Archive - 1 November 2013

What a can of worms!

What a can of worms!

With more still waiting to be opened.
Varsity's planned LGBT seminar invites scorn

Varsity's planned LGBT seminar invites scorn

NONEHowever, UTM Counselling and Career Centre says that they ‘are taking a liberal approach and are not trying to condemn anyone'.
61,859 candidates to sit for STPM beginning Nov 6

61,859 candidates to sit for STPM beginning Nov 6

A total of 61,859 candidates will sit for the 3rd Term of the 2013 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination at 773 centres nationwide from Nov 6 to 18.
Classified military info still safe, says Armed Forces chief

Classified military info still safe, says Armed Forces chief

'We have stringent procedures and preventive measures to ensure our information does not fall into the hands of foreign parties.'
Judge ticks off Nik Nazmi's lawyer  as 'stubborn'

Judge ticks off Nik Nazmi's lawyer as 'stubborn'

Lawyer Eric Paulsen submits that the charge relating to the May Blackout 505 rally was politically motivated. This displeases Justice Noor Azian.

Jakarta raises minimum wage by 11pct

Jakarta raises minimum wage by 11pct

Indonesia’s capital raised its minimum wages by 11 percent today, far below demands for a 50 percent rise during a two-day strike that failed to draw the millions hoped for by some labour groups.
Najib plagued by protesters in London, again

Najib plagued by protesters in London, again

NONEFor the second time in two days, crowds yesterday tell the PM 'corruption and unethical practices are not welcome in UK'.
Khairy: US envoy's excuse for spying unacceptable

Khairy: US envoy's excuse for spying unacceptable

The Umno Youth chief says that any form of espionage from the United States is a move to ‘undermine its target countries’ sovereignty’.
Two Filipino security guards jailed for using fake ICs

Two Filipino security guards jailed for using fake ICs

Two Filipino security guards were today sentenced to a month’s jail each by the magistrate’s court in Petaling Jaya today for using fake identity cards as their personal identification document.
'Better to view Tanda Putera than go to PAS ceramahs'

'Better to view Tanda Putera than go to PAS ceramahs'

SG LIMAU ‘To me, it’s a privilege for the voters to watch the movie because I had to pay RM10 for it,’ says Gerakan national youth chief Tan Keng Liang.
MCA eyeing Gerakan's spot in Kedah exco, says Soi Lek

MCA eyeing Gerakan's spot in Kedah exco, says Soi Lek

UPDATED 5.50PM He says MCA has two state reps while Gerakan has none, so he sees no issue with his party filling the vacant seat.
PKR: Why are Sabah federal ministers so quiet on illegals?

PKR: Why are Sabah federal ministers so quiet on illegals?

They have not been unable to nudge the PM to act on the 'biggest threat engulfing Sabah now', says PKR Wanita deputy chief Jen Lasimbang.
Who is responsible for the death of Ambank officer?

Who is responsible for the death of Ambank officer?

KTM Komuter train derails near Rawang station

KTM Komuter train derails near Rawang station

The derailment occurred at about 10am when the train, with 120 passengers, was on its way from Tanjung Malim, Perak, to Rawang.
Wheelchair-bound senior citizen rescued from flats fire

Wheelchair-bound senior citizen rescued from flats fire

NONESaodah Che Mat, 74, who has been wheelchair-bound since a stroke six years ago, was trapped in her unit on the 13th floor. 
GST good for you, Muslims told in sermon

GST good for you, Muslims told in sermon

Muslims are told that this is actually a way to reorganise the tax structure so it would be ‘more effective, fair, efficient and transparent’.
Are we missing domestic violence red flags?

Are we missing domestic violence red flags?

Kudos to MACC for successful prosecution

Kudos to MACC for successful prosecution

Foreign pixman claims Pos Malaysia stole his photo

Foreign pixman claims Pos Malaysia stole his photo

NONEUPDATED 5.43PM Not only that, Manila-based Romy Ocon claims the national postal service wrongly identified the bird.
Ruling on M'kini a boost for freedom of information

Ruling on M'kini a boost for freedom of information

Gerakan raps Soi Lek for seeking extra exco spot

Gerakan raps Soi Lek for seeking extra exco spot

DAY 10 SG LIMAU Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they take place in the run-up to the by-election on Nov 4.
Najib boasts of strong rights record, citing ISA abolition

Najib boasts of strong rights record, citing ISA abolition

NONEThe PM tells CNN in the face of criticisms of a corrupt, racist regimie that he has disbanded EO and allowed peaceful assembly as well.

