Archive - 14 June 2013

Haze returns to Singapore, more hotspots seen in Sumatra

Haze returns to Singapore, more hotspots seen in Sumatra

Hazy conditions returned to Singapore, with  the three-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading standing at 85 at 6pm today, which is in the moderate range.
Johor exco member Tee resigns from MCA posts

Johor exco member Tee resigns from MCA posts

Tee says he resigned to prevent some party members from further exploiting the matter of his appointment to the Johor state exco.
JPJ to issue high-security driving licences from July 15

JPJ to issue high-security driving licences from July 15

Road Transport Department (JPJ) offices nationwide will issue high-security driving licences (LMBT) from July 15 to replace the current driving licence which has been used since 1989.
TMI finally sees exodus, says will continue nonetheless

TMI finally sees exodus, says will continue nonetheless

The exodus from The Malaysian Insider (TMI) will see the creation of a new news portal The Malay Mail Online, expected to begin operations on July 1.
2013-06-14

2013-06-14

Suhakam to engage gov't on five main agendas

Suhakam to engage gov't on five main agendas

They concern issues on ageing population, children with learning disabilities, human rights in business, public inquiries and education.
Directors of MCA-linked firm resign

Directors of MCA-linked firm resign

The board for Matang admits communications on the reverse takeover bid was inadequate and are respecting the shareholders' decision.
Specialists debunk child vaccine side-effect fears

Specialists debunk child vaccine side-effect fears

They say the government must educate parents on the low numbers of reported side effects to child vaccinations, and all are easily treatable.
MCA 'lost right' to comment on Chinese education

MCA 'lost right' to comment on Chinese education

NONE A coalition of Muslim NGOs says the party exist in name only and has lost the 'locus standi' to discuss matters pertaining to the race.
'Investigate FB user who insulted Prophet Muhammad'

'Investigate FB user who insulted Prophet Muhammad'

Three NGOs demand stern action against Facebook account holder named 'Programmer Calvin Gani' for insulting Prophet Muhammad in a posting.
How does M'sia top China in illicit money outflow?

How does M'sia top China in illicit money outflow?

Judge withdraws from appeal over obscene gesture

Judge withdraws from appeal over obscene gesture

On March 7, Leong filed an appeal against the conviction, RM8,000 fine and one month’s jail term handed down by the magistrate’s court on Feb 13.
The TPPA and Malaysia

The TPPA and Malaysia

Put more pressure on Umno.
Fallen trees halt Kepong-KL KTMB commuter services

Fallen trees halt Kepong-KL KTMB commuter services

NONE According to KTMB, the electric commuter train services remain disrupted but ETS service was able to commute as usual.
Jakim: Charity homes raising funds to revive Al-Arqam

Jakim: Charity homes raising funds to revive Al-Arqam

NONE Jakim director-general Othman Mustapha said the charity homes had between 20 and 80 occupants each and were managed by GISB.
Halim Saad's RM1.3bil suit and political business

Halim Saad's RM1.3bil suit and political business

COMMENT Halim Saad seems to have returned to the fore a trend in Malaysia that defines its political system - the practice of political business.
Detainees to be treated as 'innocent until proven guilty'

Detainees to be treated as 'innocent until proven guilty'

We care about the welfare of all, including the prisoners in our custody, says National Key Results Area director Ayob Yaakob.
UiTM VC denies calling Lim's aide 'pengkhianat'

UiTM VC denies calling Lim's aide 'pengkhianat'

NONE I am a senior professor. I don't go down to that level, says VC Sahol Hamid of a tweet in his name insulting Kit Siang's Malay pol sec.
'BN's petitions give EC more reasons to resign'

'BN's petitions give EC more reasons to resign'

What more proof does Election Commission chairperson Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof need? Resign now, says PKR vice-president Tian Chua.
Boost measures to protect public safety, urges Gerakan

Boost measures to protect public safety, urges Gerakan

NONE It wants the gov't to do this in view of two incidents involving collapse of concrete structures over the space of a week.
Miti mum on Trans-Pacific deal, Malay panel walks out

Miti mum on Trans-Pacific deal, Malay panel walks out

NONE Malay council walks out of talks with the International Trade and Industry Ministry over its silence on Trans-Pacific deal with US.
DAP backs AirAsia's proposal to probe rising KLIA2 costs

DAP backs AirAsia's proposal to probe rising KLIA2 costs

UPDATED 2.50PM Tony Pua takes ‘silent as a mouse’ acting minister Hishammuddin Hussein to task over the not-so low-cost carrier terminal.

