Archive - 8 October 2009

DPM: Allegations against 1Malaysia concept baseless

DPM: Allegations against 1Malaysia concept baseless

Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said today there were quarters which went to the extent of hurling allegations at the good intention of the government and its leader Najib Abdul Razak when the 1Malaysia concept was introduced.
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No H1N1 deaths but dengue on the rise

No H1N1 deaths but dengue on the rise

No influenza A (H1N1) deaths have been reported for three weeks running, Director-General of Health Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said.
16y ago
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PKFZ: Port Authority sues its former GM

PKFZ: Port Authority sues its former GM

The suit is over Phang's alleged breach of fiduciary, contractual and common law duties to the port authority during her tenure.
16y ago
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AirAsia to fly to Paris

AirAsia to fly to Paris

Budget carrier AirAsia today confirmed it will soon start a service to Paris after winning the necessary landing rights.
16y ago
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PM failing to win back voters

PM failing to win back voters

Prime Minister Najib Razak heads into his party's annual meeting next week promising reforms to stem corruption in a bid to reignite the waning appeal of a government that has ruled for 52 years.
16y ago
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IPF: Little progress in party's unity moves

IPF: Little progress in party's unity moves

Negotiations and talks of unity throw up cracks in the fractured Indian Progressive Front.
16y ago
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Cash & sex: M'sians reject tainted leaders

Cash & sex: M'sians reject tainted leaders

An overwhelming number of Malaysians who took part in a survey have rejected leaders tainted with money politics and sex scandals.
16y ago
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Health ministry bans dried plums, prunes

Health ministry bans dried plums, prunes

The government today banned 18 brands of dried fruits imported from China, Taiwan and several other Asian countries that contained lead above permitted levels.
16y ago
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ROS: Pakatan can register as a single party

ROS: Pakatan can register as a single party

The opposition parties are eligible to register as a coalition as the requirement of having at least seven component parties does not apply to them.
16y ago
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BN's Islamic push in Bagan Pinang is final thrust

BN's Islamic push in Bagan Pinang is final thrust

BN campaign billboards showing a caring PM Najib visiting an invalid Nik Aziz in hospital...in 2004 hopes to portray the Islamic side of the coalition.
16y ago
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Lim: Where's the RM25 mil for heritage conservation?

Lim: Where's the RM25 mil for heritage conservation?

The Penang government today repeated its call to the federal government to expedite an allocation of RM25 million for heritage conservation activities in the state.
16y ago
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MACC set to complete Buah Pala probe

MACC set to complete Buah Pala probe

The investigation report as to whether there was misappropriation or abuse of power in the sale of the Kampung Buah Pala land is expected to be ready this month.
16y ago
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Azmin: I will leave when the time is right

Azmin: I will leave when the time is right

PKR vice-president Azmin Ali says he will be more than happy to relinquish his position as party leader in Sabah at the appropriate time.
16y ago
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UM debate: 6 hauled up for inviting 'outsiders' as judges

UM debate: 6 hauled up for inviting 'outsiders' as judges

UM may have leapfrogged into the top 200 of the world university rankings, but for six of its Chinese students it was no cause for joy
16y ago
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Plot thickens, Nijhar says MIED part of MIC

Plot thickens, Nijhar says MIED part of MIC

The plot thickens as ex-MIC VP Nijhar stirs the pot further, maintaining that the educational body is an integral part of party.
16y ago
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Shoplot Tamil school gets land for own building

Shoplot Tamil school gets land for own building

lukut sungai salak tamil school UPDATED 8.20PM The by-election has come at the right time for the Lukut Tamil school which has been operating in a shoplot.
16y ago
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'Technical matter' hocus-pocus won't fool voters

'Technical matter' hocus-pocus won't fool voters

16y ago
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Why would a Chinese or Indian vote for PAS?

Why would a Chinese or Indian vote for PAS?

16y ago
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PM's 'technical offence' claim preposterous

PM's 'technical offence' claim preposterous

16y ago
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Sex workers: Cops have got their priorities wrong

Sex workers: Cops have got their priorities wrong

16y ago
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'The Star is Ong Tee Keat's political mouthpiece'

'The Star is Ong Tee Keat's political mouthpiece'

16y ago
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MCA: 'Third force' wants to be kingmaker

MCA: 'Third force' wants to be kingmaker

A simple but ingenious plan by the ‘3rd force' may just be able to tip the balance and change the outcome of the EGM.
16y ago
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Survey: Najib's popularity has dropped

Survey: Najib's popularity has dropped

UPDATED 6.05PM Najib who has stressed on the importance for political leaders to be popular is now seeing his own appeal fading.
16y ago
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Negri MB sees gradual rise in support

Negri MB sees gradual rise in support

The support for BN rises modestly among decided voters in Bagan Pinang, said Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Mohamad Hasan.
16y ago
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Embattled Ong presents his report card

Embattled Ong presents his report card

NONE His unveiling of the '1MCA 1Team' report today may just be an attempt to counter Chua Soi Lek's 3R Manifesto.
16y ago
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PAS hopes for upset, BN set for status quo

PAS hopes for upset, BN set for status quo

PAS puts up a brave front in the face of an united BN onslaught complete with goodies distributed all round.
16y ago
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ISA: No repeal, gov't to study laws of 18 nations

ISA: No repeal, gov't to study laws of 18 nations

The government is carrying out a comparative study of preventive laws in 18 countries including the US.

