Archive - 29 October 2013

DPM  blasts opposition for trying to scare people on GST

DPM blasts opposition for trying to scare people on GST

Muhyiddin Yassin said despite the opposition knowing the new tax collection system would be more effective than the old system, they still distorted the matter.
Voters seem prepared for change, says Khairy

Voters seem prepared for change, says Khairy

SG LIMAU The  BN Youth chief  says BN has a good chance in the by-election if PAS' majority in its four strongholds could be reduced.
470,395 candidates to sit for SPM 2013 beginning Nov 6

470,395 candidates to sit for SPM 2013 beginning Nov 6

A total of 470,395 candidates will sit for this year’s Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination at 3,616 centres nationwide beginning Nov 6 until Dec 5.
Pizza Hut to probe PJ councillor's wheelchair issue

Pizza Hut to probe PJ councillor's wheelchair issue

Wheelchair-bound Anthony Thanasayan was purportedly barred from dining in a branch. The restaurant chain says it was a 'miscommunication'.

Jalan Melayu in KL to be redeveloped with Malay identity

Jalan Melayu in KL to be redeveloped with Malay identity

Jalan Melayu in Kuala Lumpur will be redeveloped to give it a Malay identity in terms of business, culture and heritage.
Malaysia, China to hold maiden military exercise next year

Malaysia, China to hold maiden military exercise next year

Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says the exercises would encompass the three disciplines of land, sea and air.
'Listen, listen, listen' Bawani wins, pro-M fate in balance

'Listen, listen, listen' Bawani wins, pro-M fate in balance

NONEUPDATED 7.20PM Pro-establishment Aspirasi loses its stranglehold on UUM, with pro-Mahasiswa poised to seize control.
Jakim to study recommendations made at UPR session

Jakim to study recommendations made at UPR session

DG Othman Mustapha says Jakim was committed to give fair consideration so long they did not contradict the Syariah and the constitution.
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2013-10-29

DPM 'apologises' to Azizan's family

DPM 'apologises' to Azizan's family

NONEvideo icon smallHe apologises 'if' Azizan's family felt insulted by his speech, but adds that it should not be construed as such.
BN MP echoes Anwar's urging to end sugar monopoly

BN MP echoes Anwar's urging to end sugar monopoly

PARLIAMENT Liberalisation of the sugar market will ensure that its price is competitive for consumers, says the BN-Johor Baru MP Shahrir Samad.
Saudi blogger Kashgari freed from jail after 20 months

Saudi blogger Kashgari freed from jail after 20 months

NONEHamza Kashgari fled Saudi Arabia for Malaysia in February last year after his tweets enraged some conservative Muslims.
'Power bill for Seri Perdana complex, not residence alone'

'Power bill for Seri Perdana complex, not residence alone'

video icon smallUPDATED 6PM Shahidan Kassim says the RM2.2mil electricity bill chalked up by the PM’s residence includes the hall and staff quarters.
Courts never under PM's thumb, says ex-premier

Courts never under PM's thumb, says ex-premier

NONEIn response to an article accusing him of 'destroying' the judiciary, Mahathir cites examples of how the courts ruled against him.
Repairs on MRR2 columns completed last Saturday

Repairs on MRR2 columns completed last Saturday

PARLIAMENT Deputy Works Minister Rosnah Rashid Shirlin says the repairs, which were started on Aug 12, 2004, cost RM102.32 million.
Frustrated Boo won't lead Johor DAP any more

Frustrated Boo won't lead Johor DAP any more

Troubled by internal factionalism, DAP Johor chairperson Dr Boo Cheng Hau says he is quitting as an example of personal leadership.
Customs Dept gets ready to implement GST in 2015

Customs Dept gets ready to implement GST in 2015

Its DG Khazali Ahmad says all officers had been trained and given the necessary exposure and training on the GST and its implementation.
Mahathir faces a bore's dilemma

Mahathir faces a bore's dilemma

NONE COMMENT His anti-Najib salvo will both be heeded and ignored - the best antidote for a man who has a chameleon-like persona.
'Standing orders for cops only, won't be made public'

'Standing orders for cops only, won't be made public'

PARLIAMENT The police standing orders are procedures and trade-craft of police duties and cannot be revealed to the public, says Home Minister Zahid Hamidi.
Chinese await Mukhriz's 'big announcement'

Chinese await Mukhriz's 'big announcement'

NONE SG LIMAU Before they cast their votes, the Chinese community want to see if the Kedah MB has anything special for them.
The PM who listens, cares and keeps promises

The PM who listens, cares and keeps promises

Malaysia flies up World Bank pro-business ranking

Malaysia flies up World Bank pro-business ranking

UPDATED 4.35PM At 6th place, Malaysia is in the same league as Singapore, Hong Kong and ahead of Australia and the UK.
Pahang Orang Asli lose customary land case

Pahang Orang Asli lose customary land case

The High Court in Kuantan rules that the 82 Orang Asli families from the Semaq Beri tribe failed to establish their ownership of the land.
Dr M's money claim possibly based on 'hearsay'

