Archive - 11 July 2013

EC urge parties to play nice, no 'replicas' allowed

EC urge parties to play nice, no 'replicas' allowed

Satirical 'replicas' will be banned during the Kuala Besut by-election to prevent parties from mocking each other.

Court seals Penang PKR Wanita chief's belongings

Court seals Penang PKR Wanita chief's belongings

The household items of state Wanita PKR head Norhayati Jaafar are today sealed by the Penang High Court for failing to pay damages to a plaintiff for defamation.
'Green YB' picks transgender as his pol sec

'Green YB' picks transgender as his pol sec

UPDATED 8.11PM Tanjung Bungah assemblyperson Teh Yee Cheu says he is merely walking the talk as he heads a committee on transgender issues.
I do not fear rival's 'big family', says PAS candidate

I do not fear rival's 'big family', says PAS candidate

NONE K UALA BESUT 'We all have big families. It is the same,' says Azlan Yusof about BN's Tengku Zaihan's large family factor.
Ministry: New operator pledges to pay off NFC debt

Ministry: New operator pledges to pay off NFC debt

NONE PARLIAMENT Finance minister says that the company Kirimitonas Agro Sdn Bhd signed a letter of intent to that effect in April.

MACC's 'file closed' statement prejudicial to GE petitions

MACC's 'file closed' statement prejudicial to GE petitions

The statement the cases are closed as there is 'no proof' of vote-buying can influence the judges overseeing the petitions, claim PKR lawyers.
Both sides flay PAS MP for dress code remark

Both sides flay PAS MP for dress code remark

BN and Pakatan join forces to stamp down on the PAS Rantau Panjang MP through a 'twitterthon' with the tag #NoExcuseForRape. [VIDEO]
Eighties actress Putri Salbiah charged with cheating

Eighties actress Putri Salbiah charged with cheating

Eighties (1980s) actress Putri Salbiah Megat Razali pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur today to four charges of cheating relating to the purchase of four lots of land and two charges on falsifying documents, three years ago.
13 branch leaders in Tanjung show support for Teng

13 branch leaders in Tanjung show support for Teng

Gerakan state youth chief Oh Tong Keong says Teng Chang Yeow should consider not quitting as the party needed ‘outstanding talent’.
Quake rocks northern Sumatra

Quake rocks northern Sumatra

The Malaysian Meteorological Department reports that tremors were felt in several areas in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
'Surprise' witness to appear at Ops Scorpene dinner

'Surprise' witness to appear at Ops Scorpene dinner

Suaram is keeping the identity of the witness under wraps but assures Ops Scorpene fund raiser participants that it is a 'surprise'.
Bank Negara needs to do more over housing credit?

Bank Negara needs to do more over housing credit?

KINIBIZ What happens when Bank Negara Malaysia reduces the maximum tenure to 35 years from 45? Why, nothing of course.
'IPCMC not unconstitutional, top ex-judges drafted it'

'IPCMC not unconstitutional, top ex-judges drafted it'

NONE Panel member and lawyer Khuthubul Bukhari's puzzled how Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi can say the IPCMC is against the constitution.

Legoland Water Park to open on Oct 21

Legoland Water Park to open on Oct 21

Its general manager Siegfried Boerst says the water park which was now 75pct complete, would attract more local and international tourists.
Syabas: Selangor plugged our capex since 2008

Syabas: Selangor plugged our capex since 2008

The company responds to Selangor MB's statement that the state government has allocated RM784 million to Syabas to reduce the NRW rate.
Zahid to furnish crime stats to prove EO needed

Zahid to furnish crime stats to prove EO needed

NONE UPDATED 4.25PM The minister says a study found 90pct of organised crime in S'gor were masterminded by ex-EO detainees.
No need for Lynas to disclose PDF, claims Maximus

No need for Lynas to disclose PDF, claims Maximus

UPDATED 4.25PM Lynas is compelled to disclose the permanent disposal facility plan, but that is rendered unnecessary once it's able to process its waste.
Shamsul urges AG to act on indelible ink reports

Shamsul urges AG to act on indelible ink reports

NONE The Home Ministry states 1,469 reports have been lodged, but the Bukit Katil MP says there is no mention of action. [VIDEO]
No electricity tariff hike, for now

No electricity tariff hike, for now

NONE UPDATED 5.21PM The energy minister says his deputy was mistaken about plans to raise electricity prices by next year.
Good weather on nomination day for Kuala Besut polls

Good weather on nomination day for Kuala Besut polls

NONE Malaysian Meteorological Dept however says thunderstorms were expected during the afternoon and night.
Kluang MP: Affordable housing initiatives have failed

Kluang MP: Affordable housing initiatives have failed

Liew Chin Tong says the gov't's My First Home loan scheme and 1Malaysia People's Housing Project are unrealistic and impractical.
'Parliament must push to close down Seda'

'Parliament must push to close down Seda'

Pua: Pemandu, where are the 'radical reforms'?

