Archive - 30 August 2008

Pirates seize 2nd M'sian tanker off Somalia

Pirates seize 2nd M'sian tanker off Somalia

The Bunga Melati 5 was reportedly hijacked on Friday about 14 nautical miles off the coast of Yemen.
Bakun dam comes under fire

Bakun dam comes under fire

Auditor-General's Report It also criticises the construction of the controversial Bakun dam project in Sarawak, which sees its cost skyrocketed by RM3 billion to RM7.5 billion.
RM10m worth of teaching equipment 'missing'

RM10m worth of teaching equipment 'missing'

Auditor General's Report The report tabled yesterday in Parliament highlights some irregularities in the supply of equipment for the teaching of Science and Mathematics in English over the past three years.
Budget unable to 'revive economy'

Budget unable to 'revive economy'

Budget 2009 PKR’s brief assessment of the Budget was thumbs down all the way as not enough measures to spur economic growth were detected.
Cuepacs can appeal demands

Cuepacs can appeal demands

Cuepacs can make an appeal for reconsideration of its demands which were not fulfilled in Budget 2009, says DPM Najib.
Bernama's computers stolen in Parliament

Bernama's computers stolen in Parliament

To many, it is a First World Parliament but recent events taking place in the media room suggest otherwise - two more computers belonging to the national news agency were stolen. Two other journalists also lost their laptops this year.
War of words between Sapp and Umno

War of words between Sapp and Umno

Sapp ticks off Sabah Umno secretary Yahya Hussain after he remarked that Yong Teck Lee should emulate his deputy, Raymond Tan, regarding respect and loyalty.
Datukship to sports stars: Up to the states

Datukship to sports stars: Up to the states

A Sarawak sports offcial says it is the prerogative of the states to honour athletes, including with a datukship, as a reward for their excellent performance in national or international sporting events.
Merdeka: Dream or nightmare?

Merdeka: Dream or nightmare?

comment When the degree of national joy on Independence Day is measured by how much money is available to make things happen, something is seriously wrong with our country.
Merdeka: Dream or nightmare?

Merdeka: Dream or nightmare?

comment When the degree of national joy on Independence Day is measured by how much money is available to make things happen, something is seriously wrong with our country.
Friendly gesture when PM 'meets' Anwar

Friendly gesture when PM 'meets' Anwar

anwar ibrahim abdullah badawi smiling As soon as he took his seat which faces Abdullah directly, Anwar was seen smiling at Abdullah and the premier acknowledged the gesture in their first meeting, after 10 years, in Parliament yesterday.
Racism still haunts nation at 51st Merdeka

Racism still haunts nation at 51st Merdeka

As Malaysia is about to celebrate her 51st Merdeka, racial polarisation appears to be on the rise and there is only one way to stop it.