Archive - 24 October 2013

No evacuation call made, say Cameron flood victims

No evacuation call made, say Cameron flood victims

NONECameron Highlands locals claim police made no attempt at early evacuation.
Specs for voters to see BN 'clearly' on ballot

Specs for voters to see BN 'clearly' on ballot

video icon smallSG LIMAU Minister Jamil Khir Baharom says the free spectacles will help recipients see BN's logo clearly on the ballot slip.
Pakatan's 'alternative budget' takes aim at deficit

Pakatan's 'alternative budget' takes aim at deficit

No GST, but increasing taxes on the rich, cutting gov't wastage and defence spending, and scrapping national service are in its shadow budget.

GST will hit poor far more than the rich, says DAP

GST will hit poor far more than the rich, says DAP

NONEBukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim challenges MCA's claim that the new tax will redistribute wealth from the haves to the have-nots.
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Gov't: Malaysia now worse than US mafia wars

Gov't: Malaysia now worse than US mafia wars

NONEUPDATED 6.55PM PARLIAMENT Wan Junaidi says gang members here even dare hold a public funeral procession.
Ensure income equality before implementing GST

Ensure income equality before implementing GST

COMMENT What will be the risks we face with the implementation of GST by a government that is not managed effectively and efficiently?
Really, Obama? Najib gov't tolerant and progressive?

Really, Obama? Najib gov't tolerant and progressive?

Protasco bags US$183mil job to build government quarters

Protasco bags US$183mil job to build government quarters

Malaysian builder Protasco Bhd has won a RM578.5 million (US$182.61 million) job to build apartments for government servants in the country’s administrative capital of Putrajaya, the firm said in a stock exchange filing late yesterday.
PAS Youth wants Comango to drop 'unIslamic' demands

PAS Youth wants Comango to drop 'unIslamic' demands

Refer to federal constitution and Islamic principles in your presentation to UN Universal Periodic Review Process, it tells the NGO grouping.
1.7mil households yet to own a house, Dewan told

1.7mil households yet to own a house, Dewan told

PARLIAMENT A total of 1.7 million households in Malaysia have yet to own a house, reveals Abdul Rahman Dahlan in Parliament today.
'Amendment will turn lock-ups into killing fields'

'Amendment will turn lock-ups into killing fields'

prison jail grill hands 130607Lawyers for Liberty says allowing police to hold a person for 60 days instead of the current 30, spells disaster.
Another pre-Deepavali briefing for teachers

Another pre-Deepavali briefing for teachers

Hindu primary school teachers in Penang are forced to change their holiday plans because of last minute re-scheduling of a course they must attend.
MP wants Noh to retract false 1987 Ops Lalang claim

MP wants Noh to retract false 1987 Ops Lalang claim

Teresa Kok says Noh Omar painted a false picture that non-Malays caused racial tensions back then when a split in Umno was the real reason.
Umno asked to prove PAS 'gave nod to pole dancing'

Umno asked to prove PAS 'gave nod to pole dancing'

SG LIMAU Ex-exco member Amiruddin Hamzah says the licences are approved by the district office and not the exco under the state gov’t.
So who killed Altantuya and why, Mr PM?

So who killed Altantuya and why, Mr PM?

Kula tells Kamala to opt for plain talk

Kula tells Kamala to opt for plain talk

On ritual slaughter in schools, DAP leader tells Deputy Education Minister P Kamalanathan to make matters plain and clear.  
'Secrecy clause' will protect dubious voters

'Secrecy clause' will protect dubious voters

UPDATED 4PM Serdang MP Ong Kian Ming shows an example of how Section 203A of the Penal Code can be abused to protect wrongful practices.
PAC demands answers from Khazanah over investments

PAC demands answers from Khazanah over investments

UPDATED 6.43PM PAC claims it asked the national audit dept to seek answers from Khazanah over its losses, but Khazanah has yet to answer.
MCA defends Mukhriz's statement on Chinese schools

