Archive - 10 April 2013

Batu Gajah MP not seeking re-election

Batu Gajah MP not seeking re-election

Incumbent Fong Po Kuan says she will not contest in the coming GE due to personal reasons but will help ensure a Pakatan-win.
Najib to launch Selangor BN manifesto next week

Najib to launch Selangor BN manifesto next week

State BN election deputy director Mohd Zin Mohamed says the manifesto offers affordable homes, incentives and various aids to the people.
Police to focus on four Perak hotspots during polling

Police to focus on four Perak hotspots during polling

Deputy inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar names the four areas as Taiping, Sungai Siput, Ipoh Barat and Batu Gajah.
Nine more arrested over Sabah incursion

Nine more arrested over Sabah incursion

State Police Commissioner Hamza Taib says the suspects were picked up yesterday for allegedly having information and links with Sulu armed terrorists.
'BR1M not mere goody, rationalises subsidies'

'BR1M not mere goody, rationalises subsidies'

MCA veep says the cash aid allows for more targeted assistance to families with an income under RM3,000, than the current subsidy system. 
Johor DAP chief  will resign after GE, says state veep

Johor DAP chief will resign after GE, says state veep

Johor DAP veep Ong Kow Meng says party members will be urged not to nominate him for the state election if he fails to honour his word to resign.
Ibrahim Ali to defend Pasir Mas

Ibrahim Ali to defend Pasir Mas

However, it will only be known if he is contesting under BN or as an Independent on nomination or the day before, he says.
PAS, PKR face three-cornered fight in Sungai Acheh

PAS, PKR face three-cornered fight in Sungai Acheh

NONE PAS announces Penang Youth chief Yusni Mat Piah as its candidate, despite that PKR is also fielding a candidate there.
Jeffrey Kitingan to contest in Keningau, Bingkor

Jeffrey Kitingan to contest in Keningau, Bingkor

NONE Meanwhile, he says his party is still considering fielding a candidate in Tambunan to go against his brother Joseph Pairin.
2013-04-10

2013-04-10

Lahad Datu incursion accused in High Court on Friday

Lahad Datu incursion accused in High Court on Friday

Fifteen Filipinos and a police lance corporal, who had earlier been tentatively charged in the magistrate’s court with various offences relating to the Lahad Datu intrusion, will be brought before the Tawau High Court this Friday.
KLCI up as polls dates announced

KLCI up as polls dates announced

KINIBIZ One research house says that unlike the day of the announcement on Parliament's dissolution, punters today are not surprised.
Rival Perlis Umno groups clash at PWTC

Rival Perlis Umno groups clash at PWTC

Opposing factions from the Kangar and Arau divisions locked horns in Kuala Lumpur over the choice of candidates for the coming general election.

1M'sia-Penang Welfare denies being funded by BN

1M'sia-Penang Welfare denies being funded by BN

The NGO's president, Geh Choh Hun, says that the organisation does not receive any funding from the federal, state gov'ts or any political parties.
So, what's so special about May 5?

So, what's so special about May 5?

Well, for one thing, the day on which Malaysians will vote in their 13th general election also happens to be World Laughter Day... [VIDEO]
Indians must go beyond communal thinking

Indians must go beyond communal thinking

Hope for Ibrahim Ali and Gobalakrishnan

Hope for Ibrahim Ali and Gobalakrishnan

The BN chairperson said these people, if given the chance to represent the BN, would not have to join any of the component parties.
BN's promises to fight graft ring hollow

BN's promises to fight graft ring hollow

BN manifesto's impressive initiatives for Indians

BN manifesto's impressive initiatives for Indians

Uproar over MCA 'loaning' seats to Umno

Uproar over MCA 'loaning' seats to Umno

NONE Discontent among MCA grassroots over the ceding of seats to Umno is simmering, forcing leaders to hold an emergency meet.
MACC has no comment on Taib's 'naughty' remark

MACC has no comment on Taib's 'naughty' remark

taib mahmud responds to global witness report thumb UPDATED 5.50PM Previous attempts to elicit comments on the subject from senior MACC officers have also been futile.
Auditor-General: Wastage, abuses rife in civil service

Auditor-General: Wastage, abuses rife in civil service

NONE UPDATED 5.50PM Fifty years on and we still have to deal with recurring problems, says audit chief Ambrin Buang.
'Enforcement personnel doubt integrity of superiors'

'Enforcement personnel doubt integrity of superiors'

UPDATED 7.12PM ‘When we talk to them about integrity, they ask, is integrity to come from bottom up or top down?’ relates EAIC chief Heliliah Yusof.
Husam: Place opposition reps on tender committees

Husam: Place opposition reps on tender committees

UPDATED 4.25PM PAS veep Husam Musa offers this as a 'personal opinion' to Pakatan Rakyat, should it form the next federal government.
Disclose those who bought FGV shares, Mustapa dared

Disclose those who bought FGV shares, Mustapa dared

UPDATED 4.15PM PAS veep Husam Musa asks the minister to disclose those who had purchased FGV shares under the ministry quota.
PAS: Pro-Mukhriz survey findings 'not very sharp'

PAS: Pro-Mukhriz survey findings 'not very sharp'

NONE UPDATED 4PM Research findings can be used to forward the political agendas of certain quarters, says veep Husam Musa.
'15 days not enough for campaigning'

'15 days not enough for campaigning'

NONE ‘We had hoped that it would be 21 days,’ says Lim Guan Eng, who also wants polling day to be declared a holiday in three states.
Afta didn't reduce car prices, PKR tells Muhyiddin

