Archive - 21 May 2013

Handcuffs on student activist part of SOP, say police

Handcuffs on student activist part of SOP, say police

Detainees would be handcuffed when they were taken out of the lock-up for security reasons, says Sentul police chief ACP Zakaria Pagan.
MIC is still relevant, says Vell Paari

MIC is still relevant, says Vell Paari

'When something is wrong, the people will be asking where is MIC, where is the voice of MIC... the people will look for MIC,' he said.
Fireworks expected at Star Publications AGM

Fireworks expected at Star Publications AGM

KINIBIZ Sources say that there has been considerable introspection over The Star ’s election coverage, especially among staff.
EC sets up team to probe indelible ink issue

EC sets up team to probe indelible ink issue

The team would also examine the outcome of tests conducted before and after the ink was brought into Malaysia, says the EC chairperson.
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Stormy PAS assembly expected in November

Stormy PAS assembly expected in November

The PAS annual meet is expected to be a stormy affair with factions scrambling to dominate the leadership as the party loosens its hard stand on Umno.
'Umno elections may be held earlier'

'Umno elections may be held earlier'

According to party insiders, the move is to prevent issues from festering and bogging down the party leadership.
AirAsia defends 'painful' decision

AirAsia defends 'painful' decision

AirAsia has defended its action of barring 14-month old Mariam Sofea Mohd Reza and her mother from boarding a flight from Ho Chi Minh to KL on Saturday.
Bid to suspend release of Genneva directors' assets allowed

Bid to suspend release of Genneva directors' assets allowed

The Sessions Court today allowed the application by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to suspend the enforcement of the order to release the assets of three directors and one former director of gold investment company Genneva Sdn Bhd.
Four men in JB claim trial to offences on polling day

Four men in JB claim trial to offences on polling day

Four men pleaded not guilty in the magistrate’s court in Johor Baru today, on charges of hindering a police personnel and smashing the window of a car owned by a taxi driver during the 13th general election.
M'sian airports record 9.98pct rise in passenger traffic

M'sian airports record 9.98pct rise in passenger traffic

Malaysian airports have recorded a 9.98 percent increase in passenger traffic to reach 23.95 million from January to April this year compared to the corresponding period last year.
Lawyer: Thilaiyalagan never met Sosilawati and friends

Lawyer: Thilaiyalagan never met Sosilawati and friends

Second accused T Thilaiyalagan has neither known nor met cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and three other individuals who were allegedly murdered on Aug 30, 2010 at Ladang Gadong, Tanjung Sepat in Banting, the High Court was told today.
Sarawak ministers and reps get three-fold pay rise

Sarawak ministers and reps get three-fold pay rise

The bill provides for the increase in remuneration to take effect from Jan 1 last year. The last adjustment in the remuneration was in 1992.
Court to decide whether physical inspection by RTD is a must

Court to decide whether physical inspection by RTD is a must

The decision in this case is important because new and old vehicles are registered and ownership transferred practically daily.
Why are our environment custodians so ineffective?

Why are our environment custodians so ineffective?

Uthaya urges Pakatan to push for RCI on stateless Indians

Uthaya urges Pakatan to push for RCI on stateless Indians

NONE The Hindraf de facto leader says he is now willing to assist Pakatan in tabling such a motion in the new Parliament session.
MACC panel wants all elected reps to declare assets

MACC panel wants all elected reps to declare assets

The panel's chairperson Johan Jaafar recommends that this be done every three years to ‘ensure integrity in government administration’.
Soi Lek brushes off elders' urging to quit

Soi Lek brushes off elders' urging to quit

NONE 'I am an elected president. If every time we ask the elected president to resign, why should we have party elections?'
Dayang Madinah re-elected as senator for Sarawak

Dayang Madinah re-elected as senator for Sarawak

NONE Dayang Madinah defeated Andrew Lo Kian Nyan, a candidate proposed by the opposition, by a majority of 36 votes.
Waytha may change tactics but not cause

Waytha may change tactics but not cause

Pos Malaysia ups overseas parcel rate, irks netizens

Pos Malaysia ups overseas parcel rate, irks netizens

Online business operators complain they now have to fork out as much as 400 percent more in postage than what they used to pay.
'Influx of migrants a burden on Sabah health services'

'Influx of migrants a burden on Sabah health services'

UPDATED 5.50PM SABAH RCI Influx of migrants into Sabah a security threat and burden on health services, as they owe RM21.7 million in fees, RCI is told.

