Archive - 12 October 2013

Pahang looks for site for St Thomas schools

Pahang looks for site for St Thomas schools

NONEMenteri Besar Adnan Yaakob says the move was to resolve the issue of closing the two schools from January.
Perak FA clear squad of fixing, police still investigate

Perak FA clear squad of fixing, police still investigate

NONEPerak FA has lifted the suspension on their squad over match-fixing suspicions during the northern state's Malaysia Cup exit.
Improper to oust media from Umno meeting, says Johor MB

Improper to oust media from Umno meeting, says Johor MB

NONEHe describes as inappropriate the ousting of reporters from the delegates meeting and election of the Pasir Gudang Umno Youth.
KJ trounces rivals; Shahrizat and Mas poised for victory

KJ trounces rivals; Shahrizat and Mas poised for victory

video icon smallAs the counting progresses, the two incumbents appear to be way ahead of the pack while newcomer for the Puteri wing is making strides.
MaGIC can help gov't reduce reliance on foreign workers

MaGIC can help gov't reduce reliance on foreign workers

Plans to set up the Malaysian Gobal Innovation and Creative Centre (MaGIC) can help the gov't in reducing dependence on foreign workers.
AirAsia not withdrawing from Philippines, says Fernandes

AirAsia not withdrawing from Philippines, says Fernandes

AirAsia is not withdrawing from the Philippines market but instead aggressively expanding through its new branding with AirAsia Zest.
DAP bids to quell Johor disquiet tonight

DAP bids to quell Johor disquiet tonight

Party supremo Lim Kit Siang is in Johor and will meet with state leaders to iron out differences being aired in the media over the past week.
Invitation to police shootout irresponsible, says Azmin

Invitation to police shootout irresponsible, says Azmin

He is upset at the police condition that Surendran sign an indemnity form, likening it to endorsing his own death warrant.
Ailing papers offer free tablets to boost subscription

Ailing papers offer free tablets to boost subscription

Malay Mail eventA gang of four dailies including The Malay Mail hope that giving out tablets will counter the drop in circulation noted recently.
Folk urged to join anti-Lynas blockade at Kuantan Port

Folk urged to join anti-Lynas blockade at Kuantan Port

SMSL wants participants to park their cars at the port's entrance at 11pm on Tuesday to stop the delivery of the shipment to the Lynas plant.
Gerakan leaders slam Chua for remarks on party

Gerakan leaders slam Chua for remarks on party

NONEPeeved, they tell Chua Soi Lek to take a 'look in the mirror' and blame MCA for dragging them down in GE13.
Inquiry grills MPPP on role in Menara Umno incident

Inquiry grills MPPP on role in Menara Umno incident

Questioning throws up more shortcomings from the way building construction is supervised to lack of coordination in emergency situations.
Acting on the Auditor- General's Report

Acting on the Auditor- General's Report

COMMENT The annual funds wastage is becoming ever more unbearable, so demands urgent rectification as the nation wobbles along, 
The Star front page 'too much', fumes Liow

The Star front page 'too much', fumes Liow

star front page anti-Liow Tiong LaiUPDATED 2.48PM He is livid that his arch-rival is using the daily as his personal firing squad ahead of the MCA showdown next week
Excited first-timers cast votes in Umno wings polls

Excited first-timers cast votes in Umno wings polls

Setiawangsa Umno Youth division delegates showed up in droves of motorcycles to cast their votes in the wings' elections at the divisional and national levels today.
MACC urged to act against Umno money politics

MACC urged to act against Umno money politics

Whether the MACC dares to take action against a political party in the ruling coalition is an acid test for the graft buster, says TI-M.

Election courts worse than Election Commission

Election courts worse than Election Commission

NONECOMMENT With polls petitions routinely dismissed on various technical grounds, can the people say justice has been served?
Ka Chuan: EGM for Liow bashing is cruel

Ka Chuan: EGM for Liow bashing is cruel

He says that he's not siding Liow, only that he represents the young generation trained to take over the leadership at all levels of the party.
Zahid is common law's subversive

Zahid is common law's subversive

NONECOMMENT His weighing in favour of the draconian reaches of the law subverts the common law pillar of our constitutional polity.
D-Day for Shahrizat and Khairy as Umno decides

D-Day for Shahrizat and Khairy as Umno decides

Today's Youth and Wanita polls see the delegates deciding on the political careers of the two incumbents.
MP: Gov't wasted RM6.5bil if audit report right

MP: Gov't wasted RM6.5bil if audit report right

NONEMP Ong Kian Ming sums up the possible amount of public money down the drain based on the cases cited in the report.
Don't just harp on excess funds, Anwar tells Khalid

Don't just harp on excess funds, Anwar tells Khalid

NONEHow about looking after the needy and those who need a helping hand to overcome their various financial difficulties, he urges the MB.
Bekir has more money than some banks

Bekir has more money than some banks

FREE YOURSAY 'Even the banks in Malaysia do not have that kind of money. Shahnaz, please tell us how much tax your ex-husband pays every year...'
Who's more stupid - MACC chief or us?

Who's more stupid - MACC chief or us?

FREE YOURSAY 'Yes, MACC chief Abu Kassim Mohamed, you cannot charge people with stupidity but we can sack them for it.'
There must be a lot of idiots in gov't

There must be a lot of idiots in gov't

NONEFREE YOURSAY 'Would a thief tell you how he steals? If the MACC chief is as stupid as this, how do we expect him to catch...'
Dyana Sofya lodges report over fake FB profile

Dyana Sofya lodges report over fake FB profile

NONEKit Siang's political aide says the Facebook profile was interacting with more than 250 social media friends while pretending to be her.
Let's watch Shabery defend K-Pop bill on prime time

Let's watch Shabery defend K-Pop bill on prime time

MP SPEAKS We will support the PAC in submitting an amendment to Parliament to allow it to hold public hearings on the audit report.
Raw deal for TNB thanks to Dr M's crony capitalism

Raw deal for TNB thanks to Dr M's crony capitalism

NONEFREE YOURSAY 'Well, you can't charge people with being stupid, you can only curse that you are paying for others' stupidity.'
Why such uneasiness among Muslims over 'Allah'?

Why such uneasiness among Muslims over 'Allah'?

NONEIt cannot be exclusive to Muslims as the Jews and Christians in the Arab-speaking world refer to the Almighty as 'Allah'.
IGP invites Surendran to a 'skin feeling'

IGP invites Surendran to a 'skin feeling'

NONEThe police chief has offered to allow the PKR parliamentarian to tag along for the next gunfight. And the latter is willing.