Archive - 18 November 2013

PAS can't implement hudud on its own, says Ku Li

PAS can't implement hudud on its own, says Ku Li

Kelantan cannot come under Islamic criminal law as the constitution does not empower states to mete out punishment for criminals, says Tengku Razaleigh.
'AG not involved in alleged fake evidence at ICJ'

'AG not involved in alleged fake evidence at ICJ'

pulau batu puteh putihUPDATED 8.59PM PARLIAMENT 'The allegation's baseless, made without referring to facts,' says the law minister.
'Statements by Dr M, ex-ministers killed PKFZ case'

'Statements by Dr M, ex-ministers killed PKFZ case'

NONEUPDATED 8.41PM PARLIAMENT Nancy says three ex-ministers sided with Dr Ling and this hurt the prosecution's case.
Rejected suitor cop turns shooter

Rejected suitor cop turns shooter

A police officer today released five shots during an altercation with his girlfriend's family, after his marriage proposal was rejected.
New Sabah ministry proposed to take on water, power woes

New Sabah ministry proposed to take on water, power woes

Dr Hiew King Cheu (Bebas-Luyang) says addressing the problem as soon as possible was crucial to lure more investors into the state.
Pahang presents surplus budget for 11th time

Pahang presents surplus budget for 11th time

For the 11th time, the Pahang government today unveiled a surplus of RM2.19 million in the 2014 budget with thrusts on enhancing investment, welfare, financial management and human capital.
500,000 Bangladeshis can work in plantations in Malaysia

500,000 Bangladeshis can work in plantations in Malaysia

Only 500,000 of the 1.4 Bangladeshis who  registered to work in Malaysia are qualified to work in the country’s plantation sector, based on the Malaysian government’s database.
Kedah reps' allowance raised by RM1,300 per month

Kedah reps' allowance raised by RM1,300 per month

The allowance of Kedah state assemblypersons will be increased by RM1,300 starting December, making it RM6,961 per month.
Minister grilled over jet ride for Rosmah paid by gov't

Minister grilled over jet ride for Rosmah paid by gov't

NONEvideo icon smallUPDATED 5.50PM PARLIAMENT MPs query how the PM's wife could get this privilege for her Qatar trip.
Indonesia's Merapi and Sinabung volcanoes spew ash

Indonesia's Merapi and Sinabung volcanoes spew ash

One of Indonesia’s most dangerous volcanoes, Mount Merapi, roared back to life today, spewing ash 1,000 metres into the sky.
2013 among top-ten warmest years, says group

2013 among top-ten warmest years, says group

Temperatures so far this year are about the same as the average during 2001-2010, which was the warmest decade on record.
Water disruption in Wakaf Baru and Tumpat tomorrow

Water disruption in Wakaf Baru and Tumpat tomorrow

Air Kelantan Sdn Bhd's Wan Yusniazyanti Wan Jusoh says the repairs would begin at 10pm tomorrow and end at 4am the following day.
Felda's suit against Wan Azizah to be heard in January

Felda's suit against Wan Azizah to be heard in January

NONEFelda claims the articles published on June 22 and June 29, 2010 in PKR organ Suara Keadilan had tarnished their image.
Ministry: Asean open sky policy to benefit MAS

Ministry: Asean open sky policy to benefit MAS

PARLIAMENT The Asean open sky policy will benefit local airlines especially Malaysia Airlines (MAS) when it is fully implemented in 2015.
Kedah gov't tables RM796mil deficit budget for 2014

Kedah gov't tables RM796mil deficit budget for 2014

MB Mukhriz Mahathir said of the total, RM560.7 million was allocated for operating and RM235.6 million was for development expenditure.
'12-year limit on cars will leave families in debt'

'12-year limit on cars will leave families in debt'

It would be worse for the lower income group which can only afford loans for older cars, which are sold at lower prices, says PKR.
'Negri MB let off over RM10mil transfer?'

'Negri MB let off over RM10mil transfer?'

UPDATED 9.11PM PARLIAMENT Nothing has been done since 2009, points out  DAP’s Anthony Loke, who asks if this is a case of double standards.
DAP sacks Sarawak assemblyperson

DAP sacks Sarawak assemblyperson

UPDATED 5.35PM Pujut rep Fong Pau Teck is stripped of his membership for allegedly not paying the compulsory monthly contribution to the party.
Don't reveal too much about Sabah kidnap, says IGP

Don't reveal too much about Sabah kidnap, says IGP

UPDATED 5.20PM This may endanger the life of the victim, inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar tells media practitioners.
A second vision for the nation is needed

A second vision for the nation is needed

Faulty grills land man in 'gangster' drama

Faulty grills land man in 'gangster' drama

It now appears that it is T Sivanesan’s own safety that is at risk, with hoodlums and allegedly corrupt cops thrown into the mix.
Penang gov't prepared to risk votes going up in smoke

Penang gov't prepared to risk votes going up in smoke

penang pulau pinang old heritage pre war buildings 160307The state gov't is aware that its smoking-free zone plan for George Town's UN heritage site may cost it votes in the next election.
Don't derail M'sian dream, Kit Siang tells gov't