MCA defends Mukhriz's statement on Chinese schools

NONEUPDATED 4.35PM SG LIMAU Chor Chee Heong says what the Kedah MB wants to do is prioritise help to those who need it most.
Shabery to go before PAC on Nov 14, live telecast unlikely

Shabery to go before PAC on Nov 14, live telecast unlikely

NONEUPDATED 4.14PM PAC chief Nur Jazlan says standing orders bar PAC proceedings being made public until the final report is tabled.
NFC report set to be made public in two weeks

NFC report set to be made public in two weeks

NONEUPDATED 4.10PM PAC chief Nur Jazlan says it is in the midst of ratifying the report produced by the previous panel.
Johor Port deputy CEO charged with corruption

Johor Port deputy CEO charged with corruption

Mohamad Hanafiah Abu Mansor was charged in the Sessions Court in JB today with two counts of corruption, involving projects worth RM2.7mil.
BN wants three PKR reps to join them, says Baru

BN wants three PKR reps to join them, says Baru

Baru Bian describes the enticement as an attempt to weaken the support for the party and to cause suspicion among their supporters.
'MCA members chided at coffee shops during GE13'

'MCA members chided at coffee shops during GE13'

UPDATED 4.40PM SG LIMAU MCA sees its work in Sungai Limau as ‘tough'.
Maximus and Yee retain PBS deputy chief posts

Maximus and Yee retain PBS deputy chief posts

Dr Maximus Ongkili and Dr Yee Moh Chai retained their deputy president posts in Parti Bersatu Sabah’s supreme council elections.
'Don't just harp on korban, what about other faiths?'

'Don't just harp on korban, what about other faiths?'

NONE Ex-mufti Asri agrees that cow slaughter in schools is inappropriate but this also applies to other religious acts in public places.
Residents unaware of danger despite hearing siren

Residents unaware of danger despite hearing siren

UPDATED 4.30PM Village head says water had never before overflowed the banks, and so residents didn’t think anything was amiss.
Gov't urged to help bosses so they can pay minimum wage

Gov't urged to help bosses so they can pay minimum wage

NONE PSM and Jaringan Rakyat Tertindas submit a memo to the gov’t urging incentives for their small and medium enterprise employers.
No more kow-towing to Umno, says Gerakan's Mah

No more kow-towing to Umno, says Gerakan's Mah

NONE Gerakan must change the perception that it 'kow tows' to Umno, says sec-gen Mah Siew Keong, who is battling for the presidency.
Drop in number of flood victims in Perak

Drop in number of flood victims in Perak

Manjung district welfare officer Anuwar Ismail says the evacuation centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Batu was closed at 10am today.
After Ringlet, expect bigger dam disasters

After Ringlet, expect bigger dam disasters

COMMENT NGOs warned about sedimentation caused by logging and other ‘development' when Bakun Dam was proposed. Now, if it overflows...
IGP vows to track down Ambank murderer

IGP vows to track down Ambank murderer

The police will go all out to nab the murderer of Ambank officer Norazita Abu Talib, who was shot dead by a security guard.
Think tank: Gov't must plug leakages if GST imposed

Think tank: Gov't must plug leakages if GST imposed

NONE UPDATED 2.51PM The Centre for Public Policy Studies says the new tax must come with curbing graft and more transparency in expenditure.
Husam, Mat Sabu and Tuan Ibrahim choices for PAS No 2

Husam, Mat Sabu and Tuan Ibrahim choices for PAS No 2

UPDATED 3.10PM A tussle for the PAS deputy presidency appears to be taking shape, with four leaders nominated to take on incumbent Mohamad Sabu.
Watch out for attempts to bribe voters, warns PAS

Watch out for attempts to bribe voters, warns PAS

DAY 2 SG LIMAU Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they take place in the run-up to the by-election on Nov 4.
Kamalanathan: Korban in schools not permitted

Kamalanathan: Korban in schools not permitted

NONE UPDATED 2.55PM He says the slaughter of cows was never allowed in schools, but the gov't will not issue a circular on the matter.
Pakatan: GST a 'lazy' way to increase revenue

