Archive - 8 July 2013

Muhyiddin: Umno needs changes to stay relevant

Muhyiddin: Umno needs changes to stay relevant

NONE The party must make comprehensive changes in order to remain relevant and retain power, says its deputy president Muhyiddin Yassin.
Get tough on street crime, graft, judges told

Get tough on street crime, graft, judges told

Impose a punishment on offenders that will reflect as a harsh warning to curb upsurge in these crimes, says Chief Justice Arifin Zakaria.
Muslims in Malaysia to begin fast on Wednesday

Muslims in Malaysia to begin fast on Wednesday

The Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal says the date for the beginning of the fast for states in the whole of Malaysia was set for Wednesday
BN, Pakatan MPs agree to form caucus on TPPA

BN, Pakatan MPs agree to form caucus on TPPA

Backbenchers chief Shahrir Samad says the caucus will comprise seven MPs, both from BN and the opposition, and will be chaired by Jasin MP Ahmad Hamzah.
MACC records drop in 'poison pen' letters

MACC records drop in 'poison pen' letters

Information on corrupt practices received through poison pen letters was down by 74 percent in the last six months, said the commission's panel.
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Dr M: Don't repeal Sedition Act to appease Pakatan

Dr M: Don't repeal Sedition Act to appease Pakatan

NONE UPDATED 9.30PM The ex-PM urges the gov't not to feel pressured by them and seek views from the public instead.
But cabinet agreed to repeal Sedition Act, says Nazri

But cabinet agreed to repeal Sedition Act, says Nazri

NONE The former de facto law minister says the decision was made last year and the PM has publicly committed to it.
Kadir: Dr M had ordered NST to 'erase memory of Anwar'

Kadir: Dr M had ordered NST to 'erase memory of Anwar'

NONE UPDATED 7.30PM The ex-top editor says this was impossible as NST had developed Anwar as Mahathir's successor.
Home Ministry seizes 126 copies of PKR, PAS journals

Home Ministry seizes 126 copies of PKR, PAS journals

The Home Ministry confiscated 100 copies of Suara Keadilan and 26 copies of Harakah in an operation on four premises in Kuantan today.
Fuel price mechanism to affect electricity tariff

Fuel price mechanism to affect electricity tariff

PARLIAMENT TNB will implement the Fuel Cost Pass Through (FCPT) mechanism as a process to determine electricity tariff more efficiently for the consumers.
PRS denies academic's vote buying claim

PRS denies academic's vote buying claim

'(The academician) must have a very low opinion of Third World politicians to arrive at that conclusion,' says PRS chief James Masing.
DAP members vexed by MPPP councillor's appointment?

DAP members vexed by MPPP councillor's appointment?

Penang DAP head Chow Kon Yeow confirms that the party did not nominate her but says she can fill both the Malay and gender quotas.

'Nothing wrong in Yen Yen spending on her travels'

'Nothing wrong in Yen Yen spending on her travels'

NONE UPDATED 6.40PM PARLIAMENT ‘If there is money allocated, then we must spend it,' says the new tourism minister.
Soi Lek blames non-Muslim ministers for conversion Bill

Soi Lek blames non-Muslim ministers for conversion Bill

NONE Following its withdrawal, the MCA president demands that non-Muslim ministers explain why the bill was passed by the cabinet.
Pepper Estate residents fight to keep homes

Pepper Estate residents fight to keep homes

The residents committe chairperson says they are also upset with alleged pressure to give up their houses in the 40-year-old settlement in Penang.
Petronas manager pleads not guilty to bribery charge

Petronas manager pleads not guilty to bribery charge

Ishak Hashim, 47, senior manager of customer risk management, claimed trial after the charge was read out to him today.
New 'Malaysian plan' for asylum seekers needed

New 'Malaysian plan' for asylum seekers needed

New Immigration Minister Tony Burke says a broader regional package was needed to be effective in deterring the flow of asylum-seekers.
PAS to select Kuala Besut candidate tonight

PAS to select Kuala Besut candidate tonight

NONE The by-election director says the top leaders will select the candidate in KL from a list submitted by Terengganu PAS.
'Internal Umno strife delaying Sedition Act repeal'

