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Archive - 28 February 2013
0Dr M: Reducing import duty will affect Proton
It would not kill (the local automotive industry) but it would create stiffer competition, says the former prime minister.
0Woman pleads not guilty to taking out cash from actress' account
A former bank clerk pleaded not guilty to two counts of withdrawing RM50,772.40 from actress Lisa Surihani Mohamed and her mother’s joint account.
0Perkasa regrets eviction of poor, disabled woman
Penang Perkasa has urged the Penang government to review the notice to evict a poor disabled woman from a People’s Housing Project (PPRT) housing unit.
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2013-02-28
0Uthaya: Manifesto overlooked Hindraf's 18-point demand
Hindraf’s 18-point demand did not receive the same treatment from Anwar Ibrahim, says its de facto leader P Uthayakumar.
0Proton hails announcement on new car policies
Proton Holdings welcomes the announcement by Mustapa Mohamed to gradually have new policies for the car industry in formulating ways to reduce prices.
0Car import tax cuts only benefit the rich, says PKR
Umno-BN’s concern with the people's welfare should be shown by reducing excise tax, not play wayang, it charged.
0May 29 fixed for submissions in Kugan case
The High Court in Kuala Lumpur today fixed May 29 for submission in a negligence suit filed by the mother of A Kugan, a suspect who died in police custody.
0Who will be PM?
The day of reckoning nears.
0Suaram wants ROS to confirm it's off the hook
It wants the ROS to put in writing that it does not intend to proceed any further with its investigation into the human rights organisation.
0Penang Pakatan #Offer222 to attract young voters
With the mission to back its young candidates, the wing offers six proposals, which include free education and strategic housing policies.
0Wages council meeting ends on a sour note
KINIBIZ
A meeting between business associations and the council ended unpleasantly after the reps of the associations walked out in protest.
0Filipino intruders fire shots to warn off M'sian forces
UPDATED 5.30PM
Six Malaysian soldiers in three groups ran away when the shots were fired, says the Sulu leader.
0Lembah Pantai doesn't need extra MRT stations
0Will the taps run dry for Selangor consumers?
KINIBIZ
Never mind the finger-pointing, for end-consumers there is one thing that matters: Will there be water when I turn on the taps tomorrow?
0Overhead flyover near Cyberjaya collapses
UPDATED 11PM
Constructed in 2007, the road was in use until December last year, when structural defects were found.
[VIDEO INSIDE]
0Reduction in duty only for fully-imported cars
UPDATED 8.30PM Those assembled locally will not benefit from the car duty reduction.
0Septuagenarian challenges NRD denial of citizenship
The plumber accuses the NRD with acting without reasonable excuse, in judging him a person of 'bad character’.
0No 'feel good' for Chinese businesses ahead of GE13
UPDATED 4PM
A survey showed that Chinese-owned businesses are unhappy over the minimum wage policy and are not confident about Budget 2013.
0Show us your proof, Perkasa urges Bala
Ibrahim Ali claims that Bala and the opposition want to create a negative perception against the gov’t through ‘rhetorical ceramah’.
0Hearing of Husam's suit against blogger postponed
Husam filed the suit on Sept 19 last year, claiming that three articles posted on the Kickdefella blog defamed him.
0Senior journo urges media to combat cybertroopers
UPDATED 4.15PM
Discrediting the social media, the platform of cybertroopers, can help MSM credibility, says an editor.
0'Smartphones present greatest danger in GE13'
UPDATED 4.40PM
A Kadir Jasin says this is because all sorts of rumours and false news can be spread on the devices.
0Bank Islam defends move to suspend chief economist
We are doing whatever it takes to protect the bank's interest and I'm confident that our customers are behind us in this, according to a source.
0'I processed thousands of ICs for Sabah illegals'
UPDATED 5.40PM
Ex-ISA detainee Siti Aminah says was involved in a plan to help Umno take over Sabah.
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0Philippine sultan infuriates two countries
Although he is weak from kidney disease, Jamalul Kiram III, 74, insists he is willing to take on the Philippines and Malaysia.
0Thailand and rebel group agree to seek peace talks
The potentially historic pledge was signed in KL between Thai officials and a representative of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional rebel group.
0Be fair to BN, Ku Nan tells Merdeka Centre
The Umno sec-gen rails with disbelief on the negative poll saying BR1M has clearly resulted in positive attitudes towards BN.
0Radio activists channel anger against Taib Mahmud
In Radio Free Sarawak’s nightly call-in show, their target is increasingly Sarawak’s powerful boss, Abdul Taib Mahmud, 76.
0PI Bala: Razak regretted not paying Altantuya
The political analyst had allegedly said that he should have paid the US$500,000 demanded by the Mongolian.
[VIDEO INSIDE]
0Felda urges tax-free palm oil to combat reserves
KINIBIZ
Felda Global Ventures (FGV) says that palm oil shipments from Malaysia should be allowed duty-free for some companies until midyear.
0Anwar: Kit Siang and Hadi may be DPM
'However, there has been no further discussions on this matter as Pakatan is more concerned about social issues and their agenda.'
0Does the Pakatan manifesto transcend racial groups?
COMMENT
The Pakatan manifesto sees the need for justice for Felda settlers but not for needier estate workers - primarily Indian Malaysians.
0Malaysia now has 14 billionaires on Forbes list
Robert Kuok remains the country’s richest person with a fortune of US$12.5 billion, according to the latest
Forbes
rich list.
0It's just a picnic in Sabah, says Sulu sultan's wife
UPDATED 12.05PM
It's an excursion, our people there were just having a picnic, claims the wife of Sulu sultan Jamalul Kiram.
0Don't expect BN to debate Pakatan
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YOURSAY
‘BN is full of intelligent men and women, it's just that many of them end up being embroiled in corruption scandals.'
0GE13 analysis missed fourth option - a Pakatan win
FREE
YOURSAY
'If the people vote like Michael Yeoh Oon Kheng says they will, then Malaysians will prove to be the dumbest people.'
0In reality, racial politics still rule
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YOURSAY
'Umno has played the game to the hilt and eventually its ramification is there for everyone to see.'
0Ex-CCID chief files suit against former IGP
The IGP's statements, Ramli Yusoff alleged, portrayed him as dishonest, corrupt and committed an offence punishable by a prison term.
0Pakatan needs to win over conservative Malays
FREE
YOURSAY
'Now we know who the 83 percent who believe ‘Allah' should be exclusive to Muslim are going to vote for. No wonder, PAS did a U-turn.'
0Why is Aquino doing the talking for Najib?
FREE
YOURSAY
'Our leaders are smarter than you think. See, they have the Philippine president doing all the hard work for them.'
0No split in S'gor BN, we're all one team, says Noh
He dismisses suggestions that having PM Najib to lead the coalition's electoral campaign for Selangor was a sign of internal party strife.
0Battle in Malay, mixed areas - four seats to watch
GE13 WATCH
Seberang Jaya, Sungai Acheh, Pulau Betong and Teluk Bahang are marginal seats that may fall either way.
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