates list is PM's prerogative and not MCA president Chua Soi Lek's. [VIDEO INSIDE]
One-year minimum wage deferment for rocky SMEs

One-year minimum wage deferment for rocky SMEs

However, employers who are applying for the deferment cannot deduct levy and accommodation costs from the employees' wages.
Voting goes beyond the 'X', NGOs to tell why

Voting goes beyond the 'X', NGOs to tell why

Two NGOs have produced public service video clips to educate voters on voting procedures and how to spot irregularities.
Orang Asli go on 'memo marathon' over dam projects

Orang Asli go on 'memo marathon' over dam projects

NONE They hand a memorandum to Tenaga Nasional and are to hand copies to PM’s Office and Rural Development Ministry as well.
Splash positive on S'gor offer, wants more details

Splash positive on S'gor offer, wants more details

KINIBIZ The Selangor water concessionaire will meet with the state government next week to get more details on the takeover offer.
First Sg Buloh-Kajang MRT line to be ready on schedule

First Sg Buloh-Kajang MRT line to be ready on schedule

NONE 'The balance of 18 packages for Line 1 is expected to be fully awarded by the first quarter of next year,' says its CEO.
Investigate Malaysia's debts now

Investigate Malaysia's debts now

Green NGOs fight 'unpatriotic and foreign agenda' tack

Green NGOs fight 'unpatriotic and foreign agenda' tack

Two environmental NGOs, CAP and SAM, are mulling legal action to challenge Jasa director-general Fuad Hassan's allegations.
Najib's integrity pledge a mockery?

Najib's integrity pledge a mockery?

NONE Is the Election Integrity Pledge worth signing when the prime minister can sign it with such aplomb, contempt and cynicism?
Students: We're undeterred and shall return to Pekan

Students: We're undeterred and shall return to Pekan

NONE Gerakan Mahasiswa PRU13 chairperson Syis Abdul Kadir says they will still put up a candidate against Najib in his traditional seat.
Awam has hardly set the record straight

Awam has hardly set the record straight

Fernandes: AirAsia India to take to the skies in Q4

Fernandes: AirAsia India to take to the skies in Q4

NONE Tony Fernandes says the timeframe was subject to all regulatory approvals being obtained from the Indian authorities.
CAP, SAM's environmental struggles non-partisan

CAP, SAM's environmental struggles non-partisan

Field Malays who lost party polls in GE, DAP dared

Field Malays who lost party polls in GE, DAP dared

However, the Malay leaders in the opposition party say candidates should be picked on their ability to perform, not on their race.
PAS loses out in Pakatan Rakyat, says Hasan Ali

PAS loses out in Pakatan Rakyat, says Hasan Ali

Hasan, who is the president of Jati, says DAP is capitalising on the PAS weakness by propagating its own philosophy in the coalition.
Tanda Putera a double-edged sword

Tanda Putera a double-edged sword

NONE FILM REVIEW The film portraying the Chinese as the general aggressors for May 13 is how Umno finds its niche audience.
From RM8bil to RM80bil

From RM8bil to RM80bil

Is the KL-S’pore HSR link wise?
EC ready to go to court, says its chief

EC ready to go to court, says its chief

The Election Commission is ready to go to court if Pakatan Rakyat sues its assistant registration officers for wrongful registration of new voters.
Court rules Sepang council has no say on AES matter

Court rules Sepang council has no say on AES matter

NONE UPDATED 5.50PM The KL High Court allows Beta Tegap’s judicial review bid, saying councils have no jurisdiction on federal roads.
MCA veterans likely to continue battle

MCA veterans likely to continue battle

ong ka ting mca Party leaders such as Ka Ting, Ka Chuan and Jeck Seng, who have lost party or government positions, are likely to be fielded again.
Kak Wan backs Jui Meng, frowns on Boo's outburst

Kak Wan backs Jui Meng, frowns on Boo's outburst

NONE She expresses support for party Johor chief Chua Jui Meng and wants differences of opinion to be resolved internally.
Tanda Putera sign of BN leaders' desperation

Tanda Putera sign of BN leaders' desperation

FREE YOURSAY ‘The PM knows his days are numbered and ‘Tanda Putera’ was his last card to tip the balance of support to Umno.’
Dons squeezed as Umno sees enemies everywhere

Dons squeezed as Umno sees enemies everywhere

FREE VOXPO P ‘Just look at the title of the forum: 'GE13: BN or PR will triumph?'. The answer is so obvious by now. No wonder Najib flipped.’
Sabah PKR gets boost from ex-Berjaya duo

Sabah PKR gets boost from ex-Berjaya duo

A former federal deputy minister and a state assistant minister join Sabah PKR over the past week as the defection flow continues.
Would Ling have dared to oppose his master?

Would Ling have dared to oppose his master?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'This is vintage Mahathir. First, plead ignorance. Then deny, deny, deny. When the spotlight is shining on him...'
Bishop warns against rising hate speech

Bishop warns against rising hate speech

NONE Catholic prelate says hate and incitement speech is proliferating which, if left unchecked, would strain the bonds of civil society.
IGP, what exactly are you doing in Lahad Datu?

IGP, what exactly are you doing in Lahad Datu?

FREE YOURSAY 'You say ‘we know what we are doing', but we don't know what exactly you are doing. You expect us to read your mind?'
Tee Keat not on MCA's GE13 list

Tee Keat not on MCA's GE13 list

NONE MCA's national leaders left Ong Tee Keat out of the list of GE13 candidates upon listening to 'guidance' from the Pandan MCA division.