Archive - 6 July 2013

DOSH identifies negligence in ramp collapse

DOSH identifies negligence in ramp collapse

It is confirmed that there was procedural and technical negligence by the contractor in the Second Penang Bridge ramp collapse on June 6. 
Cops propose alternatives to Emergency Ordinance 1969

Cops propose alternatives to Emergency Ordinance 1969

NONE 'The important point is if it’s approved, the legislation will help combat crime,' says inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar.
In another blow, Bakun to be gazetted as national park

In another blow, Bakun to be gazetted as national park

In the notice in Borneo Post, the Sarawak CM lists out 18 islands within the dam area to be gazetted into the national park.
Justify deportation or there'll be more questions, Taib told

Justify deportation or there'll be more questions, Taib told

clare rewcastle brown reject entry sarawak 030713 thumbnail DAP sec-gen Lim Guan Eng says Clare Rewcastle-Brown's deportation may confirm suspicions that the S'wak CM has something to hide.
'More Indians in Penang civil service now on merit'

'More Indians in Penang civil service now on merit'

Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy says the number of Indian Malaysian officers and staff in the public service in Penang is 887 or 11.5pct.
'BN can't retake Selangor if it won't be good opposition'

'BN can't retake Selangor if it won't be good opposition'

State DAP deputy chief Tony Pua blasts the opposition leader for refusing to take up the state Public Accounts Committee chair’s position.
DPM to announce Kuala Besut BN candidate on July 9

DPM to announce Kuala Besut BN candidate on July 9

'The state BN has shortlisted the eligible names and the DPM will announce the candidate on July 9,' says Menteri Besar Ahmad Said.
Lawyer: Moral victory, but conversion tiff not over

Lawyer: Moral victory, but conversion tiff not over

NONE UPDATED 7PM Human rights lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar reminds that there are still similar state enactments that need tackling.
Kit Siang: Gov't in a knot over crime stats and EO

Kit Siang: Gov't in a knot over crime stats and EO

NONE So is the crime rate down, or is it up because of the absence of the Emergency Ordinance, asks the DAP veteran.
Puncak Niaga chief should be axed, not rewarded

Puncak Niaga chief should be axed, not rewarded

NONE Wading through the firm’s dire financial performance makes its chief’s RM33.4 million payout a murky proposition.
Karpal: Blacklist parties in alleged illegal land clearing

Karpal: Blacklist parties in alleged illegal land clearing

NONE Karpal says the owner of lot number 11396 in Bukit Relau where the land clearing allegedly took place, should be blacklisted.
Shortcut laws won't help solve crime, says NGO

Shortcut laws won't help solve crime, says NGO

UPDATED 3.22PM Lawyers for Liberty blasts the authorities for using the EO and other oppressive laws to cover their own failure to do a good job.

Two competing  EGM invites spin TI-M into turmoil

Two competing EGM invites spin TI-M into turmoil

Sources say both agendas for the EGM, that is the resignation of Josie and amendment to its constitution are relatively similar.
Why should people pay a security tax?

Why should people pay a security tax?

NONE COMMENT The police need to undergo a paradigm shift from addressing crimes on an ad-hoc basis to making it their permanent task.
Scrap conversion bill totally, says Penang BN leader

Scrap conversion bill totally, says Penang BN leader

State Gerakan legal and human rights bureau chief Baljit Singh says rounds of consultation are still necessary in order to put the matter to rest.
Zahid nay to ending Sedition Act, says law still needed

Zahid nay to ending Sedition Act, says law still needed

NONE UPDATED 1.30PM He says they have abolished ISA, EO, and there would be 'nothing left' if they get rid of this as well.
'Federal-appointed village panels disturbing and illegal'

'Federal-appointed village panels disturbing and illegal'

NONE Penang has no need for the 142 JKKP members appointed by the federal government, says Deputy CM I Rashid Hasnon.
Implausible nonsense - Malaysia's political theatre

Implausible nonsense - Malaysia's political theatre

COMMENT Can the Umno politicians who have the political centrestage put on a better show to bring comic relief for us the rakyat?
Pakatan MPs and the art of not making a decision

Pakatan MPs and the art of not making a decision

FREE YOURSAY ‘It appears that almost all Muslim MPs in Pakatan magically lose their abilities to take an unequivocal stand...’
Umno forced to eat humble pie on conversion bill

Umno forced to eat humble pie on conversion bill

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘Demand an RCI for polls fraud as having foreigners vote can't be taken any less lightly than the unilateral conversion...’
Mini-mart chain 'killing our livelihood', claim retailers

Mini-mart chain 'killing our livelihood', claim retailers

NONE A traders group gathers outside two mini-mart outlets in Shah Alam yesterday to protest against the chains operated by a hypermart.
The search for the illusory Red Bean Army

The search for the illusory Red Bean Army

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Just because Umno hires cybertroopers, it cannot assume all those supporting Pakatan have to be paid, too.'
Asri is right, compulsion to convert is abhorrent

Asri is right, compulsion to convert is abhorrent

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Surprisingly, religious authorities here do not care, they just want to see more Muslims and are not concerned...'