'Internal Umno strife delaying Sedition Act repeal'

NONE UPDATED 5.05PM Differences on Sedition Act among Umno leaders preventing it from being repealed, says Nurul Izzah.
MACC will soon monitor Youth Ministry's expenditure

MACC will soon monitor Youth Ministry's expenditure

Khairy Jamaluddin says another minister Paul Low will lead the surveillance team which aims to ensure that expenditure is transparent.
Jamil Khir: No pressure to withdraw conversion Bill

Jamil Khir: No pressure to withdraw conversion Bill

NONE UPDATED 4.40PM Withdrawal of bill to amend Administration of Islamic Law (FT) Act done via consensus, he says.
Video Terbaik Mat Luthfi 2013 receives WWWOW of the Year 2013 award in first-ever virtual DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards

Video Terbaik Mat Luthfi 2013 receives WWWOW of the Year 2013 award in first-ever virtual DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards

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Video Terbaik Mat Luthfi 2013 receives WWWOW of the Year 2013 award in first-ever virtual DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards
Streamed live on WWWOW Awards portal, the event featured 5 different venues

SHAH ALAM, 6 July 2013 – Video Terbaik Mat Luthfi 2013 by popular video blogger Mat Luthfi was announced by DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (“DiGi”) as the best of the best at its annual DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2013 ceremony, today. It emerged as the judges’ favourite amongst the 13 winners of the categories open for public nomination and voting. Sharing the limelight at this first of its kind virtual award ceremony is MyHazman.com who has won the People’s Choice of The Year Award 2013 category for two consecutive years.

Both of these two top DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2013 winners received the ‘money can’t buy’ experience of an all-expense paid for trip to Oslo, Norway to attend the Nobel Prize Concert and the exclusive CNN interviews. Other exciting prizes for the other category winners include a trip to The Philippines to meet fellow top bloggers and an opportunity to pick the brains of the Managing Editor of Yahoo! SEA on developing photo stories. In total, winners in the 15 categories received RM165,000 worth of prizes.

Since the submission for entries opened on 18 May, the DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2013 received a record 1,932 unique entries submitted in 30 days, and over 39,000 votes, despite the shorter voting period from 3 to 23 June 2013. This year, the viral interest was stronger, with over 65,000 tweets carrying the #DGWWWOW hashtag, creating more than 4 million impressions. Meanwhile, the WWWOW.my microsite had 454,000 page views from 357,000 unique visitors. 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.

DiGi’s Head of Marketing Services, Chan May Ling said, “We decided to go all out to achieve something unprecedented this year, in line with our theme Dream Big, Do Bigger. The virtual awards is something we’re proud of initiating, and it further builds upon our Internet For All mission by showing everyone the cool things we can accomplish by being connected to the Internet. I congratulate all our winners for their success and thank all our nominees. I hope we can all continue to work towards achieving greater things on the online platform.”

The winners for the 15 award categories in the DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2013 are as follows:

  1. IACT College Top Online Over-Achiever Under 16 Award 2013 - The Journey of a Damsel
  2. Nuffnang Fave Makan-Makan Expert 2013 - Epic Makan Time
  3. MSN Fave Entertainment Blog 2013 - Kakigosip.com
  4. Lowyat.net Fave Tech Head 2013 - MrPiratz.com
  5. Mudah.my Online Shop of the Year 2013 - Pestle & Mortar Clothing
  6. Nuffnang Blogger of The Year 2013 - Being Married at an Early Age
  7. Churp Churp Shorty Blogger of the Year 2013 - Typical Malaysian
  8. Innity Most Inspiring Internet for Good Award 2013 - Refuge for the Refugees
  9. Says.my Fave Video of The Year 2013 - Video Terbaik Mat Luthfi 2013
  10. Yahoo! Photo(Story) of The Year 2013 - The Colour of My Heart
  11. Google Breakthrough YouTube Sensation/Star of The Year 2013 - Amrita Soon
  12. Malaysiakini Social Media Gathering of The Year 2013 - Tweet-Up Kuching 2012
  13. inMobi App of the Year Award 2013 - Amok: The Villain Heroes
  14. DiGi WWWOW People’s Choice of The Year Award 2013 - MyHazman
  15. DiGi WWWOW Of The Year 2013 ( The Best of The Best) - Video Terbaik Mat Luthfi 2013

 

Winners of all awards are 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 is decided by the panel of judges from the winners of the remaining 13 categories, all of which are selected based on a combined score of popular votes and judges’ decision.

