Archive - 21 May 2008

Chua hands 'evidence' to panel

Chua hands 'evidence' to panel

Snoop squad probe Former MCA vice-president Dr Chua Soi Lek says he received a five-page report containing details that may be linked to the alleged snoop squad.
Federal gov't pours cold water on S'gor

Federal gov't pours cold water on S'gor

Selangor’s plan to provide free water has hit a hitch as the federal government can overrule the state government’s decision.
Rais questions motives of father, son

Rais questions motives of father, son

parliament The Umno supreme council member wants to know if the duo quit the party to protect the party or for their own interests.
Hishammuddin 'stunned' by Mukhriz demand

Hishammuddin 'stunned' by Mukhriz demand

updated 8.47pm Umno Youth head Hishammuddin Hussein is astounded that Mukhriz Mahathir has attached a condition to his membership status.
Umno accepts Mahathir's resignation

Umno accepts Mahathir's resignation

mahathir and umno breaking news updated 12.41am The supreme council members also pledged their continued support for Abdullah and will look at ways to strengthen the party.

Gov't to US: Lower ambitions in trade talks

Gov't to US: Lower ambitions in trade talks

The government says it will not compromise on a list of sensitive issues, including affirmative action policies for the nation's majority ethnic Malays.
Nalla: Anwar lying on crossovers

Nalla: Anwar lying on crossovers

The de facto PKR leader's old friend says that he does not trust Anwar on defection talks and vows to throw his support behind Abdullah and the BN.
Islamic group condemns 'sexy' school uniforms

Islamic group condemns 'sexy' school uniforms

The white blouse is too transparent for girls and it becomes a source of attraction, says the group.
MTUC seeks court test over labour law amendments

MTUC seeks court test over labour law amendments

The umbrella union wants the court to order the government to re-amend the amendments it had made in the last Parliament.
MPs condemn death threat to Karpal

MPs condemn death threat to Karpal

karpal singh and bullet DAP Bukit Gelugor parliamentarian Karpal Singh, who received a live bullet in an envelope yesterday, has found support in fellow MPs, including those from BN.
Time to honour election pledges, Samy reminds PM

Time to honour election pledges, Samy reminds PM

samy vellu  010307 'We feel it is his duty to ensure that all promises are kept... it is only fair that we ask him to fulfil the pledges,' MIC president S Samy Vellu tells Pak Lah.
Inquiry need for 'murderous' NS programme

Inquiry need for 'murderous' NS programme

Food going to be a bigger problem than race

Food going to be a bigger problem than race

Golden opportunity now in PM's lap

Golden opportunity now in PM's lap

Nothing coincidental about NS deaths

Nothing coincidental about NS deaths

Perak MB should apologise to sultan

Perak MB should apologise to sultan

Money first for gov't, rakyat's welfare second

Money first for gov't, rakyat's welfare second

Pakatan must seize this golden opportunity

Pakatan must seize this golden opportunity

Subsidies shouldn't be at development's expense

Subsidies shouldn't be at development's expense

Japan, Korea worked hard for their money

Japan, Korea worked hard for their money

Why M'sia supported the junta but not the Viets

Why M'sia supported the junta but not the Viets

Mukhriz attacks gov't in Parliament

Mukhriz attacks gov't in Parliament

Mukhriz Mahathir questions the BN government’s morality for allowing the biggest defence contractor in the Iraq war to open a factory in Johor.
Mokhzani quits too, but says no conflict within family

Mokhzani quits too, but says no conflict within family

mokhzani mahathir 'There must be people who remain within the party to fight from within. I think my brother is in a position to make a difference within the party and I hope he does.'
KTM loses up to RM188 million a year

KTM loses up to RM188 million a year

parliament The national railway network has been steadily incurring severe losses in the past seven years.
Selangor assembly goes 'live'

Selangor assembly goes 'live'

Selangor residents can now keep tabs on what their legislators are up to, by watching the webcast of state assembly proceedings.
Don't waste time digging up scandals, S'gor gov't told

Don't waste time digging up scandals, S'gor gov't told

ong tee keat interview Selangor MCA state chief Ong Tee Keat urges the new state government not to dwell too much into gaining political mileage by highlighting wrongdoings of the previous government.
All past Umno leaders quit party except one

All past Umno leaders quit party except one

Four of Umno past leaders - Onn Jaffar, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Hussein Onn and Mahathir - eventually left the party. The only exception was Abdul Razak, who died in office.
Hop out of BN, Mahathir tells MPs

Hop out of BN, Mahathir tells MPs

He outlines the second line of attack against Abdullah by urging BN reps to leave the coalition ‘temporarily’.
Headlines online: May 21

Headlines online: May 21

Almost all dailies headlined the unwavering support given by all Umno MPs to their party president and Prime Minister Abdullah.
Where is world economy heading?

Where is world economy heading?

With economic turbulence anticipated to intensify worldwide this year and next, the issue is one of identifying the right strategies to ride this out.
Batu Puteh dispute: World Court's decision on Friday

Batu Puteh dispute: World Court's decision on Friday

And despite a hearing that court officials have described as marked by cordiality, both parties are confident of victory.
BN Inc on the brink

BN Inc on the brink

The not-so-good ship Barisan Nasional is on the verge of being sunk by loose cannon and former captain Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
PM urged to act fast to restore confidence

PM urged to act fast to restore confidence

Abdullah must find a remedy fast to arrest any political uncertainties caused by Mahathir's abrupt exit from Umno, say analysts.
'Dr M out to divide the people'

'Dr M out to divide the people'

vox populi big thumbnail free 'If you notice, he has nothing good to say about anybody and seems to get his pleasure by causing chaos and confusion. His modus operandi has not changed.'