Archive - 6 December 2013

Over 24,000 eggs used in food preparation for assembly

Over 24,000 eggs used in food preparation for assembly

UMNO ASSEMBLY A total of 24,200 eggs were used in the preparation of food for the nearly 20,000 guests attending the 2013 Umno general assembly at the Putra World Trade Centre since Monday.
Demockracy? Demuckracy? Damnocracy?

Demockracy? Demuckracy? Damnocracy?

So far from true gov’t of the people.
Mind your language, Umno-style

Mind your language, Umno-style

UMNO ASSEMBLY A delegate tells a funny story about a boy's struggle with English and why Malaysians needs to master the language.
Three Lamborghinis crash and burn along NSE

Three Lamborghinis crash and burn along NSE

Three Lamborghini cars went up in flames after an accident along the North-South Highway this morning.
'Include Sunni Islam clause in federal constitution'

'Include Sunni Islam clause in federal constitution'

UPDATED 8.35PM UMNO ASSEMBLY Shahabuddin Yahya says this will prevent followers of deviant teachings to use Islam as a shield.
Nelson Mandela - a man of true peace

Nelson Mandela - a man of true peace

DAP refutes ROS' alleged validity of Kedah chief

DAP refutes ROS' alleged validity of Kedah chief

DAP’s Anthony Loke is mulling legal action as he says the CEC appointment of Zairil Khir Johari as interim chief was done according to party constitution.
Lynas plant near Kuantan not affected by floods

Lynas plant near Kuantan not affected by floods

NONE Also, says Lynas, the plant's residue facility to store wastes is of world class and designed to prevent any leaching.
Zahid confirms arrest of Indonesian militant Fadli Sadama

Zahid confirms arrest of Indonesian militant Fadli Sadama

Home Ministry Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed today that Indonesian militant Fadli Sadama who escaped from the Tanjung Gusta prison in Medan during a riot at the penitentiary last July, has been arrested.
What say you to '1Melayu' call, Najib asked

What say you to '1Melayu' call, Najib asked

A DAP MP accuses the ruling party of ‘lying’ to the non-bumiputera to fish for votes but is now showing its true colours following the general election.
Guan Eng smashes Najib, says 'polls not a badminton game'

Guan Eng smashes Najib, says 'polls not a badminton game'

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng mocks Umno and PM Najib Abdul Razak for likening general elections to a badminton match.

Pahang floods death toll rises to three

Pahang floods death toll rises to three

Three people have been confirmed drowned in Pahang even as the number of flood evacuees began to drop this evening.
For PM's peace of mind, 'love' must fly in private jet

For PM's peace of mind, 'love' must fly in private jet

najib and rosmah UMNO ASSEMBLY An Umno delegate argues the jet is for Rosmah's safety. Otherwise, Najib will be worried sick about his wife.
Malaysian lecturer escapes jail over exam bribery charges

Malaysian lecturer escapes jail over exam bribery charges

A former Malaysian-born Perth university lecturer has escaped imprisonment after admitting he took thousands of dollars in bribes to increase exam marks for students who would otherwise have failed.
Critics of Umno's response to floods get a bashing

Critics of Umno's response to floods get a bashing

Shahrizat Abdul Jalil says Umno's top guns and others have already flooded the affected areas, helping the victims in various ways.

 

Be tough on Pakatan-linked firms, say 'stepchildren'

Be tough on Pakatan-linked firms, say 'stepchildren'

UPDATED 8.30PM UMNO ASSEMBLY Tired of being treated like 'stepchildren', a delegate wants federal agencies to treat Pakatan-linked firms the same way.
Cardiff City IPO hits snag in Malaysia

Cardiff City IPO hits snag in Malaysia

Malaysian billionaire Vincent Tan could list British football team Cardiff City in Singapore next year after plans for a Malaysian IPO hit a regulatory snag over the team’s weak cash flow, people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Gerakan demolishes Umno exco man over candi remarks

Gerakan demolishes Umno exco man over candi remarks

The Kedah exco member draws flak for saying that if the lands housing the candis are gazetted, Umno will lose votes.
Gov't flayed for not declaring flood areas 'disaster zone'

Gov't flayed for not declaring flood areas 'disaster zone'

NONE PAS chief Hadi Awang says the move is critical to cut red tape to speed up rescue and aid efforts to the badly hit East Coast.
Mandela's legacy for Malaysia

Mandela's legacy for Malaysia

Powerful message to bear in mind.
'Our average student four years behind Singapore's'

'Our average student four years behind Singapore's'

DAP urges Education Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to break his silence over Malaysia's performance in the PISA evaluation.
Banks in Johor to keep Saturday, Sunday as rest days

Banks in Johor to keep Saturday, Sunday as rest days

The Johor state secretary’s office has confirmed that it has no objection to banks continuing to observe Saturday and Sunday as rest days.
Shahrizat: Anwar-Najib dialogue waste of time

Shahrizat: Anwar-Najib dialogue waste of time

NONE UPDATED 3.30PM 'I think it will be a waste of time for Najib to meet Anwar, as there are many things the PM can do,' she says.
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Malaysian admits to match-fixing in Melbourne

Malaysian admits to match-fixing in Melbourne

NONE A Malaysian man and two English soccer players have admitted to fixing matches in Melbourne as part of an international syndicate.
Leaders say Umno won't go for '1Melayu'

Leaders say Umno won't go for '1Melayu'

UMNO ASSEMBLY Umno will not turn its back on '1Malaysia' as while the party is Malay, it works for all races, say its leaders.
'Tanda Putera' plays running sideshow to Umno AGM

'Tanda Putera' plays running sideshow to Umno AGM

NONE UMNO ASSEMBLY To complement the high rhetoric seen in the AGM drama, the movie is brought in to keep the tears flowing.