Large-scale dissemination of info on GST begins soon

Large-scale dissemination of info on GST begins soon

Finance Ministry secretary-general Mohd Irwan Siregar Abdullah says the ministry will also go to the ground to meet the people.
MP: Police humiliated me, treated like a criminal

MP: Police humiliated me, treated like a criminal

NONE'Handcuffed, urine test, DNA sampling, fingerprints and photographed with number at my chest,' Anthony Loke writes about his arrest.
Deepavali in tents as trials of Taman Permata folk continue

Deepavali in tents as trials of Taman Permata folk continue

NONECOMMENT 20 years have passed, and there has been no changes to their demand. The hope and struggle still remains.
New policy robs disabled of a Happy Deepavali

New policy robs disabled of a Happy Deepavali

NONEMany disabled folk have stopped receiving their welfare payments since July. They say their complaints have fallen on deaf ears.
Kedah DAP disputes Pua, Zairil appointment

Kedah DAP disputes Pua, Zairil appointment

Kedah DAP treasurer Law Teng Hooi says this is because the ROS has yet to issue any notice to recognise the central executive committee.
'Zahid's PCA justification disputes police statistics'

'Zahid's PCA justification disputes police statistics'

NONEUPDATED 1.02PM Zahid insists rise in violent crimes justifies the need for PCA. But statistics contradict this, says Tony Pua.

'No sinister motive in moving Sabah and Sarawak judges'

'No sinister motive in moving Sabah and Sarawak judges'

They were moved to the peninsula merely to gain exposure, says the Chief Judge of the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak.
I'm doing this for the men in blue, says Ramli

I'm doing this for the men in blue, says Ramli

UPDATED 1.10PM The ex-CCID chief says he thought of giving the police force moral courage so they would not be demoralised that he was charged.
Trial of alleged Kg Tanduo intruders begins from Jan 6

Trial of alleged Kg Tanduo intruders begins from Jan 6

Justice Stephen Chung fixed Jan 6-10, 15-17, 27-30 and Feb 10-14 to hear the case at the Sabah Prisons Dept, which will be declared an open court.
Security guard robs employer's jewellery shop

Security guard robs employer's jewellery shop

A guard, entrusted with the security of his employer's jewellery outlet, instead robbed the shop at the KL Festival shopping complex in Setapak.
PKR wants heads to roll over Bertam disaster

PKR wants heads to roll over Bertam disaster

‘The tragedy in the Bertam Valley is nothing more than a human-made calamity,’ says its environment bureau chief Lee Chean Chung.
Buck for Cameron Highlands disaster never stops with BN

Buck for Cameron Highlands disaster never stops with BN

FREE YOURSAY 'We will wait for the next big incident and see the denials ... The buck apparently doesn't stop anywhere but keeps getting passed.'
PAS strongholds remain firm despite BN's cash

PAS strongholds remain firm despite BN's cash

NONEANALYSIS PAS, which stated that it can win with a slim majority of 500, is banking on the fact that 93pct of voters are Malays.
Only Utusan has exclusive right over 'sensitive' news

Only Utusan has exclusive right over 'sensitive' news

FREE YOURSAY 'The Umno-owned newspaper has this exclusive right regardless of the number of times it is found guilty of defamation.'
BN's Sohaimi offers Sg Limau voters 'harmonious politics'

BN's Sohaimi offers Sg Limau voters 'harmonious politics'

NONESG LIMAU ‘The aggressive approach is not suitable these days especially with the younger generation,’ says the ex-lecturer.
Ex-top cop files suit against AG, ex-IGP and MACC

Ex-top cop files suit against AG, ex-IGP and MACC

NONEAcquitted of a slew of charges, former CCID chief Ramli Yusuff is suing them and others for malicious prosecution.
Appeal and cross-appeal over Zunar both dismissed

Appeal and cross-appeal over Zunar both dismissed

UPDATED 12.50PM Court of Appeal rules that the arrest of the cartoonist in 2010 was lawful but the seizure of his book ‘Cartoon-o-phobia’ was unwarranted.
Is Abdullah Zaik a cousin of Ibrahim Ali?

Is Abdullah Zaik a cousin of Ibrahim Ali?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Malaysia is now no longer a model Islamic country. That image has been completely ruined by extremists like you.'
PM says fighter jet decision may take longer

PM says fighter jet decision may take longer

NONEDecision over which fighter jet will replace its 18 MIG-29s might be delayed as the country focuses on cutting its deficit, says PM.
A slap in the face for Najib in London

A slap in the face for Najib in London

FREE YOURSAY 'Malaysia through Umno has now gained global recognition for allegedly cheating UK citizens of RM12mil.'
Radiation levels within 'permitted levels', says Lynas

Radiation levels within 'permitted levels', says Lynas

NONEIts MD Mashal Ahmad says 11 months after it first began ops, radiation levels are within those permitted by local and global standards.
Najib says 'Allah' ruling only applies to The Herald

Najib says 'Allah' ruling only applies to The Herald

herald allah case government appeal ibrahim ali 100913 thumbnailvideo icon smallHe defends the court ruling banning Herald from using ‘Allah' to refer to God, saying it would help ensure stability.
'Rainfall forecast could have averted Bertam flood'

'Rainfall forecast could have averted Bertam flood'

NONEFOCUS A system to forecast rainfall, had it been set up in Ringlet, could have prevented the Bertam Valley flood, says an expert.
Hasan Ali wins defamation suit against Khalid Samad

Hasan Ali wins defamation suit against Khalid Samad

NONEThe court rules that the Shah Alam MP's allegations against the Jalur Tiga Malaysia chief were defamatory.