Afta didn't reduce car prices, PKR tells Muhyiddin

NONE Muhyiddin Yassin's claims that Afta had reduced car prices is untrue because excise and sales duties are still in place, says Rafizi.
No sulking, PM tells failed GE hopefuls

No sulking, PM tells failed GE hopefuls

NONE UPDATED 4.05PM He says those disappointed at not getting a seat may ‘sulk’ for 24 hours and then help BN's campaign.
Fight graft, don't just sign pledge, Najib told

Fight graft, don't just sign pledge, Najib told

Guan Eng thinks it pointless for Najib to sign an Integrity Pledge when he won’t commit to tackling corruption.
BN might unveil its candidates for GE today

BN might unveil its candidates for GE today

With the Election Commission having set the polling and nomination dates, speculation is rife that BN is ready to announce its candidates.
Caretaker gov't guidelines not legally binding, says EC

Caretaker gov't guidelines not legally binding, says EC

NONE UPDATED 2.24PM The federal and state gov'ts will determine the guidelines, which are not punishable by law, says EC. [VIDEO]
No MNLF rescue mission in Sabah, says Sulu governor

No MNLF rescue mission in Sabah, says Sulu governor

The MNLF chief knows how to use events for his ends, so you do not always listen to what he says, claims Sulu governor Abdusakur Tan.
AirAsia X to restart KL-New Delhi, KL-Mumbai routes

AirAsia X to restart KL-New Delhi, KL-Mumbai routes

The long-haul budget airline axed flights to Mumbai and New Delhi on Jan 31 last year, citing high operating costs.
Kit Siang challenges Dr M to a series of debates

Kit Siang challenges Dr M to a series of debates

NONE He says the 'de facto PM' is shaping the GE13 campaign to be a referendum on his 22-year reign and Najib's premiership.
MNLF prepares 'rescue ops' for Filipinos in Sabah

MNLF prepares 'rescue ops' for Filipinos in Sabah

NONE Their main mission is to 'rescue' Filipinos allegedly being 'abused' by Malaysia, according to MNLF leader Nur Misuari.
PKR dares Najib and Co to return official cars

PKR dares Najib and Co to return official cars

NONE UPDATED 1.37PM Nurul Izzah Anwar asks the federal and state gov'ts not to use their machinery for BN campaigns either.
Nominations for GE13 on April 20, polls on May 5

Nominations for GE13 on April 20, polls on May 5

NONE UPDATED 1.30PM It's all systems go for GE13, as the EC sets a campaign period of 15 days - the longest in three decades. [VIDEO]
Perhaps include trip to moon in 'money-festo'

Perhaps include trip to moon in 'money-festo'

FREE YOURSAY 'Rafizi is right. Anyone can put any unrealistic figures into one's manifesto. But in so doing, they are damaging their credibility.'
But will AG listen to the former IGP?

But will AG listen to the former IGP?

FREE YOURSAY 'If there is really new evidence, it is legally and morally imperative that the case be reopened to ensure justice is done in this case.'
For Guan Eng, all roads lead to criticism

For Guan Eng, all roads lead to criticism

KINIBIZ Increasingly, it has morphed into displeasure at the way that the Penang state government has responded to the criticism.
Public funds, facilities not for political activities

Public funds, facilities not for political activities

NONE COMMENT Many Malaysian politicians abuse public resources to promote their political agenda and their parties.
MCA slams bid by PM's aide to take Wangsa Maju

MCA slams bid by PM's aide to take Wangsa Maju

NONE UPDATED 2PM Umno does not practise the 'BN spirit' and proof of this is its move to take the Wangsa Maju seat, says MCA.

Will Ali Rustam remain as Malacca CM?

Will Ali Rustam remain as Malacca CM?

NONE GE13 WATCH He had made a surprise announcement that he may stand in a parliament seat, paving the way for a new CM.
Penang leads by example in returning official cars

Penang leads by example in returning official cars

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'I can hear the BN leaders laughing and saying: ‘No way we are going to give up abusing gov't property.'
Let voters smack the 'samsengs' at the ballot box

Let voters smack the 'samsengs' at the ballot box

FREE YOURSAY 'How come the Info Dept director-general allowed his department vehicles to be used for a non-work related purpose?'
Futile for Musa Hitam to decry 'due process of politics'

Futile for Musa Hitam to decry 'due process of politics'

NONE COMMENT The former DPM's annoyance at Pakatan's use of his backhanded compliment to them is like crying over spilt milk.
Appointment of the PM after the polls

Appointment of the PM after the polls

UPDATED 11.55AM COMMENT The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is entitled to exercise his judgment quietly, calmly, freely, independently and impartially.
Mukhriz as MB can sway fence-sitters, survey finds

Mukhriz as MB can sway fence-sitters, survey finds

NONE GE13 WATCH Dr M's son is attractive to voters who apparently value his leadership qualities, a UKM survey finds.
BN must be destroyed VI

BN must be destroyed VI

It is bent on self-destruction.
Tax pact with M'sia not up-to-date, reveals Singapore

Tax pact with M'sia not up-to-date, reveals Singapore

'Once our tax agreements are updated... just as for our tax agreements with other countries, we can build further on our good...'
T'ganu prince aims to be first Malay architect MP

T'ganu prince aims to be first Malay architect MP

NONE INTERVIEW The master planner seeks to be a voice for frustrated professionals whose expert advice are often brushed aside.
PKR announces Chegubard for Sungai Acheh seat

PKR announces Chegubard for Sungai Acheh seat

Both PAS and PKR have been eyeing the seat but it's the chairperson of pro-Pakatan NGO SAMM who gets the nod.