Archive - 31 October 2013

Purchase of Rafale jets not decided, says Mindef

Purchase of Rafale jets not decided, says Mindef

The government has not decided to buy Rafale fighter jets as replacement for MiG-29 fighter jets which have served the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) for over three decades.  
'Spying' aimed at counter-terrorism, embassy tells Anifah

'Spying' aimed at counter-terrorism, embassy tells Anifah

Foreign Minister Anifah Aman says the US embassy has explained that all surveillance activities are for the purpose of counter-terrorism.  
Tenom MP wants ROS to probe Comango

Tenom MP wants ROS to probe Comango

BN's MP Raime Unggi continues to accuse Comango of going against Islam and the federal constitution in its human rights report.
60 declared bankrupt each day, says Nancy Shukri

60 declared bankrupt each day, says Nancy Shukri

Each day in this country, 60 people aged between 35 and 44 years are declared bankrupt, with them making up 34.31 percent, the highest, out of the total number.
98,427 foreigners issued with IMM13 since 1999

98,427 foreigners issued with IMM13 since 1999

PARLIAMENT A total of 98,427 holders of the IMM13 documents are reported to have been registered in the country since the issuance of the document was introduced in 1999, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Nov 14 decision for bid to quash one charge against Alvivi

Nov 14 decision for bid to quash one charge against Alvivi

The High Court today scheduled Nov 14 to decide on the application to quash one of the three charges faced by controversial couple Alvin Tan and Vivian Lee, who are accused of insulting Muslims during Ramadan this year.
RM322,000 damages for being jailed longer than needed

RM322,000 damages for being jailed longer than needed

Judge Hadhariah Syed Ismail also orders costs of RM15,000 and a five percent interest on damages to be paid to Ahmad Skhri Ramli.
Sandakan Airport upgrading to be ready by end of next year

Sandakan Airport upgrading to be ready by end of next year

PARLIAMENT A RM70 million project to upgrade the Sandakan Airport in Sabah is expected to be completed by the end of next year.
PKR: Gov't must stop US and Australia spying

PKR: Gov't must stop US and Australia spying

flagsTheir diplomatic missions in M'sia are reportedly part of a global spying network, says PKR, adding other countries may be involved.

Building caretaker charged with murder of teenager

Building caretaker charged with murder of teenager

Poon Wai Hong, 23, was accused of killing Ng Yuk Tim at Jalan PJU 1/4F, Kampung Cempaka, Kelana Jaya between 3pm and 4pm on Oct 21.
Where is Bagan Datoh MRSM project, PAS asks Zahid

Where is Bagan Datoh MRSM project, PAS asks Zahid

NONE Perak PAS says the MP, who is also home minister, must explain his unfulfilled promise to build a Maktab Rendah Sains Mara there.
Indonesia strike fizzles, giving gov't and bosses a break

Indonesia strike fizzles, giving gov't and bosses a break

Police say fewer than 50,000 workers gathered in and around Jakarta to demand an increase in minimum wages and improved social welfare.
MCA: Polls pledges missing from Pakatan budget

MCA: Polls pledges missing from Pakatan budget

UPDATED 4.40PM Pakatan's promise of lower fuel and car prices were not reflected in their alternative budget, points out MCA's Chua Tee Yong.
MCA plays hudud card again at Sg Limau

MCA plays hudud card again at Sg Limau

DAY 9 SG LIMAU Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they take place in the run-up to the by-election on Nov 4.
Taib-linked firm bags RM600mil S'wak Energy job

Taib-linked firm bags RM600mil S'wak Energy job

NONEUPDATED 8PM Sarawak Energy Bhd gets rapped for awarding mega-contracts to a company linked to the CM's son.
Khalid should care less and mind more

Khalid should care less and mind more

COMMENT Selangor MB has done superbly well, now it would be splendid if he minded the minutiae less and the macro-picture more.
Penang gets RM880.65mil for new projects

Penang gets RM880.65mil for new projects

Various projects, worth RM880.65mil, will be implemented in Penang next year, says State Federal Action Council chairperson Zainal Abidin Osman.
BN slammed for RM1mil aid to tiny Chinese school

BN slammed for RM1mil aid to tiny Chinese school

NONEvideo icon smallUPDATED 4.08PM SG LIMAU PAS' Amiruddin Hamzah asks the logic of such a sum for a school with 15 students.
'What has Shahrizat done for Malaysian women?'

'What has Shahrizat done for Malaysian women?'