Pua: Pemandu, where are the 'radical reforms'?

The PJ Utara MP says measures proposed by Pemandu did not go far enough, with recent government's efforts against corruption ‘hardly radical’.
Temp teachers didn't get bonuses, says MP

Temp teachers didn't get bonuses, says MP

UPDATED 3PM The Kulai MP says she has received complaints from three teachers in her constituency that they never received the bonus.
Three Sukma athletes charged with rape of chaperone

Three Sukma athletes charged with rape of chaperone

UPDATED 6.12PM Adib Adha Ismail, 18, Megat Farzeril Faiz Megal Razali, 19, and Mohammad Shaizzad Md Shafie, 19, claimed trial to the charge.
'Even UK, Australia have IPCMC-like systems'

'Even UK, Australia have IPCMC-like systems'

Ex-Umno leader and panel member Kamilia Ibrahim says the 2005 RCI visited those countries before recommending the IPCMC.
'Paul Low more of an apologist than a reformer'

'Paul Low more of an apologist than a reformer'

MP SPEAKS Ex-TI-M president Low must prove in the next 50 days that he is worthy of being ‘Integrity Minister’, that he is a genuine reformer.
'Islamic Civilisation' to be a must in private varsities

'Islamic Civilisation' to be a must in private varsities

NONE UPDATED 2.55PM DAP’s Kampar MP Ko Chung Sen urges the Education Ministry to let the varsities decide on the needs of their courses.
Five states urged to amend laws on conversion

Five states urged to amend laws on conversion

NONE UPDATED 2.55PM DAP’s Nga Kor Ming says the five states’ conversion laws are inconsistent with those of six other states. [VIDEO]
Cops top Suhakam's complaints list

Cops top Suhakam's complaints list

NONE It says the police force received 126 complaints in 2012, way higher than those received by other enforcement agencies.
Hijacked police MPV recovered in Bukit Mertajam

Hijacked police MPV recovered in Bukit Mertajam

Seberang Perai Tengah police chief ACP Azman Abd Lah says the MPV was believed to have been abandoned by the suspect.
Lynas expects demand for rare earths to pick up

Lynas expects demand for rare earths to pick up

Its CEO Eric Noyrez says that fresh demand would come from certain segments which saw inventories turning low due to higher demand.
Wan Junaidi, only lawbreakers fear IPCMC

Wan Junaidi, only lawbreakers fear IPCMC

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘Criminals sometimes die and are tortured under police custody. Will bad cops die if subjected to IPCMC's justice?'
Penang speaker wants a longer Q&A session

Penang speaker wants a longer Q&A session

NONE Law Choo Kiang favours a daily session of 90 minutes. He also suggests a body be set up to evaluate the performance of reps.
War against graft going from 'bad to worse'

War against graft going from 'bad to worse'

FREE YOURSAY ‘The people's perception of the fight against corruption by the Umno-dominated government has never been good.'
MP: Has MACC become the protector of the corrupt?

MP: Has MACC become the protector of the corrupt?

NONE Tanjung MP Ng Wei Aik charges that the MACC has failed to be proactive when BN was allegedly involved in corrupt practices in GE13.
BN, stop creating 'shit' for Pakatan to stir

BN, stop creating 'shit' for Pakatan to stir

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘Using uncouth language such as 'shit stirrers' in this bulan mulia (holy month) is unbecoming of a minister.'
Power plays still puzzle

Power plays still puzzle

NONE KINIBIZ Two things caught Tiger's roving eye - the acquisition of new power assets by 1MDB and the move to increase tariffs.
Strange case of a 'kaki pukul' in Parliament

Strange case of a 'kaki pukul' in Parliament

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Zahid, if merely asking a salient question can get you riled up, what if someone insults you outside Parliament.'
Suara Keadilan permit rejected for being 'reckless'

Suara Keadilan permit rejected for being 'reckless'

Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says instead of answering the ministry's clarification letter in 2010, the PKR party organ published the letter instead.
Stay in Bakun but change your lifestyle, natives told

Stay in Bakun but change your lifestyle, natives told

NONE Wan Junaidi says the Penan can stay put when the Bakun area becomes a national park, but they must change their lifestyle.