Archive - 7 October 2013

Umno panel has no power to amend code of ethics

Umno panel has no power to amend code of ethics

The party's election code of ethics for members comes under the jurisdiction of the supreme council, says panel chairperson Tajol Rosli.
Audit: MACC has no power to demote civil servants

Audit: MACC has no power to demote civil servants

NONEThe MACC says that only certain departments have the power to take action against errant civil servants.
Discuss serious laws like PCA with BN leaders, Najib told

Discuss serious laws like PCA with BN leaders, Najib told

Kedah Gerakan Youth chief Tan Keng Liang urges PM Najib to consult BN component parties before tabling important bills in Parliament.
Kelantan tables deficit budget

Kelantan tables deficit budget

The Kelantan state government today announced a deficit of RM10.39 million and a decline in expected revenue of 5.58 percent for next year’s budget.
Appeals Court to decide on Oct 14 on use of 'Allah' word

Appeals Court to decide on Oct 14 on use of 'Allah' word

The much-awaited decision on whether or not the Catholic weekly publication The Herald can use the word ‘Allah’ will be delivered by the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya on Oct 14.
Kg Hakka folk bring 'police abuse' claim  to Suhakam

Kg Hakka folk bring 'police abuse' claim to Suhakam

NONEvideo icon smallAmong those injured was a woman, who broke her wrist and dislocated her arm when the police charged.
Fadilah: Shah Alam Hospital in final stage of completion

Fadilah: Shah Alam Hospital in final stage of completion

The construction of the Shah Alam Hospital in Section 7 is now complete, leaving just the final phase of bringing in and testing medical equipment.
2 million applications for PSC vacancies

2 million applications for PSC vacancies

More than two million applications were received by the Public Services Commission (PSC) to fill various vacancies in the civil service from January to September this year, said its chairperson Mahmood Adam.
'33pct drop in violent crimes due to Ops Cantas Khas'

'33pct drop in violent crimes due to Ops Cantas Khas'

Violent crime, including murder cases, has dropped by 33 percent in the 52 days since ‘Ops Cantas Khas’ was launched, the Dewan Negara was told today.
Gobind: What's your take on Zahid, Mr PM?

Gobind: What's your take on Zahid, Mr PM?

NONECalling Ahmad Zahid Hamidi an 'utter disgrace', the DAP MP wants the prime minister to state if he condones the action of his home minister.
Why is dispersal of aid fund delayed, asks Sarawak DAP

Why is dispersal of aid fund delayed, asks Sarawak DAP

The money is there, so why the delay in pay-out, which is seriously affecting the hardcore poor, asks its organising secretary Violet Yong.
KUB completes third runway at KLIA2

KUB completes third runway at KLIA2

KUB Malaysia Bhd has completed the third runway at the new terminal for low-cost carriers, KLIA2, said its chairperson Abd Halim Abd Samad.
Tweeting his way to national Gerakan Youth chief's post?

Tweeting his way to national Gerakan Youth chief's post?

Kedah Gerakan Youth chief Tan Keng Liang is counting on his social media skills as he takes on Penang counterpart Oh Tong Keong.
Najib must issue white paper on missing weapons

Najib must issue white paper on missing weapons

NONEPM Najib has to explain clearly whether the guns were indeed lost at sea, stolen by snatch thieves or what not.
Where's the fairness and the spread for IPOs?

Where's the fairness and the spread for IPOs?

KINIBIZ Tiger knows that you do not prosper just through sheer force, it is important to use one’s intelligence to get ahead of the game.
PKR opens fire on Zahid over 'instigation to murder'

PKR opens fire on Zahid over 'instigation to murder'

NONEIn short, N Surendran says the minister is instigating the police to plan criminal acts with the endorsement of the Home Ministry.
'RM7mil bungalow bought for Nedim's mum'

'RM7mil bungalow bought for Nedim's mum'

NONEThe house and luxury car were purchased for Nedim's mum, and are not paid for by him alone, says Nedim's girlfriend Nora Danish.
Little foreign interest in Malaysia's 30-year bonds

Little foreign interest in Malaysia's 30-year bonds

COMMENT There are worries over the health of public finances and further deterioration of the current account balance.
'That sick fellow is worse than Mahathir'

'That sick fellow is worse than Mahathir'

UPDATED 3.35PM Without mincing his words, a former journalist and former NUJ acting sec-gen claims Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is worse than the ex-PM.
Ali Rustam among four senators sworn in today

Ali Rustam among four senators sworn in today

All of them, who have been appointed senators for the first time, took their oath before Dewan Negara president Abu Zahar Ujang.
Kedah DAP takeover wrong way to solve problems

Kedah DAP takeover wrong way to solve problems

UPDATED 5.56PM CEC member Boo Cheng Hau says the state's issues should be resolved with an independent three-man panel, not by force.
'Apologise over racist docs remarks or we'll sue'

'Apologise over racist docs remarks or we'll sue'

NONEState exco member Dr Afif Bahardin says that lawyer Karpal Singh has sent Hilmi a notice of seven days to withdraw his remark.
'Why cut subsidies for people before those for firms?'

