Archive - 29 November 2008

Sarawak - next PKR's target

Sarawak - next PKR's target

PKR Congress The expected declaration - that PKR is targetting Sarawak as it next frontline state - has been made by top party leaders at the PKR meet today.

Riz Khan to interview Najib, Mahathir live

Riz Khan to interview Najib, Mahathir live

riz khan Najib and Mahathir will most likely have to answer tough questions from viewers when they appear live on Al Jazeera ’s Riz Khan show next week.
MAS profit slumps 90% in third quarter

MAS profit slumps 90% in third quarter

'We made money and this is almost impossible in such adverse times,' the airline's managing director and CEO Idris Jala said in a statement.
PM: Razali a talented leader

PM: Razali a talented leader

razali ismail The sudden death of former deputy education minister Razali Ismail has saddened the prime minister who commended him as a talented and responsible leader.
Sabah NRD runs the gauntlet on green MyKads

Sabah NRD runs the gauntlet on green MyKads

Anti-immigration activist Dr Chong Eng Leong says the federal government must have a comprehensive plan to tackle the problem of foreigners with dubious identification papers.

Anwar stays mum over Sept 16

Anwar stays mum over Sept 16

PKR Congress The opposition leader, again, fails to offer any explanation over his aborted plan to topple the BN-led federal government in a much-awaited speech. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Stress, pressure make judge quit

Stress, pressure make judge quit

ian chin ian hn chin judge Controversial judge Ian Chin says work pressure and stress caused by him constantly defying his superiors prompted him to opt for early retirement.

Hindraf welcomes funds for Tamil schools

Hindraf welcomes funds for Tamil schools

A Hindraf leader has hailed the Penang and Selangor governments for keeping their electoral pledges to provide financial aid to vernacular schools.

Najib no different from Dr M, says Azizah

Najib no different from Dr M, says Azizah

wan azizah PKR Congress 'The transition plan will not make any positive changes to the damage that has been done to the judicial system, the police, ACA and Parliament.' [VIDEO INSIDE]

Zaid, Teck Lee show up at PKR meet

Zaid, Teck Lee show up at PKR meet

PKR Congress updated 1.50pm Ex-minister Zaid Ibrahim and Sapp president Yong Teck Lee were among more than 4,000 people at the opening of the PKR annual congress.
Mumbai terror ends, last remaining gunmen killed

Mumbai terror ends, last remaining gunmen killed

Commandos killed three gunmen in Mumbai's Taj Hotel, bringing an end to a two-day assault on India's financial capital that left at least 155 dead.
Sapp: Don't delay work on new Lahad Datu airport

Sapp: Don't delay work on new Lahad Datu airport

The looming global recession should not prevent the federal government from building a new airport in Lahad Datu, says the Sabah Progressive Party.

Indian gov't caught unprepared for Mumbai terror

Indian gov't caught unprepared for Mumbai terror

mumbai india taj hotel bombing 291108 analysis 'It's a systemic failure,' said Vikram Sood, former chief of India's premier intelligence agency after it became apparent that the Indian government is woefully unprepared for terrorist attacks of this type.
'Rakyat will march to protect rulers'

'Rakyat will march to protect rulers'

free 'The government unjustifiably robbed the court of rulers of their royal immunity. The royalty must be given back their honour, tradition and liberty.'