Archive - 3 October 2013

No document on polling agent appointment: Klias petition

No document on polling agent appointment: Klias petition

There was no document on the appointment of polling agents for the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) candidate at the Klias polling centre in the 13th general election (GE13), Election Commission (EC) Sabah director Md Idrus Ismail told the Election Court here today.    
Shahidan defends PM's pricey jet rides

Shahidan defends PM's pricey jet rides

He says the issue of excessive spending to maintain the Prime Minister's jets does not arise because they are not exclusively used by the PM.    
Gerakan cooks up new 'theme song' to resuscitate party

Gerakan cooks up new 'theme song' to resuscitate party

Acting sec-gen Mah Siew Keong says their new theme 'a new way, a new hope and a new Gerakan' will hopefully revive the party's flagging fortunes.
Mukhriz: Sungai Limau rep to be named on Oct 21

Mukhriz: Sungai Limau rep to be named on Oct 21

The Kedah Barisan Nasional (BN) declared that it was prepared for the Sungai Limau state assembly by-election and will name its candidate on Oct 21.     
Bar Council: PCA 'safeguards' are meaningless

Bar Council: PCA 'safeguards' are meaningless

NONEUpon closer scrutiny, it is clear that the executive still influences detention orders and judicial oversight can be negated.
No to pre-censorship of films and videos

No to pre-censorship of films and videos

Cops start SOP talks in tandem with PCA changes

Cops start SOP talks in tandem with PCA changes

IGP Khalid Abu Bakar says the Act would definitely energise the force to combat crime in general, especially organised crime.
Hwa Beng booted out of MCA for inviting Kit Siang

Hwa Beng booted out of MCA for inviting Kit Siang

MCA sacks Lee Hwa Beng for inviting Lim Kit Siang to launch his book on the PKFZ fiasco in April last year.
Rep kicked out for grilling CM on Jonker Walk

Rep kicked out for grilling CM on Jonker Walk

NONEDAP's Lai Keun Ban wanted Idris Harun to confirm if the initial plan to close down the night market was motivated by political revenge.
'GE14 will be tactical battle for Pakatan'

'GE14 will be tactical battle for Pakatan'

Pakatan needs to master ‘election tactics’ in order to fully maximise the spike in support it received in GE13, says PAS veep Husam Musa.
FGV CEO: Pontian purchase price for RM1.2bil reasonable

FGV CEO: Pontian purchase price for RM1.2bil reasonable

Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd’s (FGV) president and chief executive officer Mohd Emir Mavani Abdullah today defended the purchase price of Pontian United Plantations Bhd, saying the deal was value for money based on its future prospects and it being a debt-free company.
'K-Pop event now RM67mil, what else is gov't hiding?'

'K-Pop event now RM67mil, what else is gov't hiding?'

NONEThe Sports Ministry's Youth Day bill just keeps going up - is there no end in sight, asks Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim.
Yet another defamation suit against Utusan

Yet another defamation suit against Utusan

This time, it is for a July 12 report that the appointment of a local councillor was ‘a gift' to her father, a former state speaker, from CM Lim Guan Eng.
'Misai kucing in sinks' has auditor-general barking

'Misai kucing in sinks' has auditor-general barking

NONEUPDATED 6PM AUDIT REPORT The cultivation is among Perlis Forestry's projects which has drawn the auditor-general's ire.
MCA EGM on Oct 20, Liow cries 'victim of revenge'

MCA EGM on Oct 20, Liow cries 'victim of revenge'

NONELiow Tiong Lai expects to bear the brunt of the EGM on October 20, and says he is prepared to be the subject of revenge tactics.

What I learnt working for Selangor

What I learnt working for Selangor

Pakatan MPs slammed for absence during PCA vote

Pakatan MPs slammed for absence during PCA vote

video icon smallPakatan MPs claim notice given was too short, as some were already abroad. But despite 23 absent, those who were there fought hard.
MCA explains why it now supports PCA

MCA explains why it now supports PCA

'With the new safeguards and judicial supervision in place, MCA is prepared to accept the government’s proposal in good faith'.
Kelantan gambled millions away on gold mines

Kelantan gambled millions away on gold mines

NONEAUDIT REPORT Kelantan's foray into gold mining led to a state mining firm accumulating a loss of RM1.54mil from 2009-11.
2013-10-03

2013-10-03

Gnanalingam emerges as billionaire following IPO

Gnanalingam emerges as billionaire following IPO

KINIBIZ Although the Westports Holdings executive chairperson and family will reduce their stake to 46.8pct from 60pct, it will still be worth US$1.2bil.

Minister claims Audit Dept's K-Pop report out of tune

Minister claims Audit Dept's K-Pop report out of tune

NONEShabery takes the dept to task for its out of tune number crunching, explaining that the money came from sponsors.
A reply to Keruah Usit on TI-M

A reply to Keruah Usit on TI-M

Pakatan leaders opt for peaceful process, says Anwar

Pakatan leaders opt for peaceful process, says Anwar

NONE video icon small UPDATED 6.20PM The PKR leader says Pakatan opted for cautious opposition by avoiding street protests.
Husam sees no reason to fight 'Abang Mat' Sabu

Husam sees no reason to fight 'Abang Mat' Sabu

The current party vice-president has qualified for the PAS number two contest. But Husam Musa sees no reason to take on Mohamad Sabu.
Aliran joins condemnation of PCA amendments

Aliran joins condemnation of PCA amendments

The law may be abused by enforcement agencies and allow gross abuse of basic civil liberties of a person, says the social reform movement.
Stop persecution of activist Lena Hendry

Stop persecution of activist Lena Hendry

Car repossessor charged with killing Ambank founder

Car repossessor charged with killing Ambank founder

Koong Swee Kwan, 44, was also charged with attempting to murder Hussain Ahmad Najadi’s wife, Cheong Mei Kuen, 49 in July this year.
Ideas unveils its ideas to curb leakages

