Archive - 26 September 2009

Tobacco planters, especially those in the districts of Bachok and Pasir Puteh in Kelantan, should not continue to depend on the crop after the Asean Free Trade Agreement (Afta) comes into effect starting Jan 1 next year.

Drivers like Kimi Raikonen of the Ferrari team and former world champion Fernando Alonso of the Renault Team are said to be the team's target.

A further study had to be carried out before the government could decide whether to administer vaccination against cervical cancer on adult women as well.

A group of disgruntled candidates in the recent MIC election have today pressed for fresh party polls to be held.

The Selangor PAS commissioner finds an unlikely ally in Selangor Umno who agree with his suggestion that Selcat meetings be held behind closed doors.

'After getting the blessings from BN top leadership, I have to consult my 157,000 fellow supporters throughout the country...'

Selcat should ensure there would be no repeat of what the Malaysian Muslim Consumer Association described as "mental torture".

The Umno Youth chief said it was crucial for BN to retain the relatively safe Bagan Pinang state seat on Oct 11.

UPDATED 5.07 PM It was an unsuccessful atempt as police refused entry to more than three persons to meet Istana Negara officials. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 4.50PM He has a word of advice for ex-Umno vice-president Isa Samad - stay out of the Bagan Pinang polls.

I cannot help but be amazed at the economic miracle that has silently taken place in that vast and troubled land over the past 30 years.

Glamorous frontwoman Fergie left her sexy outfits behind and went on stage in a T-shirt. [VIDEO INSIDE]

But the World Health Organisation says production capacity of vaccines will not meet the required number of shots worldwide.

The deaths at detention centres is a reflection of the poor and deplorable health and sanitary conditions, allege several human rights groups.

'It is strange that the prime minister agrees to launch a party which is not a member of the ruling BN. The speed with which the party was registered speaks for itself.'

The G20 has been promoted over the Group of Eight rich countries to become the world's top economic forum.

free 'Be sure to include factors like the cost of corruption and cost of brain drain in the study.'

free 'Our prayers go to Mrs Teoh and her family. Hope she has the will and courage to get through life for the sake of the late Teoh's baby.'