Archive - 9 September 2013

Penang police cripple luxury car theft gang

Penang police cripple luxury car theft gang

Seven people and 12 vehicles worth more that RM1 million are seized in Penang and Kedah.
Gov't studying RFID as alternative to Smart Tag

Gov't studying RFID as alternative to Smart Tag

The government is studying the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sticker as alternative to Smart Tag to facilitate traffic flow on toll highways.   
Khairy hopes to be given mandate as Umno Youth head

Khairy hopes to be given mandate as Umno Youth head

Umno Youth head Khairy Jamaluddin today hoped that members of the movement will give him the mandate again to defend his post in the party election next month.
Wanita Umno in seven states pledge support for Shahrizat

Wanita Umno in seven states pledge support for Shahrizat

Wanita Umno in seven states pledged their support for Shahrizat Abdul Jalil to defend her post at the party polls this October.
Penang cops on the hunt for 1,200 secret society members

Penang cops on the hunt for 1,200 secret society members

The Penang police are tracking down 1,200 people, believed to be members of 14 secret societies which are active in the state.
Razaleigh won't be flushed out by Ku Nan

Razaleigh won't be flushed out by Ku Nan

COMMENT The Umno sec-gen puts a torch to Tengku Razaleigh's trail but the veteran won't be enticed to haste in declaring his presidential intentions.
RM60bil Petronas project hits land acquisition snag

RM60bil Petronas project hits land acquisition snag

The Johor High Court grants a stay against the acquisition of 15 pieces of land in the refinery project on a 2,000 hectare site at Pengerang.

Some Gerakan grassroots asking Baljit to withdraw

Some Gerakan grassroots asking Baljit to withdraw

Keen observers note that the two camps represent the struggle between the ‘old guards’ and the younger team led by Teng.
Kit Siang sues Utusan over 'May 13 urination'

Kit Siang sues Utusan over 'May 13 urination'

The DAP supremo is also suing former deputy minister Puad Zarkashi for saying Lim's criticism of 'Tanda Putera' movie is to mask his 'insolent act'.
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2013-09-09

GLCs urged not to rely solely on consultants' advice

GLCs urged not to rely solely on consultants' advice

The RM10 million fine imposed on MAS and AirAsia for infringing the law should serve as a reminder to all GLCs, particularly Khazanah Nasional.
After 30 years, S Letchumy, 70, is a citizen

After 30 years, S Letchumy, 70, is a citizen

NONE She and her daughters are finally granted citizenship in a 'super fast' action for which their lawyer expresses gratitude.
'Cut useless gov't trips if serious about savings'

'Cut useless gov't trips if serious about savings'

PKR’s Rafizi Ramli wants allocations for domestic and overseas travel to be cut by 25 percent, among other cost-saving measures.
Fight graft for country's future, TI-M urges Najib

Fight graft for country's future, TI-M urges Najib

Arguing that the recent petrol price hike was misplaced, the group says all gov’t officials should instead be made to declare their assets.
Liow's faction wants EGM to reverse decision on Tee

Liow's faction wants EGM to reverse decision on Tee

UPDATED 6.20PM The resolution will be taken as a no-confidence vote against the MCA president. [VIDEO]

Immigrants also obtained police cards, RCI told

Immigrants also obtained police cards, RCI told

SABAH RCI Though vague in details, two Filipino immigrants say that the cards were given to them in Sandakan when they first landed.
Don't let Jakim speak for you on 'Allah', gov't told

Don't let Jakim speak for you on 'Allah', gov't told

The Christian Federation of Malaysia urges that freedom of religion be protected, ahead of tomorrow's hearing on use of the word.
BN also upset with GE13 irregularities, says sec-gen

BN also upset with GE13 irregularities, says sec-gen

NONE UPDATED 4.25PM Ku Nan says BN is waiting for the invitation from the Bersih tribunal formed to look into electoral fraud.
Johor must fall if Pakatan is to rule

Johor must fall if Pakatan is to rule

NONE COMMENT It is our duty as politicians to articulate the needs of the people if Pakatan wants to survive in the game of democracy.
Mat Sabu on shaky ground as PAS deputy head

Mat Sabu on shaky ground as PAS deputy head

NONE This comes after party spiritual adviser Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat indicated that he wants a religious scholar as deputy president.
Thai Airways flight skids off Bangkok runway

Thai Airways flight skids off Bangkok runway

Flight TG679 from Guangzhao, China, landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 11.30pm yesterday and skidded off the runway into a field.
20,000 houses for 2nd and 3rd generation of settlers

20,000 houses for 2nd and 3rd generation of settlers

Felda chair Mohd Isa Abdul Samad says this would prevent the second and third generation settlers from leaving the scheme.
Sang Saka Malaya case in AG's hands

