Archive - 15 November 2008

S'wak state rep leads 12,000 into PKR

S'wak state rep leads 12,000 into PKR

gabriel adit updated 10.45pm Gabriel Adit, an independent state assemblyperson in Sarawak, has joined PKR together with 12,000 others at a gathering in Sibu.
Chua faces hurdles to the cabinet

Chua faces hurdles to the cabinet

comment Moral considerations aside, his path towards a post in the cabinet also faces legal implications. It is unlikely that the rules will be bent to accommodate him.
Why the disinterest in civil service?

Why the disinterest in civil service?

A scientific study is underway to probe why non-Malays are less keen to join the civil service.
PAC to probe why tennis tournament was cancelled

PAC to probe why tennis tournament was cancelled

A public accounts committee, comprising elected representatives from Pakatan Rakyat and Umno, will investigate the reason behind the axing of the 'Kings of Tennis' tournament.

City folk cry foul over parking meters

City folk cry foul over parking meters

‘Why now after 19 years?’ This is the question being asked by residents of Taman Sri Sentosa about the new parking meters installed by DBKL in their area.

Selangor police chief warns against nude protest

Selangor police chief warns against nude protest

'We will take firm action against any NGO that holds a gathering without a permit, what more with nude persons,' said Selangor police chief Khalid Abu Bakar.
Many in favour of S'wak CM stepping down

Many in favour of S'wak CM stepping down

A selected SMS sampling of several key opinion leaders agreed with Kuching MP Chong Chieng Jen that the Sarawak CM should step down sooner rather than later.
No turning back in 'Goddess of the Sea' case

No turning back in 'Goddess of the Sea' case

The case management for the controversial Mazu statue suit has been fixed for Dec 17. The Kudat Town Board and the Central Town and Country Planning Board have also been ordered to file affidavits.
350km 'freedom run' kicks off

350km 'freedom run' kicks off

dap freedom run 151108 The novel way of raising public awareness on the ISA involves runners carrying a flag all the way from Klang to Kamunting. [VIDEO INSIDE]
A letter from the Sarawak forest

A letter from the Sarawak forest

penan comment The Penans do need development like schools, airports, and clinics, and infrastructure to get to their hospitals in the faraway major towns in northern Sarawak.
'Kings of Tennis' a royal letdown

'Kings of Tennis' a royal letdown

pac probe king of tennis 151108 analysis The much-awaited event is a no-go and the state government came under heavy fire for its role in the debacle. But who is really to blame?

Taib has to go, says Kuching MP

Taib has to go, says Kuching MP

exclusive Bandar Kuching MP Chong Chieng Jen states the obvious - it’s time for Taib Mahmud, who has led Sarawak for 27 years, to pack his bags and go. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Thai chicken imports suspended over bird flu scare

Thai chicken imports suspended over bird flu scare

Agriculture Minister Mustapa Mohamed says the government stopped issuing permits for the import of Thai chicken as a precautionary measure after bird flu broke out in Thailand earlier this week,