Archive - 10 September 2013

Home Ministry to get tough with enforcement extortionists

Home Ministry to get tough with enforcement extortionists

Home Ministry to get tough with enforcement personnel extorting money from foreign workers, warned its minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Najib to unveil policies to up bumiputera participation

Najib to unveil policies to up bumiputera participation

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is expected to announce on Saturday policies to increase bumiputera participation in the country's economic sector.
University to study data from monitoring system on lynas

University to study data from monitoring system on lynas

Universiti Malaysia Pahang will research data on the Lynas rare earth plant, obtained through the aerosol monitoring system.
MCA to seek legal advice on EGM conundrum

MCA to seek legal advice on EGM conundrum

UPDATED 9.50PM Since there might be legal problems, the MCA leadership needs to consult legal experts before proceeding with the EGM.
2013-09-10

2013-09-10

Soi Lek: I'm definitely not a dictator

Soi Lek: I'm definitely not a dictator

UPDATED 10PM Instead, the MCA chief says that he will ‘take it all in my stride’, adding that Liow has the freedom of speech to say what he wants.
Factory's embankment breaks, village flooded

Factory's embankment breaks, village flooded

UPDATED 7.45PM A child narrowly missed being swept away as rising waters break the embankment built by a steel factory and flood Kg Kelaik.
'Top 15pct of our graduates are world class'

'Top 15pct of our graduates are world class'

UPDATED 7.30PM Despite local varsities slipping in global rankings, the gov’t says that investors have had no difficulties finding local talents. [VIDEO]
Gov't to study TPPA impact on SMEs

Gov't to study TPPA impact on SMEs

UPDATED 7.25PM Minister Mustapa Mohamed says the study by Unit Peneraju Agenda Bumiputera will also look at memos sent by opposing quarters.
Race irrelevant in TPPA talks, says Mustapa

Race irrelevant in TPPA talks, says Mustapa

NONE UPDATED 7.20PM He says that as minister he 'calls the shots' in the negotiations, which are bound by cabinet guidelines.
MNLF chair: 4,000 armed men claim 'pure propaganda'

MNLF chair: 4,000 armed men claim 'pure propaganda'

Muslimin Sema, the current chairperson of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) of the Philippines, has described as ‘pure propaganda’ the claim that 4,000 armed Tausug fighters were in Sabah and Sarawak.
Two ex-cops back EO-like law to nab crime bosses

Two ex-cops back EO-like law to nab crime bosses

Police need laws to to encourage lower-rung criminals to finger their bosses as underworld evidence is difficult to gather, they argue.
Cyber-muzzling of staff 'ignorant, irresponsible'

Cyber-muzzling of staff 'ignorant, irresponsible'

15 Filipinos held, 10mil pesos seized off Semporna

15 Filipinos held, 10mil pesos seized off Semporna

The Malaysian Armed Forces’ Joint Task Force (ATB 2) detained 15 trespassing Filipino men and seized 10 million pesos (about RM730,000) from them in an operation in the waters off Pulau Denawan, Semporna, early today.
Hilmi: Medical costs set to rise by 10pct each year

Hilmi: Medical costs set to rise by 10pct each year

NONE The lack of realisation on the importance of having a healthy lifestyle has resulted in rising cases of NCD diseases.
Norsabrina contesting Puteri vice-chief's post 'alone'

Norsabrina contesting Puteri vice-chief's post 'alone'

Norsabrina said she did not favour any particular person as Puteri Umno chief and was contesting the post to ‘turn around’ the party.
Anti-TPPA groups to rally during Obama's visit

Anti-TPPA groups to rally during Obama's visit

NONE US President Barack Obama's maiden visit to Malaysia will greeted by protesters opposing the TPPA free-trade pact.
'Allah' causes no disorder, argue lawyers

'Allah' causes no disorder, argue lawyers

UPDATED 7.15PM Lawyers for the Roman Catholic Church argue that ‘Allah’ had been used in Sabah and Sarawak and had not created any disorder.
'When will UM be on par with its Singaporean twin?'

'When will UM be on par with its Singaporean twin?'

universiti malaya Singapore's NUS and Malaysia's UM are twins that went their separate ways but now have very different results.
Man fined for causing hurt to ex-DAP publicity secretary

Man fined for causing hurt to ex-DAP publicity secretary

Magistrate Mohd Azlan Shah Mohd Allias handed down the sentence on P Bala, 56, who pleaded guilty to an alternative charge.
What's in a name?

What's in a name?

NONE KINIBIZ Tiger chooses to take some issue with names this time, from residential property to mamak shops to, well, listed firms.
Court gives ROS two weeks to decide on party's registration

Court gives ROS two weeks to decide on party's registration

NONE Judge Zaleha Yusof makes the decision after allowing the judicial review bid and orders the ROS to pay RM3,000 in costs.
Japan's demand the cause of Sarawak deforestation

Japan's demand the cause of Sarawak deforestation

Despite evidence of illegal logging in Sarawak, says Global Witness, this timber gets the approval from Japan's timber legality system. [VIDEO]
Zam wants Karpal to defend him against Kit Siang

Zam wants Karpal to defend him against Kit Siang

NONE He claims Kit Siang's legal action over his blog posting goes against democracy, while Karpal is a 'steadfast defender of principles'.
Sarawak PKR wants Muhyiddin to resign

Sarawak PKR wants Muhyiddin to resign

He should quit as education minister for failing to address the plight of the rural schools in Sarawak, says state PKR chief Baru Bian.
A shrimp behind the rock?