Sang Saka Malaya case in AG's hands

NONE UPDATED 4.10PM With this, the police will wait for the attorney-general to decide on further action, says the IGP.
Nixed - fresh probe into Altantuya murder

Nixed - fresh probe into Altantuya murder

NONE UPDATED 3.54PM IGP sees 'no necessity' for this, saying the Court of Appeal decision should be respected. [VIDEO]
I am no one's poodle, says Gerakan's Baljit

I am no one's poodle, says Gerakan's Baljit

NONE UPDATED 4.40PM The challenger for the Penang Gerakan chief’s post rejects claims that he is ‘someone's proxy’.
'Ministry never offered flats to Dengkil tent dwellers'

'Ministry never offered flats to Dengkil tent dwellers'

NONE Taman Permata Dengkil flats residents who are living in tents deny the federal government offered them temporary housing.
Netizens seek price reductions in Budget 2014

Netizens seek price reductions in Budget 2014

On the #Budget 2014 website, Netizens have proposed price reduction for houses, cars, toll and petrol under the ‘cost of living’ category.
'New law needed to curb spread of Shiism'

'New law needed to curb spread of Shiism'

A law like the Internal Security Act and Emergency Ordinance is needed to deal with the spread of Shiite teachings, says a senior Home Ministry officer.

Zahid: Stern action if insiders involved in 6P scam

Zahid: Stern action if insiders involved in 6P scam

UPDATED 1.20PM Some allegedly issued copies of Immigration Dept and Home Ministry documents in the legalisation scheme. [VIDEO]
Azalina sees herself as underdog in Wanita contest

Azalina sees herself as underdog in Wanita contest

NONE The Pengerang MP says that she sees her chances as 30:70 as the incumbent wing chief, Shahrizat Abdul Jalil, has the  advantage.
Crackdown is no publicity stunt, Zahid tells PKR

Crackdown is no publicity stunt, Zahid tells PKR

NONE UPDATED 1PM ‘I do not need such cheap publicity,’ he retorts when asked to respond to PKR veep N Surendran’s assertion.
Next change: 'Tanda Putera' screenings in villages?

Next change: 'Tanda Putera' screenings in villages?

An Umno Youth leader wants the movie to be shown via ‘outdoor cinema’ in rural areas, to extend knowledge of the nation’s history.
'Ku Li backs Najib, won't go for Umno presidency'

'Ku Li backs Najib, won't go for Umno presidency'

NONE UPDATED 1.50PM 'He is only casually talking... you have to wait and see,' says BN secretary-general Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor.
A change at the helm in Australia

A change at the helm in Australia

COMMENT Chaos within Labor overshadowed policy achievements of the government, handing a win to the Liberal party.
Minister: Not shrine, illegal canteen demolished

Minister: Not shrine, illegal canteen demolished

NONE UPDATED 4.50PM Tengku Adnan says the temple in Jalan P Ramlee will be upgraded and made a tourist draw as well.

The best (acting) prime minister

The best (acting) prime minister

Dr Ismail was highly principled.
'Only Dong Zong unhappy with Edu Blueprint'

'Only Dong Zong unhappy with Edu Blueprint'

‘Learning Bahasa Malaysia does not make one less Indian or Chinese,’ deputy education minister P Kamalanathan also notes.
Pakatan: Many concerns neglected in blueprint

Pakatan: Many concerns neglected in blueprint

NONE Its Education Task Force claims the blueprint does not inspire confidence that substantive renewal and reform will take place.
Veg prices up, school bus fares under review

Veg prices up, school bus fares under review

NONE There is no immediate hike for school bus fares, but a new mechanism is to be worked out by the end of the year.              

Ex-deputy minister denies being involved in Project IC

Ex-deputy minister denies being involved in Project IC

NONE UPDATED 12.20PM SABAH RCI Yahya Lampong says that Megat Junid ‘was a gentleman’ and was never involved in the project.
Independence Day - a time for reflection

Independence Day - a time for reflection

COMMENT An exciting 50 years of political and economic development can only get better if we Malaysians all play our part.
Blind spots in Education Blueprint

Blind spots in Education Blueprint

NONE COMMENT These have impeded education and national unity and, unless remedied, the blueprint will not achieve its aims.
Muhyiddin not qualified to be education minister

Muhyiddin not qualified to be education minister

NONE FREE YOURSAY Time has come for the setting-up of an education council which should only focus on a knowledge society.
'No need for Pakatan shadow cabinet, wait for real one'

'No need for Pakatan shadow cabinet, wait for real one'

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'In any case, will the gov't give them enough facts and figures for alternative policies or guidelines? '
'No point in change, MCA already footnote in history'

'No point in change, MCA already footnote in history'

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'What I don't understand is why Ong Tee Keat and other sensible MCA members have not resigned from this footnote in history'.