Archive - 9 April 2014

Azmin: Selangor water deal can't hide behind OSA

Azmin: Selangor water deal can't hide behind OSA

Also draft must be tabled in state assembly for feedback, says Azmin Ali.
After anti-Semitic posting, Dr M gets romantic

After anti-Semitic posting, Dr M gets romantic

After taking a swipe at the Jews and Western governments, he talks about flowers.
Stalactites and mould in new Upsi campus

Stalactites and mould in new Upsi campus

AUDIT REPORT  The project – awarded without open tender – has many defects.
The DAP has time and again opposed hudud

The DAP has time and again opposed hudud

MCA deputy president Wee Ka Siong, should not throw down idle challenges ( The Star , April 9, 2014 page 10) requiring non-Muslim MPs in the DAP to state their stand on the private members bill proposed by PAS to pave the way for the implementation of hudud in Kelantan.
PM tells private sector to hire more women, bumis

PM tells private sector to hire more women, bumis

This is to ensure workplace diversity, which is needed for a developed nation.
Terengganu climbers take up Everest challenge

Terengganu climbers take up Everest challenge

The expedition is sponsored by the state with an allocation of RM1mil.
Auditor-general questions M'kini's report on EPF

Auditor-general questions M'kini's report on EPF

'I strongly disagree with the report as I have... not mentioned my dissatisfaction with EPF investments.'
KL Monorail’s new four-car train to start ops in August

KL Monorail’s new four-car train to start ops in August

The new two sets of trains in the depot were undergoing dynamic tests.
Issues of provocation and racism do not arise in BTN'

Issues of provocation and racism do not arise in BTN'

PARLIAMENT 'We really welcome all M'sians to request us to carry out programmes.'
Ministry to give teachers special training on PBS

Ministry to give teachers special training on PBS

PARLIAMENT The ministry will also upgrade the expertise of teachers.
This granny has youth backing, says 'nenek' Wan

This granny has youth backing, says 'nenek' Wan

Responding to critics, Wan Azizah says she won Kajang because of young voters.
2014-04-09

2014-04-09

Penang gets second Consumer Claims Tribunal

Penang gets second Consumer Claims Tribunal

This tribunal is also the first branch to be fully-fitted like a civil court in Malaysia
Pakatan files motion on Sodomy II judges

Pakatan files motion on Sodomy II judges

PARLIAMENT A total of 63 lawmakers inked the unprecedented motion.
'Set up task force to curb sex trade in Penang'

'Set up task force to curb sex trade in Penang'

Also needed is a plan to end human trafficking, says group working with migrants.
The folk know the pros and cons of Sarawak dams

The folk know the pros and cons of Sarawak dams

Save Rivers would like to thank Chief Minister Adenan Satem for paying attention to the plight of indigenous communities who are protesting against the construction of mega hydroelectric dams in Sarawak. ( Utusan Borneo , April 8, 2014)
Selangor forms delineation panel

Selangor forms delineation panel

Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim says this was a proactive measure.
'Convert ex-husband snatched my son'

'Convert ex-husband snatched my son'

Some 48 hours after winning a custody battle, S Deepa loses her six-year-old son.
MH370 recovery to stretch limits of technology

MH370 recovery to stretch limits of technology

MH370 They are searching blindfolded in one of the murkiest and noisiest spots.
Selangor may axe contractor for pricey exco houses

Selangor may axe contractor for pricey exco houses

The MB says maintenance fees for the residences of excos is 'exorbitant'.
Food funds for poor kids improperly used

Food funds for poor kids improperly used

AUDIT REPORT Several agencies used them for unrelated purposes.
'Parliament has no power to stop third vote'

'Parliament has no power to stop third vote'

UPDATED 2.30PM 'The constitution allows states to hold such elections.'
Puncak Niaga to hold EGM on takeover proposal

Puncak Niaga to hold EGM on takeover proposal

Puncak Niaga reminds the governments to look into the interest of shareholders.
MPs question DPM's costly five-day Dubai trip

MPs question DPM's costly five-day Dubai trip

UPDATED 4.25PM His schedule appears to be filled with ‘private’ engagements.
Certain media are negative towards sex trafficking

