Archive - 11 December 2013

'Poorer and poorer quality of education in Malaysia'

'Poorer and poorer quality of education in Malaysia'

The World Bank says that despite having almost universal primary to lower secondary enrollment, the quality of education is worsening.

Mustapa: Don't refer to Wikileaks for TPPA updates

Mustapa: Don't refer to Wikileaks for TPPA updates

The international trade and industry minister says consultations the gov't is undertaking with stakeholders should be the reference for M'sia's stand.
Student activists and youths protest rising cost of living

Student activists and youths protest rising cost of living

video icon smallUPDATED 7.18PM Groups in a movement called ‘Turun' urge the youth to pressure the gov't to reverse the recent slate of price hikes.
Set up national housing board, urges Ali Rustam

Set up national housing board, urges Ali Rustam

The government should consider setting up a national housing board to ensure smooth implementation of projects for medium-cost and affordable houses for the lower-income group.
17 new combat boats to be stationed at Esszone

17 new combat boats to be stationed at Esszone

Seventeen new units of combat boats, costing RM1.2 million each, will be based at the East Sabah Security Zone (Esszone), at the latest by April.
Clean-up may take two weeks, says Kemaman council

Clean-up may take two weeks, says Kemaman council

The Kemaman Municipal Council (MPK) anticipates it may take two weeks to clean up the flood-hit areas in the municipality.
Chua denies Umno and Najib behind MCA polls

Chua denies Umno and Najib behind MCA polls

NONEvideo icon smallUPDATED 7.30PM He says the PM gave his assurance that he did not say Chua should not defend his presidency.
2013-12-11

2013-12-11

30 couples in KL register for marriage on 11/12/13

30 couples in KL register for marriage on 11/12/13

Thirty non-Muslim couples in the city have taken advantage of the special date of Dec 11, 2013, (11/12/13) to register for marriage today.
Hindraf: Steering panel can prevent Bujang Valley repeat

Hindraf: Steering panel can prevent Bujang Valley repeat

UPDATED 5.15PM The committee, says PHM chief P Waythamoorthy, can  implement appropriate steps to protect our cultural heritage.
Spad: Hike in bus, taxi, train fares likely in 3-6 months

Spad: Hike in bus, taxi, train fares likely in 3-6 months

NONEThe quantum will not be fixed until a detailed study is done on fare changes, says a Spad spokesperson.

Penang BN wants state assembly to define 'racism'

Penang BN wants state assembly to define 'racism'

‘We hope there can be a guideline on what is considered racist and what is not, in order to raise issues in the state assembly.’
Mandela a beacon for Malaysia

Mandela a beacon for Malaysia

PM launches new-look Proton Perdana

PM launches new-look Proton Perdana

This Proton Perdana comes in two variants, the Perdana 2.0 L and 2.4 L, with improved security features and comfort.
'Woman died of thyroid complications, not H1N1'

'Woman died of thyroid complications, not H1N1'

Deputy DG of health Dr S Jeyaindran says this was confirmed after a review by a specialist from the ministry of the woman's  medical record.
Questions for Umno delegates

Questions for Umno delegates

Why are the speeches out of focus?
NGOs: No invitation to submit councillor nominations

NGOs: No invitation to submit councillor nominations

'We cannot be expected to nominate when no invitation was sent by your exco for us to do so,' says the Coalition of Good Governance.
Ong: I will not backtrack on running for MCA presidency

Ong: I will not backtrack on running for MCA presidency

NONEUPDATED 8.15PM He says he even considered beheading a chicken, which is a Chinese traditional act of proof of commitment.
Eight more held, thousands quizzed over Singapore riot

Eight more held, thousands quizzed over Singapore riot

Police action to identify those behind Sunday's riot at Little India continues apace, with eight more arrests and over 3,700 others being probed.
'Umno raised racist issues because I am a Chinese CM'

'Umno raised racist issues because I am a Chinese CM'

NONELim says the allegation by opposition leader Jahara that he had renamed Pulau Jerejak to Mazhu Island was ‘very dangerous’.
Shafee: I've said nothing about AG's 'misconduct'

Shafee: I've said nothing about AG's 'misconduct'

pulau batu puteh putihUPDATED 4.10PM In his affidavit, he denies making any misconduct charge against the AG in the Pulau Batu Puteh case.
Ceiling of dread looms over patients

Ceiling of dread looms over patients

NONEApart from their health, Serdang Hospital patients have another major concern - the ceilings, which have collapsed seven times.
Ex-IGP: Malays hurt by challenges on 'taboo topics'