Are Pahang and T'ganu floods Najib's Katrina moment?

Are Pahang and T'ganu floods Najib's Katrina moment?

COMMENT The Umno meet launched a disaster fund for the Haiyan typhoon victims, while help in the nation's backyard is found wanting.
Malaysian jailed for insulting Indonesian flag

Malaysian jailed for insulting Indonesian flag

A Malaysian was sentenced to 15 months’ jail by a Dumai District Court yesterday after he was found guilty of insulting the Indonesian flag.
'Taiwan NGOs also opposed Pengerang plant'

'Taiwan NGOs also opposed Pengerang plant'

NONE Mengkibol rep Tan Hong Ping says the investment was called off because Taiwan had found alternative energy.
Mukhriz snubs proposal to boot '1Melayu' proponent

Mukhriz snubs proposal to boot '1Melayu' proponent

NONE UPDATED 4.15PM Mukhriz Mahathir says the '1Melayu' suggestion urges Malay unity and there is nothing racist about it.
Mandela was a great inspiration

Mandela was a great inspiration

Power tariff - the last straw that broke the camel's back?

Power tariff - the last straw that broke the camel's back?

NONE Has the gov't any idea about the macroeconomic risks Malaysia faces with the spate of new taxes and price hikes?
Tee Yong in the running for MCA vice-presidency

Tee Yong in the running for MCA vice-presidency

NONE UPDATED 1.45PM Lee Chee Leong is also vying for a veep post, and 13 others announced their candidacy for the central committee.
Utusan seeks to remove Surendran as Anwar's lawyer

Utusan seeks to remove Surendran as Anwar's lawyer

NONE It objects to the fact Surendran is vice-president of a party Anwar leads and so, should not be the latter’s counsel in the case.
Umno tightens embrace of Islam to gain support

Umno tightens embrace of Islam to gain support

Umno is aiming to gain ground among majority Malay voters in a move that could heighten concern over growing religious intolerance.
Malacca CM 'forgives' Chinese for letting down BN

Malacca CM 'forgives' Chinese for letting down BN

NONE Looking at the past, blaming people provides no solution. So he was ready to forgive. ‘Let's work together', he was quoted as saying.
Wake up to antics of wildlife trafficker

Wake up to antics of wildlife trafficker

Nizar vs Utusan - Appellate court tells daily to pay

Nizar vs Utusan - Appellate court tells daily to pay

NONE UPDATED 3.50PM Court of Appeal dismisses Umno-owned daily's appeal on RM250,000 in damages the High Court awarded.
Umno moots mandating gov't contracts, GLC jobs for bumis

Umno moots mandating gov't contracts, GLC jobs for bumis

NONE UPDATED 2.41PM UMNO ASSEMBLY GLCs must also prioritise hiring of bumiputera graduates, it says in a proposed motion.
'Taib Mahmud's reminder directed at Umno'

'Taib Mahmud's reminder directed at Umno'

Umno should learn from Sarawak that a country with differences and diversities can be governed and administered with distinction, says PKR.
Flood situation worsening, 42,626 victims evacuated

Flood situation worsening, 42,626 victims evacuated

NONE UPDATED 12.05PM Pahang is the worst affected state, with 34,235 evacuees still at the relief centres in eight districts.
Anti-graft panel grills Mat Zain on his SD

Anti-graft panel grills Mat Zain on his SD

Questioning of former CID chief focuses on his claim of money transferred to a foreign bank account after Malaysia lost Pulau Batu Puteh.
Illegal assembly case postponed again

Illegal assembly case postponed again

NONE UPDATED 12.25PM The case has been dragging for five years and today, the Sessions Court defers the case anew.
Central Market celebrates 125th anniversary

Central Market celebrates 125th anniversary

The iconic Central Market in Kuala Lumpur celebrated its 125th anniversary with a big bash thrown by Central Market Sdn Bhd last night.
Pakatan Rakyat is open to dialogue, says Anwar

Pakatan Rakyat is open to dialogue, says Anwar

UPDATED 2.45PM Opposition leader Anwar reiterates willingness, in line with the offer made by Umno president Najib in his policy speech yesterday.
Johor Umno urges probe into loss of Batu Puteh

Johor Umno urges probe into loss of Batu Puteh

pulau batu puteh putih UPDATED 10.45AM UMNO ASSEMBLY Zulkurnain Kamisan says the probe should be done as it affects national sovereignty.
Penang's 6,000-year-old  mounds in sad state

Penang's 6,000-year-old mounds in sad state

NONE After Bujang Valley comes another heartbreaking sign of the nation's 'tidak apa' attitude towards our historical heritage.
Combatting untruths in Malaysian history

Combatting untruths in Malaysian history

COMMENT Key issues are often swept under the rug. I take this on again, with ‘A May 13 Fact & Fiction: Current M'sian Challenges'.
'Bet on a sure thing, review BR1M'

'Bet on a sure thing, review BR1M'

UMNO ASSEMBLY We have 1Malaysia this and that, but support for BN went down in GE13, says FT delegate Mohd Shafie Abdullah.
Anti-apartheid icon Mandela dies at 95

Anti-apartheid icon Mandela dies at 95

NONE Tributes began flooding in for a man who was an iconic global symbol of struggle against injustice and of racial reconciliation.
Who are the real traitors, if not Umno members?

Who are the real traitors, if not Umno members?

FREE YOURSAY 'There are so many instances of traitorous actions being committed by Umno/BN that Zahid Hamidi should look internally...'
Without poor Malays, where will Umno be?

Without poor Malays, where will Umno be?

FREE YOURSAY ‘If Umno is not around where will you be, Najib? So, remember the poor Malays and the other races who have been keeping Umno intact.'