Archive - 26 February 2010

A Thai court on Friday seized US$1.4 billion worth of assets belonging to former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's family.

Deputy Finance Minister senator Dr Awang Adek Hussein has been appointed chairperson of the Disbursement Committee for the RM20 million Kelantan Compassionate Fund.

The BN direct membership proposal has received a lukewarm reception among some component party members of the ruling coalition.

While MCA is supportive, it will nevertheless gauge the grassroot sentiments before making its stand.

The inclusion of the issue of illegal immigrants in the NKRA for Sabah and Sarawak underlined the seriousness of the federal government in addressing the problem, says Dompok.

The Indonesian fans started singing their own national anthem (Indonesia Raya) when Negaraku was being played during a match on Monday.

Are Chinese nationals always targetted by the authorities?

MB Mohamad Hasan said he plans to make changes soon to the state exco portfolios, introducing new ones and removing some existing ones.

Copies of the new political satire cartoon book by Zunar were confiscated in Penang last week.

The NRD insistence that MyKad is issued only to those eligible draws fire as the party shows how inept the department has been.

 

Though at odds with the Umno-led federal government over Kelantan's right to oil royalties, the Gua Musang MP said he is still loyal to Umno.

A faction within the new 'BN-friendly' party is pressuring the government to do more for the Indian community.

Aung San Suu Kyi's appeal against her extended house arrest has been rejected and she will remain under detention ahead of elections promised by the junta this year.

The Cabinet Committee on Youth Development which will play an important role in coordinating and updating the delivery system for youth development programmes.

Contrary to generally held perceptions, PAS sec-gen Mustafa Ali says that women and non-Muslims do have clout in the party.

Anwar says PM Najib's declaration that the economy has recovered is 'not only premature but irresponsible'.

Rumours were rife that Media Prima was about to stitch a deal with timber tycoon-cum-media baron Tiong Hiew King to buy the ailing newspaper.

The probe should have been done in their presence because of the intimidating nature of prisons, they contend.

COMMENT There appeared to be two types of judges in this country - those who know the law and those who know the government.

New Village residents come together to pay the legal fees of four environmentalist activists.

free 'It was 'closed doors' because you know what Umno is trying to sell but the Americans ain't buying. Well, John Kerry is still going to be on Umno's back. And so are we, the 'rakyat'.'

free 'Every political leader has to be shrewd especially in a country where there are no principled politics.'