Ex-IGP: Malays hurt by challenges on 'taboo topics'

NONEUPDATED 3.05PM Issues involving bumis, royalty and Islam were never raised until alternative media emerged, says Hanif Omar.
February trial for man who 'claimed to be Kedah royalty'

February trial for man who 'claimed to be Kedah royalty'

Roshidi had claimed to a Kedah prince to one Ooi Ten Seng, 33, at the banquet hall of the Cititel Hotel in George Town on Oct 23 last year.
Umno rep to answer over 'racist doctors' claim

Umno rep to answer over 'racist doctors' claim

UPDATED 2.35PM PENANG ASSEMBLY Roslan Saidin is referred to the rights committee for refusing to apologise for deeming several doctors 'racist'.
Clear weather, many flood evacuees return home

Clear weather, many flood evacuees return home

NONEUPDATED 7.10PM In Pahang, the number of flood evacuees this afternoon had also declined to 5,577 from 5,754 this morning. 
Don't deny housebuyers their rights, Penang gov't told

Don't deny housebuyers their rights, Penang gov't told

Criticising the rule against the sale of low- to medium-cost houses for five or 10 years, the Penang Malay Congress says this will burden housebuyers.
Ex-deputy minister Hou Kok Chung to vie for MCA veep

Ex-deputy minister Hou Kok Chung to vie for MCA veep

hou kok chungThe ex-MCA central committee member says he has been part of the transformation team led by Liow Tiong Lai.
'Name and shame Serdang Hospital contractor'

'Name and shame Serdang Hospital contractor'

NONEThe health minister must also step down, says the DAP’s Teo Nie Ching, after the fourth ceiling collapse under his watch.
Police civilian staff member succumbs to Avian Flu

Police civilian staff member succumbs to Avian Flu

chicken rooster bird flu 060607A civilian staff member at the Kedah police contingent headquarters was confirmed to have succumbed to Influenza A yesterday.
Malaysia monitoring borders for Singapore riot fugitives

Malaysia monitoring borders for Singapore riot fugitives

NONEDeputy Home Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says the M'sian and S'pore authorities were always exchanging information.
Man charged with statutory rape told to enter defence

Man charged with statutory rape told to enter defence

Judge Ummu Khaltom Abd Samad says the court found that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against Riduan Masmud, 40.
Not all Western thought morally vacant, says Anwar

Not all Western thought morally vacant, says Anwar

NONEHe argues Muslims can recapture past scientific eminence through a holistic approach to knowledge, particularly the sciences.
Geminids meteor showers to reach peak on Dec 13-14

Geminids meteor showers to reach peak on Dec 13-14

The ongoing Geminids meteor showers are expected to display approximately 120 showers per hour during its peak on Dec 13 to 14.
Former CID chief 'slanted' his SD, says Shafee

Former CID chief 'slanted' his SD, says Shafee

UPDATED 1.20PM The senior lawyer accuses Mat Zain Ibrahim of having ‘slanted' his statement in his Oct 7 statutory declaration.
Anwar's new bid to disqualify Shafee to be heard Dec 19

Anwar's new bid to disqualify Shafee to be heard Dec 19

NONEUPDATED 12.25PM Case management has been fixed on the same date, for the appeal against the Sodomy II acquittal.
Cable-car system for Mount Santubong?

Cable-car system for Mount Santubong?

Locals have begun a petition against the proposed project, following talk that the once-shelved cable-car plan is to be revived.

Both sexism and racism not okay

Both sexism and racism not okay

FREE YOURSAY ‘Which of the words uttered by the CM is untrue? Grandma? Or racist? How's it belittling when it rightly describes you to a 'tee'?'
Building should be renamed 'Ceiling Falling Hospital'

Building should be renamed 'Ceiling Falling Hospital'

NONEFREE YOURSAY 'We don't hear those responsible getting arrested or taken to court. Is it okay to erect buildings that can collapse?'
And now, the Crown Prince of 1Malaysia

And now, the Crown Prince of 1Malaysia

NONEFREE YOURSAY 'First it was his wife that did the ministers' work. Now it is his son who is doing the ministers' jobs.'
Umno has found a new enemy

Umno has found a new enemy

NONEFREE YOURSAY 'Globally, leaders are finding ways to grow and to compete. In Malaysia, our leaders are busy dividing the people.'
A grandmother by any other name...

A grandmother by any other name...

COMMENT By saying he viewed Jahara as a ‘typical grandma', Lim is saying he doesn't respect her as an equal opponent, and doesn't respect her office.