Archive - 11 September 2013

Police identify suspect in Customs deputy DG's murder

Police identify suspect in Customs deputy DG's murder

Police, however, declines to display the photograph of the suspect, aged between 22 and 30, citing ongoing investigations.
Another sinkhole appears at lightning arrester collapse site

Another sinkhole appears at lightning arrester collapse site

Another sinkhole has appeared in front of Menara Umno at Macalister Road today, the site where 44-year-old economy rice seller Lim Chin Aik is believed to be buried after the building’s lightning arrester collapsed on June 13. 
Cops wants ROS to de-register two 'gangs'

Cops wants ROS to de-register two 'gangs'

Two groups - Otai and Sabah Atap - are registered with the ROS but  are accused of gang violence and extortion by the police.
Complaints against poor facilities at Balik Pulau NS camp

Complaints against poor facilities at Balik Pulau NS camp

Several relatives of national service (NS) trainees at the White Resort Camp in Balik Pulau gathered at the camp today to request permission from the management to bring the trainees home. 
12 haj flights from Malaysia have landed in Madinah

12 haj flights from Malaysia have landed in Madinah

Some 4,200 Malaysian pilgrims have arrived in Madinah on 12 haj flights and are in good health, said Malaysian vice-consul in Jeddah (haj affairs) Mohamad Zawawi Bostam.
2013-09-11

2013-09-11

Trouble brewing in Umno Bayan Baru division

Trouble brewing in Umno Bayan Baru division

UPDATED 7.05PM Its chairperson and deputy get into a row over the awarding of project tenders to developers by Koperasi Tunas Muda Sungai Ara.
Meritocracy key to bridging NUS-UM gap, says Karpal

Meritocracy key to bridging NUS-UM gap, says Karpal

NONE UPDATED 6.45PM The NUS law graduate says Singaporean universities have better facilities, quality staff and teach in English.
Nik Aziz cries foul, claims misquote by media

Nik Aziz cries foul, claims misquote by media

NONE He denies saying he wants the next party deputy president to be an ulama and claims some are trying to create tension.
'Opposite is true' in ex-top cop's communists claim

'Opposite is true' in ex-top cop's communists claim

Instead of helping the opposition, including DAP, win seats in the 1969 polls, Lim Kit Siang claims the communists wanted them to 'fare badly'.
Slashing RM160bil in rail projects down to size

Slashing RM160bil in rail projects down to size

NONE KINIBIZ Tiger is upset today, and confused. If not for this column, it would have slept the day through. But duty calls.
Wasn't ministry aware of CCTV-in-toilets plan?

Wasn't ministry aware of CCTV-in-toilets plan?

Organisers seek to bring Miss World to Jakarta despite protests

Organisers seek to bring Miss World to Jakarta despite protests

The organisers of Miss World were today negotiating with the Indonesian government to have the pageant’s final near Jakarta despite protests from hardline Islamic groups.
Kelantan assembly convenes special session on Egypt killings

Kelantan assembly convenes special session on Egypt killings

It also urged an immediate stop to the killings and for the ousted democratically-elected President Dr Mohamed Morsi to be returned to power.
Kedah Gerakan 'aye' for state to screen Tanda Putera

Kedah Gerakan 'aye' for state to screen Tanda Putera

NONE ‘If we stop screening movies for political reasons, then it would set a very bad precedent in the future,’ says Tan Keng Liang.
Selangor water restructuring to be done by Dec 31

Selangor water restructuring to be done by Dec 31

UPDATED 5.28PM Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Maximus Ongkili gives this commitment in a letter to the state gov't, says MB Khalid Ibrahim.
Work for Obama if you're so smart, Umno ustaz fumes

Work for Obama if you're so smart, Umno ustaz fumes

NONE Umno Ulama Muda secretariat chairperson Fathul Bari also takes a swipe at Anwar for criticising the cut in fuel subsidy.
Politician denies 'steering' Penang's art efforts

Politician denies 'steering' Penang's art efforts

Penang State Museum board chairperson and DAP Air Itam rep Wong Hon Wai says he can’t stop art contest organisers from using ‘Ubah’.
'Audio recording proves Seri Pristana HM didn't apologise'

'Audio recording proves Seri Pristana HM didn't apologise'

NONE UPDATED 3.48PM A school staff member claims there is an audio recording of the meeting between the HM and parents.
Fahmi's task is get voters to taste PKR message

Fahmi's task is get voters to taste PKR message

Fahmi Fadzil at Himpunan Kebangkitan Rakyat thumb PKR's new communications director has to get the party to stay on page and convince voters that tasting the message is better.
Two footballers caught for suspected 'khalwat'

Two footballers caught for suspected 'khalwat'

The two and their partners were caught by enforcement officers of the Pahang Islamic Religious Department at about 4.30am, says a source.
Oct 7 hearing of residents' suit against MRT Corp

Oct 7 hearing of residents' suit against MRT Corp

NONE Twelve Taman Tun Dr Ismail residents are seeking compensation over the location of the project opposite their properties.
No written grounds for Teoh Beng Hock appeal

No written grounds for Teoh Beng Hock appeal

The appeal against the open verdict in the inquest is set for Nov 18. But the written judgment is not available as the judge is said to have retired.
Ex-PM: Project IC book a 'good academic study but ...'

Ex-PM: Project IC book a 'good academic study but ...'

