Archive - 5 February 2013

Muhyiddin: Teng Chang Yeow possible CM for Penang

Muhyiddin: Teng Chang Yeow possible CM for Penang

Most of them were drawn by the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin in their own backyard and wanted to hear him speak.
DAP not sincere, says Nasharudin

DAP not sincere, says Nasharudin

DAP violated the policy of mutual respect when it challenged several cornerstones of PAS' struggle, says its former deputy president Nasharudin Mat Isa.
MCKIP to brings enormous benefits to M'sia

MCKIP to brings enormous benefits to M'sia

The Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located on a 606-hectare site in Gebeng will bring enormous benefits to the country.
Wong Tack: Brinksmanship result of desperation

Wong Tack: Brinksmanship result of desperation

NONE The authorities are forcing the hands of those who must take steps to prevent radiation exposure, says Himpunan Hijau's head.
Behrang rep, two others freed of graft charges

Behrang rep, two others freed of graft charges

Behrang assemblyperson Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi and two other men walked out as free men today after the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya today upheld their acquittal for corruption.
EPF expected to declare a dividend of 6pct and above

EPF expected to declare a dividend of 6pct and above

workers day labour day may 1 The pension fund is expected to declare an interest slightly higher than six percent, and it could range from 6.1 to 6.3 for last year.
Witness: Three of Shamsubahrin's cars impounded by MACC

Witness: Three of Shamsubahrin's cars impounded by MACC

The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur was told today that three Mitsubishi cars belonging to businessman Shamsubahrin Ismail, who is charged with 17 counts of money laundering, involving RM1.755 million, were impounded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in December 2011.
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Probe into 14 elephant deaths deepens, extra reward offered

Probe into 14 elephant deaths deepens, extra reward offered

The investigation into the recent mysterious deaths of 14 Borneo pygmy elephants in the Rara Forest Reserve, about 139km from Tawau, has been stepped up, and an additional reward of RM40,000 is being offered for information leading to the capture of those responsible for their deaths.
Isn't it all a bit too late, Najib?

Isn't it all a bit too late, Najib?

Author of 'Malaysian Maverick' Barry Wain dies

Author of 'Malaysian Maverick' Barry Wain dies

NONE Barry Wain, 69, author of ‘Malaysian Maverick, a biography of Mahathir Mohamad', has died in a Singapore hospital.
Indians tired of talk, want action

Indians tired of talk, want action

Full bench for judicial review in land case?

Full bench for judicial review in land case?

Will the Federal Court empanel a rare full bench tomorrow, in the wake of graft claims against an ex-judge involved in the case?
45 candidates vying for 26 Penang DAP seats

45 candidates vying for 26 Penang DAP seats

The 45 candidates will be shortlisted only after the Parliament dissolves, at a date which would probably be after Chinese New Year.
Malaysians trust search engines, Edelman poll finds

Malaysians trust search engines, Edelman poll finds

While overall trust scores were generally higher in the survey, it is pertinent to note the trust gap between key institutions and leadership
Teacher can challenge sacking for attending PKR event

Teacher can challenge sacking for attending PKR event

High Court in Labuan overrules attorney-general and says part-time religious teacher Qatrun Nada Mohd Latfi can challenge her sacking by Jawi.
Gwo Burne releases new 'judicial fixing' clip

Gwo Burne releases new 'judicial fixing' clip

NONE UPDATED 6.05PM His new clip shows an accountant describing 'Judge J' as 'my old wheeler-dealer broker'. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Claudia's sister en route to Beirut to claim her body

Claudia's sister en route to Beirut to claim her body

Dora Theophilus, accompanied by a family friend, expects to return to Malaysia on Friday if the repatriation process is completed by then.
KKB 'phantoms' receive PM's CNY letter

KKB 'phantoms' receive PM's CNY letter

NONE More letters from the prime minister addressed to mystery voters have been uncovered, this time in Kuala Kubu Baru.
Teachers wishing to be active in politics advised to quit

Teachers wishing to be active in politics advised to quit

Generally there were not many teachers in Terengganu who were keen to be active in politics, says Terengganu education director Zakaria Husin.
Don't jump the gun over Sabah RCI, says EC chief

Don't jump the gun over Sabah RCI, says EC chief

'One quarter way into the movie, the hero appears to be shot dead. But don’t jump the gun. It transpires that he was just unconscious.'
KL mayor refuses to discuss Warisan Merdeka with NGO

KL mayor refuses to discuss Warisan Merdeka with NGO

Although Ahmad Phesal was silent on their request, PTMN chief Ishak Surin says that they went ahead anyway with their plan to meet him today.
Najib's appeal - a day late, a dollar short

Najib's appeal - a day late, a dollar short

NONE COMMENT All his promises to Indian Malaysians can only be delivered after the next general election - provides he remains in office.
Muhyiddin: Not impossible, but not easy to win Penang

Muhyiddin: Not impossible, but not easy to win Penang

The deputy prime minister expresses confidence that BN will perform better in Penang during this election compared to in 2008.
'Biased' method used in defence corruption index

'Biased' method used in defence corruption index

NONE UPDATED 3.17PM Zahid Hamidi claims TI's survey was biased and its findings are merely the NGO’s 'perception'.
Anwar: Najib cut education budget allocation by 20pct

Anwar: Najib cut education budget allocation by 20pct

UPDATED 3PM Anwar accuses the PM of reducing the education sector's allocation, undermining the role of education.
BN busing people for votes, at taxpayers' expense...