PKA suit against KDSB goes for trial

PKA suit against KDSB goes for trial

PKA had, on Sept 25, 2009, filed the civil suit against KDSB, seeking rectification of the agreement signed on Nov 12, 2002 for the land.
MCA rep Tee to face disciplinary board

MCA rep Tee to face disciplinary board

Pulai Sebatang rep Tee Siew Kiong looks almost certain to receive the axe from MCA for accepting a position as a Johor exco member.
'Don't boycott Chinese for BN's poor polls showing'

'Don't boycott Chinese for BN's poor polls showing'

UPDATED 5.30PM It's outrageous, how can we boycott the business of any ethnic group because we don't agree with them, says the Gerakan veep.
No pillow or blanket for Adam to sleep, says lawyer

No pillow or blanket for Adam to sleep, says lawyer

NONE The student activist has been interrogated for two days and his father and lawyer get to meet him today, just for 30 minutes.
Regent of Perak opens upgraded Ipoh airport

Regent of Perak opens upgraded Ipoh airport

NONE The opening ceremony was held to coincide with the celebration of the 85th birthday of the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah.
Don't incite hatred of gov't, retirees tell opposition

Don't incite hatred of gov't, retirees tell opposition

Pesara president Wan Mahmood Pawan Teh says the opposition should not instill such hatred just because it is unhappy with the GE13 results.
'Punish rapist even if he marries underaged victim'

'Punish rapist even if he marries underaged victim'

NONE Allowing a rapist to get off scot free by marrying his victim is not only morally outrageous but completely amoral, says Lim Guan Eng.
HLIB: Many challenges ahead for Pos Malaysia

HLIB: Many challenges ahead for Pos Malaysia

KINIBIZ A Hong Leong Investment Bank report notes that negative impacts are likely as Pos Malaysia's earnings are closely tied to the price of crude oil.

EC officers in Ketereh opened ballot bags, says PKR

EC officers in Ketereh opened ballot bags, says PKR

NONE UPDATED 2.50PM PKR Youth leader Sukirman Mustafa says a number of people lodged reports on this matter on May 16.
Utusan escalates attack on AirAsia

Utusan escalates attack on AirAsia

It dedicates a full page to negative reports about the low-cost carrier, following on criticism of the AirAsia X chief executive.
Don't doubt Waytha, let him bring change

Don't doubt Waytha, let him bring change

Mositun, Tee sworn in as Sabah deputy speakers

Mositun, Tee sworn in as Sabah deputy speakers

NONE Johnny Mositun and Johnson Tee took their oath of office today as the deputy speakers of the Sabah legislative assembly.
Wan Azri denies he is blogger Papagomo

Wan Azri denies he is blogger Papagomo

Wan Muhammad Azri, sued by Anwar Ibrahim over the posting of a sex video linking the PKR leader with another man, denies he was the owner of the blog.
12 escape unhurt as part of mosque roof collapses

12 escape unhurt as part of mosque roof collapses

NONE The section of the roof in Kg Binjai Kertas, Terengganu collapsed at 8.50pm after those present had completed their prayers.
'It's BN, not Adam, that's detrimental to democracy'

'It's BN, not Adam, that's detrimental to democracy'

Adam Adli's detaining shows that Najib has no political will to abolish laws that do not live up to the spirit of the constitution, says Pakatan.
DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2013 to reward Netizens who Dream Big

DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2013 to reward Netizens who Dream Big

 

Over RM165,000 worth of prizes, including all-expense paid trip to Oslo for top two winners

 

SHAH ALAM, 18 May 2013 – DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (“DiGi”) has launched the highly anticipated DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2013 for the third consecutive year today. Running from 18 May – 23 June 2013 , this year’s programme promised to be bigger and more exciting with over RM165,000 worth of prizes and money-can’t-buy experiences for all 15 categories under contention.

