Archive - 21 June 2008

Khir: Some councillors 'not locals'

Khir: Some councillors 'not locals'

khir toyo 181207 Former Selangor menteri besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo is not impressed with having NGO representatives in local councils because they are usually not locals within the council’s jurisdiction.
Mahathir under fire from exiled Hindraf leader

Mahathir under fire from exiled Hindraf leader

The former prime minister was lambasted today by P Waytha Moorthy for suggesting that the Hindu Rights Action Force was made up of Tamil racists.
Barisan MPs 'hijacked' overseas

Barisan MPs 'hijacked' overseas

syed husin ali PKR deputy president Dr Syed Husin Ali claims that several Barisan MPs considered to be ‘untrustworthy’ and on the ‘border-line’ have been packed to go overseas on ‘official visits’.
Sapp made the right move: Jeffrey

Sapp made the right move: Jeffrey

Sabah PKR deputy chief Dr Jeffrey Kitingan feels that Sapp knows Sabah's interests could not be served under the present administration and has rightly opted for an alternative.

Ku Li: Get ROS to repeal quota system

Ku Li: Get ROS to repeal quota system

tengku razaleigh Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah wants Umno grassroots to get the Registrar of Societies to repeal the conditional quota eligibility in Umno elections.

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Join us, DAP urges BN reps

Join us, DAP urges BN reps

Sarawak DAP urges BN legislators in the state to take the cue from their Sabah counterparts to quit the BN in order to make Sarawak's voices heard louder and clearer.
Disabled councillor: It's a calling

Disabled councillor: It's a calling

anthony thanasayan After criticising numerous local councils from the outside, disabled activist Anthony Thanasayan will now have an opportunity to make changes to local authorities from within.
An interlude

An interlude

There is no limit to the number and variety on themes and subjects which the columnist can write about, as long as he thinks it will entertain, inform, and perhaps educate.
Seafood exports to EU suspended 6 weeks

Seafood exports to EU suspended 6 weeks

Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai says local authorities will spend the next six weeks finding ways to ensure the 46 local companies meet EU demands.
Selangor launches 'communitarian economy'

Selangor launches 'communitarian economy'

Selangor MB Khalid Ibrahim vows to continue to place the people's interests above all else when implementing programmes in the state.