Don't derail M'sian dream, Kit Siang tells gov't

PARLIAMENT What the people want is a peaceful and safe country, says the Gelang Patah MP as he lists their many problems today.
Pakatan to mobilise KLites against DBKL hike

Pakatan to mobilise KLites against DBKL hike

NONEvideo icon smallUPDATED 4.15PM Many have received their notices, but don't know how to file objections, says Nurul Izzah.
2013-11-18

2013-11-18

Walk the talk on hudud, PAS tells BN MP

Walk the talk on hudud, PAS tells BN MP

video icon smallHowever, BN MP Annuar Musa urges the Islamic party to first convince its ally PKR before criticising the federal government.
Dr M admitted to IJN due to chest infection

Dr M admitted to IJN due to chest infection

NONEUPDATED 3.10PM A statement from his office today says the ex-prime minister was diagnosed with a chest infection.
Appeal against Beng Hock inquest verdict deferred again

Appeal against Beng Hock inquest verdict deferred again

video icon smallThe judicial hearing at the Court of Appeal over the open verdict in the inquest has been postponed again due to incomplete documentation.
Gerakan warns of eight-point Malay-Chinese chasm

Gerakan warns of eight-point Malay-Chinese chasm

NONEUPDATED 4.21PM In a warning to BN, Gerakan lays out a badly fractured picture of the two communities that badly need mending.

Anwar slams gov't for letting AG off on Batu Puteh

Anwar slams gov't for letting AG off on Batu Puteh

NONEvideo icon smallUPDATED 2.35PM PARLIAMENT Malaysia lost an island but Gani Patail was never questioned on it, says Anwar.
Is Utusan voicing Umno's view that Soi Lek must go?

Is Utusan voicing Umno's view that Soi Lek must go?

NONEFREE YOURSAY ‘Utusan's article confirms that Umno decides who should lead. So why should MCA exist, when others decide on its leaders?'
PAS Youth insists Karpal apologises within five days

PAS Youth insists Karpal apologises within five days

NONEUPDATED 7.22PM Despite the DAP leader denying he urged PAS be de-registered, its Youth wing insists he apologises within five days.
Bung Moktar: Attacks on me only make me stronger

Bung Moktar: Attacks on me only make me stronger

NONEThe Kinabatangan MP says relentless attacks over his act of leading backbenchers to tear up a motion have done little to break his spirit.
Gerakan raps local council over JB mural fiasco

Gerakan raps local council over JB mural fiasco

NONEParty deputy president also urges the government to adopt a First World mentality in the shooting case in Sabah.
Ku Li to retire after term of 13th Parliament ends

Ku Li to retire after term of 13th Parliament ends

Former finance minister Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah says he will retire when the current term of the Dewan Rakyat ends.
Second ever disabled senator sworn in

Second ever disabled senator sworn in

Bathmavathi Krishnan says her priorities are to address the concerns of the disabled community and improve their quality of life.
M'sia won't get into twin- deficit situation, says Wahid

M'sia won't get into twin- deficit situation, says Wahid

The nation's current account balance in the third quarter, which was announced last week, recorded a higher surplus of RM9.8 billion.
Last batch of pilgrims arrives at KLIA

Last batch of pilgrims arrives at KLIA

There have been a total of 64 flights by MAS and Saudi Airlines to bring home about 22,000 Malaysian haj pilgrims in stages since Oct 21.
I, too, was a victim of a near-kidnapping

I, too, was a victim of a near-kidnapping

Education Ministry mulls royal status for UiTM

Education Ministry mulls royal status for UiTM

NONEvideo icon smallUPDATED 12.45PM PARLIAMENT It picks up on a BN backbencher’s idea to defend the varsity’s bumi-only status.
Salutations to Ambiga's edifying tenure

Salutations to Ambiga's edifying tenure

COMMENT Ambiga is a hard act to follow but with A Samad Said as steady help, her successor can hold aloft the torch of polls reform.
Jumbos at resort still in a plight as Perhilitan sleeps

Jumbos at resort still in a plight as Perhilitan sleeps

Are we ready for 'climate change madness'?

Are we ready for 'climate change madness'?

Stay out of Sarawak, Perkasa warned

Stay out of Sarawak, Perkasa warned

NONERejecting its plan to set up a chapter, a blogger says: ‘Let's get together and hound Ibrahim Ali out if he sets foot in Sarawak.’
Memali remembered

Memali remembered

Who pulled the trigger and why?
Surendran: I'll be back ... with a vengeance!

Surendran: I'll be back ... with a vengeance!

NONEDuring his six-month ban from the Dewan Rakyat, the Padang Serai MP plans roadshows to ‘reform Parliament’.

DBKL, BN gov't taxing us to death

DBKL, BN gov't taxing us to death

NONEFREE VOXPOP 'Yesterday petrol and sugar prices go up, today assessment goes up... The following year, GST will arrive...'
EC sees nothing, hears nothing, says nothing

EC sees nothing, hears nothing, says nothing

NONEFREE YOURSAY 'Here we have a BN candidate admitting to using government machinery, and yet it asked for proof.'