Archive - 16 September 2005

Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi terkejut mendengar berita kononnya seorang ketua pengarah jabatan kerajaan diraikan persaraannya dengan perbelanjaan sebanyak RM5 juta.

A chief inspector was quizzed on the irregularities in the statement he had recorded from G Sara Lily, the mother of a missing police detainee.

Kematian tragik seorang guru Chan Boon Heng tidak harus dibiarkan begitu sahaja, kata Ketua Pembangkang, Lim Kit Siang.

The 22-year-old also says that he was abused verbally by being called an 'apostate' and that his personal belongings were confiscated for no reason.

Menteri Tenaga, Air dan Komunikasi, Datuk Seri Dr Lim Keng Yaik menjelaskan, ia adalah keputusan pemilik stesen itu sendiri untuk penstrukturan semula.

Chan Boon Heng's unnecessary death must not be forgotten. Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang wants the late teacher's photo in the offices of the ministry's top brass to serve as a constant reminder.

The minister says the temporary suspension of the popular radio station's operation is solely a 'business matter'.

Wanita Indonesia, Romita Hasibuan, dan suaminya Abdul Mutalib Taib, menyamannya kerana mendakwa Datuk Azmi Khalid menggelar lelaki itu penderhaka besar Julai lalu.

The home minister, who is being sued for allegedly making disparaging remarks about a former Malaysian PR, will leave the matter to the Attorney-General.

Malaysian rubber prices jumped sharply in July, driven by violence in Thailand's south and rising oil prices, and is expected to remain high for the next six months.

Proton Holding mungkin tandatangani perjanjian teknikal dengan Volkswagen (VW), bagi membolehkan syarikat kereta Jerman itu memegang 51 peratus ekuiti dalam unit-unit kejuruteraan dan pengeluaran Proton.

The Sungai Petani Hospital which has seen one newborn baby kidnapped and scandals over the gender of two others will be investigated, says Health Minister Chua Soi Lek.

In the war against graft, the public has been asked to play an equally important role by providing solid back-up for the enforcers and investigators working hard to nail the culprits.

Kedudukan Menteri Wilayah Persekutuan Tan Sri Mohamed Isa Abdul Samad di Dewan Rakyat yang bersidang Isnin ini, tidak berubah dan beliau juga tidak mengemukakan sebarang permohonan untuk bercuti.

The Malaysian utility giant says it is struggling with billions in debt amidst growing pressure over costs sparked by spiralling fuel prices.

Instead of engaging each other in debate and discourse on the history of Malaysia, Umno Youth and DAP appear to be more interested in smearing one another.

Susulan daripada tragedi yang menimpa seorang guru sebuah sekolah jenis kebangsaan (SJKC) di Kedah Isnin lalu.

The birth of Malaysia is a poignant event and the day should be celebrated and not ignored, say a renowned academic and a politician.

Should National Day be celebrated on Sept 16 instead of Aug 31? It is a question that brings out surprising answers in 'east' Malaysia.

Despite the positive outcome, their lawyer says such cases are still at the mercy and discretion of the AG and not an enshrined right.

If they had their way, Sabahans would see to it that the concept of Malaysia remains alive and well in letter and spirit. Likewise, the people of Sarawak.

Malaysia's manufacturing sales in July rose 11.8 percent year-on-year to RM38.7 billion, official data showed today.

Malaysia's national automaker may soon ink a technical agreement with Volkswagen, allowing the German carmaker to take a 51 percent stake in Proton's manufacturing and engineering units.