Pakatan: GST a 'lazy' way to increase revenue

video icon smallUPDATED 3.50PM The GST if implemented will be addictive to the gov't and it will never be reduced, says PKR veep Nurul Izzah Anwar.
Umno bids to undermine PAS' Islamic credentials

Umno bids to undermine PAS' Islamic credentials

sg limau by election umno ceramah 241013 thumbnailSG LIMAU The first day of the campaign trial has taken on a deep religious undertone as PAS and Umno try to outdo each other.
Budget 2014 a balancing act for Najib

Budget 2014 a balancing act for Najib

KINIBIZ We take a look at what Malaysians can expect at Najib Abdul Razak’s Budget 2014 announcement tomorrow.
MP: Why wasn't Cameron dam water level monitored?

MP: Why wasn't Cameron dam water level monitored?

NONEUPDATED 1.05PM DAP’s Raub MP Mohd Ariff Sabri Abdul Aziz says that this is because water levels do not ‘rise in an instant’.
'How did Felda London hotel value rise 20pct in 6 months?'

'How did Felda London hotel value rise 20pct in 6 months?'

NONEUPDATED 12.50PM Lim Guan Eng says the Grand Plaza Service Apartments had been valued at £80mil six months before purchase.
Retailers are most afraid of GST, says BN MP

Retailers are most afraid of GST, says BN MP

NONEUPDATED 3.50PM PARLIAMENT It would mean that they could no longer 'manipulate the system', says Nur Jazlan Mohamed
Is Perkasa running our schools?

Is Perkasa running our schools?

school childrenFREE VOXPOP 'If you want to educate Muslim students, then take them to the nearest masjid where the ritual is carried out.'
Influx of illegal workers worries Sarawakians

Influx of illegal workers worries Sarawakians

15,000 illegal immigrants and large numbers of illegal workers in Sarawak the reason for increasing crime and worsening social problems, says PKR.
Mahathir wounded, but still dangerous

Mahathir wounded, but still dangerous

NONEFREE YOURSAY 'This could be his last hurrah - to wait for the next round might be too late given his age, and Najib will further...'
NFC talks failed because Japanese are not cows

NFC talks failed because Japanese are not cows

NONEFREE YOURSAY ‘How can you ever ask someone to take over a ‘handicapped company' such as NFC without any sweetener?'
'Allah' ban all is about 'ketuanan Melayu'

'Allah' ban all is about 'ketuanan Melayu'

NONECOMMENT And, the recently passed amendments to the Prevention of Crime Act are the last nail in the coffin' for human rights.
Disaster victim planned to return to Indonesia

Disaster victim planned to return to Indonesia

Kasmu Idwan's husband says he and his wife were supposed to go back to the village in Bandung, Indonesia in three months time to visit relatives there.
Utusan apologises for defaming Syed Husin Ali

Utusan apologises for defaming Syed Husin Ali

NONEUPDATED 11.40AM Yet again the Umno-owned daily apologises for defaming a person - this time to former PRM chief Syed Husin Ali.

UM lecturer clarifies 'asset declaration unfair' statement

UM lecturer clarifies 'asset declaration unfair' statement

video icon smallMuhammad Asri Mohd Ali says he did not mean to defend long-serving politicians, but was instead pointing out their dilemmas.

The constitution is supreme, not religion

The constitution is supreme, not religion

herald the catholic weekly online 241207COMMENT Although the publication that was before the court was 'The Herald', the ruling affects all books and publications.
Activists take to the streets as new tax looms

Activists take to the streets as new tax looms

Protests are held in five major towns ahead of the expected GST announcement tomorrow.
NGO: Tweet PM today if you're against GST

NGO: Tweet PM today if you're against GST

anti gst protest 231013 thumbnailUPDATED 7.20PM Jerit is urging the people to tweet to the PM from noon today to protest the move to introduce the GST.
Human-made, not natural disaster, behind dam mishap

Human-made, not natural disaster, behind dam mishap

FREE YOURSAY ‘Obviously someone has blundered over the release of dam water. This is not a natural disaster, this is a human-made disaster.'