Archive - 3 July 2013

Minister: CCTV in 316 lock-ups

Minister: CCTV in 316 lock-ups

A total of 316 police lock-ups and 50 interrogation rooms have been installed with closed circuit television (CCTV), said the Home Minister Ahmad.
Ibrahim slams Umno and BN for 'not listening to Perkasa'

Ibrahim slams Umno and BN for 'not listening to Perkasa'

NONE Perkasa leader says he is will still be Perkasa president and jokingly says that he can bid for permits and drive taxis. [VIDEOS]
Whistleblower website editor banned from entering S'wak

Whistleblower website editor banned from entering S'wak

Clare Rewcastle Brown was issued a notice of refusal of entry by the state Immigration and deported at 3.40pm. [VIDEO]
'Science, maths taught not to improve command of English'

'Science, maths taught not to improve command of English'

PARLIAMENT The motive of teaching the two subjects was not to improve command of the language but to obtain information on them. [VIDEO]
2013-07-03

2013-07-03

Pahang MB urged to respect 'referendum' on Lynas

Pahang MB urged to respect 'referendum' on Lynas

Himpunan Hijau chief Wong Tack says Kuantan, by voting against BN in the recent GE, showed they were against Lynas and the MB must shut it down.

DAP rapped for 'poking nose into MCA affairs'

DAP rapped for 'poking nose into MCA affairs'

Damak MCA assemblyperson Lau Lee today rapped DAP for continuously poking its nose into MCA affairs and making allegations against the party that has been representing and fighting for
wellbeing of the Chinese community in the country.
MP: Majority of Malays voted against BN in GE13

MP: Majority of Malays voted against BN in GE13

NONE PARLIAMENT ‘Umno and BN obtained 3.4 million Malay votes. That means 3.9 million Malays had rejected BN,’ says Ariff Sabri.
Filipino divorced, married Sabah woman to stay in state

Filipino divorced, married Sabah woman to stay in state

SABAH RCI A Filipino, Abdul Latif Jumaani, who arrived illegally in 1972 admits to doing this, so that he could stay on in Sabah.

Court: Nirmala can't skip examination by specialists

Court: Nirmala can't skip examination by specialists

Indonesian housemaid Nirmala Bonat’s mental state and physical injuries will have to be examined by medical specialists.
Three Myanmar workers killed in Ukay Perdana landslide

Three Myanmar workers killed in Ukay Perdana landslide

The three who died were Mohd Alam, Kowrin and Romzo Ali, aged between 29 and 34, who were buried under the debris.
For some Sabahans, MyKads are very elusive

For some Sabahans, MyKads are very elusive

mykad SABAH RCI Although it seems easy for foreigners to obtain MyKads in Sabah, it seems difficult for Sabahans to do the same.
Another minister objects to child conversion Bill

Another minister objects to child conversion Bill

NONE Paul Low weighs in with his views, stressing the need to protect the rights, welfare and interests of parents and children.
Umno has locus standi to sue Tian Chua, rules High Court

Umno has locus standi to sue Tian Chua, rules High Court

The High Court today ruled that Umno had the locus standi to sue Parti Keadilan Rakyat vice-president Chua Tian Chang and two others for defamation over an article related to the February intrusion incident in Lahad Datu by terrorists from the southern Philippines.
MIC wants matriculation places for Indians filled

MIC wants matriculation places for Indians filled

MIC president G Palanivel wants the Education Ministry to ensure that Indian students get their 1,500 places for matriculation courses. 
Pahang health director apologises over gaffe

Pahang health director apologises over gaffe

UPDATED 6.15PM Dr Norhizan Ismail apologises to the Health DG over his circular apparently ordering gov't staff to ‘like’ the DG’s Facebook page.
Guan Eng also taken aback by absence of Q&A session

Guan Eng also taken aback by absence of Q&A session

This could have been avoided but the matter been decided earlier by the House secretary on the advice of the legal adviser, says CM Lim Guan Eng.
Stunned Indonesian has IC confiscated at RCI

Stunned Indonesian has IC confiscated at RCI

UPDATED 4.40PM SABAH RCI Ishak Us'luan, who was born in Timor, was told his M'sian IC was forged. He was told to get an Indonesian passport.

Cops have photofits of KJ's house break-in suspects

Cops have photofits of KJ's house break-in suspects

NONE UPDATED 11.22PM Its Facebook page states that the KL police have detected the activities of several men to assist in investigations.
UNDP advised Malaysia not to sign TPPA, says MP

UNDP advised Malaysia not to sign TPPA, says MP

UPDATED 8.10PM But the International Trade and Industry Ministry 'refuses to provide the cost-benefit report to opposition MPs'.
Drop in allocation for Pakatan-held seats?

Drop in allocation for Pakatan-held seats?