For the top two categories – People’s Choice Award and DiGi WWWOW of the Year, the winners will receive a free 3D2N trip to Oslo. This is the first time DiGi is introducing money-can’t-buy experiences into the awards programme, which carries the theme, “Dream Big, Do Bigger.”

Endorsed by the Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission (MCMC), this year’s awards programme recognises Malaysia’s top talents in social media, digital content and web commerce who have inspired others to achieve greater things and do more good through the power of the Internet. After public submission of entries is closed on 23 June, public voting will start from 2 to 23 June with the results to be unveiled on 6 July 2013.

Among the invited guests from the Internet community and sponsor partners who came to the media launch was the double awards winner of the DiGi WWWOW of the Year 2012 (The Best of The Best) Award and the Most Inspiring Internet for Good Award 2012, Petfinder.my. Its co-founder, Andy Koh was present to share how his life was impacted for the better after receiving the accolades.

Chan May Ling, Head of Marketing Services for DiGi, explained: “Based on the testimonials shared by our past winners, it is very encouraging for us at DiGi to know that they are now reaping the benefits after winning the DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards. Petfinder.my is living proof that the DiGi WWWOW Awards programme has motivated the organisation to dream a little bigger to find homes for displaced pets.

“His success, among others, has further renewed our commitment to extend our Internet For All agenda and accord due recognition to those who took on the challenge to inspire and be inspired to do great things in the Internet sphere. This year, we are introducing exclusive money-can’t-buy experiences into the prize list as a means to motivate the WWWOW winners even further on their respective journeys to ‘Dream Big. Do Bigger’. Creating opportunities to engage with leaders and influencers in their respective fields is one way, we believe, to inspire the winners even more.”

Apart from the all-expense paid trip to Oslo, Norway, some of the other category winners can look forward to a free trip to The Philippines and meet fellow top bloggers there; and pick the brains of the Managing Editor of Yahoo! SEA on developing photo stories, among other similar prizes up for grabs.

The DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2013 boast an impressive group of collaborating partners, which include main partners ASTRO, Era.fm, Hitz.fm, Asia Web Direct, AIG, HTC Malaysia and Starbucks Malaysia. Other key industry partners are Churp Churp, Google Malaysia, Kolej IACT, InMobi, Innity, Lowyat.net, Malaysiakini, MSN, Mudah.my, Nuffnang, says.com and Yahoo!

In total, 15 award categories were announced for the DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2013.

  1. IACT Top Online Over-Achiever Under 16 Award 2013
  2. Nuffnang Fave Makan-Makan Expert 2013
  3. MSN Fave Entertainment Blog 2013
  4. Lowyat.net Fave Tech Head 2013
  5. Mudah.my Online Shop of the Year 2013
  6. Nuffnang Blogger of The Year 2013
  7. Nuffnang Shorty Blogger of the Year 2013 *NEW*
  8. Innity Most Inspiring Internet for Good Award 2013
  9. says.com Fave Video of The Year 2013
  10. Yahoo! Photo(Story) of The Year 2013
  11. Google Breakthrough YouTube Sensation/Star of The Year 2013
  12. Malaysiakini Social Media Gathering of The Year 2013
  13. inMobi App of the Year Award 2013
  14. DiGi People’s Choice of The Year Award 2013 (by popular vote)
  15. DiGi WWWOW Of The Year 2013 (The Best of The Best)

 

 