Penang gov't to give aid to victims of storm

Penang gov't to give aid to victims of storm

UPDATED 3.25PM We express our deepest sympathies to those affected and hope they can be patient while we sort things out, says the CM. [VIDEO]
MAHB to follow contractors' date for KLIA2 completion

MAHB to follow contractors' date for KLIA2 completion

NONE The new airport is about 90 percent complete currently, with the main terminal building having the most work to be completed.
Storm damages over 100 houses in Seberang Perai

Storm damages over 100 houses in Seberang Perai

Seberang Jaya state assemblyperson Dr Afif Bahardin says in his area alone, 68 houses suffered damages due to the thunderstorm.
Halt education blueprint, cry Muslim groups

Halt education blueprint, cry Muslim groups

NONE UPDATED 3.21PM A Malay-Muslim coalition claims the blueprint's support of vernacular schools goes against the constitution.
Compensate lightning rod crash victims, Umno told

Compensate lightning rod crash victims, Umno told

NONE Umno told to compensate those injured and owners of vehicles damaged by the fall of the massive lightning rod from its state HQ.
Ranhill Energy to launch US$319mil IPO on June 28

Ranhill Energy to launch US$319mil IPO on June 28

Ranhill Energy joins a queue of IPO aspirants who are taking advantage of ebbing political risk in the South-East Asian country.
Husam explains absence; slams PAS leaders on '505'

Husam explains absence; slams PAS leaders on '505'

UPDATED 6.25PM The PAS veep had reportedly given notice of his absence for the entire sitting of the assembly starting on Sunday.
PKR: Rural votes bought, denied, or tallied illegally

PKR: Rural votes bought, denied, or tallied illegally

An election petition filed on June 12 by Roland Engan, the party’s candidate for Baram, Sarawak, lays out startling details.
Gov't deliberately blocking security moves by Pakatan

Gov't deliberately blocking security moves by Pakatan

ADUN SPEAKS It's one excuse after another from the Home Ministry to frustrate Pakatan's efforts to battle crime in states it rules.
Proton slashes prices by 10pct, details tomorrow

Proton slashes prices by 10pct, details tomorrow

NONE The new prices will be launched at Proton's Mutiara Damansara outlet tomorrow and bookings will be open to the public.
Pakatan-PSM row shows minority voice still faint

Pakatan-PSM row shows minority voice still faint

Ku Li's PM quest gets its last airing

Ku Li's PM quest gets its last airing

NONE COMMENT The party veteran moves for a post he believes his by manifest destiny, though previous tries ended in misses.

Dr M wants gov't to take hard line against opposition

Dr M wants gov't to take hard line against opposition

NONE Claiming the opposition did not get ‘majority support’, the former premier tells the ruling party ‘not to give them face’.
Black 505 venue talks with DBKL at a stalemate

Black 505 venue talks with DBKL at a stalemate

NONE UPDATED 6.10PM As DBKL and rally organisers fail to agree on the June 22 rally venue, PKR says it will stick to Padang Merbok. [VIDEO]
EAIC 'doomed to fail' for lack of enforcement powers

EAIC 'doomed to fail' for lack of enforcement powers

NONE A forum blames EAIC's state to the authorities for making it impotent and understaffed, with one officer overseeing 19 agencies.
Conversion case - right hand clueless what left is doing

Conversion case - right hand clueless what left is doing

FREE YOURSAY ‘It is shameful that a religious organisation resorts to questionable actions that undermine family happiness.'
'We'd love to see guilty politicians caned'

'We'd love to see guilty politicians caned'

FREE YOURSAY 'Why is it that only Johor is practising this form of syariah punishment? It would be better for the offenders to do community work.'
The PM dares to say, but not do

The PM dares to say, but not do

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'PM, instead of harping on online media, could we have your thoughts on the culture of hatred and ethnocentrism in the MSM?'
We're not begging to join Pakatan, says PSM chief

We're not begging to join Pakatan, says PSM chief

NONE INTERVIEW With Pakatan sending mixed signals, PSM members are split between working with the coalition or going it alone. [VIDEO]
Najib likely to face leadership challenge

Najib likely to face leadership challenge

NONE COMMENT Current conditions point to a competitive contest, in which Najib will likely face a credible challenge to his position.