Archive - 27 April 2006

Crooked bridge: Mahathir hits back

Crooked bridge: Mahathir hits back

This time he launches a broadside against ambassador-at-large Fuzi Abdul Razak, describing the diplomat's 17-page explanation on the half-bridge issue as 'rambling'.
Govt to monitor price of construction materials

Govt to monitor price of construction materials

Samy Vellu says the monitoring unit will enable the ministry to understand and appreciate the problems faced by contractors.
Isu jambatan: Dr M kata penjelasan Tan Sri Fuzi berbelit-belit...

Isu jambatan: Dr M kata penjelasan Tan Sri Fuzi berbelit-belit...

Katanya, semasa menjadi perdana menteri, rakan sejawatan Singapuranya ketika itu Goh Chok Tong telah menerima cadangannya membina jambatan itu di sebelah Malaysia tanpa syarat.
PM: Jangan pertikai niat ikhlas saya

PM: Jangan pertikai niat ikhlas saya

Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi hari ini meminta semua pihak agar tidak mempertikaikan niat ikhlas beliau dalam merencanakan pembangunan negara dan memerangi rasuah.
Suhakam commissioners: PM to make announcement

Suhakam commissioners: PM to make announcement

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said he would announce the new line-up for the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) tomorrow or Saturday.
IPCMC: Pak Lah says he must be careful

IPCMC: Pak Lah says he must be careful

The premier states he is not intentionally delaying the matter but has to consider all the views on it.
Rakan ditahan, kira-kira 40 rakan peguam adakan bantahan

Rakan ditahan, kira-kira 40 rakan peguam adakan bantahan

S Bala mendakwa beliau hanya menjalankan tugasnya, tetapi menghadapi pelbagai kesukaran ketika berada di ibu pejabat polis daerah Petaling Jaya. Ini mendorong rakan peguamnnya adakan bantahan
No open tender: Nothing wrong, says PM

No open tender: Nothing wrong, says PM

Whether open, limited, or restricted tenders, or one based on direct negotiation - it's up to the government.
JI militant links could hit Philippine peace

JI militant links could hit Philippine peace

Hanya ada seorang wanita yang layak dilantik hakim syarie

Hanya ada seorang wanita yang layak dilantik hakim syarie

Pegawai yang baru sahaja dilantik ke gred LS48, kini bertugas sebagai Ketua Pendaftar Mahkamah Syariah Selangor.
Native land actually sultan's, court told

Native land actually sultan's, court told

As such, Orang Asli cannot claim the land is theirs, argues the government in seeking leave to appeal against a landmark decision which ordered several Temuan to be paid for loss of their land.
Lawyer 'detained', peers cry foul

Lawyer 'detained', peers cry foul

S Bala claims he was just doing his job but was given a hard time at the PJ police headquarters. This riles up other lawyers who stage a protest.
So many need help, so few counsellors

So many need help, so few counsellors

ERA Consumer Malaysia targetted 1,000 Indian women in its programme but about 4,000 came knocking on its doors.
PAP gagal kembali berkuasa pada hari penamaan calon kali ini

PAP gagal kembali berkuasa pada hari penamaan calon kali ini

PAP memerima mandat untuk terus berkuasa pada hari penamaan calon pada pilihanraya 1991, 1997 dan 2001. Tetapi kali ini pembangkang meletakkan dalon di lebih separuh daripada 84 kerusi.
Senarai calon BN dimumkan Sabtu depan

Senarai calon BN dimumkan Sabtu depan

Bercakap selepas pembubaran DUN Sarawak Isnin lalu, Ketua Menteri berkata 20 peratus daripada calon BN adalah muka baru selain menyenaraikan lebih ramai calon wanita.
PAS arah ahli Parlimennya minta maaf kepada kaum wanita

PAS arah ahli Parlimennya minta maaf kepada kaum wanita

Pucuk pimpinan PAS hari ini menolak ucapan Ahli Parlimen Rantau Panjang, Abdul Fatah Haron di Dewan Rakyat semalam yang menyifatkan wanita yang bercerai sebagai "gatal".
Jabu told to check facts on NCR issue

Jabu told to check facts on NCR issue

The deputy chief minister has been reminded that more than 100 police reports relating to NCR land had been lodged.
MPs should stop ECM Libra-Avenue deal

MPs should stop ECM Libra-Avenue deal

I am writing to challenge MP Shahrir Samad who is chairman of both PAC and BBC, and the rest of Umno MPs and senators to stop something that is going to happen soon...
Canal idea worth pursuing

Canal idea worth pursuing

MIC, please wake up!

MIC, please wake up!

Pahang MBs behaviour disgusting

Pahang MBs behaviour disgusting

Gulf countries more relaxed, folks

Gulf countries more relaxed, folks

Find common ground for unity

Find common ground for unity

Zam: No 'live' TV for racist Malaysians

Zam: No 'live' TV for racist Malaysians

The information minister says Malaysians with their third-world mentality will not be able to handle live broadcasts of parliamentary proceedings.
Fuzzy-wuzzy rules at Inland Revenue

Fuzzy-wuzzy rules at Inland Revenue

Inhuman to bomb Iran

Inhuman to bomb Iran

Morality laws and three questions

Morality laws and three questions

PKR sasar 23 kerusi di Sarawak

PKR sasar 23 kerusi di Sarawak

Parti itu akan bertanding di 23 kerusi dalam pilihanraya negeri Sarawak bulan depan dan yakin menang di lima kawasan.
9MP: Evaluating the poverty line

9MP: Evaluating the poverty line

Should we be concerned about the 9th Malaysian plan? In this article, the most basic issue of the formulation of the poverty line is evaluated.
Malaysia criticises 'danger' listing on Malacca Strait

Malaysia criticises 'danger' listing on Malacca Strait

"We are disappointed. We do not think it is justifiable. It is certainly not backed by facts," Defence Minister Najib Razak said.
The embrace of love and hope

The embrace of love and hope

Unsure of what to expect, the writer comes face to face with a renowned spiritual figure. He leaves just as unsure, but happy.
PKR eyes 23 seats in Sarawak

PKR eyes 23 seats in Sarawak

The party will be contesting 23 seats in the Sarawak election next month and is confident of winning five.
Applause for Customs' anti-graft drive

Applause for Customs' anti-graft drive

Transparency International Malaysia welcomes the changes at the department which it says is known worldwide as corruption-prone.
Indon militant linked to M'sian gets seven years

Indon militant linked to M'sian gets seven years

Ahmad Rofik Ridho was found "legally and convincingly guilty" of two counts of crime, one of which was providing firearms and explosives to Noordin in 2004.
MAS expects 3,500 staff to accept layoffs

MAS expects 3,500 staff to accept layoffs

The airline wants to shed some 6,500 of its 23,000 employees and reduce its fleet from 40 to 21 aircraft as part of its turnaround plan.
Bird-flu free next month?

Bird-flu free next month?

The agriculture minister says that Malaysia will declare itself free of bird flu at the end of May if no new cases erupt before then.