Archive - 21 February 2010

500 families on nine plantations 'disappointed' in Penang govt

500 families on nine plantations 'disappointed' in Penang govt

About 500 families living on five plantations in the Nibong Tebal parliamentary district in Penang are disappointed with the Penang government for allegedly failing to look after their interests.

Noh dismisses claim that Selangor Umno is split

Noh dismisses claim that Selangor Umno is split

Selangor Umno liaison committee deputy chairperson Noh Omar has dismissed a claim that the state Umno was split, with one faction led by him, and the other by former menteri besar Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo.

Kelantan's economy in bad shape, says Awang Adek

Kelantan's economy in bad shape, says Awang Adek

Just being able to collect RM34 million in taxes annually clearly shows that the Kelantan economy is in bad shape, said Deputy Finance Minister Awang Adek Hussin.

Anwar spells out hallmarks of a Pakatan leader

Anwar spells out hallmarks of a Pakatan leader

A Pakatan leader should not ask for contracts for their family or friends, nor take land that does not belong to them, says Anwar.
Opposition's ploy affects investments - Ahmad Husni

Opposition's ploy affects investments - Ahmad Husni

The opposition is garnering the support of the international community towards its cause by creating a bad perception of the country, said Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah.

Oil royalty: Mustapa upset over 'traitor' accusations

Oil royalty: Mustapa upset over 'traitor' accusations

NONE If he were a traitor as claimed by his detractors, Kelantan Umno chief Mustapa Mohamed said he would not have approved millions of ringgit for projects in Kelantan since being a cabinet minister in 1996.

We want immediate SPDP-PRS merger, says SPDP group

We want immediate SPDP-PRS merger, says SPDP group

A group of Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) leaders want an immediate merger with Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) to consolidate rural-based constituencies in the state.
Lim ticks off 'PM for all races' for playing racial card

Lim ticks off 'PM for all races' for playing racial card

If Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak touts himself to be the PM for all races, he should stop playing the racial and religious card in Pakatan Rakyat-led states, said DAP leader and Ipoh Timor MP Lim Kit Siang.

This includes the current efforts to erode support for Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng by stoking racial and religious sentiments against the latter’s administration, said Kit Siang.
Umno will make unity a heritage for all Malaysians

Umno will make unity a heritage for all Malaysians

"Umno has never marginalised the poor who needed help. Poverty is not exclusive to any party," said Perlis Umno liaison chairman Dr Md Isa Sabu.

The Perlis Menteri Besar also said Umno would become the people's champion by helping the needy irrespective of race and political affiliation.

'Pakatan will prevail - with or without me'

'Pakatan will prevail - with or without me'

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim fired a stern warning to his detractors that the people would vote BN out of Putrajaya in the next polls, whether he is in jail or not.
Israel rejects recognition of Palestinian state

Israel rejects recognition of Palestinian state

Israel on Sunday rejected the idea of foreign countries recognising a Palestinian state without a negotiated peace agreement, after France's foreign minister hinted at such a scenario.

Feb 24 demo is on, says Felda NGO

Feb 24 demo is on, says Felda NGO

The children of Felda’s original settlers want to bring their grievances to the forefront of national consciousness.
No shortage of doctors: MMA

No shortage of doctors: MMA

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) said it believes there is no real shortage of doctors, just a "misdistribution of resources" that plagues the country’s health sector, said a Bernama report.
                                                
Citing MMA president Dr David KL Quek's 'President’s Column' in the association's latest bulletin, Bernama reported Dr Quek as saying that logistical problems resulting from the reluctance of doctors to be relocated to a more rural or remote location despite improved perks has remained a challenge for the Ministry of Health.
Hope drives Sabah PKR's anti-poverty arm

Hope drives Sabah PKR's anti-poverty arm

Sabah PKR has set up a charity arm as part of the party’s efforts to tackle the grinding poverty in the state, the highest in Malaysia at 26 per cent
Downpour dampens Najib's CNY visit

Downpour dampens Najib's CNY visit

NONE It rained cats and dogs, wreaking havoc on the  plans carefully laid for the PM and his entourage.
Penang Hill bids farewell to Victorian railway

Penang Hill bids farewell to Victorian railway

After years of breakdowns and stranded tourists, Penang bid farewell to its rickety Victorian funicular railway today. [VIDEO INSIDE]
32 dead as rainstorms hit Portuguese island

32 dead as rainstorms hit Portuguese island

Violent rainstorms have killed at least 32 people on the Portuguese Atlantic island of Madeira, a senior official said, as Lisbon rushed relief supplies to the stricken territory.
Thailand braces for explosive Thaksin verdict

Thailand braces for explosive Thaksin verdict

Thailand has stepped up security and is braced for fresh turmoil this week as the country's top court decides the fate of fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's 2.2-billion-dollar (RM7.48 bill) fortune.
France-Rwanda ties: 'genocidaires' feel the heat

France-Rwanda ties: 'genocidaires' feel the heat

One day before President Nicolas Sarkozy announced plans for a momentous visit to Rwanda, police turned up at a hospital in sleepy southwestern France and arrested a Rwandan doctor for genocide
Rising conservatism cast doubts on nation's future: analysts

Rising conservatism cast doubts on nation's future: analysts

New deal for Felda under Pakatan

New deal for Felda under Pakatan

Second and third generation scions of pioneer settlers will be empowered to give real meaning to the scheme’s original goals.
Festivities bring M'sians together, politicians divide them

Festivities bring M'sians together, politicians divide them

free 'If they are truly sincere, they should have one event and have all Selangor parliamentary and state assembly members present. Put aside the political differences and reach out to the people genuinely.'
Rosmah: 'When Najib gets angry...'

Rosmah: 'When Najib gets angry...'

your say free 'Rosmah's statements (about Najib) hardly paint a flattering picture for someone who is trying very hard to portray himself as a caring and sensitive PM of the people.'
Plead for shelter for quake's homeless

Plead for shelter for quake's homeless

Haitian President Rene Preval on Saturday pleaded for the world to urgently help provide shelter for some 1.2 million people left homeless by last month's devastating earthquake.
Ukraine PM drops challenge to election defeat

Ukraine PM drops challenge to election defeat

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko on Saturday dropped her legal challenge to her rival's presidential election victory, saying she had lost faith in the country's courts.