Archive - 7 November 2009

Chua to head 'greater unity plan' task force

Chua to head 'greater unity plan' task force

MCA president Ong Tee Keat has directed the immediate setting up of the MCA Greater Unity Plan (GUP) taskforce to come up with an action plan to execute swift plans on three main thrusts.
PM to make major announcement on Sabah's power woes

PM to make major announcement on Sabah's power woes

Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to make an important announcement to address the ongoing water and electricity supply woes in Sabah soon.
Hadi likens PAS to a football team

Hadi likens PAS to a football team

hadi awang 010807 We are not kampung football players. We are professionals who should be grateful for constructive criticisms, says an upbeat Hadi
Hadi to stay on as PAS president

Hadi to stay on as PAS president

Abdul Hadi Awang said today he would not step down as PAS president though there were calls for him to do so.
Delegates question Nik Aziz's authority

Delegates question Nik Aziz's authority

PAS delegates put Nik Aziz Nik Mat, the party’s most influential figure over the past three decades, under the microscope today.
Hisham wants Najib to resolve MCA crisis

Hisham wants Najib to resolve MCA crisis

The time has come for MCA to ask BN chief Najib Razak to step in to resolve the crisis the party is facing, said Umno VP Hishammuddin Hussein.
Tee Keat peeved over 'kickback' poser

Tee Keat peeved over 'kickback' poser

PAC REPORT The transport minister was asked if he received kickbacks from contractor Kuala Dimensi. He suggested that it was illogical.
Ex-mufti welcome to speak in Johor: MB

Ex-mufti welcome to speak in Johor: MB

Former Perlis mufti Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin can hold religious talks in Johor, anytime and anywhere.
Hill slope development to resume in S'gor in 2010

Hill slope development to resume in S'gor in 2010

Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim says additional conditions would be imposed and approval will be given on a case-by-case basis
'Wang ehsan' will not go to K'tan gov't

'Wang ehsan' will not go to K'tan gov't

UPDATED 7.50PM The compassionate payment to Kelantan will be channelled through the Federal Development Department.
US grieves after Muslim doctor kills 13 on army base

US grieves after Muslim doctor kills 13 on army base

Shocked Americans struggled to understand why a Muslim army doctor unleashed a massacre at a US military base, killing 13.
Aziz Bari in 'hot seat' at PAS seminar

Aziz Bari in 'hot seat' at PAS seminar

NONE Outspoken political analyst Abdul Aziz Bari has been put on the hot seat by PAS members at the 'Strengthening the Party' seminar for his stinging criticisms of the Islamic party.
A Malaysia without Malaysiakini...

A Malaysia without Malaysiakini...

The early years were a time of relentless trials but then something happened .. .

Study: Secrecy shrouds political parties' cash

Study: Secrecy shrouds political parties' cash

Transparency International-Malaysia is facing serious stumbling blocks in obtaining information for its ground-breaking study on political financing.
PAS leader says it again: We're all for Pakatan

PAS leader says it again: We're all for Pakatan

He dispelled a possible alliance between the Islamic party and arch-rival Umno, but wants the party’s religious credentials kept intact. [VIDEO INSIDE]
MCA AGM on Dec 5 - one week after 2nd EGM

MCA AGM on Dec 5 - one week after 2nd EGM

Party boss Ong Tee Keat throws a spanner in the works for the rebel faction led by vice-president Liow Tiong Lai by setting the annual general meeting on Dec 5.
Abuse of constituency funds: Lax system to blame

Abuse of constituency funds: Lax system to blame

teresa kok Elected reps being hauled for mismanagement of funds can be attributed to the lack of a proper monitoring system, says DAP's Teresa Kok.
Rebel division chiefs want autonomy for Sabah PKR

Rebel division chiefs want autonomy for Sabah PKR

Sixteen of 25 divisions tell PKR director of strategy Tian Chua to cut loose the Sabah chapter from central control.
'MCA leader must seek new mandate'

'MCA leader must seek new mandate'

free 'The EGM is the way to go. Ong Tee Kiat will have to seek a new mandate. No fudging will change that. Ask the delegates again.'
Sodomy II trial: 'A second death for justice'

Sodomy II trial: 'A second death for justice'

your say free 'The prosecution's behaviour shows that they have no real case against Anwar but must depend on ambush tactics, dubious DNA evidence and...'.
No beer in 17 7-Elevens in Shah Alam

No beer in 17 7-Elevens in Shah Alam

Shah Alam Mayor Mazalan Md Noor said the 17 stores were located in Section 1 to 24.