This virtual awards event was streamed live on the www.wwwow.my microsite from 2.00pm to 3.30pm on 6 July 2013 in a 1.5 hour event that took place at DiGi’s headquarters D’House, and four (4) Starbucks outlets in TTDI, Bukit Bintang, Damansara Uptown and Tropicana City Mall. The main event at D’House was hosted by Nabil (Raja Lawak) and Sazzy Falak, with appearances by popular celebrities and content creators including Go Gerilla, Hujan, Kuah Jenhan, Johan, Wakaka Crew, and BeatNation.

Meanwhile, to amp up the excitement, those who viewed the virtual awards had the opportunity to win two HTC One smartphones and 3 pairs of Legoland vouchers via the simple and fun DGWWWOW Awards Twitter contest for the 5 fastest participants to correctly answer one of 5 questions being announced during the live show of DGWWWOW Awards on wwwow.my via Twitter by using the hashtag #DGWWWOW.

The DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2013 is supported by main partners ASTRO, Era.fm, Hitz.fm, Asia Web Direct, AIG, HTC Malaysia and Starbucks Malaysia, and key industry partners Churp Churp, Google Malaysia, IACT College, InMobi, Innity, Lowyat.net, Malaysiakini, MSN, Mudah.my, Nuffnang, Says.my and Yahoo!

For more information on the DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2013 , please log on to www.WWWOW.my or join the chatter at #DGWWWOW.

About the DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2013

The DiGi WWWOW Awards is Malaysia’s first and only Internet For All awards, celebrating the achievements of ordinary Malaysians online. The DiGi-initiated awards celebration is based on 100% user-generated entries to showcase the incredible creativity, ingenuity and entrepreneurialism of ordinary Malaysians, who use the Internet in extraordinary ways to inspire others. It is supported by 19 collaborating partners who believe in the power of the Internet to transform collaboration, community and commerce.

Last year, the DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2012 was another big hit, building upon the success of the inaugural awards in 2011. The DiGi WWWOW Internet For All Awards 2012 registered 1,705 unique entries submitted in a 30-day period and received a total of 170,629 votes for the 14 categories that were opened to voting, over the 14-day voting period. Meanwhile, the awards made waves in cyberspace - recording over 2,000 tweets carrying the #DiGiWWWOW hashtag and creating more than 3 million impressions, while the WWWOW.my microsite saw 1.4 million page views from 335,000 unique visitors.

About Digi
DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd provides mobile voice, internet and broadband services. It is committed to driving Malaysia's growth by building a mobile internet and broadband environment that enables true connectivity, creates socio-economic development, and helps businesses grow. DiGi continues to be a game-changer for the Malaysian telecommunications industry, with a solid history of product and service innovation, and is a leader in driving progressive and responsible business practices. Listed on Bursa Malaysia, it is part of global telecommunications provider Telenor Group.

For more information about DiGi, please visit www.digi.com.my

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For media enquiries, please contact Azlyn Abd Rahman at +6016 336 3327 or nurabdur@digi.com.my

Shooting of Morsi protesters deepens Egypt crisis

Shooting of Morsi protesters deepens Egypt crisis

However, the Muslim Brotherhood's spokesperson, who is at a pro-Morsi sit-in near the scene, says 37 supporters had been killed.
Robbery victim: Police advised me not to lodge report

Robbery victim: Police advised me not to lodge report

Elderly couple robbed in their sundry shop in Kulai are advised against making a police report 'as it will be troublesome for an old couple'.
1.7 million 1Malaysia netbooks distributed

1.7 million 1Malaysia netbooks distributed

NONE PARLIAMENT The efforts included the creation of 4,000 villages equipped with wireless broadband Internet or WiFi, says Jailani Johari.
Most agree GE13 was a 'M'sian tsunami', study finds