A shrimp behind the rock?

MP raps Mukhriz for showing Tanda Putera as state event

MP raps Mukhriz for showing Tanda Putera as state event

NONE UPDATED 4.43PM Alor Setar MP Gooi Hsiao Leung is shocked that the Kedah gov't is hosting its screening at Wisma Darulaman.
NGO goodwill evaporates as HM denies apology

NGO goodwill evaporates as HM denies apology

NONE UPDATED 4.40PM Those prepared to accept the 'apology' for the 'canteen in shower room' saga are left in disbelief. [VIDEO]
'Penang CM only addressed investor concerns in HK'

'Penang CM only addressed investor concerns in HK'

Why should Lim Guan Eng denigrate Malaysia when he was trying to bring in business, poses his special officer on investment.
Tribunal's invitation to Ku Nan sent on Aug 30

Tribunal's invitation to Ku Nan sent on Aug 30

NRD denies issuing ICs under 'Project Mahathir'

NRD denies issuing ICs under 'Project Mahathir'

UPDATED 3.25PM SABAH RCI This allegation in a book by MD Mutalib is not true, says National Registration Department head Jariah Mohd Said.
'Give amnesty to immigrants who come forward'

'Give amnesty to immigrants who come forward'

NONE UPDATED 3.25PM SABAH RCI The NRD says the gov't should give them citizenship as they've been here a long time.
Counsel: 'Allah' could give rise to religious confusion

Counsel: 'Allah' could give rise to religious confusion

UPDATED 7.30PM A federal counsel says as this may threaten safety and public order, the directive was issued.
Price hike unavoidable, say Malay contractors

Price hike unavoidable, say Malay contractors

The contractors' argue that if the government can deal with corruption and is more prudent in its spending, it can maintain the fuel subsidy.
Azalina may opt out of race for Wanita top post

Azalina may opt out of race for Wanita top post

She may be having second thoughts on contesting as incumbent Shahrizat Abdul Jalil seems to have strong nationwide support.
Surendran fires an 'astonishing' point at Zahid

Surendran fires an 'astonishing' point at Zahid

NONE Continuing their war of words over Ops Cantas, the PKR veep asks the home minister why so few of the arrested have been charged.
Police chief slams lawyer over SK Seri Pristana

Police chief slams lawyer over SK Seri Pristana

Threats to sue the cops for questioning the students should not arise, as the probe is going on, says IGP Khalid Abu Bakar.

478,848 pupils sit for UPSR exam

478,848 pupils sit for UPSR exam

school student Some 469,882 of the pupils are candidates at gov't and gov't-aided schools while 8,966 are candidates at private schools.
Runway at Suvarnabhumi airport partially closed

Runway at Suvarnabhumi airport partially closed

It was damaged by a landing plane of Thai Airways International, the national flag carrier, which slipped off it on the night of Sept 8.
Is the IGP ignorant?

Is the IGP ignorant?

Is our culture then only rule by law?
Seri Pristana HM apologises, but NGOs insist on action

Seri Pristana HM apologises, but NGOs insist on action

NONE UPDATED 1.33PM His apology to parents is insufficient say NGOs calling for action to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
Pawnshops hit paydirt as regional economies wobble

Pawnshops hit paydirt as regional economies wobble

With Thailand in a technical recession and economic growth wobbling in Indonesia and Malaysia, pawnshops are in a sweet spot.
Liow & Co's EGM gambit may cause legal woes

Liow & Co's EGM gambit may cause legal woes

NONE ANALYSIS There seems to be a legal minefield ahead of the MCA EGM as questions arise over who will get to vote at the meeting.
Ku Nan, here's a reminder on Hindu temples

Ku Nan, here's a reminder on Hindu temples

COMMENT 'Tengku, if you want Hindu temples not to give you any more trouble, cool down, use a little wisdom and do the right thing.'

Huge crowd outside court as gov't appeals 'Allah' case

Huge crowd outside court as gov't appeals 'Allah' case

herald allah case government appeal ibrahim ali 100913 thumbnail UPDATED 7.25PM At least four buses are seen outside the Palace of Justice as the court hears the government's appeal.
Poser over state-organised art contest themed 'Ubah'

Poser over state-organised art contest themed 'Ubah'

There is no political connotation, says the organiser, explaining that artists constantly look for ‘change’ in the way they work.
The MCA fight is on, get a ringside seat

The MCA fight is on, get a ringside seat

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'A full-blown war between Chua and Liow was always going to happen. What started out as a mutually beneficial...'
'Cheated workers too scared to re-register for 6P'

'Cheated workers too scared to re-register for 6P'

NONE Asks a labour advocate: ‘How will the foreign workers know they won't be detained if they ... try to re-register themselves?’
We cannot just wish away a dead person

We cannot just wish away a dead person

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Clearly further probe would uncover others involved, or perhaps there is no will to uncover such unsavoury details?'
Education system hijacked by politicians

Education system hijacked by politicians

FREE YOURSAY 'We can have any blueprint, but if it is hijacked by the politicians then we are wasting our time and money.'
All but one tumble in university rankings

All but one tumble in university rankings

NONE Universiti Malaya and five others drop in the World University Rankings, while Universiti Teknologi Malaysia climbs three spots. [VIDEO]