Dr M's money claim possibly based on 'hearsay'

NONEvideo icon smallUPDATED 2.35PM Shahidan Kassim says it is not so easy as one would have to bribe at least 75,000 Umno members.
Cow slaughter part of school education, says MP

Cow slaughter part of school education, says MP

NONEUPDATED 2.10PM PARLIAMENT Shabudin Yahaya (BN-Tasek Gelugor) describes the slaughter as a practical lesson.
BN's Ahmad Sohaimi denies he's pulling out of race

BN's Ahmad Sohaimi denies he's pulling out of race

DAY 7 SG LIMAU Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they take place in the run-up to the by-election on Nov 4.
Police detain 11 over killer Ambank guard case

Police detain 11 over killer Ambank guard case

Selangor CID chief SAC Mohd Adnan Abdullah says the six men and five women were detained to assist in establishing the guard’s whereabouts.
'Shoddy sugar deal by gov't caused price hike'

'Shoddy sugar deal by gov't caused price hike'

NONEThe removal of the 34 sen subsidy is not why sugar prices are high in M'sia - rather it's due to a flawed hedging attempt, says DAP.

PM's Dept's huge budget justified, says Idris Jala

PM's Dept's huge budget justified, says Idris Jala

NONEHe says it is the decision-maker and implementing body for gov't policies. It's been allocated RM16.45bil, the highest ever.
After MB's U-turn, Gerakan to help capture fence-sitters

After MB's U-turn, Gerakan to help capture fence-sitters

NONESG LIMAU Tan Keng Liang says at least 100 Gerakan supporters will be in Sg Limau to try and capture these voters.
Crime rates static over past year, statistics reveal

Crime rates static over past year, statistics reveal

NONEUPDATED 2.55PM PARLIAMENT The rates have decreased from 153,669 cases last year to 111,020 cases up to September.
'Not too much to ask PM to change his lifestyle'

'Not too much to ask PM to change his lifestyle'

NONEIt is not unreasonable to ask the prime minister to adopt the simpler lifestyle of the Pakatan heads of gov't, says a PAS leader.
MP cries foul over RM69k salaries, redundant agencies

MP cries foul over RM69k salaries, redundant agencies

NONEvideo icon smallUPDATED 2.40PM The PM wants folk to adapt to rising costs, but his dept has agencies with huge upkeep, says DAP.
Now that Budget 2014 is tabled, what's next?

Now that Budget 2014 is tabled, what's next?

COMMENT If no proper measures are taken during implementation, then we may even experience a potential increase in fiscal deficit.
Aid to poor and disabled 'quietly cut' in Budget 2014

Aid to poor and disabled 'quietly cut' in Budget 2014

Despite its grand announcements, allocations for the poor are lower than what was provided in Budget 2013, says Padang Serai MP N Surendran.
The voices of the dead from National Service

The voices of the dead from National Service

National service girlsCOMMENT Too many wrongs have taken place in the National Service training. An independent survey of it has to be done to improve it.

Gov't vs Mkini on publishing permit to be heard tomorrow

Gov't vs Mkini on publishing permit to be heard tomorrow

NONEThis is the appeal against the High Court decision quashing the ministry's move not to issue Malaysiakini a publishing licence.
Like 'Allah', the cabinet is in disarray over Korban

Like 'Allah', the cabinet is in disarray over Korban

FREE YOURSAY 'One just wonders why religion, race and politics must be dragged into everything, especially into an educational institution.'
Finance minister goes AWOL at Budget debate

Finance minister goes AWOL at Budget debate

FREE VOXPOP 'As usual Najib leaves pressing issues at home and flies overseas. God save Malaysia as we are sailing with the captain missing.'
Is Najib saying, 'Let them eat lobsters?'

Is Najib saying, 'Let them eat lobsters?'

FREE VOXPOP ‘The more exclusions, the more this tax looks like a farce because the cost to administer it may properly outweigh the benefits.'
Will Muhyiddin state official stand on cow slaughter?

Will Muhyiddin state official stand on cow slaughter?

NONEFREE YOURSAY 'If the slaughtering of cows in schools is not a ministry policy, shouldn't he come out and make an official stand...'
PKR: Sabah's needs ignored again in Budget 2014

PKR: Sabah's needs ignored again in Budget 2014

video icon smallJust one percent has been allocated to Sabah despite the Borneo states delivering 46 seats to BN in GE13, laments PKR's Roland Chia.
Report: Wider gender gap under Najib

Report: Wider gender gap under Najib

The latest World Economic Forum report ranks Malaysia among the bottom 25 percent of countries with regard to gender inequality.
Gov't can set record straight in 'Allah' case

Gov't can set record straight in 'Allah' case

NONESidang Injil Borneo Church's case will be heard in the High Court following seizure of its Bahasa Indonesia materials in 2007.
New income tax structure savings won't offset GST

New income tax structure savings won't offset GST

NONESavings that households can make with a lower income tax is not likely to offset the amount they will pay under GST, says expert.