Groups Categories
Blog, Community and Creativity Fave Makan-Makan Expert Blogger of the Year Fave Entertainment Blog PhotoStory of the Year Shorty Blogger of the Year
Content and Platform Innovators App of the Year Fave Tech Head Fave Video of the Year Breakthrough YouTube Star of the Year
Commerce and Social Change Agents Online Shop of the Year Most Inspiring Internet For Good Top Online Over Achiever Under 16 Social Media Gathering of the Year

 

Submission of entries for the 2013 DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards is open from 18 May to 23 June 2013. Similar to last year, winners of all awards will be chosen based on a combination of public voting and judges’ decisions, except for two categories: The People’s Choice of the Year category is determined by popular vote while The Best of the Best category will be decided by the panel judges from the winners of the remaining 14 categories, all of which are selected based on a combined score of popular votes and judges’ decision.

Front row - 3rd from left , Chan May Ling, Head of Marketing Services of DiGi Telecommunications together with DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2013 partners Front row - 3rd from left , Chan May Ling, Head of Marketing Services of DiGi Telecommunications together with DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2013 partners

From Left- Chan May Ling, Head of Marketing Services of DiGi Telecommunications and Andy Koh, founder of PetFinder.my From Left- Chan May Ling, Head of Marketing Services of DiGi Telecommunications and Andy Koh, founder of PetFinder.my

Check out how Malaysians are being inspired and inspiring others here: www.WWWOW.my

PSM: Four simple tasks for Deputy Minister Waytha

PSM: Four simple tasks for Deputy Minister Waytha

Exco list held up to accommodate S'gor sultan

Exco list held up to accommodate S'gor sultan

The ruler wants a change in racial composition. The MB will try to convince him to maintain the status quo, says Selangor PAS deputy Khalid Samad.
Kuantan youth claims EC let him through to vote twice

Kuantan youth claims EC let him through to vote twice

NONE UPDATED 12.45PM Mohd Fadhli decided not to cast the vote but lodged a police report on his bid to breach the voting process.
Truth, learning and global norms

Truth, learning and global norms

Giving truth a Kampung Malaysia spin.
'No comment' on status of unelected cabinet members

'No comment' on status of unelected cabinet members

NONE Senate President Abu Zahar Ujang vows to 'put things in order' and says more senators will be sworn in after him. [VIDEO]
'Trio behind Lahad Datu incursion won't be named yet'

'Trio behind Lahad Datu incursion won't be named yet'

NONE This is to avoid prejudice during prosecution, says the home minister, referring to 'opposition figures' allegedly involved.
Paul Low accused of 'high-handedness'

Paul Low accused of 'high-handedness'

NONE Koris Atan levels the claim, following outgoing president Paul Low’s call to remove him as a Transparency International-M’sia member.
Putrajaya has no need for two capitals

Putrajaya has no need for two capitals

putrajaya pm's office department FREE VOXPOP 'The best way to move forward is to convert KL into its own state, with its own state assembly and a governor...'
Nice speech, but probably fell on deaf ears

Nice speech, but probably fell on deaf ears

FREE YOURSAY ‘Everyone knows that lack of integrity was a major reason the people rejected BN-Umno. But it refuses to acknowledge this.'
Same old government, same old ways

Same old government, same old ways

NONE COMMENT The fundamental freedoms of the people are still being denied by the government and its agencies.
Thugs in Penang disrupt vigil for Adam Adli

Thugs in Penang disrupt vigil for Adam Adli

penang vigil for adam 200513 thumbnail 02 UPDATED 5.25PM A candlelight vigil for detained student Adam Adli is disrupted by a rowdy group who also hit two journalists.
Khalid: I became MB despite Azmin's attacks

Khalid: I became MB despite Azmin's attacks

NONE INTERVIEW Re-appointed Selangor MB Khalid Ibrahim is unfazed by criticism of his administration, saying ‘this is what politics is all about'.