'Why cut subsidies for people before those for firms?'

NONENik Nazmi Nik Ahmad questions if sugar and flour subsidies will be reduced, despite prior assurances otherwise.
Youth candidate fumes over Umno polls 'rule change'

Youth candidate fumes over Umno polls 'rule change'

NONESyed Rosli Syed Harman Jamalullail, who is vying to  become Youth chief, has lodged a complaint with the disciplinary panel.
Carry on, Zahid tells 'Tiga Line' dons

Carry on, Zahid tells 'Tiga Line' dons

NONEvideo icon smallEXCLUSIVE He says Tiga Line underworld folk are not thugs and so he tells them to 'do what should be done.'
Wake up to state of animal welfare in zoos

Wake up to state of animal welfare in zoos

Don't rush through TPPA, US firms urge Washington

Don't rush through TPPA, US firms urge Washington

The ambitious agreement would encompass 800 million people, about a third of world trade and nearly 40 percent of the global economy.
Two years on, no action over 'Christian state' lie

Two years on, no action over 'Christian state' lie

The police have dismissed the claim by pro-Umno groups and Utusan Malaysia, but have not acted against them, says the DAP.
Aziz Bari settles suit with Utusan and Zul Noordin

Aziz Bari settles suit with Utusan and Zul Noordin

UPDATED 2.05PM His lawyer Mohd Hanipa Maidin says this follows Utusan’s willingness to retract the offending article.
May as well shut down all papers except Utusan

May as well shut down all papers except Utusan

NONEFREE YOURSAY 'Closed door, open door, indoor, outdoor - as long as it is reported truthfully, there is no room for threatening the media.'
PCA will come under fire at UN review, warns Suhakam

PCA will come under fire at UN review, warns Suhakam

NONEUPDATED 12.51PM It says the new preventive detention law will make us look bad in the Oct 24 UN review on our human rights record.

Tiong's suit dismissed, Ong Tee Keat 'vindicated'

Tiong's suit dismissed, Ong Tee Keat 'vindicated'

NONEUPDATED 7.43PM The RM10mil civil suit filed by Bintulu MP Tiong King Sing is settled. Both parties consent to dismiss the suit with costs.

Hisham disagrees, Mukhriz agrees to TV debate

Hisham disagrees, Mukhriz agrees to TV debate

NONEIncumbent Hishammuddin Hussein sees no need for such a debate among those vying for the Umno vice-president post.
Cops to scrutinise reports before probing Tony Pua

Cops to scrutinise reports before probing Tony Pua

Deputy IGP Mohd Bakri Mohd Zinin says this was to decide whether he should be investigated under the criminal law or the Sedition Act.
Borders case may head for constitutional crisis

Borders case may head for constitutional crisis

UPDATED 4.45PM This can take place if there is continued conflict of jurisdiction between the civil and syariah courts, opines a lawyer.
Perkasa urges audits on GLCs, with reports made public

Perkasa urges audits on GLCs, with reports made public

NONEIts president, Ibrahim Ali, says the performance index of the firms must also be monitored from time to time by an independent panel.
What is Zahid hiding?

What is Zahid hiding?

Damned by his own words and actions.
Zahid spins out of control in land of endless possibilities

Zahid spins out of control in land of endless possibilities

COMMENT Was Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's infamous fight and flight tactic pure idiocy or a calculated diversionary explosion?
PNB's 'SP Setia and Liew' dilemma

PNB's 'SP Setia and Liew' dilemma

NONEKINIBIZ The way Tiger sees it, PNB is in quite a pickle. Its CEO Liew Kee Sin may be moving to a rival and may take others with him.
With criminals, we shoot first, admits home minister

With criminals, we shoot first, admits home minister

video icon smallEXCLUSIVE In Zahid's words: '...There is no need to give them any more warning. If we get the evidence, we shoot first.'
Police to arrest 40 more Penans

Police to arrest 40 more Penans

Sarawak PKR warns the state government that it is worsening the  situation at the Murum dam site by sending more police personnel.
So, just how did Zahid threaten the media?

So, just how did Zahid threaten the media?

video icon smallEXCLUSIVE 'If any news about what I say appears in the newspapers, be it in Malay, English or Chinese or Tamil, I will shut down that newspaper.'
'Set up PSC to address gangsterism among Indians'

'Set up PSC to address gangsterism among Indians'

NONEIt should come up with steps to alleviate poverty and thus root out one reason behind criminal activity, says the DAP.
'Aggressive Plan B' against Kepong incinerator

'Aggressive Plan B' against Kepong incinerator

Now that attempts at engagement have failed, a committee will mobilise other groups against the proposed incinerator project.
If they lose Umno polls, it'll still be the fault of the Chinese

If they lose Umno polls, it'll still be the fault of the Chinese

umno agmFREE VOXPOP 'Climbing to the top leadership through bashing the Chinese in Umno is nothing new. The more 'kau' they bash the better...'
Shuhaimi, Tanda Putera flopped, get over it

Shuhaimi, Tanda Putera flopped, get over it

NONEFREE YOURSAY 'To invent conspiratorial theories is simply laughable. Accept that it bombed because it is an inauthentic...'