Archive - 17 November 2008

Axed UM VC says it's because she's a woman

um vice-chancellor rafiah salim exclusive ‘Just because we are women and we don’t have that thing between the legs so we are not good,’ says Rafiah Salim over her contract's non-renewal.

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Chua's bureau: Watchdog on MCA ministers too

The new MCA bureau sets a strong agenda for itself, in reviewing and even promoting new policies for the government - in meeting the people’s aspirations.

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Lim taken to task for wrong Islamic verse

Penang An opposition assemblyperson has cast aspersions on Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng’s attempt to use of a verse from Al-Quran, the Islamic holy book.

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Fuel prices down by 15 sen

updated 6.55pm We are almost back to the RM1.92 per litre before the shocking hike in June. Effective tomorrow, RON97 is RM2 per litre, RON92 RM1.90 and diesel RM1.90.

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Struggling Seberang Perai refused RM80 mil saving

The Penang gov’t points out the previous lavish and imprudent spending has left the Seberang Perai council in dire straits.

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Mosques to give turtle conservation sermon

The imams will stress the importance of protecting the environment and warn against egg poaching, pollution of the seas and uncontrolled fishing.

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Sapp's motion on Kimanis pipeline rejected

Parliament The party also suffered a blow at the Sabah state assembly when a similar motion on the controversial RM3 billion project was rejected as well.

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Fake degree allegation 'not true'

Deputy House Speaker Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today lashed out at allegations of his ‘fake' doctoral degree which was circulated in an email last week.

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New emperor Tee Kiat certainly behaving like one

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MCA president right to 'cold storage' Soi Lek

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Charge against S'gor cabinet member 'politically motivated'

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang blasts the 'menial' criminal charge preferred against Ronnie Liu for abetting in obstructing an enforcement officer from closing down a hotel.

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No criminal sang national anthem to avoid arrest

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Nazri, you've taken the first step, now continue

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MIC should now set up branches in Jaffna

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No shame in championing Bahasa Melayu

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Let parliament come up with Islamic interpretation

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Do not blame Malays for our 'tongkat'

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Ruling on Nazri's disciplinary action on hold

Parliament snippets updated 4.11pm The deputy speaker could not deliver his ruling for Nazri’s "misleading the House" claim as the minister was away. This, among other snippets today.

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Dog-catching: Malaysia's reputation at risk

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A night to mark 'change in the making'

Sibu Anwar Ibrahim was clearly moved by the huge crowd, said to be one of the largest-ever political sit-down dinner gatherings in Sarawak.

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Teagarajan eyes MIC deputy president post

Although party polls are 10 months away, former central working committee member VKK Teagarajan has sprung a surprise by announcing his bid for the No 2 spot.

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Blue Ocean distortion

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'Umno must steer gov't policies'

Deputy president aspirant Mohd Ali Rustam says it again - that Umno must take control of the government to ensure party policies are being implemented.

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'Political castration' new buzzword in Sarawak

Poverty, money politics and timber politics have also been cited as among the reasons for the political castration of the Dayak community.

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PKR rep raps Azhar for rejecting allowance

The Umno man is accused of politicising the issue of RM1,000 allowance for state opposition leader to gain mileage and to safeguard his political interests.

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Our legal weight class

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Headlines online: Nov 17, 2008

Education, health or safety first? New Straits Times urged parents to get their priorities right.

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VoxPop: 'Umno ministers don't represent all Malays'

free ‘Leave it to the Malays and to the Muslims in Malaysia to decide themselves who really represents their interests.'

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Ronnie Liu charged, claims trial

updated 3.07pm Selangor exco member Ronnie Liu was today charged with abetment in obstructing a Subang Jaya Municipal Council enforcement officer in closing down a hotel last year. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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