UPDATED 5.25PM Reply to Parliament suggests the 89 seats held by the opposition are allocated a lower constituency development fund.
Nazri: No unilateral conversion to Islam

Nazri: No unilateral conversion to Islam

NONE UPDATED 3.35PM He says he'll stand by 2009 cabinet decision not to allow the unilateral conversion of minors to Islam.
Klang MP queries RM33.4mil remuneration for Syabas chair

Klang MP queries RM33.4mil remuneration for Syabas chair

NONE UPDATED 6.45PM ‘Such excessive remuneration is by no means an ethical and responsible decision since water is a public good.'
Revoke Lynas plant TOL, urges Kuantan MP

Revoke Lynas plant TOL, urges Kuantan MP

UPDATED 4.45PM Kuantan MP Fuziah Salleh says Lynas has not met the deadline to submit a permanent waste disposal facility for the plant.
'Penang Chinese docs not treating Malay patients fairly'

'Penang Chinese docs not treating Malay patients fairly'

NONE UPDATED 2.50PM Pinang Tunggal rep Roslan Saidin claims to have proof, but is accused of being a racist in the Penang assembly.
Bid to challenge 'sub judice' ruling on Kugan

Bid to challenge 'sub judice' ruling on Kugan

UPDATED 3.43PM PARLIAMENT PKR’s Padang Serai MP N Surendran files a motion to challenge deputy speaker Ismail Mohamed Said’s decision.
'KLIA2 delay has no financial impact on MAHB'

'KLIA2 delay has no financial impact on MAHB'

NONE UPDATED 4.30PM PARLIAMENT Delay in completion of KLIA2 has no effect on MAHB's bottom line, says Hishammuddin.
One parent's consent already 'settled law', says group

One parent's consent already 'settled law', says group

UPDATED 4.25PM Muslim Lawyers Association accuses Bar Council of misleading the public on the Administration of Islamic Law (FT) Bill.
MACC probes 'only one in every five complaints'

MACC probes 'only one in every five complaints'

NONE UPDATED 3.30PM When compared to the ICAC, the number MACC probes and convictions are low, says Rafizi Ramli.
Simpang Renggam MP 'misled House', claims PKR

Simpang Renggam MP 'misled House', claims PKR

NONE UPDATED 10.45PM PKR reps want to refer Liang Teck Meng to the House Committee unless he retracts his claim.
Incredible stink

Incredible stink

All that may emerge from the political lab.
BN shortlists three for Kuala Besut by-election

BN shortlists three for Kuala Besut by-election

PAS, meanwhile, has yet to discuss the issue and expects to make its choice of candidate in the next few days, according to media reports.
Indonesian quake toll rises to 22

Indonesian quake toll rises to 22

At least 22 people are known to have died and 210 were injured after a magnitude-6.2 earthquake hit Indonesia’s Aceh province.
Forced conversion and rights of the child

Forced conversion and rights of the child

charles santiago mp speaks The government must grow a political spine to ensure that these rights are not crushed by religion and parental ego.
Sighting of new moon for Ramadan set for July 8

Sighting of new moon for Ramadan set for July 8

The Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal says 29 locations have been decided as the sites for the sighting of the new moon.
Administration of Syariah Bill a policy matter, says CJ

Administration of Syariah Bill a policy matter, says CJ

UPDATED 1.59PM Chief Justice Arifin Zakaria says it would be unwise for the judiciary to comment and he will only decide when the case comes to court.
Najib: No basis for 'Arab Spring' protests in M'sia

Najib: No basis for 'Arab Spring' protests in M'sia

NONE 'If people want change, what I'm saying is that we can deliver change but from within,' the premier tells the BBC in London.
CJ: Okay for ex-judges to appear as lawyers

CJ: Okay for ex-judges to appear as lawyers

NONE UPDATED 12.35PM When they retire ... they have their freedom, and we cannot deprive them of their rights, explains Arifin Zakaria.
Jahara: Democracy dead in Penang assembly

Jahara: Democracy dead in Penang assembly

NONE The Penang opposition leader declares this after the speaker suspended Question Time for the duration of the current sitting.
PSM and the Goliaths that surround it

PSM and the Goliaths that surround it

NONE COMMENT ‘Oppositional discourse is dominated by the three power brokers of Pakatan, and minority voices are expected to conform...'
On press freedom, PKR rues 'foreign perception' claim

On press freedom, PKR rues 'foreign perception' claim

The government is still in denial and is not concerned about Malaysia slipping down the global index, says PKR’s Hee Loy Sian.
Utusan may tell Anwar to emigrate, too

Utusan may tell Anwar to emigrate, too

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Instead of antagonising non-Muslims by bulldozing the bill through, the gov't should consider the views of others...'
Anwar's intervention frees conversion debate from bind

Anwar's intervention frees conversion debate from bind

COMMENT Minors' conversion debate was headed for a Muslim/non-Muslim standoff until the Pakatan supremo gave a different take on the issue.
Taib weakened by authoritative court ruling

Taib weakened by authoritative court ruling

NONE The Court of Appeal has recognised a claim by native litigants that fallow land falls within Native Customary Rights.
Why no outcry from Perkasa over instant bumis?

Why no outcry from Perkasa over instant bumis?

FREE YOURSAY 'The bumiputeras' share of the economic cake has become smaller with these type of foreigners who have become instant bumiputeras.'
'Why PAS must contest the Kuala Besut seat'

'Why PAS must contest the Kuala Besut seat'

Most voters there are Malays and their right to vote should not be taken away, says the Penang Malay Congress head.
Proton vs Honda - like comparing apples, oranges

Proton vs Honda - like comparing apples, oranges

FREE YOURSAY ‘The problem is with the AP holders and not the manufacturers. Remove the APs and you will find car prices dropping.'
KiniTV viewership hits 7.2 million

KiniTV viewership hits 7.2 million

NONE FREE The fledging Internet TV is moving into new areas. Want to join the team in providing independent news and views?
Kit Siang wants RCI on GE13 fraud, not 'Red Bean Army'

Kit Siang wants RCI on GE13 fraud, not 'Red Bean Army'

NONE DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang says the cabinet should consider an RCI on electoral fraud rather than the fictitious 'Red Bean Army'.