Archive - 14 February 2009

IPF in crisis as ROS declares Jayashree not party leader

IPF in crisis as ROS declares Jayashree not party leader

The Registrar of Societies declares that Jayashree Pandithan, wife of the late IPF founder, is not the legitimate party president - so too those appointed by her.
Dayak chamber seeks Najib's help

Dayak chamber seeks Najib's help

najib and malaysia economy The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry briefs the deputy premier on their problems and requests for more business opportunities for the community.
First Saudi woman deputy minister

First Saudi woman deputy minister

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah appoints Norah al-Faiz as deputy minister - the most senior post ever granted to a woman in the Muslim kingdom.
'Pakatan not disrespecting Rulers'

'Pakatan not disrespecting Rulers'

What about the time Umno members protested against the Sultan of Terengganu and the Raja of Perlis, asks DAP sec-gen Lim Guan Eng.

Dr M wants more gov't, less market

Dr M wants more gov't, less market

The idea of the markets regulating themselves has not worked, pointed out Dr Mahathir. He cited the ‘pyramid investment scheme’ operated by Bernard Madoff as a prime example of what can go wrong.

Sarawak bars another PKR leader

Sarawak bars another PKR leader

r sivarasa 270208 PKR veep R Sivarasa becomes the second PKR leader in two months to be barred from entering Sarawak. Padang Serai MP N Gobalakrishnan was denied entry in December.

Hishammuddin flayed over 'irresponsible' statement

Hishammuddin flayed over 'irresponsible' statement

The education minister’s statement that students with no birth certificates could still enroll in government schools as long as one parent was Malaysian has drawn flak from Sabah politicians.

Sus(sex) boy a father at 13

Sus(sex) boy a father at 13

alfie patten chantelle steadman maisie roxanne 140109 The boy from Sussex in the UK became a father four days ago when his 15-year-old girlfriend gave birth to their daugther Maisie Roxanne.
Aussie fire survivors in emotional return to ruined town

Aussie fire survivors in emotional return to ruined town

With one in five of the town's original 500 residents feared dead, police counsellors accompanied traumatised survivors back to Marysville for the first time since the inferno.
Perak assembly to suspend Zambry?

Perak assembly to suspend Zambry?

The BN-appointed Perak MB may face the possibility of being suspended from attending the state assembly following a complaint lodged by a DAP state rep yesterday.
'Federal gov't not doing enough'

'Federal gov't not doing enough'

The Sabah Progressive Party says the federal government is not serious in tackling the problem of illegal immigrants in the state who are becoming increasingly aggressive towards locals.

MCA sees red over Perak exco line-up

MCA sees red over Perak exco line-up

MCA deputy president Dr Chua Soi Lek says party members are seeing red over the appointment of an unelected Gerakan leader as the new menteri besar’s adviser.
The ideal candidate for by-elections

The ideal candidate for by-elections

ballot box comment Now that the polling dates for the by-elections in the two bukits have been announced, the first issue of interest will be "who would be the candidate"?
Jelapang folk still furious with Hee

Jelapang folk still furious with Hee

Instead of abating with time, public anger and resentment for Hee Yit Foong seems to be increasing.
Not an ordinary love...

Not an ordinary love...

muhammad noor che musa wok kundor 140109 Every day is Valentine’s Day for 106-year-old Wok Kundor and her 37-year-old husband, Muhammad Noor Che Musa. They have been married for three years.

CJ Zaki comes under renewed attack

CJ Zaki comes under renewed attack

zaki azmi Karpal Singh comes out with his guns blazing again at the chief justice - this time saying that Zaki is not suitable to lead the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Clues sought from plane crash

Clues sought from plane crash

A possible first clue reveals that the pilots had been concerned about ice building up on the wings as they approached Buffalo airport.

Deepening US bonds with Asia

Deepening US bonds with Asia

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she is ready to work with leaders in Asia to resolve the economic crisis and "strengthen our historic partnerships and alliances.