Certain media are negative towards sex trafficking

Following the successful organisation of a seminar on “Sex trafficking in Penang: What we can do about it” conducted by the Penang Stop Human Trafficking Campaign last Saturday, we notice that some press coverage have taken a very negative line.
Certain media are negative towards sex trafficking

Certain media are negative towards sex trafficking

Following the successful organisation of a seminar on ‘Sex Trafficking in Penang: What We Can Do About It’ last Saturday, we notice that some press coverage has taken a very negative line. This is a pity, since the issue is a serious issue and is about finding and supporting the women, girls, men and boys who are victims of sex trafficking, and bringing criminals to justice. It is not about party politics or apportioning blame.
Motion to retract Memali white paper rejected

Motion to retract Memali white paper rejected

UPDATED 4.20PM PARLIAMENT Speaker says Musa Hitam's claim made at forum.
Babies in Parliament - to push for care centres

Babies in Parliament - to push for care centres

UPDATED 4.15PM Teo Nie Ching says it's to back her plea for more childcare centres.
Utusan: M'kini perpetrator of 'stone age' journalism

Utusan: M'kini perpetrator of 'stone age' journalism

Utusan links M'kini's 'stone age' reporting to its 'Buy a Brick' campaign.
Dept to revamp Islamic college in Penang

Dept to revamp Islamic college in Penang

MAINPP chief Salleh Man says new directors would be appointed.
Esscom a ‘costly April Fool’s joke’

Esscom a ‘costly April Fool’s joke’

UPDATED 4.05PM DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang brands it a ‘white elephant’.
Ship detects more pings of electronic origin

Ship detects more pings of electronic origin

UPDATED 12.25PM MH370 These were very likely from MH370 black box, says JACC.
'Gov’t reneging on briefing will further dent image'

'Gov’t reneging on briefing will further dent image'

UPDATED 4.11PM MH370 DAP says this will reinforce adverse perceptions.
ROS appoints Shafee in DAP's judicial review bid

ROS appoints Shafee in DAP's judicial review bid

UPDATED 2.55PM The party finds this out during case management today.
Tanker sinks off Thai coast, causing oil spill

Tanker sinks off Thai coast, causing oil spill

The ship sank because water had filled up its mechanical room.
Moderate air quality in 12 areas as at 5pm

Moderate air quality in 12 areas as at 5pm

Four more areas have registered moderate Air Pollutant Index as of 5pm.
Early polls returns cast doubt on easy PDI-P win

Early polls returns cast doubt on easy PDI-P win

Opinion polls predict PDI-P will win the most votes but not an outright majority.
Water rationing in Taiping and Kamunting to continue

Water rationing in Taiping and Kamunting to continue

Water rationing could be stopped if the level rises to 35 million litres or more.
Typhoon Haiyan survivors struggle to rebuild

Typhoon Haiyan survivors struggle to rebuild

Typhoon Haiyan will long be etched in the lives of those who survived it.
Jais yet to complete Bible probe, says exco man

Jais yet to complete Bible probe, says exco man

Sallehin Mukhyi says the Islamic affairs dept is still studying the issue.
Nazri’s insulation from reality exposed

Nazri’s insulation from reality exposed

COMMENT A minister’s touch-me-not stance is seen as vacant and vacuous.
A tribute to the late Master Bernard Khoo

A tribute to the late Master Bernard Khoo

Our Master Bernard Khoo has passed on. He brings to mind a flood of memories of when he was our Master at La Salle Sentul in the 1960s.
Trio in PKR race – it’s time to go beyond race

Trio in PKR race – it’s time to go beyond race

FREE YOURSAY ‘Shouldn’t it be about their ideas, ideals, characters...?’
Rapping gov’t and country not the same, stupid

Rapping gov’t and country not the same, stupid

FREE YOURSAY ‘It’s because we care for Malaysia that we criticise bad gov't.’
Search chief: I believe we're in the right place

Search chief: I believe we're in the right place

DAY 33 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
Kudos to judge Zabariah for standing her ground

Kudos to judge Zabariah for standing her ground

FREE YOURSAY ‘Conversion of non-Muslim kids must be heard in civil court.’
Expect taxpayers to pay for MAS to soar again

Expect taxpayers to pay for MAS to soar again

FREE YOURSAY ‘Things are likely to get far worse for MAS before they can get better.’