Archive - 27 November 2013

10-20 pct electricity tariff hike next year, says Ongkili

10-20 pct electricity tariff hike next year, says Ongkili

Malaysians can expect an increase in electricity tariff of between six to seven sen per kilowatt next year, according to Minister of Energy.

KJ: Non-Muslims shouldn't worry about muzakarah

KJ: Non-Muslims shouldn't worry about muzakarah

NONE ‘I do not want, when PAS and Umno meet, that it is seen as for the sake of Islamic unity alone,’ the Umno Youth chief says.
Umno Youth wants action against spying countries

Umno Youth wants action against spying countries

UPDATED 8.10PM We should threaten to withdraw our envoys if the US, Australia and Singapore don't come clean on the Snowden report, says Khairy.
'Enslaved' woman's sister in London, arranging meet

'Enslaved' woman's sister in London, arranging meet

Kamar Mautum is hoping to reunite with Siti Aishah who reportedly endured 30 years of domestic enslavement.
PKR leader smells a rat in Home Ministry's warning

PKR leader smells a rat in Home Ministry's warning

The Penampang MP suspects an attempt to stop Sabah and Sarawak BN MPs from seeking a review of the 20/18 Points Malaysia Agreement.
Typhoon death toll hits 5,500 in Philippines

Typhoon death toll hits 5,500 in Philippines

The death toll from Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines has increased to 5,500, with 1,757 people still missing, the national disaster relief agency said today.
82pct of firms will not defer minimum wage, says MEF

82pct of firms will not defer minimum wage, says MEF

About 82 percent of local companies will not defer implementation of the national minimum wage policy, according to the findings of a survey conducted by the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).
IGP confirms M'sian slave in London was on wanted list

IGP confirms M'sian slave in London was on wanted list

video icon small A M'sian who became a slave for 30 years in London was on the police 'wanted list' in the 70's for leftist activities, said IGP Khalid Abu Bakar.
Najib joins durian feast in Parliament

Najib joins durian feast in Parliament

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak today took time off to join a local fruit feast of durians, rambutans and mangosteens at Parliament House.
Tony Fernandes conferred with French award

Tony Fernandes conferred with French award

The French government has conferred AirAsia group chief executive officer Tony Fernandes with the Commander of the Legion d’Honneur award for his outstanding contribution towards France’s aviation industry.
Now, PKR leaders in Sarawak also quit party

Now, PKR leaders in Sarawak also quit party

A PKR branch chairperson and secretary in Sarawak have resigned to join the Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) today.
'Johor sultan has power to change rest day'

'Johor sultan has power to change rest day'

NONE The power is with the state and the sultan appears to have exercised it for religious reasons, says Abdul Aziz Bari.
KL assessment hike shelved pending dialogues

KL assessment hike shelved pending dialogues

NONE video icon small UPDATED 6.10PM PARLIAMENT The new rates won’t come into effect until the dialogues with residents.
Jeff Ooi branded 'anjing kurap', 'pandi kutty'

Jeff Ooi branded 'anjing kurap', 'pandi kutty'

NONE UPDATED 5.16PM Irked by the 'kucing kurap' remark, four council workers unions lash out at the MP, calling him rude and arrogant.

Two MPs thrown out over temple demolition issue

Two MPs thrown out over temple demolition issue

NONE video icon small UPDATED 5.55PM PARLIAMENT PKR's R Sivarasa and DAP's V Sivakumar were told to leave the House.

 

Suspensions reveal BN's desperation, says PKR

Suspensions reveal BN's desperation, says PKR

video icon small Suspensions of opposition elected reps a ‘dangerous threat to democracy' and carried out in a high-handed manner, says N Surendran.
In about-face, 38 MIC Youth delegates can now vote

In about-face, 38 MIC Youth delegates can now vote

The decision was made after an emergency meeting convened by the party’s management committee headed by MIC president G Palanivel.
'BN more concerned about Comango than spying'

'BN more concerned about Comango than spying'

video icon small UPDATED 5.25PM ‘This issue (Comango) has been played up. But when we talk about spying, they are quiet,’ says Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim.
Ex-EC chief's real fear - Umno Malays losing power

Ex-EC chief's real fear - Umno Malays losing power

NONE COMMENT 'To what extent did ex-EC chief somersault over the rules to ensure his team won? And is his successor doing the same?'
Actress Zahida Rafik sued by former driver

Actress Zahida Rafik sued by former driver

NONE Noor Azman Azemi, 39, who was Zahida’s driver for five years, filed the suit through the legal firm of Messrs Daim & Gamany.
2013-11-27

2013-11-27

'Explain move to raise water tariff in Johor'

'Explain move to raise water tariff in Johor'

video icon small As Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching notes, Johoreans already pay 159 percent above the national average for treated water supply.
Stop redelineation until problems are resolved

Stop redelineation until problems are resolved

COMMENT The polls reform group urges this until the electoral rolls are cleaned up and new Election Commission members appointed.
Seputeh MP withdraws suits against Utusan Melayu

Seputeh MP withdraws suits against Utusan Melayu

NONE The court allows Kok to withdraw the suits against Utusan Melayu and Mohd Zaini with no liberty to file afresh.
Sarawak DAP women reps furious over sexual remark

Sarawak DAP women reps furious over sexual remark

They are up in arms over a quip by Housing Minister Abang Johari Openg, and want it expunged from the Hansard of the S'wak state assembly.

