Archive - 16 March 2009

EPF declares 4.5% dividend for 2008

EPF declares 4.5% dividend for 2008

The pension fund has declared a dividend rate of 4.5 percent for its 10 million contributors in 2008 - a marked decrease from the previous year's 5.8 percent.
Umno deputy president aspirant to be suspended?

Umno deputy president aspirant to be suspended?

updated 11pm All eyes are on the Umno disciplinary committee meeting tomorrow following widespread rumours that a senior party leader could be suspended for money politics.
Vell Paari takes the stand in Sujatha inquest

Vell Paari takes the stand in Sujatha inquest

k sujatha indian tamil actress He said Sujatha knew his family members well and that he had been financing the overseas education of her two brothers from 2003 to 2008.

MPs can't abuse their privileges: Nazri

MPs can't abuse their privileges: Nazri

Gobind was suspended due to the severity of his accusation against the DPM, explains the minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Nazri Abdul Aziz.
... father  to be charged with sedition

... father to be charged with sedition

karpal singh Outspoken DAP stalwart Karpal Singh is expected to be charged under the Sedition Act tomorrow in relation to his threat to sue Perak Sultan Azlan Shah.
12 arrested in anti-war protest at Bkt Selambau

12 arrested in anti-war protest at Bkt Selambau

kalaivanan arrested sg petani 160309 02 A PKR leader was among those arrested yesterday in a protest against the atrocities committed against Tamils by the Sri Lankan government.

Brunei, M'sia move on dispute in potential oil fields

Brunei, M'sia move on dispute in potential oil fields

Brunei and Malaysia today moved towards settling a border dispute that could clear the way for exploration in potentially oil- and gas-rich waters.
English - setting ourselves up for success

English - setting ourselves up for success

Work with Indonesia to strengthen Malay language

Work with Indonesia to strengthen Malay language

MP: I wasn't given chance to defend myself

MP: I wasn't given chance to defend myself

Gobind Singh Deo is in disbelief over his rare 12-month suspension, saying he should have at least been allowed to state his case in the House.
Science, maths in English not a big help

Science, maths in English not a big help

Najib, tell Rosmah we don't need an Imelda

Najib, tell Rosmah we don't need an Imelda

Pak Lah, remember your pledge to Endon

Pak Lah, remember your pledge to Endon

Many more Gobinds left to fight on

Many more Gobinds left to fight on

Perak speaker's case: Declare a mis-trial

Perak speaker's case: Declare a mis-trial

'Foreign workers first out' policy unjust

'Foreign workers first out' policy unjust

Community hall? More an 'MCA Hall' actually

Community hall? More an 'MCA Hall' actually

Proton reliability is a matter of luck!

Proton reliability is a matter of luck!

Sri Lanka troops capture Tiger 'court'

Sri Lanka troops capture Tiger 'court'

sri lanka capture tamil tigers court 160309 Sri Lankan troops pushed deeper into remaining Tamil Tiger-held territory and captured a rebel court house in weekend battles.
Work on restoring confidence, CJ tells judges

Work on restoring confidence, CJ tells judges

Chief Justice Zaki Azmi today urged judges to strive to restore public and foreign investors' confidence in the country's judiciary.
Independents' suit against speaker goes to Federal Court

Independents' suit against speaker goes to Federal Court

updated 5.09pm The Federal Court will be asked to decide on who has the authority in determining whether a seat has become vacant or not - the state assembly speaker or EC.
Can PRS hope to represent Dayaks?

Can PRS hope to represent Dayaks?

analysis The Dayak community’s support for the Sarawak party and its candidate cannot be taken for granted in the Batang Ai by-election.
Opposition in for a bumpy ride

Opposition in for a bumpy ride

If the uncomfortable journey does not exhaust them, then the Sarawak DCM's voodoo campaign of supernatural repercussions is surely to dent PKR's chances in the by-election.
Two more charged with insulting Perak sultan

Two more charged with insulting Perak sultan

updated 5.42pm The latest case today followed six others who were similarly charged on Friday with insulting the Perak sultan in his official website at the height of the political crisis in the state.
Firewalls to freedom

Firewalls to freedom

Gobind suspended for a year

Gobind suspended for a year

gobind singh deo and parliament updated 4.55pm The suspended Puchong MP from DAP will be deprived of RM157,303.68 in salary, allowances and perks over the next 12 months. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Syariah court allows woman to renounce Islam

Syariah court allows woman to renounce Islam

siti fatimah tan abdullah tan ean huang Penang's Syariah Appeal Court said Tan could revert to Buddhism, but only because her conversion was not valid and done only for the sake of marriage.
'Jabu to keep low profile in campaign'

'Jabu to keep low profile in campaign'

For the first time, deputy chief minister Alfred Jabu will not head the election machinery as Barisan Nasional prepares for the Batang Ai by-election.
BN readies RM20 mil 'war chest' for Batang Ai

BN readies RM20 mil 'war chest' for Batang Ai

pilihanraya kecil batang ai Sarawak BN readies a RM20 million 'war chest' from 'contributions' to fend off attempts by the opposition to seize the Batang Ai state seat from the ruling coalition.
Headlines online: March 16, 2009

Headlines online: March 16, 2009

MACC is hard at work again - this time it is investigating two PKR leaders in Penang as well as several high ranking leaders in Umno, reported the dailies today.
Dr M's message to Najib - 'do what I tell you'

Dr M's message to Najib - 'do what I tell you'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘Wasn't it Mahathir who campaigned for Najib as PM? Yes, it looks like he is sending a message to Najib - ‘Do what I want you to do or I'll move you out'.
Pakistan reinstates sacked chief justice

Pakistan reinstates sacked chief justice

PM Yousuf Raza Gilani's announcement followed overnight talks with President Asif Ali Zardari and the army chief determined to avert chaos in the central front in the 'war on terror'.
Ex-Unisel don in court for forgery

Ex-Unisel don in court for forgery

Dr Rustam Abbas Former Universiti Industri Selangor deputy vice-chancellor Rustam was charged at the Klang Sessions Court with forgery with the intention to renew his contract at the university.