Ideas unveils its ideas to curb leakages

The think-tank's chief executive says immediate action must be taken to stop the same problems being reported year after year in the auditor-general's report.
A 'black day' only if PCA changes were not passed

A 'black day' only if PCA changes were not passed

NONE UPDATED 2.25PM He hits back at critics, saying it would be a black day if the PCA was not allowed to ensure the rights of 'victims'.
Kuis sees falling enrolment, hostel not fully used

Kuis sees falling enrolment, hostel not fully used

AUDIT REPORT Kolej Universiti Islam Selangor also faces a loss of RM11.3 million for 2011, as against a profit of RM4.36 million in 2010.
MP: No trust that gov't won't abuse Crime Act

MP: No trust that gov't won't abuse Crime Act

UPDATED 1.55PM Kampar MP Ko Chung Sen warns not to be emotional about crime and see the danger of giving the police 'unlimited power'.
Zulkifli alleges more irregularities in CEC polls

Zulkifli alleges more irregularities in CEC polls

The former DAP vice-chairperson expresses unhappiness over a letter allegedly sent to delegates to vote for the ‘status quo’.
MCA, Gerakan MPs slammed for being 'coffeeshop heroes'

MCA, Gerakan MPs slammed for being 'coffeeshop heroes'

UPDATED 5PM Taiping MP Nga Kor Ming says leaders from the two parties were outspoken against the PCA amendments only outside Parliament.
Police arrest a Penan near Murum dam

Police arrest a Penan near Murum dam

UPDATED 3.05PM They then fire shots in the air as 300 other protesters at Murum dam blockade site rush to them and ask to be arrested as well.
Change lifestyle and cut back on private jet, Najib told

Change lifestyle and cut back on private jet, Najib told

NONE UPDATED 4.45PM Taiping MP Nga Kor Ming says this after it's revealed it costs RM86.4 million to rent a private jet for Najib for his official trips.
EC fixes Nov 4 for Sg Limau by-election

EC fixes Nov 4 for Sg Limau by-election

NONE UPDATED 1.15PM The Election Commission (EC) has fixed Nov 4 as the polling day for the Sungai Limau by-election in Kedah.
M'sia must reject return to preventive detention

M'sia must reject return to preventive detention

Sarawak PKR blasts 2012 audit report

Sarawak PKR blasts 2012 audit report

It paraphrases earlier reports and offers no solution to ending and preventing rampant corruption in government departments and GLCs, say two leaders.
Shahidan: Israel copied 'Endless Possibilities' from us

Shahidan: Israel copied 'Endless Possibilities' from us

NONE UPDATED 3.40PM PARLIAMENT He says Israel launched the same slogan in May this year while Malaysia had it since January.
Dr M: Najib did not foresee spike in crime

Dr M: Najib did not foresee spike in crime

NONE The former premier claims that Najib did not expect the crime rate to shoot up when he repealed the preventive detention laws.
Indonesia anti-graft agency arrests top judge over bribery

Indonesia anti-graft agency arrests top judge over bribery

Indonesia's Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) arrested the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, Akil Mochtar, in Jakarta last night.
TI-M: Take audit report seriously, sack errant officers

TI-M: Take audit report seriously, sack errant officers

The watchdog warns that if no serious efforts were taken to punish errant civil servants, the country will then suffer more losses every year.
Twelve other amendment bills withdrawn

Twelve other amendment bills withdrawn

NONE UPDATED 6.05PM PARLIAMENT The second reading of Bills to amend 12 laws have been withdrawn from this sitting.
Lack of teeth to bite into graft, says ex-BN MP

Lack of teeth to bite into graft, says ex-BN MP

NONE Kamal Salih says organisations like the PAC and MACC lack the power to come down hard on leakages and graft.
Economist: Inking TPPA will sour ties with China

Economist: Inking TPPA will sour ties with China

NONE According to ex-UN Asst Sec-Gen of Economic Development Jomo Kwame Sundaram, the TPPA was designed to 'isolate China'.
Ali Rustam shows Umno how it should be done

Ali Rustam shows Umno how it should be done

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'What a shocking waste. No wonder Mohd Ali has the financial firepower to allegedly bribe his way to a VPship.'
MCA - two bald men fighting over a comb

MCA - two bald men fighting over a comb

FREE YOURSAY 'I am not siding with Liow here, but since when was the party president not responsible for the party's performance?'
Bishop lauds Rome group's quest for dialogue

Bishop lauds Rome group's quest for dialogue

NONE The efforts of Sant 'Egidio to forge dialogue between Muslims and Christians is of no small consequence, says Catholic prelate.
Step aside auditor-general, Tiger will fix the mess

Step aside auditor-general, Tiger will fix the mess

KINIBIZ Tiger read report after report on the auditor-general's findings in the 2012 audit with a mix of horror, outrage and amusement.
Experienced candidates sought for Sg Limau polls

Experienced candidates sought for Sg Limau polls

NONE Umno is hoping a veteran candidate may help it wrest Sungai Limau from PAS for the first time in almost two decades.
Mouse that ran up the RM3,810 clock now a fat cat?

Mouse that ran up the RM3,810 clock now a fat cat?

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘Why doesn't the Finance Ministry every year just write out a big fat cheque for everyone in all gov't bodies to be shared?'
IGP, missing weapons are no joking matter

IGP, missing weapons are no joking matter

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'I am disappointed that such a matter as missing firearms is dismissed by the IGP in such a flippant manner.'
PCA 'in line' with Najib's transformation programme

PCA 'in line' with Najib's transformation programme

PARLIAMENT The home minister says this is because the amended Act removes the absolute powers given to ministers.