BN busing people for votes, at taxpayers' expense...

COMMENT Today's voters have matured in psyche and attitude. It is therefore vital for the government to walk its talk, not just throw out handouts.
Guan Eng aims to spoil BN's CNY bash, says DPM

Guan Eng aims to spoil BN's CNY bash, says DPM

NONE UPDATED 2.45PM CNY event of Penang BN is to be a happy occasion, but Lim Guan Eng is bent on playing 'dirty politics', he said.
Sabah CM's relative jailed for having fake passport

Sabah CM's relative jailed for having fake passport

NONE Amalilio was sentenced to two years' jail after a speedy trial in a Kota Kinabalu hospital. He's also wanted by the Philippines.

Claudia reported without fear or favour

Claudia reported without fear or favour

FREE TRIBUTE One of the biggest issues that preoccupied Claudia was that of media freedom.
What norms are you talking about, ex-general asked

What norms are you talking about, ex-general asked

UPDATED 4.04PM Zahid Hamidi claims Abdul Ghafir set standards for the Armed Forces' equipment and facilities that he himself now calls subpar.

In memory of Claudia Theophilus

In memory of Claudia Theophilus

FREE Friends and former colleagues recollect times shared and post photographs on a Facebook page set up in her memory.
Don't sacrifice your future, Umno tells people

Don't sacrifice your future, Umno tells people

Pakatan Rakyat is only good at blaming the government and they deny all the good done by the government, says Umno veep Mohd Shafie Apdal.
'Spicy girls' performance too hot for PAS, DAP

'Spicy girls' performance too hot for PAS, DAP

NONE PAS and DAP officials blast the PKR assemblyperson in charge, saying that performers at public events should dress decently.
Betrayal for whom?

Betrayal for whom?

The citizenship agenda was a furtive one.
PKR to probe scantily-clad dancers allegations

PKR to probe scantily-clad dancers allegations

NONE UPDATED 1.25PM ‘If there is truth to the allegation, we will take action (on the person who organised it),’ says Anwar.
A Pakatan tsunami can hit  Johor

A Pakatan tsunami can hit Johor

NONE COMMENT The coming general election may prove Johor to be merely a BN sandcastle, and not the fortress it is said to be.
Claudia - journalist with a big heart

Claudia - journalist with a big heart

NONE TRIBUTE Claudia had an interest in the poor, the victims and the downtrodden. She always asked, ‘How can we help?’
PM hopes RM400k aid benefits students

PM hopes RM400k aid benefits students

NONE The Finance Ministry gives RM50,000 in building and repair aid to each of eight Chinese primary schools in Kuala Selangor.
Najib slips up on chance to push Ibrahim over the ledge

Najib slips up on chance to push Ibrahim over the ledge

NONE COMMENT Saturday's Harmony Walk was the occasion to place distance between moderates and ultras within the Umno fold.
South Korea has more to offer than Gangnam Style

South Korea has more to offer than Gangnam Style

NONE The South Korea gov't successfully restored public trust by turning back the tide of corruption, while the reverse is the case in M'sia.

Last dance, BN-style, before the final curtain?

Last dance, BN-style, before the final curtain?

FREE YOURSAY 'Umno-BN needs foreigners to vote for them, and now they need foreigners to sing and dance and campaign for Najib.'
BN has cashed in all its 'nambikei' chips

BN has cashed in all its 'nambikei' chips

FREE YOURSAY 'Once bitten, twice shy. But Indians have been bitten many times, and if they cannot feel shy they have themselves to blame.'
Nation can't wait, act now on citizenship-for-vote scam

Nation can't wait, act now on citizenship-for-vote scam

FREE VOXPOP 'Although the RCI proceedings are still ongoing, what has been revealed so far is already staggering.'
Wong Tack, don't fight fire with fire

Wong Tack, don't fight fire with fire

FREE YOURSAY 'Stay on track, do your activist role in a non-violent manner. More people will be drawn to you this way.'
Over 100,000 voters of 'irregular ethnicity' in Sabah

Over 100,000 voters of 'irregular ethnicity' in Sabah

NONE A Merap study says that the ICs held by a quarter of the voters were disputed in the infamous 1999 Likas election petition.
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