Archive - 20 March 2013

Police, PSD fine-tunes implementation of equal grades

Police, PSD fine-tunes implementation of equal grades

This is to ensure police personnel holding the rank of assistant commissioner and below will enjoy equal grades and salary promptly.
MCA chief refuses to confirm or deny resignation claim

MCA chief refuses to confirm or deny resignation claim

He says he won't admit or deny if he'll resign should rival Tee Keat be fielded in the GE, to respect communications between him and the PM.
2013-03-20

2013-03-20

Fifth term for Rahman as Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri

Fifth term for Rahman as Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri

Dr Abdul Rahman Abbas has been appointed Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri for a fifth term, effective May 1 this year to April 30, 2015.
Why the haste for Penang's tunnel?

Why the haste for Penang's tunnel?

Salute Kit Siang for going for broke

Salute Kit Siang for going for broke

It was mere 'coffeeshop' talk, says Sibu lawyer

It was mere 'coffeeshop' talk, says Sibu lawyer

 lawyer caught on tape talking about shady land deals in Sarawak says Global Witness was being unfair and cries entrapment.
Minimum wage policy to benefit 27pct of workers

Minimum wage policy to benefit 27pct of workers

Some 27 percent of workers across Malaysia will benefit from the minimum wage policy, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
50,000 public service vacancies to be filled this year

50,000 public service vacancies to be filled this year

The Public Services Commission (PSC) expects at least 50,000 vacancies in the public service to be filled this year.
A response to Najib's report card

A response to Najib's report card

Actress charged with causing hurt to ex-husband

Actress charged with causing hurt to ex-husband

Actress Sharifah Nadia Yusnita Abd Hanif pleaded not guilty at the magistrate’s court in Petaling Jaya today to a charge of causing hurt to her former husband last year.
BN-linked group apologises over 'C.I.N.A.' tweet

BN-linked group apologises over 'C.I.N.A.' tweet

NONE BN Youth Volunteers (BNYV) has apologised for a tweet with racial undertones which had appeared on an affiliate Twitter account.
Set up tribunal on Orang Asli land rights, says Suhakam

Set up tribunal on Orang Asli land rights, says Suhakam

The Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) is suggesting that a tribunal be set up to tackle issues and complaints on land claims by Orang Asli and Orang Asal (Original People) of this country.
MCA: Voters beware! Kit Siang won't 'service' you

MCA: Voters beware! Kit Siang won't 'service' you

MCA says that Lim Kit Siang's track record shows he is only capable of providing lip service and nothing else.
Umno, MCA confident Chinese will back Johor BN

Umno, MCA confident Chinese will back Johor BN

'The Chinese were not brought into the state by the British. This explains their sense of belonging in Johor,' argues Umno's Nur Jazlan Mohamed.
MACC to 'act accordingly' on Global Witness claims

MACC to 'act accordingly' on Global Witness claims

NONE The NGO documented a mechanism used by the Sarawak CM’s cousins to circumvent the law in selling logging licences.
Broad statements of intent are not 'goals'

Broad statements of intent are not 'goals'

COMMENT The promises in Pakatan's Buku Jingga will remain just that, for there are no serious plans or means to realise the goals.
Eight Filipinos charged with waging war against Agong

Eight Filipinos charged with waging war against Agong

NONE No plea was recorded after they were charged in Lahad Datu before Sessions Court Judge Amelati Parnell, who sat as a magistrate.
EPF members may be able to invest more in unit trusts

EPF members may be able to invest more in unit trusts

NONE KINIBIZ Those who have more than RM120,000 of basic savings in the Account 1 can withdraw more funds for such investments.
Now third witness refuses to defend Ling in court

Now third witness refuses to defend Ling in court

UPDATED 7.05PM Kuala Dimensi Sdn Bhd CEO Faizal Abdullah wants any subpoena for him to testify in Ling cheating trial to be set aside

MCA rep urges Soi Lek to take on Kit Siang

MCA rep urges Soi Lek to take on Kit Siang

He feels a battle between the two can dispel perception that MCA does not dare challenge constituencies contested by strong opponents.
Lawyer Alvin, come out to reveal all and be damned

Lawyer Alvin, come out to reveal all and be damned

I travelled 16,000km, will you travel 16km?

I travelled 16,000km, will you travel 16km?

Soi Lek to resign if Tee Keat fielded, says report

Soi Lek to resign if Tee Keat fielded, says report

The China Press also claims that four MCA leaders, including vice-president Dr Ng Yen Yen, will be dropped as GE13 candidates.
Civil society in two minds over RCI on Taib and kin

Civil society in two minds over RCI on Taib and kin

UPDATED 3.42PM While one group supports the call for an RCI, another believes the only way to stop the corruption is to change those in power.