NONEA poll shows they are still among the world's most repressed. DAP says this shames Shahrizat, the erstwhile women's minister.
PAS MP retracts Najib's 'bathe keris' remark

PAS MP retracts Najib's 'bathe keris' remark

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 4.34PM Sepang MP Mohamed Hanipa Maidin admits the comment he made at the Oct 23 sitting of Parliament was taken from Wikipedia.
GST collectors seek to dethrone cash

GST collectors seek to dethrone cash

The GST is a boon to IT firms that may win infrastructure contracts and fees - provided they can convince people to switch to electronic payments.
Petronas finds new gas deposits in three countries

Petronas finds new gas deposits in three countries

NONEPetronas today announces new gas discoveries in three of its upstream ventures in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia.
DAP: Come clean on Pemandu's payroll

DAP: Come clean on Pemandu's payroll

Its Serdang MP Ong Kian Ming also wants company directorships held by all Pemandu staff to be made public to avoid conflicts of interest.

Yes, overall crime went down, admits Zahid

Yes, overall crime went down, admits Zahid

NONEUPDATED 3.50PM However, the home minister insists serious crimes have been rising since the Emergency Ordinance was abolished.
Transport minister to be decided after MCA EGM

Transport minister to be decided after MCA EGM

'Whatever it is, we wait for the AGM first. Subsequently, I will make a decision,' says Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak in London.
Gov't undecided over appeal on M'kini publishing permit

Gov't undecided over appeal on M'kini publishing permit

NONEUPDATED 3.40PM Zahid says he will seek legal advice on the dismissal of the appeal against the granting of a permit to M'Kini.

Tiger seeks employment in ZTE

Tiger seeks employment in ZTE

KINIBIZ Sometimes an association with a name, yes, ZTE, sees stocks running - and Tiger would like to run along with them, too.
Azizan's family accepts Muhyiddin's apology

Azizan's family accepts Muhyiddin's apology

NONESG LIMAU The former MB’s widow Faekah Sheikh Hamzah says the DPM’s statement may have been ‘misinterpreted’.
MP: Why raise fuel subsidies amid dropping oil prices?

MP: Why raise fuel subsidies amid dropping oil prices?

UPDATED 4.15PM DAP’s Ng Wei Aik says diplomacy aimed at Syria and Iran and the US gov’t shutdown means the oil price dipped to below US102 a barrel.
'For the sake of Islam, stop helping other religions'

'For the sake of Islam, stop helping other religions'

Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia issues this warning to the government, after accusing it of promoting other religions just to draw more tourists to the country.
Anwar: I never said I am against GST in principle

Anwar: I never said I am against GST in principle

UPDATED 4.05PM  Its implementation, he insists, must be contingent upon deficit reduction, elimination of graft and elevation of the people’s livelihood.
Halim Saad's RM1.8bil suit against gov't struck out

Halim Saad's RM1.8bil suit against gov't struck out

NONEUPDATED 2.20PM High Court strikes out claim the ex-Renong chairperson filed against Khazanah Nasional and Nor Mohamed Yakcop.
Low: Gov't must step into cheating claim by British

Low: Gov't must step into cheating claim by British

NONERule of law must be upheld regardless of personalities involved, he says of RM12mil loss claim by 60 British investors.
6 DAP reps, Arul arrested as gov't tears down Kg Hakka

6 DAP reps, Arul arrested as gov't tears down Kg Hakka

NONEvideo icon smallUPDATED 9PM After a drawn-out 12-hour affair, all detainees were released at 8.30pm. [PHOTO GALLERY]
Both BN and PAS candidates are like 'puppets'

Both BN and PAS candidates are like 'puppets'

NONESG LIMAU As Nov 4 nears, the candidates remain in the background as their party bosses take the lead in this by-election battle.
'Sg Limau fisherfolk got nothing from PAS gov't'

'Sg Limau fisherfolk got nothing from PAS gov't'

NONESG LIMAU The fishermen are forlorn. And they see the BN as the performer, unlike PAS, which never looked into their problems...
Pakatan achieved 15pct? That's a success, Zahid

Pakatan achieved 15pct? That's a success, Zahid

FREE YOURSAY ‘This minister had not spoken for a while now. As usual, when he opens his mouth, a load of rubbish is sure to pour out.'
When is an apology not an apology?

When is an apology not an apology?

NONEFREE YOURSAY 'When a person, especially a leader, realises his remarks has hurt someone, he should apologise unreservedly.'
Look who's talking about the extremists

Look who's talking about the extremists

FREE YOURSAY 'When you point a finger at others, four are pointing at you. Mahathir, have you taken a look at yourself in the mirror lately? No?'
Malaysiakini vs gov't verdict only a 'battle half won'

Malaysiakini vs gov't verdict only a 'battle half won'

NONEFREE YOURSAY 'The show is not over until the fat lady sings. Wait for the Federal Court because this is the land of endless possibilities.'
Alarm over Bertam flood risk raised years ago

Alarm over Bertam flood risk raised years ago

NONEFOCUS Researchers warned forest clearing caused siltation, while a 2011 simulation predicted folk were in harm's way.