16y ago
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Sabah PKR division chiefs want Azmin out

Sabah PKR division chiefs want Azmin out

Trouble is brewing in Sabah PKR where a group of division chiefs have expressed no confidence in the leadership of the party's state chief.
16y ago
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Sabah's power shortage to end by January

Sabah's power shortage to end by January

The problem of Sabah's electricity supply shortage will be overcome when the Powertron 2 electricity generation project becomes operational from January next year.
16y ago
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PAS workers slashed, Umno blamed

PAS workers slashed, Umno blamed

Several PAS workers were attacked over the past 24 hours with one left bleeding from slash wounds to his head.
16y ago
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DAP unveils 'rakyat first budget'

DAP unveils 'rakyat first budget'

The party says it is shrinking the discriminatory cloth from which it alleges federal budgets are cut from and putting money where it really counts.
16y ago
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Army, police cast postal votes

Army, police cast postal votes

UPDATED 3.03PM Postal voting began in the Bagan Pinang state by-election today at two centres here for the soldiers and police officers.
16y ago
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Group: EC reforms easier with people pressure

Group: EC reforms easier with people pressure

Without concerted public pressure, the Election Commision is unlikely to reform, says election watchdog Mafrel.
16y ago
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Soldiers urged to drown PAS for swimming pool

Soldiers urged to drown PAS for swimming pool

UPDATED 3.35PM PAS Youth claims that the defence minister and MB campaigned in an army camp offering a swimming pool and futsal court for votes. [VIDEO INSIDE]
16y ago
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McDonald's operator faces arrest

McDonald's operator faces arrest

The local operators have been operating a food establishment in Penang without a licence for more than 12 years.
16y ago
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Chinese writer embraces Dalai Lama, seeks dialogue

Chinese writer embraces Dalai Lama, seeks dialogue

A Chinese intellectual took the rare step of publicly embracing the Dalai Lama, deriding Beijing for vilifying the spiritual leader.
16y ago
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Navy's biggest landing craft catches fire

Navy's biggest landing craft catches fire

The KD Seri Inderapura, The Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) biggest landing craft, caught fire while berthed at the RMN base jetty in Lumut today.
16y ago
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Beyonce, PAS, and biopower

Beyonce, PAS, and biopower

sim kwang yang comments The controversy over the US entertainer's concert in Malaysia is a miniature reflection of a global fight between two discourses
16y ago
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Invasion threat: Security beefed up at border

Invasion threat: Security beefed up at border

The police have beefed up security at all main entry points from Kalimantan Barat to Sarawak following a threat by an Indonesian extremist group to invade Malaysia today.
16y ago
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Headlines online: Oct 8, 2009

Headlines online: Oct 8, 2009

Malaysia continues to give aid to Indonesia dominate headlines in major newspapers today.
16y ago
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No decision yet to sell highways

No decision yet to sell highways

PM Najib said he has not seen the proposal by a private entity to acquire all 22 highway concessionaire companies for RM50 billion.
16y ago
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The bigger war of Bagan Pinang

The bigger war of Bagan Pinang

COMMENT A win for Isa in the polls may trigger an eruption of what's simmering below in Negri's political scene.

16y ago
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PM: Victory more important than majority

PM: Victory more important than majority

Winning in the Bagan Pinang state by-election is more important to the Barisan Nasional than the size of the majority obtained, says Najib.
16y ago
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Pacific islanders flee as quakes prompt tsunami alert

Pacific islanders flee as quakes prompt tsunami alert

Authorities on remote islands evacuated thousands of people from coastal areas, sounding sirens and emptying schools and offices.
16y ago
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From Paris to Bagan Pinang, Altantuya story retold

From Paris to Bagan Pinang, Altantuya story retold

PM Najib's fleeting visit to France has quickly revived speculation on the Altantuya murder, again.
16y ago
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Isa's suspension: No restrictions by KDN

Isa's suspension: No restrictions by KDN

The Home Ministry has denied issuing a directive to the local media to stop them from reporting on Isa Samad's suspension from Umno.
16y ago
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DPM: Don't blame everything on BN

DPM: Don't blame everything on BN

Muhyiddin said the opposition had twisted the facts to confuse the people and at the same time placed all blame on the BN government.
16y ago
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Anwar's bridging ability

Anwar's bridging ability

anwar ibrahim 060207 COMMENT In lectures and columns, Anwar's views on world historical issues begin to resonate and stir debate.
16y ago
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Cervical cancer vaccination: Parents given choice

Cervical cancer vaccination: Parents given choice

Parents will be given a choice to allow their daughters to be given anti-cervical cancer vaccination that will begin next year for secondary schools girls aged 13.
16y ago
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Corruption will sink us all

Corruption will sink us all

COMMENT Malaysia needs a new clarion call to fight corruption without fear or favour.
16y ago
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Makkal Sakthi: 'How blind are you, Thanenthiran?'

Makkal Sakthi: 'How blind are you, Thanenthiran?'

your say free 'You are assisting and colluding with Umno to further split the community. MIC is split, PPP is split, IPF is split...'
16y ago
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Debate dare: 'Muhyiddin will chicken out'

Debate dare: 'Muhyiddin will chicken out'

free 'Muhyiddin Yassin epitomises the pure and irresponsible Malay leader... I'm sure that he will chicken out as he does not have the skill and knowledge to challenge Anwar'.
16y ago
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