NONE SABAH RCI Dr Mahathir Mohamad maintains that he was not involved in the ‘project’ to grant identity cards to illegal immigrants.
Teresa slams Idris for 'overseas study' statement

Teresa slams Idris for 'overseas study' statement

UPDATED 6.55PM She tells Idris that the gov't must 'sell' its policies instead of saying parents are free to send their children to study abroad.
Residents take Syabas to consumer tribunal

Residents take Syabas to consumer tribunal

UPDATED 4.38PM The claims were filed by 15 Ampang and Pandan residents over water disruptions last December and in August this year.

Men in blue see red at RTM over 'Polis Raja di M'sia'

Men in blue see red at RTM over 'Polis Raja di M'sia'

police polis logo UPDATED 10.58PM RTM has terminated the services of individuals allegedly involved in tampering the police logo.
Better English teachers needed, says think-tank

Better English teachers needed, says think-tank

Without extra training and hiring English speakers as teachers, the plan to make English a must-pass subject would be 'unrealistic', says CPPS.
DAP to 'prick conscience of the powerful' in Sarawak

DAP to 'prick conscience of the powerful' in Sarawak

UPDATED 3.15PM ‘Impian Sarawak’ will tackle poverty in rural areas, showing up the BN's ‘neglect’ in providing utilities and services.
Umno man: Certain quarters out to ignite racial issues

Umno man: Certain quarters out to ignite racial issues

Education Minister II Idris Jusoh says the SK Seri Pristina canteen-shower room incident was sparked into a race-related matter.

PM Najib's new move reversal of no-NEP stand?

PM Najib's new move reversal of no-NEP stand?

NONE Najib will announce steps to boost the economic role of Malays, signalling a reversal of earlier vows to roll back NEP policies.
Guan Eng wants to meet jailed Uthayakumar

Guan Eng wants to meet jailed Uthayakumar

NONE UPDATED 5.30PM He will appeal to the home minister, as the Prisons Dept has rejected his bid to meet the Hindraf leader.
Karpal shocked at Zam's request to represent him

Karpal shocked at Zam's request to represent him

NONE Karpal, who is also Bukit Gelugor MP, queries what gives Zainuddin the impression that he will like to defend him.
'I am here because of merit, not family ties'

'I am here because of merit, not family ties'

NONE Hishammuddin, who is Najib's cousin, son to third PM Hussein Onn and grandson of Onn Jaafar, reveals this in an interview.
Guan Eng blasts BN ministers, media for poor English

Guan Eng blasts BN ministers, media for poor English

They do not even know the meaning of ‘diaspora’, the CM chides as he criticises news reports he had tarnished Malaysia’s image while in Hong Kong.
Not really another review

Not really another review

‘Tanda Putera’ doesn’t deserve one.
Man believed killed over RM1mil gecko lizard

Man believed killed over RM1mil gecko lizard

A man who was found dead in a car in a mining pool was believed to have been killed over a gecko lizard, worth RM1 million in the black market.
Aussie freed of drug charge but re-arrested at LCCT

Aussie freed of drug charge but re-arrested at LCCT

Jude Bird, 34, from Perth, was detained at the LCCT at 1.55pm on Monday, about 10 minutes before boarding the plane heading to Australia.
'Gov't officers, not policy, to blame for illegal ICs'

'Gov't officers, not policy, to blame for illegal ICs'

NONE UPDATED 1.35PM SABAH RCI It was ‘not the policy’ to accord citizenship and ICs to those not eligible when Dr Mahathir was the premier.
Dr M claims to be in the dark about 'Project IC'

Dr M claims to be in the dark about 'Project IC'

UPDATED 1.25PM SABAH RCI 'My name has been used for many things. They called me racist, ultra, I'm never bothered'.
In education, you reap what you sow

In education, you reap what you sow

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'S'pore focused on the best lecturers and the best students while in M'sia, policies on recruitment, promotion...'
Will houses really cost 10pct more now?

Will houses really cost 10pct more now?

KINIBIZ The fuel subsidy reduction should not affect basic costs of  construction, but expect a multiplier effect on some inputs.
Who's lying over Seri Pristana HM's 'apology'?

Who's lying over Seri Pristana HM's 'apology'?

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘The state education dept should direct the principal to apologise as the man is devoid of any decency and integrity.'
BN needs no invitation to join Bersih tribunal

BN needs no invitation to join Bersih tribunal

FREE YOURSAY 'Regrettably BN sec-gen Tengku Adnan never clarified what kind of wrongdoings the opposition has committed in GE13.'
Tanda Putera bombs at box office in 2nd week

Tanda Putera bombs at box office in 2nd week

NONE The movie, which initially clinched the sixth spot in its first week, fails to sustain the interest of local moviegoers.
Cheated on 6P, terrified migrants ride out raids

Cheated on 6P, terrified migrants ride out raids

burmese cheated on 6P 110913 thumbnail Foreign workers cheated by agents authorised to register them under the 6P amnesty programme live in fear of the government crackdown.
Mahathir testifies before Sabah RCI today

Mahathir testifies before Sabah RCI today

NONE SABAH RCI Mahathir's appearance comes just before the RCI's term ends this month, unless the panel seeks an extension of time.
Hisham Rais defends the Sang Saka Malaya flag

Hisham Rais defends the Sang Saka Malaya flag

NONE He explains why it should have been made the national flag, but denies being behind any bid to replace the Jalur Gemilang. [VIDEO]
Widespread polls violations in GE13, says Pemantau

Widespread polls violations in GE13, says Pemantau

election monitoring group pemantau  bersih The poll observers conclude widespread electoral misconduct but stopped short of saying it changed the course of GE13.