Huge pay hike coming up for Selangor MB, elected reps

Huge pay hike coming up for Selangor MB, elected reps

NONE UPDATED 6.20PM SELANGOR ASSEMBLY Monthly salaries will increase 87 to 373 percent next year, after the House approved it.
PAC summons edu ministers over school security debacle

PAC summons edu ministers over school security debacle

UPDATED 3.45PM Either Muhyiddin Yassin or Idris Jusoh will have to show up, 'to show the ministry’s seriousness over the issue'.

Poem delivers slap in face for gov't policy on BM

Poem delivers slap in face for gov't policy on BM

NONE Asks Md Salleh Yaafar: If the government wants to glorify the national language, why does it sideline Bahasa Malaysia?
Wee to vie for MCA deputy president's post

Wee to vie for MCA deputy president's post

NONE UPDATED 5.50PM The MCA Youth chief admits being in Liow Tiong Lai’s ‘team’ and hopes there'll be no battle of factions.
Pakatan states sidelined in 1M'sia maintenance fund?

Pakatan states sidelined in 1M'sia maintenance fund?

video icon small An opposition MP is amazed that no projects have been given approval in Selangor and Penang despite both states having many low-cost flats.
DAP sends volunteers to assist rural Sabahans

DAP sends volunteers to assist rural Sabahans

NONE UPDATED 2.20PM Two batches will be sent on missions to the interior, to help bring water and electricity to the folk there.
Arrest warrant issued for blogger Papagomo

Arrest warrant issued for blogger Papagomo

NONE The warrant was issued after the controversial blogger fails to turn up for a matter involving the custody of his two daughters.
House rejects BN bid to condemn Comango

House rejects BN bid to condemn Comango

NONE video icon small UPDATED 2.45PM PARLIAMENT The deputy speaker tells Noh Omar the issue is of public importance, but not urgent.
Bring back 'rent-to-own policy' to house the poor

Bring back 'rent-to-own policy' to house the poor

In urging the state to do this, the Penang Gerakan says such a policy of the previous BN administration succeeded in housing the poor.
Expect NUCC to go the way of 1Malaysia slogan

Expect NUCC to go the way of 1Malaysia slogan

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Najib, how much money is going to be wasted on this unity council to give you the same inputs that most netizens...?'
Unity council a waste of money if no political will

Unity council a waste of money if no political will

FREE YOURSAY 'In what way will this new unity council be more effective than the erstwhile toothless and spineless National Unity Ministry?'
Australia slammed for bad treatment of  asylum seekers

Australia slammed for bad treatment of asylum seekers

NONE There are no safe and humane conditions at the detention centres in Nauru and Papua New Guinea, says UN's refugee agency.
For Pakatan, a subtler art of governance

For Pakatan, a subtler art of governance

NONE COMMENT A spell of friction within Pakatan has brought with it the silver lining of lessons in the subtler arts of governance.
What's so offensive about being 'like Umno politician'?

What's so offensive about being 'like Umno politician'?

NONE This is what suspended Sarawak Opposition Leader Chong Chieng Jen wants Tourism Minister Abang Johari Openg to explain.
Yet another reason why EC must resign en bloc

Yet another reason why EC must resign en bloc

FREE YOURSAY 'It is absolutely imperative that the present election commissioners be removed en bloc as a first step to electoral reforms.'
M'kini building - Penang Gerakan head buys a brick

M'kini building - Penang Gerakan head buys a brick

NONE ‘I’m doing it because I support press freedom,’ explains Penang Gerakan chief Teng Chang Yeow, in contributing RM1,000.
Abdul Rashid should be charged with treason

Abdul Rashid should be charged with treason

FREE YOURSAY 'This shameless former EC chief has got the cheek to boldly admit his deeds to pervert justice and the law.'
EC secretariat claims it 'followed Rashid's orders'

EC secretariat claims it 'followed Rashid's orders'

The polls panel's deputy chief Wan Ahmad Wan Omar tries to distance himself from his former boss over his controversial remarks.
EC denies redelineation to preserve Malay power

EC denies redelineation to preserve Malay power

'Protecting Malay power is not a principle Election Commission uses to guide the redelineation process,' says EC chief Abdul Aziz Yusuf.