Most agree GE13 was a 'M'sian tsunami', study finds

NONE UPDATED 3.50PM ‘Maybe anyone who thinks that it was a ‘Chinese tsunami’ are the Umno fellas who didn’t win,’ jokes Rita Sim.
Idris Jusoh asks PAS not to contest Kuala Besut polls

Idris Jusoh asks PAS not to contest Kuala Besut polls

UPDATED 3.15PM ‘They (PAS) need 1,200 votes extra to win the election. It’s not easy to change the people’s thinking,’ he says.
DAP's Sekinchan rep made head of Selangor PAC

DAP's Sekinchan rep made head of Selangor PAC

UPDATED 3.47PM Ng Suee Lim was appointed after state opposition leader Shamsudin Lias turned down the nomination.
1,469 reports over ink, but 'no proof' of double voting

1,469 reports over ink, but 'no proof' of double voting

UPDATED 2PM EC chair Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof says a special team has been formed to investigate why the indelible ink did not last long.
EC: State assembly seats to be in odd numbers

EC: State assembly seats to be in odd numbers

NONE Election Commission chair Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof says the EC will look into suitability of the move before implementation.
Repealing Sedition Act was PM's suggestion, says Subra

Repealing Sedition Act was PM's suggestion, says Subra

NONE UPDATED 3.04PM The health minister says the cabinet ‘will consider’ the premier's suggestion and 'make a good decision’. [VIDEO]
AG files notice of appeal over Kelab Cinta Sayang murder

AG files notice of appeal over Kelab Cinta Sayang murder

UPDATED 3.25PM N otice of appeal against acquittal of Shahril Jaafar in the high-profile murder case was filed by AG's Chambers in Alor Setar last Friday.
Winning at all costs

Winning at all costs

Do the right thing, not just do things right.
IGP must stop whining like a crybaby over EO, says DAP

IGP must stop whining like a crybaby over EO, says DAP

Its PJ Utara MP Tony Pua urges Khalid to take heed of PM Najib’s advice that ‘the police must train themselves how to look for evidence’.
RM12bil more sought to cover gov't spending in 2012

RM12bil more sought to cover gov't spending in 2012

NONE UPDATED 3.15PM PARLIAMENT The Education and Health Ministries ask for the biggest sums in the Bill.
Net big boys slam Singapore's 'regressive' new rules

Net big boys slam Singapore's 'regressive' new rules

NONE The Asia Internet Coalition's comments are the first sign that the republic’s success in wooing major players to its shores is not assured.
A stench from the Puncak (peak)?

A stench from the Puncak (peak)?

NONE KINIBIZ A watchdog group appears unconcerned about the RM30 million plus that Puncak Niaga’s executive chairperson is paid.
Gov't withdraws three FT Islamic Bills

Gov't withdraws three FT Islamic Bills

UPDATED 3.20PM PARLIAMENT One Bill had proposed the conversion of minors based on the consent of just one parent. [VIDEO]
'Malays must dominate political leadership'

'Malays must dominate political leadership'

NONE If it doesn’t happen, then Malaysia could face difficult times ahead, cautions political scientist Wahabuddin Ra’ees.
Poverty and ignorance are BN's twin weapons

Poverty and ignorance are BN's twin weapons

FREE YOURSAY 'It's basically a case of keep the indigenous and rural folk poor, keep them uninformed, and they are yours for the taking.'
Untouchable Utusan got its just desserts

Untouchable Utusan got its just desserts

FREE VOXPOP 'You used to be a newspaper with integrity and ethical journalism. Aren't you proud of your legacy?'
Deputy finance minister spitting in the wind

Deputy finance minister spitting in the wind

FREE YOURSAY 'The Chinese got what they own through work and saving. Why blame the Chinese when you have provided hindrance...?'
Seriously, when will Umno stop blaming the Chinese?

Seriously, when will Umno stop blaming the Chinese?

FREE YOURSAY 'How long will Barisan Nasional and Umno ministers continue with this kind of fear tactics based on race and religion?'