Archive - 3 December 2009

Proceedings in the Dewan Rakyat were in uproar when Karpal Singh angered Tourism Minister Dr Ng Yen Yen by questioning her citizenship.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, fresh from a working trip abroad, has pledged to commit himself to making further economic reforms to strengthen Malaysia's investment appeal.

He also said that the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will help the government tackle any drop in tax revenue in line with depleting oil reserves.

Perak PKR challenges the MB to act against Umno members allegedly 'stealing' land allocations for the poor.

Former flight attendant Yim Pek Ha's 18-year jail term for inflicting horrific wounds on her Indonesian maid was cut by six years.

Mohd Farik and Mohammad Nazir were among 250 detainees at the controversial Guantanamo Bay detention camp.

The PJ Sessions Court has fixed Feb 13 next year for the trial of a police constable charged with causing grievous hurt to A Kugan.

There is no plan for a third stimulus package as the government has not decided yet on the matter, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nor Mohamed Yakcop said today.

Oppostion will press the case on the MACC as well as it is allegedly dragging its feet over the issue.

The Perak state government blacklists the builder of the Kuala Dipang suspension bridge from state contracts.

Several parliamentarians today continued to criticise the actions of stepping on a poster depicting three Perak BN-friendly independent reps.

This is the first time that a Malaysian prime minister will be visiting the southern border provinces of Thailand.

The takings are used for sports, welfare, social, culture and health programmes, says Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

The blanket covering the nightmare of the BTN courses has finally been whipped off, providing the opportunity for the individual to grow on his or her own.

The controversial issue once again raised the temperature to melting point when MPs were engaged in a heated argument.

A man pleaded guilty at a Magistrate's Court two days ago, to defacing a picture of the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, at the Perak Royal Golf Club in Ipoh.

MACC advisory panel member Robert Phang had reportedly said that the commission had classified the case under "NFA" (no further action).

The Philippine army on Thursday sent hundreds of extra troops to contain a powerful Muslim clan whose members have been indicted for the political massacre of 57 people.

Fed-up planters want to bring in workers from non-traditional sources like China, Burma, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

It will question PKR Youth chief Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin over allegations of bribery involving Najib's younger brother Nazim in 'silencing' private eye Bala...

‘We had a code of civility before, (but) some things that are being said today in the name of democracy go far beyond common decency,' says the regent.

UPDATED 4.10PM PKR's attempt to get behind the Bukit Antarabangsa tragedy and PAS on the oil royalty issue scuppered.

Squabbles over leadership position and control over party accounts appear to be the early signs of a possible break-up of the party.

The MIC boss says the time has come for Najib to intervene to ensure that Indian students are allowed to take the two additional subjects.

About 11,000 Burmese refugees in Malaysia including Chin, Mon, Shan and Kachin were recognized by the UNHCR in 2009, making resettlement possible.

EXCLUSIVE 'Perhaps (because) I am not a Malay'. The 85-year-old former communist leader explains. [VIDEO INSIDE]

About 11,000 Burmese refugees in Malaysia including Chin, Mon, Shan and Kachin were recognized by the United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in 2009, making them eligible for resettlement in third countries.

A Legoland theme park will open in Johor in 2012 at a cost of RM700 million, one year earlier than scheduled.

Transport Minister Ong Tee Keat was not in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday because he was on medical leave.

One the eve of the Copenhagen climate conference, Global Footprint Network is releasing data today that reveals a growing gap between human demand on ecological services and the rate at which nature can supply those services.

The major headline today is news of MCA's postponement of its scheduled AGM, and the setting up of a committee to mull over the possibility of fresh polls.

NEWS ANALYSIS Pakatan Rakyat, which has 37 marginal seats won by less than 5% majority, is in a more precarious position than Barisan Nasional.

UPDATED 3PM A group of 15 activists handed a memo to Bukit Aman police, urging them to take action against top politicians involved in corruption.

UPDATED 12.45PM Penang opposition leader Azhar has allegedly shown his butt to a PKR state assemblyperson.

He denied the allegation that the federal government is following the footsteps of the British colonialists.

UPDATED 4.55PM Federal Court will announce its decision soon on Anwar's challenge against his dismissal as DPM 11 years ago. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The threat posed by Al-Qaeda remains strong, experts say, because as well as planning attacks, Osama bin Laden's organisation is inspiring others.

They are painting a frightening picture of all-round price hikes for foodstuff if the subsidy ends abruptly, a gradual pace is the preferred choice.

President Barack Obama's administration said that a July 2011 target date to begin withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan was not set in stone, while stepping up warnings over corruption.

free 'We must never again take for granted that the political parties are looking out for our interests. It is we who must take care of our own interests by voting responsible and transparent governments into power.'

free 'The 'great shame' in this case should be on the Malaysian government for its refusal to honour Fatine's freedom of choice.'

Five British yachtsmen seized by Iran after apparently straying into the country's territorial waters were released on Wednesday and arrived in Dubai, saying they were treated well while in custody.

President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday welcomed a US decision to send 30,000 extra troops to Afghanistan and set a timeline to bring forces home, as the Taliban militia vowed to escalate their eight-year war.

New EU foreign policy supremo Catherine Ashton endured a grilling from the European parliament on Wednesday, declaring herself the right person for the job, though admitting she was surprised to get it.

A militant Islamist group claimed responsibility Wednesday for last weekend's deadly Russian train bombing, as investigators said the well-planned attack resembled tactics used by Chechen rebels.