Archive - 30 August 2013

A popular display of putriotism?

According to a statement by Syabas, the diesel spill has caused water disruption in almost the entire state of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

In a statement today, the ministry says its investigation found only one student had applied for a transfer from the school.

The Election Court in Kota Kinabalu has set Nov 7 for decision of a petition filed by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) candidate Maijol Mahap to nullify the 13th general election result for the Kota Marudu parliamentary seat.

The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur today dismissed an application by National Feedlot Corporation (NFC) chairperson Mohamad Salleh Ismail, who is facing two counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM49.7 million, to change his bailor and for the return of his
passport.

'All four vying for the post (vice-head) have their own strengths. They are all my friends,' says the incumbent Umno Youth chief.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin today joined 10,000 guests at PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur.

Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud is unperturbed by the registration of five new political parties in the state.

The Election Court today struck out petitions to nullify the outcome of the 13th general election for two parliamentary and two state seats in Johor, thus maintaining the victory of the Barisan Nasional (BN) in the four constituencies.

Gua Musang MP Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah said today the time has come for him to hand over to a new leader the post of Gua Musang Umno division chief that he has held for almost 50 years.

The Department of Islamic Development of Malaysia (Jakim) has raised objection to the scheduled performance of the United States’ heavy metal band, Lamb of God, in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 28. 

Refusing to live in a fake nation.

The outcome can be dire.

The leaflets being distributed at 10 locations warn the people of how the proposed tax will further enrich the rich while the poor have to suffer.

The board’s director-general Raja Abdul Aziz Raja Adnan says the document submitted by Lynas is merely a ‘conceptual proposal’.

UPDATED 5.50PM Penangites can now watch Tanda Putera in the state as the movie will be screened in local cinemas starting tomorrow.

The wing considers the allegation by the Home Ministry that 28,926 Indian Malaysian were involved in gangsterism as alarming.

The MCA chief slams DAP for double standards and agrees that the controversial film should be screened in the open air in Penang.

DAP's Kulasegaran says the MIC man is unfit to be deputy minister following his remarks on the shower canteen imbroglio.

Such a merger move among the Malay-based parties will only make this country stronger, the party president was quoted as saying.

UPDATED 4.10PM Wee Ka Siong queries why the Education Ministry is not looking into allegations of students being bullied.

NGOS want the authorities to ensure that those involved in  balding Bukit Relau are hit hard, like jail for the firms' director.

Tony Pua says only psychiatric medicine can alter a person's behaviour and urges a crackdown on 'Dimensi 108' pills in schools.

The Registrar of Societies says it has yet to receive notification from the party of the planned central executive committee election on Sept 29.

Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua says the country risks greater economic slump should it not take the warning seriously.

The driver was trying to ram into two men trying to rob Shahrinawati Abu Bakar in front of her apartment building but ended up hitting her instead.

UPDATED 3.15PM R Sivarasa claims that the Malaysian High Commission in Dhaka, a travel agent and immigration officials are working hand-in-hand.

ANALYSIS With party chief Palanivel and his deputy agreeing to a peace deal, there is now a scramble for the VP posts.

The party's Sarawak chief demands know if these marks pose a threat to national security for them to fall under the OSA.

However, P Ramakrishnan says at the moment, his son cannot recognise his parents but they are happy he is out of danger.

UPDATED  2.27PM Anwar Ibrahim says he stands firm with the opposition to the GST, saying corruption and wastage should first be addressed.

Lydia Ong takes a swipe at her successor Chong Eng over the latter's remarks concerning the allocation for an arts and cultural centre.

UPDATED 2.43PM Not to urge for a unity gov't, but to have a say in the state of the nation, says the opposition leader.

Anurendra Jegadeva says there was no intention to insult Islam but rather to stand in solidarity with "the Iraqi person-on-the-street".

Shabery Cheek says the controversial movie by director Shuhaimi Baba will hit cinemas in Penang starting tomorrow.

COMMENT Leaks from the TPPA reveal how that books are stacked against developing economies in favour of multi-nationals.

COMMENT ‘Goodness gracious, we are mature enough, but more imporantly, free enough to decide how we want to express our love for our country.’

Such a move will also allow Malaysians to reshape the basis of their union and better reflect the challenges of today's generation.

FREE YOURSAY ‘When our sportsmen win medals and the national anthem is played, you don't need to tell everyone to stand, it just comes with pride.'

FREE YOURSAY ‘We want to know why Umno leaders are so adamant in wanting to show this movie. Who really has the evil agenda here?'

He wants the Penang Islamic Religious Council to probe the banner promoting alcohol depicting a mosque in the background.

The Home Ministry also says the 04 and 08 gangs from the Indian community are the two most dangerous and active in the list.

FREE YOURSAY 'What about the MOU signed before GE13? Does it include a clause that Waytha should not open his mouth no matter what the gov't does?'

FREE YOURSAY 'Can you imagine police officers 'interviewing' students and claiming they didn't harass the students.'

'It is not education that divides us. It is the politicking behind the education system that divides us...'

Interviews with moviegoers reveal an overwhelming buy-in to the claim that the controversial film is based on facts.