'Temporary burial' planned for 28 dead Sulu terrorists

'Temporary burial' planned for 28 dead Sulu terrorists

This was to prevent any health risk and also due to the lack of room at the mortuaries at the two hospitals, says deputy IGP Khalid Abu Bakar.
PM's Office denies Parliament dissolution rumours

PM's Office denies Parliament dissolution rumours

UPDATED 3.15PM ‘The rumour that Parliament will be dissolved today by PM @NajibRazak is absolutely untrue,' says Najib's office.
Rosmah denies she's de facto prime minister

Rosmah denies she's de facto prime minister

rosmah mansor biography book launch event 190313 thumbnail UPDATED 3PM In her biography, Rosmah Mansor says the only role she wants is to be Najib Abdul Razak’s wife.
Mega rail link takes off without feasibility study

Mega rail link takes off without feasibility study

NONE KINIBIZ It's tough getting a comprehensive picture of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high speed rail link without a complete set of hard facts.
Najib sees early achievement of Mahathir's vision

Najib sees early achievement of Mahathir's vision

KINIBIZ The premier says gross national income could rise to RM1,931 per capita (US$15,000) in 2018, earlier than the target of 2020.
Government divestments fall behind target in 2012

Government divestments fall behind target in 2012

KINIBIZ According to the Economic Transformation Programme 2012 report, the gov’t managed to divest out of four companies last year.
Aquino never implicated me over Lahad Datu, says Anwar

Aquino never implicated me over Lahad Datu, says Anwar

UPDATED 1.20PM Anwar Ibrahim says Filipino sources have told him that Benigno Aquino III was only referring to the opposition in the Philippines.
PM's 1.7pct poverty claim blatant fraud, says PKR veep

PM's 1.7pct poverty claim blatant fraud, says PKR veep

UPDATED 2.50PM ‘In an advanced country like Japan, the reported poverty rate is 15.7 percent. How can it be a mere 1.7 percent in Malaysia?'
Spectre of bias hovers over Malaysian vote

Spectre of bias hovers over Malaysian vote

The opposition faces an uphill slog. Observers say Barisan Nasional has tilted the playing field decisively over the decades.
Anwar 'may not defend' Permatang Pauh seat

Anwar 'may not defend' Permatang Pauh seat

NONE UPDATED 1.30PM While he has received requests to contest in either Perak or Selangor, he has not decided yet. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Pengerang residents get leave to file judicial review

Pengerang residents get leave to file judicial review

NONE UPDATED 4.45PM The High Court in KL grants them leave after dismissing objection raised by the AG’s Chambers.
Indonesia to ban shark and manta ray hunting

Indonesia to ban shark and manta ray hunting

Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sharif Cicip Sutardjo said his ministry was preparing a ministerial decree to ban shark hunting.
PKR launches phone apps to reach voters

PKR launches phone apps to reach voters

NONE UPDATED 4.21PM Due to limited access to mainstream media, the party launches apps for voters to get to know its activities.
'Sulu army leader Azzimudie a Malaysian'

'Sulu army leader Azzimudie a Malaysian'

NONE UPDATED 2.20PM PKR also claims that the brother of Jamalul Kiram served as an assistant district officer in Sabah in 1975.

Penang MIC Youth head sued for defamation

Penang MIC Youth head sued for defamation

UPDATED 12.15PM Two suits have been filed against J Dhinagaran by Seri Delima assemblyperson RSN Rayer and his assistant.
BN must be destroyed III

BN must be destroyed III

Is there an end to this regime?
Internal split is Sarawak BN's weakest link

Internal split is Sarawak BN's weakest link

NONE GE13 WATCH BN may have a rough time in Sarawak if internal conflicts within its four components are not swiftly resolved.
Penang BN leaders heckled at dialogue on road plan

Penang BN leaders heckled at dialogue on road plan

The 300-strong crowd at the public consultation expresses overwhelming support for the RM6bil integrated road system plan for Penang.
Taib-Rahman row  'just a show', say S'wak lawmakers

Taib-Rahman row 'just a show', say S'wak lawmakers

NONE S'wak's Pakatan lawmakers demand MACC explain what it has done on the revelations of corruption by the Taib Mahmud family.

Baram dam dampens Sarawak BN's spirits

Baram dam dampens Sarawak BN's spirits

NONE Sarawak BN is likely to lose Baram parliamentary seat to PKR in the polls, due to the fallout from the Baram dam project.
Najib can't stall SD2 accusations forever

Najib can't stall SD2 accusations forever

COMMENT While the legal travails of Anwar are about over, the ones hovering over the BN chief are barreling down on him.
PM and his election integrity pledge

PM and his election integrity pledge

NONE The premier must probe the new allegations against the Sarawak CM, if he is not to make a mockery of the pledge he signed.
Lim Kit Siang the 'giant slayer'

Lim Kit Siang the 'giant slayer'

FREE YOURSAY 'Kit Siang could have stayed in Ipoh and nobody would fault him. But a general never sits still when the war is raging.'
Shahrizat's memory selective, just like her ex-boss

Shahrizat's memory selective, just like her ex-boss

FREE YOURSAY ‘Unless you think that RM250 million is a small amount, then you cannot claim ignorance of what your family has done.'
Capital flight as the rich snap up London properties

Capital flight as the rich snap up London properties

NONE Malaysians join the ranks of Russian oligarchs, Nigerian oil plunderers and Gulf sheiks in paying high prices for London houses.
Great response to KiniBiz in first month

Great response to KiniBiz in first month

kinibiz thumbnail New business news portal KiniBiz drew over 100,000 unique visitors clocking up over 700,000 page views in its first month.
Dirty money in not-so-squeaky-clean Singapore

Dirty money in not-so-squeaky-clean Singapore

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'The saga continues and in spite of all the evidence, nothing and no one has been able to bring the accused to justice.'
In the land of the White Haired king, MACC is blind

In the land of the White Haired king, MACC is blind

FREE YOURSAY 'It appears to be plunder of the state over a period of time. Unbelievable, unforgivable, unforgettable and despicable.'